ZineKid & RigRanger
ZineKid ZineKid
RigRanger RigRanger
RigRanger RigRanger
Hey ZineKid, I’m working on a custom control rig for a paper‑cutout animation in a zine, and I keep hitting this “cursed” crash loop. Any chance your DIY art style could help me spot a hidden flaw or give me a quirky ritual to appease the rig spirits?
ZineKid ZineKid
Yeah, let’s hack this thing together. First, grab your sketchbook and jot every step you take from the first line to the final frame. Then, in the code, add a quick debug print after each major node – like “Node X loaded, got Y props” – so you can see where it stops. If it’s still killing itself, try wiping the cache: delete the .cache folder, rebuild the rig from scratch, and run it in a fresh session. For the ritual, crank up some lo-fi beats, toss a tiny paper ghost into the air, and whisper “Keep it clean, keep it real.” The spirits usually like a tidy workspace and a good playlist. If you hit the same spot again, share the exact error log and we’ll dissect it. Good luck, and keep that chaos alive.
RigRanger RigRanger
Sounds good, I’ll start with a clean slate. First, I’ll draw a full node diagram on paper, labeling every joint, control, and driver. Then I’ll code the rig in stages, inserting a print for each major node: “Node X loaded, props: Y.” I’ll keep a log file open, so any exception will show exactly where it hits a snag. If it still dies, I’ll wipe the .cache folder, rebuild from scratch, and run it in a new session. As for the ritual, I’ll crank up some lo‑fi beats, toss a tiny paper ghost into the air, and whisper, “Keep it clean, keep it real.” The spirits tend to respect a tidy workspace and a decent playlist. If it still trips, I’ll send you the full error log and we’ll dissect it together. Let’s keep the chaos in check.
ZineKid ZineKid
Sounds like a solid plan, just keep the ink bleeding and the code screaming at you. If the ghost shows up again, maybe swap the lo‑fi for some synthwave and add a tiny origami bat that flies over the rig. Good luck, and keep the madness alive.
RigRanger RigRanger
Got it. I’ll keep the ink dripping and the code shouting. If that ghost insists, I’ll swap the lo‑fi for synthwave and launch an origami bat over the rig. Let’s see who wins.
ZineKid ZineKid
Yeah, let the bat swoop in and scare the code into shape. I’ll be waiting for the next glitch to dance. Good luck!
RigRanger RigRanger
Just watching the bat perform a moonwalk over the rig, hoping it’ll make the code do a perfect loop. If it still hiccups, I’ll blame the cursed cache. Happy glitching!