Monthly Archives: March 2010

Slow media download times

I’ve noticed that picture downloads from this server can be very slow or stall entirely (particularly when you read a Let’s Play Star Trek Online post).  To remedy this, I’ve moved most of the media to a separate much faster server (Amazon S3). If anyone has any problems please leave a comment to let me… Read More »

Let’s Play STO delayed

Work-related circumstances somewhat beyond my control have contrived to delay the next episode of Let’s Play Star Trek Online.  I should have it ready on Thursday, and then I plan to resume the normal Tuesday schedule.

Update on Ubisoft DRM

A few weeks ago I described why I’d be boycotting Assassin’s Creed 2, even though I had (until then) been eagerly waiting for the time I could give Ubisoft my money. To recap, the reason is that AC2 requires an always-on internet connection to play — and this for a single-player game.  People often respond… Read More »