# talk **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=215 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 216 --- ## [First attempt at a character!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-attempt-at-a-character/261162)
**Author:** [@stu\_t](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stu_t)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-attempt-at-a-character/261162 "2008-05-28T08:54:20Z")
Just messing around because of my new found interest in characters and toys! http://www.splerh.com/ let me know what you think (in mind its my first ever attempt) cheers stu --- ## [Windows Live disconnection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-disconnection/260745)
**Author:** [@monkfish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monkfish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-disconnection/260745 "2008-05-28T06:43:47Z")
Hi everyone, been browsing for a while but never posted. I'm having a problem with Windows Live Messenger, every time I start a conversation it disconnects. After I sign back in I can then speak to the person who previou… --- ## [Is this a good gaming machine?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-good-gaming-machine/261108)
**Author:** [@nooreyg126](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nooreyg126)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-good-gaming-machine/261108 "2008-05-28T06:43:08Z")
I have been thinking about getting a gaming deaktop or laptop, I know that generally laptops are not good for gaming, and my budget is about $1000 not good for gaming, I have found a deal on the Dell XPS 420 desktop with… --- ## [How to copy \*.vob files on DVD to the hard disk and merge them together](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-copy-vob-files-on-dvd-to-the-hard-disk-and-merge-them-together/261214)
**Author:** [@zengpeiwen1719](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zengpeiwen1719)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-copy-vob-files-on-dvd-to-the-hard-disk-and-merge-them-together/261214 "2008-05-28T06:42:30Z")
When copying VOB files to the hard disk, due to CSS protection, generally the copied movies can not be played on the player and become the noisy sound, even more serious, the movies are not allowed to copy to the hard di… --- ## [Storing Camera Filters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-camera-filters/261289)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-camera-filters/261289 "2008-05-28T06:17:06Z")
I'm beginning to hold onto more than one UV filter, so I was curious the best way to keep filters (and lenses, I suppose, too). Are you supposed to keep them in the original little box they come in, or store them in on… --- ## [Photoshop Effects Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-effects-problem/261460)
**Author:** [@thesupermarket](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thesupermarket)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-effects-problem/261460 "2008-05-27T23:16:02Z")
Call me a noob if you like \[angry\] but i'm working in photoshop and i have drop shadow layer effects on a few different layers. when i add the effect to a new layer and then change the drop shadow settings to suite that… --- ## [Background image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-image/261459)
**Author:** [@flashjones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashjones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-image/261459 "2008-05-27T21:52:04Z")
I know this may be the simplest question ever but I am having a hard time getting my background image on my site to look good and not choppy. I cut out a square, I set it as my background image in dreamweaver and it alwa… --- ## [DancingType](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dancingtype/260333)
**Author:** [@tezzutezzu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tezzutezzu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dancingtype/260333 "2008-05-27T20:02:18Z")
Hello Kirupians, I've just finished an experiment on visualizing sound with type. here's the result (the audio in the beginning is quite low so turn up your speakers!) and here more info about the project. let me kno… --- ## [Sticky Contact Form with Validation & PHP Email 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-contact-form-with-validation-php-email-2-0/260886)
**Author:** [@esgraphicartist](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esgraphicartist)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-contact-form-with-validation-php-email-2-0/260886 "2008-05-27T19:18:56Z")
Thanks to numerous inquiries from Kirupa user joshcaple on my last Thread, I have revised the contact form considerably. The revisions involve having default text set into the form on load, instead of static labels for e… --- ## [Song hints](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/song-hints/261439)
**Author:** [@sekasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sekasi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/song-hints/261439 "2008-05-27T17:04:55Z")
Hey guys. I'm looking for a few songs in the same style of Rob Dougans Matrix themes (Chateau and such). Ie, electronic, fast paced and "bombastic" in lack of better words with hints of symphonies. Thankful for an… --- ## [I think Comcast is throttling YouTube...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-think-comcast-is-throttling-youtube/261381)
**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-think-comcast-is-throttling-youtube/261381 "2008-05-27T16:56:14Z")
I have a fast cable connection, but I consistently have problems with YouTube. I recently noticed that I can stream video, even at higher resolution, from other sites - but the second I touch YouTube the stream crawwwls. … --- ## [Bacteria Tower Defense (not just a video game)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bacteria-tower-defense-not-just-a-video-game/261433)
**Author:** [@ziptrack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ziptrack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bacteria-tower-defense-not-just-a-video-game/261433 "2008-05-27T16:20:06Z")
I just completed the final touches on my first flash game - Bacteria Tower Defense. I'm looking to get some more feedback before I do a final release. If you're kind enough to take a look, I'd appreciate it (as well as a… --- ## [Thisisnotarickroll.uni.cc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thisisnotarickroll-uni-cc/261363)
**Author:** [@wiifanatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wiifanatic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thisisnotarickroll-uni-cc/261363 "2008-05-27T13:20:47Z")
ThisIsNotARickRoll.uni.cc is simply not a rick roll. Its something, something else. \[OLD CONTENT\] =====WARNING!!!====== The following content may contain a rick roll, if you click on it I am am not responsible if you… --- ## [Saving Large Background Image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-large-background-image/261378)
**Author:** [@3dtoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3dtoon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-large-background-image/261378 "2008-05-27T12:23:16Z")
Hi Can some one tell me how to save or create a page with this background effect like http://www.tvguide.com/. I like that every time you scale the browser the image in the background hides and the contend always sta… --- ## [Tell me 10 things I should do on Mac OS X](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-me-10-things-i-should-do-on-mac-os-x/260917)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-me-10-things-i-should-do-on-mac-os-x/260917 "2008-05-27T11:57:20Z")
I got a hold of a Mac for a few weeks that I can use personally. Show me 10 things that I can do on a Mac (either programs, or tricks, etc) that'll make me want to switch. For background info, I got into Linux recently… --- ## [Game Check: ArMatika](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-check-armatika/261284)
**Author:** [@aturner72](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aturner72)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-check-armatika/261284 "2008-05-27T10:54:05Z")
Hi there Gang, I was wondering if you could take a peek and let me know if the game I built functions ok. Does it get kind of sluggish on your computer? If so, lemme know what your OS / RAM / Browser / Flash plugin is.… --- ## [Docbrowniscoming.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/docbrowniscoming-com/261356)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/docbrowniscoming-com/261356 "2008-05-27T03:13:02Z")
My friends at school decided it was absolutely necessary that this site exist. So I built it. \[smiley\] DocBrownIsComing.com And, of course: http://digg.com/comedy/Counting\_Down\_to\_Dr\_Emmett\_Brown --- ## [Smudge on lens messed up my photo](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smudge-on-lens-messed-up-my-photo/258857)
**Author:** [@njhokie2002](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/njhokie2002)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smudge-on-lens-messed-up-my-photo/258857 "2008-05-26T23:36:52Z")
Is there a way to use photoshop to somewhat correct/restore my image? There apparently was a smudge on my lens which "clouded" the right portion of this image. I'm no pro using channels, etc. in photoshop so if anyone… --- ## [MoMa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moma/261290)
**Author:** [@marito](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moma/261290 "2008-05-26T23:27:54Z")
Hey, The people who follow the sites at thefwa.com has prob come across this one, but it is worth exposing this. I am a fan of this site, and it is not because of the info that is displayed, but of the navigation. YES… --- ## [Cool & Addicting game!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-addicting-game/261364)
**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-addicting-game/261364 "2008-05-26T22:51:30Z")
http://www.miniclip.com/games/raft-wars/en/ This is actually very similar (almost same) as Bow man 2, but still very much fun! :beam: Edit: I should point out that there are 11 levels. First 10 with "thugs" and 11th … --- ## [Goldman Sachs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goldman-sachs/259219)
**Author:** [@B\_L\_U\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B_L_U_E)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goldman-sachs/259219 "2008-05-26T22:32:35Z")
They have a new site this year, pretty clean and simple. http://www.goldmansachs.com --- ## [New blog on UI](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-blog-on-ui/261279)
**Author:** [@Qgeis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Qgeis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-blog-on-ui/261279 "2008-05-26T21:30:15Z")
As you can see my new blog follows some unconventional design philosophies. What are your thoughts? AEN UI --- ## [Papervision: Visualising Last.fm Accounts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-visualising-last-fm-accounts/261353)
**Author:** [@trundrumbalind](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trundrumbalind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-visualising-last-fm-accounts/261353 "2008-05-26T21:24:52Z")
Hey guys, I've been messing around with Last.fm's XML feeds and PV3D for a few days now and have come up with something admittedly quite useless but with the right ideas behind it, possibly quite interesting. Full detai… --- ## [Flash CS3 Alert](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-alert/248829)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Viper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dark_Viper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-alert/248829 "2008-05-26T13:21:16Z")
Why has no one done a Flash CS3 version of the brilliant Flex Alert class? It's invaluable in debugging applications! For this reason I've built my own lightweight Alert class which attempts to mimic the Flex version. … --- ## [Creating Faster Integrated Circuits by Slowing Light](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-faster-integrated-circuits-by-slowing-light/258555)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-faster-integrated-circuits-by-slowing-light/258555 "2008-05-26T03:17:47Z")
I thought that this was neat. --- ## [Celebration Posts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/celebration-posts/261276)
**Author:** [@wiifanatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wiifanatic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/celebration-posts/261276 "2008-05-26T02:41:22Z")
Any milestone posts can be put here! Celebration: 101 posts! --- ## [How is this even possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-is-this-even-possible/260811)
**Author:** [@indiasfinest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indiasfinest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-is-this-even-possible/260811 "2008-05-26T01:54:30Z")
After recording tomy DVD camcorder and finalizating the disc with the camera, I pop it into my computer and it the video shows up very very dark. You can barely make out the figures. Playing it with dell media direct hel… --- ## [Q\*bob - bouncing game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-bob-bouncing-game/261206)
**Author:** [@mook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mook)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-bob-bouncing-game/261206 "2008-05-25T21:03:56Z")
Hi all, I'd love some feedback on my new game Q\*bob, it's a game where ou basically bounce around and squash the orange guys while avoiding the green guys, loosely based on my earlier game Splodge: www.flashbynight.… --- ## [Capture image tool - ReCaptcha](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/capture-image-tool-recaptcha/260968)
**Author:** [@MagicToolbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MagicToolbox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/capture-image-tool-recaptcha/260968 "2008-05-25T20:41:14Z")
It's really easy to add capture images to your website using this free tool - ReCaptcha. http://recaptcha.net The images are normally English language so they are easier to read than some of the annoying capture imag… --- ## [I love this site...will you?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-love-this-site-will-you/259407)
**Author:** [@Theros](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theros)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-love-this-site-will-you/259407 "2008-05-25T20:38:46Z")
Hey all... First time posting in this thread, I love this site for its simple elegance with typography. It embodies everything I wish my web design skills had (haha). And hopefully you'll like it too: http://asther… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=214) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=216)