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Apr 29, 2002, 1:43am

Hi Everybody!

Even though I've been in AW since December, I've finally subscribed fully to
several of the AW lists and just want to say hello!

My name is Barbara Eisner -- After being in The Palace for several years, I
finally decided to spread my wings and explore different universes. I've
been enjoying myself thoroughly visiting other worlds and playing around in
a friend's world. Just a few days ago, I finally dove in and bought myself
a P30 world named "Amberlin"!!!!!

I'm having so much fun just exploring the Megapath and starting to build!
Are there many out there that have used the Megapath? There are several
surprises: a complete set (in several textures) of new hills and building
pieces that are much more natural (Nature Theme). I was just wondering if
anybody has set up a yard displaying all the various objects and textures
from the Megapath.

I've encountered a particular set of paths and ground pieces in a couple of
worlds. I was told they were from Nomad's Terrain Building Kit, a freebie
collection. Does anybody know where I might find a set?

I would love to take a class in AW landscaping -- for instance: How to make
your world seem much bigger than it really is by paths zigzagging and
obstructing the horizon, etc.

A happy builder,
Barbara Eisner

Apr 29, 2002, 12:44pm

Since I've only just joined this group, please forgive me if this "wish"
has already been covered:

Sometimes I'm doing email or something else or even AFK with AW in the
background. I would like to have some sort of sound alert when somebody
comes into AW and wants to speak with me. I really am not certain how or
even if it could be done. I don't know how many times I go back to AW
window and find that someone has been to see me.

I have another suggestion, but I will do another post for it.

Thanks,
Barbara Eisner
Amberlin

Apr 29, 2002, 12:53pm

Before I purchased my new world, I did the Home Page trial thingee! I
really liked some of the avatars in those little worlds. When I decided to
buy a world, I decided to use the Megapath, hoping that, besides all those
wonderful objects, we would get the avatars also.

But alas, to my dismay, they were not included. Now, I've seen some of them
on other worlds. I even wrote AW techsupport and was referred to the
announcement re: Megapath. But when I looked in the Megapath, none of them
were to be seen!!

My "wish" is that I would like to have all those avatars (including their
seq's) and variations thereof made accessible to us.

Regards,

Barbara Eisner
Owner of Amberlin

Jun 1, 2002, 5:36pm

Try holding down the up arrow key at the same time as the left or right
arrow and the Control. I seem to increase speed. Does this help? But
instead of turning around in place, you seem to go around in a circle.

Barbara of Anberlin
aka Barbarae


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Jun 11, 2002, 7:33am

How many times during a build you have assembled several pieces or objects
together and wish you could lock them together--just temporarily?

Well, that's my wish! I would like during a build in AW to be able to lock
two or more pieces or objects together so they can't be moved or changed by
accident. I would like also to be able to take that locked combo and work
with it together with other pieces or combos. Similar to what they have in
Bryce.

It would also be nice to be able to apply a texture to the locked group
instead of each object separately, if desired.

You could even duplicate the locked set. I could think of so many more uses
to use this capability in AW. And it would undoubtedly save alot of
frustration and hair pulling and time!

One woman's thoughts...

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbarae

Jun 13, 2002, 11:19pm

I was playing around with textures for the Terrain to be used in Amberlin.
I also found that the original ground object which I normally use wound up
almost black in Terrain!

I'm enclosing (please forgive me) a tiny, tiny picture of my regular
terrain and the terrain I had to make that would closely resemble the
original but as a terrain texture. Note how much lighter I had to make it.
I did try several times, and this one is about the closest I've come to the
color, shade and texture for the terrain texture to match my ground object.
(Was that clear as mud??)

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbarae



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Jul 7, 2002, 8:48pm

Hi Kristy!

Another immigrant from Palace!! I was there for about six years and only
this last December came back to AW. I still have my "palace", Barbara's
Colorado, there --up and running! But, alas, I find as time goes on, I'm
spending more and more time in AW, and less in Palace.

While Palace does have it's attractions and advantages, I've been having so
much fun with AW's 3d!! As for the bubbles, I'm looking forward to them.
Confidentially, in AW, when there are a few or several people talking, and
they're all together, I find the text above the heads somewhat difficult to
read. I think after awhile, people will come to accept and like the speech
bubbles. Now, if only we could customize the colors and visiblity, and
change the shapes according to what we're saying --for instance:
round bubbles for regular speech
spikey bubbles for exclamation (Type an !at beginning of message-- !Help)
square or rectangular for signs which remain on screen longer (Type a ^ at
begginning of line-- ^BRB)
and thought bubbles (Type a : at beginning of line-- :falling asleep)

Regards,
Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner
aka Barbarae (AW)
aka Barbara© NC/BC (Palace)

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Jul 4, 2002, 11:37pm

Hi all!

The bubbles option reminds me of a 2D chat program I've been involved with
for years -- "The Palace"!! All the chat goes into bubbles and to the
chat log box. What's more, they even have different shapes for different
occasions. The usual bubble as you've seen already is for the usual
chatting. Then for an exclamation or outburst of emotion, the spikey
balloon is used! Then for a "sign", for example--BRB, which stays on the
screen for awhile, the rectangular or square edged bubble is then used.
There is also a "thought bubble" showing the bubble coming from the head.
Oh yes, the color of the bubble is an option left to the speaker. The name
of the speaker would show up lower--near the av as white on black label.

Just thought you may like to know!

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner
aka Barbarae (AW)
aka Barbara© NC/BC (Palace)


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Jul 5, 2002, 2:41am

Oh yes, one more thing. In Palace, you have the option to set the speed
with which the bubbles appear then disappear -- short, medium, long, etc.

Barbara of Amberlin

Jul 13, 2002, 5:19pm

Just a few days ago, I decided to pay the fee and invite tourists into my
world! Yes, Amberlin is now Tourist Friendly!!

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner aka Barbarae

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Jul 14, 2002, 8:04pm

Ahem... Please re-read the original post that began this thread. I did
think my post was on topic. If it wasn't, then I'm sorry.Weren't we
talking about Tourist-Friendly worlds? Well, as I hadn't announced that
Amberlin had just become one, I thought announcing such was on topic.

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner aka Barbarae

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Apr 29, 2002, 1:43am

Hi Everybody!

Even though I've been in AW since December, I've finally subscribed fully to
several of the AW lists and just want to say hello!

My name is Barbara Eisner -- After being in The Palace for several years, I
finally decided to spread my wings and explore different universes. I've
been enjoying myself thoroughly visiting other worlds and playing around in
a friend's world. Just a few days ago, I finally dove in and bought myself
a P30 world named "Amberlin"!!!!!

I'm having so much fun just exploring the Megapath and starting to build!
Are there many out there that have used the Megapath? There are several
surprises: a complete set (in several textures) of new hills and building
pieces that are much more natural (Nature Theme). I was just wondering if
anybody has set up a yard displaying all the various objects and textures
from the Megapath.

I've encountered a particular set of paths and ground pieces in a couple of
worlds. I was told they were from Nomad's Terrain Building Kit, a freebie
collection. Does anybody know where I might find a set?

I would love to take a class in AW landscaping -- for instance: How to make
your world seem much bigger than it really is by paths zigzagging and
obstructing the horizon, etc.

A happy builder,
Barbara Eisner

Apr 29, 2002, 5:44am

Sorry! I knew what cross-posting was, but I didn't realize there was a rule
against it. Anyway, it was basically a test to see if I correctly
subscribed to each group -- and it looks like I finally did!

Please stop by Amberlin sometime and we can have a nice chat around the
campfire -- maybe even roast some marshmallows!

--Barbara

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May 2, 2002, 4:08pm

Hi all!

I'm looking for avatar sequences that make an avatar hug! Recently I saw
two in a world that I can't remmber. I'm reall would like to have them as
soon as possible!

Thanks in advance,
Barbara Eisner

May 3, 2002, 2:02am

Thanks to all for the suggestions. But, first of all, please forgive all
those at at at at 's in the subject line--they were an accident and I didn't even
seen them till the replies came.

I wish I could remeber in which world I saw the hugging sequences. As a
matter of fact, I did search my drive and could't find them. As a matter of
fact, the cache for most was empty!!

Even tho I won't take the hugging sequences fromt the Cy Awards, if anybody
legitimately offers them to me, I will be most gracious to accept.

Otherworlds???? You mean a completely different program?????

Thanks again,
Barbara

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May 5, 2002, 6:17am

Hello All!!

Many hugs and kisses to you all!!! I want to thank all those who've written
and/ or sent me hugging and kissing sequences over the last few days!!

Yes--it was a resounding success! I should open a kissing booth! :))

For those interested and may want to grab them, just come into Amberlin and
play around for a few minutes. Then immediately after leaving, go into the
cache folder for Amberlin and under sequences, you will find a folder full
of them! You're welcome to save any you wiish.

Oh yes, we have no bananas, but we have kisses! :)) We have a sweet kiss,
a timid kiss, a hug, and a tender hug! And that is not to even mention
Blowing a Kiss!

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May 31, 2002, 6:08pm

I sent this post to Community about 2 hours ago and have yet to get any
response. I still have yet to get into Amberlin or elsewhere. I've checked
my drivers, have DirectX 8.1, etc., etc,

I would appreciate any help. Thanks. Please forgive the cross-posting.
*****************
Help! I've just downloaded and installed AW3.3!!! Boy, was I looking
forward to it! :((

I'm having trouble connecting:

When I try to get into my own world, Amberlin--hosted remotely by
Belfalest-- I get the following error --details:

Active Worlds Browser attempted to read from memory that does not exist. It
may be using an uninitialized variable, or it may be attempting to access
memory after having freed it.

Module Name: AWORLD.EXE
Description: Active Worlds Browser
Version: 3.3.0.416
Product: Active Worlds
Manufacturer: Activeworlds Corp.

Application Name: Aworld.exe
Description: Active Worlds Browser
Version: 3.3.0.416
Product: Active Worlds
Manufacturer: Activeworlds Corp.

At first I thought it may be because Bel hasn't had a chance to install the
new server yet. But when I try to get in anywhere else, I get the following
message with a blank screen:

I log on, then I click on skip to avoid my being kicked out of my own
world--home--(I know I won't see anyone or do building to keep, but I
thought if I could just jump to another world and temporarily mark that as
home...well....) Anyway I skip and no matter where I go, I get the
following message:

Immigration Officer: Sorry, there is no cached information available for the
world "amberlin"

So, now what do I do?
Help!!!!

Barbara of Amberlin
(Hopefully!)
barbeisner at msn.com

Jun 4, 2002, 2:54pm

Hi!

Just in time! I have TS4.3 on my drive with an upgrade to 5.1 waiting in
the wings. I have really yet to learn it, but have been hoping to "any day
now"!!

I also have Frank Rivera's book on TS4. Do you recommend I learn TS4 first
then upgrade to my 5.1 or should I go ahead and upgrade to 5.1 and still do
your tutorials for TS4 and Rivera's TS4??

I need to go back and review Grover's and Heinrikg's tutorials also.

What do you suggest I do?? Thanks for any suggestions and am looking
forward to your tutorials!

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbarae


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Jun 5, 2002, 12:38am

Do you mean Murasaki's Jade??? If so, it's marvelous! Alright you guys
have convinced me. For the time being at least, I'll stick with 4.3! (Gosh
darn! Was looking forward to those realistic looking faces, too!)

Barbara


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Jun 8, 2002, 2:26am

Hey you guys--go easy on me! besides TS 4.3, I also have the upgrade to
5.1 Yes, I have Rivera's book on TS4 and Robbie has done the tutorial for
4.x. So now what do I do?? Which version would be easiest to learn? Am I
wrong or do I get the impression that 5.1 and 5.2 are a bear to learn?
Robbie's tutorials seem to be a great way to get started. So, what shall I
do??

Thx.
Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbarae


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Jun 11, 2002, 7:44pm

I've been thinking-- (Peter would say-- "Uh-oh!") What about Asimov's
Bicentennial Man? Maybe as the original version worn by Robin Williams in
the movie?? Maybe even some of the later versions? What about that girl
bot in same movie that wound up being a nurse at the end? Thought she was
adorable! I loved that movie!

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbarae


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Jun 26, 2002, 7:01pm

Politics! I absolutely loathe Politics!

I've already seen Politics almost ruin one chat program (and kill an
otherwise originally very worthy organization in that same program).
Regardless of what side you are on, or what your opinion you may have, let's
not let Politics destroy Active Worlds!

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner aka Barbarae

Jun 29, 2002, 8:39pm

I have one:

You change your doctor's appointment (soonest next month) in order to be
home and online for AWTeen's Generation Day and to see all the new goodies!!

It actually happened! I did it this last week! :))

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner aka Barbarae

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Jul 1, 2002, 7:27am

Something weird just happened! I had a window full of telegrams disappear
on me!

I opened up AW and all I had was one telegram unopened waiting for me,
whereas last time I was in ( a few minutes previously) I had a whole list
full of opened ones! I even went back out and ran Andras' tgreader and all
it showed was the one new tgram in Telegram.dat!!!!

I'm not certain if this has anything to do with it, but I've been getting
the following error occasionally when I go to open AW:
"Sorry, Active Worlds has encountered a fatal disk error (reason17).
Unable to continue. (Tip: a system reboot can sometimes resolve this
problem.)"

But, oddly enough, I've found that all I have to do is click it closed, then
continue on with AW. I usually don't have to reboot at all. All my icons
are still in my Systray so I just go on.

Oh, something else sometimes happens also. Occasionally, I find my view
window switching from the current scene up to the panorama with the blue
background below--no ground. I find I usually have to wind up leaving AW,
then come back in to get back to where I was. It can happen while, I'm
typing, moving my mouse, or not even doing anything. It happens while I'm
in my own world, or anywhere else.

I'm running the current version of AW 3.3 (build 419) on my Pentium3,
600Mhz, 256MB RAM, 32MB VRam, approx 60MB HD, at 1024x768 resolution in
Win98SE.

Thanks in advance for any help given!!

Curious and curiouser...

Barbara of Amberlin
aka Barbara Eisner aka Barbarae

Jul 28, 2002, 8:05pm

I sometimes get that error on my desktop! I have a Pentium3--600Mhz, 256MB
Ram, 32 MB Vram, and about 60MB on HD.

I think that's the same error I get occasionally when I go into AW browser.
I finally figured that was a bug. I've learned to just cancel that box (a
grey box--not blue screen), and go on about my business. No after effects
linger. I do dump or erase my cache often, tho. Next time it happens, I'll
try to remember to copy the darn thing down. (That reason 17 sounds so
familiar!)

Barbara of Amberlin



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Jul 29, 2002, 3:37pm

I sometimes get that error on my desktop! I have a Pentium3--600Mhz, 256MB
Ram, 32 MB Vram, and about 60MB on HD.

I think that's the same error I get occasionally when I go into AW browser.
I finally figured that was a bug. I've learned to just cancel that box (a
grey box--not blue screen), and go on about my business. No after effects
linger. I do dump or erase my cache often, tho. Next time it happens, I'll
try to remember to copy the darn thing down. (That reason 17 sounds so
familiar!)

Barbara of Amberlin



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Apr 29, 2002, 1:43am

Hi Everybody!

Even though I've been in AW since December, I've finally subscribed fully to
several of the AW lists and just want to say hello!

My name is Barbara Eisner -- After being in The Palace for several years, I
finally decided to spread my wings and explore different universes. I've
been enjoying myself thoroughly visiting other worlds and playing around in
a friend's world. Just a few days ago, I finally dove in and bought myself
a P30 world named "Amberlin"!!!!!

I'm having so much fun just exploring the Megapath and starting to build!
Are there many out there that have used the Megapath? There are several
surprises: a complete set (in several textures) of new hills and building
pieces that are much more natural (Nature Theme). I was just wondering if
anybody has set up a yard displaying all the various objects and textures
from the Megapath.

I've encountered a particular set of paths and ground pieces in a couple of
worlds. I was told they were from Nomad's Terrain Building Kit, a freebie
collection. Does anybody know where I might find a set?

I would love to take a class in AW landscaping -- for instance: How to make
your world seem much bigger than it really is by paths zigzagging and
obstructing the horizon, etc.

A happy builder,
Barbara Eisner

May 31, 2002, 4:13pm

Help! I've just downloaded and installed AW3.3!!! Boy, was I looking
forward to it! :((

I'm having trouble connecting:

When I try to get into my own world, Amberlin--hosted remotely by
Belfalest-- I get the following error --details:

Active Worlds Browser attempted to read from memory that does not exist. It
may be using an uninitialized variable, or it may be attempting to access
memory after having freed it.

Module Name: AWORLD.EXE
Description: Active Worlds Browser
Version: 3.3.0.416
Product: Active Worlds
Manufacturer: Activeworlds Corp.

Application Name: Aworld.exe
Description: Active Worlds Browser
Version: 3.3.0.416
Product: Active Worlds
Manufacturer: Activeworlds Corp.

At first I thought it may be because Bel hasn't had a chance to install the
new server yet. But when I try to get in anywhere else, I get the following
message with a blank screen:

I log on, then I click on skip to avoid my being kicked out of my own
world--home--(I know I won't see anyone or do building to keep, but I
thought if I could just jump to another world and temporarily mark that as
home...well....) Anyway I skip and no matter where I go, I get the
following message:

Immigration Officer: Sorry, there is no cached information available for the
world "amberlin"

So, now what do I do?
Help!!!!

Barbara of Amberlin
(Hopefully!)

May 31, 2002, 7:35pm

How do I install 3.3? Then what do I do? Is anybody else haviing trouble?

Thanks. But I was hoping for a solution so that I may try out the new
version!

Barbara of Amberlin


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May 31, 2002, 7:37pm

Oh, I don't think I can uninstall 3.3! At least as far as the contact list
goes. The help file says that once you install 3.3, you can't go back!
--Barbara of Amberlin


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