Manx Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 If there's one thing that the "CMs - Bad News" & Club's "Manx/CM's Pledge" threads underline, it's the fact that the people who make up this forum/community are amongst the most kindest, thoughtful (and generous!) bunch of guy's you are ever likely to meet. I've never met any of you in person, but i still class you as being friends (albeit long distance friends). So what is going on then? -- CM's WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN. I have given your suggestions of helping out financially a great deal of thought over the past few days. It didn't take long for me to realise that there was no way i could except any money from a community that is founded entirely on providing resources free from any monetary considerations (voluntarily given or otherwise). If i had excepted and everyone who had pledged to give money did so, then yes, i could afford to keep CM's going, but long-term i believe it would have been a mistake to go down this road. Besides all the offers of cash (if this wasn't already enough!), i have also received a number of offers and suggestions regarding practical ways in which the site could continue to function. All i will say is that one of the offers of help i did receive, and one for which i am very grateful for, should solve my seemingly constant battle with the demons known as "Bandwidth" and "Diskspace". Discussions are on-going and nothing is set in stone yet, but if everything works out, i believe it will be beneficial to the community WITHOUT anyone having to dip into their pockets! Thanks again for your support...i won't forget this. [ 10-23-2001: Message edited by: Manx ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineCape Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 In short, are you telling us that the COMBAT MISSION site will only be down for a short period of time before you hook it up to a new server brandwith solution? Regards, Charl Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Sniper Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Manx we will miss you and I know all of us hope things will work out. SS peiper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Aargh, I'm confused!! "CM's WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN" but "Discussions are on-going"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwolf Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 I'm sorry for being late. In the OpenSource software community it is a common problem that the person who has time to do a website might not be the same person who can access to high-bandwidth servers. The solution is to maintain a primary site that is not publically accessable, but only for a few "mirrors", who synchronize the contents on a regular basis. That way the maintainer's machine has only a fraction of the bandwidth needs and the high-bandwidth people don't need to invest more time than to set up the mirror. Users then download from one of the mirrors. I (co-)maintain such infrastructure for the CMUCL and FreeBSD sites and will be helpful in selecting and setting up the right software. This software does not mean to pull over the full website every day, in fact you don't even need to pull over whole files in many case, just the differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Juju: Aargh, I'm confused!! "CM's WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN" but "Discussions are on-going"??<hr></blockquote> It seems Manx has adopted the Madmatt method of information dissemination - say one thing and imply another. I interpret Manx's announcement to mean that COMBAT MISSIONS as we know it will disappear, but that Manx will be able to continue his work elsewhere and in a way that won't be restricted by bandwith or storage concerns. Maybe he has taken our donations and purchased the bankrupt Exodus? I am as confused as the rest of you, but I, perhaps foolishly, take the optimistic view that everything will work out for the best for all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Well....now I'm really confused (even more than usual). :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted October 23, 2001 Author Share Posted October 23, 2001 I can't talk....i'd be dragged out blindfolded and shot a dawn! When the time comes, i'll sing like a bird, and then all will become clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Meyer Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 I think what Manx maent is, he will still recieve Mods, but the way people download them will be different. I read something about using morpheus, it's a software similiar to napster. You can download MP3s and also movies, images and SOFTWARE. So if we all get morpheus, which I already got, and manx host the mods this way, it's free, unlimmited space (well his HD) and no bandwith issues. The only problem is looking for the files, but you can search up a certain person. So if Manx signs up under a certain name and tells us what it is, you can keep him in a sort of buddy list thing. That way you know when he is on and DL the mods you need. Hope that clears it up, and I am not 100% if this is what he will be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 pssssst....... "its a conspiracy, MadMatt and BTS are involved and no one wants to talk about anything!" (if this is in fact the truth, it is just a Wild guess on my part, to be honest I have not leaked any confidential info, as WAY up here in Canada I clearly, other than several thousands of e-mail contacts, and the WHOLE internet) don't have any way to get anywhere near ANY confidential information.. Soo......... I will just continue to speculate and guess Any other guesses or speculation? -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 just testing my new Signature file..... [ 10-23-2001: Message edited by: aka_tom_w ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowotny Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Thanks for everything Manx. I hope the site doesn't die off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoot Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Manx's work continuing elsewhere + dragged out and shot at dawn = think real hard and I believe you may solve the equation on your own. Thanks for the heads up, Manx. We await an eventual announcement with bells on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted October 24, 2001 Author Share Posted October 24, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Nowotny: Thanks for everything Manx. I hope the site doesn't die off though.<hr></blockquote> CM's - At least it went out with a bang (10 mods in its last ever update), but you haven't heard the last from me! I will be back...and this time i really will mean business! Tip -- Buy another hard-drive for your PC/Mac -- your gonna need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 That's what I like, Manx, a man who gives me an excuse to upgrade my hardware! I look forward to the Return of the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogface21 Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Yes!!! I bet Manx is gearing up to host CMBB mods and other goodies, kinda like CMHQ but Manx style. This would free up Madmatt so he can tease and tickle us with his little comments about things in CMBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Tip -- Buy another hard-drive for your PC/Mac -- your gonna need it!<hr></blockquote> What a coinkedink, I just installed a new 40 Gig HD today. All that vast, empty space, just waiting to be filled up with mods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted October 24, 2001 Author Share Posted October 24, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Buckeye: I look forward to the Return of the King! <hr></blockquote> Me Squire!...Nay! I be just a pawn, a humble servant - there to satisfy a modsluts every wish and desire. ...and besides, thy real King -- the one they call "The Bald-One", would have your head rolling around in a basket if he didst hear such blasphemous remarks uttered in his court. Now be off with you! Later - snaps out of dream-like state: errr sorry...i've been playing Stronghold for most of the night. [ 10-23-2001: Message edited by: Manx ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 A pawn, when played right, can checkmate a king young grasshopper. You playing the demo or is the full version of stronghold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted October 24, 2001 Author Share Posted October 24, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Cooper: You playing the demo or is the full version of stronghold out.<hr></blockquote> The FULL one's out....at least in the UK anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtaskagain Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 It's out in the US too. I've been playing it all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted October 24, 2001 Author Share Posted October 24, 2001 To tell you the truth, i'm a little disppointed in it really. The maps are tiny, the screen res only goes to 1024x768, the character path-finding is useless and whenever you start a combat scenario your entire army is all bunched together right at the edge of the map with all the various units mixed up with each other. [ 10-23-2001: Message edited by: Manx ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 And there's no QBs (that I know of) and no mods and no 14" guns and no JagdTigers and it's just not CM. But it is kind of fun. Manx, I thought you said your web hosting was paid up until the Spring. Is CM's done already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinCheng+ Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Manx, Happy to hear that everything will be alright and in order. Hear from you soon. (...clear throat...) As far as my conspiracy theory goes, I think Manx's site will get combined into CMHQ! (I begin to miss the o'CMBorg) Just speculation, okay? BTW, Manx, please remove the link to my "shameful" site. It should ease a little. Griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted October 24, 2001 Author Share Posted October 24, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Pvt. Ryan: And there's no QBs (that I know of) and no mods and no 14" guns and no JagdTigers and it's just not CM. But it is kind of fun. Manx, I thought you said your web hosting was paid up until the Spring. Is CM's done already?<hr></blockquote> "It's just not CM" -- that just about sums it up perfectly. CM's -- Yes it is paid for until March 2002, but since the site cannot be expanded any further without a major cash injection, it has reached it's limits and is all but finished. There will be no-one more sad to see it's demise than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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