Conversation started Dec 25, 2011 at 20:09.
Dec 25, 2011 20:09
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Q: How to upgrade an iPad without losing data?

badp What do you mean "how to upgrade an iPad"? You plug it in, start iTunes, click Upgrade and that's it! That's what I thought before starting the process. After all, it's Apple we're talking about, right? Not quite. I am trying to upgrade my father's iPad 1 to iOS 5 using a brand new Windows...

So much for simplicity, Apple
I'm scared shitless
@badp it's because the content on your iPad should all be synced with your computer
ergo, when you wipe your iPad clean, it can all be replaced
@NickT how do I even configure sync without losing data
I dunno, fuck Apple's shit
yay for simplicity
Last apple thing I used was the Shuffle 2
Dec 25, 2011 20:11
"it's simple: you just lose all your data. Couldn't be simpler, actually."
well, that is pretty simple
@badp iPad backup will save all of the device data to your PC.
it's like going to jail in Monopoly, you just go there, nothing else applies
no $200
@badp you apparently need to buy some new apple products. the mind control serum vial in your current apple products that convinces you they're simpler, better, and worth the cost must have run out.
@agent86 The iThingy is my father's
@GnomeSlice just the device data or the operative system too?
Dec 25, 2011 20:12
aren't you trying to upgrade the OS?
if I restore it to get the data back will it rollback the thing to iOS 4?
@NickT yes
@badp I think just the data. When I got my iPod touch replaced I ended up with the newest OS on it.
@badp I don't think so.
"I think" doesn't cut it when I risk losing all of my father's data
The data certainly won't be lost.
Do a 'backup' in iTunes.
It can't hurt. Backupification is a go.
It's just, what, 20 GB of stuff? Over USB 2? It'll be done in a jiffy.
Dec 25, 2011 20:16
Is there no way to play Orcs must Die in a window?
If there isn't.... I can't play it. =[
That's so unfair.
@badp Ok, I posted an answer.
@CyberSkull thanks, will read now
Huh, I get a cursor in THIS game fullscreen.
Not sure why. Maybe games that change the resolution remove my cursor?
Either way, looks like I can't play Orcs Must Die!
@CyberSkull it's funny I approved your edit with me having less rep than you
(although, really, it's as much ipad as it is ipod related)
Dec 25, 2011 20:20
that's what I used to tag
@GnomeSlice can't make new tags :(
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Q: What might I get if I craft coal together?

McKayIt says I'll get a gift, and that gift might be game or a coupon. Does anyone have any idea what my probabilities are? Has anyone crafted coal? What did you get? (I'd like to tag this as Community Wiki, as this seems like an open-ended question, but it looks like CW is gone now?)

@badp Why not? Also, you've removed that tag from my questions before.
@GnomeSlice yes, I'd still remove it.
really, "can't make new tags" is the simplest way to tell you "no" :P
you need like 300 rep.
I have 152
I've got 250ish on apple.se
I thought you had tons of rep.
Oh wait, Apple.SE.
Dec 25, 2011 20:24
@badp you banned @GnomeSlice from making new tags?
@NickT I wish there was such a feature
what a dull dull world that would be
Also, why did someone remove all instances of
That seemed unnecessary.
yesterday, by FallenAngelEyes
also, can we kill the tag? I know it's kind of funny I guess, but with our latest burnination and subtag fiasco, I don't think it fits under our current policy (games that have more than x amount of questions). :/
Why yesterday?
Dec 25, 2011 20:26
@badp can you kill ?
@NickT +1
@NickT 11 questions is more than 3 tbh
it likely does deserve the same fate though
oh, so volume makes it OK?
No, it does not.
no, it makes me uneasy
Dec 25, 2011 20:27
then clearly the holocaust was OK
3
just saying
@NickT I so want to flag this
@badp I just got organizer from that retag.
dear person messagging me on Steam: I can't read or reply to you right now
"The SC2 community is depressed, the LoL community is depraved"
Dec 25, 2011 20:33
@badp I really want to message you on steam now and say "Why not?"
@Wipqozn because as I said above I'm upgrading my father's iPad from his own windows profile, so Steam ain't accessible from here
@badp ah I see.
(Steam still managed to play the 'message received' sound)
so. Backup's done.
@NickT If a question has 11 tags, randomly burning it without a meta post isn't appropriate in my opinion, unless the tag is obviously bad (like raptors).
@Wipqozn The tag's obviously bad, just I was looking for ways to burninate it without 11 edits
Dec 25, 2011 20:37
Merry Christmas people
okay, I guess we can't do with less than 9 edits
unless perhaps Rebecca's around
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Q: How do I shoot while carrying a riot shield?

MichaelSWhile in survival mode, is there a way to shoot while protecting myself using the riot shield? Or should the player switch between the weapon and the shield every time?

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Q: How hard is dark souls compared to other games?

KentzI've seen a lot of reviews and most of which say that dark souls is pretty much the hardest game out there at the moment. I'm not usually a fan of very hard games but do like a challenge, I'm interested in Dark Souls mostly because of the RPG elements. My question is how hard is dark souls reall...

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Q: What good is ground meat?

Michael TurnerThe ingot grinder can ground up cheese to make grated cheese (which can then be used for making an omelet). The grinder can also make ground meat which appears to just reduce the quality of the meat. Are there any recipes or cooking options to make this back into a better food product?

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Q: Why is Half-Life: Source not eligible for Valve coupons?

bitmaskAccording to this Steam Inventory thingy(the link will show a different inventory for you, obviously), I have a 33% off coupon for Valve titles: 33% off any one title on Steam listed with Valve as the publisher. However, Half-Life: Source does not appear in the List of applicable games for ...

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Q: Playing Skyrim regret-free

Daniel BeckWhat's amazing about these open world games is the freedom I have as a player. If I don't want to follow the main story line for a while, and just explore, I can do that, and the game won't break. OTOH, I don't particularly like the feeling of having made a significant, bad choice in the game, a...

crashes through christmas
Argh Valve! I just paid 8 euro's more for Batman only 24 hours later...
and iTunes asks for the password for the fifth time in the same hour
Dec 25, 2011 20:48
@badp I hate how it does that
especially because I don't have a credit card hooked up to it
I hate how it does everything
so I don't really care about security that much
I saw it
I don't even bother syncing my Ipad
because I hate how it tries to steal 64 gb of my SSD to backup something that I just copied to my ipad...
Yes, well, I wish iTunes didn't keep reminding me that any single wrong click can wipe everything off it
Dec 25, 2011 20:50
I bothered setting up symbolic links, but I didn't want to do it again after I had to reinstall
Dec 25, 2011 21:02
if anyone cares about the demolition inc or jamestown achievements, post a question because I know the answer to both :)
@agent86 is there much to say about the jamestown one?
@badp eh, I have a "from the start" guide.
or "for noobs"
but it's not terribly difficult, imho
Feel free to ask your own question then
yeah, I just don't want to be accused of anything untoward.
faster, ipad, faster
Dec 25, 2011 21:06
ugh,
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A: What does the Comedy Specs extra do?

ZacCraaaaaaaaaaaapppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No. It makes you look like an idiot when you put on Luna's magic spectacles!!!!!!!! :(

I think this guy also tried to edit the other answer on this question to make it spam-ish
edit rejected.
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Q: What are the coins Ogres drop used for?

BrandonWhen killing an Ogre they drop this large coin. What does picking this up do? I haven't been able to see any benefits to picking it up.

blech, ran out of disk space
destroys crap from Fraps
and now iTunes froze.
cancels operation from iPad
iTunes is still frozen
let's start over! hooray!
and we start all the way from the beginning now. woo-fucking-hoo.
@badp Clearly you've never done this before.
40 minutes down the drain
That's all?
I've lost hours upon hours to failed iTunes operations.
Dec 25, 2011 21:20
@GnomeSlice Congratulations
@badp Thanks. I'm a champion.
I hope iTunes sees it to to destroy those backups after it's done, given how much space they take
I don't have any idea where those damn things are
@badp i-Space.
oh, obviously. %APPDATA%
Just over 73 thousand files.
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Q: What's the easiest way to get "With Your Nose So Bright..."?

agent86The Jamestown achievement for the Steam sale is to play a level with the Red Charge ship. What's the easiest way to get this from the start of the game? I'll also note that I'm terrible at this genre, so any sort of 'newbie' guide would be welcome.

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Q: Datacron Locations

Fredy31To englobe all "Where are the datacrons on blank planet?" questions, I'm here to ask: Is there a reliable source to find all datacrons of every planet? (like maps or something) This question is not, IN ANY WAY, related to get the christmas hat. It CANNOT be related. :p

Dec 25, 2011 21:29
rolls eyes
Oh, your post was removed @badp. I seen that flagged, but marked it as invalid.
@Wipqozn thanks
And I have my santa hat
:p
@Fredy31 Where's the "crashes through x" message?
See starred comments from 46 minutes ago
crashes through christmas
Dec 25, 2011 21:34
@Fredy31 Yes, I know, I was the one who starred it. However you were no longer in the room, and re-entered it, therefore a new message must be posted.
crashes through @Wipqozn, because he wants a crashing message, and I don't want to break the door. AGAIN.
@Fredy31 THank you!
Anyway, I'll have to go. Get some christmas presents.
Have a Merry christmas, G.SE
Oh, that remiodmns me
Joyeux Noël @Fredy31
Thanks for the french touch
You speak french, or you copy/pasted that from elseware?
elsewhere.
damn
Dec 25, 2011 21:37
@Fredy31 copy paste, but I do know a -little- french.
and by a little, I mean about 3 words haha
Which ones?
oh god
I leave the thing for a minute or so
I return to "preparing iPad for recover" and the iPad showing the "please connect iPad to computer" still image, plus Windows installing again drivers for the thing
4v5 winning
lol
@Fredy31 bonjour, merci, and au revoir
17 coal now...
Dec 25, 2011 21:39
@ArdaXi can SAM unlock achievements for games you don't have?
Quite the basic stuff, but hey, its a beginning
"Cannot recover iPad. Unknown error 1602."
@badp No.
If you come to Quebec, one day, it would help.
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Dec 25, 2011 21:39
@Fredy31 yeah, I figure I can at least be polite :P
more information get!
Anyway, Have a good night.
@Fredy31 indeed, you as well
@badp Are you alright?
@ArdaXi I dunno, after two hours spent fucking around with this iPad, it's now dangerously close to bricking
Dec 25, 2011 21:40
That's a big brick.
Let's watch it reco--- Windows play device disconnecting sound
"Installing device driver software."
the iPad shows a big nice black screen now.
"Device driver software installed successfully."
device disconnected sound, again
"Installing device driver software."
although the iPad's now showing a progress bar. An empty progress bar.
Drivers installed for the 165th time
iTunes is "verifying" the restore. You've got to be kidding me. You can't have succeeded. You can't be designed to have this kind of recovery process.
This can't be status-bydesign. Who made this, Jeff's evil twin?
Why is this seeming to work, oh god.
O_o
@NickT what is this from?
@NickT Ah, Bollywood.
Dec 25, 2011 21:48
dunno, kinda wish I knew
a normal day at work for indian cops
See, if the bad guy was wearing his seatbelt, he wouldn't have finished under gunpoint so swiftly
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Q: How can I complete level 5 with three stars?

Matthew ReadLevel 5 can be completed in 114 or fewer steps to get Great Steps (three stars), but the best I've done is something like 120. I tried writing a level solver but unfortunately the exponential complexity means that only much simpler levels can be solved before the heat death of the universe witho...

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Q: What those numbers, colors and lines mean?

Luc MWhen I pass the mouse on crystal ball on lower left corner, I get this image. What those number mean ? What are the meaning of the colors ? What are the meaning of the white lines ?

the progress bar is now full.
your iPad is now fully deleted and has taken it's backups with it
Dec 25, 2011 21:51
I wish it was mine
You see, the real problem is that you didn't use your iPad the right way, you're supposed to sync it right after getting it
@badp Well, someone is getting a shiny new paperweight for Christmas.
because there's a worse thing than an iPad you've bricked - an iPad you've bricked for somebody else
Recovery in progress. Pulling the top bar down seems to do nothing. This is probably still iOS 4.
Dec 25, 2011 21:52
1 and 2 for your viewing pleasure
#2 has clips from the Steve Job press conference
iTunes is now blinking the estimated recovery remaining time at 40 fps
look, he's making it into a Kindle Fire!
@agent86 The movie's called Singham 8. See it with sound: youtube.com/watch?v=En_8UgGZXio
@NickT thats one compact tablet
I must admit, Hammerfight plays much better with a Gamepad than I was expecting.
Dec 25, 2011 22:07
I see Overlord is on sale yet again
Still recovering... 9 minutes left. Sigh
Did I mention the italian localization for iTunes is bad?
$4.99 for both Overlord games is cheaper than last time... Overlord 2 must have dropped in price.
Hm, Alice Madness Returns for €12.49
...it's cheaper in the US isn't it? :|
Dec 25, 2011 22:13
@FallenAngelEyes $7.49 USD
:|
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Q: Stealthy Breton

Jonny BI was having a conversation with my friend about character selection in Skyrim. I was going to pick a Dark Elf seeing as they are a stealthy magician character (my fave combo!^_^). But he said that dark elves suck but with the right lveling( and some other stuff I didn't quite catch) I could make...

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Q: Does each Call of Duty playlist require thousands of servers?

guanomeHow come Infinity Ward doesnt offer a hardcore playlist for ever game typ?. Recently they added hardcore domination, FINALLY. But my question is, do they have to have thousands of servers to support each game type or are they just restricting the playlist types for no reason?

I got Blood Bowl while it was 80% so I have something to play once I'm done with my bachelor
@Lazers I read that as Stealthy Bacon.
Dec 25, 2011 22:15
@Powerlord would have been more interesting
Today or tomorrow I should catch up on my achievements for the Steam contest.
At least the last two I've gotten have been coal! \o/
@Powerlord Crafted 7 coal today. Got 50% off "Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes"
and the iPad is rebooting again.
Spinning circle. Appears, does a few spins, then stops. Another big long progress bar.
Filled already. A bleep. Slide to unlock.
Restore finished, but some things left still
Configuration numbo jumbo... but I'm more worried about what iTunes is telling me
"This iPad has been syncronized with a different iTunes library. Want to replace its contents with this one?"
..it's the same library.
Why are you asking me?
Why does the iPad have 23 GB free now btw, up from 8.
With 5 GB of "other" data, up from half.
Let's sync I guess. Can't go worse than this
Gee. Sync's done. From 23.8 GB free to 23.6 GB free
At least this is iOS 5. It's a pity it's completely fucking empty.
Good, so I have a list of apps he's got. 1-12 of 135. Why is there no "download everything" button.
Do you really think I'm going to tap on 135 different install buttons?
wargarbl.
@badp you make me happy that i dont have a tablet :)
@badp that warning sounds normal
@badp the warning means it was synced to a library on a different computer/user profile
Googling "how to install all the apps you have purchased" gets me a Windows Phone 7 tutorial
@CyberSkull Except you know it's not
This is so completely absurd, how can you fuck shit up so thoroughly
Dec 25, 2011 22:30
@badp It should restore just fine
It has spent 50 minutes restoring
It's practically empty
it takes a long ass time
So there's an app list on the app tab with an arbitrary selection of shit
do I need to check each thing separately
is this ergonomy
is this real life
is this just fantasy
caught in a landslide
no escape from reality
a hundred clickings later...
oh look, ther's a "not in this ipad" button on the app store for the ipad... but no "just download everything button"
well, when this will be completed, the free space will move to 19 GB. That's only 11 more than when I started. Boom. It's magic.
oh. obviously, iTunes kept the list of apps, but didn't remember where each app was placed in the screen, so what it's doing is simply ordering things alphabetically
I wonder if "iOS" is enough of a wow factor to offset everything else in my dad's mind. Because I sure as fuck feel bad for him now
As if, somehow, this is my fault
 
Conversation ended Dec 25, 2011 at 22:40.