How To: RSS Feed for TDT.com

**funky dredd** · 10-16-2007 11:11 AM

I use RSSOwl which you can at http://www.rssowl.org/ it is free. If you need help setting it up just let me know and I can make a guide.

**funky dredd** · 10-16-2007 11:27 AM

I've tested them and they all work.

**Matt** · 10-16-2007 11:33 AM

That is amazing man. Would you mind explaining to eveyone how this could be used. Can DT.com be brought to your desk top this way or...

something else maybe?

**Daghain** · 10-16-2007 11:35 AM

I may totally have to try that with Towerpedia. But Matt did give me the coll recent changes button.

**funky dredd** · 10-16-2007 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Matt

That is amazing man. Would you mind explaining to eveyone how this could be used. Can DT.com be brought to your desk top this way or...

something else maybe?

In a way I am bringing it to my desktop, but it's only new threads, any posts below the first post will not show. So if you want to reply to the thread you still have to come to the site. This basically can be used to view the threads, if your like me and are at work (don't want to get caught surfing) you can download the latest threads and then choose to reply (hopefully without being caught)

. It keeps you from having to come to the site every hour to check to see if new threads have been made. But again this is for any new threads and not existing threads.
It is really simple to setup using RSSOwl and I can provide a guide on how to setup/use RSSOwl.

**Matt** · 10-16-2007 11:45 AM

Perfect. I would love it if you posted a how to. We can place it in the first post of this thread and rename it to...

How to: RSS Feeds

Probably put that explination in there as well.

**funky dredd** · 10-16-2007 12:00 PM

Will do. It won't be today though as I have to travel in about 30 minutes

**Matt** · 10-16-2007 12:39 PM

Sounds great, thank you so much

**funky dredd** · 10-17-2007 05:15 AM

No problem.

**Darkthoughts** · 10-17-2007 07:41 AM

I have a feeds icon on my toolbar that changes colour if there are feeds available on a page.

I also noticed today when I was messing about with my itunes account that you can set up some kind of page where you can link to feeds from your special itunes page...I don't entirely get it - Funky, do you know what thats about?

**funky dredd** · 10-17-2007 10:32 AM

I couldn't tell you about Itunes as I really don't use it. Sorry. I know you can set it up to download podcasts but that's about it. I use other software for my ipod. (itunes isn't the best on Vista).

**Darkthoughts** · 10-18-2007 02:06 AM

I don't have vista. I didn't realise you could use other software than itunes with an ipod!

And btw - I got that Corina track on my ipod too

**funky dredd** · 10-18-2007 04:47 AM

Yes you can use winamp and a plugin, there's also another one but the name escapes me at this time. So now you can boogey to Corina?

**Darkthoughts** · 10-18-2007 04:52 AM

Hell yeah

**funky dredd** · 10-18-2007 04:55 AM

Glad I could help with that.

**Ari_Racing** · 10-19-2007 09:20 AM

Sorry, is the RSS implemented? I can't find it. Help is very appreciated!

**funky dredd** · 10-19-2007 09:24 AM

Ari I will be posting a how to shortly. I've already created it, just haven't had the time yet to sit down and upload everything.

**Asterisco** · 10-19-2007 10:48 AM

I use Google Reader. It's web, it's easy, and it's very usefull.

**funky dredd** · 10-19-2007 05:49 PM

Steps for setting up RSS feeds for TDT.com

1. Download RSSOwl from http://www.rssowl.org/
2. Install.
3. In the left pane right click RSSOwl (under Favorites) and select “New” and then select “Category”.

4.Name your Category and select “OK”. I named mine The Dark Tower.com

5. 1.Now go to “File” then “New” and click “Favorite”.

6. Now we need to add the URL/Path for our feed, the Title and we need to adjust our category so that the feed gets placed in the correct category. We also want to make an adjustment so that it updates automatically (in order for this feature to work RSSOwl must remain open in the system tray).

7. For this example I am going to use the link for The Way Station. You will need to copy the link for The Way Station and place this in the URL/Path. Next you will need to give it a title in the Title box. I chose The Way Station (that way you know what forum threads you are reading). In the Category area we need to change this to match The Dark Tower.com favorite. By clicking the change button you can make this adjustment.

8. If you want this to update automatically you can click the down arrow for this category and select how frequently you want this to update. You can also place a check mark in the “on Startup” field. What this does is it automatically goes out and gets the feeds when you open up RSSOwl (after a reboot, or if you close RSSOwl).

9. Our next step is to associate RSSOwl with your default web browser. After the feeds have downloaded it will show you only the first post of a new thread which will include a link to that thread on TDT.com.

10. If you click the link it will open up within RSSOwl and the forums will want you to login. I do not use a shared computer and as such have no need to log out of TDT.com (who would want to anyway?). So we need to make an adjustment within RSSOwl to point to our default browser (Mozilla or Internet Explorer). So within RSSOwl go to “tools” and then “Preferences” and you will get a box that has all kinds of adjustments that you can make.

11. For this we are only concerned with changing the browser. So drill down to “Browser” on the left pane and click it. On the right side you are given a choice to change this behavior under the “Use External Browser” field. I use Mozilla so for this example I will do a browse to the Mozilla executable so that I can add it in to this field; by clicking on the “Search” button you are given this opportunity.

12. Under the “Misc” you need to select “Use External Browser” and if you want you can place a check mark in “Always open Browser into a new tab” if it’s not already selected and select “Block Popups” if it’s not already selected. Select “Apply” and then select “OK” to return back to RSSOwl.

13. If you are having problems locating your executables for Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox they are located usually under your Program Files.
Internet Explorer - C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Mozilla Firefox - C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

**funky dredd** · 10-19-2007 05:51 PM

Here are the links for the RSS Feeds, this will be step 7 in the tutorial.

Way Station

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=4

Path Of The Beam

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=5

The Oracle

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=6

The Dogan

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=7

Turtleback Lane

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=16

Cara Laughs

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=14

Dutch Hill

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=55

The Dixie Pig

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=17

Calvin's Corner

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=9

The Comic Tower

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=12

The Art Wall

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=54

Towerpedia

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=116

Gilead

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=19

The Baronies

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=20

The Mohaine Desert

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=43

The Manni Village

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=22

Fedic Station

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=24

Castle Discordia

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=27

Thunderclap

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=23

Odd's Lane

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=28

Blue Heaven

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=41

The Clearing

Code:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/external.php?forumids=57

**Daghain** · 10-20-2007 06:58 AM

Wow funky, thanks for that!

**funky dredd** · 10-20-2007 07:22 AM

Your welcome.

**Matt** · 10-20-2007 07:23 AM

Wonderful!

I do believe I might have to give this a try for my new job.

**funky dredd** · 10-20-2007 09:11 AM

I use it all day long

**ZoNeSeeK** · 10-21-2007 06:04 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This looks awesome, im going to give it a shot!!!!

Thanks funky

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