Slitherine

How do I put an OOB .rec recording file in a PM to send to people?
I can't see any options like "attach file"

depends on size etc, but normally i'd attach and send as a zip file and let them unpack it

I didn't know files could be attached to a PM, rather than sent to an "outside" email address.

The guy said they can be sent in PMs, he must be wrong

he may mean on Matrix then?

but you can link a url address on either, unless he means that?

and share a google drive link or other online file etc that way

zakblood wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:12 pm he may mean on Matrix then?
but you can link a url address on either, unless he means that?
and share a google drive link or other online file etc that way

I've asked him and am waiting for his reply.
Meanwhile how do I view my rec file? I click on it in my Docs folder but a message comes up saying "Windows Media cannot play this file"

PoorOldSpike wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:28 pm

zakblood wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:12 pm he may mean on Matrix then?
but you can link a url address on either, unless he means that?
and share a google drive link or other online file etc that way

I've asked him and am waiting for his reply.
Meanwhile how do I view my rec file? I click on it in my Docs folder but a message comes up saying "Windows Media cannot play this file"

Single Player -> Load Game - Replays button
The game will list all replays in the Replays folder.

All,

I didn't know files could be attached to a PM, rather than sent to an "outside" email address.

This appears to be the case, much to my surprise. So, without recourse to e-mail, you can either post to filesharing for pickup, or post on this forum as a file (.zip or otherwise).
I guess I can see the point about Matrix/Slitherine not wanting to be responsible for files exchanged between members of its forums that cause harm to other members, so members must voluntarily pick them up (or it might be a money/resources thing with maintaining a file transfer mechanism on their PM service?)

PoorOldSpike,
sorry for the wild goose chase! I didn't know.
so I'll get back to you via PM.

conboy

Erik2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:06 pm Single Player -> Load Game - Replays button
The game will list all replays in the Replays folder.

Thanks mate that works perfectly for me and proves the rec file isn't corrupted..
I offered to email it to the guy who wanted to see it but he said- "I prefer to remain completely anonymous, so I don't share my e-mail address with anyone whom I don't do business with or know personally."

Haha I've been sharing my email for many years with HUNDREDS of people who I pbem with and nothing bad has ever happened.
Anyway I've got several em addresses and just use one for pbemming..

I've been using my email on various forums since I created my first scenario in 1998. Nothing bad so far.

Spike,
Can you post the replay on MissionforToday and PM me the link?
Or you can post here, as did Erik.

conboy

conboy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:44 pm Can you post the replay on MissionforToday and PM me the link?
Or you can post here, as did Erik.

Sorry mate I can't see any "attach file" option at M4T or here.
Like I've said before I'm just a grunt wargamer not a geek, and only know how to make my little men and tanks run around on the screen shooting their guns..