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Where can I download the latest version?
The official site is
http://paperfig.mine.nu and should contain the latest version at all times.
PaperFig refuses to accept my images. What's the problem.
Check that they are in the correct format (GIF or JPG). Renaming the file is not the same as converting it, you have to convert it to the correct format using some kind of graphics package.
Check that they have the correct dimensions. Watch out for paint programs that use a zero-offset instead of a one-offset (meaning that coordinates start from 0 instead of one). In that case, a width of (for instance) 300 might be displayed as 299.
I've done some great characters. Do I really have to release them under GPL?
Yes, if you want to export your work, you must agree to the GPL license. Use this as an opportunity to get feedback on your work.
Remember, it is because of other people sharing their work that you are able to download lots of great stuff for PaperFig. This is the way you pay them back.
The composite picture frame mentions "checking front/back match". Does this refer to anal sex?
A lot of people from the USA ask this. The answer is no. It is used to make sure the front image and the back image covers the same area, something that is important for people who print on transparent film.
I have a slow internet connection. Can I make the pictures smaller?
You can sometimes decrease the file size by using another file format (GIF or JPG) or use a higher JPG compression (which will give a loss of quality).
You can not change the pixel count on the images. This is fixed to provide a minimum quality to prevent low quality material from spreading.
Download only the material you actually want. Characters you do not want is just as slow as the ones you want.
The best advice is to get a better internet connection. If that is not possible in your area, just wait, it will be possible in a year or two.
I get a message that the program file has changed when I start PaperFig. What's this?
This message is the result of a program selftest that is run at every startup. If the program file (PaperFig.exe) has been altered (which it should never be under normal circumstances), this warning will occur. A version update will not trigger this warning.
Most likely you have a virus infection in your computer. Run a virus scanner to fix it, then reinstall the latest version of PaperFig from the official site. Your data will be secure as long as the virus hasn't damaged them.
If you don't have a virus, you may have a bad hard disk or you may have damaged the program file by mistake. Check the disk, then download and reinstall the latest version.
Are you aware that the help file sucks?
Yes.
I've tried to focus my efforts into making the program as good as possible. I only have a certain amount of time to spend on this software, so the help file had to be put on hold.
If you are experienced in writing helpfiles using ForeHelp and want to assist, contact me. Be aware that I am picky, I'll expect better results than this sorry excuse for a help file.
Will there be a Mac/Linux/BSD/QNX/VMS/Amiga/whatever version?
No. In the future, I may let some trusted individual do a port to other operating systems, but for the time being, consider it Win32/64 only.
What about other language versions?
Probably not.
The idea of PaperFig is that it should be possible to share data with everybody. Once Frenchy decides to have his stuff in French, Chang in Chinese, Mohammed in Arabic, Sven in Swedish, Ivan in Russian, Carlos in Spanish, Pekka in Finnish et cetera that will be difficult. By keeping the program in one language I am trying to make a point.
Anyway, even if I should change this policy, there will never be other language versions, as this just creates a mess to maintain. Instead, a single language independent version may be created.
English was choosen because it is used as a common least denominator on the internet, meaning that most people should be able to handle it. Even though most of the time the ugly american variant is used on the internet, I've choosen the British original as far as possible. In some cases I've gone with the commonly used form in the computer world (for instance color instead of colour), but mostly I have tried to stay away from american English (which is the reason it is called 'Export file' instead of 'Motherfucking son of a bitch export file') as British English tends to create a neater user interface.
Will PaperFig go open source?
No. It would be too easy to remove the compulsory GPL on sharing. Besides, I like to keep the system architecture my way.
If you really think you could contribute, you can contact me through the official web site. You should be an expert VB programmer, speak English or Swedish and have experience of large projects. Expect to be entrusted with separate modules at first, then if I trust you and your work, you'll be able to work more freely.
If I for some reason should decide to abandon PaperFig, it will either go open or be passed to a trusted individual.
But I really want to f**k up the source code. Can't you send it to me? Please!!!
No.
If I don't get the source code I'll hack it anyway.
Sure, you can do that.
I could do it in three minutes.
It is not very hard, I havn't tried to make it complicated since I think people value programs that works and installs with as little problems as possible.
But, you would be breaking the license.
You would be breaking the trust I've placed in you.
If you get your kicks from hacking free software without any protection, you'll probably be breaking your own self esteem.
Go hack someone who deserves it. Try some Microsoft products. Do as much damage as you can to Compaq. Screw up some computers in the Pentagon.
I represent a big company and want to buy PaperFig. Is that possible?
I'm not actively trying to sell it and I really like the idea of having it free.
I would have to decide based on your offer. If the price is high enough, I'll sell it whatever the conditions, but with a reasonable price I'll have to consider the future plans you have for it, both regarding technical development and licensing. If I'm to have some role in the future life of PaperFig (technical advisor, developer, systems architect or other), I'll consider that favourable. Likewise, if your planned future for PaperFig is along the same lines as my intentions (free and GPL enforced data), it will also be favourable.
Will PaperFig stay free?
As stated earlier, I really like the idea of having it free. If the costs of running the webserver and keeping a decent internet connection for it is to high, I may have to put a price tag on it, but I'll prefer to keep it running with donations.
I will keep it free if at all possible, but if the choice stands between charging for it and dropping it, I will charge for it rather than dropping it.
But isn't roleplayin evil and all are not all roleplayers worshipping the devil?
Yep. The aliens that kidnapped Elvis to make him their king and who helped Nixon assassinate the Kennedys using experimental death ray technology and mind control waves told me that too.
Or maybe it is just some morons who have some problems understanding reality and therefore must assault other people's grasp of reality and ability to make sane judgements, trying to make themselves look less insane.
I have a big, impressive inkjet plotter that can cut out the figures automatically. Can you make PaperFig support my hardware?
Probably, but not without access to it. Donate one of those things and I'll try to fix it. The same goes for every odd piece of hardware that may need special care.
I really like PaperFig and want to show my apreciation for the hard work you've done to give us this program for free. What can I do?
While I apreciate all feedback, developing and serving PaperFig costs me a lot of time, work and money. Some more tangible help is always welcome.
Running the web server costs money and donations are welcome.
If you don't want to donate money, computer hardware is also always needed. I can put your retired 486 or Pentium to use as a backup server or indexing server. Various printers are always needed for testing, harddisks are needed for the web server. Odd bits and pieces (controller cards, graphic cards, network cards, network switches, network cabling (BNC or TP), monitors, keyboards, mice, UPS's or whatever) can always come in handy.
If you are not rich or do not have anything valuable you want to donate, just send me a postcard, a can of your local beer, your girlfriend or just an email.
Of course, a good way to show apreciation is to make lots of good characters and other material and share it with the rest of the world.
There is no minumum donation, but there is no maximum donation either.
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Och när jag ändå håller på så tar jag disclaimern också. Jag är så nöjd med den.
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The views that are expressed in this product may or may not be the views of the author.
All similarities with any person, event or place is purely coincidental. In case of characters looking like real or fictional people, these should be considered as lookalikes, not copies of the original person/work. All characters, bases, tiles and props are the responsibility of their respective author only.
The author does not assume any responsibility concerning the function of this program, or the fitness for any purpose, implied or otherwise. Also note that, by choosing to use this program, you assume full responsibility for all effects it may have, good or bad.
Having said the legal stuff, the author wish to state that there is no ill intent in this program or any intentionally malicious code. All damage that may occur is purely accidental.
Due to strong personal convictions about this issue, I also wish to stress that there is no spyware in PaperFig. PaperFig also does not "call home", not even to check for availability of new versions. All connections out is initiated by the user and is clearly indicated, nothing is done by automatics or hidden. There is no auto update that may screw up your system without your knowledge. Some people may have heard me voicing an opinion that the authors of spyware, call home, auto update and internet based licensing verification systems should be shot in the kneecaps and thrown to rabid wolves. Such rumors falls under the first statement of this disclaimer.
Also:
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In short, it's your problem, not mine.
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