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errors in PBEM files
07-17-2010, 02:54 AM,
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RE: errors in PBEM files
(07-17-2010, 01:43 AM)bwv Wrote: don't get the rationale for using zip files, the PBEM files are not big enough to be worth compressing and anti-virus software does not like them.

Think of it like Opening a Big Paper map outside in the wind. It might get ripped.

Whereas if you fold it the way a map is suppose to be folded you an move around looking at only the piece you need.

The analogy may not be perfect - but the point is that you are sending a ascii TEXT file but it is not being read by NOTEPAD, so if an extra character or line gets inserted somewhere - the file will open notpad but might not open in the game.

Also - zipping and unzipping allows you to see the exact timestamp of the file and frankly for me it is easier to move to the correct folder.

You can download a program like SEVEN ZIP for free and it works very well.

Another point - you said you didn't want to redo the turn as it is a BIG turn - and I can understadn that - so what I would have done is just before you end you game,

SAVE AS a Backup file
Then SAVE AS the gamefile name you and you oppenent agreed upon
Then end the turn.

This way if something does go badly you can alway open your backup file, SAVE AS the game file, End turn, ZIP and your back on track.

Glenn
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Messages In This Thread
errors in PBEM files - by bwv - 07-16-2010, 03:52 PM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Glenn Saunders - 07-16-2010, 04:46 PM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by FLG - 07-16-2010, 08:33 PM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by bwv - 07-16-2010, 10:11 PM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Mr Grumpy - 07-16-2010, 11:16 PM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by KG_RangerBooBoo - 07-17-2010, 12:52 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Ricky B - 07-17-2010, 01:28 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by bwv - 07-17-2010, 01:43 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by FM WarB - 07-17-2010, 01:53 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Glenn Saunders - 07-17-2010, 02:54 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Ricky B - 07-17-2010, 01:52 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Mr Grumpy - 07-17-2010, 04:14 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Liquid_Sky - 07-19-2010, 04:58 PM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by Glenn Saunders - 07-20-2010, 03:05 AM
RE: errors in PBEM files - by FM WarB - 07-20-2010, 09:56 AM

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