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February 14, 2006 7:57:38 PM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
This is DIRECTLY from StarDock...

"t requires an updated version of Stardock Central that has been designed to make use of our updated server farm infrastructure. So in theory, your download speeds should be very fast."

So the clear implication is that they have CHANGED Stardock Central from free-range servers to servers being tortured in some sinister-sounding 'server farm infrastructure.'

Servers are tools, yes, but can they not have some dignity and freedom and happiness in their short lives of toil? Why a server farm infrastructure? Why not FREE-RANGE servers? So that they can frolic and play, rather than being cooped up and every bit of productivity can be wrung out of them? It is cruel, heartless, and morally wrong.

See what happens when you make me wait for the game like everyone else...;>)
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Reply #1 February 14, 2006 8:03:46 PM
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hehehe, they are better on the farm than on one of my kat hunting preserves.

W/R
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Reply #2 February 14, 2006 8:11:40 PM
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I'd like to add another thing: I was going to start a thread, whining about not being able to pre-download the files at 2 a.m. here in germany. But after opening Stardock Central I was shocked to find that it is already online. And to add insult to injury it is even using my whole bandwidth...

Dang, now I have to go to bed grumpy, not being able to complain.

[/rant]

And completely off topic: Go, Stardock go!
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Reply #3 February 14, 2006 8:36:08 PM
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The antibiotics we pump into them makes them fast and juicy though!
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Reply #4 February 14, 2006 8:38:43 PM
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mmm... sever juice... fresh from the farm!
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Reply #5 February 14, 2006 9:45:59 PM
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Just as long as you don't have them on steroids, Frogboy. Cuz then they'd never get into the Hall of Fame.

Or something.

- Ash
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Reply #6 February 14, 2006 10:07:32 PM
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Send them to my death furnaces (E-mail received from the Drenging empire)
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Reply #7 February 14, 2006 10:12:56 PM
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The servers are much happier on the farm, and you don't want them angry...
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Reply #8 February 14, 2006 10:26:51 PM
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wow! you guys are really desperate to get this game.

Well I hate to post and run, but as a member of the private gamma test I have two options right now:
1) Stay and read bizarre posts about rumors of mutant servers on steroids running amok, or
2) Play a few rounds of GalCiv 2

I think my choice is clear.

PS: The game is super fun, the user-creatable ship designs look great, and the addiction factor is HIGH! If you thought Beta 5 was good, wait until you see the final version... but I've already said too much.
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Reply #9 February 14, 2006 10:31:36 PM
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u know ur not helping in fact ur making the wait more unbearble but thanks for the more info
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Reply #10 February 14, 2006 10:57:41 PM
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*chomps on some immorally farmed chicken*

Mmmm...tastes like server.
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Reply #11 February 14, 2006 11:31:51 PM
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wow! you guys are really desperate to get this game.

Well I hate to post and run, but as a member of the private gamma test I have two options right now:
1) Stay and read bizarre posts about rumors of mutant servers on steroids running amok, or
2) Play a few rounds of GalCiv 2

I think my choice is clear.

PS: The game is super fun, the user-creatable ship designs look great, and the addiction factor is HIGH! If you thought Beta 5 was good, wait until you see the final version... but I've already said too much.


You DO realize that there is enough time until we can play this game to hunt down and kill those who are currently enjoying it???
Especially those who rub our faces in the fact???
Brad may have pity on you and release those EXE files before we find you, then again he might not....

Chris.
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Reply #12 February 14, 2006 11:42:57 PM
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You DO realize that there is enough time until we can play this game to hunt down and kill those who are currently enjoying it???


Start in zip code 30346. I'll be here until Thursday. My laptop has the release candidate. MUAHAHAHA!!

Especially those who rub our faces in the fact???


But that is my reward for all the testing and bug reporting I've done. It was clearly stated in the non-disclosure form that I may: "rub it in the faces of the general public that you are playing the game prior to retail release, provided you do not disclose any aspects of the game that are not considered to be public knowledge and have not been provided to the media in an official press release..." Sorry, I'm just following the agreement.

Brad may have pity on you and release those EXE files before we find you, then again he might not...


If I have to run like a coward, then so be it.
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Reply #13 February 15, 2006 2:42:31 AM
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Concentrated Server Feeding Operations (CSFOs) are highly controversial. They allow companies to maximize efficiency at the cost of the basic dignity of servers. In addition to violating common decency, each CSFO generates enough forum waste to overload the forum waste treatment capacity of New York City, which has 17 such treatment plants. Various species of microbes have been found only in this highly toxic waste, including dinoflagellates (such as the "troll" genus) that lead to the dreaded "forum rot". It is highly communicable, and there is no known cure.
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Reply #14 February 15, 2006 5:15:05 PM
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"rub it in the faces of the general public that you are playing the game
prior to retail release, provided you do not disclose any aspects of the game
that are not considered to be public knowledge and have not been provided to the
media in an official press release..."


LOL
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Reply #15 February 15, 2006 5:40:10 PM
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...and I thought US-4 was the new location where the servers could graze and lay eggs when and where they wanted...
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Reply #16 February 15, 2006 6:13:42 PM
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... and I thought US-4 was the precursor (horrible pun, I know) of that even more horrible boy band... Link
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Reply #17 February 15, 2006 6:22:40 PM
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horrible boy band... Link

Oh my god! What a horrible link!
I'll make sure these guys are in the first line when the Drengins come...
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