July 2025 Writers' Support Thread

I don’t see the point of doing that when running “find in files” in Notepad++ is much easier and doesn’t require me writing additional lines under every single check.

(And I’d need a spreadsheet to sort out the results anyway. I know how my brain works.)

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i’m not sure if this would help, but this is code that works for generating reports based on the statistical breakdown of the stats used on ur stats page. i was playing around with it a few months back to see how high the relationship variables could get in a play through.

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I’m sure I’ll find some use of it, even if for this particular case I think I’ll just write a regex.

(I’ve been meaning to make a custom testing interface anyway.)

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Any of my fellow UK authors struggling in the heat as much as I am? Especially post surgery it just drains my energy to do anything.

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Got a bit more work done today! I thought that I didn’t do nearly as much as I wanted to, but then I got to looking at the list haha.

  • Created the process to convert parts that’re identified from their temp variables to a permanent identified part list for the job.
  • Added code to calculate all currently harvested parts values together to create the total current value earned in the job as a script that’s re-ran anytime part changes occur.
  • Finalized all of the identification system script by adding a chance that you fail to identify with appropriate error scripts, added text that recognizes if your operations is over a certain amount showing that you’re a skilled operator, added remaining identification text and UI cleanup with image implementation for text-image of Salvage System.
  • Began proper system refactor to convert permanent salvage variables initialized in startup.txt to temp variables to cut down on bloat and optimize startup times on mobile devices, this new refactor will be scalable and applicable (in process/theory) to all professions.
  • Decentralized profession architecture starting with salvage by localizing individual jobs to files split by class of job (A, B, C, D, E) and whether or not vehicle/ship which provides huge optimizations by limiting any use of *gosub_scenes down to just *gosub’s.

Overall, far more productive than I thought.

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We have a heat warning in Finland too, now.

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I feel like the northern hemisphere is on fire at this point. :pensive_face: I hope it gets better soon, so that your recovery can be more peaceful.


I finally reached a place in my IF where I can take a breather. It’s nice to be in that space between scenes where you can take the time to plot the next section and let the creative powers that be simmer for it bit. But also, yeah, the heat is making my brain a soupy mess and I’d like to just nap in a hammock for the rest of the season. :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

ETA: I did not know this site had cake days? I should not have been surprised by the cake… and yet…

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“Space between scenes” sounds like something where unnamed horrors lurk. Or maybe it’s just my heatwave headache. :sweat_smile:

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Yes, it’s hideous - exhausting, ugh. Solidarity.

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I’ve set up a shop in my bathroom :joy: look like an idiot but at least it’s cool

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It’s been over a year now but the heat still drains me. :frowning:

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Spent an hour to write 107 words. At this rate, I’ll be done in 5 years!

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Not in the UK, but definitely feeling the heat out here too.

It’s starting to get to the point where I keep my shirt off indoors even with the air conditioner on.

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I’m literally sitting at my computer in shorts and that’s it. Thankfully it doesn’t seem as bad as yesterday so far. Hoping to get some stuff done this morning.

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y’all don’t have much as far as AC in the UK right? or am i imagining that being a thing. regardless i’m sorry it’s so hot for y’all!!

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Yeah air conditioning isn’t common in houses, though it’s more common in shops. It’s very muggy where I am as well, which is no fun.

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nooo that’s tragic. without AC those temps would be insane, i hope y’all get a cool spell sooner rather than later then!!!

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Yeah I think it’s one of the reasons people in a lot of hotter countries get surprised by the heat over here it’s a different kind of heat.

My biggest issue is I live in an upstairs flat so any heat from the one below. So my flat can get stupidly hot.

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On the flip side, winter heating is waaaay more expensive.

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I would not assume England would be very hot. It’s been getting in the 100s here in Missouri every day but I can always freeze myself with AC inside. In fact, even in this weather I wear hoodies because it’s better to get baked outside than have your sweat freeze to your body any time you go indoors, residential or commercial

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