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Chiyanna replied to SafiraCoyfolf2.0's topic in Discussion & Feedback
Thank you for this update! I hope you're feeling better soon. It sucks to be sick and being depressed too at the same time must double suck. I'm praying for you. AND let us know if you can somehow modify niche that would be epic. -
I don't really know if this belongs on these forums, but this is the only forums of games I am apart of. Plus I have posted some of my youtube videos on here (and I know some of you watch them, though I'm unsure how many of my views are derived from here!). So I was recorded an episode of a new game (To the Rescue) for my youtube channel using my normal screen recorder, Flashback screen recorder. Everything seemed to go fine but I hadn't run a test recording before starting the video (a big rookie mistake I know). And when I went to export the game to a format I can use to upload it to youtube, I noticed that the video was a black screen. The audio was fine, just the visuals were not there. A black screen was in their place. Now that is a big problem since this is a video, not a podcast. I didn't even know this could happen since I had only ever had problems with audio. I hadn't changed any graphics settings, and I had recorded Shelter 3, (another game I had just started playing recently), Niche, and Minecraft without any visual difficulties. (Though I had only ever recorded Minecraft on my laptop, not my desktop). After doing some research, I found it is most likely an issue with the GPU the sxcreen recorder is recording on (I should be able to change either the one the game is running on or the one the recorder is recording on). Hardware Acceleration, (where the main CPU that usually processes everything kicks out part of the load to the GPU), which my current screen recording (and maybe no screen recorder?) doesn't support. Or recording settings that were set wrong for the game. To fix this in the future I'm going to try a few things: recording in windowed or another screen mode besides full screen, turning off hardware acceleration, messing around in recorder and/or computer settings... It would help if you have any tips or ways to narrow down the list of things it might be. I may also get another screen recorder. I have been generally happy with Flashback, but if this problem can be more easily alleviated by changing to a better screen recorder then I'm willing to make the switch. One of the ones on my list is OBS Studio. Does anyone have any experience with that screen recorder or know any other preferably free options that support Hardware Acceleration? And I would prefer to be able to somehow recover the visuals from this recording, but I have already tried recovering it as if it was a corrupted file using FBRChecker. And exporting it to see if the problem was with the player. None of these worked. Does anyone know how to recover a black screen video where the audio was fine? Last but not least, if I cannot manage to recover this, should I just start the series over, assuming I can get my screen recorder to record the game properly somehow? Or should I continue my current savefile? Since this video was my true first reactions to the game, should I upload just the audio, since I can't really re-record it like this never happened? Any help, answers, or encouragement would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Caught Between Claws and Ocean Moon 0 Pinky watched his beloved and her clan as they trekked upon the rocks toward lands unknown for a couple minutes longer than he could spare, but he soon had to turn his attention to what happened next. And it wasn't looking good. He could stay on this tiny rock of an island forever, Taman's Group wouldn't dare attempt to swim to him after they just saw their leader drown, but they would be sure to camp the beach until he starved to death on this tiny piece of what couldn't even be called land. No, if he wanted a chance at survival, he had to move now. Pinky plunged into the water, he wouldn't call himself a good swimmer, but he was decent, unlike Taman. As they had clawed at eachother beneath the waves, Pinky had become aware that the rogue leader was trying to climb up him at first, toward air, which had only a small chance of saving his life, and a much larger chance of dooming Pinky to death. When this was revealed to be fruitless, he had tried to yank Pinky down into the depths with him... Pinky tried not to think about it. He'd have time to sort out his feelings later, at least, that's what he always told himself. The rogue leader had been a fool to pursue the clan cats onto the stepping stones. He was arrogant, and arrogance leads to death. As Pinky struggled through the water he was suddenly grateful for the swimming lessons his mother had given him and his siblings. Especially the one where in the ocean, the time Ruby had nearly drowned. It was the most difficult of the lessons, and also the final one. Their mother had not made them take another swimming lesson after that near disaster. Part of him wished she had as another wave crashed into his back. But at least the waves were pushing him toward the island, and the currents weren't dragging him out to sea. Finally, shore was nearby. Pinky made a couple final strides before setting his paws on the squishy sand and dragging himself ashore. He was exhausted and thoroughly wet, which led to him laying there for a few seconds, but there was no time to rest. He heaved himself upwards and surveyed the area. As far as he could see clearly, beach stretched in either direction, but then he saw a blurry blue beyond the beach where it likely gave way to more water, a peninsula? The beach was too open, he would be too easily spotted. He crept into the swamp grasses, moving cautiously with each step... Then he spotted movement in the grasses. He stared at the spot, wanting to be sure of what was there before he reacted. But there was another rustle in another location, and he caught sight of a creature as big as him with a bright reddish-orange pelt. Cats! Members of Taman's Group. He whirled around and ran the other direction, but was stopped short by a cat on the beach, snarling and blocking his path. He veered to the left, but nearly fell into the ocean. Running the other way, two cats blocked his path. Figuring the ocean was a better shot, he ran back, but now the cat who had blocked him before was joined by another, blocking his route. He backed up slowly and whirled around to see the land route now completely blocked by a group of cats, and the other end of the beach was still blocked off. Beyond it he could make out water clearly now. It is a peninsula, and that makes it the perfect place for an ambush! "Nice swimming, lone-cat," snarled a pure white cat. "Do you want lessons?" said Pinky, licking his fur to keep his demeanor non-chalet and himself calm. "Funny," hissed the white cat. "No, I'm serious, it seems you all could use some," Pinky said, unable to keep a taunting tone out of his voice as he thought about the way they all had sat on the beach looking stupid while he swam out to the platform to help Fernstar. "You think we have no honor?" growled a yellow cat with pink markings, "We wouldn't take swimming lessons from the cat who killed our leader! Not even if we ripped you to shreds after." "No talking your way out of this one," snarled the white cat, taking a step toward him. The yellow and pink cat flexed his claws. "You talk about honor? This leader you wish to avenge, he had no honor! And neither do you if you avenge that traitorous murderer of a fur-ball!" spat Pinky. The cats began hurling insults at him for accusing their leader. "Shred him!" screeched a voice from behind "You have no right-" Pinky had to raise his voice above the noise, "And Taman had no right to be leader after he conspired against Terror Bringer with the outsiders!" Some of the cats gasped, but others continued to sneer. "You think we would believe the word of a lone-cat who is known to be a friend of the outsiders?" hissed the yellow and pink cat. "Would you at least hear what I claim to have happened?" Pinky asked. "All I want to hear is your screams," growled the white cat. "Don't be so eager Basher, I, for one, want to hear what he has to say," said a grey cat with red facial markings. Pinky noticed that the cat was blind. Basher's tail thrashed back and forth "Are you serious? I-" With one flick of his tail and an order, "Silence!" the yellow and pink cat quieted them. Pinky wondered if this was their new leader. His heart thudded at the thought. "Humor me," said the yellow and pink cat. "Taman had been a prisoner of the outsiders for some time, but he finally escaped when a young member of their group, his son, got a little too curious. When the young cat got close, Taman grabbed him and pulled him into the water, holding him under until the guards let him go free. Worrying the cat would drown, the guards had no choice." "Taman told us about his escape," growled the white cat. "How do you know the cat was his son?" said a light brown rogue who was behind Pinky, guarding the beach. "I've seen the lad. He has a twisted snout. None of the outsiders have one, only native cats do." "But that only proves he was the son of a native cat," said the yellow and pink cat. "I was also told by their leader the parentage of the young cat multiple times throughout the moons I was in contact with them," said Pinky calmly. "They could've been lying," sneered the yellow and pink cat. "You could be lying," snarled the white cat. Pinky shrugged, "Believe what you want. I say Taman was lying. He knew you wouldn't approve, so he didn't mention that the cat he nearly drowned to escape was his own son." "It doesn't change anything," said the orange-red cat, "his son was a traitor." "His son was raised by the outsiders because Taman didn't care enough about him. His son believed what he was raised to believe. He never had the chance to choose," Pinky knew that it was a good thing Bugpaw was raised by the clan cats, but talking his way out of being shredded required a little imagination. Pinky continued his story, "After Taman escaped..." he told of how Taman had made a deal with the rogue cats to avoid his own death. "Once the outsiders were gone, Taman came back to the scene of the crime to act like he had been the valiant defender. He was setting up the scene to fit his story better when his daughter stumbled upon it. He knew he wouldn't be able to fool her after what she had seen, but knew she would be obedient. So he sent her back to tell the group his version of what had happened and that Terror Bringer was badly hurt. She did so. You all believed Taman's story, and when he became leader, everyone thought him to be strong and noble. "Even when Taman's daughter disappeared later, nobody suspected Taman had tried to kill her-" "You say tried, as in, he didn't succeed?" said a grey cat with brown markings. "No, he didn't. I know because I talked to her. How else would I have known all this?" Pinky hadn't even revealed this to the clan cats, now he had to reveal it to a group that may still be intent on killing her. "You know her name, then?" asked the yellow and pink cats. Trick question. "She doesn't have a name. Most she-cats of your group don't." "Impressive," growled the yellow and pink cat, "but I still don't believe you. And even if I do, it changes nothing." "If his story is true it changes a lot," growled the blind cat. The yellow and pink cat's tail thrashed, "How dare you challenge me in front of the whole group!" "Before you get all bent out of shape," said a gruff voice, the light brown cat behind Pinky, "you should know that none of this means anything. It doesn't matter what either of you think. It only matters what the leader thinks. And you aren't leader yet, Thrasher. We must have a Leader Fight." "That's right, the new leader gets to decide whether he lives or dies," said the orange-red cat. "Fine, then let's have it right now," growled the yellow and pink cat, who was apparently named Thrasher. "No," said the light brown cat, "it's getting late and we're all tired. For optimal strength these fights are best held in the morning when everyone has been resting all night." "Fine," hissed Thrasher, "but let's move inland a bit more to prepare for the fight and make it harder for the lone-cat to escape." Pinky tried to remain calm as three guards surrounded him and he was escorted further inland. He had known it was a possibility for him to be the prisoner of these cats, but now his life was invested in the battle for leadership that would take place tomorrow. That was even more nerve-racking then them shredding him right there on the beach. At least my talking yielded one more night...just them listening as long as they did was improbable. As the cats settled down for the night, Pinky wondered if he should try and escape. But his eyelids were already drooping and his muscles ached. Better to wait until morning. He thought as he settled down for the night himself.
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The Unexplored Islands: An rp about Nichelings discovering humans
Chiyanna replied to Chiyanna's topic in Roleplay section
Owl jumped back and scurried up onto dry land. You could see the small yellow thing trying its best to follow her. "Get back from the beach!" she called as she rushed into the grasses, her head popped out to say, "Unless you want to be attacked by a leach!" -
Celina walked over to the basket and licked Cotton on the head. "You're too young yet to explore." - "There's a path!" called Constellationkit, "Be careful, though. I wouldn't suggest running like I just did."
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The Unexplored Islands: An rp about Nichelings discovering humans
Chiyanna replied to Chiyanna's topic in Roleplay section
As you watched Owl reach the clam and scoop it off the ocean floor, you saw something else beside her. It was small and yellow, barely noticeable against the waves...was it really there? -Investigate -Warn Owl -Jump in the water and go after the thing -Scream -Other -
(since I'm not on my computer time to recycle a nicheling screenshot I already posted here) Name: Abelia Gender/pronouns: Female, she/her Appearance: (pretend she is not a baby, she is a young adult, these are her genes tho) Personality: She's generally friendly, but only gets close to certain nichelings. She is wary of those outside her inner circle. She is good at hiding her emotions. Other: She was taken away from her family by a bird when she was young, much like Adam, (who is her grandfather in my storymode cannon btw). She was adopted by the tribe, but she's never quite felt like she belonged. She wants to find her family or at least her extended family, which is why she is excited to begin this exploring mission.
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The Unexplored Islands: An rp about Nichelings discovering humans
Chiyanna replied to Chiyanna's topic in Roleplay section
Owl waded into the water toward the shallow clam. "I'll get the clam and put it on the beach so you can more easily see what the technique is." -Follow -Watch carefully -Wait on the beach -Look around for things to do while you're waiting -Play in the sand -
The Unexplored Islands: An rp about Nichelings discovering humans
Chiyanna replied to Chiyanna's topic in Roleplay section
You saw some nichelings through the grasses, and as they came closer you recogniized them as members of the exploring group. "What are you doing here?" asked Snow, surprised. "Shouldn't you be back with the others?" asked Sandfeather. "Maybe he wants to join us," suggested Meku. "Beats collecting food back there," Frost agreed, "but you should've let us know. We could've thought you were a predator and attacked you! And who knows what real predators exist on this island." -Bolt -Join up with them -Talk your way out of it -Other -
The Lost Clan |Warrior Cats Sim/RP
Chiyanna replied to __________________________'s topic in Forum Games
"Well, I suppose every apprentice has to learn sometime...but I would have to get permission from your mentor of course. And it may be handy to have the medicine cat nearby!" he added teasingly. -
Uh oh, Fallen doesn't yet know I'm pretending to be the kits' mother. But what can I do? And why does she want to talk to them?
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"Show me the way," mewed Mistykit.
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hmmmm....I'll join, but don't be upset if I'm not super active. I have a lot going on rn I'm too tired to make up a new character I shall have to do it tomorrow
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The Unexplored Islands: An rp about Nichelings discovering humans
Chiyanna replied to Chiyanna's topic in Roleplay section
-go to a specific buisness' website -do a browser search -go to a job-finding website -Other -
The Unexplored Islands: An rp about Nichelings discovering humans
Chiyanna replied to Chiyanna's topic in Roleplay section
Owl smiled, "I learned how to use this 'cursed non-wing' to effectively crack clams open long ago. It was the only way I knew to get food for..." a far away look crossed her face and sadness crept into her eyes, "Well, anyways, let me know if you need any help. I could teach you the technique, if you'd like." -
Martine looked around her room.
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Red spit at you and glared at Blondie. "Come on, Reia," said Blondie.
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A Story of the Past |Warrior Cats Sim
Chiyanna replied to __________________________'s topic in Forum Games
"Right now?" Scarpaw grumbled. -
The Lost Clan |Warrior Cats Sim/RP
Chiyanna replied to __________________________'s topic in Forum Games
"Ah, well she certainly likes the water. Though you should really have swimming lessons before you attempt to cross again," he said to Beepaw half-seriously. -
"Sure," said Dove. She called down to Fallen, "Hello Fallen. Do you know where Dog went?"
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Mistykit turned around and cautiously padded outside the mist, "Where?"
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(sad? I'm assuming that's a typo. They're 2 weeks, right?) - "Alright, let's go!" Constellationkit scurried over.