aramike Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I can hardly believe that so few of the old-timers post around here these days! I'd like to arrange a reunion of the folks that helped make this one of the most well-run, fun, premier gaming-and-otherwise forums of its time. So post here, old-timers and let me know you're still out there lurking. Same with the newbies. To tide you all over, here's my old-timer story: I found this place in late '99 (I can't believe it's almost been a decade) when I bought this damned BC3Kv2.0 game off the shelve at some game store because it looked like a cool way to pass the time. After trying for about a week to orbit a planet (hehe, look it up) I posted a topic on these forums. It was quickly deleted due to it being a topic that had been covered time and time again. Didn't take me long to realized how the community worked, and I quickly assimilated myself, even becoming a mod and admin of the old UBB forums. In those days there were 100s of posts each hour at times. It was almost a part-time job just keeping up with the idiots, who were never in short supply. Ultimately, I found a few friends here to help me out when trying to start my own business, and just generally an awesome supporting crowd. It's been tough keeping up, as I have a government job that sends me all over the place but there's still a spot on my heart for this group, these games, the discussions, and the gruff softy that is Derek Smart. Now I'm back in town, hopefully permanantly this time, with my wife and kids, and look forward to getting in touch with the rest of you. I think an overwhelming sense of nostalgia kicked in when reading through my PMs, which went back nearly 10 years and covered everything from CAT (10 points to anyone who remembers what that stands for) to the Remo incident(s), to a load of other things. So vets, reintroduce yourselves. Where have you been and what have you been up to? And new guys, help me get aquainted! Hope to hear from you all!
DennyMala Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 CAT: Community Action Team Welcome back. :-) Most of the post are nor in the beta testr reserved forum, the rest of the activity has cut down a lot. I've moved living with my girlfriend and the sort of part time job I was doing around here betatesting and being active is now eaten up by running the house and relationship. Hard job as you know. Was not able to keep up with testing and fleet stuffs, still I'm in prime and 2nd in command since the activity is pretty much dead. I wouldn't be able to stick to that position otherwise. Always been here, not so active but here. ;-)
Supreme Cmdr Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 There's usually a spike when there is a new game, patch or whatever. Since there are no new space combat games coming out from us in the short term - and given that everything that needs to be said about the pre-existing games has been said, I guess there's not much to chat about really.
Wolferz Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I'm still here. I've been pretty busy for the last two years. Taking care of my Shewolferz after she slipped on an icy parking lot and broke four bones. Two in her left leg and two in the left arm. CAT Cycle Airlock Team
Joel Schultz Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 RL has been keeping me quite busy -- almost too busy for gaming :-/ -- but I'm still lurking around here.
Ben Zwycky Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Haven't been able to upgrade my system, so I'm out of the testing loop, been working on a book in my spare time (actually finished, at the feedback and polishing stage now)
ShoHashi Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Hiya Aramike! Long time! I'm still around as well. Keeping myself busy patrolling the forums and what-not. -Sho
teknocack Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Hi aramike. I've been playing a little lately and started checking the forums again. Keeping tabs on what SC has cooking for his last hurrah and musing on the fact that there only two reasons I upgrade my computer: if something breaks or a new 3000ad game or update comes out.
aramike Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Posted August 1, 2009 Hiya Aramike! Long time! I'm still around as well. Keeping myself busy patrolling the forums and what-not. -ShoHeh, I'm always lurking...
fluxax Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Hi all ! I'm quite new on this forum, but I'm not new to BC/UC series - I'm playing since about 1998 - First edition of BC I played was published on a CD of Polish edition of PC World magazine - I'm pretty sure that it was 1.x version with some foreword about take two inside magazie describing the game. Later I found BC version 2.0 or in PC World or a few years later as freeware on 3000ad site, then was BCM freeweare, UC freeware and finally paid editions - UC:G, UC:AWA, UC:SE and now UC:CE. I'm visiting this site from time to time, to look what's new on forum etc. I must say that beeing part of betatesters team of new 3000ad game was great expirience. And I'm pretty sure that there will be not soon other comparable game to BC/UC series, if ever. Honestly there is not much games that keeps me for long hours in front of monitor when I have/had spare time.. for last 11 years. Its good to see that there are still some of old BC veterans active on forum..
weegee_101 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Posted August 3, 2009 I'm here Aramike. I was posting more frequently in April and early May but I just moved across the country for a new job so I've been a bit busy. We should all try to get a community game night going when we all have gotten AAW. EDIT: Also, is anyone else scared that the apocalypse is coming since the politics forum has been silent since December 2008???????
Badman Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 I'm new too but and old hand at BC from Version 1 and a gamer since pre-Atari 2600 and Vic 20 / C64 (I'm talking some of the Z80 jobbies and Apple etc). Loved the Amiga scene too, particularly the demo scene. I'm pretty solid in assembler for 6502 and 68000 (so very useful these days), and can cut some nice C. Just a brief bio to show my character type, and probably why I adore 3000AD games so much. Anyway everyone .... HI.
Quazar Posted August 17, 2009 Report Posted August 17, 2009 Ben, I'm in a similar position and can't play the newer games. What's there to chat about, Derek? RP of course - the foundation of the fleets! Anyone seen Gallion, TC McQueen, Bad Mojo, Pandora, and those types recently?
ShoHashi Posted August 17, 2009 Report Posted August 17, 2009 Anyone seen Gallion, TC McQueen, Bad Mojo, Pandora, and those types recently? I haven't seen them in years! -Sho
gdwnet Posted August 18, 2009 Report Posted August 18, 2009 Does anyone visit the IRC channel? I've been there a few times and it's dead. Would be good to have a meet up in there to trade war stories one evening.
RT Posted August 18, 2009 Report Posted August 18, 2009 Magnus and I used to meet on IRC, but I haven't gone there in a month at least.
Case Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Still around, mostly lurking. Just picked up AAW on Steam. Steam username is: MojoFlow if anyone wants to add me to their friends list. Cheers!
LordDavid Posted September 2, 2009 Report Posted September 2, 2009 Hi everyone, Its been a long time since I've posted. I periodically check this board every so often. Been busy with family life (mainly a wonderful and cute 2 year old daughter). That and I'm stuck with an old computer that can't really run the newer games. -lorddavid
aramike Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Posted September 2, 2009 Hi everyone, Its been a long time since I've posted. I periodically check this board every so often. Been busy with family life (mainly a wonderful and cute 2 year old daughter). That and I'm stuck with an old computer that can't really run the newer games. -lorddavidHoly shit, there's a name I haven't seen in awhile! You and Cruis.In. LD, you need to PC-up man, get back into the fold!
Supreme Cmdr Posted September 2, 2009 Report Posted September 2, 2009 Whoa!! Cruis-In? Lord David? Talk about being MIA!!! How r u guys doing?!?!
lljksilk Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 Howdy folks. Checking in. More RL drama has been keeping me away from gaming in general.
Kalshion Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 Lol, I'm afraid real life has had me busy for quite sometime, the only time I'm not all that busy were on the weekends but that has since changed.
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