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Fallout update woes

I'm glad I have two fallout machines. my lappy is still pre-update. Fallout 4 update broke F4SE at least temporarily. F4SE uses injection techniques to modify the in memory footprint of the fallout executable in order to extend it. You can then write mods for the game that take advantage of those extensions, and many authors do.

As a mod author, the update caused me some anxiety. I wasn't sure what all it would break. Fortunately my major mod (High Level Perks) survived the update, but my Brews mod will no longer work until F4SE is updated. Overall it could have been much worse.

For me though, the real pain is in playing. I can no longer uncap my framerates past 60 without breaking the game (120FPS runs twice as fast in game D'Oh! | :doh: ) That not only means I went from 240FPS to 60FPS in game (it matters) my loading screens are framerate capped as well and thus take 5 times as long as they used to cap at 350FPS.

Anyone else play? How do you feel about the update?
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General Hospital Early Edition Spoilers: Anna Makes a Big Move

General Hospital spoilers find Anna Devane putting an investigation into motion during the week of April 29 – May 3, 2024, on GH. Check out the latest spoilers for the ABC soap opera.

General Hospital Early Weekly Spoilers: Anna Devane Goes after Valentin

GH weekly spoilers show Anna Devane suspicious of her ex, Valentin Cassadine. So, next week, she decides to investigate him and asks Jason Morgan for help doing it. Later, Valentin approaches Anna with an offer.

General Hospital Spoilers: Anna Devane (Finola Hughes)
GH | ABC

No doubt, he’s trying to throw her off his trail so she doesn’t find out he’s the head of Pikeman Security. Indeed, she’ll find out eventually on General Hospital. And when she does, she’ll be furious.

Furthermore, she’ll likely have no problem throwing him in Pentonville along with Jack Brennan. So, Val is going to do everything he can to steer her in the wrong direction.

Jason Carries Out His Plan

Meanwhile, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) has his hands full. Not only is he helping Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), he’s still bent on protecting Dex Heller (Evan Hofer). Soon, he finally meets Dex and questions him.

Also, he gets into a confrontation with John “Jagger” Cates (Adam Harrington). Later, on General Hospital, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) warns his son, Detective Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) about Dex.  Elsewhere, Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) worries about her son, Aiden Spencer (Enzo De Angelis).

GH Early Edition Spoilers: Ava Visits Nikolas

Meanwhile, on General Hospital, Ava Jerome (Maura West) visits her ex-husband, Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss), in Pentonville. And, surprisingly, she opens up to him about Sonny. Elsewhere, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) ends up tempted by something — or someone.

Later, she finds new reason to hope. Additionally, Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) realizes something about Sonny. So, there’s a good chance she realizes his bipolar disorder is out of control. Elsewhere, Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) rethinks her career as a nurse at General Hospital.

Then, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) makes her an offer. Later, he pitches a new business idea. Also, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) confides in her bestie, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali).

General Hospital Weekly Spoilers: Sasha Gets Closer to Cody

More GH spoilers put Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) closer to Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson). She turns to him for comfort, then, they have a heartfelt talk about their friendship. Meanwhile, Natalia Rogers-Ramirez (Eva LaRue) hashes things out with Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms).

Later, Maxie devises a plan, and Natalia visits Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn). No doubt, it involves Kristina Corinthos (Kate Mansi). GH is dramatic next week. Don’t miss it to see Anna Devane get to the truth about Valentin on the ABC daytime drama.

Get all the latest General Hospital spoilers and updates daily from Soap Dirt.

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Bold and the Beautiful: Sheila’s Dirty or Dead Fingers Exposed?

Bold and the Beautiful spoilers use Sheila Carter for Friday’s cliffhanger after lifeless fingers stick out of a dirty blanket on the CBS soap. While the scene abruptly stopped, hints dropped suggesting that the hand likely belonged to Sheila. So, come Monday, it looks like Deacon Sharpe may deliver his promise.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Hunt for Sheila Carter

Sheila Carter’s (Kimberlin Brown) toes had a lot of air time on B&B in the last few weeks, despite the fact she’s nowhere around. But for Friday’s cliffhanger, her fingers seemed to be what Bold and the Beautiful focused on.

Or at least fans assumed those fingers belonged to her, but viewers have been fooled before. They could belong to just about anyone when next week rolls around.

is Sheila Carter leaving Bold and Beautiful
B&B | CBS

Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) and Finn head to a location found on a convenience store receipt from Sheila Carter’s credit card purchases. But first, Bold and the Beautiful fans became privy to Deacon telling John Finnegan (Tanner Nolan) something that sounded like a hint. He indicated that the store is in a seedy part of town.

So, off they head to find Sheila, but the convenience store clerk said she never saw her. Then Deacon and Finn questioned a homeless man, who was overly anxious to help. Then he gave them some information for their search.

Next, Sheila Carter’s son and bereaved boyfriend head to the place where the homeless man last saw her.

B&B Spoilers:  Sheila’s Fingers Not Toes

The homeless man saw a woman who looked like the picture of Sheila Carter that her anxiety-riddled boyfriend showed him. The man told the two Bold and the Beautiful amateur detectives that she went into a building behind him. But that was days ago.

Then he heard screaming. But when asked if he reported this, he was indignant and said no. He told Sheila’s son and boyfriend that he needed to stay out of things, it’s the code of survival on the streets. And he reassured them that the screaming finally stopped.

So, Finn and Deacon head to the abandoned building on Friday’s Bold and the Beautiful. What they find inside is a mess from the homeless squatting there. The camera pans to mattresses and blankets all over the place. This is littered with garbage, and strewn with bottles and cans.

Before Deacon and Finn see what lies under one of the dirty blankets, the camera zones in on it. A lifeless and filthy hand is slightly exposed, so you only see fingers. It is seen for only one fleeting moment, so, you can’t tell if they belong to Sheila. But you can see that the hand looks either dirty or discolored by death.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers:  What Do They Find?

Before anything popped up suggesting Sheila Carter was there, the scene cut off. Bold and the Beautiful gave a glimpse into a place so disgusting, that it’s hard to believe Sheila would stay there on her own accord.

No matter how honest the homeless man sounded, he suggested that Deacon grease his hand with money first. So, the jury is still out on who or what he saw and heard. Maybe he was only looking for a quick buck and would say anything to get that.

Bold and the Beautiful: Finn - John Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) - Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan)
B&B | CBS 

Deacon offered a timeline on Sheila Carter’s disappearance, he said during this search that she’s been missing for two weeks. So, if she was lying under that blanket all that time, there’s not much hope. That’s if it’s even her. They could always discover someone else there.

So, Sheila might have been held captive against her will somewhere else in the building. This could be the case if what the homeless man said rings true.

It’s also possible she could still be in that building somewhere else. But then again, Bold and the Beautiful might have put that scene of the fingers in last week’s episode for an enticing Friday cliffhanger.

With that said, Deacon Sharpe popped up like a true hero and declared that today would be the day they would find Sheila. But he also added his biggest worry, they might be too late. So is another funeral for Sheila in the cards? Or will they find Sheila Carter and her doctor son could save her again on the CBS soap?

Head back to Soap Dirt for the latest Bold and the Beautiful spoilers.

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Dependency hell - Google search terms

Google search terms wanted.

A few years ago, a developer of a trivial package in one of the major packet wells on internet decided to delete his package from the well (allegedly because he never received the credit he expected and deserved) - creating havoc in the development world: Thousands of programs had imported the package, and rebuilding the system crashed.

I know this story only through the grapevine, so details are fuzzy - but through a couple different channels, so I guess the story is well known. I'd like to dig up some more reliable, detailed information about this case, but I am not able to come up with search terms that brings up what I am looking for.

Do you know e.g. the name of the package in question? Or the name of the developer involved? Or any other good search terms that brings me closer to information about the incident?

Religious freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make five.

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Days of our Lives Weekly Spoilers April 29-May 3: Nicole Torn by Men & 2 Exits!

Days of Our Lives see tensions heat up as a flurry of drama unfolds from Monday, April 29-May 3, 2024.

Monday, April 29, 2024 (Season 59, Episode 176)

Theresa Donovan goes off on Alex Kiriakis for spending the night with Kristen DiMera.

Konstantin Meleounis needs help from Theresa to avoid signing a pre-nup.

Tripp Johnson & Wendy Shin say goodbye and leave town.

Kayla Brady wants Steve Johnson to smooth things over with John Black.

Before a field trip, Brady Black does some bonding with Rachel Black.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Season 59, Episode 177)

Chanel Dupree is sick and it’s worrying Paulina Price and Johnny DiMera.

Marlena Evans wants to know why Everett Lynch is bailing on therapy.

Julie Williams is upset to find out Maggie Horton plans to marry Konstantin.

Konstantin has control of John and has orders for The Pawn to follow.

 

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (Season 59, Episode 178)

EJ wants to oust Paulina as mayor after she dissed him.

Sloan Petersen fights with Eric Brady about money.

Chanel’s health spirals down.

Nicole Walker’s shocked to find out Eric’s working at The Spectator too.

 

Thursday, May 2, 2024 (Season 59, Episode 179)

Ava Vitali and Harris Michaels search the Bistro again for the black book of drug contacts.

Eric and Nicole find a groove as they work together.

Marlena opens up to Roman Brady about John and her worries about him.

Sloan tells Leo Stark he’s cut off – the gravy train is over!

Kristen and Stefan DiMera progress in their plans to get EJ booted from DiMera Enterprises.

 

Friday, May 3, 2024 (Season 59, Episode 180)

Maggie tells John and Marlena she’s getting married and they’re very worried.

Eric point blank asks Sloan if Leo’s blackmailing her.

Nicole talks to Marlena about her Holly worries and conflicted feelings for EJ and Eric.

Leo tells EJ a life-changing secret.

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General Hospital Comings & Goings: Nicholas Chavez Gone for Good – New Spencer?

General Hospital fans are abuzz with recent casting news and plot twists. The ABC soap opera continues to keep viewers on their toes, with the return of actor Nicolas Chavez as Spencer Cassadine ruling the headlines. The much-anticipated return has been confirmed, alongside other exciting casting news for the show.

General Hospital Spoilers: Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez)

General Hospital Spoilers: Nicolas Chavez Leaves as Spencer Cassadine

Veteran actors Ellen Travolta and George Russo are appearing in guest spots for the upcoming Brooke Lynn Quartermaine wedding, while fans were thrilled to see Wally Kurth reprise his role as Ned Quartermaine. Gregory Chase’s health is deteriorating, possibly indicating the end of Gregory Harrison’s stint on GH.

Meanwhile, speculation is rife about a possible new romance for Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) and the fate of Spencer Cassadine. No definitive plans for a recast have been reported yet. Amidst all this drama, fans continue to hope for the return of Leslie Charleson as Monica Quartermaine. As the storylines unfold, viewers can expect more surprising twists and turns on General Hospital.

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Young and the Restless Next Week: Claire Leaves a Clue & Ashley Gets Therapy at Last!

The Young and the Restless continues to deliver a riveting storyline as Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) seeks help from Dr. Alan Laurent (Christopher Cousins), who unexpectedly arrives in Genoa City. The mysterious Claire Howard (Hayley Erin) remains missing, leading to a tense standoff between her father, Cole Howard (J Eddie Peck), and the unyielding Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Meanwhile, a visibly distressed Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) spirals out of control, causing deep concern for her close friend Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Young and the Restless: Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) - Claire Grace (Haley Erin)

The Young and the Restless: Ashley Abbott Gets Help

Next week’s spoilers hint at more dramatic developments. Ashley appears to be meeting with Dr. Laurent under the guise of one of her assumed personalities, Belle. The question remains, is Belle truly Ashley or another layer in this complex character’s persona? Elsewhere on the CBS soap opera, Victor maintains a tight grip on the elusive Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk), who remains the key to finding the missing Claire.

Adding to the tension on YR, a distraught Nikki Newman, reeling from the ongoing crisis, descends into alcoholism. Jack, her sponsor, finds himself in a race against time to pull her back from the edge. As these storylines continue to unfold, fans of Young and Restless can expect more intriguing plot twists and character revelations in the coming weeks.

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Bold and the Beautiful Comings & Goings: Ivy Returns Next Week – Thomas Follows?

The Bold and the Beautiful enters another exciting week with Ashley Brewer reprising her role as Ivy Forrester on Tuesday, April 30th. Her return marks the first appearance of the character since February 2018. Ivy’s comeback has been hinted at involving her own jewelry and clothing line developed in her native Australia. Alongside this, Ivy’s romantic interests may once again stir the pot, particularly with the now single Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton).

Bold and the Beautiful: Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) - Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson)

The Bold and the Beautiful: Ivy Forrester is Back

The CBS soap opera also teases appearances from Clint Howard as a homeless man named Tom, and Juliette Vega, stepdaughter of Sean Kanan, known for his role as Deacon Sharp. Show spoilers suggest that these characters will play significant roles in the unfolding mystery surrounding Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown). Additionally, the fate of Sheila Carter remains uncertain as Deacon Sharp and Finn (Tanner Novlan) continue their search for her. The storyline has been stretched out and may not reach its climax until the middle of the sweeps.

The show also hints at the possible return of Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Douglas Forrester (Henry Joseph Samiri), as well as a potential reconciliation between Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Thomas. In the midst of these developments, Ivy Forrester’s return and the unraveling mystery of Sheila Carter’s whereabouts promise to keep audiences on edge on Bold and Beautiful.

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should I keep him "on ignore " ?

Here is an example of what is happening

" How much is one plus one ?"

since the sentence ends with "?" it is a question.

answer
" RTFM
you have asked this before
it takes brain...
can you follow instruction ?
if you cannot follow the instruction ...
go back to school
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can anybody see that one and one is two ?

I am pointing out that the made up , example "answer", did not contain
" one and one is two ".

I have been putting up with the above attitude , "answers" posted by a person signing as "software engineer of company X ".
Posted by a person who is getting paid by the company X.

I quit responding to this (jerk) , however, in today's world business GENERALLY react ,
respond to negative review.

Should I send one to the company X?

I prefer NOT , I assume "they" do not care.


End of rant
Have a swell day

when I grow up...

After recent fiasco trying to get NEW car key I have decided I want to be
"professional chat " person when I grow up.

That is not a typo - it was posted as such.

PS
My java hangout is hiring - starting at $10.50
Pushing buttons and giving correct change is reqired.

I wonder what is required qualification for
"professional chat " person job.

From my experience , reading (English) is not one of them.

How to use insane creativity to make money?

I have creativity. I can come up with game ideas which already include all sites such as monetization, marketing, design, colors, mechanics and absolutely everything. After all, I just don't have enough experience and assets to make these games real. How can I use or monetize this ability of mine?


Word "insane" is just used for attention!

Painting data onto terrain

I have an interest in data being painted onto terrain. I know about TerrainPaintUtility and know you can create custom tools, which is something I plan to look into. Wondering if anyone else has had to grapple with this sort of thing?

Edit: Also trying to figure out how I could visualize this information on the terrain.

There are a lot of potential uses, such as painting weight maps for encounter probabilities, debuffs to player movement, reward probabilities, etc. etc.

Has anyone delved...

Painting data onto terrain

Boss State Machine Error

Got a simple state machine going for a boss battle. In one of the states, I want to have the boss decide a random number of bullets to shoot, shoot each bullet with some time in between, and then go to the next state if it met its number of bullets.

In reality, my game has the boss spit out hundreds of bullets constantly at the same time and never transitions out of the state. And I have no idea why this is the case.

I attached the important parts related to this problem below....

Boss State Machine Error

How to use unique post processing for different scenes

Hey all. My game has many different scenes and I need some of them to have unique post processing profiles. This was easy to do with the built-in pipeline, but I'm not sure how to do it with the HDRP as everything appears to be global.

Do I have to create unique profiles and set them at runtime when I load a given scene? Appreciate any help.

Unable to get even testing ads in my app

I have Iron source, Google Admob, Unity Ads for bidding. ALL of these ads network stopped showing any ads in the app like a week ago. I tried testing ads, even they were not showing up. wrote an email to the ironsource, no response. then implemented AdMob only ads, no ironsource involved. It worked fine. Any else having such issues ?
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