There was a big old stack of them when I was at Fry's yesterday.  No difficulties in Houston.

Would either of these two reasons have required the plug to be pulled with no advance warning?

they wouldn't require it (or justify it IMHO), but they might explain it.

More importantly what response would either explanation give?

A) There was much rejoicing and dancing in the streets

B) The silence was deafening

C) There was sadness across the land

PS. Thanks Meal

If any refugees need cheering up, they can still enter the contest at my website (well, at least until midnight).

I was going to put that on the GGF.  Oh well.  Hopefully Ron won't ban me for this. :wink:

I'm not a rumor.  I actually exist.  I did call.  They did tell me the account was cancelled on the 5th.

Could you call again and ask -why- it was cancelled?
If Rich cancelled it actively, that's kinda good news -- it'd mean he's alive and aware, anyway.

I'm sorry.  That's all the information they were prepared to give me.  I don't think the person I was talking to had any more information.

What's up?

I too am a refugee.

There's a rumor going around that GG's hosting account was canceled on 10/5. Maybe they're just moving the server?

I think that rumor started in this very thread!

I'm not a rumor.  I actually exist.  I did call.  They did tell me the account was cancelled on the 5th.

My conjecture was that either Rich is changing hosts or GG is dead.

I hope he's changing host, but I'm beginning to doubt.  If Stephen was doing it, I'm sure he'd mention it to the mods.  I don't think Rich would do a move on his own, but what do I know?

I'd much rather be wrong and have Gone Gold back.

I checked out the whois on gonegold.com.  The technical support was listed as Everyone's Internet.  Since they're here in Houston, I gave them a call.  They told me the account was cancelled on the 5th of October.

So either Rich is changing hosts or Gonegold is gone.

I think sharing a database would cause more trouble than it's worth.  I was suggesting you just take the user list once and wash your hands of it.   For instance, you could filter out all people with less than 10 posts, filter out people already here (by email address), then resolve any naming conflicts (perhaps by appending a GG or something on the end).  Then just import that list as new users here.  That way everyone has an established account (if possible with the same password).  It's little things like that that make it easier for people to come over.  

I don't know if that would resolve the politics or not.

Is there any way that this place could become the official alt home for Gone Gold.  I mean there's no site that's really closer to GG than CG.

Perhaps you could get Stephen to send you a copy of the converted User list and import it.  You'd have to deconflict duplicates, but I know if you guys were working on it, it would actually get done.

Anyway that would mean that Gone Golders wouldn't have to create new accounts.  The move over here would be seamless whenever GG went down.

Just an idea.

It seems to vary from extremely slow to unable to connect at all.  Does anyone know that status of Gone Gold and its forums?  Thanks.

YGM
 :

Here is the free PDF version of the Disgaea strategy guide.  It's even got all the corrections.

[Bob]

Can I give Bob +29 since he's got +28 on GG and I'm giving him a +1 for this trade.

If not, +1 to Bob, smooth trade, highly recommended.

I really do think we ought to carry feedback over at some point.

There's one arcade near the pizza parlor.  It has four games.  I really can't say I enjoyed any of them.  They looked like left over debug modes.  Still they're easy to unlock.

Has anyone gotten the 50k hero points yet and seen the next chapter.  I know if must give you access to the ultimate swing upgrade but anything else?

Oh, I also can't get the super web to work at all.  It's supposed to by Y,X,Y,Y or something like that, but  I've never gotten it to work.

Overall great game if only for its sense of fun.

Sure, how about one quirky Japanese game for another:

RAD for Way of the Samurai

Drop me an email if interested.  RAD is in great condition with box and manual.

Yeah, the webhang is the best:  X,X,Y,A
You have to be near something to hang them on, streetlight, lamp post, etc.
You have to land the 2 punches (web ball can help with this)
You can hang them even if still "alive" then lock on jump and finish them off.
If you have to dodge or get hit, it breaks combos.

Just XXY does the web grab that can go to web hammer or web rodeo.  Rodeo can clear out an area and hammer can finish off the person.

How do you save money by cancelling a completed game?  Is it really so bad that they couldn't make back a limited run's duplication costs?

I had some hopes for the game.  It's too bad really.

Probably, what do you have to offer?

What was it you were looking for again?

Off topic, but Mr. Dunn could you drop me an email.  Everything I sent seems to bounce.  Thanks.

On topic, I think Crimson Skies is the most fun I've had on Live so you're good there.  The Newbs (including  myself) keep talking about starting an amatuer night for Pandora tomorrow.  We haven't been much on execution.  I've been playing Full Spectum Warrior recently, but haven't been online much at all.  The dialogue isn't kid friendly there.

I have all of them.  I only got a GBA and PS2 near launch.  The others I picked up after price drops and must have games came.  I have no idea what I'll do when the next generation rolls around.

Speaking of which, can we officially ban the use of "nextgen consoles" when referring to the consoles listed above.  Sorry, they're this gen now.  And please MS don't call the Xbox 2 the "Next."

From MS:

The Gallery Golf Club North Course Now Available for Links 2004

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the arrival of new downloadable content for the popular Xbox® golf game, Links® 2004. The download takes players to The Gallery Golf Club's most private course -- the renowned North Course in Marara, Arizona. Starting today, players can download the new course via Xbox Live™ for $4.99 (U.S.). Featuring the longest par-5 in North America, The Gallery's North Course offers gamers the biggest Links 2004 challenge to date. Players who complete the 725-yard hole in under five strokes will earn especially elite bragging rights among their fellow golfers.

Those who download The Gallery's North Course will experience a true masterpiece of the West. Just outside Tucson, the beautiful North Course is distinctive for its traditional architectural. For more information about The Gallery Golf Club and the North Course, please visit http://www.gallerygolf.com.

With my love of strategy games, this is pretty much a no brainer for me.  I know I'll pick it up, I'm just not sure when.  Fortunately, as a S-E game, it will be easy to find for a long time.  With Full Spectrum Warrior, Growlanser, and Ground Control 2 (pc) coming in June.  FM4 might be the one that waits for a lull to pick up (unless Fry's comes through with a killer sale again, still playing La Pucelle).

The demo was pretty cool.  If any of the fence sitters want to try it out, I'll send my copy of the demo to them.  First one to drop me an email gets it.

From MS:

Second Wave of Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge Content Lands Today

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that new content for Crimson Skies™: High Road to Revenge, the smash-hit aerial action game for Xbox®, is now available for download via Xbox Live™. The latest wave of free content includes three new planes, two new maps and two new gametypes that are sure to keep the skies ablaze with high-speed high-altitude action.
 
Fighter aces will rejoice as they jump into the cockpits of the Vampire, Firebrand or Hellhound aircraft. The Vampire and Firebrand pack serious plane-busting firepower, while the fast and agile Hellhound can shred any slow-moving planes that dare cross its path.
 
Two new maps, Badlands and The Lost Plateau, will test the mettle of even the best pilots. Badlands features a twisting mix of canyons and caves, while The Lost Plateau will have gamers soaring through the night skies and zipping through ancient ruins to shake off any pesky bogeys.
 
Along with the new planes and maps, two additional gametypes are available for download: Chicken Pox and Gunheist. Capture the Flag takes on a whole new twist in Gunheist, in which teams are challenged to capture and hold three anti-aircraft gun emplacements within a limited time. In Chicken Pox, gamers have to capture chickens and use them as power-ups. A plane carrying a chicken will enjoy a full boost recharge, rapid damage recovery and instant reloading of its secondary weapons, making it the deadliest chicken delivery system in the sky and awarding the pilot with two points for shooting down any chicken-less pilots.

Any hope of increasing the number of posts per page?  It seems a little short now.  Although if you're planning on adding avatars and/or banners it's probably about right.

Oh, and thanks for making the logo a link back to the main site.  Although I did notice that the alt text still says "ConsoleGold forum index".  That's an easy fix though.

My feedback is the opposite, I'm used to the logo taking me back to the forum index and now I keep going back to the site... eventually I will learn I suppose.

Yeah, but right beneath the logo is the text "Console Gold Forum Index ->"  Clicking that takes you back to the index.  It's only a few pixels lower, you can do it!

I don't know, but the line from the EGM review sticks in my mind.  They said that it reminded them of Metal Arms: Glitch in the System as a surprisingly good 3rd person shooter.

Oh, and thanks for making the logo a link back to the main site.  Although I did notice that the alt text still says "ConsoleGold forum index".  That's an easy fix though.

I noticed in the sports thread that a few people were posting as "guest" then logging in and saying "that was me."

You might want to change the security settings to leave people logged in longer or you might want to disable anonymous (guest) posting.  That way when people can't post they'll realize they're not logged in.  Just a thought.

[- Only one win per person]

Did you happen to read the rules? :wink:

First the rules:
- Only one win per person
- Entering more than once per day doesn't increase your chances
- You MUST be a registered forum member to win
- If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental permission to accept a prize (some are rated M)
- We are not responsible for lost mail, taxes, tarrifs, or fees. (I'll provide the shipping)
- Your entry expires as soon as a winner is named. You may enter again for the next contest unless you have previously won
- Console Gold employees and family members are not eligble
- Rules are subject to change without notice

For some reason, I keep thinking Sony is going to shock everyone on the price of the PSP.  Whether they do it to lure developers, rapidly build a base or compete with the DS, I think they're going under $200 even at a good loss.  I wouldn't be shocked at $150.

Of course, I also predicted that Sony would drop the PS2 to $129 at E3 just to try to stick it to MS. :oops:

They're not really going to call it the Xbox Next are they?  That's just a code name, right?  Right?

And they are going to have a shared Live account between Xbox and Xbox 2 right?

Personally, I'd say just print out a copy of GG's trader feedback list today.  Lock in those numbers as a starting point for everyone who comes over.  Then, from now on keep a separate list and don't worry about what happens over there after today.

My Tag is : HrothgarGG

Even though I'm still a noob at this, playing with good players is a must.  So post here if you're  interested in playing.  Strangely I actually prefer playing the mercs, so if you need that role filled give me a call.

Gee, I guess I forgot to add my live tag to my sig.  I'll fix that in a moment.  For now:

Live gamertag: HrothgarGG

Hey, Great start.  It looks much smoother than my launch and it's orders of magnitude larger.  I know what that means in terms of work.  Congrats.

A suggestion though, you might want a link from the forums back to the main site.  Perhaps the ConsoleGold text above the welcome or the CG symbol.  Keep up the good work. :mrgreen: