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Automatic message XC321-7   Eyes Only Pakrat   Spa here, I was passing through Ak's Gate and as I was entering the Earth Side Gate this Data cube attached itself to my data link   After listening to it, I scoured all the quadrants and both gates, no sled, no asteroid and no hulks so I'm not sure if this was a... oh what did they call it... ah, an April Fools Joke.  I am sending the message to you just in case there is some truth to this recording   End Message... Encryption code 334.45.Zulu   ***Voice activation Xanax “Start recording. Dead man’s switch set” *** The probe returned as I expected and I removed the camera module and placed it in the developing machine and waited. Old tech took time to work, and all the research I had done over the years was hopefully going to pay off. I thought about how I first saw the hulks floating around this asteroid, Asteroid 642 to be exact, surveyed so long ago and buried deep in old archives that only by digging through layers of information was I able to find any reference to it and what was written was very scarce and intriguing   ‘Asteroid 642. Sector: Akron’s Gate. Quadrant 4. Composition: unknown. Oval shape. Strong magnetic field?. ***WARNING** No probes landed, all attempts failed”   The only thing that saved me from the same fate as the other ships which are now hulks was a Jenquai Explorer warping in and as the looting sequence started, the JE ship went dark and a massive drain on the ships power system was detected. I reversed thrusters and sent a probe to see what could have caused the malfunction of the JE ship. As the probe headed to the ship it was displaying all data it could analyse from the immediate area, it stopped transmitting 24Ks from the JE ship, the last item displayed on the recording I could see was a total power failure.   A quick survey around the asteroid showed 48 ships, now hulks, floating long dead and forgotten, there was an old PS ship closest to the asteroid that could have mined the asteroid that was one of the first designed ships incorporating mechanical and electronic controls that left Mars after gene call forwarding was developed. “That’s old” I thought, this asteroid has been capturing ships for years, yet nothing is shown on any map that it ever existed apart from what I found. I recall finding information on the PS ships of the era and looked at the manufacturing processes on how they were build. Combining mechanical and electronic controls to fly the ship and activate the mining sequence, the mechanical components controlled the position thrusters to manoeuvre the ship into mining range then the electronic controls were activated to mine the asteroid. That could explain why the ship was in mining proximity to the asteroid, but didn’t explain the other ships and why they were all ‘dead’.   I released a data satellite and set it to record, which required returning to the satellite every 3 weeks to remove the data and visual images. Over a period of a year I recorded 2 more ships approach the asteroid and displayed the same event that I witnessed with the JE ship, they started looting the hulks and then nothing. The information gathered and analysed with every possible piece of equipment available to me showed nothing. As frustration started to upset my normal running routine, I went to the gene repository and filed a request to research old gene manipulation techniques knowing that searching will also give sideline information on old and now thought redundant technology which was niggling in the back of my mind as I’m sure had something to do with that old PS hulk.   While studying in the gene repository I read old scripts on power leakage displays using analogue meters wired to recorders that were used, so I built a prototype by requesting through the Market Channel a certain set of parts to  purchase, that when  combined built a power reductor jet engine with an analogue recording device that  transferred the readings to a mechanical foil strip, I recalled this idea from old black box recording devices used in twentieth century aircraft. Having a flash of inspiration I studied lander designs going back to the first space exploration devices sent from Earth; this gave me valuable insight into mechanical propulsion systems. A probe was duly build and fitted with propellant tanks and all and any devices I could think of that operated using mechanical activation, I even re-engineered a ‘polaroid’ camera which developed its own pictures and added 35mm film cameras set to different visual wavelengths with attached mechanical apparatus to wind and click the shutter buttons. When the probe was completed I returned to Ak’s Gate and set the probe to do a flyby of the asteroid when my satellite detected another ship approaching the debris area.   Resetting the satellite to activate the probe and send a message when it detected another ship approaching thus saving a return visit every 3 weeks, I returned to mining for the market and waited knowing it was no use sitting idle and not knowing what might be needed or built, I studied old gene records and built anything that was uncovered from old technology.   “Satellite X341 detected ship approaching Asteroid 642, Drone probe released. End”   That message woke me so I recalled the mining drones that were mining low level ores in Asteroid Belt alpha, while they were returning I checked my ship. When the last drone was emptied and stacked in its cradle, I warped to Jove’s Fury for supplies and to gather equipment long built and placed in vault storage. With all sensors pushed to maximum detection I waited at the satellite for the return of the drone probe. It had been set to release from the satellite do a sweep of the detected ship and a run pass the asteroid and return. I filled the developing tanks for the film and while setting the computers to read the mechanical data when the drone probe returned, I saw a flash in the corner of my eye from the main screen, looking out, nothing was visible, but when I checked the recorder there was a slight indication of power usage or drain coming from the same direction as asteroid 642.    “Satellite X341 detected ship approaching Satellite X341. End”   The probe was returning so I readied the docking cradle for the drone probe and watched as it docked and cycled into the cargo bay, I noticed the power display was not displaying a reading meaning all the power had been drained, that was expected. I removed the camera cover from the module, the ‘polaroid’ camera had discharged all its film cartridge paper onto a metal grate which destroyed the film except the last picture and it showed a hexagon pattern of what looked like small spires with a central spire and all were just glowing and joined by what looked like lighting. When the developing machine printed the 35mm camera pictures in normal light there was nothing to see except the asteroid surface, but the infrared pictures showed a different story. The camera captured 2 ships that looked like they were about to loot a hulk, a TS and a PW in tow and the lightning display was incredible, the ships were being drained of power. I removed the ‘Black Box’ and put the etchings through the recorder display and it confirmed the power drain from the drone and it wasn’t constant. The display showed a slow drain as the drone approached the asteroid and the camera displayed the power being drained to the central spire on a hexagon a kilometre above the ‘nose’ of the asteroid, but the time frame shows the power drain went off the display just as the two ships arrived in the ‘drain’ zone. Working on the data available I came to the conclusion the drain responds to the power available but where is it going? Into those spires? Then where?   I released an electronic probe and a mechanical probe and set them to record, knowing I will lose the electronic probe but needed more data on the spires. I set the probes to impulse at the central spire that was captured on the film above the ‘nose’ of the asteroid. The probes exited the cargo bay and headed to the asteroid, the electronic probe failed, but because of an incorrect navigating data input I had placed the mechanical probe behind the electronic probe. This error pushed the probes into the asteroid and the probes deflected away from the asteroid instead of returning to my ship. After the drones had passed far enough away from the asteroid I recovered the probes and returned to the satellite and studied the data from them. Nothing on the electronic probe, but the mechanical probes pictures showed the power from the electronic probe being drawn to the central spire and then I noticed there was power in the electronic probe. Another combination of probes was launched to the same coordinates as the first pair but this time the navigation data was adjusted so the probes were side by side. I stared in amazement as both probes returned and reading the data, both functioned as designed and no power was drained from the electronic probe.   I studied the data long and hard, something has changed, but what? Then 2 things happened, first, was a series of images being displayed from the broken electronic probe that bounced off the asteroid and second was a message from the data analyse console. I looked at the two screens and was dumbfounded. The pictures being displayed in a repeat sequence showed the probes defence screen hitting a spire and breaking it and smashing into the asteroid and bouncing off. The second screen showed the data indicating the asteroid was hollow. I raced to the second set of probes and removed the camera modules from both and set up the mechanical camera to develop, and loading the electronic data sat down and looked at the display. The display showed the probe approaching the asteroid and as the command to return was activated the probe turned and I just made out the broken spire. Freezing the display I could not enlarge the screen to any zoom to get a clear image so I waited for the timer to inform me the 35mm film was ready. While I waited I set up the on-board display to view the asteroid in zoom and scour the surface looking for spires now I had an idea what to look for. After setting the program parameters I went for a long overdue rest and programed a large lunch from the food dispenser when I woke up.   “Satellite X341 detected ship approaching Asteroid 642. End”    I had just woken up and went to the cockpit, scanned and recorded a JE impulse to the hulk closest to where my probes hit the asteroid point. A hulk was to one side of the broken spire and the JE looted it, as the ship moved to the next hulk, I waited to see what would happen, nothing, the JE looted the next hulk, then started heading towards another next hulk which was further away from the ‘nose’ of the asteroid. The ship stopped, and started spinning slowly like the rest of the hulks, I checked the data, and another ship had been drained and now joined the rest of the derelict hulks. I noticed more ships were exploring, so I decided I had to advance my inspection and possible landing on the asteroid before anyone else claims it. Heading to the dispenser, I grabbed the developed prints and sat down and ate while looking at the data. The program I inputted, by studying the surface and finding hexagon patterns, the spires stood out even though they looked like normal pieces of the asteroid and the JE that I just observed did indeed head towards the next hexagon pattern aft of the one that my probe had broken. I sent a new electronic probe with all the instruments my spacesuit would use; I waited for the return of the probe to see if landing at the broken spire would affect any of the instruments. I build a sled that would carry a variety of tools and instruments, I set about making my journey to the asteroid as safe as possible using old technology and the latest devices I could beg, borrow, steal or buy.   The probe returned after completing a touch and go on the surface of the asteroid and no instrument failed and no power was drained. Setting off, I kept a constant voice recording of what was happening and everything I did. After landing a metre away from the spire, a few instruments were placed on the surface and detailed readings were recorded. A set of mini probes were sent in different directions with trips set in them to drop beacons and markers when they lost power, thus I had a working area displayed on my monitors after they all went dead. I found I was in a circle 40 metres wide and the broken spire was exactly in the centre of the circle. I methodically removed the entire spire and every piece was bagged and boxed and placed on the sled ready to be sent back to my ship or sent to a safe place according to the parameters of the Dead man’s switch, When I examined the ground I was stunned to see a circle resembling a recessed hatch that was uncovered when all the debris was removed. Examining the area around the circle, I found a deep indentation slightly curved about 20cms deep with what looked like a press button at the bottom. After finding the button I set a dead man’s switch to send the sled to the ancient gate to Sol sector with instructions to contact Net 7 News as I knew if anything untold happened to me, the news would be published. I grabbed a long metal probe and ever so slowly inserted the probe into the indentation and pressed the button, nothing happened, I repeated the operation, still nothing, so I grabbed a plastic probe and pressed the button, the hatch slowly raised and moved away from the opening on a crystal arm which allowed a large entrance area. I sent a probe down and watched the display show a large chamber with what looked like an airlock built into the back wall of the hatch area.   Entering the hatch chamber, I scanned every mm that could be seen and loading all the devices I manufactured, I used the plastic probe to press another button inside another indention simular to the one on the surface. The upper hatch closed and a low level yellow glow engulfed the chamber. I noticed a few sparks around my suit and equipment but nothing malfunctioned and testing all my devices, they still had power and showed correct data. My spacesuit deflated indicating pressure and testing the atmosphere, slightly higher oxygen than earth standard, the air was breathable. After inspecting the airlock controls I spun the wheel and slowly pulled the hatch open and sent a mini probe through and watched the display, nothing on the monitor showed as the probe moved down a corridor descending on a slight angle 20 metres before stopping at another bulkhead door. The probe suddenly stopped, the data displayed a major power drain before going offline and I felt a momentary change in pressure indicating a hatch or something had been opened. After waiting for a few minutes I slowly entered the corridor and the airlock hatch closed behind me, no lights were visible and I’m moving towards the bulkhead I viewed on the monitor from the probe and I can hear something… “Clicking and skittering of hairy, chitinous legs coming from the darkness” ***End recording. Dead man’s switch activated***  

:(  Needs to be closed before a 'Flame War' starts

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your bios is set to onboard video, at startup press del key or whatever key required and go into bios and change to the video card you want to use.

So EnB is ok on your older computer? If so, it is your new computer you need to look at, something is slowing it down your end, EnB is still as fast as ever.   Actually the updates do not need to be added, if you have good virus protection you are covered.   Most of the time the updates are updating bloatware not the actual operating system itself.   I mention this because I use 2 computers where I work at my library and they have a 'test' version of Win7 SP1 Ultimate on them with a 'test' version of Office 2010. I have never updated them and EnB works fine,,, err everything I do and use on them is fine, and I'm 'testing' a wireless connection from across the road to run them on the internet at 150kps. That's why I mention EnB is still as fast as ever.

If you had answered on your TS you would have satisfied staff that you were indeed not using a macro. By not answering and as your group were still looting etc I'm guessing you were logged off. You were lucky you didn't get a 24 hour ban.   In your defence a message could have been sent to all the members in the group for a response, but it didn't happen.   All I can suggest is you need to cycle thru your toons to answer such requests/warnings.

To move the game windows you right click on the window icon in the taskbar, you should see 'move' typing, there will be no cursor so you will need to move your cursor to see the 'move' typing highlighted, when you click on the 'move' typing there should be a 4 way arrow icon on the game window, drag to where you want to place it on your desktop

Just re-read first post.  2 computers, the older one works fine, new one doesn't, seems like something wrong with new computer, not the EnB Server.   All the signs are pointing to something on your 1 yo computer. Can you do a restore and go back a few updates and see if an older restore will load EnB at the faster speed? If so, look at what has been updated.   Don't know if you have tried this already, but bloatware tends to upset EnB as it is +12 years old now.

I used to have the same problem, bound to be posts of mine on the forums about it, eventually I followed a few ideas and they seemed to work.   In the long run I re-installed EnB after completely removing all traces of N7 and EnB in registry and following the instructions reloaded EnB then Net7 and let it update etc.   Works fine now except the crash to Meagan and Gate to Desktop now and then.   Running Win7 Sp1 on a homebuilt comp at 3.2Ghz i3 with 4 gig ram, 1 terabyte hard drive and a medium lvl Video Card with only the first 3 boxes ticked on start-up. I only tick the delete TH6 files once a month Also I run EnB from my Library Computer with is an old Pentium4 3Ghz, 512 meg ram, 80 gig hdd and on-board Video, put win7 sp1 on it, runs fine. Upped the ram to 1 gig yesterday and could multibox 2 accounts

Nice to see you back, happy flying m8

I had the same in Rag at Chavez Base, but I didn't die, I was lucky

Know exactly where you coming from, I am now able to spend more time playing now, but was out of the game for a while. I hope your RL and work continue to give you good times and satisfaction. hopefully the game will grow and still be running when you are able to spend some time back here in EnBU

Known problem. There are posts on attempts to 'fix' this problem, but I've tried them all and still get the problem

Throws all paperwork regarding pulling and building Just saved me a lot of writing, you already did what I was starting to write down Thanks And I was getting nearly the same results as you up to round 45 using a lvl 1 beam on my PW in Mars

Brother... Play... Own account... You boo booed

I use /endtalk in terminals as I read somewhere that you need to have a job highlighted to use /unstuck. Don't know how truthful that is

Try making another user and just have EnB on it, sometimes bloatware loaded at log-in on win7 64bit upsets EnB I have created a user just for EnB myself, also I had to re-install EnB approx 3 or 4 times to get the certificate to work

Have a chat to Phorlaug

Withhold donations, no money for servers, DEVS cannot make changes to a game that cannot be accessed, Good thinking Gunsmith, think you are shooting blanks.   Not a flame at you, but there will be.   I think in an attempt to fix the problem some code may have been changed and part of the code included damage, thanks for bringing the problem to the attention of the DEVS, much appreciated.

Ahhh. Bloatware strikes again

I had to buy a Microsoft mouse as the Logitech mouse I had would fail to register. Wondering if the Razor mouse might have the same problem, try another mouse

What Operating System are you using? Need somewhere to start looking for answers

I am in Australia and from about 1 pm to midnight have a lot of gating and crashing events. Last night I followed the "change your mtu..." and ran the game for 4 hours without a crash   Change your MTU under Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8     Those who are having gating issues, I suggest to try the "change your mtu..." it might just work for you   My base number was 1500 and as per the instructions I lowered the figure to total 1492, who would think 8 units would make that much of a difference

Going thru Aragoth Prime, lvl 4 navigation device is better than lvl 6, used on same toon. lvl 4 gives a better run below the station, lvl 6 goes above the station making 1 extra nav point to fly by

I did the same, using Chrome in another log in user on my computer, actually I put EnB and all my links for anything EnB in the new log in user