WanderingAries

JUST shy of 70% complete and roughly 3.7k remaining

Not against, but that feels like it would require the overhaul of the CC to a great extreme. Something they really Do have in mind, but IDK what obstacles they have yet to deal with for it to happen.

Now approaching 65% and we're below 5k remaining

Yeah, I'm still waiting on the plugins that the devs had mentioned once to me early on in the new Launcher's testing. I'm sure that's on a list, but not quite ripe yet.

I think I've disabled all the MP features actually and life is throwing something my way now that this would give a wonderful distraction from, but thanks for the offer. The game surely has changed a bit since release as there are NPCs and such, but aside from a few quirks like the map, it's a good casual experience.

Seems I get more errors on the Win7 overall. Here's what I found today before cycling the system (since it's been on for a few days). There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-24084-20120906-052656.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: Unable to connect to the remote server at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.GetRequestStream() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 204 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-12991-20120904-213257.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: Unable to connect to the remote server at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.GetRequestStream() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 204 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- As for the progress, we're at +57% and nearly down to 5k files.

I have a functional base Now that allows me to have some extra storage in bulk as well as a portal. I still have quite a ways to go to build even that you'd even that, however overall overall doing pretty good.

Oh and if it wasn't clear. This is probably going to be a 2022+ build eta.

Eh, I'll muddle through the resources until I can atleast have a good grasp of managing the ships and storage. I mostly jumped back into the game because I was looking for something to get me out of a funk and none of my 100 other games sparked the interest. Hell, I did a playthrough of Detroit: Become Human last week and I hadn't touched it since launch really either.

Maybe I just need the freighter version of that part I have for the ship, but even when calling the freighter to my planet, I have to fly up for the resources. Maybe it'll let me get a portal eventually?

I think I've figured it out mostly/sorta, but it's irritating to the extreme. I'm slowly setting myself up for resource building beyond a few ships and myself. I wish it was easier to just MAKE slots on things though. I have a freighter now too, so I need to build up some funds. Also, I don't yet have access to things that expand freighter functionality yet either being so new. I'd Really like something that helps me chart out what to stock, sell, etc if anything else. Or maybe something that helps build funds quickly.

Past the halfway mark now! Had to force restart the iMini like I've done in the past for some reason. Need to figure out what causes it to get stuck asleep.

I hadn't touched this since like year one, So getting back into the game has been a bit interesting. I'm running into a lot of different things that are obviously new and yet I'm still having trouble with basic stuff like trying to use the stupid map. Is does anybody have any good guides for how to use things? And there's other things I'd like to know. For example, if I leave a ship Laden with raw material somewhere even if it's in another Solar System, then if I come back to it will it still have that where I left it?

Here's this morning's error from the i7. I did find out that the iMini's Win11 VM must have done an update because I had to log back into windows when I checked on it today, so who knows how long that was idle. There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-25166-20120907-055710.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to handle large WARC file ---> System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'C:\Users\Nathan\AppData\Local\Temp\CoH_Forums_Output\2\http_img696.imageshack.us_img696_2375_screenshot120113071824s.jpg' is denied. at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath) at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath, Boolean checkHost) at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath, Boolean checkHost) at System.IO.File.InternalWriteAllBytes(String path, Byte[] bytes, Boolean checkHost) at WHBennett.WarcExtractionRecord.StreamWARCFile(String sourceFileName, String outputDirectory, ToolStripStatusLabel& tssl) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Handler\WarcRecord.cs:line 209 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at WHBennett.WarcExtractionRecord.StreamWARCFile(String sourceFileName, String outputDirectory, ToolStripStatusLabel& tssl) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Handler\WarcRecord.cs:line 261 at WHBennett.WarcExtractionRecord..ctor(String sourceFileName, String outputDirectory, ToolStripStatusLabel& tssl) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Handler\WarcRecord.cs:line 33 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 116 --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

Encore' There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-15807-20120905-055503.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to download file. ---> System.IO.IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond. ---> System.Net.Sockets.SocketException: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size) --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size) at System.Net.FtpDataStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size) at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Download(String sourceFilename, FileInfo targetFI, Boolean PermitOverwrite) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 414 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Download(String sourceFilename, FileInfo targetFI, Boolean PermitOverwrite) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 431 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Download(String sourceFilename, String localFilename, Boolean PermitOverwrite) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 259 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 84 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-14357-20120905-032448.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: Unable to connect to the remote server at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.GetRequestStream() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 204 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

We're approaching 40% done it seems. I toyed with Parallels a bit and managed to convert to a single VM instance with full access to all the cores and RAM. Normally, this would be a bad idea, but RAM isn't an issue here and this isn't spiking all the cores either. I think the Mac will manage it better this way...or at least it will until the 14 day trial runs out on the v17 I've told it to run. God I wish I'd Sprung for the larger storage.

Next from the i7 There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-19641-20120914-155328.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: The underlying connection was closed: An unexpected error occurred on a receive. at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at System.Net.ConnectionPool.Destroy(PooledStream pooledStream) at System.Net.ConnectionPool.PutConnection(PooledStream pooledStream, Object owningObject, Int32 creationTimeout, Boolean canReuse) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.FinishRequestStage(RequestStage stage) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Abort(Exception e) at System.Net.CommandStream.CheckContinuePipeline() at System.Net.FtpDataStream.System.Net.ICloseEx.CloseEx(CloseExState closeState) at System.Net.FtpDataStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 223 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-27559-20120906-150821.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: The underlying connection was closed: An unexpected error occurred on a receive. at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at System.Net.ConnectionPool.Destroy(PooledStream pooledStream) at System.Net.ConnectionPool.PutConnection(PooledStream pooledStream, Object owningObject, Int32 creationTimeout, Boolean canReuse) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.FinishRequestStage(RequestStage stage) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Abort(Exception e) at System.Net.CommandStream.CheckContinuePipeline() at System.Net.FtpDataStream.System.Net.ICloseEx.CloseEx(CloseExState closeState) at System.Net.FtpDataStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 223 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- I'm currently pondering the subscription on Parallels as they just released v17 that's supposed to be compatible with Monterey and Win11 now (without hacks!), so we'll see if that impacts that workload at all. I'm kinda miffed as have already semi-recently paid for the update on the desktop version instead and it feels like a double dip. NeWay, time to spin-up the replacement instances.

These comparisons are making me blind at this point and so far I'm restricting to NewEgg, but I know that's bound to keep my parts knowledge base rather limited as well. So here's what I've got based on that for now. If you'll notice, I'm starting at the bottom of the barrel, while doing things like doubling my current storage capacity numbers since user data will be on the existing SSDs). By the time I'm ready ($$ etc), then we'll probably be seeing PCIe 5 and such. :p AMD Build Currently ~$1,500 Intel Build (for kicks) Currently ~$1,300 Again, just in case things change drastically over the next year or so (whenever I'm actually ready to do this), I'm leaving both paths open for now.

Yeah, I was using this at first and was getting confused. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=tomsguide&fbclid=IwAR0YzFDJsc_a6NJj9g2tsJsjJKXChCyykkMN8q32wReWEcyAF1nsRycdwO4

Wrote all of that and forgot to poke @GM Tahquitz and @Hyperstrike

I've been playing a bit with the Beta OS' lately and decided to rethink my original concept of build expansion as my testing confirms that this hardware just won't make the cut without corner clipping. Current build for reference: The current line of thinking is to retain most of the hardware (case, drives, air cooling), but replace the main core components (CPU, RAM, Mobo) with current (as of budget allowing) versions of them that meet the desired requirements. It'll be mainly for video/picture editing as the bulk of my archival project has yet to be completed. IE: I still have to do things like get this high end VCR hand cleaned for one thing, so I don't damage any cassettes that remain (a ton to be precise). I'll likely be stripping the existing build down to a simpler version of itself to replace the y2k era frankenbuild that is my dad's PC. It'll be overkill for him, but I also won't be losing any $$$ in the deal either. So what is my New wish list? Well here's what I've got to start with, but I'll need to bounce a Lot of new knowledge off you guys so that I can better understand what's out there now. Yes, I'm wanting to keep the budget under control, but I'm also wanting to get my 10+ years out of it again. Will not be overclocking, period. Motherboard Must meet the Win11 system requirements for future proofing TPM 2.0+ (hardware or software) UEFI based Secure Boot Hardware Virtualization Capable Hyper-V, etc (someone recommend a good reference guide for this please!) Platform will depend on what we flesh out, so that's still in the air. I know I'll want lots of "PCIe Lanes" though. Lots of SATA 3 headers as I'm currently using 6 for drives +1 for my optical in addition to the external SATA bay/ports on the case that I Do use when cloning or diagnosing. If I had to give a number, then I'd say no less than 8 headers (taking into account M.2 sharing) Lots of M.2 for the OS and scratch drives Lots of fan headers! I can't stress enough how quickly I ran out of fan headers with this current build as there are a ton of large fans in this case. Granted, I'd also really not want to mess terribly much with the current cabling either, but whatever. PCIe Gen 4/5 (depending on when the budget exists). Honestly, I probably wouldn't be hurting with Gen 3, but you never know what the future holds as I have a habit of pushing the limits of my tech. For example, I've been toying with the idea of one of these for some reason. UISB 3.x / USB C / Thunderbolt 4 So this is a fuzzy area as I've never plugged more than a couple things in at once (side effect of being half a room away?), But when I Do it's generally USB 3 HDDs, jump drives, or my KB/Mouse dongle. I do Now have a growing list of USB C based devices that I may or may not ever plug into the computer though. Thunderbolt because I also have Mac devices and being able to share TB based things may be a thing in the future. RGB...not that big into it and it Better have an off switch or able to seriously dim the colors if I need to leave it running overnight *coughs* Spelunker *coughs* Wi-Fi 6E+ built-in would be a bonus, but I may eventually end up hardwired The newer 2.5 Gbps Lan would be Awesome, but I'm not likely to have networking beyond 1 Gbps anytime soon. BT 5.x would also be an awesome feature for accessories, but at the same time, I've rarely used it TBH. Even when I Did it was file sharing and that was a bad idea anyway. Below $500 would be nice as I've yet to look at the NVME drives yet too. CPU This is probably my biggest hurdle right now as I've not compared architecture in ages, so I'm leaving this wide open for now. 8+ Cores @ as high of a speed as possible without OC Would be Really cool if I can keep using my Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler to save some $$. All teh lanes! Ok seriously though, the little I remember about it, I know that I don't wanna bottleneck at the CPU for PCIe lanes. I still need to read up on this tech some more. While having an APU would be cool again (If say the GPU fails), but I'll still be able to use my GTX 970 until I need something better or it dies. Again with the sub-$500 mark if possible. For Intel Apparently the Z590 platform according to what I'm seeing. I saw the 11700K Rocket Lake series as a direct successor for my 3770k, but I'm also reading that the 12th Gens are around the corner as well. I liked that this had 8 core / 16 threads as that would double what I have now (and then some). I wasn't sure what benefit I'd get from an i9 TBH and certainly would like to keep my CPU cost in the sub-$500 range as much as possible. I noticed it's dual channel memory based, so I'm not sure what my limitations would be. For AMD A confusing mix of AMD4 and something call sTR4/x4/etc I'm admittedly lost in both comparison and understanding the platform variety. From what I Do understand, I'm likely looking into either the Ryzen 7/9 or Threadripper series it seems, but the differences are confusing. RAM I'm currently running just fine with 32 Gb of RAM, but I'd like the Option to shoot the moon if necessary when choosing the motherboard. Realistically though, I'll likely be sitting at 32-64 Gb in the end unless I go heavy into VMs. Obviously the decision will be heavily based on the CPU platform, but I think the G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series looks pretty good. Once everything else is decided, I'll look for the best deal on these as I'd like to stay below $300-ish at first.

If you haven't guessed, I just paste em because select all is muscle memory and faster than reading. :p There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-12753-20120905-073400.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: The underlying connection was closed: An unexpected error occurred on a receive. at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at System.Net.ConnectionPool.Destroy(PooledStream pooledStream) at System.Net.ConnectionPool.PutConnection(PooledStream pooledStream, Object owningObject, Int32 creationTimeout, Boolean canReuse) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.FinishRequestStage(RequestStage stage) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Abort(Exception e) at System.Net.CommandStream.CheckContinuePipeline() at System.Net.FtpDataStream.System.Net.ICloseEx.CloseEx(CloseExState closeState) at System.Net.FtpDataStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 223 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

The one lone error of the latest restart. SSDD There was an error in the application. Please copy and paste the following text in a message to the program author: System.Exception: Error while processing file 'boards.cityofheroes.com-threads-range-23423-20120905-164947.warc' ---> System.Exception: Failed to upload file. ---> System.Net.WebException: The underlying connection was closed: An unexpected error occurred on a receive. at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at System.Net.ConnectionPool.Destroy(PooledStream pooledStream) at System.Net.ConnectionPool.PutConnection(PooledStream pooledStream, Object owningObject, Int32 creationTimeout, Boolean canReuse) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.FinishRequestStage(RequestStage stage) at System.Net.FtpWebRequest.SyncRequestCallback(Object obj) at System.Net.CommandStream.Abort(Exception e) at System.Net.CommandStream.CheckContinuePipeline() at System.Net.FtpDataStream.System.Net.ICloseEx.CloseEx(CloseExState closeState) at System.Net.FtpDataStream.Dispose(Boolean disposing) at System.IO.Stream.Close() at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 223 --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(FileInfo fi, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 227 at COH_WARC_Processor.FTPclient.Upload(String localFilename, String targetFilename) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\FTP Client.cs:line 108 at COH_WARC_Processor.MainForm.BtnProcess_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Projects\COH WARC Handler\WHB WARC Processor\MainForm.cs:line 136 --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

I decided to cut the VM instances in half as I didn't realize each one was trying to take 25-30%+ of the respective vCPU. Hopefully this will reduce the number of truly frozen instance and maybe go faster since they're not maxing each VM out this time. I still have to check on the i7 though as I didn't look at it from that perspective yet since it doesn't have the VM overhead. I did swap back to the Win7 drive though as it feels more stable than the Win11 hack I did. Edit: I'm gonna drop the i7 instances in half as well to give the CPU some breathing room. Taskmanager doesn't show the same way in Win7, so I'm not 100% sure how much each instance is taking.

Doesn't ring a bell, but I wasn't is in the group as most (to know people). The LL Discord's been quiet for quite a while or I'd direct you there.