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BlackAdder York

Charter Member

Join date: 22 May 2003

Posts: 283

09-23-2003 13:18

Bel's solutions would be a reasonable compromise. But my ideal would be to have all of this explained, and options presented, during the client installation routine. Even with Bel's scheme, I still want an option in Preferences to turn the Abuse system off completely for myself (though I'll concede that default to on is needed for newbies).

My bottom line is that I don't ever want to see any sort of griefing alert, not ever. It simply interferes too much with the illusion of reality for my taste. And I would never use Mute or Abuse Report under any circumstance, not ever.

So, do what you must Cory, but please give us an off switch.

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Ama Omega

Lost Wanderer

Join date: 11 Dec 2002

Posts: 1,770

09-23-2003 13:21

I very much like and agree with Bel's ideas and thoughts.

Sinatra Cartier

From Beta to Zeta!

Join date: 8 Jan 2003

Posts: 533

Off switch for the pop up..

09-23-2003 13:23

Yes!

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Cory Linden

Linden Lab Employee

Join date: 19 Nov 2002

Posts: 173

09-23-2003 21:10

Bel,
Good points. It does have a threshold which I'll bump up for the next pile on and I think that changing the actual text is an excellent idea.

Regarding the various documentation comments: we are currently working on a revised set which should be much better as well as more accurate.

Thanks to everyone for helping us test this!
Cory

Darwin Appleby

I Was Beaten With Satan

Join date: 14 Mar 2003

Posts: 2,779

09-23-2003 21:15

I love the new camera springs, very nice. The terrain is quite uber, as are the clouds, but I'm curious if the clouds change, or if it's static like the 1.0 ones?

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Jake Cellardoor

CHM builder

Join date: 27 Mar 2003

Posts: 528

09-24-2003 01:21

From: someone

Originally posted by Cory Linden
Regarding the various documentation comments: we are currently working on a revised set which should be much better as well as more accurate.

Oooh. Better documentation. (Speaking as another technical writer.

)

Regarding the suggestion of a table of keyboard shortcuts, I'd recommend adding it as a selection from the Help menu. That'll be easier to find than the PDF manual.

Bel Muse

Registered User

Join date: 13 Dec 2002

Posts: 388

09-24-2003 11:11

Thanks, Cory, for listening to us

Eggy Lippmann

Wiktator

Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 7,939

09-24-2003 11:25

IMHO the best feature in this game is the way the dev team listens to our needs. Thank you Cory (and all other Lindens of course).

Catherine Omega

Geometry Ninja

Join date: 10 Jan 2003

Posts: 2,053

09-24-2003 12:29

Yeah, I agree with what Bel said. (Imagine that!)

However, the point about newbies easily missing text because they haven't figured out the chat history window can be easily resolved by adding a button to the left of the text entry field.

Also, we SHOULD have an IM hotkey. The current mix of buttons and keyboard commands is good, but we need full representation on both sides.

BlackAdder York

Charter Member

Join date: 22 May 2003

Posts: 283

09-24-2003 14:26

From: someone

Originally posted by Darwin Appleby
I love the new camera springs, very nice. The terrain is quite uber, as are the clouds, but I'm curious if the clouds change, or if it's static like the 1.0 ones?

Yeah, the clouds looked kick-ass great. I flew upward and watched the sky long enough to see considerable movement; randomized I presume, and very life-like. ( sure hope that wasn't a bug

)

RE: springy camera. I found the effect a bit annoying at the default setting. I'm looking forward to playing around with it more in future tests.

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Lance LeFay

is a Thug

Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 1,488

09-25-2003 14:45

I loved 1.1... the particle effects were great! I have a few ideas for those =)
I hope I get back in time for the next test/release.

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1.1 Preivew (9/18/03) Notes
BlackAdder York Charter Member Join date: 22 May 2003 Posts: 283	09-23-2003 13:18 Bel's solutions would be a reasonable compromise. But my ideal would be to have all of this explained, and options presented, during the client installation routine. Even with Bel's scheme, I still want an option in Preferences to turn the Abuse system off completely for myself (though I'll concede that default to on is needed for newbies). My bottom line is that I don't ever want to see any sort of griefing alert, not ever. It simply interferes too much with the illusion of reality for my taste. And I would never use Mute or Abuse Report under any circumstance, not ever. So, do what you must Cory, but please give us an off switch. _____________________ Avatar Central (Aqua 140, 220) - Come in and Equip yourself. Everything under the sun, plus a few Freebies. The Black Adder...Lord High Executioner, and Harbinger of the Doomed Rat
Ama Omega Lost Wanderer Join date: 11 Dec 2002 Posts: 1,770	09-23-2003 13:21 I very much like and agree with Bel's ideas and thoughts.
Sinatra Cartier From Beta to Zeta! Join date: 8 Jan 2003 Posts: 533	Off switch for the pop up.. 09-23-2003 13:23 Yes! _____________________ ...and I think to myself, what a wonderful world. Sinatra's Spook House Ride: Noyo (100, 150, 25)
Cory Linden Linden Lab Employee Join date: 19 Nov 2002 Posts: 173	09-23-2003 21:10 Bel, Good points. It does have a threshold which I'll bump up for the next pile on and I think that changing the actual text is an excellent idea. Regarding the various documentation comments: we are currently working on a revised set which should be much better as well as more accurate. Thanks to everyone for helping us test this! Cory
Darwin Appleby I Was Beaten With Satan Join date: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 2,779	09-23-2003 21:15 I love the new camera springs, very nice. The terrain is quite uber, as are the clouds, but I'm curious if the clouds change, or if it's static like the 1.0 ones? _____________________ Touche.
Jake Cellardoor CHM builder Join date: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 528	09-24-2003 01:21 From: someone Originally posted by Cory Linden Regarding the various documentation comments: we are currently working on a revised set which should be much better as well as more accurate. Oooh. Better documentation. (Speaking as another technical writer.) Regarding the suggestion of a table of keyboard shortcuts, I'd recommend adding it as a selection from the Help menu. That'll be easier to find than the PDF manual.
Bel Muse Registered User Join date: 13 Dec 2002 Posts: 388	09-24-2003 11:11 Thanks, Cory, for listening to us
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	09-24-2003 11:25 IMHO the best feature in this game is the way the dev team listens to our needs. Thank you Cory (and all other Lindens of course).
Catherine Omega Geometry Ninja Join date: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 2,053	09-24-2003 12:29 Yeah, I agree with what Bel said. (Imagine that!) However, the point about newbies easily missing text because they haven't figured out the chat history window can be easily resolved by adding a button to the left of the text entry field. Also, we SHOULD have an IM hotkey. The current mix of buttons and keyboard commands is good, but we need full representation on both sides.
BlackAdder York Charter Member Join date: 22 May 2003 Posts: 283	09-24-2003 14:26 From: someone Originally posted by Darwin Appleby I love the new camera springs, very nice. The terrain is quite uber, as are the clouds, but I'm curious if the clouds change, or if it's static like the 1.0 ones? Yeah, the clouds looked kick-ass great. I flew upward and watched the sky long enough to see considerable movement; randomized I presume, and very life-like. ( sure hope that wasn't a bug ) RE: springy camera. I found the effect a bit annoying at the default setting. I'm looking forward to playing around with it more in future tests. _____________________ Avatar Central (Aqua 140, 220) - Come in and Equip yourself. Everything under the sun, plus a few Freebies. The Black Adder...Lord High Executioner, and Harbinger of the Doomed Rat
Lance LeFay is a Thug Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 1,488	09-25-2003 14:45 I loved 1.1... the particle effects were great! I have a few ideas for those =) I hope I get back in time for the next test/release. _____________________ "Hoochie Hair is high on my list" - Andrew Linden "Adorable is 'they pay me to say you are cute'" -Barnesworth Anubis

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