Blackboard Update

Update 102.2 for the (DS) Blackboard is recommended for everyone, but particularly those who run very long contests where many fishers may participate.

To get the update, go to an inworld Bit Bucket location, wear your Blackboard, then accept a new (DS) Blackboard Package. First, you may need to rez the Blackboard/Eraser coalesced object, then pick up the Blackboard so you can later wear it.

An inworld Bit Bucket is located at Diamond Synthesis Pots & Buckets

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blung/229/30/21

This update adds the following:

1. Limit on number of fishers.

The number of fishers in a contest is limited to 70. When the limit is reached, the Blackboard displays "No New Fishers" over the scores.

This limit prevents the board from crashing during contests of long duration, when fishers come and go.

2. Limit on title.

The number of characters in the title is limited to 25. You can change the title displayed over the scores by editing the "config" notecard on the Content tab of the Blackboard.

3. Default announce volume is 20m.

In "config", when "shout" is "off", Blackboard chat messages are broadcast within a 20m radius. When "on", Blackboard chat messages are broadcast within a 100m radius. The default is "off".

4. The "time left" display shows days, hours, and minutes in a compact format.

For example, 7d, 6d 23h 59m, 1h, 59m, and 1m.

5. Eraser Scorekeeper prim count reduced from 4 to 2.

Starter Bell Update

An update for the (DS) Starter Bell adds new features. To get the update (103.2), go to an inworld Bit Bucket location, wear your Starter Bell, then accept a new (DS) Starter Bell Package.

An inworld Bit Bucket Giver is located at Diamond Synthesis Pots & Buckets

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blung/229/30/21

New Features in 103.2

1. Contest starts on "top" of the minute.

The Starter Bell always starts a contest at the "top" of the minute.

For example, if you set the start time tor 10:30 am, then the contest starts at 10:30 am exactly.

If you set a pre-start period, the period is rounded-down so that the contest starts at the "top" of a minute.

For example, if you set the pre-start period to 5 minutes and click "Auto Start" at 11:55:45 am, then the contest starts exactly at 12 noon, that is, after 4 minutes and 15 seconds.

2. Announce volume control

During the countdown, the Starter Bell makes announcements in local chat. You can control the volume from the menu by clicking the "Vol 20m" or "Vol 100m" buttons to select 20 meters or 100 meters. The default is 20 meters.

New Features in 103.1

1.Ability to schedule a contest to start at a specific time.

Starter Bell Update

An update for the (DS) Starter Bell adds a new feature. To get the update (103.1), go to an inworld Bit Bucket location, wear your Starter Bell, then accept a new (DS) Starter Bell Package.

An inworld Bit Bucket Giver is located at Diamond Synthesis Pots & Buckets

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blung/229/30/21

This update adds the ability to schedule a contest to start at a specific time.

HorrorBall @ 2010 FFF

Diamond Synthesis and Triple J Fishing are proud to be at the 7Seas 2010 Fall Fishing Festival. Come to our HorrorBall (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Iridium/85/134/21), our booth that is, and catch a (DS) Blackboard.

On Saturday night, 7Seas will host the yearly Child's Play Charity Rally! Six hours during which any and all profits 7Seas earns go to the Child's Play Charity (www.childsplaycharity.org).

The 2010 Fall Fishing Festival runs from Friday, October 22 through Monday, October 25.


About HorrorBall

Horrorball is a haunted house experience which includes zombies, blood, mayhem, execution devices, and violent images. If you are offended by these things, please do not enter HorrorBall.

Please turn off facelights or any local lights on your avatar.

For maximimum viewing experience...
- Set World -> Environment Settings -> Midnight
- Particles On
- Sound On
- Walk sowly so that everything can rez
- Approach objects of interest slowly to get local sound effects

Follow the footprints. There are three levels - the entry level, the second level beyond the web, and Gallows Hill in middle of the second level.

If you dare, you may play the following roles by sitting on objects. Nice way to pass time while fishing.
- Zombie Autopsy
- Captured in Spider Web
- Captured in Spider Cocoon
- On meat hook
- Hung (room for two)
- Fried in electric chair

There are picture poseballs (little skulls) in front of the portraits. Photo op!!!!!

Horrorball is designed to minimize lag. No sensors, or collision detectors are used. Sound is localized so as not to disturb neighboring parcels.

Horrorball is a creation of Diamond Synthesis.

Questions? Ask diamond Marchant.

(A few zombies were harmed in the creation of this attraction.)

Blackboard

The (DS) Blackboard by Diamond Synthesis is a 7Seas-compatible fishing contest board.

You can use the Blackboard to replace the 7Seas board for unlimited (baited) solo contests. You can host novelty contests where the score for each catch differs from the 7Seas defaults. Or you can run a Blackboard along side a 7Seas board and have the Blackboard keep track of certain catches, such as most SURs.

- Can be used as a replacement for the 7Seas contest board or run along side it.

- Allows you to change the score for each type of catch (rarity), enabling new types of contests.

- Displays the scores of all fishers using paged floating and keeps track of ties.

- Supports solo unlimited (baited) contests.

- Includes optional Eraser Scorekeeper for constant display of top 5 scores.

- Configurable via notecard.

- Configurable applause at contest end.

- Broadcasts the top 5 scores to scorekeepers and full results at contest end.

- For security, works only with contest pots and auto-starters that you own.

- Supports broadcasting key to plug-ins.

- Uses group permissions to enable admins.

- Based on the 7Seas OpenTracker script, hence, same security as the 7Seas board.

- Modify, copy, no transfer.

- Updates available at a Diamond Synthesis Bit Bucket

- Available at Diamond Synthesis Pots & Buckets

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blung/229/30/21

and Second Life Marketplace (https://marketplace.secondlife.com/, search for Blackboard Contest Board)

Starter Bell

The (DS) Starter Bell by Diamond Synthesis is a 7Seas Fishing Contest Board Plug-In that auto starts and synchronizes contest boards such as the 7Seas Fishing Contest Board or the (DS) Blackboard.

For example, to start a contest at 2 pm, you set the scheduled start time to 2 pm and click "Auto Start" on the menu. The contest starts automatically at 2 pm, allowing you to focus on hosting your contest. Your fishers can watch the countdown to know when to start casting.

- Simple to use, just rez, touch, and click "Start Now" or "Auto Start"

- Starts a contest at a specific time, accepts 12-hour or 24-hour time format

- Starts a contest after a pre-start period, 1 minute to 24 hours

- Synchronizes starting multiple boards

- For security, only starts boards you own

- Bell rotates and displays time-remaining during countdown

- Bell rings at "one minute to start" and at start

- Can be locked to a specific board

- Seven color options selectable from menu

- Optional holder

- Copy permission

- Group permissions allow menu access and use by others

- Script update available at a Diamond Synthesis Bit Bucket

- Available at Diamond Synthesis Pots & Buckets

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blung/229/30/21

and Second Life Marketplace (https://marketplace.secondlife.com/, search for Starter Bell)

Diamond Display for the Nemo

The Diamond Display for the Nemo is a replacement HUD for the Nemo Type R sailboat. You must have object and texture editing skills in order to install the display.

This display uses colored tick marks to indicate the different points of sail.

You can get the Diamond Display here... http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blung/231/30/21

You can purchase a Nemo Type R sailboat here... http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nantucket Yacht Club/62/77/22