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There are 23 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Re: Warmaster data file
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
2. Re: V,2.0
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
3. Army Builder V2.0
From: "Jason Pocino" <jpocino@buckeye-express.com>
4. Army Builder V2.0
From: "Jason Pocino" <jpocino@buckeye-express.com>
5. Re: Army Builder V2.0
From: Eric Landes <eric@landesfamily.com>
6. Re: Army Builder V2.0
From: "Alan D. Hoch" <alanh@adhenterprises.com>
7. Re: Warmaster data file
From: Mike Wood <balzemon@yahoo.com>
8. Re: V,2.0
From: "Matthius" <Mathius@ticnet.com>
9. Re: Army Builder V2.0
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
10. Re: V,2.0
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
11. That annoying red ! mark
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
12. v.2 datafiles
From: "Pete Burns" <PJB1025@aol.com>
13. Catachan Ork Hunters
From: doublenot7@aol.com
14. Oh no B-!
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
15. Re: Oh no B-!
From: doublenot7@aol.com
16. Re: Catachan Ork Hunters
From: "W.C. [Noel VH]" <noelvh@bigfoot.com>
17. Re: Catachan Ork Hunters
From: doublenot7@aol.com
18. RE: That annoying red ! mark
From: "Russell Sparkes" <rjs@inorbit.com>
19. Re: That annoying red ! mark
From: "Toller Madsen" <tmadsen@tbaytel.net>
20. RE: That annoying red ! mark
From: "Russell Sparkes" <rjs@inorbit.com>
21. RE: V,2.0
From: "Mathius" <Mathius@ticnet.com>
22. Re: Catachan Ork Hunters
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
23. Re: v.2 datafiles
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>


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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:40:28 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Re: Warmaster data file

One fine day in the middle of the night, hansolo@cybercomm.net got up to
write:

>Hello,
>
>I've had army builder for a while now, and its really a nice
>product...makes quick battles for WHFB a snap!
>
>Anyway, started getting into warmaster and downloaded the warmaster
>data file. It's nice and all, but a list can get quite large because
>you have to list each unit seperatly. I want to make it so you can
>increase the amount of units but I'm having trouble finding where it
>is to let me do that. I've opened used the tool to copy the datadef
>file to a text file and couldnt find it in there, and I've tried
>going into the construction kit as well. Once I can fix this so you
>can have more then one unit I'll go though and take care of all the
>math, I've played with the WHFB orcs a little so I know my way around.

The hard way: Augment every unit with a 'size:1-100' local attribute.
The easy way: Complain to whoever it is that writes the Warmaster files,
and ask them to change the unit sizes from '1:1' to '1'.

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:41:42 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Re: V,2.0

One fine day in the middle of the night, Dean <Dragon2012@excite.com>
got up to write:

>Hello,
>
>I was wondering if you could pre order the V 2.0,

Fraid not, sorry. Unless you find a store who're going to stock it and
pre-order from them, I suppose.

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 19:18:44 -0000
From: "Jason Pocino" <jpocino@buckeye-express.com>
Subject: Army Builder V2.0

I know that everyone is chomping at the bit for the new release of
Army Builder. I was just wondering if anyone had an adjusted
timeline for when it is going to be released.

Being a loyal AB user, I am anxious but I also want Rob to take his
time and create the quality product that we are all used to.

So, that being said, I don't care if it comes out in early August, or
early September, I would just like to know when it will come out.

- Jason



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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 19:17:59 -0000
From: "Jason Pocino" <jpocino@buckeye-express.com>
Subject: Army Builder V2.0

I know that everyone is chomping at the bit for the new release of
Army Builder. I was just wondering if anyone had an adjusted
timeline for when it is going to be released.

Being a loyal AB user, I am anxious but I also want Rob to take his
time and create the quality product that we are all used to.

So, that being said, I don't care if it comes out in early August, or
early September, I would just like to know when it will come out.

- Jason



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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 12:25:40 -0700
From: Eric Landes <eric@landesfamily.com>
Subject: Re: Army Builder V2.0

At 12:18 PM 8/2/2000, Jason Pocino wrote:
>I know that everyone is chomping at the bit for the new release of
>Army Builder. I was just wondering if anyone had an adjusted
>timeline for when it is going to be released.
>
>Being a loyal AB user, I am anxious but I also want Rob to take his
>time and create the quality product that we are all used to.
>
>So, that being said, I don't care if it comes out in early August, or
>early September, I would just like to know when it will come out.

It can't be much longer. The software itself is finished, and I believe
the boxes are done. I think the holdup at this point is the registration
mechanism. At least that's what I remember from the last frantic missive
from Rob.

E


Eric Landes
eric@landesfamily.com
http://www.landesfamily.com

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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 15:21:31 -0400
From: "Alan D. Hoch" <alanh@adhenterprises.com>
Subject: Re: Army Builder V2.0



> I know that everyone is chomping at the bit for the new release of
> Army Builder. I was just wondering if anyone had an adjusted
> timeline for when it is going to be released.
>
> Being a loyal AB user, I am anxious but I also want Rob to take his
> time and create the quality product that we are all used to.
>
> So, that being said, I don't care if it comes out in early August, or
> early September, I would just like to know when it will come out.

I too am more than willing to give Rob all the time he needs to get things
right. The only facet of this that does have me frustrated is that many if
not all updates to the army files themselves seem to be on hold until
version 2.0. Not that I can blame the authors, of course. I wish there was
some happy medium, but I'd rather wait and have it right than not and get a
bad product.

Alan Hoch




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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:33:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mike Wood <balzemon@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Warmaster data file

--- 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org> wrote:
> The easy way: Complain to whoever it is that writes the Warmaster
> files, and ask them to change the unit sizes from '1:1' to '1'.

This was considered by myself and by John Connell (whom I often
consult with if I need an opinion) and we decided that it isn't a
good idea for Warmaster. The reason for this is that in Warmaster
units have a fixed size and it only varies once the game has begun
(i.e. some stands from the unit die). Further, it would greatly
complicate adding magic items to units. Generally, most units only
require two lines on the print out so even a large army can usually
be printed on a front and back page.


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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 14:39:07 -0500
From: "Matthius" <Mathius@ticnet.com>
Subject: Re: V,2.0

I have a question about upgrading 1.4d.. I know that I'll get it free <yup I
shelled out the bucks for the nice CD... too many machines to install it
on... heh>... but would like to know if you have something inplace for us..
Will it just be a D/L to 1.4 but still use the CD as a "registration key"?

Just thought I'd get on the ball and find out about updating my system
<yes I'm in that group of... HURRY, but don't sacrifice quality for time
heh>

Thanks,

Matthius



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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:25:25 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Re: Army Builder V2.0

One fine day in the middle of the night, Jason Pocino <jpocino@buckeye-
express.com> got up to write:

>I know that everyone is chomping at the bit for the new release of
>Army Builder. I was just wondering if anyone had an adjusted
>timeline for when it is going to be released.
>
>Being a loyal AB user, I am anxious but I also want Rob to take his
>time and create the quality product that we are all used to.
>
>So, that being said, I don't care if it comes out in early August, or
>early September, I would just like to know when it will come out.

The beta test team has been using the final version of AB2 for the past
month or so, portent.net has even reviewed it. The problem is with the
registration servers - they have to be correct, stable, unhackable ,
secure, able to cope with heavy load, etc...

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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:23:50 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Re: V,2.0

One fine day in the middle of the night, Matthius <Mathius@ticnet.com>
got up to write:

>I have a question about upgrading 1.4d.. I know that I'll get it free <yup I
>shelled out the bucks for the nice CD... too many machines to install it
>on... heh>... but would like to know if you have something inplace for us..
>Will it just be a D/L to 1.4 but still use the CD as a "registration key"?

Yes. It'll work just as it does now.

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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 22:27:58 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: That annoying red ! mark

oh dear

I'm sure I asked this before, but I can't remember what the answer was.
Can anyone tell me what the mysterious red exclamation mark that
randomly appears on the validation screen does?

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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 22:11:03 -0000
From: "Pete Burns" <PJB1025@aol.com>
Subject: v.2 datafiles

Will the links be updated to show 2.0 datafiles on wolflair.com when
it is released, or will I have to go searching?



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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:13:01 EDT
From: doublenot7@aol.com
Subject: Catachan Ork Hunters

Will you be creating a data file to add these to the Catachans? The info is
available on the Armageddon site and it says they may be included in any
Deathworld army.



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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 23:13:55 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Oh no B-!

Incompetence strikes again

I did indeed mean to release new datafiles for Army Builder 1.4d when or
before AB2 was released. Unfortunately, like the incompetent fool I am,
I've just realised I overwrote them with the new files. Oops

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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:20:34 EDT
From: doublenot7@aol.com
Subject: Re: Oh no B-!

Very funny........LOL?....you ARE kidding right? .........right?

Darren


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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 18:23:42 -0400
From: "W.C. [Noel VH]" <noelvh@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: Catachan Ork Hunters

Ware did you see the new rule for them on the web site? I was looking
for the new rules for the ork firesweeper teams. can you help me?

Wes.

doublenot7@aol.com wrote:

> Will you be creating a data file to add these to the Catachans? The
> info is
> available on the Armageddon site and it says they may be included in
> any
> Deathworld army.
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Message: 17
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:37:22 EDT
From: doublenot7@aol.com
Subject: Re: Catachan Ork Hunters

<A HREF="http://www.armageddon3.com/English/Campaign/Troops/ork_hunter.html">
Armageddon Ork Hunters</A>

Darren


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Message: 18
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:01:23 +1000
From: "Russell Sparkes" <rjs@inorbit.com>
Subject: RE: That annoying red ! mark

Surely if you asked it before it would be in the egroups
archive :-)
I don't remember seeing the red exclamation mark you're
talking about, how can I make it appear on my end?

Russell.

-----Original Message-----
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills [mailto:demandred@skrill.org]
Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2000 7:28 AM
To: ab@support.wolflair.com
Subject: [AB] That annoying red ! mark


oh dear

I'm sure I asked this before, but I can't remember what the answer was.
Can anyone tell me what the mysterious red exclamation mark that
randomly appears on the validation screen does?



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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:24:50 -0400
From: "Toller Madsen" <tmadsen@tbaytel.net>
Subject: Re: That annoying red ! mark

I believe that's to let you know that your army list isn't a valid one

Toller Madsen
tmadsen@tbaytel.net
toller@hillcity-coimcs.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: Russell Sparkes
To: armybuilder@eGroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 7:01 PM
Subject: RE: [AB] That annoying red ! mark


Surely if you asked it before it would be in the egroups
archive :-)
I don't remember seeing the red exclamation mark you're
talking about, how can I make it appear on my end?

Russell.

-----Original Message-----
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills [mailto:demandred@skrill.org]
Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2000 7:28 AM
To: armybuilder@eGroups.com
Subject: [AB] That annoying red ! mark


oh dear

I'm sure I asked this before, but I can't remember what the answer was.
Can anyone tell me what the mysterious red exclamation mark that
randomly appears on the validation screen does?


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Message: 20
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:36:08 +1000
From: "Russell Sparkes" <rjs@inorbit.com>
Subject: RE: That annoying red ! mark

Colen is talking about a red ! on the _validation_ screen, not the
one on the main screen. (Well I ASSUME that's what he was asking
because he should know damn well what causes the one on the main
screen!)

Cheers,
Russell.
-----Original Message-----
From: Toller Madsen [mailto:tmadsen@tbaytel.net]
Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2000 9:25 AM
To: ab@support.wolflair.com
Subject: Re: [AB] That annoying red ! mark


I believe that's to let you know that your army list isn't a valid one

Toller Madsen
tmadsen@tbaytel.net
toller@hillcity-coimcs.com



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Message: 21
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 22:21:32 -0500
From: "Mathius" <Mathius@ticnet.com>
Subject: RE: V,2.0

Okay great.. thanks for the info

Matthius

-----Original Message-----
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills [mailto:demandred@skrill.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 3:24 PM
To: ab@support.wolflair.com
Subject: Re: [AB] V,2.0


One fine day in the middle of the night, Matthius <Mathius@ticnet.com>
got up to write:

>I have a question about upgrading 1.4d.. I know that I'll get it free <yup
I
>shelled out the bucks for the nice CD... too many machines to install it
>on... heh>... but would like to know if you have something inplace for us..
>Will it just be a D/L to 1.4 but still use the CD as a "registration key"?

Yes. It'll work just as it does now.

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Message: 22
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 23:20:08 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Re: Catachan Ork Hunters

One fine day in the middle of the night, doublenot7@aol.com got up to
write:

>Will you be creating a data file to add these to the Catachans? The info is
>available on the Armageddon site and it says they may be included in any
>Deathworld army.

First I've heard of it. I'll take a look.

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Message: 23
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 23:19:33 +0100
From: 'Not Colin' McAlister & The Skrills <demandred@skrill.org>
Subject: Re: v.2 datafiles

One fine day in the middle of the night, Pete Burns <PJB1025@aol.com>
got up to write:

>Will the links be updated to show 2.0 datafiles on wolflair.com when
>it is released, or will I have to go searching?

I'd imagine that new links will be added as people release files for V2.
The ab-files@egroups.com list is a good place to subscribe to if you
want to be reminded about new files

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