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Hi, I'm new here
I came here after hearing about you guys at the org at TWC. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about that site being down?
I think this happened last year as well, kinda annoying, if they don't get it back up looks like I'm here!!:laugh4:
So just wondering if anyone knows anything, there were a few mods I wanted to download for ETW that were on that site but
dont seem to be available here:shame:
Thanks again
Audacia
Welcome, Audacia. ~:wave:
It seems that you aren't the only one having the problem. https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128720-Total-War-Center-down Might just be a board upgrade.
Hopefully we don't get a repeat of the last time, when both the Org and TWC went down at the same time. :no:
It's down, it's no maintenance or upgrade.
Garb said that it will take at least 24 hours to get it back up again.
Spartan198
06-12-2010, 00:57
It seems to be semi-up at the moment. I can access the main index, but clicking on a topic gives me a database error screen.
I tried logging on as well and the page wouldn't open. It just seemed to refresh the page I was on. When I opened a new tab, it said it couldn't access the web page. I thought it was just my browser. Good to know (in a way) that it's only the TW Center being down. Hopefully it's up soon, for I like to visit it from time to time.
edit: Welcom to the .org by the way.
For me it's just the forums. Everything else is working fine. The store, downloads, and wiki are all accessible but the forum like spartan said only gives me database error message.
For me its hit and miss, anything that needs to go through the database is a maybe. I can't access the main forum page, but I can access various subforums, I can open certain threads but not others. Its weird.
same thing with me, i hope this is fixed soon, anyone knows what happened exactly?
Thank goodness i finally know whats going on. I registered here just so i can post this. I have been having issues accessing the TWC forum in which i am a member.
I have tried writing the Administrators but can get my email to go through. It seems like we only have limited access but no access to the main site like making new posts etc.
Its very perplexing to say the least and frustrating.At least i know what the issue is.I thank you guys for the info. I know someone mentioned that it maybe down for 24hrs it has been down for way longer than that as it stands now it has been nearly 2 days.
Anyhow it is a pleasure to meet everyone here. Maybe you guys can tell me what this forum is all about. As i been a member of the TWC well over 2 in a half yrs now. I might just like it here as well.
Anyhow it is a pleasure to meet everyone here. Maybe you guys can tell me what this forum is all about. As i been a member of the TWC well over 2 in a half yrs now. I might just like it here as well.
This forum would make a nice occasional visit. It is quite friendly. You might find the TW game foums a little empty though. They don't get much traffic here. Not like the TW Center anyway. Still nice though.
pevergreen
06-12-2010, 06:48
This forum would make a nice occasional visit. It is quite friendly. You might find the TW game foums a little empty though. They don't get much traffic here. Not like the TW Center anyway. Still nice though.
We get plently of traffic, just not in NTW/ETW. :wink: Shogun 2 forum has pulled a lot of oldies in.
Spartan198
06-12-2010, 14:04
This forum would make a nice occasional visit. It is quite friendly. You might find the TW game foums a little empty though. They don't get much traffic here. Not like the TW Center anyway. Still nice though.
The Org and its regulars are great, of course. It's just that 90% of the mods I'm following are only on TWC... :sweatdrop:
Ascarona
06-12-2010, 15:52
The Java Chat is still open though and people are still active there. Someone (Josst) told me that TWC's Core Files have been corrupted and their busy fixing it. They hope to have it back up and running again by tomorrow.
Ibn-Khaldun
06-12-2010, 16:08
The Org and its regulars are great, of course. It's just that 90% of the mods I'm following are only on TWC... :sweatdrop:
Well.. Perhaps it's time to move those mods to here then.. :rolleyes:
I've spoken to Sim/Gren before about backups for the site and they do run backups on the same server which IMO isn't great. I posted a thread last year after I read about a major MS Flight Simulator modding site that got hacked and had all of it's files deleted including the backups and told them they need to look off site backup or backup to optical media but don't think it ever got actioned. No doubt Sim will post a thread explaining what went wrong but judging by the amount of time it's been down its not good.
Yeah I can't download any mods there, or post, etc same as you guys
The only frustrating thing is tho that I want to DL these two files on the site in order to run this mod for ETW
and my browser cannot access the page. Not sure if its with the site or just the files
So we'll see, hopefully it'll be back up tomorrow or later today
Ibn-Khaldun
06-12-2010, 17:49
Yeah I can't download any mods there, or post, etc same as you guys
The only frustrating thing is tho that I want to DL these two files on the site in order to run this mod for ETW
and my browser cannot access the page. Not sure if its with the site or just the files
So we'll see, hopefully it'll be back up tomorrow or later today
You can ask in our ETW forum if someone have them. I'm sure Pevergreen(:saint:) is waiting someone to help.
I've spoken to Sim/Gren before about backups for the site and they do run backups on the same server which IMO isn't great. I posted a thread last year after I read about a major MS Flight Simulator modding site that got hacked and had all of it's files deleted including the backups and told them they need to look off site backup or backup to optical media but don't think it ever got actioned. No doubt Sim will post a thread explaining what went wrong but judging by the amount of time it's been down its not good.
Sim also keeps backups on his personal computer.
You can ask in our ETW forum if someone have them. I'm sure Pevergreen(:saint:) is waiting someone to help.
Sounds good I'll do that now :idea2:
See TWC is still down :(
Hope they fix it soon.
KukriKhan
06-13-2010, 02:59
I'm sure the powers that be at TWC are scurrying franticly to get the site back up. Hang in there fellas.
Meanwhile, to the TWC refugees: Welcome! ~:wave: Enjoy your stay. We're Happy to provide blankets, radios and hot coffee to any and all totalwar fans.
OK: the blankets are virtual, the coffee is Java and not exactly hot, and the radios are tuned to stations we like... still, we hope you'll enjoy your stay in this troubled time. If you need help with anything, click my avatar and send me a Private Message. I'm sure we can accommodate almost anything you require, short of TWC files.
pevergreen
06-13-2010, 03:12
You can ask in our ETW forum if someone have them. I'm sure Pevergreen(:saint:) is waiting someone to help.
I knew it. I KNEW it.
Somewhere, someone spells my name wrong.
This is gunna come back to you Ibn...and not in a good way. :laugh4: :tongue:
Pannonian
06-13-2010, 03:30
I'm sure the powers that be at TWC are scurrying franticly to get the site back up. Hang in there fellas.
Meanwhile, to the TWC refugees: Welcome! ~:wave: Enjoy your stay. We're Happy to provide blankets, radios and hot coffee to any and all totalwar fans.
OK: the blankets are virtual, the coffee is Java and not exactly hot, and the radios are tuned to stations we like... still, we hope you'll enjoy your stay in this troubled time. If you need help with anything, click my avatar and send me a Private Message. I'm sure we can accommodate almost anything you require, short of TWC files.
I thought it would be fixed once the Jewish sabbath was over, but either it's trickier than I'd envisaged, or Sim is unavailable. It might be the former, as GED sounded quite frustrated with the problem when I asked him about it.
Pannonian
06-13-2010, 09:35
Oh dear, I made things worse, although it did at least highlight some problems we'd heard about, but assumed we didn't have. We might have had a long downage anyway, but the specifics of this particular long downage is my fault.
And everyone, please stop emailing GED and Sim, and probably Garb and the others too. Their inboxes are full.
Hosakawa Tito
06-13-2010, 12:12
I'm sure the powers that be at TWC are scurrying franticly to get the site back up. Hang in there fellas.
Meanwhile, to the TWC refugees: Welcome! ~:wave: Enjoy your stay. We're Happy to provide blankets, radios and hot coffee to any and all totalwar fans.
OK: the blankets are virtual, the coffee is Java and not exactly hot, and the radios are tuned to stations we like... still, we hope you'll enjoy your stay in this troubled time. If you need help with anything, click my avatar and send me a Private Message. I'm sure we can accommodate almost anything you require, short of TWC files.
Shelter from the storm. A friend in need is a friend indeed.:bow:
All good now, looks like TWC is up!! Thanks for the blankets haha :)
Paladin247
06-15-2010, 21:37
Looks like they're down again.
yup, this seems like a conspiracy.
a governamental one...
paradamed
06-15-2010, 23:13
Yes it is down again. I hope it will be fixed soon.
the red knight
06-15-2010, 23:34
Argh, not this again! :furious3:
Hang on, chill out, and have a look around. Welcome to the .Org, TWC refugees. :bow:
Ok I guess I need those blankets back :)
Hopefully it will be up again soon, I was actually on the site when it went down and when I clicked on a new page it didn't show up, very frustrating
the red knight
06-16-2010, 00:24
Ok I guess I need those blankets back :)
Looks like you can give those blankets back. :laugh4:
Reads the administrative forums on TWC. Planned downtime? Ten minutes?!? That was alot langer than ten minutes.:embarassed:
Dodge_272
06-17-2010, 20:56
I can't get on TWC to read minldless nationalistic drivel in the politics and history forums. I guess I'll read some intelligent discussions here instead.
And it is down again lol this is annoying I thought they said they had a backup in place after the the one we had before :no:
And it is down again lol this is annoying I thought they said they had a backup in place after the the one we had before
It must be. That place is always packed with people! Hopefully the problems they have been having are similar, thus it takes less time to repair and makes the administrators better prepared in case the same problems should arise again. Don't fret! :)
paradamed
07-03-2010, 03:10
They bought a new server. I wonder whats going on.
Goodguy1066
07-03-2010, 10:05
No! Not again! :(
What am I supposed to do now? My life has lost it's meaning?
Pannonian
07-03-2010, 10:40
GED can't get in remotely, and he doesn't know when he can get to the server. Sim's away for the sabbath, but I don't know how relevant that is, as GED can't even get remote access.
DisposableHero
07-03-2010, 13:29
Ah! How will I know if the latest version of the Third Age has been released? What if its crashed because of hte bajillion people swarming to download it?
KukriKhan
07-03-2010, 14:00
Ah! How will I know if the latest version of the Third Age has been released? What if its crashed because of hte bajillion people swarming to download it?
Google's web-cache copy (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:QpM02kRvtbMJ:www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D654+third+age&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=opera) can keep you "almost" up-to-date. I'm sure all will be well soon.
As long as we don't lose any files, downloads, posts, or uploads to the site I'll be ok ;)
GED can't get in remotely, and he doesn't know when he can get to the server. Sim's away for the sabbath, but I don't know how relevant that is, as GED can't even get remote access.
When I try to ssh into the server, which is still responding to ping requests not that that helps much, its refusing connections (or at least so my ssh client tells me).
As long as we don't lose any files, downloads, posts, or uploads to the site I'll be ok ;)
They had also put in some new drives into the current server and were re-synching them, but as they've had RAID problems before I'm wondering if that's related.
Pannonian
07-03-2010, 15:47
When I try to ssh into the server, which is still responding to ping requests not that that helps much, its refusing connections (or at least so my ssh client tells me).
They had also put in some new drives into the current server and were re-synching them, but as they've had RAID problems before I'm wondering if that's related.
It had successfully re-synched some hours before, or so GED tells me. Resolution will have to wait until GED can get to the server to see what's wrong, and/or Sim gets back from the sabbath.
dezikeizer
07-03-2010, 18:51
Hopefully it'll be back up soon.
Herr_Thomas
07-03-2010, 21:41
Jesus, man 3 days without TWcenter and i'm losing my Freaking mind!
Also, I've Been trying a new mod for M2TW, called clouds across Europe, now I am playing as England, i changed the time scale to 0.50 so its only like 1108, i cannot train ANY special units, i get peasant archers, armoured sergeants and thats it. i checked building browser and the top buildings say thats the only thing i can train too. Is this because its so early or something else!
Cheers
Herr_Thomas
07-03-2010, 21:57
the TWC is talking to me, THE TWC IS TALKING TO ME!!!!
Man, TWC needs to get up.
I will say a prayer to all the gods in hope they send their blessings upon TWC.
Emilio Aguinaldo
07-04-2010, 09:55
Return TWCenter to us please; or I'll shove 12 pdr up your ***
pevergreen
07-04-2010, 10:44
Return TWCenter to us please; or I'll shove 12 pdr up your ***
:inquisitive:
Welcome everyone, enjoy your time here, please treat this place kindly, as we did when you sheltered us. We abided by your rules, please abide by ours.
:bow:
Goodguy1066
07-04-2010, 14:59
There's a big hole in my heart where TWC should be...
KukriKhan
07-04-2010, 15:02
:inquisitive:
Welcome everyone, enjoy your time here, please treat this place kindly, as we did when you sheltered us. We abided by your rules, please abide by ours.
:bow:
At least he typed "please". :grin:
But really, pevergreen has a valid point: let's keep the conversation civil, especially in this angst-y time when one of our favorite sites is temporarily experiencing tech troubles. By this time next week TWC will be back "up", better than ever, and we'll all have made a few new friends.
Goodguy1066
07-04-2010, 15:03
God, not again! Each second without TWC equals one more cell in my mind commiting suicide. STOP THIS MADNESS!
the red knight
07-04-2010, 16:12
[QUOTE=KukriKhan;2517504 By this time next week TWC will be back "up", better than ever, and we'll all have made a few new friends.[/QUOTE]
This doesn't sound good. Is it really going to take that long to get TWC back on its feet?:cry:
KukriKhan
07-04-2010, 16:33
This doesn't sound good. Is it really going to take that long to get TWC back on its feet?:cry:
I doubt it; was just trying to prepare the membership for the worst-case scenario.
eggthief
07-04-2010, 18:36
"Day 3
.... or was it day 2? I can't tell night and day apart anymore, I seem to have lost track of time. While sleeping, I dream about moderating on TWC, was I really a moderator there, or did I own the place? Perhaps I was just a small time member, either way, it doesn't matter anymore, TWC is gone. After my dreams I wake up screaming with my heart pounding while laying in a pool of my own sweat. I've been trying to sleep as least as possible because of this.
Some of the others have taken it pretty bad, Goodguy, a devout member of the forum has now gone insane. It started with isolating himself from the others, it didn't take long until something snapped and now, every day, he cuts himself and writes "Happy Birthday" with his own blood on the wall which I sleep next to. I fear that even if TWC would miraculously return now, his sanity has been lost in the depths of darkness.
Day.....4?
My brain hurts, I've been thinking all night "Did we lose TWC on accident or were we meant to lose it?". All this time we've been surviving under the thought that TWC has had some sort of accident, but what if we were cast out? Did we perhaps anger the TWC Gods? Did we take the gift we call TWC for granted, became greedy and were punished for it in return? If all this is true, then perhaps we should make a sacrifice to the TWC Gods to please them.
But what could we possible sacrifice? All we have is each other...... yes each other. This was obviously meant to be, the Gods demand a human sacrifice, they want to see the blood flow.
No! How could I think like this, I can't go around sacrificing my fellow victims, that's immoral.....
maybe just a few, it will be for the greater good, nobody will notice if a few went gone missing right?
Da...
BLOOD FOR THE TWC GODS!!!!!"
Alot of Ronin looking for new masters after the TWC went down :) Maybe the Guild can provide :P
If only the guild had the Great War Mod thread, then I would be ok
Greetings all, Nice to have a look around the good old Org site again, been awhile!
I heard a rumour that steam sent in an army of nano-bots and they ate the TWC server, don,t know if GEG managed to get out! ha ha.
I think I shall stroll over to the thread on making a campaign map, some excellent info there.
All the best, mags
King Doom
07-04-2010, 20:15
Does anybody know how long TWC will be down for or how far the people who run the site are to get it running?
Viking Prince
07-04-2010, 20:54
Is shall be down until it is up. This is a holiday weekend and perhaps planned family activities will take a priority. Eat well. Hotdogs, hamburgers, baseball, and fireworks are a better choice for today than TWC (apologies to our foreign friends). :2thumbsup:
wudang_clown
07-04-2010, 21:13
I don't know how is it in Colorado, but here it was better to stay home because of the temperature outside... :wink:
LDKsoldier
07-04-2010, 21:54
Hello, my name is LDKsoldier. I am TWcenter addict.
[IMG]http://www.creepygif.com/images/full/542.gif[/IMG
King Doom
07-04-2010, 22:45
Dammit. I was going to download Broken Crescent.
eggthief
07-04-2010, 23:26
Here you go http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O784D1NN
Cute Wolf
07-05-2010, 02:46
so TWC is down.... some of my mod researchers only lurked there.... :wall:
pevergreen
07-05-2010, 04:50
So you see the dangers of uniforumality?
Again, welcome all.
Helpful list of links:
Shogun 2: TW https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?312-Dojo-II
Nap: TW https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?305-Napoleon-Total-War
Empire: TW https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?242-Parliament
E:TW & N:TW Multiplayer: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?276-Multiplayer
Non Total War games: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?46-The-Arena
Historical Discussion Area: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?16-Monastery
Off topic area: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?48-Frontroom
Forum Games area: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?156-Gameroom (To be able to post here, you need to request membership via https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/profile.php?do=editusergroups and request to join the Gameroom Group. Feel free to send a private message to any of the moderators in the area to speed up the accept
Yaseikhaan (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/member.php?22831-Yaseikhaan)
GeneralHankerchief (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/member.php?16104-GeneralHankerchief)
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If you have any questions, feel free to ask anyone, or throw me a pm (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/private.php?do=newpm&u=20182) or if you have a problem with the site, post here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?26-Watchtower) or PM the forum admin TosaInu (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/member.php?6381-TosaInu)
Dai-Sifu
07-05-2010, 06:33
Hello everybody I also seek refuge - I will seize the moment and take advantage of my dilemma and explore the deep dark dimensions of TotalWar.org.
Thank-you for your hospitality!
Alexzander
07-05-2010, 08:15
The lack of any news is frustrating its hard to believe the administrators of TWC don't have access to other forums.
Is it just routine maintenance of TWC or is there a major problem.
It would be nice to know.
LDKsoldier
07-05-2010, 08:57
The lack of any news is frustrating its hard to believe the administrators of TWC don't have access to other forums.
Is it just routine maintenance of TWC or is there a major problem.
It would be nice to know.
This is the end... of the world, dear Alexzander.
Goodguy1066
07-05-2010, 09:01
"Day 3
.... or was it day 2? I can't tell night and day apart anymore, I seem to have lost track of time. While sleeping, I dream about moderating on TWC, was I really a moderator there, or did I own the place? Perhaps I was just a small time member, either way, it doesn't matter anymore, TWC is gone. After my dreams I wake up screaming with my heart pounding while laying in a pool of my own sweat. I've been trying to sleep as least as possible because of this.
Some of the others have taken it pretty bad, Goodguy, a devout member of the forum has now gone insane. It started with isolating himself from the others, it didn't take long until something snapped and now, every day, he cuts himself and writes "Happy Birthday" with his own blood on the wall which I sleep next to. I fear that even if TWC would miraculously return now, his sanity has been lost in the depths of darkness.
Day.....4?
My brain hurts, I've been thinking all night "Did we lose TWC on accident or were we meant to lose it?". All this time we've been surviving under the thought that TWC has had some sort of accident, but what if we were cast out? Did we perhaps anger the TWC Gods? Did we take the gift we call TWC for granted, became greedy and were punished for it in return? If all this is true, then perhaps we should make a sacrifice to the TWC Gods to please them.
But what could we possible sacrifice? All we have is each other...... yes each other. This was obviously meant to be, the Gods demand a human sacrifice, they want to see the blood flow.
No! How could I think like this, I can't go around sacrificing my fellow victims, that's immoral.....
maybe just a few, it will be for the greater good, nobody will notice if a few went gone missing right?
Da...
BLOOD FOR THE TWC GODS!!!!!"
Haha, I would so rep you if this bleeding forum had rep. :laughter:
pevergreen
07-05-2010, 09:01
The lack of any news is frustrating its hard to believe the administrators of TWC don't have access to other forums.
Is it just routine maintenance of TWC or is there a major problem.
It would be nice to know.
I believe they come here.
Pannonian (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/member.php?11905-Pannonian)is an admin, yes?
wudang_clown
07-05-2010, 09:49
I believe they come here.
Pannonian (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/member.php?11905-Pannonian)is an admin, yes?
Yes, I believe he is. :smile:
Fellow TWCers, be patient, such things happen.
Though it is not the end of the world it is annoying not to be able to talk to members of my mod team(s).
Herr_Thomas
07-05-2010, 10:38
Day 6; 2:32 PM I feel a sudden sadness rush over me while i have an epiphany while playing MTW2, I might Never make it back to MTW2 to upload a mod i recently made, i feel a hole widening in my soul, soon to be ripped in half.
Day 6: 2:11 AM Can't sleep maybe I'm having a withdrawal. Is it the thought of FSU'in in all the TW games that i'm missing or is it that something so perfect is just torn away from us all, Maybe there is a TWC god, how would i pray? Offer the French to him as a sacrifice? i would love that but without TWC i can't give an AAR which ruins it. When will the torment end!?!?
Herr_Thomas
07-05-2010, 10:39
Day 6; 2:32 PM I feel a sudden sadness rush over me while i have an epiphany while playing MTW2, I might Never make it back to TWC to upload a mod i recently made, i feel a hole widening in my soul, soon to be ripped in half.
Day 6: 2:11 AM Can't sleep maybe I'm having a withdrawal. Is it the thought of FSU'in in all the TW games that i'm missing or is it that something so perfect is just torn away from us all, Maybe there is a TWC god, how would i pray? Offer the French to him as a sacrifice? i would love that but without TWC i can't give an AAR which ruins it. When will the torment end!?!?
FIX* (BTW this is just for poops and giggles.)
Dai-Sifu
07-05-2010, 11:45
Hey this place rocks - they've got Donkey Kong Jnr in the Arcade section plus other games - I feel like I'm back in the eighties! Thanks Org - I might stay longer :)
Welcome at the .Org, TWC refugees ~:wave:
While you're here, feel free to take a look around. The locals are friendly and Kukri has free beer and hotdogs for all of you! He also knows EVERYTHING about ALL totalwar mods and he is perfectly up to date about the situation at the TWC. Just drop him a few pm's a day, he'll be glad to help you out! He also knows everything about women and relationships. In fact, you can pm him about everything and he'll reply within 15 minutes with the answer you were always looking for since the day you were born. He's our local hero.
AnthoniusII
07-05-2010, 12:01
What is difered here from TWC is that anyone can not a preview announcement when he wants to...:no::help:
Also the hosted M2TW mods are still the same since i 1st registered here three years ago.:shame:
Pannonian
07-05-2010, 12:14
I believe they come here.
Pannonian (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/member.php?11905-Pannonian)is an admin, yes?
GrnEyedDvl and Simetrical are the server guys. I can maintain parts of the TWC virtual world, but if there are RW problems, they're the ones we rely on. Sim is desperately trying to recruit more techies, but not many people outside specialist forums have the necessary level of expertise.
Brigadier Graham
07-05-2010, 12:32
What ho old bean,yes I am sure GED and Sim are on the case and all that. Hopefully it wont be too long before TWC is up and running again.
And one hopes the new server that was purchased will prevent such occurrences, luckily enough they aren't too often though.
Goodguy1066
07-05-2010, 15:03
Maybe we should expand the Most Ancient, Puissant and Honourable Society of Silly Old Duffers to this forum too, what? https://img718.imageshack.us/img718/649/duffer.jpg
I seek refuge to the .Org too. Thanks for your great hospitality. May TWC soon be up again!
this has become a refugee camp, come with me and pray to the gods. or else this storm will not pass!
What ho old bean,yes I am sure GED and Sim are on the case and all that. Hopefully it wont be too long before TWC is up and running again.
And one hopes the new server that was purchased will prevent such occurrences, luckily enough they aren't too often though.
You don't even realize how happy I was to see you post here :laugh4:
I was laughing so hard when I saw, "What ho old bean" and immediately I knew it had to be you!! :idea2:
WilliVonBill
07-05-2010, 16:35
Agreed. TW.org was my TW site of preference way back in the good old Shogun and MTW days. Perhaps if we spent a bit more time here, we can expand the NTW content here. Great TW folks hang out here!
Seamus Fermanagh
07-05-2010, 17:04
Question to Mods:
Should we sticky this thread....seems to recur a bit....
j/k
LaMuerte
07-05-2010, 17:16
Another refugee signing on...
Anyone know if the TW admins tried sacrifices yet? If they haven't , I 'd suggest they begin with sacrificing small inanimate objects , and then proceed up the ladder , until that forum gets up again.:smartass2:
pevergreen
07-05-2010, 17:21
Question to Mods:
Should we sticky this thread....seems to recur a bit....
j/k
I read the bad joke and saw the green and I thought....what is Louis doing out of his cave?
:laugh4:
Agreed. TW.org was my TW site of preference way back in the good old Shogun and MTW days. Perhaps if we spent a bit more time here, we can expand the NTW content here. Great TW folks hang out here!
We would be most appreciative. The announcement of S2TW has brought back many members from many years ago. Its like a dream come true.
eggthief
07-05-2010, 17:23
Another refugee signing on...
Anyone know if the TW admins tried sacrifices yet? If they haven't , I 'd suggest they begin with sacrificing small inanimate objects , and then proceed up the ladder , until that forum gets up again.:smartass2:
Exactly my thoughts, I already prepared the pentagram on the floor and got a rope ready to tie someone up with, I'll need a hand catching someone though.
Welcome to our brothers & sisters from TWC! Such comfort and shelter as we have is yours. :bow: Fret not; the site will return soon enough. ~:)
guess I will have to wait......
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:unl_L0mmDfWABM:http://chartermagazine.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/sad20face.jpg
Brigadier Graham
07-05-2010, 19:20
You don't even realize how happy I was to see you post here :laugh4:
I was laughing so hard when I saw, "What ho old bean" and immediately I knew it had to be you!! :idea2:
Quite delighted old cheese, I must say, however I been a member here for quite some time as Gnr Graham, but unfortunately I lost my log in details for that account thus I had to open this bally new account, confound it damn theirs eyes! Coffee and blanket shenanigans is all very well, but its Port and Stilton for me old sock. cant get into the club on TWC you see, but I wouldn't mind offering some of my mods here, if there was a Napoleon Total War section? and port was on the go.
and all that.
http://thestaunchdufferhq.freeforums.org/images/smilies/Duffer16small.png
chris7394
07-05-2010, 19:25
I really wish the admins of twcenter would post some news!:furious3:
wudang_clown
07-05-2010, 19:35
News seems to be obvious - TWC is shut down and they are working to bring it back to life. What would you like to know more... how many liters of sweat they have sweated? :wink:
Let them do the job.
Irishguy
07-05-2010, 19:37
A shut down TWC is not good for me! I was so freaking high last night I tried licking the stars! with TWC I'm a really down to earth person... hope it gets up soon, or I'll be doing more serious stuff than weed (:P)
Seamus Fermanagh
07-05-2010, 20:07
News seems to be obvious - TWC is shut down and they are working to bring it back to life. What would you like to know more... how many liters of sweat they have sweated? :wink:
Let them do the job.
Probably the best synopsis.
Meanwhile, rummage around our collection of tidbits, swing by the sideshow (backroom), get in a quick murder (gameroom), or otherwise make yourselves welcome.
Slainte!
Quite delighted old cheese, I must say, however I been a member here for quite some time as Gnr Graham, but unfortunately I lost my log in details for that account thus I had to open this bally new account, confound it damn theirs eyes! Coffee and blanket shenanigans is all very well, but its Port and Stilton for me old sock. cant get into the club on TWC you see, but I wouldn't mind offering some of my mods here, if there was a Napoleon Total War section? and port was on the go.
and all that.
http://thestaunchdufferhq.freeforums.org/images/smilies/Duffer16small.png
Top of the Day Graham old chap, I see a few of the clan gathering :laugh4: Excellent reception by the Org chappies, Good idea about porting over a few mods, Speaking of Port a nice drop would go down well.
Up to my eyeballs with Hight maps and ground textures, Cannot contact our graphics wizard, What with the TWC kaput. He has his skype turned off. Oh well I hope we do not get to many nervous breakdowns amongst the chaps, Could be some bally odd posts flying around. Toodle Pip, must be off, mags
Quite delighted old cheese, I must say, however I been a member here for quite some time as Gnr Graham, but unfortunately I lost my log in details for that account thus I had to open this bally new account, confound it damn theirs eyes! Coffee and blanket shenanigans is all very well, but its Port and Stilton for me old sock. cant get into the club on TWC you see, but I wouldn't mind offering some of my mods here, if there was a Napoleon Total War section? and port was on the go.
and all that.
http://thestaunchdufferhq.freeforums.org/images/smilies/Duffer16small.png
How bout a few NTW vids to keep us occupied?:wink3:
Preferably a Great War vid, but anything should suffice:laugh4:
BTW, thank you to all of you here at the guild for all your help and support
the red knight
07-05-2010, 20:18
I really wish the admins of twcenter would post some news!:furious3:
Me too. Some news about what's wrong and how long it's going to take to get TWC back on its feet would be nice.
Irishguy
07-05-2010, 20:23
:yes:
I love how my threads never get this popular at TWC :no:
Hmmmmmm, I hereby name myself leader of the TWC Refugees, and you must all befriend me when TWC is back up!!!:crowngrin:
Mwahahahahaha
Me too. Some news about what's wrong and how long it's going to take to get TWC back on its feet would be nice.
Garb said in another place that shall not be mentioned that it should be up sometime tomorrow - whatever that's supposed to mean.
the red knight
07-05-2010, 21:51
Garb said in another place that shall not be mentioned that it should be up sometime tomorrow - whatever that's supposed to mean.
Thank you. I would rep you if I could.
As an TWC elder (8000 posts, member since 2004, awards, former content writer and editor, acclaimed tech gura for the masses) I would advice that the TWC regular members try and participate in some other forums on this site, try out some mods and show this place what real political debate is all about TWC style.
It's good to hear progress is being made on getting the server back on it's feet however I'm a bit concerned why it's fallen over twice now in a short space of time. We had a brand new server put in last year raised with money donated from the community (a lot of money as well) also what happened to the old server? Meh, all questions for Sim and Gern when they get back after there rest which they will need but they should have gone with SCSI hard drives not consumer hard drives, there just not cut out for heavy server work.
Sorry for the double post but I'm not allowed to edit my own posts yet.
Why can't I post in the hard & soft forum, there's people there who could really do with my help but I don't have permission to post in that forum.
_Pontifex_
07-05-2010, 22:10
How long have we been exiled for? Also, is there any news on what's going on?
Empress Meg
07-05-2010, 22:10
So is the site down? :P I had to, one cannot resist such temptation as this! Let us be patient fellers and send some positive vibes to the TWC techies and their unhappy task.
Devoirs The Empress
the red knight
07-05-2010, 22:14
How long have we been exiled for? Also, is there any news on what's going on?
Read post 103.
_Pontifex_
07-05-2010, 22:19
Does this mean I get to be unchained from GED's basement and do normal things?
the red knight
07-05-2010, 22:22
Does this mean I get to be unchained from GED's basement and do normal things?
No. :whip:
_Pontifex_
07-05-2010, 22:24
:(
I forgot about the org though. At least we can come here in the interim. I'm missing TWC though, mostly because I have two deadlines to hit in July that I am going to miss now with the podcasts...
and show this place what real political debate is all about TWC style
I doubt they would appreciate this. ~D
_Pontifex_
07-05-2010, 22:33
I doubt they would appreciate this. ~D
Well, the five point forumban isn't in place here. Things could get ugly(ier). :P
LDKsoldier
07-05-2010, 22:33
The left button of my mouse has broken... I clicked to many times on "refresh" in the web page of twcenter... well, I'll try one more time, may be now twcenter is ok and all this was just a nightmare...
KukriKhan
07-05-2010, 22:42
A Pool is posted, so our refugee population can predict when (tomorrow, 6 July) TWC will resume operations. Make your pick and be the winner!
_Pontifex_
07-05-2010, 22:52
Are you saying it will be back tomorrow, or that's your prediction? :skull:
In any case, I don't think it will be back for another week yet. *fingers crossed sooner*
KukriKhan
07-05-2010, 23:01
Are you saying it will be back tomorrow, or that's your prediction? :skull:
In any case, I don't think it will be back for another week yet. *fingers crossed sooner*
Trax inspired me with his #103 post, above, to make a tentative prediction. If it fails, we'll do another Pool for 7 July. Just s silly little something to occupy our TWC friends.
Back to TWC after 2 months of hard real life and oopppsss... find myself in the TWC refugee centre of the org :-) cooollll
Nice to see that TWC oldies are still alive and kicking ;-) (Brigadier, Freddie)
Hopefully I'll still be the same member when TWC comes back...
Hmm If it ever gets back. One would hope for a full enquirey, I think only a good hanging will mollifie the members.
wudang_clown
07-05-2010, 23:36
Hmm If it ever gets back. One would hope for a full enquirey, I think only a good hanging will mollifie the members.
Sure!
And seriously - I hope those hard drives didn't burn or something and that all the data is safe...
Goodguy1066
07-05-2010, 23:45
How many posts must I have in order to write visitor messages and post in sub-forums such as The Tavern (which I suspect is the Thema Devia of .org)?
Pannonian
07-05-2010, 23:55
Sure!
And seriously - I hope those hard drives didn't burn or something and that all the data is safe...
From what I can gather, the server went down shortly after successfully backing up, so no or very little data should be lost. From the length of the downage, I'm guessing that we're waiting for a set of hard drives so we can sort out the RAID problem once and for all. The definitive answer will have to wait for Sim's and GED's reports though.
Pannonian
07-05-2010, 23:57
Trax inspired me with his #103 post, above, to make a tentative prediction. If it fails, we'll do another Pool for 7 July. Just s silly little something to occupy our TWC friends.
Gah. They need nothing to occupy them.
*Tramps off to the Backroom.*
Myrddraal
07-06-2010, 00:49
Welcome all! ~:grouphug:
I think I shall stroll over to the thread on making a campaign map, some excellent info there.
All the best, mags
The RTW one? That thread was (and still is I guess) my pride and joy :smug:
So is the site down? :P I had to, one cannot resist such temptation as this! Let us be patient fellers and send some positive vibes to the TWC techies and their unhappy task.
Devoirs The Empress
Welcome Empress! Nice to see you log in here. 44 posts in 5 years has got to be something of a record :thumbsup: (Probably only matched by my post:year ratio at the TWC :grin:) EDIT: I just tried to log into the TWC to see what my post count / join date is. I'm really not with it today am I. :dunce:
@Freddie there's a short probationary period during which you have a restricted membership. Stick around and a mod is sure to promote you shortly. In the meantime, if you make the post here one of the mods can move it over, or I can pass on the answer on your behalf. Unless of course, you're trying to answer my question about the screen flicker. In that case, I'm all ears :ears:
I been a member here for quite some time as Gnr Graham, but unfortunately I lost my log in details for that account thus I had to open this bally new account, confound it damn theirs eyes!
If you PM our beloved leader the almighty Tosa Inu all hail, he can probably work things out.
How many posts must I have in order to write visitor messages and post in sub-forums such as The Tavern (which I suspect is the Thema Devia of .org)?
There isn't a specific number. If you stick around and contribute a mod will soon promote you.
_Pontifex_
07-06-2010, 00:54
Nice to see that TWC oldies are still alive and kicking ;-) (Brigadier, Freddie).
Brigadier is considered a TWC Oldie? I shiver to think what that makes others...
Trax inspired me with his #103 post, above, to make a tentative prediction. If it fails, we'll do another Pool for 7 July. Just s silly little something to occupy our TWC friends.Ah ok, It will be a fun exercise when I get tired of these smileys
:juggle2:
^ADORABLE!
Gah. They need nothing to occupy them.
*Tramps off to the Backroom.*
:(
Help us in this, our time of need!
ATTN: Capt. Fozdike, if you read this PM me please.
Spartan198
07-06-2010, 01:26
I voted for "GAH!" on the poll. XD
Pannonian
07-06-2010, 01:26
Ah ok, It will be a fun exercise when I get tired of these smileys
:juggle2:
^ADORABLE!
:smg: :surrender2: :rifle:
:elephant::whip:
:thrasher: :duel::charge: :drummer:
And of course, the inspiration for the wub. :daisy:
_Pontifex_
07-06-2010, 02:23
:pirate2:
hehe, we totally stole that one
My personal favorite
:afro:
And they have all the countries, like all of them!!
Lets hope tomorrow brings better tidings in regards to TWC...because if not :end:
Dai-Sifu
07-06-2010, 03:05
Even though I have just been a member of TWC for a week and just got the privilege to rep and vote - when I saw "During which Hour (GMT) of 6 July 2010 will TWC go "LIVE" again?" poll it immediately reminded me of all the TWC pollls and brought a tear to my eye - I must say with all the TWC refugees assembling at the TW.org this is becoming a real humanitarian tragedy -we must thank the org for allowing us shelter and the ability to discuss our woes. I like this one :mickey:.
~:grouphug:
Also that Donkey Kong Jnr game is rigged in Arcade forum - my highest score is like 5. Oh ell Mario is quite good though.
Seamus Fermanagh
07-06-2010, 03:15
Even though I have just been a member of TWC for a week and just got the privilege to rep and vote - when I saw "During which Hour (GMT) of 6 July 2010 will TWC go "LIVE" again?" poll it immediately reminded me of all the TWC pollls and brought a tear to my eye - I must say with all the TWC refugees assembling at the TW.org this is becoming a real humanitarian tragedy -we must thank the org for allowing us shelter and the ability to discuss our woes. I like this one :mickey:.
~:grouphug:
Also that Donkey Kong Jnr game is rigged in Arcade forum - my highest score is like 5. Oh ell Mario is quite good though.
There were some buggy things happening in the arcade after the latest iteration of things here. Report them to TosaInu or Ser Clegane and someone will eventually put them to rights.
Membership upgrades will no doubt be extended pretty quickly to many of you folks, especially if problems continue at the TWC. Pity about that, I actually was enjoying some of the TWC arcade games a bit better then the local varieties. Even had a good mafia there not too long past.
pevergreen
07-06-2010, 03:36
Just as a shameless plug, if anyone is looking for some fun, come join the newest mafia game, being hosted by, quite possibly, the best host ever (statement excludes all good hosts)
Here it is: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129179-Europa-Mafiaversalis-IN-SIGN-UPS
If you can't post, send me a pm here, and I'll put you on the sign up lists. https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/private.php?do=newpm&u=20182
To those wondering where the Napoleon: Total War section is, its right here:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?305-Napoleon-Total-War
i'm from twc too. been here a few times in the past, (before I registered.) some really good moding tutorials here.:nice:
maximus92
07-06-2010, 04:34
Hey all, new member here. I've been trying to get into TWC for a couple of days now, I hope they resolve their issues.
pevergreen
07-06-2010, 04:51
Welcome mic1402 and maximus92. ~:wave:
Enjoy your stay. :yes:
If you fancy a read while you wait the resurrection, I heartily recommend Barbarossa82's Armenian AAR. My all time favourite AAR, it kept me entertained during lunch at work for quite a few days in 2007.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?71457-Barbarossa82-s-Armenian-AAR
seireikhaan
07-06-2010, 05:18
Welcome aboard, fellas. Please deposit your shoes on the left as you enter, its always nice to keep the place tidy. Curl up on the nearest bean-bag chair, and I'm sure Kukri will have your hot cocoa and a life lesson within fifteen minutes. ~D
Also, if anyone's looking for some entertainment(and doesn't mind a bit of blatant self-advertising), you can register for the gameroom right here: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/profile.php?do=editusergroups
Myself, GeneralHankerchief, or Sigurd will get it straightened out right away. Otherwise, there's the frontroom for light-hearted shenigans(just don't feed the lemurs), and once you've been upped to member status in a few days, the backroom for the poli's and such. And, of course, feel free to peruse and comment in the total war related sections, we're always welcoming fresh air.
nicoisbest
07-06-2010, 05:53
I am going through major TWC withdrawals, MAJOR. I miss the Alliance Gateway, and the Mudpit, and the Academy, and the RPG Gateway, and...and....
:cry:
But, I suppose it is my responsibility to defeat the Duffer Immigrants and raise the banner of the CCP!!! :army:
nicoisbest
07-06-2010, 06:11
I can't find the place to discuss Politics, and my radio seems to be broken. They keep saying "shots" over and over and over again, quite irritating.
pevergreen
07-06-2010, 06:24
I can't find the place to discuss Politics, and my radio seems to be broken. They keep saying "shots" over and over and over again, quite irritating.
The backroom is our political discussion area. I've heard that its a level up from the TWC.
If you read Yaseikhaan's post, from that link you can request access, but it is harder to get into I believe. There are strict rules as well.
Elvondir
07-06-2010, 06:38
Hey guys, any idea if Darth Vader keeps an updated version of Darth Mod v6.0 on any other site? If not, let's hope he keeps backups!
Thanks,
Elvondir
chris7394
07-06-2010, 07:03
:help: I think my previous post was deleted. Did it in some way violate the forum rules?:inquisitive:
chris7394
07-06-2010, 07:07
Wait, it's still there.:oops: Sorry:embarassed:
does anyone know where to get mod tools like the sd. converter and the texture/DDS converter? the links on this site go to TWC which is down.
also this event has told me something, if i ever release any mods. put the latest version on both twc and the .org.
pevergreen
07-06-2010, 07:18
also this event has told me something, if i ever release any mods. put the latest version on both twc and the .org.
Always a good idea. Possibly a third site as well, like filefront/megaupload or something.
Very few tools have been hosted here, I've still got an old copy of PFM on filefront for those that have trouble with later versions. As far as I know thats it, I don't think Mailman has done anything in terms of offsite backups.
NONOPUST
07-06-2010, 07:18
Ah ok, It will be a fun exercise when I get tired of these smileys
:juggle2:
^ADORABLE!
Hi Ponti :grin2:
Good lord.
They better fix TWC before I do something real emo
for anyone who is interested total war heaven has the mod tools.
http://medieval2.heavengames.com/downloads/lister.php?category=utilities
Ruthless
07-06-2010, 08:02
Ahhhh! I can't last this long with out twcenter!
I NEED IT! I had to come to this site as a refugee! I prefer twcenter but this will have to do for now.
It's quite a pronounced addiction. It's like TWC projects invisible nanonites that pump our system with specified chemicals to post on TWC. Conspiracy? Revolution?
LDKsoldier
07-06-2010, 09:02
Wait, it's still there.:oops: Sorry:embarassed:
:annoyedg:
Good lord.
They better fix TWC before I do something real emo
For the gods sake man, do not do anything drastic like watching the Twilight movies.
It's not worth it.
:book::computer: And so the saga continues, Never mind chaps, I am getting nice and comfy here.
Also getting a load of work done on a new map for our mod.
I would rep Myrddraal if I could that RTW campaign map tutorial of her,s is a classic.
I had forgotten how long it takes to make nice clean coast lines for a 510 X 337 size map.
I think with the TWC server giving problems Freddie could be right about using solid state hard drives, expensive but might save problems in the future.
Now what if all the rep and medal info has been lost :laugh4:
Oh there will be some damaged ego,s busted from general to private.
wudang_clown
07-06-2010, 10:18
Now what if all the rep and medal info has been lost :laugh4:
Oh there will be some damaged ego,s busted from general to private.
Well, yeah, but on the other hand it's rather: what if all the creative debates on dev forums and all the reasarch will go to hell...
Irishguy
07-06-2010, 10:34
:laughter: We Irish always like to hang people :P
Irishguy
07-06-2010, 10:59
ok sorry for double posting but I can't edit -.-'
That previous post is a bit out of place lol.... well hope twc gets up soon :(
Any guys who are working on the RS2 beta please post in the RS forum here while the site is down.
AnthoniusII
07-06-2010, 11:40
For anyone :
Since i have no responce for a 1st page preview from the .org team...
Check my sig for CBUR's latest preview. More news to come soon.
For anyone :
Since i have no responce for a 1st page preview from the .org team...
Check my sig for CBUR's latest preview. More news to come soon.
Who did you send your request to? If you asked Tosa, then it could be that you didn't get an answer as he's been very busy in RL again, lately.
I'm not sure if I have acces, but you can pm me the stuff you need to be put on first page and I'll give it a shot or ask one of my colleagues.
:bow:
AnthoniusII
07-06-2010, 11:49
Thanks actually yes i sent a message to tosa...because the page said that he is the only moderator of it.
Anyway i will pm you with the staff!
Thanks again...:happy:
Dai-Sifu
07-06-2010, 11:50
I'm looking forward to reading posts in the Political Mudpit when TWC is up again - I want to see if people have mellowed, since the cooling off period :sleeping: Nah, i don't think so: cant wait :argue:
How goods Mr T smiley:Mr-T:
Just in case you guys missed pevergreens' post:
For those interested in discussing politics, you might want to take a look in the BR. It's members only, so you have to apply to be granted acces.
Just go in your profile and click permission groups (or follow THIS LINK (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/profile.php?do=editusergroups)) and check the box next to "Backroom".
You might want to bribe send a friendly pm to one of the BR moderators (Ser Clegane, Banquo's Ghost, Seamus Fermanagh or CountArach) to speed up the proces.
If you want to try out a game of mafia, then you need to check the box next to "Gameroom". The local moderators there are Sigurd, Yaseikhaan and GeneralHankerchief.
Pannonian
07-06-2010, 12:14
Just in case you guys missed pevergreens' post:
For those interested in discussing politics, you might want to take a look in the BR. It's members only, so you have to apply to be granted acces.
Just go in your profile and click permission groups (or follow THIS LINK (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/profile.php?do=editusergroups)) and check the box next to "Backroom".
You might want to bribe send a friendly pm to one of the BR moderators (Ser Clegane, Banquo's Ghost, Seamus Fermanagh or CountArach) to speed up the proces.
And please note that the Backroom is run differently from the Mudpit.
davide.cool
07-06-2010, 12:31
requiescat in pace twc
I was just trying to log on for the first time in ages when it happened. I thought, "hmmm, what's going on on TW center these days?" Of course I couldn't remember my password, so I blew four out of five attempts. The fifth attempt, twcenter was lost in the ether.
But for the record, I was a member of totalwar.org before I was a member of twcenter, and I'm not using this as a substitute. :p
aquilaXXI
07-06-2010, 13:06
Honestly, i´m beginning to think that they´re kidding of us someway...:furious3::no:
LaMuerte
07-06-2010, 13:12
Still a refugee ... thanks to the totalwar.org peeps for letting me squat.
Kinda starting to miss all the TWC heroes and villains by now.
_Pontifex_
07-06-2010, 13:29
Day five of exile, the traveler's log. Still no word from our overlords. . .
Hi Ponti :grin2:
I HAVE BANDS TO SHOW YOU.
I saved them so I wouldn't forget lol.
This is the greatest cover of a rap song I have ever heard, first of all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0RjFMAhXY
Second of all, this band is kind of electronicy, but I like them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tqGOWk74E0
I might be a little biased because I think the singer is gorgeous, but still. I think they have some talent. Tell me what you think
Good lord.
They better fix TWC before I do something real emo
Something real emo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFDCHdKbKBY
davide.cool
07-06-2010, 14:02
Just ended Assassins Creed 2.. the biggest "wut da?" end of story i ever seen
Any other news from the TWC heads? Like will the site really be up today?
LaMuerte
07-06-2010, 14:20
Just ended Assassins Creed 2.. the biggest "wut da?" end of story i ever seen
A bit like the new Robin Hood movie I saw yesterday , only it was the whole story that made me think 'Woot!?!?!'
_Pontifex_
07-06-2010, 14:23
Any other news from the TWC heads? Like will the site really be up today?
Seems doubtful it will be up any time soon, but I can't speak in any official capacity.
Salvor Hardin
07-06-2010, 14:29
Just ended Assassins Creed 2.. the biggest "wut da?" end of story i ever seen
Ciao Davide, glad to see someone with a poorer number_of_posts/time_registered ratio than me.:laugh4:
Your post reminds me that I still have to finish Assassins Creed 1, by the way.:sweatdrop:
the red knight
07-06-2010, 14:29
Seems doubtful it will be up any time soon, but I can't speak in any official capacity.
What makes you think that it's doubtful that the site will be up soon? And how do you edit your posts in this forum? I can't find a edit button.
_Pontifex_
07-06-2010, 14:35
This is the longest downtime we have had (I think) and I know they were trying to install some new server stuff. Its all speculation at this point and I hope I'm wrong.
Romamps IV
07-06-2010, 14:36
Thank God there's the org too, nice to have a place for 'refugee'.
There must be a very big problem seeing that it has been down for so many days... Ponti, do you have any clues about it? cause TWC seems to be in deep trouble if our awesome tech guys counter so many problems with the server.
the red knight
07-06-2010, 14:42
This is the longest downtime we have had (I think) and I know they were trying to install some new server stuff.
There must be a very big problem seeing that it has been down for so many days... Ponti, do you have any clues about it? cause TWC seems to be in deep trouble if our awesome tech guys counter so many problems with the server.
I was under the impression that our long downtime was mostly caused by the sabbath (Sim is a religious Jew) and the fourth of July (American holiday).
Romamps IV
07-06-2010, 14:52
I'm just assuming and, since I know nothing about the problem, I can't possibly give an explanation.
On a side note, I even mistyped my username because of my hurry to 'meet' with the other TWCers here :o
wudang_clown
07-06-2010, 15:15
http://digitalnomadtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/burnt-computer.jpg
I tell ya...
Anyone from The Great War mod here? TWC being down is bad, but I'm having withdrawal from the Great War thread! I guess I could find some people on Steam but it is not on this computer :shame:
And I agree with the 4th and Sabbath as the reason the site has been down for so long, that seems to be a legitimate reason
The site was down before for this long a couple weeks ago, when I first posted this thread
I'm a refugee from the Total War Center *insert fake cough* I was able to make it out of there before everything went away. I was a fan of the great war before the gas started leaking all over the forums killing most of the people there.
Pannonian
07-06-2010, 15:39
http://digitalnomadtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/burnt-computer.jpg
I tell ya...
Horror beyond human imagination (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/13/ventblockers/)
Captain Blackadder
07-06-2010, 15:42
Hello my fellow refugees I am someone who has come over previously to the org welcome one and all.
To Nico
I too am missing theAlliance Gateway I was about to get working on my army in that game when it went down.
I was under the impression that our long downtime was mostly caused by the sabbath (Sim is a religious Jew) and the fourth of July (American holiday).
Any people say computers don't have personality, what are the odds that the crash occurs when GED is not available due to a holiday and Sim for religious observances? In fact last time it also crashed when Sim was unavailable and GED unavailable as well. Coincidence I think not, the server is planning something I tell you!
Carl von Döbeln
07-06-2010, 16:03
Greetings my dear brethren. I find myself once again seeking refuge in this( to me) very unfamiliar place.
Let's just hope we don't loose any valuable posts because of this unfortunate crash:(
KukriKhan
07-06-2010, 16:31
Just out of curiosity is twc.net still at 64.20.60.99? Are there other addresses anyone is aware of? I only ask because I tried to do a traceRoute to that server to see if there was an alternate "hop" opportunity - there was not; a mere 3 hops, then 404.
Made it through the door! Finally!!!
.org, that password system of yours really had me perplexed. I am worried my brain will fry one day trying to remember that overcomplicated password!!!
Anyway, I'm on now, and I hope to be able to find some fun stuff to do on this site before I need to go back :)
davide.cool
07-06-2010, 16:46
Ciao Davide, glad to see someone with a poorer number_of_posts/time_registered ratio than me.:laugh4:
Your post reminds me that I still have to finish Assassins Creed 1, by the way.:sweatdrop:
Salve. Well ok once i've been to Rome seeking for the villain, i thought ulala now i cant wait walking along the ancient Roman town ulala look at the colosseum at my right ulala bling bling marbles.. young lads anywhere blablabla. Disappointment came to me just after i discovered that Rome was basically just a stage playable on his walls, a forced path to reach Sistine's chapel populated just by militians trying to kill me.. once i entered the chapel and found the pope with his magic pastoral stick, a huge "wut da" hit me in my stomach... wait i never realized that Razinger could've thrown people as Borgia did to me in the game 40 feet away. During the street fighting with the pope (one of my sexual fantasies i admit) i was told inside the crypt i could find god.. what god? your god not mine.. btw who cares i open the door and ullala there's a sort of nightclub but without sex operators inside full of neon lights. A girl appeared to me and she's called Minerva.. Minerva tells me that she's known as Jupiter and Uranus too etc. by first human civilization around.. mmm that suck. If Minerva's a transgender + Minerva is god = god is a transgender mmmmm
NEXT!
Pannonian
07-06-2010, 16:47
Just out of curiosity is twc.net still at 64.20.60.99? Are there other addresses anyone is aware of? I only ask because I tried to do a traceRoute to that server to see if there was an alternate "hop" opportunity - there was not; a mere 3 hops, then 404.
For me, www.twcenter.net resolves to 208.69.72.113.
*ping www.twcenter.net*
wudang_clown
07-06-2010, 17:05
the server is planning something I tell you!
It's not the server, I'm afraid...
It's:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/5/1582/how-to-draw-mojo-jojo-from-the-powerpuff-girls.jpg
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Askthepizzaguy
07-06-2010, 17:18
If you're looking for things to do to pass the time, some things worth considering are in the gameroom (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?156-Gameroom), as others might have mentioned.
Some games currently looking for players include:
Brawl Royale (a non-mafia game that is in sign ups) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129105-Brawl-Royale-Sign-ups)
Break You (a mafia game currently in sign-ups) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129139-Break-You)
The Paper Telephone game (Always accepting new players! check out the most recent writeup on the last page) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127948-Paper-Telephone-EPYC-game-Always-accepting-signups)
The Trouble in Waiting (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129140-The-Trouble-in-Waiting)
Europa Mafiaversalis (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129179-Europa-Mafiaversalis-IN-SIGN-UPS)
You could follow the action of a game that is in progress or completed, just to get the feel of what a mafia game here is like.
Star Fox: Lylat Wars (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128793-Star-Fox-Lylat-Wars-%28Story-and-information-thread%29) (includes links to the game thread)
Pick your Power (game begins on post 34, rules are on post 1) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128900-Pick-your-power)
Murder Manor III (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127985-Murder-Manor-III-Story-and-Information-Thread) (a game for all you horror-lovers out there)
All those Pretty Stars (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127693-All-Those-Pretty-Stars) (a role-playing game)
Daggers in the Night (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?126833-Daggers-in-the-Night-Concluded) (a big mafia game) and the story thread to that. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128071-Daggers-in-the-Night-summary-and-information-thread.)
Star Wars: Return of the Sith (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?126828-StarWars-Return-of-the-Sith-Concluded) and the Story thread for that. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127629-StarWars-Mafia-RotS-Summary-and-information-thread)
A huge battle royale game based on Resident Evil- Dark Falls (game thread) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?123875-Resident-Evil-Dark-Falls-Game-thread) I guarantee you haven't seen a game like it! 60 players, and the story is novel-length! Just read the prologue for a taste....
The Shadow Fort (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?126647-The-Shadow-Fort-Concluded) and the summary (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127006-The-Shadow-Fort-Summary-Thread).
Does this stuff look interesting, folks? If so, consider hanging around for some upcoming games from our excellent gameroom hosts. These aren't ready yet but will be hosted in the future:
Parasite: Earthbound (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128732-Parasite-Earthbound)
Dragon Age: Origins (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128008-Dragon-Age-Origins-An-Idea)
Star Wars: Fall of the Order (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128518-Star-Wars-Fall-of-the-Order)
Netherworld III: Tainted ashes (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127083-Netherworld-Tainted-Ashes)
The Big New Yorker (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128929-The-Big-New-Yorker-%28TBNY%29-concept-thread)
And a massive game coming this fall (I hope!), Capo di Tutti Capo IV. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128475-Capo-de-Tutti-Capi-IV-Thoughts-and-Recommendations)
There's been three huge games prior to this one, and we ALWAYS need players for Capo games. Last time we had 76 players. If you have the time to spare, consider joining some of our games! They are in my opinion extremely fun and quite addictive!
Some images to pique your interest, with links.
https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/Star%20Wars/Juyo.png (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128518-Star-Wars-Fall-of-the-Order)
https://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu316/S7evenZero/Parasite%20Earthbound/Title.png (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128732-Parasite-Earthbound)
https://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/Secura87/Dragon%20Age%20Origins/DALogo.png (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128008-Dragon-Age-Origins-An-Idea)
https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/england/STAR%20FOX/StarFoxLogo.gif (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128793-Star-Fox-Lylat-Wars-%28Story-and-information-thread%29)
https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/Big%20New%20Yorker/Night-400.png (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128929-The-Big-New-Yorker-%28TBNY%29-concept-thread)
The Big New Yorker
Long story short: Come to the gameroom! The Mafia is calling you.... ~:pimp: you'll be a Made Man in no time.
Can't sign up to any games? That's because you're not a member of the gameroom!
Go to the following link: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/profile.php?do=editusergroups
And edit your groups to include the Gameroom! If you're looking to actually play one of our fine games, send GeneralHankerchief, Sigurd, or Yaseikhaan a hello message and tell them you wish to play mafia games. Any problems, contact me!
pevergreen
07-06-2010, 17:23
Brawl Royale (a non-mafia game that is in sign ups) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129105-Brawl-Royale-Sign-ups)
Break You (a mafia game currently in sign-ups) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129139-Break-You)
The Paper Telephone game (Always accepting new players! check out the most recent writeup on the last page) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127948-Paper-Telephone-EPYC-game-Always-accepting-signups)
Europa Mafiarsalis (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?129179-Europa-Mafiaversalis-IN-SIGN-UPS)
We've advertised at least twice a page. :laugh4: I love how you comment on all those games but mine, name it wrongly and everything! I told you I was going with Mafiaversalis.
Not to burst your bubble or anything, but I seriously doubt you're gonna catch any fish in here (take a look at the post counts)
Askthepizzaguy
07-06-2010, 17:26
We've advertised at least twice a page. :laugh4: I love how you comment on all those games but mine, name it wrongly and everything! I told you I was going with Mafiaversalis.
I fixed it. :bow:
Sorry, didn't see all the previous ads.
Mine has pretty colors... :embarassed:
edit: @ Santini-
You never know. A good third of the players currently active in the gameroom I've personally recruited in this fashion. Even one additional player makes it all worth it.
It's not the server, I'm afraid...
It's:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/5/1582/how-to-draw-mojo-jojo-from-the-powerpuff-girls.jpg
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I knew it
The Thracian
07-06-2010, 18:27
I'm a refugee from TWC. Any idea what happened to it?
King Doom
07-06-2010, 18:28
Its weird how people can get addicted to TWC so quickly. Like for me now TWC is down when i go on the internet I have nothing to do. I used to go on TWC and look at threads and maybe post a few but now nothing. I am dying of boredom!:furious3: Anyone else have the same feeling?
Also is there anyone who could tell us TWC refugees how far the techies are to fixing TWC? I heard it was supposed to come back up today.
wudang_clown
07-06-2010, 18:31
I'm a refugee from TWC. Any idea what happened to it?
Nope, we have no idea.
And we haven't even mentioned TWC's shut down here. :wink:
davide.cool
07-06-2010, 18:35
NEWS: Mafia2's out for Xbox 360.. tested it at Gamestop.. waiting for pc version
Goodguy1066
07-06-2010, 19:13
It's not the server, I'm afraid...
It's:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/5/1582/how-to-draw-mojo-jojo-from-the-powerpuff-girls.jpg
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, it has to be someone more powerful, clever and power-hungry.
[IMG]http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Everyone%20Else/images-2/greedy-jewish-person-cartoon.jpg[/IM
so, anyone interested in playing M&B Warband online?
the red knight
07-06-2010, 19:55
so, anyone interested in playing M&B Warband online?
Nah, I'm watching Holland - Uruguay.
KukriKhan
07-06-2010, 20:01
For me, www.twcenter.net resolves to 208.69.72.113.
*ping www.twcenter.net*
Funny, tracert fills in 64.20.60.xxx for totalwarcenter.net, yet the cached twc link leads to your 208.69.72.113. I am now officially over my tiny little head. :(
I guess I'll just wait with the rest of the fellas for word.
Empress Meg
07-06-2010, 20:12
I've been enjoying the time off though dreading the workload that has amassed. All those polls in the CVRIA vote forum and reports to get cracking.
I've been enjoying Mount and Blade: Warband in SP mode Masaky. Currently trying out a lovely modification for Warband with the Anglo-Saxon setting around the year 900 or so.
Devoirs The Empress
Alexzander
07-06-2010, 20:16
I am missing my Hot seat campaign and TATW news.
On the plus side i am playing the crusades campaign and enjoying it.
I've been enjoying the time off though dreading the workload that has amassed. All those polls in the CVRIA vote forum and reports to get cracking.
I've been enjoying Mount and Blade: Warband in SP mode Masaky. Currently trying out a lovely modification for Warband with the Anglo-Saxon setting around the year 900 or so.
Devoirs The Empress
So, does this imply that you can access Totalwarcenter? If so, any ideas as to whats amiss?
I think cpdwane that our Empress is facing a load of work as Curator when she gets back to the TWC. On the bright side no new proposals to monitor, and if the crash was really bad maybe no old ones to worry about either!
I think cpdwane that our Empress is facing a load of work as Curator when she gets back to the TWC. On the bright side no new proposals to monitor, and if the crash was really bad maybe no old ones to worry about either!
Ah, I see what she means now. I misundersood what she put the first time I read it.
chris7394
07-06-2010, 20:49
:cry:
Argh, I need to pretend I can debate!
WuTaNiSt
07-06-2010, 22:32
just another refugee calling in.:cry:
just as i thought DMUC 6.1 was going to save me from drowning under the weight of mount & blade.....
its a plot I tell you, a vicious, evil plot!
the machines are starting their uprising!
LoakaMossi
07-06-2010, 22:48
I was going to download the Third Age Total War submods. Does anybody know where else I can find them? I'm looking for Destroy the Ring and Invincible Nazgul. Thanks to whoever answers.
Alexzander
07-06-2010, 22:53
Try here
http://www.moddb.com/mods/third-age-total-war
Nikos_Rouvelas
07-06-2010, 22:55
What is up my brothers and sisters in exile? :)
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/group.php?groupid=65
Everyone join this social group.
I need TWC! Thank you guys for letting us in. Lets spread the word for everyone to meet here
Daniel Cooper
07-06-2010, 23:27
Another refugee from TWC, I look at the poll and see so many familiar faces!
Nicholas Rush
07-06-2010, 23:39
Im getting a "Database Error" now, so progress must have been made.
Ramashan
07-06-2010, 23:43
Hopefully this will be resolved before the UN has to be called in for a major refugee incident. Food and water is already becoming a problem and the Org toilets are quickly becoming a sorry state.
wudang_clown
07-06-2010, 23:46
I was able to log in for a short while! :D
I was going to say it looks like they have managed to get the server back on its feet but the database looks as if it needs restoring/rebuilding.
I believe this has been down now for 5 days, it was down on Friday and all over the weekend, Monday and today (Tuesday) and in 20mins it will be Wednesday here in the UK.
I was so desperate to on Sunday to bump my failed date thread with news of successful date I had with a very nice girl who I'm meeting again this Saturday, I also need to update my weight lose thread but now I forgotten how much I weighed on Saturday morning! Also I have an idea for an alternative 'babes' thread which I think had a good chance of getting approval.
I remember making this account back when the server first crashed on me, hasnt been down this long as far as i can remember...
anshuvio2
07-06-2010, 23:55
Well at least there's a "Database error" page instead of a plain ol' "GOOGLE CHROME CANNOT FIND THIS PAGE BLAAARGH"
...Maybe I'm exaggerating.
........Maybe.
I'm Theseus1234 of the TWC, btw.
[23:57] *** Simetrical changed topic to Site should be back up before 10 AM EDT on Wednesday, July 7 (if all goes well) | Don't use the Java chat, use a real program like mIRC: http://www.mirc.com/ |
:balloon2:
It turns out the server chose to go down while Gren was away on vacation for 3 days hence why it's been down for so long.
Myrddraal
07-07-2010, 00:11
Food and water is already becoming a problem and the Org toilets are quickly becoming a sorry state.
Don't worry about the toilets, they're always in a sorry state. As for the food... let them eat cake!
Edit, if you google Total War Center, this thread is the seventh result :thumbsup:
WuTaNiSt
07-07-2010, 00:22
what kind of cake? can it be one with a cherry on? or sambuca cheesecake?
( the cheesecake isnt actually as bad as it sounds, although that may have been due to the rest of the sambuca being drunk)
Ramashan
07-07-2010, 00:31
sambuca, hic*, what sambucerrr.
Yummy cake.
I am so bored at work without TWC. I actually have to 'gasp' focus on work! All day. Its a nightmare.
emotion_name
07-07-2010, 01:01
Another refugee here to join the hordes who have made the journey to the welcoming Org!
Could it be the gods test us, removing us from our gluttony of TWC? Could it be punishment, for failing to offer the right sacrifices or some other reason, or could it be a sign that all are missing?
Whlist suffering real bad TWC "Cold Turkey", i thought someone in the world must know whats going on, so i googled "Total War Center not working" and the 3rd or 4th result was this very refugee camp.
After shadowing this topic for a few days, one realised that i wasnt missing TWC as much, that i was actually enjoying the light hearted convo here about our suffering, and that indeed the suffering was now less!
Surely, this is the gods telling us to register and participate here more frequently as a good thing, not removing us from TWC as a bad thing. Or maybe im one of the certified TWC insane!
Funny thing, when i thought "screw it, ill post a comment on that thread" and i went to register, i saw my username was taken! Its pretty obscure, so i thought, maybe i already reg here before and lo'and behold i had. Again, is this another sign we all belong here, that our refugee status should now become asylum seeker, or immigrant, or indeed citizen?
Don't worry about the toilets, they're always in a sorry state. As for the food... let them eat cake!
Edit, if you google Total War Center, this thread is the seventh result :thumbsup:
I have finally, finally, posted a famous thread
But I'll think I will still stick around the org as your Great War mod ambassador haha
The Celt
07-07-2010, 01:48
Sim just posted on the Java Chat that the site might be backup in two hours. Cross your fingers folks! :thumbsup:
Brigadier Graham
07-07-2010, 01:55
http://java.surrealchat.net/chat/twcenter
What ho chaps yes the chat line is up you can click on TWC in your browser ot here is the address if anyone wants it?
Spartan198
07-07-2010, 02:02
I'm getting error messages when I try to use the chat.
Shugo560
07-07-2010, 02:10
hey if anybody still reads these posts can some1 tell me y every time i try and go into twcenter it says server cant b found ??????????
Brigadier Graham
07-07-2010, 02:22
Hello old chap. yes, TWC is down at the moment.... as it says in the title of this thread, however there is a rumour it might be be basck on line quite soon, and all that.
The Celt
07-07-2010, 02:37
It's Back!
Edit: Never mind. Tried it again and it won't load.
the red knight
07-07-2010, 02:41
I can access the frontpage now but not the forums.
On the chat thing, Simetrical said he's rebooting the server. He said it will take maybe a couple of minutes, but it won't be back straight away.
Also, I advise not flooding the server....
Myrddraal
07-07-2010, 02:46
Also, I advise not flooding the server....
Having said that, I think even if all you refugees logged on at once, that would still only be a fraction of the TWC's traffic.
That may be (The amount of people looking at Kingdoms Hosted Modifications is always huge) but because the server was just rebooted, it might not be able to stand all those requests. I don't know whether that's true though but my old computer had the same problem, I couldn't load a game until it was fully operational.
chris7394
07-07-2010, 03:13
It looks like the site will be up in a few hours. It says so on the IRC chat page.
Vladimir
07-07-2010, 03:13
This is entertaining. :laugh4:
Stay as long as you like guys. :thumbsup:
GrnEyedDvl
07-07-2010, 03:21
Ok I just spent 30 minutes typing a really long post but because I didnt have Remember Me checked I lost it. grrr
I was on a little vacation for the holiday when the server went down, and I will post in detail what happened when the site is back up. Right now Sim is copying stuff from a backup drive at my house to the TWC server.
KukriKhan
07-07-2010, 03:24
And there we have it. It's been good playing host to all you fine folks. Really. Have fun back "home", but don't be strangers, OK?
Best of luck, and Godspeed. :bow:
pevergreen
07-07-2010, 03:51
I hope everyone enjoyed their stay. If you feel so inclined, why not visit both forums? New member are always welcome.
:bow:
Spartan198
07-07-2010, 04:42
I'm still getting 500 Errors, so we'll still be here for a little while at least.
NONOPUST
07-07-2010, 05:03
I HAVE BANDS TO SHOW YOU.
I saved them so I wouldn't forget lol.
This is the greatest cover of a rap song I have ever heard, first of all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0RjFMAhXY
Second of all, this band is kind of electronicy, but I like them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tqGOWk74E0
I might be a little biased because I think the singer is gorgeous, but still. I think they have some talent. Tell me what you think[/url]
Haha, thanks man. Much appreciated for saving them :sweetheart:
That rap song cover is alright, but it's definitely at this time a bit too "screamy" for me. I mean I love screaming in certain songs, but I usually like at least some normal singing to go along with it.
Also, about the second: I love I See Stars! I was introduced to them by Justy(can't remember where he heard of them). They have a lot of great songs :yes:
Thanks anyways though :2thumbsup:
ZOMG SO MANY SMILIES!
:turtle:
NONOPUST
07-07-2010, 05:10
Oops, is swearing allowed here? I'm used to TWC and it's love-smiley censor. It won't let me edit my post :(
nicoisbest
07-07-2010, 05:15
http://java.surrealchat.net/chat/twcenter
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