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The chat's topic is: Chips Challenge 2
maybelle says: yes....di you create the room Chuck?
Chuck says: WEll, its just the two of us for now
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SPUI says: hey
maybelle says: hey SPUI
Chuck says: Yes, I just created it
maybelle says: good job!
Chuck's identity: Chuck@205.162.106.XXX
Chuck says: From Limos instructions
maybelle says: fantastic....
SPUI's identity: SPUI@38.228.73.2
SPUI's version: MSN Web Communities 1.0
Chuck says: Brad, do I know you?
SPUI's roundtrip delay: 5 seconds.
SPUI's local time: 10/24/99, 1:39:42 PM
Brad3 says: Hey everybody
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Brad3 says: Yes
maybelle says: He Limo!
maybelle says: hi
Chuck says: OK,
LimoJohn says: Hi room <G>
Chuck says: Another public thank you to Maybelle for the nice Dinner
LimoJohn says: Lucky you Chuck.....
maybelle says: ohhhh...was totally my pleasure Chuck!
Chuck says: Any early questinos?
Chuck says: Questions
maybelle says: are we getting into serious CC2 details here today?
Brad3 says: we're a little bit early
LimoJohn says: Chuck did get the new script last night but have not been able to look yet
Chuck says: No, unfortunately, no details, we could have a private discussion later at the clubhouse.
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maybelle says: figured....
Gostosona says: Oi
Chuck says: Hello
Gostosona says: E aí quer conversar?
Chuck says: Sorry, I only speak English
Gostosona says: Do you speak Portuguese?
maybelle says: no habla
Gostosona says: What?
Gostosona whispers to SPUI: Oi?
Chuck says: I want to tahnk all the people who have been making posts to the classic games newsgroup.  It helps keep me motivated to work on the game.
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FrostByte says: Hello people
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maybelle says: thing is we have been sorta quiet lately Chuck....
Chuck says: Hello Frostbyte.  Do I know you?
LimoJohn says: Anne is here...!!!  Hi Anne
FrostByte says: No i don't think so
Anne2 says: Anne2 is the Anne from Denmark helle all great Chipsters
maybelle says: Hello Anne!!
FrostByte says: Is there really a chips challenge 2
Chuck says: CC2 has been under development for about 2 years now.
FrostByte says: I still haven't finished the first one
Chuck says: There were about 400 levels created by the design team" The Bit Busters"
Anne2 says: Am I  late or are you just early
maybelle says: we are early
Chuck says: I have ediited the list down to about 200
FrostByte says: So you are on the production team?
maybelle says: is that the final number of levels?
Chuck says: Yes, I am the original author, programmer, whatever.
FrostByte says: Cool
Anne2 says: Hi Chuck nice to meet you and thanks for having this chat
Chuck says: I have been writing this on my own time, since I have o publisher yet.
Chuck says: No publisher
Anne2 says: Still no publisher is there anything we can do
SPUI says: what happens if no one wants to publish it?
FrostByte says: Do you make good money off of this game??
Chuck says: Well the negotiations still go on...
FrostByte says: Amazing
FrostByte says: I think this chat is pretty cool i'm used to using Yahoo!
Chuck says: I have recieved no money from Chips Challenge. I was under salory when I made the first one.  No royalities
FrostByte says: damn
maybelle says: too bad!
SPUI says: does that mean ms owns it?
LimoJohn says: That is good to know..<G> Frostbyte
FrostByte says: ???
LimoJohn says: About the chat engine.....
Chuck says: MS owns the wights to distrute the Windows version of CC1, nothing else
FrostByte says: Is there any hidden secret in the game
SPUI says: ok - so thered be no probs with porting cc to the ti-89 graphing calculator right?
maybelle says: who owns the rights to cc1?
Chuck says: I do hope to make some money from CC2, but the real reason I am writing it is because the fans asked for it.
FrostByte says: Cool
LimoJohn says: And we really appreciate your efforts Chuck!!
Chuck says: Slow down, I need some time to rerad the current questions
Anne2 says: Does that mean that you can't republish CC1 when CC2 is released
Chuck says: Conversions to any platform need to be approved by Bridgestone Multimedia, who own the Name Chips Challenge
FrostByte says: Chips challenge should be more interactive
Anne2 says: That would be great
Chuck says: I have a verbal agreement with Bridgestone.  I should be able to release the CC1 levels under the CC2 engine without any problems
Chuck says: I am working on the written agreement with Bridgestone, however, they have benn slow to respond
FrostByte says: Cool!
SPUI says: only the name? so if i named it something else would it be ok? (note this is just a free calculator program i'm thinking of making - people have made tetris, breakout, pacman, etc for the calc with no probs)
FrostByte says: Really
Chuck says: SPUI, you can do whatever you want if you call it something else,  Also, you must not have access to any source code.  You must "clean romm" engineer it
SPUI says: yup
SPUI says: ok
Chuck says: How could CC be more interactive?
SPUI says: if i ever learn ti-89 assembly cc will be my 1st major program :)
FrostByte says: Like chip walks through levels turns corners with out knowing whats on the other side Like doom
maybelle says: can you divulge what some of the differences will be on cc2?
SPUI says: cant you use teleports for that?
Chuck says: Lets pause for a little and I will discuss the differences when a few more people join
FrostByte says: Just imagine chip with a shot gun
Chuck says: This game is not about violence.  If you want to blow things up, play Quake.
SPUI says: oops I just blew up that chip! :)
Brad3 says: The only point I want to make is that a few of the levels have too little time....new players will get very frustrated.  There were levels in CC1 which took very little time but had lots of time so extra points could be made.
LimoJohn says: Frost.....imagine Chip with a bowling ball.....sorry chuck couldn't resist
SPUI says: of course in cc2 you can edit them so there is unlimited time :)
Anne2 says: How many levels are there in CC2 and is that the final number of levels. I think that this isn't the last time this question is asked this evening sorry this morning. Maybe you will wait to answer this question
Chuck says: Yes, the major difference is an integrated editor
FrostByte says: No i don't want the game to be violent i'm just saying it would be more challenging if it were in a format  like quake of doom
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Chuck says: The viewpoint has been a major point of discussion.  I personally that the game works best being able to see what is on the other side of the wall.  It allows for a different class of puzzles
Brad3 says: On the time thing, I have not tried editing the time, but tried the levels as is.
FrostByte says: i gues
FrostByte says: guess
maybelle says: I prefer the lack of distractions in cc..dont need all the bells and whistles to work the puzzles.
FrostByte says: Is anyone viewing this in comic strip form??
maybelle says: not me
Chuck says: There are plenty of very closely timed puzzles to add plenty of action
SPUI says: and even for the ones w/ a lot of time u can still try for better times :)
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Chuck says: Hello Xeno,   are you a Chips fan?
FrostByte says: I changed from comic strip to plain text it got annoying
FrostByte says: <----- i'm listening to Ac DC live cd right now
FrostByte says: So whats the plot of the game in CC2?
Brad3 says: Chuck, what are you going to do with the extra 200 levels.....save them for a CC3?
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Anne2 says: Who have made all that levels only uou Chuck
Anne2 says: sorry you
Chuck says: Most of the cut levels were cut because they were voted as not fun enough.  Some of them are either extremely hard, or very tedious.  I don't think many of them will be used at all
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LimoJohn says: I got moofed.....
Chuck says: There is a team of about 20 testers, some of which are with us today,
FrostByte says: Chips Challenge byTony Krueger Artwork by Ed Halley thats what the game says
Brad3 says: Yes, I forgot about that....some were extremely difficult
Anne2 says: voted by whom
FrostByte says: Chip is willing to do anything for Melinda the Mental Marvel, more than anything, because he wants to join Melinda's exclusive computer club, the Bit Busters. Finally Melinda has offered him membership, but on one condition! Chip must find his way from one end of Melinda's magical clubhouse to the other, picking up cosmic computer chips along the w
Brad3 says: By all the Bit Busters who decided to vote
Chuck says: Well, Frosty, MS licensed the game from EPYX, and didn't give me credit.  But the original LYNX version makes it clear enough
Anne2 says: thank you
FrostByte says: How big is the clubhouse? 144 levels is the rumor.
FrostByte says: i'm getting this off the help file
Chuck says: Very funny
SPUI says: is tony krueger the one in thanx to?
Anne2 says: What is chips and Melindas relationship and are they playing together or against eachother
Chuck says: I have no Idea who was involved in the MS version.  I didn't even know about it until it was released
Brad3 says: Anne2, after levels were developed, Chuck had a voting web page to vote on fun, difficulty, and I don't remember the other two things we voted on.  It was a long process, but fun!
Chuck says: Chips and Melinda are dating, and they definately work together
maybelle says: it appears that cc2 will resemble your original design in appearance correct Chuck?
Anne2 says: Thanks Brad
Chuck says: Yes, CC2 looks very much like the original LYNX version, with lots of new elements.
maybelle says: and..what might they be?
Chuck says: OK, lets get into it then
Chuck says: First of all, there are 4 different colors of teleports.
Chuck says: and there can more than one player active, either controlled by two sets of keys, or by switching
Anne2 says: Why 4 different colors
Chuck says: There are a few new monsters.
FrostByte says: how many levels are in the first one?
Chuck says: There is a bowling ball that you can throw at the monsters to kill them
Chuck says: 148
FrostByte says: col
FrostByte says: cool
Brad3 says: actually, 149 isn't it?
SPUI says: 149 in the ms one
Anne2 says: What kind of new monsters
SPUI says: thanx to was added by ms
LimoJohn says: yes 149.......
Chuck says: The most educational new set of elements are the Logic gates
LimoJohn says: aaaahhhhh
Anne2 says: What is the logic gates
SPUI says: it was some kinda YOU WON! screen
LimoJohn says: which was a very dumb level by the way
Chuck says: there are train tracks
FrostByte says: what for
Chuck says: and a handfull of new tools, like the helmet which protects you from monsters
FrostByte says: So the game is safer for chi[
LimoJohn says: my favorite tool...the helmet
FrostByte says: chip
Chuck says: And a time bomb for blowing up walls
SPUI says: i made something in my paper levels called monster boots that protected u from monsters :)
Chuck says: Safer,  Well that all depends on the level design.
maybelle says: so you see there IS some violence<s>
Chuck says: Ther is a new monster which is almost invisible
SPUI says: so u could make a bomberman type level with blobs and time bombs?
Chuck says: sure
LimoJohn says: very violent when it is Chip that gets blown up......ooops......<G>
Chuck says: There is also a new floor tile with an alphabet letter on it so you can write messages on the floor
maybelle says: ....chuck....tell how chip moves...smooth or choppy?
SPUI says: so thanx to could be a lot smaller using that :)
Anne2 says: it really sounds very interesting: I am looing forevard to the day it is released even more impatient than ever before
Chuck says: Very good question Maybelle.  The most important improvement to CC2 is the shooth scrolling.
maybelle says: good one SPUI
maybelle says: smoooooth
Chuck says: The MS version has objects jumping from square to sqare.  This version is like the LYXN version, and you can see thing move along.  very fluid
LimoJohn says: I for one love how smooth Chip moves in the new shell
Brad3 says: I would like to see the Lynx version
SPUI says: theres a site where u can download it - i dont know if i have the url tho
Chuck says: I think you could get an emulator for the PC if you have a fast enough machine.
Anne2 says: I have read that Chips can drop tools. How will that happen
Chuck says: Of course I would not endorse piracy of any kind.
FrostByte says: Stupid question time what is Lynx
LimoJohn says: Did I miss something here Chuck are we talking CC2 or something newer?
Chuck says: The LYNX was a hand held color game device
Chuck says: Limo, I dont; understand you question
LimoJohn says: The Lynx deal what is that??
Chuck says: Take some time later and do a web search for it.  It was sold by ATARI around 1989
LimoJohn says: okay
FrostByte says: At the end it of CC1 its says great job chip you did it you finished the challenge
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Chuck says: Yes, he was able to join the bit busters club
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maybelle says: ruben cant get here.....is trying
LimoJohn says: w/b Maybelle.....<G>
FrostByte says: I like it at the end its neat
maybelle says: says there is no chat room ....does he want to create?
FrostByte says: I have to go people
Brad3 says: great
maybelle says: bye bye frost
FrostByte says: E-mail me at augie@dakotacom.net
Anne2 says: bye
LimoJohn says: take care frost
FrostByte says: if you want any helpful suggestions
FrostByte says: see ya'll
FrostByte says: Bye chuck keep the chip going
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Chuck says: Has anyone considered setting up a site for new CC1 levels?  I see them posted to the newsgroup from time to time?
maybelle says: and some of them are WONDERFUL!
Brad3 says: CC1 or CC2
Anne2 says: we have talked about it, but no one has take the step
maybelle says: cc1
Chuck says: New chips.dat files for the MS version of CC1
LimoJohn says: There really should be a central archive for them chuck..I think Kevin is thinking of doing that
Anne2 says: He has some ideas but not the time as far sa I remembered
Chuck says: All it really takes is an FTP site.
LimoJohn says: Are the FTP sites fairly easy to set up?
Anne2 says: I have one but how much palce does it take?
Chuck says: Not much room
LimoJohn says: Anne they are very small files...the actual home made levels
Anne2 says: Sorry for my spelling but I can't see half of my line where I write in
LimoJohn says: adjust your screen or minimize your taskbar Anne
Anne2 says: Maybe if it don't take much place I only have 5 megabyte left is that enough
SPUI says: u can change the font size to small
Chuck says: they are really very small
LimoJohn says: 5 megs would be plenty of room
SPUI says: click on change settings
SPUI says: in the upper right corner
LimoJohn says: maybelle anything more from Ruben????
Anne2 says: Thank you but that dosent cahnge. It is the green line that makes me some trouble
maybelle says: not another peep...sent him my URL..will that help?
LimoJohn says: it sure will
Chuck says: I just emailed him.  Limo can you help?
SPUI says: make sure he changes the "nick=maybelle" at the end :)
Anne2 says: Well maybe I need some help but I if ther is no problem with the space then I can have it on my CC homepage
LimoJohn says: will get to work on it now Chuck
maybelle says: goood point....will follow up on that..
Chuck says: For those of you who are wondering , Ruben Spaans is trying to join us.
Anne2 says: What a shame that Ruben can't get here
LimoJohn says: going to e-mail Ruben now the URL also
Chuck says: SPUI, tell me about what you would like to see in CC2?
SPUI says: what about recessed walls monsters can cross and trigger so they go up?
Chuck says: I think you can build tings like that with the new elements
Chuck says: Oh, and another thing, there is a hook you can use to pull blocks
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SPUI says: force floors you can turn off with a switch that monsters can toggle?
maybelle says: L....can you help RTuben...have sent him
Chuck says: Hello Bill
Chuck says: You can reverse the direction of FF with the new wires and logic gates and buttons
LimoJohn says: Just e-mailed Ruben another URL.....M.........
SPUI says: cool
Bill2 says: What's been going on so far?
Chuck says: Anne, how about you?
Anne2 says: I am just listning
Chuck says: Things have been going fine.  I will post a transcript later so you can get what you missed
Chuck says: Bill, just wondering, is that you dad?
Bill2 says: Don't area effect buttons also change forcefloor direction?
maybelle says: thanks L
LimoJohn says: sure...........M
Anne2 says: What is going on with Ruben any pogress
Chuck says: Ah, that must be Bill Darrah
Chuck says: Yes, Area effect buttons also change FF directions
Chuck says: There is a new button which changes the stte of all the elements in a 5x5 area around it
Bill2 says: I think there is a level that uses that on FFs
Anne2 says: Is there possibility to read what has been written before I joined this chat
LimoJohn says: brb folks........going to try and find Ruben
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Chuck says: Yes, Anne, I will post the entire transcript leter.
SPUI says: cool - my brother will probably wanna read it
Anne2 says: Thank you so much that will be great!!!
Chuck says: Pretty small group,  Any question?
maybelle says: sorry Borgman couldnt make it
Brad3 says: I figured ther would be alot more people here?
SPUI says: what will the train tracks be for?
SPUI says: to split the level so the monsters are on the wrong side of the tracks? :)
Bill2 says: I had the server regect links a couple of times
Anne2 says: I asked some more general questions awhile ago
Chuck says: On a positive note, I have had some interest from one major publisher,  I can't divuldge the name just yet, Since rhere is no contract yet.
Bill2 says: Maybe people are having troouble getting through
SPUI says: /me had no prob getting thru - maybe cuz i came early
Chuck says: What is the correct log in procedure
Brad3 says: same here
maybelle says: very encouraging news Chuck..
Anne2 says: I hope the best
maybelle says: just about the way you told us Chuck
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Chuck says: Whats he news Limo?
Anne2 says: Yes just the way you told us
LimoJohn says: well gang I know the url works just clicked on it and came right here
LimoJohn says: so hopefully Ruben will read his e-mail and come here that way
maybelle says: yes....told him to change the nickname
Anne2 says: We miss him
Bill2 says: yes, that log path works, I just had a few reject messages and had to try again
maybelle says: hittieng the refresh button worked for me
Chuck says: Hmmm.  Questinos?
Chuck says: Questions?
SPUI says: what will the train tracks be for?
maybelle says: a little Spanish there Chuck??<s>
LimoJohn says: Chuck is there anyway in the future we could set up chips to work online two players?
maybelle says: maybe with netwmmeting?
Chuck says: When you get on a train track, you must move forward, you cant turn around.  You can change direction only at junctions
Anne2 says: Have we finish the question about the new levels for CC1, shall I mail to Eric, Borgman and Tyrethali and ask them
SPUI says: cool
LimoJohn says: Anne that would be great......you could hold the Archive...sounds cool
SPUI says: ill tell borgman to send u his levels
maybelle says: I mailed them special last night  anne
Chuck says: Yes, please let all the CC1 designers know there is a home for the levels.
Anne2 says: Sure I will all for this great Chipsters
SPUI says: thanx a lot!
Chuck says: Other new features:  You can cave the level as a bitmap, and/or print it
LimoJohn says: makes me want to design some CC1 levels so I can have some there!!
Chuck says: I meant SAVE the level as a bitmap
SPUI says: /me has designed a few and will send u them once its up
Anne2 says: No problem As far as I know. Limo you have to make some it would be an honour
LimoJohn says: <blush>  thanks Anne
Anne2 says: SPUI that sounds gerat
Anne2 says: great
Chuck says: And you can save replays so you can show your friends how to solve a level
Chuck says: Well, there, I think I have divuldged about every secret I have.
LimoJohn says: That record feature on CC2 is really nice chuck...so glad it is there!!
SPUI says: do trains protect u from monsters?
Anne2 says: Not in detail
Chuck says: It was needed for the submission process.  I can't play the game well enough to know if a level is solvable or not.
Anne2 says: I ask you for more detail but there were many things going on at that time
LimoJohn says: Please keep that feature.....as you say is nice to show solves....
Chuck says: Yes, it will stay.
Chuck says: The High score system has not been done yet.  Any suggestions?
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Bill2 says: I think there needs to an system that keeps level based high scores
maybelle says: may I interject?..Ruben is trying to get in on the beta chat  ...I think that is the prob....darn MSN!
LimoJohn says: Bill?? is that you Bill Darrah?
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LimoJohn says: w/b chuck.....
Chuck says: Dang, I clicked on th e Chat help to find help for Ruben, and lost my transcript.
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Bill2 says: 2=Darrah, guilty as charged
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LimoJohn says: coooool.......great to see you Bill
SPUI says: i just copied what was said until now
Bill2 says: Did you lose everything from the beginning?
SPUI says: from when i joined
Chuck says: Brad, please try to copy your output window and save it before you leave
SPUI says: maybelle was the first here
SPUI says: then i was
SPUI says: then brad
Chuck says: Yes, SPUI, you too
SPUI says: just did
Brad3 says: I'll try....!
Anne2 says: When did you started
Chuck says: Bill, please tell us bout your experience with CC2
Bill2 says: What can i say?
Brad3 says: I just saved up until now and will do it again shortlyl
maybelle says: thanks brad
Chuck says: You can send it to me later, and I will paste it together.
Brad3 says: ok, will do
Chuck says: I see that most of the people here are BIT Busters, so sorry to confuse the others, but any comments from the testers on CC2 level 100?
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Brad3 says: Very difficult; I didn't spend too much time on it, though
LimoJohn says: one thing made it kind of interesting was that there was 29 puzzles to solve on one level
Brad3 says: I looked at the replay also but have to spend more time on it.
maybelle says: did you notice that Chuck put any easy solve it there?
Chuck says: 26, but whos counting
Chuck says: Looks like we scare Bill2 off.
maybelle says: Limo counted!!
LimoJohn says: LOL just seemed like 29......heh heh
maybelle says: he is composing his thoughts?
LimoJohn says: bottom line....level 100 tested hard but ended up being really fun
maybelle says: guess the cat is out of the bag....some of the Chipsters ARE cc2 testers
Brad3 says: Chuck, I just tried to open the chat I saved a bit agok, I'll have to check it out; it said "UNknown file format" and I can't open it.  I'll keep working on it.
SPUI says: open it in notepad
Anne2 says: don't torture me by talking about the CC2 as already known
Chuck says: Ruben has given up
maybelle says: we wouldnt THINK of torturing you ann
SPUI says: have him email u any ?s
LimoJohn says: anne it is torture knowing you want it so badly...........
Brad3 says: I'll give Notepad a try.  Thanks.
maybelle says: ahhhhh....foo.
Anne2 says: YES I DO!!!!!
maybelle says: he hass been
SPUI says: i mean any ?s about cc2
SPUI says: so u can ask them
maybelle says: he is testing cc2
SPUI says: oh
SPUI slaps himself
maybelle says: LOL
maybelle says: ouch
Anne2 says: I will do anything to try the CC2!!!! PLEASE CHUCK tell me what to do
Chuck says: I will contact you later offline
Anne2 says: Oh great!!!!!!!
LimoJohn says: hurray!!  good on you Chuck..........Anne is true blue.....Chipster
Chuck says: The conversion is running a little thin.  ANy more comments?
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BillD2 says: got kicked off for no good reason
Chuck says: Hi Bill, any thoughts?
maybelle says: Bill has collected his thoughts.
SPUI says: is it harder to play 1 player cuz u have to control chip and melinda?
LimoJohn says: Bill is a tough level designer I can tell you that folks
Chuck says: The chat is runing thin, and we were hoping you could add something
BillD2 says: I just droped thoughts all over my desk
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Chuck says: Hey cojack, is that a cat name?
LimoJohn says: Spui....you only control one player at a time.....switch between the two
maybelle says: Ruben just asked if other Scandinavians made it to the chat
maybelle says: I said yes
Anne2 says: Yes I am from Denmark
cojack says: Hi Chuck, now who do you think Cojack is?
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Chuck says: Bill Darrah designed bout 1/3 of the levels in CC1, I designed about 1/3 of the levels in CC1
SPUI says: who designed on the rocks so i can strangle him! :)
BillS says: Hi Chuck, I finally got on!
BillD2 says: Circumstances conspireed to prevent me from doing more cc2
SPUI says: i was stuck at that one forever even tho i had the cheat in the file menu
LimoJohn says: Who designed Clear All....so I can strangle..!!
Chuck says: I designed On the Rocks, please throttle me.
SPUI says: cuz i thought it stayed after exiting
maybelle says: that was ASA!!!!
LimoJohn says: yes and your favorite level M....hmmmmmm
SPUI says: so i tried each one i got to
maybelle says: thanks chuck for including it BTW
SPUI says: then i was stuck at otr
SPUI strangles Chuck (sorry!) :)
LimoJohn says: your lobbying effort paid off M......<G>
Chuck says: Did anyone ever fill in ALL the water?
SPUI says: what would really suck is if u filled in all but 1 then fell in it :)
LimoJohn says: dang......didn't think of doing that Chuck~!....good plan
Chuck says: I have made an attempt to severly limit tedious levels from CC2
SPUI says: good :)
maybelle says: they are great for relaxing tho.....like at the end if the day...leve 141 is my nightcap
LimoJohn says: Bill S are you Chucks dad??
BillS says: Hi maybelle this is Chucks dad! His mom is on also as cojack
Chuck says: Hi MOM
maybelle says: ahhhhh HI YOU TWO....see you maede it home safe and sound!
LimoJohn says: Hello Mr. & Mrs. Sommerville......
cojack says: Yes, and thanks again for the wonderful meal
maybelle says: loved meeting you
LimoJohn says: Chuck who is next on your visit list????
Anne2 says: Nice to haev the Sommerville family her hello to you. You must be proud of your son
Anne2 says: Nice to have
maybelle says: maybe Anne?
cojack says: Yes, we have always been proud of him
LimoJohn says: Maybelle pulls alot of clout around here..you went to her...I had to come to you....LOL
Chuck says: I don't travel much out of state, and Limo and Maybelle are both local to California
maybelle says: someday maybe we will have a Chips Gathering?
Chuck says: I welcome anyone who wants to visit the Sacramento area.
LimoJohn says: You sure do Chuck....the visit I had with you and
LimoJohn says: bill was great fun
Anne2 says: Between all coubtries?? You are always very welcome in Scandinavia
Anne2 says: countries
Brad3 says: Hi, Mr. & Mrs. Sommerville (l'm a little late on the hello)
cojack says: Hi Brad3
maybelle says: If we meet.......someday maybe should be the East Coast of USA...might get some of the Scandanavians to come.
Anne2 says: I must say sorry once again for my spelling problem as I say before I can't see half of my writing line
BillS says: OK Chuck, we'll be out for Christmas, You did just invite us didn't you?
Anne2 says: That would be great
Chuck says: Please stay on line, I have to step away for a few moments
Anne2 says: Thank you I am trying
LimoJohn says: Lots of CC2 packages under the tree.....huh Bill??
LimoJohn says: ok Chuck hurry back
maybelle says: Chuck must be checking with Jennifer to see if we can come for Christmas
LimoJohn says: LOL..
LimoJohn says: good one Maybelle!!
Anne2 says: LOL
BillD2 says: Everybody here get free copies right?
Anne2 says: Thank you so much!!
LimoJohn says: exactly BD
maybelle says: we should!
LimoJohn says: Compliments of CS
BillS says: I'm sorry Limo but I havn't had much time on CC2.
LimoJohn says: No problem...enjoyed the levels you did design........
maybelle says: bills...is DAD
BillS says: I have been helping my 20yr old grandaughter renovate an old house.
LimoJohn says: oh sorry BillS....yes.......thougt yuou were bill D
Chuck says: Im Back
maybelle says: we have been harrasing your dad
Chuck says: I will try to get copies for the Bit Busters.
LimoJohn says: Well with winter setting in Bill S maybe you can start playing more
BillS says: She is getting married next June and we just about had to rebuild "This Old House"
BillD2 says: Chuck,While you were out we agreed on 2dozen copies each
Chuck says: I cant stop laughing
LimoJohn says: and uh of course will come out of your Salary.....right Chuck!!
maybelle says: BillD...have you played Pandoras Box yet...hear you are a puzzle master
BillD2 says: I don't remember that one
maybelle says: is Microsoft new fancy puzzle game
LimoJohn says: Maybelle is going blind on it....btw....<G>
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maybelle says: here is my latest message from Ruben..Sorry, I've given up now. When I enter webchat, I am sent to beta. I just have to live with reading the transcript when it's finished. Right now I'm cursing whatever kept me from being there.
SPUI says: my parents are addicted to pandoras box but i havent tried it yet
Chuck says: Any more general questions?
BillD2 says: I'll look for it, but I still haven't found time to play riven or finish 11th hour both game i was very excited about
LimoJohn says: I sent him one last e-mail M..........asking him just to click on the URL guess even that didn't work...too sad...
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LimoJohn says: Bill D did you play Myst yet??
Chuck says: Bill also designs 3D wooden block pussles, if anyone wants some.  They are very clever
cojack says: I was disconnected, but now i am back
Chuck says: Excuse me PUZZLES
BillD2 says: I tried to get back using a direct url but it didnt work i had to go back a few pages
LimoJohn says: w/b Mrs Sommerville....btw what is your first name??
maybelle says: did you tell that you were the designer of AppleII Snakebite game?
Brad3 says: I can't get the chat saved to save my life.  I've tried everything.
cojack says: Freda, cojack is my cat's name.
maybelle says: haha
Chuck says: Yes, my credits on various games go back 15 to 20 years, but I did write Snake Byte for the Apple II
LimoJohn says: cute......Hi Freda........and Cojack is a great cats name......
BillD2 says: Finished Myst all three ways
LimoJohn says: Me toooooo...Bill...
LimoJohn says: Hated it at first....found that it is one of my fav's now........
BillS says: Chuck, I need to download CC2 again someday to get the new version.
Anne2 says: Yes I am still here
LimoJohn says: Anne please tell Victor that we all hope he feels better soon!!
LimoJohn says: Victor is a young lad who designs hard levels....<G>
maybelle says: very hard
Anne2 says: Thank you I will!! Your caring means alot !!!
BillD2 says: Speaking of hard levels, where is josh?
maybelle says: Anne is a school counselor ....and has used Chips Challenge as a tool
SPUI still hasnt tried those levels :(
LimoJohn says: Josh = Hard Levels...Josh....yuh good question..where is he??
Anne2 says: I was really surprised, and he has made two more yesterday
Chuck says: No clue,  Maybe he is also having problems logging on
maybelle says: yes ......would like to ring Joshes neck
maybelle says: wring
LimoJohn says: Figured getting on here would be no sweat seeing it is web based chat
maybelle says: typical MSN......has 2 versions running of chat
BillD2 says: One would think there would be no trouble but MS has other plans
Brad3 says: Is someone else going to save this chat?
LimoJohn says: Chuck one suggestion on CC2...perhaps the editor should be a bit harder to get to
maybelle says: dont they always
SPUI says: i will save it
LimoJohn says: reason I say that Chuck is it is easy to mess up a level and not know it
Brad3 says: Thanks, SPUI.  I don't know what the problem is on my end.
Anne2 says: I really hope taht there isn't problem reaching this chat, that would be a shame. I think Ruben had some clever questions that is a shame he didn't made it
Anne2 says: that
LimoJohn says: Makes me sick he is not here Anne
maybelle whispers to SPUI: your a trooper...so glad youve hung in here the whole time
Chuck says: To save it, select all the text with you mouse cursor by dragging over it.  Them right click it to copy, then paste it into a document
Brad3 says: I was looking forward to chatting with Ruben
Anne2 says: We mis you Ruben !!!!
Anne2 says: miss
LimoJohn says: For sure Brad......we all were big time looking forward to him being here
maybelle says: we will make another chat just for Ruben<S>
Anne2 says: Great idea
LimoJohn says: yah~ good plan M
BillD2 says: I think ruben is the only player who has finished my "little bird" level and chuck's "crazy quilt"
Chuck says: CC2 levels
LimoJohn says: Is Crazy quilt the ice one
LimoJohn says: Bill?
Chuck says: Level 100
maybelle says: your little bird level is not designed for humans is it?
LimoJohn says: The bird ones I didn't finish...but the ice one I did
BillD2 says: it helps if you make a map
Anne2 says: please stop this talk about CC2 PLEASE
LimoJohn says: Crazy.....I finished it...sent the solve to Chuck....<G>
maybelle says: LOL shh ANNE.....poor anne
cojack says: I am going to say goodbye.  We are tying up two phone lines.  Have enjoyed chating with Chuck's Chip Challenge friends.
LimoJohn says: were just torturing you a bit Anne....<G>
BillD2 says: this the cc2 chat room
Chuck says: Sorry Anne
Anne2 says: Okay I will hang on and be patient
LimoJohn says: Thanx for being here Freda
Brad3 says: Bye, cojack
Anne2 says: Nice to se you Freda
Anne2 says: see
maybelle says: bye Freda ...!
LimoJohn says: Trouble is Anne once you get it you will not want to do anything else....
maybelle says: we should try this again....and get everyone here next time.
Anne2 says: I really can't wait. My lucky day
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LimoJohn says: Sweet talk Chuck......no telling what might come your way......nuff said??
Anne2 says: LimoJohn I can immagen that. Sure of course I will I would do it anyway
Anne2 says: Wrong spelling sorry
Chuck says: Ruben wants people to give Ideas about handleing High scores
BillD2 says: Right, we started to but something happend
maybelle says: have you decided what to do about passwords on cc2?
Chuck says: No Passwords, they dont make sense in the internet connected world
maybelle says: for sure.......easy as pie to locate these days
LimoJohn says: Chuck we really need a ctrl P and ctrl N on the new shell
maybelle says: !!!!!!!!!!!!!
LimoJohn says: for next level and previous level.........
Chuck says: Ruben is listening through email proxy via me.
Brad3 says: good queston lj
Chuck says: ctrl N, OK ctrl P, I'm not sure
LimoJohn says: Hi Ruben sorry you can't get here.......
maybelle says: then,,,Hi Ruben!
Anne2 says: Hi Ruben I feel sorry for you!!!!
Anne2 says: We miss you
LimoJohn says: Control N even just that would be very helpful
BillD2 says: i don't know those control keys? are they from the old windows version?
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LimoJohn says: Yes.....
LimoJohn says: for next level or previous level...helpful trying to start fresh..for high first time complete
maybelle says: makes brousing thru the levels so much easier
BillD2 says: scrpt system makes ^p a problem, even ^n may be iff at times
Chuck says: You can always load the level directly into the editor
maybelle says: which of course we DO......<s>
LimoJohn says: this is true chuck work out of the file folders...but from the script is not possible
Chuck says: Bill is correct about the Scripting problems, that's what makes ^p difficult, the script reads forward
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LimoJohn says: Is there a keyboard control for advancing in the Script??
BillS says: Sorry! I got disconnected!
Chuck says: I can make a warp level that lets you go directly to any level
LimoJohn says: if there is I have not found it
SPUI says: so how do u get to another level?
maybelle says: for cc2?
LimoJohn says: right now just using the mouse..in CC2.......Spui
BillD2 says: There are script trickes that make the idea of "next level" strange
LimoJohn says: that is in the script
SPUI says: using the menus?
maybelle says: yes,...the menu....also you advance when you complete a level
LimoJohn says: Correct........menu only right now.........in CC2
Chuck says: skip is fine.  It just tells the game the  player completed the current level
Chuck says: I can have a keyboard hot key added for skip
Brad3 says: Still having trouble with the cursor i guess nobody else is having the same problem
maybelle says: what sort of trouble?
BillD2 says: does it tell the script where the level was copleted? you know what i mean
LimoJohn says: Yes Bill.............if you skip.....you get zero score though...of course
Brad3 says: Cursor jumping around and real jerky
Chuck says: Exit number would be zero, so the script could force the level the be replayed if needed
Chuck says: Brad, I have only heard of the problem on your system.
LimoJohn says: Oh on the main Script Window Brad??
Chuck says: Lets wrap this up in about 10 mins.  anything else?
maybelle says: havent yet figured out how to retain my progress...save my composite score.
LimoJohn says: just simply save game M.........
maybelle says: and it starts where I left off? .............duh...
BillD2 says: I mentioned before level-based high scores.  Total score would be sum of each level
Chuck says: Yes, save game under the file menu saves the current score along with the level
Brad3 says: It happens when I have started the game, and want to do it again.  When I try to click on "run", the pointer has a mind of its own
Chuck says: I think that is the way I am leaning Bill
LimoJohn says: Maybe Brad a fresh install of the shell would help
Brad3 says: We've tried that and it didn't have any effect
BillD2 says: Brad needs to send his system details to find out what is wrong
Brad3 says: I did send the info to Chuck
Chuck says: We will address the problems later
BillD2 says: Any other high score or script comment?
LimoJohn says: Also..am I correct still no way to kill the music and sound in an option tab?
Brad3 says: All my "stuff" is brand new and I'm the only one having this problem
SPUI says: PLEASE make it so u can turn off the music!
maybelle says: <s>
Brad3 says: I second that!!!!!!
Chuck says: If you can't disable the music or sound now, you will be able to later,  I insist on this working
LimoJohn says: LOL~......and of course you mean....without having to turn off speakers......
LimoJohn says: Thanks Chuck....understood
Brad3 says: Turning speakers off means you don't get all the other great sounds of the game
LimoJohn says: exactly
BillD2 says: Music should be seperate
LimoJohn says: For sure Bill...I often chip to music of my own choosing
Brad3 says: Will there be a sound for when you screw up, like "bummer" in CC1?
SPUI says: yup - like the radio :)
LimoJohn says: but have the sounds of the levels....with CC2 as it stands can't do it
maybelle says: or the baseball game
LimoJohn says: or favorite mid files..........<G>
LimoJohn says: or Art Bell!!!!....hmmmmmmm
Chuck says: For the hacker, changing these things will be easy.
LimoJohn says: RE high score........probably the same setup as in CC1...should work
Chuck says: For instance, you can easliy edit the source art bmp to change it any way you want
Brad3 says: I enjoyed the high score in CC1, especially the mythical 6,000,000 mark
maybelle says: cept there isnt the option to go back and polish up your score.....a la :the quest"
LimoJohn says: Chuck in CC2 does the program point to various spots in the bitmap?
Chuck says: Thank you Maybelle
SPUI says: so u can make chip walk upside down? :)
Chuck says: sure
LimoJohn says: will check that out...sounds fun....
maybelle says: your welcome...just figured out what you were thanking me for chuck
maybelle says: the mythical 6,000,000?
Chuck says: Brad, Maybelle, or SPUI, were any of youable to select the text of the transctipt, coy it by right clicking, and save it?
SPUI says: yup
maybelle says: I left too often to be accurate Chuck
SPUI didnt leave at all
Brad3 says: nope!!
Chuck says: Please save it again when we are done and email it to me at chucks@he.net
SPUI says: yup
maybelle says: yay spui!
maybelle says: anne stayed the whole time too.
LimoJohn says: chuck please extend how bad we all felt that he was not here to Ruben
SPUI came b4 anne tho
Anne2 says: Of course maybelle
Anne2 says: Yes he did
Chuck says: yes, well its been about 2 hours, and Its time to call it quits
maybelle whispers to SPUI: and you were the one that wanted a wake up call! <s>
SPUI says: yup :)
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Brad3 says: Seeya all later!!!
LimoJohn says: ok Chuck.............glad you had this chat....was fun
BillS says: Bye To All Of The CC2 Gang!
SPUI says: bye chuck!
Anne2 says: Thank you for this great time
LimoJohn says: take care all......going to hang for a bit.........
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maybelle says: this was fun...and we could get better at it with practice ..
BillD2 says: Bye, til next time
Chuck says: Sorry, didn't mean that
LimoJohn says: w/b Chuck!!
Anne2 says: Nit that fast
Chuck says: Thank you all for joining
maybelle says: lets do it again...for sure!
Anne2 says: not that fast
BillS says: I copied what you Missed ChucK:
Chuck says: LOL
SPUI says: when do u expect cc2 to come out?
maybelle says: Thanks to you Chuck...
Anne2 says: yes it was really learning and listning. I had some great times with you
BillS says: Brad3 says: Seeya all later!!!
maybelle says: see ya brad
Anne2 says: By Brad
maybelle says: loved that you were here Anne
Chuck says: Thats a really great question, I have no answer.  I hope next spring
LimoJohn says: take care brad.....good luck on your problem shell
SPUI says: cool
SPUI says: good luck
Chuck says: Save it SPUI, I have to go
SPUI says: yup
SPUI will
Chuck says: bye all,
SPUI says: bye
Brad3 says: Thanks talk to everyone later
LimoJohn says: Bye chuck
Anne2 says: I am sorry to leave you but you know the time 10.10/22.10 overhere so By from now se you on the group
BillS says: Bye All!!
maybelle says: bye for now Chuck!..bye all!
LimoJohn says: Anne loved seeing you here....thanks for coming!!
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Anne2 says: Same to you LimoJohn
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LimoJohn says: Nice chat everyone..not bad for a first effort
SPUI says: yup
maybelle says: we can do it again.............
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LimoJohn says: For sure.........take care all......I'm out..............
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LimoJohn says: bye all.........
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SPUI says: bye