Your TB2013 Needs You.....

pisdpaul · 06-13-2013, 09:37 AM

Can you guys help out?

I noticed this morning that the official manual is still for version 2! I think it desperately needs some TLC.

http://www.pisd.co.uk/tbcb/TB2%20Manual.pdf

As you can probably guess I am rushed off my feet with the release, tech support and fixing some remaining issues in the game. Soon I hope to start of the Android and iOS versions. So it struck me that you guys are perfectly placed to assist with this.

What I am thinking is, someone would act as the main coordinator and create the new manual document. Then people can volunteer to do a paragraph at a time when they feel they have some spare time to donate.

We can use the TB2 manual as a template to work from which will make life easier as its simply a case of modifying any bits that have changed.

Who amongst us is able to assist with this, and in what capacity?

Rob Morris · 06-13-2013, 09:43 AM

I am willing to help where I can although I don't have the time to be the main coordinator I'm afraid.

CONN CHRIS · 06-13-2013, 09:53 AM

That manual was superseded by the 2.5 on-line manual which ceased to be linked properly after the board issue last year - I'm sure Andreas still has it, it just is so infrequently used that no one has noticed in the year or so since it went off line.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...l-read-me.html

It's stickied right here in this forum.

pisdpaul · 06-13-2013, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

That manual was superseded by the 2.5 on-line manual which ceased to be linked properly after the board issue last year - I'm sure Andreas still has it, it just is so infrequently used that no one has noticed in the year or so since it went off line.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...l-read-me.html

It's stickied right here in this forum.

I will try to track that down.. I guess no-one needed it as TB2.5 has been out a while an everyone was familiar with it. As TB2013 and then TB3 grow we are gonna need an up to date manual. I have already received requests for one..

Cap · 06-13-2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

That manual was superseded by the 2.5 on-line manual which ceased to be linked properly after the board issue last year - I'm sure Andreas still has it, it just is so infrequently used that no one has noticed in the year or so since it went off line.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...l-read-me.html

It's stickied right here in this forum.

Hi, Chris. Just tried that link and it took me to the OOTP Home page.

Cap

Cap · 06-13-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pisdpaul

Can you guys help out?

I noticed this morning that the official manual is still for version 2! I think it desperately needs some TLC.

http://www.pisd.co.uk/tbcb/TB2%20Manual.pdf

As you can probably guess I am rushed off my feet with the release, tech support and fixing some remaining issues in the game. Soon I hope to start of the Android and iOS versions. So it struck me that you guys are perfectly placed to assist with this.

What I am thinking is, someone would act as the main coordinator and create the new manual document. Then people can volunteer to do a paragraph at a time when they feel they have some spare time to donate.

We can use the TB2 manual as a template to work from which will make life easier as its simply a case of modifying any bits that have changed.

Who amongst us is able to assist with this, and in what capacity?

Unfortunately, aside from the fact that I work all day then come home to a wife, kids and three dogs who want all my remaining time, I don't have any way of editing a pdf file. I can read it easily enough though.

Whoever is working on this document should be really knowledgeable about the workings of the game, and should probably go through the older document and only make changes to it to update it rather than rewriting it.

In another two years or so I'll have plenty of free time for projects like this.

Cap

CONN CHRIS · 06-13-2013, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap

Hi, Chris. Just tried that link and it took me to the OOTP Home page.

Cap

Which is why I mentioned that is ceased to be linked properly at some point last year.

Cap · 06-13-2013, 11:34 AM

Sorry, Chris. When I read your "It's stickied right here" I assumed you meant you'd recovered it and relocated it yourself.

Cap

pisdpaul · 06-13-2013, 12:13 PM

The reason I said "re-write" is because the pdf is read only. I do not have the source text.

zyberianwarrior · 06-13-2013, 12:40 PM

it took a little doing but I found that link and posted it....I am not working yet (due to a now healed back injury) and have time.....just saying I'll track down that link and post it

zyberianwarrior · 06-13-2013, 12:44 PM

That didn't take long here ya go.... http://www.ootpdevfiles.com/tb/TB2%20Manual.pdf

CONN CHRIS · 06-13-2013, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zyberianwarrior

That didn't take long here ya go.... http://www.ootpdevfiles.com/tb/TB2%20Manual.pdf

That's the pdf for the 2.0 manual (same one Paul posted in the OP). The 2.5 manual was on line. No idea if it was nuked or if the link was just broken - Andreas will need to sort it out.

pisdpaul · 06-13-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

That's the pdf for the 2.0 manual (same one Paul posted in the OP). The 2.5 manual was on line. No idea if it was nuked or if the link was just broken - Andreas will need to sort it out.

I have email Andreas, so soon as he finds it I will host it. However this is now out of date so we will need some work doing... Any one up for being the main coordinator?

As it happens my Linux box has a very useful set of command line tools to deal with PDF's. It has allowed me to convert the TB2 Manual into an html file, see here:
www.pisd.co.uk/tbcb/TB2Manual/

This means its a cut/paste and change jobs now

Cap · 06-13-2013, 03:13 PM

I was sure I downloaded the 2.5 manual, but I can't find it. I was able to convert the 2.0 from pdf to rtf so it can be edited in Word.

Cap

javier_83 · 06-13-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pisdpaul

I have email Andreas, so soon as he finds it I will host it. However this is now out of date so we will need some work doing... Any one up for being the main coordinator?

As it happens my Linux box has a very useful set of command line tools to deal with PDF's. It has allowed me to convert the TB2 Manual into an html file, see here:
www.pisd.co.uk/tbcb/TB2Manual/

This means its a cut/paste and change jobs now

do yiou have to presume the benefits of linux lol? jejejejjeje

Infinity · 06-13-2013, 05:18 PM

Dunno why, but I've a feeling I'm gonna regret this, but here goes....lol

I am disabled, so am at home 99% of the time. I am also fairly sure that Open Office can create PDF files, or something similiar & am checking into that right now as I install it on this computer.

IF I can do the PDF's, I will open my big mouth and offer to do the coordinating of this project for you.

Another option as well:

I can create video FAQ's with software I have left over from when I owned and produced a live online TV channel that reported on the Occupy Movement a while back. Or perhaps even a video manual......but first the PDF, then the video afterwards if you wish.

John

Infinity · 06-13-2013, 05:29 PM

Good news:

Open Office (open source answer to windows office) can create .pdf files, so if you want me, we're in business.

John

Cap · 06-13-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infinity

Good news:

Open Office (open source answer to windows office) can create .pdf files, so if you want me, we're in business.

John

Three cheers for John!

Cap

javier_83 · 06-13-2013, 05:44 PM

you just sell your soul jejej
thanks John!!

Infinity · 06-13-2013, 05:59 PM

I'm still going to need help with writing the chapters, or this will take forever...lol

So, Cap, Bob, Javier, since you're so enthusiastic, I sure do hope you'll lend a hand...

I will also be including screenshots of the game in the manual to make it easier for the new user. They're the ones that will really need the document after all, us jaded old timers can do most things intuitively...:P

06-13-2013, 09:37 AM	#1
pisdpaul Developer PISD & OOTP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,207	Your TB2013 Needs You..... Can you guys help out? I noticed this morning that the official manual is still for version 2! I think it desperately needs some TLC. http://www.pisd.co.uk/tbcb/TB2%20Manual.pdf As you can probably guess I am rushed off my feet with the release, tech support and fixing some remaining issues in the game. Soon I hope to start of the Android and iOS versions. So it struck me that you guys are perfectly placed to assist with this. What I am thinking is, someone would act as the main coordinator and create the new manual document. Then people can volunteer to do a paragraph at a time when they feel they have some spare time to donate. We can use the TB2 manual as a template to work from which will make life easier as its simply a case of modifying any bits that have changed. Who amongst us is able to assist with this, and in what capacity? Last edited by pisdpaul; 06-13-2013 at 09:38 AM.

06-13-2013, 09:53 AM	#3
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,024	That manual was superseded by the 2.5 on-line manual which ceased to be linked properly after the board issue last year - I'm sure Andreas still has it, it just is so infrequently used that no one has noticed in the year or so since it went off line. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...l-read-me.html It's stickied right here in this forum. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-13-2013, 11:34 AM	#8
Cap Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Large Province in God's Country Posts: 7,987	Sorry, Chris. When I read your "It's stickied right here" I assumed you meant you'd recovered it and relocated it yourself. Cap __________________ "...There were Giants in Those Days.."

06-13-2013, 03:13 PM	#14
Cap Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Large Province in God's Country Posts: 7,987	I was sure I downloaded the 2.5 manual, but I can't find it. I was able to convert the 2.0 from pdf to rtf so it can be edited in Word. Cap __________________ "...There were Giants in Those Days.."

06-13-2013, 05:18 PM	#16
Infinity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anderson, CA Posts: 3,453	Dunno why, but I've a feeling I'm gonna regret this, but here goes....lol I am disabled, so am at home 99% of the time. I am also fairly sure that Open Office can create PDF files, or something similiar & am checking into that right now as I install it on this computer. IF I can do the PDF's, I will open my big mouth and offer to do the coordinating of this project for you. Another option as well: I can create video FAQ's with software I have left over from when I owned and produced a live online TV channel that reported on the Occupy Movement a while back. Or perhaps even a video manual......but first the PDF, then the video afterwards if you wish. John __________________ *Infinity Boxing Association* *All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style* All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style - Teams *Dream Fights*

06-13-2013, 09:43 AM	#2
Rob Morris All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 597	I am willing to help where I can although I don't have the time to be the main coordinator I'm afraid.

06-13-2013, 12:13 PM	#9
pisdpaul Developer PISD & OOTP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,207	The reason I said "re-write" is because the pdf is read only. I do not have the source text.

06-13-2013, 12:40 PM	#10
zyberianwarrior All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 1,539	it took a little doing but I found that link and posted it....I am not working yet (due to a now healed back injury) and have time.....just saying I'll track down that link and post it

06-13-2013, 12:44 PM	#11
zyberianwarrior All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 1,539	That didn't take long here ya go.... http://www.ootpdevfiles.com/tb/TB2%20Manual.pdf

06-13-2013, 05:29 PM	#17
Infinity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anderson, CA Posts: 3,453	Good news: Open Office (open source answer to windows office) can create .pdf files, so if you want me, we're in business. John __________________ *Infinity Boxing Association* *All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style* All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style - Teams *Dream Fights*

06-13-2013, 05:44 PM	#19
javier_83 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,091	you just sell your soul jejej thanks John!! __________________ Unification World of Boxing Universal World of Boxing First Tbcb Forum Tournament

06-13-2013, 05:59 PM	#20
Infinity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anderson, CA Posts: 3,453	I'm still going to need help with writing the chapters, or this will take forever...lol So, Cap, Bob, Javier, since you're so enthusiastic, I sure do hope you'll lend a hand... I will also be including screenshots of the game in the manual to make it easier for the new user. They're the ones that will really need the document after all, us jaded old timers can do most things intuitively...:P __________________ *Infinity Boxing Association* *All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style* All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style - Teams *Dream Fights*