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ShadesWolf
08-25-2002, 15:07
Ok guys I have sent EA an email ref number '020825-000189' asking them what their future plans are
If I get a reply I will let you all now

Keep your fingers crossed guys...
08-25-2002, 16:22
Erm, who needs the Shogun servers and EA???

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ShadesWolf
08-25-2002, 16:23
I totally agree Tera

But they keep asking the same question, so this will put it to bed once and for all http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif
08-25-2002, 16:28
Thanks for the try anyway.

But all remember there is always the fake server...

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Kas
08-25-2002, 20:56
Disagree strongly!

I will get MTW and move on like the fast majority, but keep in mind the Org was and is a "Total War" fansite.

IMHO it's the Org's duty to support ALL TW players, not only those who will buy the newest version of the game.

What if the next Total War game will be: Sesame Street Total War?

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Jochi Khan
08-25-2002, 21:04
Tera
Slight problem with Fakeserver. I can set up as a server but ....it seems.....problem for others either joining or being unable to see public chat.
Tosa and I tried this out night before last.........Jochi Khan

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1dread1lahll
08-26-2002, 05:07
Ive heard that "Pulling the plug" and not saying a word about it is somewhat standard with many game sites..would be interesting you dont get a reply......
TenkiSoratoti
08-26-2002, 07:54
i cant even play on the damn server, there should be a guide with everylast deatil on how to do it.

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Puzz3D
08-26-2002, 20:34
Tera,

The people who need the Shogun server are people like Annie who don't have the hardware to run MTW and have no prospect of getting the hardware anytime soon.
08-26-2002, 20:39
Quote Originally posted by Puzz3D:
Tera,

The people who need the Shogun server are people like Annie who don't have the hardware to run MTW and have no prospect of getting the hardware anytime soon. [/QUOTE]

When I said the Shogun servers, I meant the EA ones. And I do believe they won't come back up unfortunately...but we have the fake server at least...

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ShadesWolf
08-26-2002, 21:09
So the reply is as follows

Quote Discussion Thread
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Response (Box Ted E.) - 08/25/2002 07:20 PM
We are currently looking into the situation, it should be resolved shortly.
[/QUOTE]

So sorry guys this tell us nothing, they didnt answer any of the questions, just the usual expected reply
TenkiSoratoti
08-27-2002, 06:29
damn them to hell im gonna ring them in person.

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Sjakihata
08-27-2002, 16:38
Even when I get MTW I will still play shoggy, so I thank you Shadeswolf for your effort http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif

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ShadesWolf
08-27-2002, 17:39
OK guys, next part of the thread.

I have had no meaningful reply from EA, just the usual cr*p - 'we are looking in it'

So I have sent a couple of emails to some PC gaming magazines, telling them what I think of the service we are currently being given by the EA server.

If I get a reply I will let u all know !!!!
KukriKhan
08-27-2002, 20:08
Assuming that 212.36.147.193 is the correct IP address for the EA's STW server, using PC Pitstop's "Ping" and "Tracert" utilities shows it still active, though I still can't connect thru the game interface.

So I guess they haven't literally "pulled the plug"...but I'm beginning to suspect that maybe they're using that server for one of their newer games (Battlefield 1942's demo is very active right now, for example). That would be crappy.

I'm gonna follow ShadesWolf and write to Maximum PC about companies dropping game support.

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KafirChobee
08-27-2002, 22:02
Ok, OK. Well, I sent a few messages to EA. One answer was the standard "We are looking into the problem, and contacting the person responsible for the server" , and another telling me the person responsible is on holiday 'til the 2nd of Sept (if I interpretted it correctly). Did give me a home address, but what is the point? Will send a email to PC Gamer, not that it will do any good - but, couldn't hurt.

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ShadesWolf
09-03-2002, 12:05
No reply from either of the emails....

Still no other reply from EA

Latest copy of PCgamer (uk) came today, no mention of my email in there either http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/frown.gif
NinjaKilla
09-03-2002, 17:24
lol can't see PCGamer criticising anything Total War. http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/frown.gif

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ShadesWolf
09-03-2002, 17:38
http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif
Krasturak
09-03-2002, 20:44
Quote Originally posted by ShadesWolf:
Latest copy of PCgamer (uk) came today, no mention of my email in there either http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/frown.gif[/QUOTE]

Why would they publish a criticism of a major advertising client?
Jochi Khan
09-03-2002, 21:53
KukriKhan

EA sent me an email with a demo of Battlefield 1942 as an attachment.
This after all the flack they have received from me via emails phone calls and a stinking letter.
What I call a flaming cheek.
They hope I will buy another of their games?????......Jochi Khan

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Jochi Khan
09-03-2002, 21:55
KukriKhan

EA sent me an email with a demo of Battlefield 1942 as an attachment.
This after all the flack they have received from me via emails phone calls and a stinking letter.
What I call a flaming cheek.
They hope I will buy another of their games?????......Jochi Khan

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Do your best and do it according to your own inner standard-call it conscience-not just according to society's knowledge and judgement of your deeds.
ShadesWolf
09-04-2002, 12:13
** Krasturak **

PC games are independant from gaming mag companies as far as Im concerned http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif

IF a mag is to much game/ company orientated in my opinion people wont buy that mag. So if PC gamer are walking the tight rope of 'Not criticising a major advertising client' they should be careful.

People buy mags to see what a game is like, Should I or should I not buy this game (Y/N)

If this is no longer there point, well what is there point......

Personnelly, I totally disagree, EA advertise in PC gamer because people read it.

END of point http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif