Even though it may not look like I am updating content often, in fact I am. The update is in the background, however, and not to public content. Namely, attempting to further streamline the web site for faster access. I also just implemented a change to the site that should allow for better browser printing of all pages throughout the domain.
I appreciate my dedicated readers understanding while I further work on a satisfactory experience.
Updated my slight modification to the default UI in World of Warcraft to work with the retail version released today. Get the updated information here.
Today, I will be working on getting all of my E-Mail caught up. If history repeats itself, I will only have time to reply to about 10% of them. Right now, I have over 900 in the inbox. Honestly, I really do not have the time to reply to everyone. I appreciate everyone’s kind words about the domain sent my way, but I must ignore random technical support questions as they tend to use the most amount of time for an accurate reply.
My boiling point was almost reached. After purchasing Half-Life 2′s retail package, I spent one hour and fourty-one minutes waiting to create a "Steam" account, unlock content and register my key. Finally after almost falling over the edge of reason, Half-Life 2 loaded up for the first time.
Now, after 3 hours of single player gameplay, I will only be able to recall the initial difficulties with the Steam network because of this text. Half-Life 2′s graphics and gameplay totally wiped all Rants from my memory and I have had a smile on my face since selecting "New Game."
The game is awesome. Valve out did themslelves yet again.
If you have not purchased a copy and enjoy the FPS style of play, do so. If you already have the CD/DVD version installed, but still experiencing problems, try again in a few minutes. It is well worth the wait.
Too much time already spent on typing this text… must… get back to… Half-Life 2…
Updated my slight modification to the default UI in World of Warcraft Beta to work with the lastest patch released today. Get the updated information here.
In an article dated October 18, 2004, PC Magazine includes www.blackviper.com as one of their Top 101 Web Sites. Thanks PCMag!
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The World of Warcraft Closed Beta is… well… ending soon… A cut an paste from the E-Mail I just received:
Greetings!
If you are receiving this email, you are one of the valued testers currently in World of Warcraft’s closed beta test. This message is to inform you that the beta servers will be coming down at 3:00 PM PDT on Friday, October 29 and will remain offline for a few days in preparation for another stress test. Your account and characters will be active for this stress test, but a new client download will be required. After the game servers come down on Friday the 29th, you will be able to log in to the community site and download the new client.
Once the beta-server preparations are complete, we will announce the start of the stress test, and the servers will come back online. When that happens, you will be able to log back in, download a quick patch, and then continue playing. Please keep an eye on WorldofWarcraft.com for more information about the stress test in the days ahead!
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the hard work you’ve been putting in to make World of Warcraft a better game. You’ve done a great job, and without you, the classes would not be where they are today, places like the Barrens would not be as rich as they are today, and the changes implemented from your suggestions would never have taken place.
We hope you’ve been enjoying your exclusive look at World of Warcraft these past few weeks and months, and we hope you’ll take some satisfaction in knowing that you’ve played a big part in shaping its destiny. We’ll see you again online soon!
Sincerely,
Blizzard Entertainment
After a 5 day vacation in Las Vegas, I have returned home. My E-Mail stacked up the whole time I was gone, which means delays in my response will be huge.
I have updated my Windows XP Services Configurations and Windows XP Services Information pages to include additional Service Pack 2 information. I still have several more pages to place online before I can call it complete. However, I wanted to provide another update of my findings. All dependencies have been updated and are accurate.
I have updated my Windows XP Services Configurations and Windows XP Services Information pages to include recommendations with regards to the Security Center service.
I also have formatted the Search page with the new domain look recently placed online. I appreciate your patience while I worked the issue.
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