23-08-2004 18:21									#1
	How long will Apolyton last? Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

This is a question I have been nursing for a while. Now, first, the question is NOT how long will MarkG and DanQ ill decide to continue to run the site- that only they can answer.

The question is really how long do all of us really think this site- more specifically these forums, will last.

I aks becuase the internet is really a brand net thing in the grand scheme of things- really mass participation in the net is a decade-old phenomenon (few general sites predate 1994). Apolyton has been around for more than half that short history, which is quite an accomplisment.

But as posters, do you think you might be around for a 'Poly 15 anniversary if the site were still up? Do you think you could be part of an electronic community for so long?

	23-08-2004 19:08									#2
	Re: How long will Apolyton last? Got spare money?

quote: Originally posted by GePap But as posters, do you think you might be around for a 'Poly 15 anniversary if the site were still up? Do you think you could be part of an electronic community for so long?

I've been gaming in one form or another for almost 75% of my life (28 years out of 38), and computer gaming for 19 years, so there's no reason I would stop anytime soon. And 'poly is my favorite place to discuss gaming... so I'm sure I'll keep coming back as long as there's a site to come back to.

	23-08-2004 19:14									#3
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I guess it'll last as long as civilization will last.
And if civilization will cease to exists it will last even longer if another game might be found that is loved by most of this community, or the administrators of this site by then.

	23-08-2004 19:39									#4
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Empire scale strategy gaming isn't going to go away anytime, its been around for long before there was even computers.

	23-08-2004 21:22									#5
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1. the site - assuming the owners are interested, i see a long life. The civ franchise itself doesnt seem to be dead yet, with a future Civ4 - its an open question how long the Firaxis Civ/SMAC franchise will survive. If it doesnt Im optmistic that coverage of other related gaming series could be increased to keep the site alive.


2. Personal use - like Stuie, i mainly use it for other games. OG has the potential, IMHO, to be at least as good as CSIPGS. I suppose there are general forums on strat and related games that would better match my interests, but im not real interested in seeking one out - here I sorta know peoples perspectives.

I also expect to get some of the games covered in the site that i havent played thus far.

	23-08-2004 22:16									#6
	Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

Ill be here until my Apolyton Plus runs out at least. Probably longer. I have been Civing for about 7 or 8 years. Im not going to stop anytime soon

	23-08-2004 22:39									#7
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What is "civing"

I have no intentions of going anywhere. As long as I have a computer and an internet connection I will continue to spam.

	24-08-2004 01:53									#8
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My hope is that 'Poly lasts at least as long as I do.

Monk

	24-08-2004 05:06									#9
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

quote: Originally posted by Japher What is "civing" I have no intentions of going anywhere. As long as I have a computer and an internet connection I will continue to spam.

Its "Civing"

Spam is compatible with it, you should try it

	24-08-2004 12:47									#10
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If Civ dies, the Off Topic will live on. So will other games.

It will merely evolve.

	24-08-2004 23:17									#11
	Got spare money?

I haven't booted up any Civ game in a year and a half.

I'm still here.

ACK!

	24-08-2004 23:26									#12
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I sure hope this place will still be there in 5-10 years...

	25-08-2004 00:04									#13
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

Apolyton will last as long as we continue to read the news pages, post in the forums and the site generates profits (or non significant losses).

	25-08-2004 00:11									#14
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Strangely I did this thread just under a couple of years ago; it may even have the same title. Most people then were predicting a very long life, and I don't think anything has changed. 'Poly (and me ) will be here for 5 more years at least, and probably more.

If anything, the situation is slightly better, since Mark's future ( ) military service was an issue back then, but we got through it fine.

	25-08-2004 20:57									#15
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Useless trivia fact of the day: today it has been exactly 2222 days since Apolyton was founded.

I say it'll last at least another 2222 days

	25-08-2004 21:19									#16
	Support Apolyton, pre-order Civilization IV

4- "2"s ' in a row, isnt that bad luck or something

	25-08-2004 22:21									#17
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

I imagine CivIV will bring new members (and new bugs and controversies) and prolong the life of the site.
The core group of frequent posters ensures that the forums stay lively ( ). I'm sure many will stay for quite a long time.
New games, OG, and OT, as has been mentioned, mean Apolyton will continue to have a raison d'etre .
Myself, I plan on staying as long as it takes to master the art of the well crafted spam.

	25-08-2004 22:31									#18
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations: Deluxe Edition

quote: Originally posted by Aramis Myself, I plan on staying as long as it takes to master the art of the well crafted spam.

Lesson number one:

Read all of Jamski's 11,352 "on topic" posts.

	25-08-2004 22:34									#19
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quote: Originally posted by Stuie Lesson number one: Read all of Jamski's 11,352 "on topic" posts.

Excellent suggestion!

I believe though that this would be lesson 1 thru 11,352

	25-08-2004 22:36									#20
	Suffering from ads?

I think I have. They're hard to miss.

	25-08-2004 23:16									#21
	Got spare money?

quote: Originally posted by Stuie Lesson number one: Read all of Jamski's on topic posts.

Should take a few seconds, I'll be right back.

	25-08-2004 23:17									#22
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

That was a blast.

	26-08-2004 03:10									#23
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quote: Originally posted by CyberShy I guess it'll last as long as civilization will last.

Imagine in turn time on a huge 256x256 map with 31 civs!

on a 300mhz......

Spec.

	26-08-2004 04:56									#24
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10 more years

	26-08-2004 05:13									#25
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quote: I haven't booted up any Civ game in a year and a half. I'm still here.

Same here. I see it will last a few years more...

	26-08-2004 05:48									#26
	Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

Apolyton isn't necessarily tied to the Civ series of games. The OG and OT are both thriving forums that don't mention Civ often if at all.

	26-08-2004 05:57									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Apolyton isn't necessarily tied to the Civ series of games. The OG and OT are both thriving forums that don't mention Civ often if at all.

agreed. essentually it comes down to how long the owners wish to maintain it.

	26-08-2004 06:39									#28
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike Should take a few seconds, I'll be right back... That was a blast.

Are you sure you didn't look through Skanky's one-smiley posts?

	26-08-2004 08:18									#29
	Suffering from ads?

It is possible the quantity of spam will reach a critical mass and this whole place will implode.

	26-08-2004 09:45									#30
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

quote: Originally posted by conmcb25 Ill be here until my Apolyton Plus runs out at least. Probably longer. I have been Civing for about 7 or 8 years. Im not going to stop anytime soon

Bloody Oath