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22Jun/101

Google Docs: Can’t I access my own documents?

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It's been a while since I've created a new document in Google Docs. I usually just need to access old documents or shared documents from others. But today, when I tried to create a document, I received an error to the effect of, "We're sorry, you do not have access to this document."

I was logged in with the same account that I just used to create the document, so the error was baffling. There was a link to request access for myself, specifically displaying the same address as the one I created the document with. So what the hell, I figured--I requested access. Immediately I received an email, at the same account I was already logged in to, requesting access for myself. I approved the request and the document opened without .

So I closed the document, and searched for it in , and then opened it again, and lo and behold I received the same Access Denied error.

I then remembered that last month Google indicated they were disabling access for while they worked on a new version to re-release later. So on a hunch I disabled offline access and everything is now working as expected.

Perhaps I was not supposed to have been able to use Google Docs offline, but then why was it still enabled for me? Either way, it looks like I'm stuck using the Online version of Google Docs until the problem is resolved.

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19Dec/080

All I want for Christmas is the Torque Game Engine Advanced

I have been just itching to put some of my more recent into . While I love the engine and the tools, and still plan to use it to release the Consumed Episodes (and probably Consumed itself), I am very interested in giving the a try.

Unfortunately I don't have $295 available to purchase an Indie license, which is what I'd need. Maybe after the , I'll be able to start saving up for a license. I just hope it doesn't take too long, dammit!