TXP-Network Update :: February 2017
As seen on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KREfC4qY7qA
Hai again, and Happy Presidents' Day!
What's Up on the U-Box, guys?! This is TopHatProductions115 with a pre-Season Content Update for this upcoming March. We have a bit of an itinerary ready for this one - here are the major topics:
- Twitch Streaming Policy
- YouTube Streaming/Uploading Policy
- Steam Streaming
- Steam Giveaway
- TXP-VOS Progress
- Website/Service Updates
- Upcoming Games, Apps, and Projects
I know the list looks long. But I'll do my best to speed things up a nit for this Update. However, the level of detail that's going into this vid is intentional. I know that many of you aren't excited to go read TXP-Network Policy docs every time they get changed, so I'll try to put just the important points here. The older stuff is still available online if you did miss out. Without further delay, let's begin!
0-1) Episode Streaming on Twitch (and YouTube)
This one's probably a doozy, but it's going to affect what gets seen where, so please try to bare with. Most of you already know that this YouTube channel is the primary way to catch our newest Episodes. However, we have also tried to stream the Episodes to other locations. It started out as, and pretty much still is, a risky experiment (I'll explain why in a few). The main experiment, in this case, being Twitch.
For those of you who aren't familiar, Twitch is a broadcasting platform that allows for users to share game-play/play-throughs, program demos, and more - in a 'live' fashion. This means that the content you see is either occurring as you're seeing it onScreen or has happened just seconds ago (delay). In order to use Twitch, you need to have dedicated streaming/encoding software running in the background. In addition to this, the content streamed will usually have either a limited lifespan or duration (highlight-to-save). This is different from older platforms, like YouTube and Steam (which we'll cover later on).
YouTube started as a video-sharing website, and grew to include streaming options. They include Hangouts OnAir and Custom streaming. With the former option, you can use Google's online Hangouts servers to stream content directly from your screen, without dedicated software installed. The latter option is more like what Twitch offers. You can probably imagine which method is easier to pull off on a regular basis...
A few years ago, Mojang broke the barrier that made livestreaming Minecraft so difficult for beginners by integrating Twitch livestreaming APIs/Libraries into the game itself. It was a smart move, and allowed for me to stream to both Twitch and YouTube simultaneously. However, that obviously didn't last too long - Minecraft 1.8 marked the end of integrated Twitch livestreaming libraries in Minecraft, and pretty much killed off the idea of live Twitch content. We tried out OBS and other systems in numerous tests to find a suitable replacement - to no avail.
To add insult to injury, the content streamed to Twitch had a limited lifespan, requiring livestreamers to 'highlight' past broadcasts. This ended up wiping out a lot of stream time, which made it difficult for me to push anything to Twitch - most of the hours that went into the stream itself would be lost, and never seen by you the viewers. With all of the prep time required to get ready for a video/stream, the time spent actually recording and streaming is pretty small. Then comes editing - if you recorded the vid. Otherwise, you would be spending time constantly monitoring and moderating the livestream as it happened.
Either way, it's a time-consuming process (which is part of the reason why I still haven't been quite consistent with my uploads), and after a while, what do I have to show for it? What do I have that I can share with you the viewer when it's all done? With YouTube, the video stays, unaltered. With Twitch, it's a different story. The hours spent livestreaming just get turned into a short trailer for the event that already happened, and you'll probably never get to see the rest. You the viewer missed out - unless I streamed/uploaded to both Twitch and YouTube for that Episode. And you all know how difficult it is to shove all of that through one computer with a video-game running up-front.
I got into Twitch because I wanted to reach out to a bigger viewer-base and have fun doing what I like to do - Tech, Gaming, etc. Instead, I was busy cutting up all of my past broadcasts, reducing them to inadequate summaries/trailers to attract more viewers. Twitch took the fun out of livestreaming, and made it feel more like I was constantly advertising for sporadic performances. Begging for views, instead of just playing games and letting the viewers get in on the action? We all know that YouTube's moving in a direction that requires regular/daily uploads to get any attention, but at least it's a bit more forgiving. The videos I made on YouTube are here to stay - no questions about it.
With Twitch, it's like starting over again every week - that platform requires regular livestreams, and stream views are harder to get. That means that there's less people tuning in and getting involved, which defeats the purpose of livestreaming. Livestreaming is supposed to allow me to play along with you guys in Real-Time. But if there's no one watching, what's the point of doing the stream? It's like performing the Moonlight Sonata on stage, on Piano, in front of a brick wall. It's cringey, and just made it inconvenient to stream on Twitch at that point. That's why I haven't been online there lately, and I apologize for that.
So, it's with some sadness that I state what's coming next:
I won't be broadcasting any Episodes/Reviews to Twitch anymore.
2) Game Streaming on Steam
However, there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Steam allows for inGame livestreaming, which means that anything I play on Steam could be potentially viewed by anyone with a public URL. This may take some work, but I can see this being a game-changer in the near future. Since most of my games now come from Steam currently, I could change some of the old LiveStreaming Policy that was added last year. In addition to this, I can also add games to my Steam Library that aren't already in the Steam market. So, in theory, I could have video content streaming to both Steam and YouTube servers in the future.
3) Steam Giveaway
Speaking of Steam, there is an upcoming giveaway I'd like to announce - The Shell Shock Live Giveaway! For any interested viewers, here's how to enter. During the next 14 days, post a comment on either YouTube or Google+ for this livestream/event with the following:
- Your Steam Name (public name on Steam)
- Your CPU make and model
- #FreeSSL
A winner will be randomly chosen the day after the event, and receive the gift.
4) SWPUs - SoftWare Project Updates
With the recent start of the college semester, a lot of projects are now once again on hold - including TXP-Cloud and TXP-JSI. One project that isn't, however, is the TXP-VOS. That one has entered active development again, and is still undergoing its Boot-Kernel revision. On Google Drive, if you were paying attention, the un-archived portion of the repo now has a slightly-outdated version of the source code for the bootloader and kernel. This will be changed once version 5.0 of the Boot-Kernel is developed. That will also be when I will attempt to upload the first working system images for the InDev (pre-Beta, early Alpha). This is currently scheduled for late Spring/early Summer, but not set in stone. If you want to get involved, you know where to go...
5) Website Updates and Services
As previously revealed last year (right before New Years), the latest version of the TXP-Network's online services and infrastructure has already been released for public use. If you are interested in what this would include, please watch the previous TXP-Network Update which featured this content. The same goes for upcoming games and apps I may cover this upcoming Content Season. I'll post links for them in the description.
Once again, sorry for the diatribe. But it had to be done, this had to be covered at some point. To make it up to you all, however, I may drop a surprise on the Net sometime soon. Make sure to watch all Content Streams I'm on to get the clues...
#3D
As usual, leave clean feedback in the comments. Also, if you "want to see mo' vidz lyke dis'" in the future, leave a Like! Subscribe if you wanna!!
To the returning watchers, Keep Asking Questions. For any new viewers, Welcome to the Galaxy! And to all you members, Keep it Cool till' next time!
This is TXP, Signing Out again - till' March (Spring Content Season)!
UPDATE :: Twitch finally openes the door for uploads - right after I left. No turning back...
Do not reproduce without citation and applicable permissions. TXP-Network SWD 2017. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Creative Outlets :: 2017
If you're looking for a new hobby, a creative outlet, or a way to do some collaberative story writing, I have a few suggestions ready! These are websites I've used, and can personally reccomend. I can now be found on these creative community websites:
- TopHat's DeviantART profile ::
- - Go...
- TopHat's Writer'sCafe.org profile ::
- - Go!
- TopHat's Valucre profile ::
- - Go!!
- TopHat's profile on Hyun's Dojo ::
- - GO!!!
Have fun!!!
Monday, January 2, 2017
Random Rant #1 :: Full Version
WARNING :: There hasn't been a finite definition for some of the terminology discussed here yet, so Wikipedia was used in some cases. Furthermore, the views and opinions seen here are not necessarily those of the TXP-Network as a whole. This article is protected under copyright - do not use without proper citation. If for commercial use, please send a permissions request through the TXP-Network to contact the author of this excerpt.
If we were to ask you, 'What's going on in the news today?', how would you respond? Maybe the 2016 election (triggered)? Or the recent Steelers' victory over the Ravens? Possibly, the results of a recent court ruling? Or even something not mentioned here, which is also extremely likely. The world is quite large, after all. Whichever one you decided to mention, you obviously saw it as 'something worth mentioning', right? But how did you come to that decision? You encountered it while watching TV, listening on the radio, or browsing your newspaper. Or maybe, you heard it from someone else - a friend of yours? A recent link on social media? And when you encountered it, you used some form of reasoning to discern whether or not it was worth your time, I would suppose. Of course, I could also be simply assuming this. Of course, I don't know how in-depth you the reader went into verifying your information. If you did make an attempt to verify, however, I am somewhat revealed - for now. Because, it appears as though many people online cannot discern fact from fiction - and that is quite bothersome, seeing that most grade-school curriculum used to cover the basics of performing simple research and information verification/analysis. The current rave about 'Fake news' and 'Click-bait' tactics is nothing more than than an indication of a societal issue.
People do not know how to think for themselves. At first glance, the previous statements may come off as offensive. However, if you continue to read along, you may find that it is more of a somber statement of reality, and is not worth laughing at. More-so, it may actually be something to be genuinely concerned about. A quick preview of Wikipedia on the subject reveals the following:
Before advancing any further, I do not condone the use of Wikipedia as an official, infallible source of general information. I do, however, believe that this online encyclopedia has the premise behind the concepts of 'Fake News' and News Satire down to a plausible description that can be applied to most general cases. It also reveals an issue that is had by many Americans at large - people cannot tell the difference.
Allow me to highlight a key section - "News satire, also called fake news,...". If you took the time to read through both quoted passages from the sources, I am grateful. If you went the extra mile and read the entirety of the two sources, I admire your drive - don't lose it. By its very admission, the passage states that 'Fake news' and News Satire are easily confused for one another. Taking this a whole step further, I now ask this - can the same be said for actual news and false information ('Fake News')? The answer, quite frankly, is yes. But, there is a difference.
The difference between 'Fake News' and New Satire lies in the author's intent. One is intended to misinform and mislead, while the other is meant to entertain and tickle the mind. If the difference lies in intent, would this also mean that the authors of both have distinct motives? One is motivated to mislead while the other is inclined to give comedic commentary. One is speaking out about a current topic via means of comedic discourse. The other, however, places a veil over the eyes of the reader, and twists (or completely throws out) truth - for reasons I have yet to encounter (really? I think we all know). Therefore, being able to tell whether a source is 'Fake News' or News Satire would lie in the reader's ability to detect the author's intent and biases. They both communicate an idea, but do so via differing means.
With this in mind, it is now also necessary that the topic of bias be covered. Bias, quite simply, pertains to an unbalanced leaning or favour toward or against a given party/entity. If one were to account for bias in the news at large, almost all mainstream news could be taken as soft cases of 'Fake News'. Allow me to go into further detail. Remember the high school lesson you probably took on Rhetorical Appeals?
Please read this Quick Review of the Rhetorical Appeals before going forther if you aren't already familiar with the concept - it's important.
If you read the article this time, you already know where I'm heading. Most major news sources use these appeals to grab your attention and sway you to one side or the other. And bias has to do with partiality. Add to this the fact that all humans are tainted with this bias, and you're left with one nasty outcome - all information has some degree of bias
"Unless you're reading textbooks", the younger Me interjected. Sorry, but even those have it! There's no way around it.
The skewed pictures of reality that these information sources provide are nothing more than that - incomplete stories. And what was the concept behind 'Fake News' again?
'Fake News' authors seek to mislead.
The only problem here is, even so-called 'credible' authors can end up doing that. Publishing information before it's confirmed or making assumptions without verifying their statements with a primary source, constant use of hyperbole and over-exaggeration, withholding information from press releases - it's all there. Poor publishing standards pervade our news sources, and no one is safe from it. Mainstream news, to keep it short, is twisted, sensationalized, and oversimplified. It's done this way to:
Allow for me to emphasize the issue here - 'to keep you hooked'. Attention span. Since people don't seem to have the patience to read a full article, they listen to the snippets and blurbs tossed around instead. Words that have been ripped and torn out of context without a second thought, and left to face the full scrutiny of an uninformed audience, who is either too lazy to analyze the entirety of a situation, or is too easily swayed by one particular factor to logically hold judgement until all possible factors are accounted for. It's how unwitting readers allow mainstream news writers think for them - no matter what side of politics you're on. The bad part is, people keep falling for it. And even when it's not written to poor standards, the biased nature of people will always bleed into all forms of communication longer than one sentence. In a sense, almost everything ever written can be called a partial interpretation. And since partial interpretations can mislead people, almost anything can be called, 'Fake News' - unintentionally. The crux of the issue lies in the loose constraints of what is considered 'Fake News'. It's nothing more than the perfect censoring scheme for those with influence. It's an excellent way to remove American liberty. And it's all because Americans simply can't tell them apart.
They:
Add to this, the fact that America also institutes standardized tests with the likes of the SATs, and I am forced to come to a daunting conclusion:
I now draw the line between fact and fiction, for the unsuspecting reader. What you previously read between "It is now", and "information?", is false. And someone else may have known this as well. I do, however, have this to say:
Or even these two checklists:
If you noticed a trend in the content linked, that's great. Most of the content linked here, excluding the last URL, was most likely covered in grade school. All information sources need to be treated in this manner. If more people actually took a second to analyze the information they receive from the internet, instead of relying on Fox, TheBlaze, CNN, or MSNBC to handle the thinking for them, maybe we wouldn't need to have the discussion of whether America should start encroaching on people's First Amendment rights in the first place. American citizens need to do the mental work themselves, and should never allow someone else to start making choices for them - let alone decisions to silence others. In fact, that should never become a topic of discussion. Because any historian knows where this $#!+ can go next.
"Dort, wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man auch am Ende Menschen."
How ironic, that things like this can come full circle. People label and belittle each other, only to become what they project on to others.
If we were to ask you, 'What's going on in the news today?', how would you respond? Maybe the 2016 election (triggered)? Or the recent Steelers' victory over the Ravens? Possibly, the results of a recent court ruling? Or even something not mentioned here, which is also extremely likely. The world is quite large, after all. Whichever one you decided to mention, you obviously saw it as 'something worth mentioning', right? But how did you come to that decision? You encountered it while watching TV, listening on the radio, or browsing your newspaper. Or maybe, you heard it from someone else - a friend of yours? A recent link on social media? And when you encountered it, you used some form of reasoning to discern whether or not it was worth your time, I would suppose. Of course, I could also be simply assuming this. Of course, I don't know how in-depth you the reader went into verifying your information. If you did make an attempt to verify, however, I am somewhat revealed - for now. Because, it appears as though many people online cannot discern fact from fiction - and that is quite bothersome, seeing that most grade-school curriculum used to cover the basics of performing simple research and information verification/analysis. The current rave about 'Fake news' and 'Click-bait' tactics is nothing more than than an indication of a societal issue.
People do not know how to think for themselves. At first glance, the previous statements may come off as offensive. However, if you continue to read along, you may find that it is more of a somber statement of reality, and is not worth laughing at. More-so, it may actually be something to be genuinely concerned about. A quick preview of Wikipedia on the subject reveals the following:
- Taken from here
- - "Fake news... (also referred to as hoax news) deliberately publish hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation, using social media to drive web traffic and amplify their effect. Unlike news satire, fake news... seek to mislead, rather than entertain, readers for financial or other gain."
- Taken from here
- - "News satire, also called fake news, is a type of parody presented in a format typical of mainstream journalism, and called a satire because of its content... News satire relies heavily on irony and deadpan humor."
- - "Two slightly different types of news satire exist. One form uses satirical commentary and sketch comedy to comment on real-world news events, while the other presents wholly fictionalized news stories."
Before advancing any further, I do not condone the use of Wikipedia as an official, infallible source of general information. I do, however, believe that this online encyclopedia has the premise behind the concepts of 'Fake News' and News Satire down to a plausible description that can be applied to most general cases. It also reveals an issue that is had by many Americans at large - people cannot tell the difference.
Allow me to highlight a key section - "News satire, also called fake news,...". If you took the time to read through both quoted passages from the sources, I am grateful. If you went the extra mile and read the entirety of the two sources, I admire your drive - don't lose it. By its very admission, the passage states that 'Fake news' and News Satire are easily confused for one another. Taking this a whole step further, I now ask this - can the same be said for actual news and false information ('Fake News')? The answer, quite frankly, is yes. But, there is a difference.
The difference between 'Fake News' and New Satire lies in the author's intent. One is intended to misinform and mislead, while the other is meant to entertain and tickle the mind. If the difference lies in intent, would this also mean that the authors of both have distinct motives? One is motivated to mislead while the other is inclined to give comedic commentary. One is speaking out about a current topic via means of comedic discourse. The other, however, places a veil over the eyes of the reader, and twists (or completely throws out) truth - for reasons I have yet to encounter (really? I think we all know). Therefore, being able to tell whether a source is 'Fake News' or News Satire would lie in the reader's ability to detect the author's intent and biases. They both communicate an idea, but do so via differing means.
With this in mind, it is now also necessary that the topic of bias be covered. Bias, quite simply, pertains to an unbalanced leaning or favour toward or against a given party/entity. If one were to account for bias in the news at large, almost all mainstream news could be taken as soft cases of 'Fake News'. Allow me to go into further detail. Remember the high school lesson you probably took on Rhetorical Appeals?
Please read this Quick Review of the Rhetorical Appeals before going forther if you aren't already familiar with the concept - it's important.
If you read the article this time, you already know where I'm heading. Most major news sources use these appeals to grab your attention and sway you to one side or the other. And bias has to do with partiality. Add to this the fact that all humans are tainted with this bias, and you're left with one nasty outcome - all information has some degree of bias
"Unless you're reading textbooks", the younger Me interjected. Sorry, but even those have it! There's no way around it.
The skewed pictures of reality that these information sources provide are nothing more than that - incomplete stories. And what was the concept behind 'Fake News' again?
'Fake News' authors seek to mislead.
The only problem here is, even so-called 'credible' authors can end up doing that. Publishing information before it's confirmed or making assumptions without verifying their statements with a primary source, constant use of hyperbole and over-exaggeration, withholding information from press releases - it's all there. Poor publishing standards pervade our news sources, and no one is safe from it. Mainstream news, to keep it short, is twisted, sensationalized, and oversimplified. It's done this way to:
- Keep you hooked
- To get a desired response from you
Allow for me to emphasize the issue here - 'to keep you hooked'. Attention span. Since people don't seem to have the patience to read a full article, they listen to the snippets and blurbs tossed around instead. Words that have been ripped and torn out of context without a second thought, and left to face the full scrutiny of an uninformed audience, who is either too lazy to analyze the entirety of a situation, or is too easily swayed by one particular factor to logically hold judgement until all possible factors are accounted for. It's how unwitting readers allow mainstream news writers think for them - no matter what side of politics you're on. The bad part is, people keep falling for it. And even when it's not written to poor standards, the biased nature of people will always bleed into all forms of communication longer than one sentence. In a sense, almost everything ever written can be called a partial interpretation. And since partial interpretations can mislead people, almost anything can be called, 'Fake News' - unintentionally. The crux of the issue lies in the loose constraints of what is considered 'Fake News'. It's nothing more than the perfect censoring scheme for those with influence. It's an excellent way to remove American liberty. And it's all because Americans simply can't tell them apart.
They:
- cannot differentiate between actual information and faulty information
- cannot differentiate between satire and misinformation
- cannot be bothered to verify information for themselves
Add to this, the fact that America also institutes standardized tests with the likes of the SATs, and I am forced to come to a daunting conclusion:
It is now expected that Americans simply do not know how to think for themselves, and now must be taught how to 'Think Critically'. Furthermore, since Americans cannot 'Think Critically', how can they possibly hope to discern what is and isn't valid information?
I now draw the line between fact and fiction, for the unsuspecting reader. What you previously read between "It is now", and "information?", is false. And someone else may have known this as well. I do, however, have this to say:
Americans are becoming lazier by the day, and do not take the time to actually dissect and scrutinize what they read and hear. This lack of thorough reasoning is why it is so easy for throngs of American citizens to be swayed by propaganda. If people actually took the time to scrutinize and research information for themselves, maybe I wouldn't be sitting on the soap-box right now.
Hint: You may actually have to read and compare/contrast multiple articles and sources to get a definitive idea of what actually happened in some cases. Try Steps 1-5 of the basic Research Process.Or even these two checklists:
- From the Georgetown Library
- or from the Journalists' Resource
If you noticed a trend in the content linked, that's great. Most of the content linked here, excluding the last URL, was most likely covered in grade school. All information sources need to be treated in this manner. If more people actually took a second to analyze the information they receive from the internet, instead of relying on Fox, TheBlaze, CNN, or MSNBC to handle the thinking for them, maybe we wouldn't need to have the discussion of whether America should start encroaching on people's First Amendment rights in the first place. American citizens need to do the mental work themselves, and should never allow someone else to start making choices for them - let alone decisions to silence others. In fact, that should never become a topic of discussion. Because any historian knows where this $#!+ can go next.
"Dort, wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man auch am Ende Menschen."
How ironic, that things like this can come full circle. People label and belittle each other, only to become what they project on to others.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
What's Up on the U-Box?!? - Winter 2016 Review
Originally written on Friday, December 9, 2016
It's TopHatProductions115, with an update long overdue! First of all, sorry that the upload took so long - I had 3 attempts at it on Friday, then had to redo it again. Oh, and almost forgot to mention that I had to do editing/processing. VideoPad has a weird issue with Audio and Video getting out-of-sync, so, had to take an extra 2 days (2 editing sessions) to fix that as well. So now, running about 4-5 days late on this :( I hope you all can see now, why I can't possibly make this a daily thing. I can barely do bi-weekly - and that's without doing major edits.
Without further ado...
I hope you-all are liking the new Intro! EndCreds may be coming soon. As a season long gone to the winds winds down, with the fun time for gaming videos all but taken for the current season (college), it remains to be seen as to whether or not the TXP-Network can ever push a full, uninterrupted season. However, before going into the break, this video will attempt to discuss a few important topics for the upcoming season and beyond.
With some emphasis being put on how we react to things both in person and online, I will stress the importance of using our manners and appropriate language while online, for multiple reasons:
- younger people may see these pages
- these pages are meant to demo various products, and leaving low-quality comments will detract from the overall experience
- these pages are also meant to provide information, that of which would lose quality if littered with foul language
- you're providing people with an excuse to push for political correctness - which you will never like in reality
- for maturity sake
So please, no inappropriate language - it helps no one, and only incites more flamewars. My videos will not be allowed to turn into hubs for such activity. If I see such, comments will be moderated more strictly. So far, I've seen little-to-no trouble on my uploads and lifestreams, and would like to keep it that way. This is especially a privilege when we play Cards Against Humanity: Online. Content like the videos for this game are no scheduled, and are only here because you the viewers proved that you can handle it (albeit, with age restrictions). Keep up the great work! Also, try to keep active when I'm aloof the Interwebs! Keep asking questions. This video is divided into 4 distinct segments, with accompanying content for each...
Election 2016 - The Importance of Representation, and the topic of Liberty ::
- Available upon e-mail request...
TXP-Network Update - Winter 2016 ::
- Google Drive Development Repo:
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B98YR-Jm_dNAN3p1WDFYOUt3QlE?usp=sharing
- TXP-VOS 0.2 Development Repo:
- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98YR-Jm_dNAcnJGXzZOUEJFNjQ
App Quicky - Andronium OS! ::
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromium.os
The one UI system that makes the newest versions of Android seem on-par with Windows Continuum!
Would recommend for anyone working on Android devices On-the-Go.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition 1.0.0.1 Alpha! ::
- https://minecraft.net/
Mojang - The Creators of Minecraft ::
- https://mojang.com/
As an added note, we will also discuss the eBay store and recent moves in hardware upgrading here! Our first upgrade:
- Sun Microsystems Sunfire v20z [2x AMD Opteron(s) | 2.0GHz | 8GB DDR/DDR2 RAM | 2x 70GB SCSI Drives | Windows Server 2012]
- HP ProBook 6475b AMD Laptop [AMD A4-4300 | 2.5GHz | 4GB DDR2/DDR3 RAM | 320GB HDD | Windows 10 Pro]
Our second round of sales on eBay (in case you missed the first one):
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/272481610455?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/272481600546?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/272481591763?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
If you have any suggestions for future upgrades, please feel free to state your opinions, respectfully, in the comments. More action may be coming soon...
Now for the Announcements for the upcoming season!
Plans for Spring 2017 Season_
Games:
- Minecraft: Pocket Edition Alpha/Minecraft Desktop
- Halo 5 Forge
- Brawlhalla
- RocketLeague
- PSO 2/PSO 2 Portable/BB (Blue Burst)?
- Cry of Fear
- FNaF 1,2,3,4,SL?
- Pokemon: Uranium?!
Apps:
- TBA?!
In addition to all of that, we also have another giveaway coming this Sunday. Stay tuned for more on that!
#SSL
The TXP-Network has also updated all back-ends for the running websites hosted. Here are the new services:
1) TXP-Network SWD
2) The ReadingRoom 101 (TXP-NewsCast)
3) TXP-Cloud Manager
4) TXP-Technologies 101
5) TXP-Go!
6) TXP-MC World Series
7) TXP-Archivist
8) TXP-Media
9) TXP-Help Desk
10) TopHat's Thought Cafe
11) Me-Andering Mind
1) CODOFORUM :: TXP-Forumsphere
_http://txp-network.freezoy.com/forumsphere/index.php
2) ArticleSetup :: TXP-Commentary
_http://thereadingroom101.freezoy.com/compose
3) BytesFall :: Cloud Management Console
_http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/System/
3) ProjectSend :: TXP-Send
_http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/send
3) DirectoryLister :: TXP-Libs
_http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/lib/
4) YoURLS :: TXP-YoURLS
_http://txp-technologies.freezoy.com/yourls
6) Shadows Rising :: RPG Builder Online
_http://txp-mc.freezoy.com/create
8) ClipBucket :: TXP-MediaCast
_http://txp-media.freezoy.com/broadcast
9) *Acorn Aid :: TXP-Support Feed
_http://www.acornaid.com/download.php
* Still being updated - not online yet...
Also, check out Hyun's Dojo sometime!
- http://hyunsdojo.com/
- http://hyunsdojo.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=11622
To the returning watchers, Keep Asking Questions. For any new viewers, Welcome to the Galaxy! And to all you members, Keep it Cool till' next time! This is TXP, Signing Out!
All content included in this media production belongs to its respective owners. TopHatProductions115, TXP-Network, “The ‘Moddish’ Gamer”, and “Welcome to the Galaxy” are all covered under the TXP-Network license agreement, and belong to the TXP-Network owner. The phrase, “Welcome to the Galaxy”, is an exception case, and may be used by anyone - with or without citation. However, you may not claim ownership of the content. Complete licensing info for TXP-Network content and mixed-origin media can be found here:
http://www.copyrighted.com/copyrights/view/ze2r-mzdx-qwn8-52va
Do not reproduce without citation and applicable permissions. TXP-Network SWD - 2016. All Rights Reserved.
It's TopHatProductions115, with an update long overdue! First of all, sorry that the upload took so long - I had 3 attempts at it on Friday, then had to redo it again. Oh, and almost forgot to mention that I had to do editing/processing. VideoPad has a weird issue with Audio and Video getting out-of-sync, so, had to take an extra 2 days (2 editing sessions) to fix that as well. So now, running about 4-5 days late on this :( I hope you all can see now, why I can't possibly make this a daily thing. I can barely do bi-weekly - and that's without doing major edits.
Without further ado...
I hope you-all are liking the new Intro! EndCreds may be coming soon. As a season long gone to the winds winds down, with the fun time for gaming videos all but taken for the current season (college), it remains to be seen as to whether or not the TXP-Network can ever push a full, uninterrupted season. However, before going into the break, this video will attempt to discuss a few important topics for the upcoming season and beyond.
With some emphasis being put on how we react to things both in person and online, I will stress the importance of using our manners and appropriate language while online, for multiple reasons:
- younger people may see these pages
- these pages are meant to demo various products, and leaving low-quality comments will detract from the overall experience
- these pages are also meant to provide information, that of which would lose quality if littered with foul language
- you're providing people with an excuse to push for political correctness - which you will never like in reality
- for maturity sake
So please, no inappropriate language - it helps no one, and only incites more flamewars. My videos will not be allowed to turn into hubs for such activity. If I see such, comments will be moderated more strictly. So far, I've seen little-to-no trouble on my uploads and lifestreams, and would like to keep it that way. This is especially a privilege when we play Cards Against Humanity: Online. Content like the videos for this game are no scheduled, and are only here because you the viewers proved that you can handle it (albeit, with age restrictions). Keep up the great work! Also, try to keep active when I'm aloof the Interwebs! Keep asking questions. This video is divided into 4 distinct segments, with accompanying content for each...
Election 2016 - The Importance of Representation, and the topic of Liberty ::
- Available upon e-mail request...
TXP-Network Update - Winter 2016 ::
- Google Drive Development Repo:
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B98YR-Jm_dNAN3p1WDFYOUt3QlE?usp=sharing
- TXP-VOS 0.2 Development Repo:
- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98YR-Jm_dNAcnJGXzZOUEJFNjQ
App Quicky - Andronium OS! ::
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromium.os
The one UI system that makes the newest versions of Android seem on-par with Windows Continuum!
Would recommend for anyone working on Android devices On-the-Go.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition 1.0.0.1 Alpha! ::
- https://minecraft.net/
Mojang - The Creators of Minecraft ::
- https://mojang.com/
As an added note, we will also discuss the eBay store and recent moves in hardware upgrading here! Our first upgrade:
- Sun Microsystems Sunfire v20z [2x AMD Opteron(s) | 2.0GHz | 8GB DDR/DDR2 RAM | 2x 70GB SCSI Drives | Windows Server 2012]
- HP ProBook 6475b AMD Laptop [AMD A4-4300 | 2.5GHz | 4GB DDR2/DDR3 RAM | 320GB HDD | Windows 10 Pro]
Our second round of sales on eBay (in case you missed the first one):
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/272481610455?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/272481600546?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/272481591763?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
If you have any suggestions for future upgrades, please feel free to state your opinions, respectfully, in the comments. More action may be coming soon...
Now for the Announcements for the upcoming season!
Plans for Spring 2017 Season_
Games:
- Minecraft: Pocket Edition Alpha/Minecraft Desktop
- Halo 5 Forge
- Brawlhalla
- RocketLeague
- PSO 2/PSO 2 Portable/BB (Blue Burst)?
- Cry of Fear
- FNaF 1,2,3,4,SL?
- Pokemon: Uranium?!
Apps:
- TBA?!
In addition to all of that, we also have another giveaway coming this Sunday. Stay tuned for more on that!
#SSL
The TXP-Network has also updated all back-ends for the running websites hosted. Here are the new services:
1) TXP-Network SWD
2) The ReadingRoom 101 (TXP-NewsCast)
3) TXP-Cloud Manager
4) TXP-Technologies 101
5) TXP-Go!
6) TXP-MC World Series
7) TXP-Archivist
8) TXP-Media
9) TXP-Help Desk
10) TopHat's Thought Cafe
11) Me-Andering Mind
1) CODOFORUM :: TXP-Forumsphere
_http://txp-network.freezoy.com/forumsphere/index.php
2) ArticleSetup :: TXP-Commentary
_http://thereadingroom101.freezoy.com/compose
3) BytesFall :: Cloud Management Console
_http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/System/
3) ProjectSend :: TXP-Send
_http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/send
3) DirectoryLister :: TXP-Libs
_http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/lib/
4) YoURLS :: TXP-YoURLS
_http://txp-technologies.freezoy.com/yourls
6) Shadows Rising :: RPG Builder Online
_http://txp-mc.freezoy.com/create
8) ClipBucket :: TXP-MediaCast
_http://txp-media.freezoy.com/broadcast
9) *Acorn Aid :: TXP-Support Feed
_http://www.acornaid.com/download.php
* Still being updated - not online yet...
Also, check out Hyun's Dojo sometime!
- http://hyunsdojo.com/
- http://hyunsdojo.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=11622
To the returning watchers, Keep Asking Questions. For any new viewers, Welcome to the Galaxy! And to all you members, Keep it Cool till' next time! This is TXP, Signing Out!
All content included in this media production belongs to its respective owners. TopHatProductions115, TXP-Network, “The ‘Moddish’ Gamer”, and “Welcome to the Galaxy” are all covered under the TXP-Network license agreement, and belong to the TXP-Network owner. The phrase, “Welcome to the Galaxy”, is an exception case, and may be used by anyone - with or without citation. However, you may not claim ownership of the content. Complete licensing info for TXP-Network content and mixed-origin media can be found here:
http://www.copyrighted.com/copyrights/view/ze2r-mzdx-qwn8-52va
Do not reproduce without citation and applicable permissions. TXP-Network SWD - 2016. All Rights Reserved.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
October 2016 Update - Halloween in a Few
Hey, Viewers of the U-Box!
It's TopHatProductions115, coming at you with yet another video - this time, an update of sorts.
As you all know, I have recently started playing newer games. The main titles for this season were originally going to be:
RocketLeague, ShellShock Live, Brawlhalla, Gang Beasts Online, Phantasy Star Online 2, Cry of Fear, and Minecraft
Before the start of the Summer Content Season (which was originally was supposed to be off-time for the TXP-Network), basic hardware/software runtime support was installed and tested, to ensure basic compatibility for modern computer gaming. Mac OS X 10.7.5 and Windows 10 were the available non-mobile platforms, and Android 5.0.1 (rooted) was the only available mobile platform for software and game testing. As many of you saw during the initial testing videos during the summer, testing for many of the games in Beta did not go well, and lag was a major issue - even with Intel Core processors on-hand. In addition to this, networking restrictions prevented use of specific hardware that may have handled the stressors better (AMD Turion 2 x64, 2.0 GHz, NVidia GeForce - eth0 only, due to issues with WiFi). While certain optimizations were available at the time, none of them were available for the hardware in use. Due to unexpected technical issues (esp. in Beta Tests), some of the original contenders were cut - and the list of available Let's Play options changed:
RocketLeague, Minecraft, Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Pokemon: Uranium, Cards Against Humanity Online, and Brawlhalla
With the start of college, time schedules prevented certain options as well, due to network requirements and start-up times for certain games. As such, more games were swapped - this issue nearly cancelled the current content season a whole month before it even started. As you already know, the options changed yet again:
Minecraft, Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Pokemon:Uranium, Cards Against Humanity Online, FNaF: Sister Location, and Cry of Fear
As of now, some of these games may not ever hit the net on this channel. And, it appears as though we have a bit of a hardware issue to take care of:
HP Pavillion tx1305us - AMD Turion 64 x2 :: NVidia GeForce Go 6150 :: 3GB
Windows 10, Linux Elementary
HP 15-g070nr - AMD E1-6010 APU :: Radeon R2 Graphics :: 4GB
Windows 10
Apple Macbook 4,1 :: Intel Core 2 Duo :: Intel GMA X3100 :: 2GB
Mac OS X 10.10.5 Combo Update
iMac 2007 :: Intel Core 2 Duo :: -- :: 1GB
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Final
Sun Microsystems Sunfire v20z :: AMD Opteron (2) :: Integrated VGA :: 4GB
N/A
If examined quickly, many hardware enthusiasts would realize that 1/5 of the entries are clocked under 2.0GHz, and cannot perform any true power computing/gaming - it happens to be the main 'rig' used in many of our videos on YouTube. In addition to this, another laptop listed appears to be running a version number that is officially outside of its intended support range - that was the one used for playing Minecraft during the late Summer, and hasn't been used to do so since the update from 10.7.5 (OpenGL context). After Windows 10 came out, it performed extremely well for its specs - until the 2015/2016 transition updates came out. After the transition (before the Anniversary Update), the computer performed worse - not to mention the trials with AMD Overdrive/AMD Catalyst. Even with the revertion to default drivers and some optimization, this laptop simply won't be able to play another game. As such, its data will be transferred to a new computer when the time comes, and more RAM will be bought for the iMac, in an attempt to enable more hardware for normal functionalities.
Until then, however, very few uploads will appear on this channel :(
We don't intend to leave you hanging - it's just a technical limitation. We also had to wait for hardware prices to drop a bit before making this move, so that played a factor, too. The models we were looking at were all 350 USD and above, but now they're much lower in cost (100 USD lower to be exact). As such, a purchase may be coming soon - and this is where you the viewers come in!
We're going to be selling a few things on eBay soon, to get our funds built up for this. In addition to this, we also have a few donation outlets that we will be announcing during subsequent videos and livestreams (in addition to our Minecraft server, Ningo e-mail, and PayPal page). If you want to buy a few components, old games, or whatever else, we'll leave a link in the video description for you to check out the eBay store! This also helps to fuel the TXP-VOS development cause as well, and could even speed up time scedules for delayed projects. So, if you want to help out, stay tuned for more details...
Well, this concludes our time here today - we hope to see you again in our next event...
If you want to be in our next video, be sure to contact us before the beginning of each business week, between the hours of 8AM and 5PM EST.
If you're new to the channel, check out our other videos - and feel free to ask questions.
If you're a returning watcher, please consider subscribing for more content.
Leave a Like if you feel like it!
For any newcomers who are new here, Welcome to the Galaxy!
TXP, signing out.
It's TopHatProductions115, coming at you with yet another video - this time, an update of sorts.
As you all know, I have recently started playing newer games. The main titles for this season were originally going to be:
RocketLeague, ShellShock Live, Brawlhalla, Gang Beasts Online, Phantasy Star Online 2, Cry of Fear, and Minecraft
Before the start of the Summer Content Season (which was originally was supposed to be off-time for the TXP-Network), basic hardware/software runtime support was installed and tested, to ensure basic compatibility for modern computer gaming. Mac OS X 10.7.5 and Windows 10 were the available non-mobile platforms, and Android 5.0.1 (rooted) was the only available mobile platform for software and game testing. As many of you saw during the initial testing videos during the summer, testing for many of the games in Beta did not go well, and lag was a major issue - even with Intel Core processors on-hand. In addition to this, networking restrictions prevented use of specific hardware that may have handled the stressors better (AMD Turion 2 x64, 2.0 GHz, NVidia GeForce - eth0 only, due to issues with WiFi). While certain optimizations were available at the time, none of them were available for the hardware in use. Due to unexpected technical issues (esp. in Beta Tests), some of the original contenders were cut - and the list of available Let's Play options changed:
RocketLeague, Minecraft, Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Pokemon: Uranium, Cards Against Humanity Online, and Brawlhalla
With the start of college, time schedules prevented certain options as well, due to network requirements and start-up times for certain games. As such, more games were swapped - this issue nearly cancelled the current content season a whole month before it even started. As you already know, the options changed yet again:
Minecraft, Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Pokemon:Uranium, Cards Against Humanity Online, FNaF: Sister Location, and Cry of Fear
As of now, some of these games may not ever hit the net on this channel. And, it appears as though we have a bit of a hardware issue to take care of:
HP Pavillion tx1305us - AMD Turion 64 x2 :: NVidia GeForce Go 6150 :: 3GB
Windows 10, Linux Elementary
HP 15-g070nr - AMD E1-6010 APU :: Radeon R2 Graphics :: 4GB
Windows 10
Apple Macbook 4,1 :: Intel Core 2 Duo :: Intel GMA X3100 :: 2GB
Mac OS X 10.10.5 Combo Update
iMac 2007 :: Intel Core 2 Duo :: -- :: 1GB
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Final
Sun Microsystems Sunfire v20z :: AMD Opteron (2) :: Integrated VGA :: 4GB
N/A
If examined quickly, many hardware enthusiasts would realize that 1/5 of the entries are clocked under 2.0GHz, and cannot perform any true power computing/gaming - it happens to be the main 'rig' used in many of our videos on YouTube. In addition to this, another laptop listed appears to be running a version number that is officially outside of its intended support range - that was the one used for playing Minecraft during the late Summer, and hasn't been used to do so since the update from 10.7.5 (OpenGL context). After Windows 10 came out, it performed extremely well for its specs - until the 2015/2016 transition updates came out. After the transition (before the Anniversary Update), the computer performed worse - not to mention the trials with AMD Overdrive/AMD Catalyst. Even with the revertion to default drivers and some optimization, this laptop simply won't be able to play another game. As such, its data will be transferred to a new computer when the time comes, and more RAM will be bought for the iMac, in an attempt to enable more hardware for normal functionalities.
Until then, however, very few uploads will appear on this channel :(
We don't intend to leave you hanging - it's just a technical limitation. We also had to wait for hardware prices to drop a bit before making this move, so that played a factor, too. The models we were looking at were all 350 USD and above, but now they're much lower in cost (100 USD lower to be exact). As such, a purchase may be coming soon - and this is where you the viewers come in!
We're going to be selling a few things on eBay soon, to get our funds built up for this. In addition to this, we also have a few donation outlets that we will be announcing during subsequent videos and livestreams (in addition to our Minecraft server, Ningo e-mail, and PayPal page). If you want to buy a few components, old games, or whatever else, we'll leave a link in the video description for you to check out the eBay store! This also helps to fuel the TXP-VOS development cause as well, and could even speed up time scedules for delayed projects. So, if you want to help out, stay tuned for more details...
Well, this concludes our time here today - we hope to see you again in our next event...
If you want to be in our next video, be sure to contact us before the beginning of each business week, between the hours of 8AM and 5PM EST.
If you're new to the channel, check out our other videos - and feel free to ask questions.
If you're a returning watcher, please consider subscribing for more content.
Leave a Like if you feel like it!
For any newcomers who are new here, Welcome to the Galaxy!
TXP, signing out.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
TXP-Network Update :: 06/24/2016
Dear TXP-Network Users and Content Creators,
It's been a long time coming, and I hope to continue all current services in the future. However, it is with a small sigh that I announce: TXP-Go! will no longer be under active development. Due to the technical limitations exhibited and lack of resources proper, we cannot provide the personal search engine with the current server providers. .
However, there is good news to cancel this out. Development of the V.O.S., while delayed once again, will continue into the winter months. Due to the fact that the V.O.S. only has one active developer working on it, the release date is being set to either summer 2017 or indefinite. Since the developer is still in college it would be better if development did not interfere with their studies. While development will continue into the Autumn and Winter months, it will be slower than what was recently observed in the Google Drive repo. The Bootloader and Kernel are undergoing a second redesign, and the shell will follow soon afterward. To see more on this, please be sure to read the comments in the code - they are written as descriptively as possible. As such, there are also citations/links to where content and designs are derived from. Please note that the ASM used is in *Intel syntax, and as such, may not be compatible with other code, depending upon what you are using. The new Kernel is meant to be more GRUB-oriented and modular, allowing for ease of updates if a next version is ever put in the works. Linker scripts are not provided yet due to the fact that debugging is still underway - releasing defective code is not the intention. As such, while the code present may also have errors/bugs, they are currently being weeded out. .
The most interesting point may be that TXP-JSI could be getting a revamp soon. That will be kept on Google Drive as well when the updates start. If you don't know what TXP-JSI is, please head over to GitHub for a quick look at the older version. It's a concept idea, and is still in development. However, TXP-MC Server C-Panel will not be revamped.
If you are interested in helping, please note that the requirements for requesting to join the project have changed: C/C++ and NASM programmers are needed currently. A working knowledge of these languages implies that you know how to access hardware/interrupts as well. Please refer to the *OSDev Wiki for details on that. If (by some rare chance) you wish to use some code that is (somehow) specific to this project, please feel free to e-mail a permission request. .
As of late May, TXP-Network/TopHatProductions115 has been away from video creation - sorry. FantasticRileyTV is currently standing in. Please treat him as you would TopHat, and realise that one person can't do everything, everywhere. As such, TXP-MC was planning to do some *GangBeasts gameplay recently - it's long overdue. Along with some other games off of *Steam. And, of course, Minecraft :) Please note that the current content season is delayed, and will start in July. The next content season starts in the Autumn, around September 2nd. That will be kickstarted with some gameplay in Minecraft 1.10 or the latest snapshot. .
As for all other social media, *StackXchange and *Quora are the places to be - it's where TXP-Network answers questions :) *Comicvine and *KillerMovie Forums are nice. And *Twitch is still a thing. Just not a big thing, so livestreams will done as follows:
- If it's *Minecraft, *Twitch is 50/50
- If it's not, *YouTube always comes first
- If it's laggy, it's *YouTube-only
- If not, *Twitch could get a new video
- If it's a review, it's not for *Twitch
- If it's a series, there is a chance that some episodes may become *Twitch exclusives
- Else, it's up in the air
* Not owned by TopHat or TXP-Net10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swa4skCbhh0
It's been a long time coming, and I hope to continue all current services in the future. However, it is with a small sigh that I announce: TXP-Go! will no longer be under active development. Due to the technical limitations exhibited and lack of resources proper, we cannot provide the personal search engine with the current server providers. .
However, there is good news to cancel this out. Development of the V.O.S., while delayed once again, will continue into the winter months. Due to the fact that the V.O.S. only has one active developer working on it, the release date is being set to either summer 2017 or indefinite. Since the developer is still in college it would be better if development did not interfere with their studies. While development will continue into the Autumn and Winter months, it will be slower than what was recently observed in the Google Drive repo. The Bootloader and Kernel are undergoing a second redesign, and the shell will follow soon afterward. To see more on this, please be sure to read the comments in the code - they are written as descriptively as possible. As such, there are also citations/links to where content and designs are derived from. Please note that the ASM used is in *Intel syntax, and as such, may not be compatible with other code, depending upon what you are using. The new Kernel is meant to be more GRUB-oriented and modular, allowing for ease of updates if a next version is ever put in the works. Linker scripts are not provided yet due to the fact that debugging is still underway - releasing defective code is not the intention. As such, while the code present may also have errors/bugs, they are currently being weeded out. .
The most interesting point may be that TXP-JSI could be getting a revamp soon. That will be kept on Google Drive as well when the updates start. If you don't know what TXP-JSI is, please head over to GitHub for a quick look at the older version. It's a concept idea, and is still in development. However, TXP-MC Server C-Panel will not be revamped.
If you are interested in helping, please note that the requirements for requesting to join the project have changed: C/C++ and NASM programmers are needed currently. A working knowledge of these languages implies that you know how to access hardware/interrupts as well. Please refer to the *OSDev Wiki for details on that. If (by some rare chance) you wish to use some code that is (somehow) specific to this project, please feel free to e-mail a permission request. .
As of late May, TXP-Network/TopHatProductions115 has been away from video creation - sorry. FantasticRileyTV is currently standing in. Please treat him as you would TopHat, and realise that one person can't do everything, everywhere. As such, TXP-MC was planning to do some *GangBeasts gameplay recently - it's long overdue. Along with some other games off of *Steam. And, of course, Minecraft :) Please note that the current content season is delayed, and will start in July. The next content season starts in the Autumn, around September 2nd. That will be kickstarted with some gameplay in Minecraft 1.10 or the latest snapshot. .
As for all other social media, *StackXchange and *Quora are the places to be - it's where TXP-Network answers questions :) *Comicvine and *KillerMovie Forums are nice. And *Twitch is still a thing. Just not a big thing, so livestreams will done as follows:
- If it's *Minecraft, *Twitch is 50/50
- If it's not, *YouTube always comes first
- If it's laggy, it's *YouTube-only
- If not, *Twitch could get a new video
- If it's a review, it's not for *Twitch
- If it's a series, there is a chance that some episodes may become *Twitch exclusives
- Else, it's up in the air
* Not owned by TopHat or TXP-Net10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swa4skCbhh0
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