GreenWolf13

At least english doesn't have feminine and masculine versions of the same adjectives *cough*French*cough*. we do have feminine and masculine versions of nouns though. I think we can all agree that all language is confusing, especially if you're learning a foreign language. As for the bi/semi "controversy", it's not really minecraft related is it?

There's quite a large backlog of things to write about. when I start running into issues of not having enough to write about, I'll switch to once a week, but for now, I have enough material for several months worth of reports.

Poor forum (the site, not the members of the forum). It has to host all the stupid threads made by stupid people who don't read the rules/stickies/use the search function.

Mercury has built in ad block. So I can use it for everything. it also has a feature that allows it to emulate a desktop browser, allowing you to do thing you normally can't do on an iOS device. Examples are uploading images from an iPad, disabling the very often feature lacking "mobile" versions of sites (I once tried to get into my gmail using safari because the email app wasn't working. Gmail, being dumb, kept automatically putting me into "mobile" version, and refused to let me access my mail.) and it allows you to sync your bookmarks with Firefox. It also allows you to install themes, disable ads, and browse in fullscreen mode. It also has support for multitouch gestures. All for free. What does your 3 dollar tapatalk app do?

Why would, i spend 3 dollars on an app when I can use Mercury browser for free? Especially since Mercury let's me upload images to imgur from my iPad, something you can't do with safari.

I also have issues with ads. When using an iOS device, the ads on the forum home page cover the list of user that are currently on. I couldn't find an adblocker, so I installed Mercury web browser as it has built in ad block.

Mind Hack That would be an awesome movie.

I've still edited the Original Post to avoid any confusion. First, I want to say that I feel honored that you chose to subscribe to this thread. Thanks. Second, A report everyday?! Good lord, I couldn't possibly keep up with that kind of workload for long! Plus I'd start running out of ideas to for new reports. I'm glad you like it though.

Thanks Cheap Shot! I'm pretty sure bi-weekly means twice a week but I'll go edit the Original Post to make it clearer. Saying a new report comes out every Monday and Thursday should work fine.

Windows is an Operating System. Mac is a brand of computer. You can't compare them.

And everything to do with Microsoft making a shit product. Then again, everything Microsoft makes is shit.

No, we are only aggresive when they refuse to read the rules. Especially since the rules are at the top of the page in the MANDATORY READING board, which has the caption "Read the rules or Get Bent. Whichever." They chose to get bent.

So you're saying that UU-matter is realistic?

I have this problem, and I figured out how to fix it without even looking at the forums, so I'm surprised that people post bug reports about it. It's easy to figure out how to solve if you know even a little bit about computers. But then again, I am a hacker (the kind that take apart software to see how it works, and improve it if possible) and a java programmer (strictly small time. I'm still learning how to code in java, even after several months of programming in it.).

HE lost the right to reply by being a douchebag. There are no rules about trolling and insulting. In fact, it is encouraged that you troll idiots who don't bother to take the time to read the rules. When I say insulting is allowed though, I don't mean going "Go die! You're a faggot!" which is what this guy did. He also broke several other rules.

Point made. I will indent and space right now.

Why not remove the bastard hippies?

(Emphasis my own) Was that a pun?

Zing! That would definitely make the universe a better place.

New Report is now up! Check the Original Post for the link to it! Edit: Sorry for the double post. It couldn't be avoided.

The GreenWolf Report: Main Thread can be found here. Hello, and welcome to the third GreenWolf Report! Today's report will cover Minecraft for Xbox 360, and more specifically, why there currently, and most likely never will be, any mods for Minecraft for Xbox 360. I will also go over the certification process for Xbox Live Arcade games, and why it prevents mod makers from making mods for Xbox Live Arcade games. Let's take a closer look: Microsoft requires developers to submit games, and updates/patches to games, for certification before they are released. This can delay the release of a game or patch weeks or months, depending on the size of the game or patch. Let's compare Team Fortress 2 for Xbox360 to Team Fortress 2 for PC. The PC version of the game has been updated 321 times since its initial release. The Xbox 360 version of the game has been updated only 4 times since its release, with the latest update being July 21, 2009. Minecraft is already a major exception to this rule. 4J Studios and Mojang have managed to get Microsoft to allow them to release regular updates to Minecraft for Xbox 360, something previously unheard of. So instead of updating once every 6 months, Minecraft for Xbox 360 updates every few weeks, to the point that the Xbox 360 version of the game is not far behind the PC version in terms of content. Certification is not just something that Microsoft does, it is also used by Nintendo and Sony. Why have certification? Microsoft/Sony/Nintendo hold the philosophy that if games don't undergo a lengthy certification process, they will be full of bugs and crash the console. While in theory this is okay, when put into practice, certification causes major issues. In some cases, certification doesn't even work, allowing major bugs to slip by, and requiring another patch that won't be released for several weeks, even if the developer has the patch ready immediatly. Certification slows down the developement process, as a patch that was ready 3 weeks earlier won't be released until it has gone through certification. Certfication also harms PC gamers, as developers try to release a game for all platforms simultaneously, meaning that the game that was ready for PC 6 months ago, won't be released until the Xbox 360 version has finished certification. In theory, making a mod for a Xbox 360 game is possible. The Xbox 360 is little more than a glorified PC specialized for gaming. It is completely possible to run Windows, or any other operating system, on an Xbox 360, although this voids your warranty. The problem is that to install mods for a Xbox 360 game, users would be required to hack their Xbox 360's, voiding the warranty. And if they tried to distribute them through Microsoft, they would be thrown out. Any attempt to make mods for a Xbox 360 game would be stamped out by Microsoft, and in some cases, could delve into the realm of the illegal. So the challenge in making mods for Xbox 360 games is not in making the mod itself, but rather in distributing it. Now we return to Minecraft. While a mod maker could easily port their mod to run on Xbox 360, distributing and installing it is an impossible challenge. So while the Minecraft Xbox 360 version is not very different (in terms of code) from the PC version, the end user has very little control over what they can do with the games they buy. Because of certification, and the attitudes of console makers, modding is something that is unique to PC gaming (I count Macintoshes as PCs here). PC games allow the end user almost unlimited control over what they can do with the games they buy. The end user can decompile the source, modify it, and redistribute it, something not possible on a console. Unless console makers change their stance on certification, mod makers, and indie game developers, console will continue to be restricted to developers using third-party publishing partners such as EA, Activision, and Ubisoft, and PCs will remain the realm of indie game developers, mod makers, and quick bug fixes. So next time you're playing Minecraft on Xbox 360 and you wish you could play with mods installed, remember that it's Microsoft and other console makers that keep you from being able to do that. Sources: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/07/how-certification-requirements-are-holding-back-console-gaming/ http://www.xbox360cheats.com/blog/why-the-xbox-live-certification-process-is-pointless/ http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Patches http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 I also relied upon TotalBiscuit's YouTube video on certification, and how it affects PC gamers and gaming. When I find the link to the video, I will post it here.

Maybe you're typing your password/username in wrong?

You use the default antivirus? I guess for an OSX user it's not as bad as a Windows user using the default anitvirus.

I've come to a compromise with myself. Here's a link to the picture instead of the actual picture.

I've actually read that thread. Before I joined, I lurked around on the forums for months, mostly reading the whale box. My initial reason for joining was that I wanted to post a reply to something in the whale box, only to find i didn't have sufficient permissions for it. So instead, I decided to become a semi-productive member of the community.