« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2  All

Topic: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?  (Read 7089 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline _Rondo_GE The OutLaw

  • Commodore
  • *
  • Posts: 10018
  • Gender: Male
Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« on: March 26, 2009, 11:28:45 pm »
I've been going to Gamepsy now and the game is taking a beating.  Hardly anyone there anymore.  A few 1v1 to be had.  This was my conversation, maybe its my epitaph as a player...

<KR_Rondo_XC>   thosuands played this game online once
<KR_Rondo_XC>   when i first started playing
<KR_Rondo_XC>   i never thought i'd be one of the last
<KR_Rondo_XC>   Josh ever comehere anymore?
<000---Mixx---000>   nope
<000---Mixx---000>   been awhile
<KR_Rondo_XC>   I'm not sure how to bring people here
<KR_Rondo_XC>   Josh was the last key
<KR_Rondo_XC>   firesouls 4.0 prolonged the game but we need something new
<KR_Rondo_XC>   anyway gtg
<KR_Rondo_XC>   i'll be back
<KR_Rondo_XC>   gn
<000---Mixx---000>   im off as well
<000---Mixx---000>   night
Logged

Offline KBF-Crim

  • 1st Deacon ,Church of Taldren
  • Global Moderator
  • Commodore
  • *
  • Posts: 12271
  • Gender: Male
  • Crim,son of Rus'l
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2009, 12:27:03 am »
Well...we're still playing on the forge ;D
Logged

Offline knightstorm

  • His Imperial Highness, Norton II, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico
  • Lt. Commander
  • *
  • Posts: 2107
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2009, 04:07:32 am »
Traffic is a bit higher on weekends.
Logged

Offline TAnimaL

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 772
  • Gender: Male
    • Combat Logs from the Cold Depths of Space
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2009, 10:39:01 am »
I'll confess, I use Gamespy selfishly - I've been playing SFC 1v1 against the same player for 6 years (and SFB for the past 23 years...) and we use Gamespy as a convenient way to connect.  We've been using a modified shiplist to suite our needs, not that I couldn't switch back...

Most of the time there it seems to me that there's a few people meeting  who already know each other as well. And a few conversations I've witnessed have been nasty arguments about so-and-so cheating or not. Not conducive to joining in.

I've told myself several times that someday I should join in some random games with new players, but I can barely manage the time to connect with my longtime archenemy, so I don't know when I'll do that. Maybe soon, I say, and then 3 mos. go by.

Is SFC on Gamespy in danger of going away because of lack of interest? THat might be enough to shake up my routine. I like the idea of a Gamespy SFC community, even if I'm off in a quiet corner by myself.
Logged

Offline Roychipoqua_Mace

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 786
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 02:26:51 pm »
I have noticed that the population is shrinking, too.
Quote from: knightstorm on March 27, 2009, 04:07:32 am
Traffic is a bit higher on weekends.
Knight is right. Even so, the Friday/Saturday nighttime crowd hasn't been 20 people for a while now.
Logged

Offline knightstorm

  • His Imperial Highness, Norton II, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico
  • Lt. Commander
  • *
  • Posts: 2107
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 05:52:38 pm »
Quote from: Roychipoqua_Mace on March 27, 2009, 02:26:51 pm
I have noticed that the population is shrinking, too.
Quote from: knightstorm on March 27, 2009, 04:07:32 am
Traffic is a bit higher on weekends.
Knight is right. Even so, the Friday/Saturday nighttime crowd hasn't been 20 people for a while now.
:knuppel2: :iamwithstupid: :whip: :rollingpin: :cuss:
Roy, you're supposed to be trying to promote it so we can get more people to sign on.

btw, this thing really needs a smiley that has a board with a nail sticking out of it.
Logged

Offline Roychipoqua_Mace

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 786
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 11:58:28 pm »
Oh... well... we had a good amount on tonight. SVC and Bethke signed on for a while, that was pretty fun.
Logged

Offline Rod ONeal

  • D.Net Beta Tester
  • Commander
  • *
  • Posts: 3592
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2009, 02:14:47 am »
Quote from: Roychipoqua_Mace on March 27, 2009, 11:58:28 pm
Oh... well... we had a good amount on tonight. SVC and Bethke signed on for a while, that was pretty fun.

:rofl:
Logged
If Romulans aren't cowards, then why do they taste like chicken?

Offline EmeraldEdge

  • D.Net VIP
  • Lt. Commander
  • *
  • Posts: 1161
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2009, 02:30:08 am »
Well, I've got the disc around here somewhere, and my brother has been hounding me to install so we can play.  I'm runnin' vista on my main computer so I guess that means no Dynaverse, right?   I could always put it on my backup, but the seating there isn't the best for gaming.   Hmmmm.
Logged

Offline Roychipoqua_Mace

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 786
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2009, 01:34:38 pm »
Rondo, do you mean "something new" like SFC4, or more along the lines of a different shiplist? Hardcore or SFB-OP would be interesting.
Logged

Offline FPF-Paladin

  • 'Thou shalt not CAD.' - DH
  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 588
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2009, 03:45:35 pm »
What times do you guys normally show up on GameSpy?
Logged
~Life cannot find reasons to sustain it, cannot be a source of decent mutual regard, unless each of us resolves to breathe such qualities into it. ~

Offline knightstorm

  • His Imperial Highness, Norton II, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico
  • Lt. Commander
  • *
  • Posts: 2107
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2009, 04:45:20 pm »
Quote from: FPF-Paladin on March 28, 2009, 03:45:35 pm
What times do you guys normally show up on GameSpy?

We're usually on Friday-Sunday between 9PM and 1AM Eastern
Logged

Offline Magnum357

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 641
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2009, 01:58:02 am »
Guys, I wouldn't panick.  Even if we can't play on Gamespy anymore (I do try to show up occasionally), there is always the program "Kali".  Its basically like Gamespy (but with far fewer adds) and can play many older games (even some new ones) just like GSA does.  Just go to www.kali.net and check it out.  I know you can play SFC1 on it, and I have heard EAW and OP can run it aswell.  You will need to get a "lifetime" membership for it though, but its dirt cheap! 

Heck, you will be suprised how many old games can run with Kali.
Logged
"I sure am glad I like SFB!" - Magnum357 (me)

Offline Tulwar

  • Lt. Commander
  • *
  • Posts: 1333
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2009, 08:16:59 am »
WWW.kali.net sounds like a good idea.  I still can't get on Gamespy.
Logged
Cannon (can' nun) n.  An istrument used to rectify national boundries.  Ambrois Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

Offline Roychipoqua_Mace

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 786
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2009, 09:47:38 am »
Magnum, are you willing to give us any news on that new list of yours?  ;)

Kali looks nice. There's also SFCDirect, which might be a little slower than GSA with chat functions, but a lot more stable overall.

Quote from: Tulwar on March 29, 2009, 08:16:59 am
WWW.kali.net sounds like a good idea.  I still can't get on Gamespy.
What is the issue you're having? Many people have had trouble staying logged in on Gamespy, but I haven't heard of not being able to sign in at all.
Logged

Offline Magnum357

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 641
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2009, 07:14:18 pm »
Quote from: Roychipoqua_Mace on March 29, 2009, 09:47:38 am
Magnum, are you willing to give us any news on that new list of yours?  ;)

What would you like to know?   :huh:
Logged
"I sure am glad I like SFB!" - Magnum357 (me)

Offline Roychipoqua_Mace

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 786
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2009, 02:39:17 pm »
Just curious about some things, like whether you are staying with the 8 empire/8 cartels layout or adding in some new races, and whether or not you plan to include only line and command ships, or perhaps the conjectural and non-warships. If we are talking about a new list to put some life into GSA, this might be it.
Logged

Offline Red Sector A

  • Ensign
  • *
  • Posts: 2
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2009, 02:52:13 pm »
I just reinstalled SFC II - EAW and I'm looking for a place to play someone on-line.  I used to play quite a bit back in the Star Lance days.  I am tired of playing the AI.  Does anyone know where I might find an on-line match?  I tried Gamespy for several days but never logged on when there was someone else in the lobby.  Thanks in advance.

Logged

Offline Roychipoqua_Mace

  • Lt.
  • *
  • Posts: 786
  • Gender: Male
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2009, 03:14:44 pm »
Sorry, I never see anyone play EAW in Gamespy anymore. I think there might be an EAW Dynaverse server but that might not be crowded, either. Everyone plays Orion Pirates now. Copies should be cheap, or there might be alternatives...
Logged

Offline Red Sector A

  • Ensign
  • *
  • Posts: 2
Re: Is it finally over on Gamepsy?
« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2009, 03:30:36 pm »
Thanks for the information.  I might track down a copy of OP.  Is this being played on Gamespy or another server?


Logged
Pages: [1] 2  All
« previous next »