April 2002 Discussions
Archived DRC members discussions from the DRC forums for April 2002.
Greetings
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: April 12, 2002Greeting from the DRC. It seems I’m the first board member to post on the new message boards, so let me take this opportunity to welcome newcomers. I’ll explain a bit about this message board, and myself.
In recent DRC meetings, we’ve reached the conclusion that it would be beneficial for us to discuss the D’ni restoration project in a more public forum. These message boards are our first attempt to do just that. Our discussions will be much more public, and you’ll get a chance to see some of the challenges and issues that we all face in restoring D’ni.
My name is Victor. I’ve known about D’ni for almost seven years. Being an acquaintance of Dr Watson, I found out about D’ni from him and of course accepted his request to join in the restoration back in ’97.
My areas of expertise are electrical and computer engineering. My primary responsibility has been in the area of D’ni technology, in particular, reverse engineering to: 1) make D’ni things work, 2) make D’ni things work better, 3) make D’ni things work with surface things.
Currently the KI consumes most of my time. It’s truly an amazing system, with the actual KI acting as a simple terminal to a larger D’ni host. We got it working, we got it working in English, and now we’re trying to see just how much it can do. Interesting work, but I often get distracted with things like simply supplying light to certain areas that are being restored.
I look forward to meeting many of you. And I’ll try to make time to direct some of my posts on the board to answer pertinent questions.
vic
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: April 12, 2002History: Joined the expedition in 1994 through contact with Dr. Watson.
Education: Doctorate in Geology with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Job Duties: Insuring structural integrity of structures (natural and man-made) as well as detailed studies of rock formations. Oversee Phase Two approval of all new areas and structures.
Dr. K
Posted By: Marie Sutherland
On: April 15, 2002Hello. I guess it’s time for me to join in the introductions. My name is Dr. Marie Sutherland.
As Director of Field Work here in D’ni, I try to oversee all the expedition work as well as recovery and restoration of major work areas. Dr. Watson and I work together in resource allocation and priority. Unfortunately, we don’t get as much hands-on work as we would like because of our other responsibilities.
We on the DRC have spent several years working on laying the initial foundation for a renewed D’ni. We were confident that there would be many others who would choose to join us in this endeavor and are extremely happy to see this starting to take place.
So we are very excited that you all have joined us here in D’ni, and we look forward to this cavern becoming the living, breathing city that it once was.
In the meantime, please feel free to ask us questions in the appropriate forum. We will not be able to answer all of your questions, no doubt, especially as the number of explorers grows, but we will try to answer what we can.
Thank you.
Marie
Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: April 25, 2002My apologies for being the last of the DRC members to make an initial public address. I’d hoped to submit an entry remotely, but recent tests of inter-Age communication have proved unsuccessful.
My name is Michael Engberg. I was initially asked by Dr. Wastson to consult with the expedition team in early 1998, and a year later he and his associates extended me a full-time position on the Council.
Building engineering is my primary area of expertise, but as with everyone involved in the Restoration, I’ve a myriad of other responsibilities. Based on Dr. Kodama’s assessment of structural integrity throughout the Cavern, my team of Research Engineers and I recently completed a survey of the most promising sites. After recent discussions with Mr. Sharper, I’ll potentially be leading another crew to expedite final restoration on Teledahn soon.
Though my schedule may permit but little time for interacting with this community, I do recognize its importance. A successful restoration of the physical structures within D’ni is meaningless if there are none who want to inhabit it. Your presence here is both encouraging as well as a reminder of how much work has yet to be done.
Michael
Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: April 29, 2002Don’t feel too badly, Michael. The title of “Last DRC Member to Introduce Themselves” belongs to me. Though I have posted a couple of answers in the other areas. Maybe that counts. Smile
In case it doesn’t, my name is Dr. Richard A. Watson. My first trip to the D’ni cavern was way back in 1990, back before there was a DRC, back before there was a DRF, back when the number of surface dwellers who had been to D’ni were in the low double digits.
Two years later, I joined Cyan while they were working on Myst, consulting for them as their D’ni Historian for the Myst and Riven projects. For the last ten years, my time has been divided between Cyan and various D’ni expeditions.
Now that the Cyantists are contributing directly to the restoration process, it is much easier for me to hold both my position at Cyan and my position with the DRC, though lately the DRC has been my primary focus.
Anyway, thanks to the other DRC members for introducing yourselves. I know some of you (not to mention any names, Dr. K.) were reluctant to participate here.
Dr. Watson
new KI for board members
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: April 12, 2002ATTN: DRC Board Members
newer KI’s are available downstairs at the Tokotah. Pick one up, and _please_ communicate any problems. slightly larger than prototypes found earlier, but seems to have additional storage. Functionality should be similar to prototypes.
vic
KI host annex
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: April 17, 2002Kodama
We could really use P2 approval for the KI host sight annex area. I can’t even open up the back side of the currently operational host without getting into that adjacent room.
I know you’re pegged, but any idea when?
V
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: April 19, 2002At least six weeks.
Dr. K.
Posted By: Marie Sutherland
On: April 19, 2002Dr. Kodama,
While we’re checking for updates on P2 approval, I’d like to ask how close the second floor of the Tokotah Building is to getting approval.
Thanks,
Marie
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: April 22, 2002Tokotah is at least three weeks out.
Dr. K.
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: April 24, 2002Message: Kodama
Ouch, I was thinking like a week?
We’re having some trouble getting inter-age KI messaging working. I’ve got Eric doing diagnostics, but we really need access to that other host.
V
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: April 25, 2002Impossible.
There are four locations ahead of the annex.
Dr. K
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: April 25, 2002Who ahead of me? I’ll talk with them directly.
V
Posted By: Marie Sutherland
On: April 25, 2002Dr. Kodama,
Feel free to move the annex ahead of the Tokotah. My team has plenty to keep them occupied in the meantime.
Marie
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: April 25, 2002We’ll move the annex into the Tokotah’s spot. That means three weeks Victor. No sooner. I can’t push the Cove back again.
In the future, can we discuss these kinds of issues one on one? This forced use of these public boards is ridiculous.
Dr. K.
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 13, 2002Kodama,
Can I get an update on annex P2 timing?
Thanks,
V
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 15, 2002The Cove is due for approval at the end of this week and the annex is next on our list.
Should have P3 for you by the end of next week.
Dr. K
Teledahn Trip
Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: April 22, 2002Can we meet at the Tokotah and link from there? We would just need Watson to bring the book?
V
Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: April 22, 2002That’s a great idea, Vic. I’ll be there with the Book. I’ll also grab a spare return Book to two, just in case…
Dr. Watson
Lost
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: April 30, 2002My field journal is suddenly missing from the rock shop. If you happen to see it, please let me know immediately.
Dr. K.
Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 02, 2002The journal has been found. Why it was on the docks, I’ll never know, but at least I have it.
Dr. K.
Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: May 03, 2002Most curious. A plum bob also disappeared from my gear about a month ago while surveying a section near the T-junction. A research engineer returned it to me a few days later, and said that it too was found near the docks.
Has the ferry terminal area been designated as the location for “lost and found” items? Couldn’t we pick somewhere more central to the Island?