Coxford_lou Posted 27 January, 2015 Share Posted 27 January, 2015 Only with the grandchildren now - I had a bad skiing accident that damaged one knee and then last year I managed to bugger up the other one. So the spirit's there but fear kicks in these days! Oh bad luck. Still, sounds like you've had fun wth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 27 January, 2015 Share Posted 27 January, 2015 Patient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 You've only got to read this thread to see what's wrong with this country - nobody f*cking makes anything or does anything productive any more. Me? I took early retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 I'm this guy... ] ...only with less campness and I don't sound like Gary Lineker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 You've only got to read this thread to see what's wrong with this country - nobody f*cking makes anything or does anything productive any more. Me? I took early retirement I work in a mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 You've only got to read this thread to see what's wrong with this country - nobody f*cking makes anything or does anything productive any more. Me? I took early retirement My job is making money ... for a bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 My job is making money ... for a bank So everything is your fault ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 So everything is your fault ! Hah! I can't take that credit, I was enabling people to go on holiday while that was going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 You've only got to read this thread to see what's wrong with this country - nobody f*cking makes anything or does anything productive any more. Me? I took early retirement There's still me I have a small company designing and manufacturing electronic information systems mainly using bespoke LED concoctions. It's an interesting and rewarding way of life to take a product right through the process of examining the requirement, designing an approach and eventually helping the customer to enjoy the answer to their problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 There's still me I have a small company designing and manufacturing electronic information systems mainly using bespoke LED concoctions. It's an interesting and rewarding way of life to take a product right through the process of examining the requirement, designing an approach and eventually helping the customer to enjoy the answer to their problems. You make Xmas decorations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Manager in the Crown Prosecution Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Building Contractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 You make Xmas decorations? I'll do anything for money. Well, almost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedje Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 School teacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 You've only got to read this thread to see what's wrong with this country - nobody f*cking makes anything or does anything productive any more. Me? I took early retirement I work for a company that makes video games, does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 28 January, 2015 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2015 I work for a company that makes video games, does that count? Any decent releases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Any decent releases? Don't get him started. It'll just turn into a litigation saga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Any decent releases? https://king.com/#!/games or http://www.royalgames.com/ Don't get him started. It'll just turn into a litigation saga. Now, now Pap. I really wish I could share the stories on that stuff. Obviously, though I can't, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 https://king.com/#!/games or http://www.royalgames.com/ Now, now Pap. I really wish I could share the stories on that stuff. Obviously, though I can't, I suspect the only thing you could tell me that I don't already know from the press is the amount of Colombian Marching Powder consumed before "obvious PR disaster" became "a good idea" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kirkup Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Ops Director Print Management specialising on packaging for Home Entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 I suspect the only thing you could tell me that I don't already know from the press is the amount of Colombian Marching Powder consumed before "obvious PR disaster" became "a good idea" Now you believe everything you read in the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Now you believe everything you read in the press? The bits I can verify, such as the word Saga appearing at the end of other game titles Panzer Dragoon, anyone? What really made me laugh about that was the sheer balls of it. A firm which made its name off doing clone match-3 games, which everyone else had done up until that point, trying to claim that it was the originator of something, or should have least have exclusive rights to something that already wasn't exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 The bits I can verify, such as the word Saga appearing at the end of other game titles Panzer Dragoon, anyone? What really made me laugh about that was the sheer balls of it. A firm which made its name off doing clone match-3 games, which everyone else had done up until that point, trying to claim that it was the originator of something, or should have least have exclusive rights to something that already wasn't exclusive. See, that really isn't what happened. But I'm limited in what I can say, and you have little reason to simply take my word for it. With the greatest of respect, I'm not overly keen on saying anything that may affect my employment status here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 See, that really isn't what happened. But I'm limited in what I can say, and you have little reason to simply take my word for it. With the greatest of respect, I'm not overly keen on saying anything that may affect my employment status here. And quite right you are, but an interesting personal case study in what gets reported/regurgitated vs fact, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 28 January, 2015 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Ah, so freemium games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Ah, so freemium games. tbf, business shenanigans and inspiration aside, they're very well implemented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 And quite right you are, but an interesting personal case study in what gets reported/regurgitated vs fact, eh? Oh definitely. It is frustrating being on the inside and privy to all the information as opposed to the outside and reading stories about colleagues and friends having their names and characters dragged through the mud. It's worth mentioning that we weren't exactly popular in certain gaming circles prior to this, so many leapt at any opportunity to take a shot without bothering to attempt to get a full account. I understand that, and I understand the urge to take a pop at the 'big guys' as it were, but there was some sloppy reporting on that. Not least those that published names and emails of people, unfortunately they happened to be girls. The last few months have shown us what happens to unpopular girls in the games industry. Hence, my frustration with that whole...saga As with most things, there's two sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Ah, so freemium games. I never specified what kind. They're games none the less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 I'm a big fan of King Games - the word games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 28 January, 2015 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2015 I never specified what kind. They're games none the less I was hoping for Battlefield style games. Boooo! Glad you lost all your work yesterday! (jokes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 I was hoping for Battlefield style games. Boooo! Glad you lost all your work yesterday! (jokes) I'm young. One day, maybe. Though, shooters aren't really my kind of games if I'm honest. Much prefer a quirky platformer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 Any decent releases? At my age? You must be joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 28 January, 2015 Share Posted 28 January, 2015 https://king.com/#!/games So it's your fault I'm being constantly harassed by bloody Candy Crush invites on Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griptenstien Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Environment Manager on Lanfdill sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I make the magic happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I make the magic happen. Paul Daniels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I make the magic happen. Pompey accountant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I'm employed to cuddle people in cinema foyers. It's very rewarding work, even though the pay isn't great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator and one time programmer (unfortunately current job doesn't let me programme much but I will be back, oh yes I will be back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator and one time programmer (unfortunately current job doesn't let me programme much but I will be back, oh yes I will be back) I'm using both at the minute. ERP integration project with Oracle on the big box end and SQL Server handling the intermediaries. First time I've been on Oracle since 1997/98. What a fúcking money pit that is, and it won't even let you do uncommitted reads. SQL Server allows dirty reads, done dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I'm using both at the minute. ERP integration project with Oracle on the big box end and SQL Server handling the intermediaries. First time I've been on Oracle since 1997/98. What a fúcking money pit that is, and it won't even let you do uncommitted reads. SQL Server allows dirty reads, done dirt cheap. Oracle does it properly :- Readers don't block writers and writers don't block readers (unless you explicitly issues a table lock hint) so the concept doesn't exist in Oracle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Oracle does it properly :- Readers don't block writers and writers don't block readers (unless you explicitly issues a table lock hint) so the concept doesn't exist in Oracle Nice, bTripz, nice. Seeing as you're the expert and all, can you tell me how the fúck I get an NCHAR value from Oracle to SQL server (via linked servers) without having to wrap the bastard in TO_CHAR? I know it's possible. I can pull from system views like ALL_TAB_COLUMNS without having to wrap NCHAR values. Every time we try it on one of our own tables, the data length is misreported and no-one seems to know what the jip is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I have a taxi business (which is for sale) I also make furniture which I quite like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 I have a taxi business (which is for sale) I also make furniture which I quite like Are you going to put Essru out of a job? Does anyone else like the furniture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Nice, bTripz, nice. Seeing as you're the expert and all, can you tell me how the fúck I get an NCHAR value from Oracle to SQL server (via linked servers) without having to wrap the bastard in TO_CHAR? I know it's possible. I can pull from system views like ALL_TAB_COLUMNS without having to wrap NCHAR values. Every time we try it on one of our own tables, the data length is misreported and no-one seems to know what the jip is. Probably need to tweak your collation settings, I should imagine that there is a special character in one of the values that you are retrieving on the Oracle side which is causing the issue (There shouldn't be any special characters in the data dictionary views). Are you selecting the data using an OPENQUERY or 4 part notation. If the latter I would switch to the former to see if that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Porn Star .... until recently. Latest Flick involved a scene where I had to "service" 12 ladeez one after the other. Everything was going perfectly until lady #12 enters the fray ..... and Mr Floppy pays a visit The Director comes screaming in .. "WTF is happening ... the whole film is now ruined ... you are sacked ... what's wrong with you ... blah blah blah" All I could say was "Sorry boss, there wasn't any problems in rehearsals 2 hours ago" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 Are you going to put Essru out of a job? Does anyone else like the furniture? I only do airports and long haul trips New Forest based Not too bad, have been busier selling several tables a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysaints Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 M&E QS we are a rarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 29 January, 2015 Share Posted 29 January, 2015 (edited) Edit Edited 29 January, 2015 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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