Subj : Switched to Mystic
To   : Matt Ianson
From : Accession
Date : Fri Apr 26 2024 05:26 pm

Hello Matt,

On Fri, Apr 26 2024 02:29:54 +0000, you wrote:

 MI> - I'm running on Windows (was originally under linux), due to possibly
 MI> better DOS emulation being available (linux and dosemu seems to be
 MI> problematic?). I'm comfortable in either environment so what is the
 MI> opinion out there - windows or linux?

I don't think there's much issue in either one, to be honest. I think the most problems lie with 64bit Windows, though.

 MI> - Python: I just don't get the setup. Understanding that there is some
 MI> built into Mystic, but you need to install either 2 or 3. I keep getting
 MI> some errors either though I have 2.7 installed (more from the thoughts
 MI> that it will be more compatible with older scripts?). Typical error tha
 MI> I am seeing relates to the "Python C API Mismatch". No real idea why though.

If I remember right, I believe Python2 is the way to go with Mystic. Still too many issues with Mystic and Python3.

As for your "Python C API Mismatch" issue, You mentioned you're running Windows, check the Mystic wiki and/or documentation on putting a (or some) DLL files in a location Mystic will see them.

 MI> - Resources: Seem to pick through the wiki, Avon's YT videos and other
 MI> old content online. Any suggestions on best places for scripts, etc?

Best place for scripts? the /scripts subdirectory, of course! Or are you looking for more documentation? whatsnew.txt and the wiki are probably your best bets.

 MI> Next steps will be "making it my own" - but as with anything, want to
 MI> make sure the base is solid before building...

While solidifying that base, please make sure to not flood FSX net messages into Dovenet any more. Not sure if you recently changed your BBSID from RETROVRS to RETRO, but if so, I believe your QWKnet account has been given posting restrictions on Dovenet until you fix whatever it was you're working on, FYI.

Regards,
Nick

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