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Post by Peregrine on Nov 12, 2004 21:11:41 GMT
This one's easy if you spell Slûtar with the accent. Incidentally, I don't think I've had money problems anywhere the last few times I've played through. And there's a thought... maybe the reason those hugely valuable gems (the Diamond and whatnot) never get cashed is because we never think to take more than a measly belt pouch along with us?
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Post by The Tagazin Poodle on Nov 15, 2004 15:39:21 GMT
How? I've never been able to pull it off.
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Post by Peregrine on Nov 16, 2004 11:00:35 GMT
I really have no idea. I just don't remember having problems. I'll probably be playing through them again soon enough, and I tend to play a similar path each time (I'm determined to finish it my way and then branch out into 'better' approaches , so I'll let you know how that works out...
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Post by The Tagazin Poodle on Nov 16, 2004 15:35:52 GMT
Actually, I meant getting those weird marks over the "u"; I can never seem to pull it off.
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Post by Peregrine on Nov 16, 2004 15:56:18 GMT
Oh that. ;D Well, my usual method is the number pad technique (which I think is a Windows-based method, but don't quote me on it). Make sure Num Lock is on. Hold down Alt, and on the number pad, type in the number for the character you want, then release Alt and the character should appear. This way takes a bit of memorising of numbers (plus guesswork and trial and error when you can't quite recall the one you're after). Acute e (é), for instance, is Alt+0233. The other accented e's are around that number, the a's are before, and the u's are after - so û is Alt+0251. A character map is usually easier. (There should be one in the programs section of the Start menu, somewhere under Accessories.)
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simkn
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Post by simkn on Nov 17, 2004 3:00:06 GMT
Oh that. ;D Well, my usual method is the number pad technique (which I think is a Windows-based method, but don't quote me on it). Actually it's not a Windows-based method. It just uses the ASCII number from the ASCII chart, and ASCII is a platform-independent standard. So it should work anywhere! Now that definitely is a Windows-only method.
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Post by Peregrine on Nov 17, 2004 9:32:35 GMT
Actually it's not a Windows-based method. It just uses the ASCII number from the ASCII chart, and ASCII is a platform-independent standard. So it should work anywhere! Well, as to that, just to be pedantic (and I usually am ), ASCII doesn't include accented characters - it's only 128 characters that have formed the basis of most character sets since. To get to the accented characters you need a longer set like Latin-1 or Unicode. But... that's beside the point. The point isn't where the numbers come from (which is standard, you're right), but whether it was MS Windows that introduced this input method. (Even if it was, other systems may well have copied it. I really don't know.)
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Post by The Tagazin Poodle on Nov 17, 2004 18:31:57 GMT
Found the Character Map program. Thanks for the tip! ;D
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Post by Sol on Dec 8, 2004 15:48:59 GMT
Here's a money question!
There is an opportunity to gamble in Book 6. When gambling, it is possible to go above 50 GP. Of course you can't keep it, but... can you use the "extra" to pay for your room or meal?
I usually do... and pretend also that I am buying drinks for everyone with all my extra (above 50) cash.
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Post by Peregrine on Dec 8, 2004 17:09:01 GMT
Well, technically speaking, you shouldn't, according to a strict reading. But logically, even if the innkeeper insists that you bring the money to him, and even if you can guarantee that any money you leave behind will vanish into someone's pockets the instant your back's turned, I'm sure you could scoop up a fistful of coins and hold onto them long enough to slap them down on the bar.
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Post by Zipp on Dec 8, 2004 17:49:05 GMT
Besides, it's great imagery.
And how do you not run into money problems?
I just brought 20 Gold Crowns, and conwsidering I didn't need to buy potions or weapons, was fine.
Otherwise, just bring 50 GC. You'll be fine.
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