StuffPlug 3 beta review

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StuffPlug 3 beta review
Posted by absorbation on Sun 04 Feb 2007 (22:42 GMT)
StuffPlug 3 has been highly desired for more than a while now. Over its long development I and many others have been waiting to enjoy it's vast amount of exciting features. However since the beta release of StuffPlug 3 over a month ago, I've heard little opinion of it.

The professional quality of the program is still present in this version. Everything from the smooth NSIS installer to sending fake invites works like a charm. The program has been extremely well programmed.

The features are vast, and some much loved ones are back. However there have been many other programs doing the things StuffPlug is known for, e.g. the content stealer. These features are not just available in StuffPlug. However that is OK, the features have been coded far better than what the other programs have to offer, but I believe people don't have that StuffPlug crave any more. I'm sure one or two really cool features will soon pop out of the bag.

There is one thing I don't like, the design. StuffPlug has always been known for it's wonderful designs by Rolando, but recently he has been busy, and left the Messenger world, to focus on university. I really don't like the new StuffPlug design. It doesn't look right with Windows Live Messenger, I also hate the buttons that hook onto the toolbars, they are barely visible, and don't get me started on the menu.

That being said, I'm sure design is not top priority, and the program still has the same great things it has always had. Simple, packed full of great programmed features, and makes Messenger that whole lot better.

>> View a selection of StuffPlug 3 screenshots
>> Download StuffPlug 3 beta

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Comments:

Comment by Matti
Posted on Mon 28 Apr 2008 (02:22 GMT)
district rather than a larger area


Comment by J.J
Posted on Thu 08 Feb 2007 (09:31 GMT)
If TB really wants to get people continuing to download Stuffplug for the long term, then he has to code a feature that nobody else has. The simple answer is webcam recording.


Comment by the andyman
Posted on Tue 06 Feb 2007 (17:38 GMT)
I also agree with most of the things you've said there abso, although I find most of the other current features useful (e.g. chat-only name) or fun (e.g. fake-invite sender) as well.

Nice to see my DP in that screenshot - although it is a DDP so should be in the "Dynamic Pictures" category instead of just the usual "Pictures" ^o)


Comment by Matti
Posted on Mon 05 Feb 2007 (17:52 GMT)
also am I the only one to remember TB's promises of a webcam recorder

No aNILEator, I still remember that news post with Patchou's cat in the video.

And yes, the design doesn't go very well with WLM. But it seems like he's working on skin support, because there's a skin folder in the program file directory, so maybe that could bring some hope?

Let's see what the feature brings...

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also why are us staff the only ones to comment here

Hey, I'm not dead!


Comment by Matty
Posted on Mon 05 Feb 2007 (15:47 GMT)
I think Stuffplugs features are really good, but I agree the design is horrible and dusnt go with WLM at all and also I agree with the fact the content stealer is a bit patchy I think ther shud be a option to empty it because my content steeler is full atm and its annoyin having to go through all the d.ps to find the one u want. TheBlasphemer has implemented new features into the next release of StuffPlug so hopefully they will make it alot better and then he can concentrate on a better design maybe.


Comment by aNILEator
Posted on Mon 05 Feb 2007 (12:42 GMT)
It's dissapointing though, nothing very inspiring anymore, too much hype, ok so it's been coded well but in the end i've never used any of the features apart from initial testing, the Content stealer is a bit dodgy at the moment, The interface is in real contrast to WLM, It's incompatible with Vista also.

In fact the only feature i like and even then not use that often is quick name editing in contact list,but i believe that should be in WLM by default,i really miss replacing default emoticon commands and also am I the only one to remember TB's promises of a webcam recorder and other little features?

I hope all gets cleared up and working for final release which i presume will be a good few months from nowprobably september for TB's bdaylike he always seems to set deadlines for

also why are us staff the only ones to comment here


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