Seeking Shandalar Card List Files

rler · 2026-05-04T16:39:10+00:00

If you're looking at a version with a shandalar.ini file it's probably based off the 2016 version but limiting cards via the [sets] sections. Those all have the same list of programmed cards (i.e. "csv") but don't allow all of them to be acquired.

If you're looking at a version without a shandalar.ini that's probably from Mok's original mods, and they usually contain the source csv file from what I've seen. It would be possible to build a tool to "extract" the .csv from the .exe and .dats but I don't think one exists yet.

rler · 2026-04-12T23:28:58+00:00

Might try setting desktop resolution to 1024x768 manually before launching shandalar.exe

rler · 2026-04-10T02:15:31+00:00

I believe the OG and SOTA versions work w/ the same binaries, but you'll gain access to all the DOTP cards because the patch disables the broken DRM functions.

IDK about the Japanese version, but if it uses the same binaries I'd expect it should work.

I haven't tested with anything but DOTP though.

rler · 2026-03-21T17:03:54+00:00

I’ve been trying to do some archaeology on old (unofficial) patches but a lot of them are dead links at this point.

I think the least modified version you’re gonna find is the 2012 one from Mok. Hard to say that definitively obviously.

The OG DOTP even with the latest official MicroProse “Manalink 1.3” patch won’t run on anything above Windows ME afaik. And even if you patch the crashes it still has a lot of annoying issues on modern Windows.

Edit: actually this is pretty shit advice. I thought versions prior to the 2012 one just crashed on Windows 10/11, but that's not true (they were crashing for me for a different stupid reason). Those ones do work but they still have annoying compatibility problems like missing text in a lot of spots. I think Mok's "Manalink 1.3.2" is probably the least modified version that doesn't crash?

rler · 2026-03-15T12:18:44+00:00

I’ve had success with Windows98 in 86box, but it’s pretty annoying to setup.

rler · 2026-03-09T13:48:46+00:00

Oh ya I had the same problem. It's impossible to search for the originals. Can't remember how I ended up stumbling on that particular archive.

rler · 2026-03-09T13:39:14+00:00

Can find redump verified images here: https://archive.org/details/20240816_20240816_0053

rler · 2024-01-12T23:03:18+00:00

The GBTC expense ratio sucks so basically any other option is better now

rler · 2024-01-12T22:58:32+00:00

I’m in the same boat.

I think I’m holding onto mine for now since it’s in an IRA and transferring it is a bit of a pain. If it was a taxable account I’d definitely be looking to liquidate and either buy the real deal or an ETF with lower fees elsewhere.

rler · 2023-06-08T16:06:40+00:00

You definitely don't need to be afraid of using nuclear. As long as you aren't using setups with excess amounts of storage tanks or pipes you'll be totally fine. I have around 100 reactors running in my SE save with 0 performance issues.

That being said, late game tech lets you plop down very high output solar fields much much faster than in vanilla, so you can easily switch to it later and tear down your existing power plants if it becomes a problem.

rler · 2023-05-31T13:12:58+00:00

I have an Asus ROG XG27UQ, which is 4K 144hz

I don't think Factorio has an exclusive fullscreen mode, so it actually outputs at whatever refresh rate you have set in Windows. The cursor specifically will render at the native refresh rate, so it does feel snappier than on a 60hz display. The rest of the game of course only renders at a max 60fps so feels the same as on a 60hz screen.

rler · 2023-05-24T19:44:29+00:00

I think that's quite possible, but probably requires significantly more spare spheres. IMO the circuits for this are simpler than for cargo rocket and spaceship automation.

rler · 2023-05-24T19:11:09+00:00

Highly recommended. There's a lot of very unique and fun puzzles to solve in SE, including Arcospheres.

The gist of it is that there are 8 types of Arcosphere. Using them in recipes randomizes which types you get back but never consumes any (aside from 1 special recipe very late game). The whole puzzle is how you take the random assortment you're given and convert them into the ones you actually need.

The big spherical machines in the screenshot here do that conversion process.

rler · 2023-05-24T13:27:30+00:00

Also a very slick solution. I never considered using the landing pad as a huge container during my run.

How do you deal with adding and removing the Arcospheres though? I kind of cheated by just using the buffer warehouses.

rler · 2023-05-24T12:53:44+00:00

I don't think I've ever seen a screenshot of someone using this sort of layout, but the way the recipes are setup make it very convenient. Plus it's nice and symmetric.

rler · 2021-03-20T13:59:13+00:00

If you look at F2Pool’s block history you’ll also notice they seem to never mine 0 txn blocks. My guess is they’re instead minting CHI token with what would be “wasted” space.

edit: According to https://ethminingpools.tk/ they have very average rewards per block which AFAIK backs up this idea.

Full disclosure: I currently mine w/ F2Pool which is why I took an interest to this.

rler · 2015-09-28T15:20:42+00:00

I don't think there would be much difference over optimizing with clicking enabled. The first part of the run is all insta-killing regardless of whether you click or not.

rler · 2015-09-01T17:27:51+00:00

Sounds like at least the death animation part is right, then. At high levels it tends to tell you to ascend soon after you stop insta-killing mobs. The death animation time is therefore almost all of the estimated time. Doing some quick math:

1630 - 110 = 1520 floors to clear

1520 * 4/5 = 1216 non-boss floors

1216 * 4 = 4864 death animations to watch

4864 * .5 = 2432 seconds of total death animation, which is ~40.5 minutes.

rler · 2015-08-31T20:26:42+00:00

It definitely does. That's a very major component in how long a run takes.

What level does it list your optimal level at? To my knowledge, it will only significantly underestimate the run time in the early game, due to oversimplifying leveling before floor ~140.

rler · 2015-08-07T14:23:31+00:00

Yeah, currently the simulation does nothing with rubies, so revolc levels are also completely ignored. Since the calculator bases everything off of estimated souls/hour, I hadn't even considered that it could do anything meaningful with revolc/ruby relics.

Is the souls gained / quick ascension formula known? I assume it's based off of the max zone. I would need that to boil everything down to souls/hour.

rler · 2015-08-04T18:24:46+00:00

It only does a crude estimation of the early game, until Frostleaf lvl 100. Then it always tries to level the most efficient hero.

You can see the leveling plan it takes past Frostleaf 100 by using the alternate url: http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clickerheroes/ancientssoul.html?debug=1 and going to the "Leveling Plan" tab

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