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How come...
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:54 pm
by PrincessZelda
...no one ever uses the chat on here?
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:51 am
by uc pseudonym
...because no one ever uses the chat here.
Catch 22. I really don't know what can be done about it.
One reason is that some people are for some reason intimidated by its MUD style. Beyond that, I am not sure why (though cbwing0 presents what is probably the true reason). I have made attempts to wait for other people, but never actually been online at the same time as anyone else.
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:56 am
by cbwing0
As long as you have AIM, MSN Messenger, YIM, or (now) Skype, the CAA chat program is superfluous. There is usually a CAA chat room up on AIM in the evenings, and many people use the other programs. Skype is a voice chat program that may or may not catch on, although I hope that it will.
For more information on that, see the following thread:
http://www.christiananime.net/showthread.php?t=12054
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:10 pm
by Yojimbo
AIM is more accesible.
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:31 pm
by Jaltus-bot
I tried to use it once and asked someone else to go in as well. I couldn't see him and I don't think he could see me.
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:45 pm
by shooraijin
Well, if there's a general consensus that it's superfluous, I'll shut it down. I do have other things to do with that server.
I am rather disappointed that given the work that went into its testing and development, I received very little commentary on it from people here (let alone constructive suggestions for improvement that could be implemented other than 'it sucks').
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 6:04 am
by uc pseudonym
Well, it wouldn't be superfluous if it completely took the jump toward MUD and had monsters and exp. Of course, I realize that would be a huge workload on you and a rather poor use of a server, but I like the concept of a CAA rpg.
For the record, I have tried to use it or provide as much commentary as I can. But I'm fine with it the way it is.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:06 am
by kaji
CAA has its own chat room? Here? I had no idea.
I guess I don’t do much exploring…
*goes to look for chatroomthingy*
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:21 am
by uc pseudonym
If you wish to do less exploring:
1) Be on the home page (easily accessable by the "home" option in the top bar)
2) Click the "Chat" link in the Quick Links box
I'd join you in it, but this computer doesn't have the proper technology to run it and installing such would make the school administration unhappy.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:40 pm
by Godly Paladin
I had never seen it, so I got a name and all that. But I don't really know how to use it. Could someone give me a tutorial or something?
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:01 pm
by kaji
UC wrote: If you wish to do less exploring:
1) Be on the home page (easily accessable by the "home" option in the top bar)
2) Click the "Chat" link in the Quick Links box
I'd join you in it, but this computer doesn't have the proper technology to run it and installing such would make the school administration unhappy.
Thanks UC. It didn’t take me long to find it, but I couldn’t get on. Most likely because I am on my computer at work (as explained in the help section re:firewalls) and I do not think asking my system administrator to make the necessary changes so I can chat with friends, would go over well…
Oh-well.
Maybe some other time.
-kaji
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:05 pm
by Galant
I was just in there...cool! Reminds me of my days in primary school playing the L-Game.
Would love to meet people in ther. I think it's just a lack of awarenes. Perhaps you should arrange a CAA event to get people in there, and make them aware. Maybe then they'll return more regularly.
??
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:14 pm
by Mr. SmartyPants
there is a caa chat???
ohhhh found it, weird though
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:23 pm
by LightUpTheDark
I didn't know there was a chat on here either...
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 5:02 pm
by Godly Paladin
Alright. I was in the 'fireside room' and someone named Galant was there. I tried 'say', 'whisper', 'yell', 'emote', etc., but got no response. Was Galant ignoring me or is it possible that my comp isn't working this end right?
As to a CAA MUD like Achaea or something...that would be wonderful.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 5:07 pm
by Galant
That would've been me, but I don't recall seeing anyone, but then the layout was new to me and I might have missed it. Want to try again?
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 6:00 pm
by shooraijin
For XP and 2000 users, here's how to connect to the Chat via Telnet.
Anything in quotes, type it in, and press ENTER. Don't type the quotes.
Start > Run
"telnet"
You'll get a new window up. At the prompt,
"set crlf" (press ENTER)
"set localecho" (press ENTER)
(EDIT! For Windows 2000, type "set local_echo" (that's local-UNDERSCORE-echo))
Finally,
"open mud.floodgap.com 6785" (press ENTER)
Follow the prompts to create a character. Use whatever name you like.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:37 pm
by Jasdero
I have two reasons from being absent in it.
1) AIM/MSN is easier
2) The CAA chat room won't let me in.... I'm a liability.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:45 pm
by shooraijin
It won't let you in?
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:47 pm
by Jasdero
Jah, Jah, I'll go and copy the error message I get whenever I click on it.
Okay, here it is:
Your browser seems to have no Java support, or you turned it off. Please read the troubleshooting page.
And, I know that's not true. Java is supported, and on.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:50 pm
by shooraijin
Be more specific about the web browser, operating system ...
Also, I'm pushing people to try Telnet instead. It's faster and works on many systems.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:00 pm
by Jasdero
EAsy Info wrote:Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
System Memory - 511.0
Processor Speed - 2192.8
DirectX Version - 9.0c
Display Device - RADEON 9200 SERIES
Display Memory - 128.0
Display Driver - 5.2.3790.2
Sound Device - SoundMAX Digital Audio
Sound Driver - 5.12.01.3555
Internet Explorer - Version 6.00.2900.2180
Processor - Intel Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20GHz 2192.8
Memory -
System Total 511.0
Virtual Total 2047.9
Pagefile Total 1248.9
PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 3:20 pm
by Godly Paladin
Galant wrote:That would've been me, but I don't recall seeing anyone, but then the layout was new to me and I might have missed it. Want to try again?
Sure. If I see you there again, I'll be glad to talk to ya! (I can't really arrange a schedule because I never know if I'll be able to get online...)