Could we get an updated build list? it's been a year since the last one it seems.
The build search website/tools uses the build list.
pretty please...
Oh, that is Kail's job Now where is that fella -- _________________ " -- They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more."
- Pozzo in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
Quote: Posted 05/30/07 16:18 (GMT) -- FinneousPJ
Oh, that is Kail's job Now where is that fella --
He's probably on WoG getting owned by Kobold Thugs. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Ariel, Ookla, RIDE!
Yeah, I think I saw them dancing around the fire, ale-sotted and singing off-key while Kail's body was slowly roasting on the spit... _________________ Captain's Log, Stardate 6051: had trouble sleeping last night... my hiatal hernia is acting up. The ship is drafty and damp; I complain, but... nobody listens.
ok so I spent all day writing a perl program to extract all of the epic builds. I have the outout in a format that is compatible with the current list.
Could a moderator send me their email address and I'll email you my new list?
(pm the email addy).
The perl program filters out the html source and extracts: - the build name - the build link - the author.
I'd like to work with a moderator to get the final proper formating correct.
Someone's desperate now isn't it?
Oh well, but truth be told, I'd like the list updated too, I wonder why only Kail does it, Grim, Finn and Cin are also moderators... they have the required abilities to do so (editing posts, since in strict theory that's all it's needed or not?).
well, from what Pulscap told me, the list has to be in a certain format for him to be able to parse it for his build search engine webpage.
I believe it was being done manually. There are 37 pages of epic builds. It was a time consuming process.
Oh well, but truth be told, I'd like the list updated too, I wonder why only Kail does it, Grim, Finn and Cin are also moderators... they have the required abilities to do so (editing posts, since in strict theory that's all it's needed or not?).
hush now, it's kail's job _________________ " -- They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more."
- Pozzo in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
When I said yes to moderate I did it only if I didn't have to do the buildupdates. It's true you only need to edit the post, but it's damn time-consuming still. Dunno about the Post above though, pretty sure Finn or Cinn ( ) handles it. _________________ We are sons of Odin, and the fire that we burn inside is the legacy of warrior-kings who reign above in the sky I will lead the charge, my sword into the wind Sons of Odin fights to die and live again
Quote: Posted 06/17/07 10:19 (GMT) -- Grimnir77
When I said yes to moderate I did it only if I didn't have to do the buildupdates.
That's a nice contract.
In that case, where's the fail safe? you know, the "What to do when Kail Pendragon goes missing?", doing nothing, or waiting until he returns are not good answers.
well, if you want, I can give you the perl program I wrote. works great on linux. haven't tested or ever done any windows perl stuff.
it's really easy to run.
the way I currently have it set up is that you:
-view each page of builds one at a time -do a view-page-source -save that to a file (number them uniquely) -make a text file with all of the filenames in it (one per line) - run my program and pass in the text file as a command line parm. - redirect the output to an html file ( >outfile.html )
that's it.
it will spit out valid lists of user builds. A) B) ... AA) , AB) .. etc
I tried to do a cut and paste into a message to show the example, but the bioware site complained about "line to long" with no spaces. that was for the link. still trying to figure that one out.
Still here... somewhat. Been damn busy with my job and life.
Anyway, if everyone here really wants the index to be updated... anyone is quite welcome to summit me the list of new builds and I will add them, or, if the moderators here feels up to it, they are welcome to do so. (But to be sure... PLEASE back up the list before you attempt to modify the list!) That was directed at the moderators..
If they are willing, send them the list as well. If they prefer not to mess with it, they can send the list to me instead or knock me on my head to remind me to update the build list and I will try to do it during the weekends. But as many said... it is time consuming to do, so any help is appreciated.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
I just emailed Fin my program and html output.
Still having trouble doing a cut and paste into the message page on bioware, but once we get the format working, it will be super smooth to update this stuff.
10 mins max I would say.
got it fixed.
I updated my program to use bb codes instead of html.
works great, sent Fin the output.
It's just a matter of cut&paste into a note now.
examples:
Still having trouble doing a cut and paste into the message page on bioware, but once we get the format working, it will be super smooth to update this stuff.
10 mins max I would say.
Are you using [ url= ] without spaces? If you try to use just plain html via cut/paste method... that generally will prevent you from posting if there are too many links and and so on. So, the way around it is to use "[ url= ]", of course, you also need [ /url ] to close every html links that you produce.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
That's what I was doing. already fixed the issue, just waiting on Finn now.
Anyone want the perl program?
It runs on linux.
Quote: Posted 06/19/07 14:01 (GMT) -- Bromium
That's what I was doing. already fixed the issue, just waiting on Finn now.
Anyone want the perl program?
It runs on linux.
Ah ok.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
Fin, what's the hold up?
Fin, I just sent you a "windows version" of that text file... it adds 23% more zazz to it.
Simply cut and paste the text into the message window.
Quote: Posted 06/21/07 14:27 (GMT) -- Bromium
Fin, what's the hold up?
Uh, I've been busy and then I kind of spent last night in jail. Consequently, I don't feel I'm up to the task right now, sorry guys. Send it to the other mods too, and anuis? _________________ " -- They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more."
- Pozzo in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
LOL, well as excuses go... Jail is a pretty good one...
well mods, someone send me an email address.
Quote: Posted 06/22/07 14:48 (GMT) -- Bromium
LOL, well as excuses go... Jail is a pretty good one...
Yeah, crashed my car - drunken driving Remember kids, never drink & drive.
So anyway due to the limit on post length it's heckuva annoying to copy and paste the list onto separate posts. *sigh* _________________ " -- They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more."
- Pozzo in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
Quote: Posted 06/23/07 17:18 (GMT) -- FinneousPJ
Quote: Posted 06/22/07 14:48 (GMT) -- Bromium
LOL, well as excuses go... Jail is a pretty good one...
Yeah, crashed my car - drunken driving Remember kids, never drink & drive.
So anyway due to the limit on post length it's heckuva annoying to copy and paste the list onto separate posts. *sigh*
It would be nice if Bioware removed the limitation.. then we could make it one post... lol.
Anyway, I am not sure if anyone is already aware... but in my spare time, I have been trying to work on website for the epic builds... I have no idea if I will ever get it finished or set up... I keep putting it off and so on...
But if I ever do finish it, I probably will move the index to there and possibly include downloadable builds at 20 and 40 lvl. Of course, suggestions are welcome... if anyone do have suggestion, please make new thread for it and post in there. When I have time, I will look into that thread if there is one.
Also, if anyone wants something like the featured epic builds, that will be more of voting system... although I am very wary of using that since there may be those who will vote the lowest just in spite and so on... But I would like to have featured ECB every week and something like a monthly best one by choosing from the ones that were featured every week for one month... then possibly a best build of the year by choosing 12 builds.
Again, any suggestions are welcome... I cannot guarantee that the site will be built... but I will try my best to do it.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
Quote: Posted 06/23/07 20:09 (GMT) -- Anuis
Also, if anyone wants something like the featured epic builds, that will be more of voting system... although I am very wary of using that since there may be those who will vote the lowest just in spite and so on... But I would like to have featured ECB every week and something like a monthly best one by choosing from the ones that were featured every week for one month... then possibly a best build of the year by choosing 12 builds.
Again, any suggestions are welcome... I cannot guarantee that the site will be built... but I will try my best to do it.
Anuis
I, for one, am really excited that you have something like that in mind. I would enjoy it, but I would understand if you didnt have the time.
Quote: Posted 06/23/07 21:37 (GMT) -- galelabriel
I, for one, am really excited that you have something like that in mind. I would enjoy it, but I would understand if you didnt have the time.
Well, at this point, I don't have time, well, I do have some time, not much though, but I haven't fiddled with the website for while. However I may be moving soon in few months which by then I probably will be able to get back into it and possibly get something up by then. I already have something in place, but most of it is not functional yet. What I have so far is menu and some working links. But other than that, nothing else... I am going to attempt php but I never have done that before, so it probably will be while.
But we will see what will happen in next few months. Hopefully the move will happen and I will finally have time to do some stuff by then.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
Edited By Anuis on 06/24/07 04:34
*poke*
Two moderators have the list...
*poke*
I will work on it probably on Friday afternoon/night or Saturday at the earliest.
This week has been weird... the company I work for has changed the work schedule to weird times, throwing off my sleep and computer time. Since I get off work at 11 pm today... I have to be back to work by 7 in morning on Friday.... bleh!
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
ok... here we go...
I just sent an Alphabetically listed complete build list out.
Some people posted builds on behalf of someone else. I can't automatically filter for that.
So whoever posted the original note, is the build owner in my mind.
The list is Alphabetical according to Author, and Build Name.
The list was created 7/13/2007 2:20pm eastern time.
I took all 37 HTML pages of epic builds, pumped that into my program and sorted the output. Took 30 mins to run.
363 unique authors 1816 builds (or at least that many posts)
Ok, thanks Bromium. hopefully I will update it when I get back from weekend trip on Sunday night.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
*half-hearted poke*
(ha, good luck )
Heh, you should've requested to make you a mod Bromium like they say, if you want something done you have to do it yourself... the thing is you just can't.
But I did do it myself. I remade the list, got it grouped by username and even sorted alphabetically. All packaged into a text file to cut and paste into the text window.
The Swashbuckler - Fighter 18/Weapon Master 19/Rogue 3
-AXN
The FLAMECASTER (Monk-Sorcerer-Paladin)
-Aakanaar
Mini Monk - (Monk 31, Rogue 9)
Mini Monk v2 (Monk 25/ Rogue 10/ Shadowdancer 5)
There just needs to be a few minor touch ups done.
ah, well the problem is, out of the VERY few people who CAN update the list, most of them are afraid to touch it lest they mess it up, and the rest are MIA.
well... can we nominate people for modship? i hereby nominate Bromium for modship, based on his exemplary build-indexing capabilities
That's what I mean, the thing is, I'm not blaming Anuis, Kail, Finn, Cinn or Grim for not doing it, but if nobody is willing to do it, or nobody is capable of doing it, then "hire" someone who does.
Anybody else noticed how Bromium was self appointing himself? I mean, I want the list updated but I was too lazy to do something about it. If he's willing to do it then make him a mod to let him do it, that's the most practical solution, and everybody is happy dragging the work to someone else (admit it)... anybody doesn't wants him to be a mod for a particular reason?
Edited By Thaxll'ssyllia on 07/26/07 02:18
Bromium for Moderator? Hmmm. I'm going to need to see his body of work, his time in the Guild, thread content, and probably a list of references, including his last 3 places of employement. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Ariel, Ookla, RIDE!
Well, he has 801 total posts in the NWN Forums. That is actually in his favor since it is an indication that he only posts when he has a question, answer or constructive feedback.
On the other hand, he has only 2 builds listed in the Index. Both Shifters. That will go against him (and yes, I am aware of the irony that he probably has more that have not yet been indexed).
But still, his join-by date for the Guild was in '02, which is way earlier than most of these other upstarts.
He doesn't appear to have a reputation for flippancy, or flaming. My contacts have stated that he hasn't received any Bans from Board Admins here at Bioware, and his profile suggests that he is some sort of computer programmer, which means he'll be with us until carpal tunnel kicks in.
I give him the green light. All in favor, say "aye." Those opposed, say "nay". _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Well, he has 801 total posts in the NWN Forums. That is actually in his favor since it is an indication that he only posts when he has a question, answer or constructive feedback.
Or maybe I ask the same questions over and over!
Quote: On the other hand, he has only 2 builds listed in the Index. Both Shifters. That will go against him (and yes, I am aware of the irony that he probably has more that have not yet been indexed).
16 builds And I think my shifter builds should each count for 2.
You have 52. And not one Shifter I may add.
Quote: But still, his join-by date for the Guild was in '02, which is way earlier than most of these other upstarts.
He doesn't appear to have a reputation for flippancy, or flaming. My contacts have stated that he hasn't received any Bans from Board Admins here at Bioware, and his profile suggests that he is some sort of computer programmer, which means he'll be with us until carpal tunnel kicks in.
I give him the green light. All in favor, say "aye." Those opposed, say "nay".
Not to mention that I'm here for my good looks too.
But if I become part of the establishment, who will I rage against?
Edited By Cinnabar Din on 07/26/07 15:35
"Aye" _________________ -4SakN "never kiss a girl whose brothers have knife scars." "never gamble without knowing a back way out." -Robert Jordan
I'd be willing to give an update a shot. I'm not scared, just lazy, I guess (actually, for some reason I didn't think I had the mojo to do it. Thought only Kail, Anuis, and Griphook had the high level magic for that). Bromium, if you want to send me your list, I'll see what I can do.
As for making Bromium a moderator, I'm all for it. He's still around here on the Guild boards on a regular basis, which counts for a lot IMO. Alas, I haven't the power to make it so. _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
No, that sceptre must be handed down from the mountain top by Anuis. Although, Cin, you might have the mojo to go in and fix Bromium's broken quote in his last post. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Ariel, Ookla, RIDE!
If the mod status means I can go back and edit my posts... Wooohooo sign me up!!! That's worth the price of admission by itself!
I hate the lack of a "preview" button.
Quotes fixed. My meager mojo was up to the task! _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
Three cheers for Bromium and his innovative computer indexer ... (I say "aye" and to all his shapes, but does that break the rules of democracy, in so far as 1 person can only cast 1 vote for 1 candidate? With all these shifters, it's hard to know! (Hmmm, hey Cinn, maybe you should give us a ruling on that _________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good [people] to do nothing" -- Edmund Burke, Philosopher and Politician (1729-1797)
"Aye" ... well what were you expecting me to say? I was sponsoring him to become a mod...
The Build Index is calling for a new Keeper.
Congratulations, Bromium, I count at least 4 votes, which is more or less a majority around here. Let's have Cin or Thax send Anuis a PM to have him imbue you with the Essence. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Ariel, Ookla, RIDE!
do I need to say aye? i think i already did.
does my vote count for anything, though?
well, if it does, then i say "aye"
I can't wait to get my secret decoder ring!
4 votes are more or less majority... don't like how that sounds. Anyway, I don't think anybody complains about giving someone else the work.
Quote: Let's have Cin or Thax send Anuis a PM to have him imbue you with the Essence.
Told you, everybody likes someone else doing the job, even the easy ones, sure, I'll PM him, I'm not that lazy.
Told you, everybody likes someone else doing the job, even the easy ones, sure, I'll PM him, I'm not that lazy.
It ain't about being lazy. Anuis needs the greenlight from at least one Moderator, and that leaves you or Cin. Kail is on holiday, and Finneous has been MIA. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Ariel, Ookla, RIDE!
Oh, thanks for the kind words grizz, I appreciate it, but I'm not a moderator you know... you forgot Grim. I tell you, not to drink and post at the same time, but that ale sure looks tasty.
I did sent a PM to Anuis anyway, to check this thread again and such, he decides as far as I know, in practical terms he doesn't needs the approval of a moderator like he didn't need it when griphook went absent.
We'll see what happens.
Edited By Thaxll'ssyllia on 07/27/07 03:04
*Thunder* -In deep voice- "Whom dares to awakens the sleeping Judicator?" *Thunder rolls...*
Just kidding.
On serious note. I have been meaning to update the list for while, but I kept putting it off due to my job keeping me busy.... I miss the old day when I could sit here on the computer all day and mess around with builds and so on... heh.
Anyway, Bromium has expressed the desire to update the list and am willing to do it if necessary. And people as well have put up Bromium as candidate for moderator. So, I will give him the power of moderator. Of course, I have one small thing that I require... just small really... which is to be sure to back up the index before any changes are attempted and that they are indexed by their creators not by poster (since the earlier days of the guild, we had to copy and paste from various forums to start up the index).
Welcome to modship Bromium.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
*hooray for Bromium*
p.s. all hail the might Anuis
p.s. i was here when it happened, no one else can say THAT
Edited By eltrentoro on 07/27/07 06:52
Quote: Posted 07/27/07 06:52 (GMT) -- eltrentoro
p.s. i was here when it happened, no one else can say THAT
Did I miss out on something...?
Ah, well congrats to the new moderator! _________________ The curve is more powerful than the sword -- BG courtesan
Hazzaa! I've just been elevated above the unwashed masses!
Let the pigeons loose!
Nice! Congrats, Bromium. New guy buys the beer, btw... _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
A toast to Bromium, the new keeper of the builds!
Now show us your new mojo and get to work praises come after the index is updated
COngratulations...and may the updates be worth the wait (and I know they will be :))
Anyways, congratulations Bromium! *secret handshake* You're a godling now. _________________ " -- They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more."
- Pozzo in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
[excuse]
Since I am using a perl program to automate the process, I have to make a section of the program to automatically fix special case scenarios (remap author names). This is what is taking time. I've got the program at the office (shhhhh) and since I don't run linux at home, that also is what takes up time. I can only stomach so many lunch breaks working on this.
[/excuse]
Quote: Posted 07/27/07 06:51 (GMT) -- Anuis
Of course, I have one small thing that I require... just small really... which is to be sure to back up the index before any changes are attempted and that they are indexed by their creators not by poster (since the earlier days of the guild, we had to copy and paste from various forums to start up the index).
Opps, clicked edit instead of quote button. Curse my powers. Restored the post as best as I could.
Edited By Anuis on 08/11/07 00:58
Quote: Posted 08/10/07 14:14 (GMT) -- Bromium
[excuse]
Since I am using a perl program to automate the process, I have to make a section of the program to automatically fix special case scenarios (remap author names). This is what is taking time. I've got the program at the office (shhhhh) and since I don't run linux at home, that also is what takes up time. I can only stomach so many lunch breaks working on this.
[/excuse]
Now with that fixed... lol. Anyway, no problem Bromium.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
DONE!
*drops onto the floor exhausted*
*after a brief moment of rest*
A couple of things to note:
Do NOT use the \ character in your build title, use / instead. \ is often used to designate special control characters and will mess up my perl program.
Add Spaces to your build names. "...Rogue" is not good, use "... Rogue) instead. (grizzled_dwarflord has many of those). This will help Pulse Cap filter for class names.
Do not post multiple Build Layouts in the message title. Keep each build in it's own unique message. Again this is for the Pulse Cap search engine.
First of all, well done! You did it!
Quote: Posted 08/15/07 17:55 (GMT) -- Bromium
Add Spaces to your build names. "...Rogue" is not good, use "... Rogue) instead.
I see no distinction between the former and the latter, other than the latter is missing its end-quote. Can you provide a better example. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
Ariel, Ookla, RIDE!
Edited By grizzled_dwarflord on 08/15/07 18:57
Quote: Posted 08/15/07 17:55 (GMT) -- Bromium
*after a brief moment of rest*
A couple of things to note:
Do NOT use the \ character in your build title, use / instead. \ is often used to designate special control characters and will mess up my perl program.
Add Spaces to your build names. "...Rogue" is not good, use "... Rogue) instead. (grizzled_dwarflord has many of those). This will help Pulse Cap filter for class names.
Do not post multiple Build Layouts in the message title. Keep each build in it's own unique message. Again this is for the Pulse Cap search engine.
I noticed that there are builds that ended up where they should not.
For example, I found that I got one of cdaulepp build under my name. There are at least seven or more builds by him, most of them ended up under billb0.
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
Edited By Anuis on 08/15/07 18:55
I'll fix bilbo.
I thought he was aka cdaulpepp or at least that's what I gather from reading a few of the messages in question.
====
grizzel the second version has a space between the 3 dots and capital R, the first one doesn't.
...Rogue = bad ... <space> Rogue = good
===
found the cdaulpepp under you Anuis, I'll fix it.
Edited By Bromium on 08/15/07 19:18
Well done, Bromium! Just a couple things:
Any build title with class levels ending with an 8 ) that doesn't have a space between the eight and the bracket is showing the emote. (There are a few in my list). I can probably track through them and change them though.
As well (and you probably know this, owing to the fact you've singled out the Grizzled one for special mention), none of Grizz's builds are in the list (at least, not that I can find).
*edit* Hold the phone. There's something odd happening. After you get to the 'Z' member names, the list starts again from 'A'. Grizz's builds are down towards the bottom in the second alphabetical iteration. _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
Edited By Cinnabar Din on 08/15/07 19:36
Okay, I see what's happened. Member names that begin with a capital have been sorted and listed first. Those whose names begin with lower case letters are sorted and listed in the second iteration. _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
I fixed the emote issue. Forgot to click the no-emote option when posting the notes.
The Capitals before Lower Case is a result of a Perl Sort based on the Author Name.
I had to google how to do the sort for unique entries in perl. It didn't have a version that was case insensitive (that I could find).
I sent t note to pulse cap requesting information on how he wanted class and level to be designated. Some of these entries will not show up on the pulse cap search engine because they lack information.
I was going to edit the message titles to make them valid.
Enytr "BG" from -TyrTemplar is an example of a bad title. He/she has 2 builds listed. That will mess up the pulse cap search engine.
Well, the list seems to be fine, I guess we need to wait for Pulse Cap to do his mojo and make them appear on the searcher. _________________
Quote: Posted 12/19/06 19:54 (GMT) -- FinneousPJ
Thax the Shadow Dragon sez: MONKS USE KAMAS. Just ask him.
Edited By Thaxll'ssyllia on 08/15/07 20:22
I want to give it another week to flush out any bugs before I ask pulse cap to update his end.
If people care to fine-tooth-comb it, that would be great.
Seems I'm being "called out" -- heh heh
First off: THANK YOU, Bromium. Great job, and looks good! Second off, so that we're all clear, as to the 'new rules' to ensure the most efficient use of your time and great program (once again, thank you!
a. no slashes in titles anymore (as in, / or \ ) b. preferred is the use of full names as in blackguard or weapon master, as opposed to BG or WM c. oh, and clean titles I noticed your program wants, too (as in, we shouldn't use quotations anymore, which seem to turn into code (an e.g. of which being: "blah-blah-blah" which turns into, "blah-blah-blah" (got it, and uh, did I mention that we all love you, Bromium
Thanks so much again, and really, appreciate all your hard work and just plain awesome program - three cheers for Bromium (and the best round of elfin wine, dwarven ale, and good shifter spirits all around!
~ Deborah "Tyr"
Edited By TyrTemplar on 08/18/07 02:36
Quote: Posted 08/18/07 02:30 (GMT) -- TyrTemplar
a. no slashes in titles anymore (as in, / or \ )
No.
Do not use the back slash: \
You can use the forward slash: / _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
Fellow mods:
I'd like a yay / nay vote on some stuff:
A) There are a number of builds that do not have class and level in their title. I'd rather go back and edit the original message title in order for it to be proper for future updates.
B) There are some "request for help" messages in the list as well (as pointed out by TyrTemplar). I propose we deleted those from the build list. They are old, and help was given.
C) Editing quotes in original build titles. Quotes mess up my perl program and I'd rather just touch up the original post than code around the issue.
thanks
Heh, yay/nay vote? from which fellow mods? I could bet only Cinnabar Din and Anuis will reply at this point
Why can't we cast Summon Moderator? that would be nice, summons a mod randomly:
*Casts Summon Moderator* -Pop- Moderator: Why have you summoned me mortal? Me: Well, let me see, do my homework and bring me a soda. Moderator: DIVINE PUNISHMENT!!!! Me: Status: Dead...
Heh, yay/nay vote? from which fellow mods? I could bet only Cinnabar Din and Anuis will reply at this point
Why can't we cast Summon Moderator? that would be nice, summons a mod randomly:
*Casts Summon Moderator* -Pop- Moderator: Why have you summoned me mortal? Me: Well, let me see, do my homework and bring me a soda. Moderator: DIVINE PUNISHMENT!!!! Me: Status: Dead...
Oh well, might not work after all...
Of course, you could cast "Summon Owner"...
But the cost is rather high.... the owner demands several cases of beers, thousands of gold coins and sacrifice of something valuable. Muahahaha!
Anuis _________________ - Epic Character Builders Guild
- Life is but a dream...
- I know more than I am letting on...
-I think, Therefore I am.
I vote yes to all, Bromium. And I also vote the Guild members give the moderators a case of beer. _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
Sure, it will arrive in your mailbox in about a week... no idea where you live but those mailing dudes know their jobs, it will arrive safely no doubt, if not sue me, what's the worst it could happen? _________________
Quote: Posted 12/19/06 19:54 (GMT) -- FinneousPJ
Thax the Shadow Dragon sez: MONKS USE KAMAS. Just ask him.
Good news peeps, I just finished chatting with pulse cap and we'll be updating his tool within the next few days.
I'll work on the up to date index and he'll update his data after that.
Quote: Posted 10/03/07 14:50 (GMT) -- Bromium
Good news peeps, I just finished chatting with pulse cap and we'll be updating his tool within the next few days.
I'll work on the up to date index and he'll update his data after that.
Well done Bromium. If I understand correctly the index creation is a (mostly) automated process, right? Feel free to PM me the details, if you are so inclined. _________________ They can't stop us Let them try For Heavy Metal We will die
On my end it's a perl program running on linux.
I open firefox and view each page of builds (38 total) and "view page source" on each one. I then safe that HTML to a file. I pump those 38 files into my perl program to filter for author and build name. I also apply some hard coded remaping for authors (builds posted by Mr X on behalf of Mrs Y). I also fix up some build name issues too.
I ouput text in the proper format that the bioware msg board takes (for links) and then I cut and paste into a few posts.
That's about it.
Pulse uses the index page and could better explain his end of things.
We are having a few issues with bad build names (no class or levels given). We are working on those oddballs.
Quote: Posted 10/03/07 19:56 (GMT) -- Bromium
We are having a few issues with bad build names (no class or levels given). We are working on those oddballs.
I'd say let's edit those names. _________________ They can't stop us Let them try For Heavy Metal We will die
Kail, in the index there are 8 sections of names. I'll take the first 4 sections and fix all of the bad names. You take the last 4 sections.
By fixing names I mean follow the link and fix the actual title of the thread of the original message.
When we have that done, I'll re-generate a new list.
When fixing the names, please add spaces to long_strings_like_this_that_cause errors when I post them.
grizzeled dwarf is notorious for that.
Ok _________________ They can't stop us Let them try For Heavy Metal We will die
The list has been updated.
Hullo.
For those who don't remember me, I'm that guy who should be updating the search thingy but, you know.. erm.. isn't. I'm finally sorta working on it again though. The problem is that my old program can't really deal with the new index page format as it's dependent on the manual fixing-up work that went into the old index page. Now if I run it will just give me quite a long list of complaints and refuse to generate any useful output, ie neatly organized and indexed data for the PHP side of things.
Anyways, I think I've finally worked out how to make the project complicated enough that I won't lose my concentration as has happened with several similar attempts in the past. This is, of course, a rather inefficient solution to the problem of my lack of focus, but it does sometimes work and at least I typically learn something.
So I guess that's it for now. Just letting you guys know I'm alive and such. Well, that and rambling anyway.
Now where is that fella --
) handles it. 
Fin, I just sent you a "windows version" of that text file... it adds 23% more zazz to it.
Remember kids, never drink & drive.
No, that sceptre must be handed down from the mountain top by Anuis. Although, Cin, you might have the mojo to go in and fix Bromium's broken quote in his last post.
Quotes fixed. My meager mojo was up to the task!
:))
