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Important dribble news
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Important dribble news // Roundtable
Post by SiW // Jan 14, 2008, 7:54am
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Hey guys,
Frank (and Mick, and now Paul while I'm writing this..) alerted me to the concern for my well-being, so I thought I should pop in and allay any fears :)
I'm fine, there's nothing wrong, the reason for the radio silence is a simple lack of time / opportunity to use the computer. Since Amy (my wife) has gone back to work to try and maintain a more regular income, I'm being the househusband and taking care of the children. Because Amy's also going to school, watching the kids is a full-time job and there's very little time left in the day before I'm too tired to do anything but watch anime and fall asleep. What time I have managed to snatch I've devoted to working on dribble rather than hang on the forums.
So yes, there has been some progress with dribble, don't worry! One thing I was able to solve was the issue of global illumination not behaving as expected in certain situations, for example reflected light from a bright light source. 3Delight needs a slower method of calculation to handle that, so I've added it as an option, but when using photon maps it's not that much slower.
As far as a release date goes, yes, I think it's better to go back to "when it's ready". I'll post updates as I can, but you'll just have to trust me that I'm not slacking off ;) Also, regarding the price change to $50, I'll hold off on that until I'm ready to make the next release - I don't want anyone to think that I've tried to get a price hike in there and am holding off releasing.
Thanks for all your concern, and of course your support. What a wonderful community this is! |
Post by frank // Jan 14, 2008, 8:16am
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Glad to hear, Simon! Thanks a lot for taking time out to give us an update! |
Post by Liger ZERO // Jan 14, 2008, 11:15am
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watch anime and fall asleep.
LOL, sounds like my average day. :D
Good to see everything is going ok. It's always good to keep busy with the kids.:) |
Post by SiW // Jan 15, 2008, 11:02am
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You ever have one of those periods where everything is aligned just right and anything you do comes together perfectly?
Yeah, this isn't one of those times.
My development PC died last night, and I'm not sure why. I thought it was the power supply, but it worked in someone else's machine, so I'm looking at the motherboard. Until I can afford to replace it I won't be doing any substantial dribble work, but at least I'll have an internet PC to keep in contact.
And here was me thinking 2008 was going to be a better year :rolleyes: |
Post by frootee // Jan 15, 2008, 11:06am
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One Simon...
Newegg.com
Great prices on great products!
Froo |
Post by Burnart // Jan 15, 2008, 11:46am
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My development PC died last night,....
There I am thinking I had a bad day because my printer died! (and I got magenta ink all over me at work - but that is another story.)
I look forward to the update whenever it arrives. That will definitely be a good day. :) |
Post by jayr // Jan 15, 2008, 1:07pm
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Nasty! I hate it when things like that happen,. Hope you find a new motherboard soon, i know how annoyed i get when my computer is broke.
The year is only starting simon, better things might happen yet.. |
Post by splinters // Jan 15, 2008, 1:14pm
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I have an Asus M2-MX AM2 board here and 1GB RAM (all new) I would give it to you free of charge Simon if I could ship it to you simply...:o |
Post by jayr // Jan 15, 2008, 1:40pm
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I've got a box you could use :D |
Post by SiW // Jan 15, 2008, 5:57pm
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Generous offers guys (again indicative of our great community here, yes?) but fingers crossed I can keep going. Long story short, it does look to be a PSU issue, I have my mother-in-law's PSU in here now and while it might turn out to be underpowered, I am at least on my dev machine and can look at getting a new PSU when I can afford it.
Of course, it would have to happen on a Tuesday, one of the two days I can usually guarantee a solid few hours' work :| |
Post by Ambrose // Jan 15, 2008, 8:47pm
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This is why I wait until the new price ;)
Good luck with the progress and pc...
SeYa/Ambrose... |
Post by splinters // Jan 15, 2008, 11:07pm
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That is good news Simon, you know how keen I am to continue working with Dribble (just as soon as I get some free time...:o) The offers of hardware here are surely testament to the interest of other users too. Keep well and good luck with the development. |
Post by splinters // Apr 3, 2008, 12:56pm
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Been a few months since this post Simon, any news on Dribble 1.04? |
Post by SiW // Apr 3, 2008, 6:08pm
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Oh, I've given up on dribble and now I just play games all day.
Nah, it's still coming. |
Post by Burnart // Apr 3, 2008, 6:18pm
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Oh, I've given up on dribble and now I just play games all day.
If you could make a living at it who would blame you! :rolleyes: |
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