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by MidiV
Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: D1 in russian
Replies: 8
Views: 2957

Re: D1 in russian

My tool for font file generation is rough and completely not user-friendly, at least in current state.
I can help with instructions though
by MidiV
Sun Dec 15, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: D1 in russian
Replies: 8
Views: 2957

Re: D1 in russian

Any way to get this translation part of the regular Rebirth release so it doesn't just fall behind? I hope that someday it will be so. But for now it's a bit tricky since lot of text strings in Rebirth are inside the code and can't be replaced from external files. Zico knows about this release and ...
by MidiV
Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: D1 in russian
Replies: 8
Views: 2957

Re: D1 in russian

Thanks! :lol:
I think that D2 will be next.
by MidiV
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:26 am
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: D1 in russian
Replies: 8
Views: 2957

D1 in russian

Hello all! For all russian-speaking fans I would like to proudly present russian version of Descent 1. It has been released recently on Russian Descent Outpost. There are two versions available: original D1 for DOS and translated D1X-Rebirth 0.58.1 (Windows-build). Archives contain only modified res...
by MidiV
Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: [Split] On perceptions in Russia
Replies: 275
Views: 13917

Re: [Split] On perceptions in Russia

Well, I'm not a politologist. Since i'm not frequent traveller to U.S. and most of information is coming from mass-media (and it's lame to trust every article etc) i can't say for sure yes or no. But i think that in a one way or another we can find some common problems that exist in our countries an...
by MidiV
Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:16 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: [Split] On perceptions in Russia
Replies: 275
Views: 13917

Re: [Split] On perceptions in Russia

In the same post you say black people are good enough to hold managerial positions, but can't say if they're as smart as native Russians... You say it's a "It's a very questionable point", and you "won't argue on that". It's not questionable. It's just **** wrong because they're...
by MidiV
Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: [Split] On perceptions in Russia
Replies: 275
Views: 13917

Re: [Split] On perceptions in Russia

Which russian companies have a black man or woman as an executive? Name one. N/p, personally me has been working in 2 companies (language academy and development organization) - executives were afro-russians. Also, i've met in person Jean Sagbo (politician), president of large science center in Rus...
by MidiV
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:20 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: [Split] On perceptions in Russia
Replies: 275
Views: 13917

Re: [Split] On perceptions in Russia

Before I continue, what is the highest position (rank in office) you've ever seen a Russian black man hold in Russia? Well, I know some of the top execuves in our companies. Why should we care about that, btw?! I have to say that i'm agree with Sigma in many points. Most of the normal ordinary peop...
by MidiV
Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Missing arrows on shortcuts & windows magnifier
Replies: 2
Views: 937

Re: Missing arrows on shortcuts & windows magnifier

Yes,i've seen that issue - it exists in WinXP also. Windows rearranges icon(s) every time when it (them) doesn't fit to 'new' desktop area (changed by magnifier, resolution change and some other programs). i found only 2 solutions: open magnifier, arrange icons and close magnifier (the same with low...
by MidiV
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Descent on OverClocked ReMix!
Replies: 2
Views: 372

Re: Descent on OverClocked ReMix!

Very nice remix! Yay, my favourite Descent theme (from setup and l12 :) )
by MidiV
Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:18 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Any BF3 Players out there?
Replies: 54
Views: 4867

Re: Any BF3 Players out there?

Yeah, BF3 is definitely not a flight sim, just like it's not a combat sim. IRL, one hit and you're not doing so hot! If BF3 will be done as possible close to RL who will play it then? Very limited amount of people, imho. [flame] One death = account termination, buy another copy of game. Over[/flame...
by MidiV
Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Electronic Arts at its finest
Replies: 27
Views: 2310

Re: Electronic Arts at its finest

...At least Midi's friend was courteous. That must have took some self-control. He was literally "rotating over the floor and laughing" after such productive chat. Now he's nearly mad because an issue isn't resolved for now - every day/night server disconnects all the 64 players and just ...
by MidiV
Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:32 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Electronic Arts at its finest
Replies: 27
Views: 2310

Re: Electronic Arts at its finest

Heh, 4 days ago there was another epic conversation with EA support (Rented Battlefield 3 server disconnects people) The 1st guy just said "Ok" after problem was described and got disconnected. :) Then my friend was chatting with another guy: -- Ashish: Thanks for contacting EA Help! My na...
by MidiV
Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Any BF3 Players out there?
Replies: 54
Views: 4867

Re: Any BF3 Players out there?

I was playing the Beta on PC last weekend. The game looks very promising, but Origin online system is very buggy and boring, imho. I really didn't like it much. Also it went not quite clear to me is it possible to create multiple soldiers under one account or not. btw, with joystick interceptors are...
by MidiV
Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:08 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Fusion Charge/MD Zoom Solution for Windows 64 bit
Replies: 16
Views: 4205

That's nice!
Glad to help.
by MidiV
Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Fusion Charge/MD Zoom Solution for Windows 64 bit
Replies: 16
Views: 4205

This sounds strange. I have no idea what happens.
I've uploaded screens with settings - may be it will help somehow?!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1599912/p1.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1599912/p2.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1599912/adv.png
by MidiV
Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Fusion Charge/MD Zoom Solution for Windows 64 bit
Replies: 16
Views: 4205

Re:

Freakster wrote:There any other way to make it without the use of scroll lock?
I did it without any Scroll lock use - just created config only for main.exe
by MidiV
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:36 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Fusion Charge/MD Zoom Solution for Windows 64 bit
Replies: 16
Views: 4205

Very nice, thanks!
Works on Windows XP 32bit like a charm!
by MidiV
Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: What happened to the WNFC thread?
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

I had the same situation with other thread.
As i understand thread was restored then
by MidiV
Fri May 21, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Google's logo is different today
Replies: 10
Views: 881

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Oh, yes, 2 hands, 2 players mode, at least 2 levels to beat. I know how to PLAY it. :)
by MidiV
Tue May 18, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Bug Wars
Replies: 7
Views: 851

Awesome! I was thinking about something like that 2 or 3 years ago on the camping :)
by MidiV
Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: The end of PlanetDescent.com ?
Replies: 20
Views: 2417

Re:

I just remembered I have the DCA (Descent Community Album), which was on PD.com. You'd never guess which people here were musicians... or that ThunderBunny made a song called Maniacal Killer... One track from that album is mine :) It's a pity that PD was just shut down (it looks so) - there were lo...
by MidiV
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:37 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Robo-anarchy level suggestion?
Replies: 1
Views: 863

Robo-anarchy level suggestion?

Hello! Do you know what levels are good to play in robo-anarchy mode (Descent 3)?
I mean levels that are not very complex/large and have matcens where robots will respawn from time to time to add some \"spice\" to the other players?
by MidiV
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Descent release date
Replies: 19
Views: 6640

Yes, you're right but alongside with that I've found some press releases and now I assume December, 21 (1994) as release date for Descent (shareware).
by MidiV
Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:31 am
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Descent release date
Replies: 19
Views: 6640

Thank you very much! I've found that CD in ObiWanKenobi's collection (what a collection!) and also I've found small article written by him.
by MidiV
Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:03 am
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Descent release date
Replies: 19
Views: 6640

Wow, that's cool. First time I played Descent in the middle of 1995 as I remember - my friend said that he knows a crazy game about destroying reactors and fighting insane robots :) Have you ever seen that CD (or may be somebody its lucky owner)? http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/descent/cover-art/g...
by MidiV
Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Descent release date
Replies: 19
Views: 6640

Thank you! That page is interesting.
Unfortunately there's nothing written about Germany-specific version or other releases.
by MidiV
Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:35 am
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Descent release date
Replies: 19
Views: 6640

Descent release date

Hello, I'd like to ask \"old skool fans\" of Descent - do you know anything about original Descent release date? I'm just curious - I know that Interplay released Descent demo on 21st of December, 1994 (I found some press-releases and other info). Full retail version in USA was released on...
by MidiV
Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:32 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descent LAN - St. Petersburg, Russia - 19-20 September 2009
Replies: 3
Views: 1329

LAN party cancelled

LAN party canceled due to lack of participants.
by MidiV
Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:05 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Russian Descent Outpost
Replies: 8
Views: 1550

Thank you!
by MidiV
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:09 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Russian Descent Outpost
Replies: 8
Views: 1550

Unfortunately manufacturers do not ship outside the CIS yet.
Probably i'll set up another shop on CafePress a bit later or may be someone else will do it.
by MidiV
Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Russian Descent Outpost
Replies: 8
Views: 1550

Wow

Whahow, only a week ago I've decided to draw and try to sell some stuff for continued support of my site and it looks like news spread around pretty fast :) Thanks, akula65. I'll ask manufacturers about possibility of shipping outside of Commonwealth of Independent States. I'm afraid that shipping c...
by MidiV
Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:07 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: important survey regarding your connection speed
Replies: 64
Views: 8050

Well i'm using only 256 kbit down and 128 kbit up
But i'm not frequent player anyway.
by MidiV
Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Woman found in jungle after being lost for 18 years
Replies: 35
Views: 1885

Just one word - incredible.
Hope in future she will be able to describe how it was possible for her to stay alive. It's very interesting fact.
by MidiV
Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: in case you ever go to america, learn these phrases first.
Replies: 15
Views: 1162

Stereotypes ?
by MidiV
Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:36 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Moscow LAN Party - 30 September 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Yeah, i was thinking about merging our parties but unfortunately (as i know) for most of our participants visiting Germany only for two days is a bit expensive (i mean journey cost/time spent ratio is pretty high) so it's possible only by chance :/
Hope our 'activists' will show up on next LANs.
by MidiV
Tue May 23, 2006 2:22 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Weapon Drop
Replies: 30
Views: 3238

IMHO, weapon drop is pretty much useful in hot Mosterball games.
For example, damaged player could drop BlackShark or Vauss to another team mate (or just to more skilled Vauss player).
by MidiV
Sun May 14, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Weapon Drop
Replies: 30
Views: 3238

Several years ago i was asking someone from Outrage will be implemented weapons drop in 1.5 patch or not. He replied that no plans for this yet and patch should fix bugs and no additional features like weapon drop are planned. So... years had passed.... and no noticeable changes in this area. Sad. M...
by MidiV
Wed May 10, 2006 3:09 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Russian LAN Party - 22 April 2006 - St. Petersburg
Replies: 12
Views: 1824

Yes, you could find us online from time to time.
As i know McSeam plays regularly.
It's cool that community is still alive!
by MidiV
Fri May 05, 2006 8:34 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Russian LAN Party - 22 April 2006 - St. Petersburg
Replies: 12
Views: 1824

Akula65, you're right, and thanks for posting! It's really nice to see any comments about our small parties here on DBB. Two images with name captions were added recently: http://rdo.unirep.ru/partyb/all_finished-with_names.jpg and http://rdo.unirep.ru/partyb/all_finished_3-with_names.jpg McSeam was...