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Geek Culture / An idea which could prove successful

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 06:59
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I have had an idea, your welcome to tell me that it is completely rubbish.

I was planning on forming some kind of independant game developers board. On the board would be people who were experts at doing different things in the aspects of game development i.e. modellers, level designers, programmers, networking programmers etc. etc. etc. You get the picture.

The service offered by the board would be assisstance for people as well as tutorials.

Another service which I would like to render is a quality assurance scale for independant games which are submitted to us, and we give them a score out of ten and a review or something like that.

This wouldnt involve a forum however, it would involve a seperate IRC channel and probably a monthly newsletter for the subscribers.

Do you guys think this could be a good idea, and furthermore do you think you would be able to contribute to it if it was formed?

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Drew Cameron
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 07:03
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I think the whole board thing is a bad idea, because this forum would simply dwarf any new effort, *but* I have always missed some kind of place for reviews and info on DB games.

Something like Gametunnel.com but DB orientated? I'd visit that, I've even thought of starting something like that myself...

Good luck!

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 07:07 Edited at: 7th Jul 2005 07:19
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I didnt mean "board" as in forum

I meant board as in a board of professionals. The idea does not involve a new website, just a newsletter and a new IRC channel.

We have formed now and have 5 members. We will work on our first publication.

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 07:28 Edited at: 7th Jul 2005 07:47
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The board for independant game developers(not the real name)


If you need help with a particular subject, drop by the IRC.
If you want us to review and rate your game then drop by the IRC.
If you want us to check out your indie game tool or accessory then drop by the IRC.

If you have an idea for a tutorial which we may publish then drop by the IRC.

At the moment everything will be done by the IRC. I will setup a new email address soon enough though for submissions.

the IRC details are

server: irc.devhat.net
channel: #indy

I hear you ask! How do I subscribe to the newsletter? Well, this is the only thing you need to do to get our regular publications and our system for this will be up soon. We only require your email address and we will tell you how to subscribe later .

Thanks.

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 08:48
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Ok, you can now subscribe to the newsletter.

Your address will only be used for the purpose of sending newsletters and will not be sent to anybody else.

You can subscribe, simply by typing your email address and clicking submit.

http://logicstudios.net/board/index.php

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TKF15H
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 08:50 Edited at: 7th Jul 2005 08:51
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So you're making something like Phrack, but game oriented? If it is, cool...

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indi
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 10:15
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i signed up to the newsletter

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 10:17
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We are working on content at this very moment.
If you have something which could contribute then put it in this thread or call by at the IRC.

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MikeS
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 12:24
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Sounds cool Mnem, I definitly like the idea. When I finish my puzzle compo entry(which I've yet to start ), I'll be sure to submit it. I'm sure there's many others around here that would like to have their games reviewed.



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JoelJ
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Posted: 7th Jul 2005 14:11
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make them confirm the subscription by clicking a generated link in an email that is sent when submitted...i'm tempted to submit like 100 differnt emails right now

i wouldnt do that but....anyone know jimmy's email address?

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Megaton Cat
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Posted: 8th Jul 2005 00:26
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I wish to join your crack team. I shall review games.

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Benjamin
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Posted: 8th Jul 2005 00:29
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Did someone mention crack?


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indi
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Posted: 9th Jul 2005 23:18
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drugs are baad mkay

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Benjamin
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Posted: 9th Jul 2005 23:25
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Who mentioned drugs? I didn't, did you baby? *shakes head*


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Drew Cameron
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Posted: 11th Jul 2005 07:08 Edited at: 11th Jul 2005 07:24
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Just signed up, everyone else should too - this could take off!

I think a newsletter is a great idea though, and I look foward to the first issue, Mnemonix and others involved!

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Mattman
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Posted: 11th Jul 2005 08:41
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Drew> Although its highly unlikely Katie Holmes' lawyers will find your sig, but you might wanna reconsider that image... (I like it though, lol)

Word.
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The admiral
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Posted: 11th Jul 2005 08:47
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I subscribed

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_Nemesis_
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Posted: 11th Jul 2005 08:50
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Umm, someone broke it!

Warning: fopen(subscribers.txt): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/mnemonix/public_html/board/index.php on line 19

Warning: fwrite(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/mnemonix/public_html/board/index.php on line 20

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Ace Of Spades
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Posted: 11th Jul 2005 12:44
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w00t! w00t! time to hax that site! wohoo!

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Drew Cameron
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Posted: 11th Jul 2005 21:32
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Quote: "Drew> Although its highly unlikely Katie Holmes' lawyers will find your sig, but you might wanna reconsider that image... (I like it though, lol)"


I doubt they'd care, and if they do - I'll get rid of it.
But until then..

Celebrity Endorsement!

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Megaton Cat
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Posted: 13th Jul 2005 11:33 Edited at: 13th Jul 2005 11:37
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Dude, it's a joke. The whole thing is just a forum prank. Did the doctor say when those IQ test results are gona be coming in yet?

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Megaton Cat
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Posted: 13th Jul 2005 22:59 Edited at: 13th Jul 2005 23:00
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Quote: " Dude, it's a joke. The whole thing is just a forum prank."


And you misspelled "financial".

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Drew Cameron
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Posted: 14th Jul 2005 05:16 Edited at: 14th Jul 2005 05:17
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Quote: "you would get into like SOO much trouble "


Look at my sig. Just take a look.

What would they do? Take me to court over using a couple of pictures of a celebrity in my signature?


Attention all squares, Katie Holmes does not endorse D&C.
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Posted: 14th Jul 2005 05:26
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Signed up ... i think

There was no confirmation that it had worked, just the same message asking for my email address again. Is that good?


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