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by Kinak
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: Help & Hints
Topic: Goldbergian puzzle?
Replies: 7
Views: 43262

Re: Goldbergian puzzle?

Hmmmm, well, each of the items has an input and an output. You're trying to chain together enough to get a long gadget with the right output at the end. For full spoilerage, I'm sure someone can post a chart of all the inputs and outputs, but I'd like to think there are enough clues on the items to ...
by Kinak
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The TH Wiki
Replies: 68
Views: 709852

Re: The TH Wiki

Olaf wrote:This is correct.
Server was crapping out again, so I shut it down. Haven't been able to backup yet, to then be able to reinstall, and hopefully be fixed. Might turn back on wiki in read-only mode, but will still have server errors.
Any updates or anything help I can lend?

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:17 am
Forum: Help & Hints
Topic: New sidekick skills
Replies: 14
Views: 59790

Re: New sidekick skills

Lxndr wrote:IS it known now?

Wiki's down, so I can't check.
Nope.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Sat Jul 09, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The TH Wiki
Replies: 68
Views: 709852

Re: The TH Wiki

xKiv wrote:Aaand ... unable to connect.
Yeah, I don't think Olaf's had time to sort out the root cause of this yet (whatever that might be).

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The TH Wiki
Replies: 68
Views: 709852

Re: The TH Wiki

Good work Olaf :)

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The TH Wiki
Replies: 68
Views: 709852

Re: The TH Wiki

Olaf wrote:I'm very sorry for the big downtime. I probably won't be able to try to fix it until Monday. And I'm thinking it will involve a complete reinstall.
Again, sorry, it's driving me crazy, and I haven't been able to devote time to it yet.
It's okay. Thanks for looking into it.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:41 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

This month's prize (a Hero's Cape!) goes to Skitter for introducing Adirondack to the game! Congrats Skitter!

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:52 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Doctor Sword
Replies: 3
Views: 30679

Re: Doctor Sword

Sanjuro wrote:Ah, that's much better now. Thank you! :)
Great! You're welcome :)

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:34 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Doctor Sword
Replies: 3
Views: 30679

Re: Doctor Sword

I'd honestly forgotten that code was in there. Should be fine(r) and dandy(ier) now.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Tue May 17, 2016 4:50 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

It's hard enough to get people to click "Like" on a page on Facebook anymore... getting anyone to actually register/try something seems impossible now. :/ Everyone is too busy staring at apps on their phone. Yeah, getting people to try something new has never really been easy. But that's ...
by Kinak
Sat May 14, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

Bit of a flash from the past, but this contest is still active and we have an entry for May of 2016!

If anyone else has new people they've brought into Twilight, let me know and I'll get you entered as well :)

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:34 am
Forum: Help & Hints
Topic: New sidekick skills
Replies: 14
Views: 59790

Re: New sidekick skills

Lxndr wrote:As a dedicated sidekick skill collector, what hasn't been discovered yet?
There's one sidekick skill, somewhat related to the nightowl, that hasn't been discovered.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: March Podcast Thread
Replies: 11
Views: 58683

Re: March Podcast Thread

The reason I mentioned paying to have a zone accessible for a week and not just a day was thinking that prestige belongs to the league as a whole and not just one of the members, and it isn't easy to coordinate with other members to schedule using that prestige on day X when member C can't be on or...
by Kinak
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Rainbow Blight (A discussion on chromatic items)
Replies: 5
Views: 42603

Re: Rainbow Blight (A discussion on chromatic items)

Glad you're enjoying the Lens! I think it's is extra cool, but I'm always biased towards the youngest items :) We definitely still have some prismatic chromatic work cut out for us, but we shouldn't forget the paint-splattered cap (helmet). And a computer could certainly be on the someday list, even...
by Kinak
Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: March Podcast Thread
Replies: 11
Views: 58683

Re: March Podcast Thread

Thanks for the transcript! You are a credit to all penguin-kind.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: March Podcast Thread
Replies: 11
Views: 58683

Re: March Podcast Thread

Thanks for all your questions! The podcast is now up for your listening pleasure.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Heirloom Derby
Replies: 80
Views: 270199

Re: Heirloom Derby

But not really a sugar item, because you can never eat it. Like the gobstopper.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: March Podcast Thread
Replies: 11
Views: 58683

March Podcast Thread

With the Mad Scientist quest wrapped up, I was thinking folks might have some questions or I can just ramble on what we're thinking about doing next. If you have any questions, post them here! Remember, because I'll be reading the questions on the air, to keep them concise and try to avoid answering...
by Kinak
Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The Hopping Pond 2016
Replies: 6
Views: 33020

Re: The Hopping Pond 2016

Staunch wrote:...and I missed it yet again because I was sick.

:(
Sadness!
by Kinak
Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: We need moar aliens!
Replies: 4
Views: 35116

Re: We need moar aliens!

I'm preeeetty sure the Yith and byhakee companions are legit aliens. Cthulhu verse has a lot of flesh and blood extraterrestrials in addition to the "mythical" kind of creatures. Even most of the mythical creatures are pretty explicit about being aliens. Sure, Cthulhu is a dark god beneat...
by Kinak
Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:06 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: We need moar aliens!
Replies: 4
Views: 35116

Re: We need moar aliens!

There's always the Last Nostronomian. But you're right that we're a little underrepresented, especially if we're ever going to have a Jade Torch Corps.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Vote daily for Twilight Heroes!
Replies: 21
Views: 71413

Re: Vote daily for Twilight Heroes!

darkzumi wrote:Friend Computer informs me you don't have clearance to be making Paranoia references! *Executes Kinak for betraying the great and wonderful Friend Computer* (Hope you still had some clones left!)
It's a hard life being an Infrared game designer.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Vote daily for Twilight Heroes!
Replies: 21
Views: 71413

Re: Vote daily for Twilight Heroes!

darkzumi wrote:Remember citizens, do your civic duty and vote daily for the game! Only commies don't vote for the game. :P
Friend Computer thanks you for helping identify commie mutant traitors :)

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The Hopping Pond 2016
Replies: 6
Views: 33020

Re: The Hopping Pond 2016

penguinpyro wrote:Haha, I completely forgot 2016 is a leap year. I thought this was a normal 28-day February and the Daylight Saver was an excuse to artificially extend the in-game month...
I wouldn't put it past him. Who knows what dastardly plans he may be up to?

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

erfMortium wrote:Sad to see this didn't go places :(

Hope all is well with people. I saw erfMortium gained a bunch of levels since I departed!
Indeed :(

But best of wishes to you.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: New Merit Badge ??
Replies: 11
Views: 45670

Re: New Merit Badge ??

Coffee Machine: Given that God is infinite... Me: Yes... Coffee Machine: And given that the universe is also infinite... Me: Yes, go on.... Coffee Machine: Then...would you like a cup of coffee? Me: No, I told you, I don't want a cup of coffee. I don't want a latte, frappe, cappuccino, espresso, mo...
by Kinak
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The Hopping Pond 2016
Replies: 6
Views: 33020

Re: The Hopping Pond 2016

:D
by Kinak
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: New Merit Badge ??
Replies: 11
Views: 45670

Re: New Merit Badge ??

xKiv wrote:Wait, are we working throught the *coffee maker's* issues? Because if it's the instructor, it's *his* issues ("he makes up ...").
Definitely the coffee machine's. Poor neurotic coffee makers.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:13 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: New Merit Badge ??
Replies: 11
Views: 45670

Re: New Merit Badge ??

Woo, new badges!
Sanjuro wrote:its
*sigh*
It's alright.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Sun Jan 31, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor bugs
Replies: 721
Views: 2322537

Re: Minor bugs

Sorry I can't find a root cause analysis for this, but "/count star" returns "You don't have anything in your inventory that matches 'star'.", even though I clearly have things with star. For instance "/count silver star" works. That'd be because star is the full name ...
by Kinak
Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor bugs
Replies: 721
Views: 2322537

Re: Minor bugs

No, what I mean is, even after I faced the deja enemy from hidden factory when trying to go to underground racetrack. I agree with that behavior. But after I tried to go to underground racetrack again, I got a villain, and it still thought I was in hidden factory. Interesting. I think this should b...
by Kinak
Mon Jan 25, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor bugs
Replies: 721
Views: 2322537

Re: Minor bugs

I had been adventuring in hidden factory using deja dolls, and I went to underground racetrack expecting to fight another enemy from hidden factory. After that, I went back to underground racetrack again, and I encountered a villain, but it retained hidden factory instead of switching to undergroun...
by Kinak
Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Help & Hints
Topic: New sidekick skills
Replies: 14
Views: 59790

Re: New sidekick skills

Well, some people have found your understudy learns something new in the deepest hours of the night.

Or you can look it up on the wiki.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:48 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Suggestion Thread
Replies: 8
Views: 42258

Re: Suggestion Thread

Sanjuro wrote:Speaking of suggestions, does anyone else think the "Testimonials" from the game's login page could use an update?
Hmmmm, yeah, we could certainly do that.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor interface tweak requests
Replies: 352
Views: 1538865

Re: Minor interface tweak requests

I noticed that the Last Area Patrolled link now works on log-in for Shiloh (zone). Can other areas be updated so the LAP link also works on log-in? Sort of. I can completely recode zones so they work the new way. And I will be doing that as it comes up; you can probably find some others that work t...
by Kinak
Thu Dec 10, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Creative player ideas for in-game items, zones, etc.
Replies: 1543
Views: 1027439

Re: Creative player ideas for in-game items, zones, etc.

Sanjuro wrote:Ooh, I know! Jingle Bell-ista!
That's top notch.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

We missed a haunted computer from the list here. Just, you know, in case there weren't already enough sweet prizes :)

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Next big update: Mad Scientist or PvP?
Replies: 7
Views: 39627

Re: Next big update: Mad Scientist or PvP?

Thank you thank you thank you for finally giving the ******* purpose! You're welcome! It was getting lonely. I can't wait to see what all nine of those new zones have to offer. (Also, I love that you used an image of Marjory the Trash Heap.) I'm pretty excited about them and hope to show them off s...
by Kinak
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:38 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

hoyifung04 wrote:[Edit] Oh, that reminds me of another question: are these prizes given to players or to characters? That is, is it considered multi-abuse to move these between accounts?
Good question! I'd consider them to be given to players.

Cheers!
Kinak
by Kinak
Wed Nov 11, 2015 6:34 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest
Replies: 17
Views: 70015

Re: Call for Heroes - Erfmortium Retirement Contest

Will IotM sets be split up or are they considered one item? (Partial) sets in the list are: My plan was to do it item by item, because trying to balance them ends up with weirdness on the Ring of Fellowship items and yearly talismans. If people have strong objections I can change it, but I think it...