02-06-2005 00:24									#1
	The future of Apolyton? Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

How long will this site go on, and what will you do if (when; all things must come to an end... ) it goes off-line?

All the time invested here... The habit of checking the fora and posting... The (mostly) friendly exchanges... No more... Then what?

Carolus

	02-06-2005 00:31									#2
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Given that this site has been online for quite some years, I can't see why it would go offline anytime soon. The Civ franchise will continue, or at least something similar to Civ games, the community will keep the interest... why not. I can quite see Apolyton online in 2010 and 2015.

Got to admit, though, it's so much of a home online for me that losing this site would be quite sad - there are many sites I visit regularly, a few that I realy like a lot, but there is only one that is like home, and this it is.

	02-06-2005 02:31									#3
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We need a risk mitigation plan containing an agreed upon contigency plan.

	02-06-2005 02:43									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Solver Given that this site has been online for quite some years, I can't see why it would go offline anytime soon. The Civ franchise will continue, or at least something similar to Civ games, the community will keep the interest... why not. I can quite see Apolyton online in 2010 and 2015.

For $140 USD it had better...

quote: Got to admit, though, it's so much of a home online for me that losing this site would be quite sad - there are many sites I visit regularly, a few that I realy like a lot, but there is only one that is like home, and this it is.

	02-06-2005 03:13									#5
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Well, I did have a year without Poly recently. It wasnŽt that bad. But right now IŽd miss it terribly if it went away...

	02-06-2005 03:23									#6
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as King, that won't be permitted anymore

	02-06-2005 03:50									#7
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quote: Originally posted by Solver Given that this site has been online for quite some years, I can't see why it would go offline anytime soon. The Civ franchise will continue, or at least something similar to Civ games, the community will keep the interest... why not. I can quite see Apolyton online in 2010 and 2015. Got to admit, though, it's so much of a home online for me that losing this site would be quite sad - there are many sites I visit regularly, a few that I realy like a lot, but there is only one that is like home, and this it is.

Quoted for truth.

	02-06-2005 05:55									#8
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if the site owners lose interest, I'll learn how to run an internet site and bulletin board and use my own money to keep it alive.

It's like a drug, I can't go without it for very long. I'll sell all my things if I have to. i just need that hit of sweet, sweet poly.

	02-06-2005 06:31									#9
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I'd have to say- this is my favorite forum ever.

It wasn't my first- it was my 2nd [or 3rd if you want to get technical- but the civ II universe was only a hated branching-thread board] [sidgames was my first, but it was a dying wasteland]- but, as Solver notes- it is home.

I check no other forum on a daily basis. On no other forum do I know as many of the personalities. On no other forum do I interact as much. On no other forum do I even approach the amount of posts, time, energy, etc. On no other forum do I like the people, the community, everything as much.

Markos and Dan do a great job and an amazing service here. I really appreciate everything that they do for us and frankly, love this site!

Hopefully Sid keeps releasing games for long into the future so that Apolyton can remain strong.
(hmm... Civ IV c. 2006... shelf life of 4 years--> Apolyton should at least be member-strong until 2010.)

	02-06-2005 06:42									#10
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sid will keep making games, even if I have to hold a gun to his head.

	02-06-2005 08:54									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Solver Given that this site has been online for quite some years, I can't see why it would go offline anytime soon. The Civ franchise will continue, or at least something similar to Civ games, the community will keep the interest... why not. I can quite see Apolyton online in 2010 and 2015. Got to admit, though, it's so much of a home online for me that losing this site would be quite sad - there are many sites I visit regularly, a few that I realy like a lot, but there is only one that is like home, and this it is.

Quoted For Truth. Poly dieing would make baby Jebus cry

	02-06-2005 13:07									#12
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It'll become Pekka's blog. Hell, it's halfway there already.

	02-06-2005 14:01									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Shogun Gunner as King, that won't be permitted anymore

Woe is me, the responsibility of ruling weighs heavily on my shoulders...

	02-06-2005 14:03									#14
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...he said to an Emperor.

I'd hate to see what a Diety's responsibilities are, though.

	02-06-2005 14:12									#15
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we'll continue until all lifers' subscriptions end

	02-06-2005 14:23									#16
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I'll always keep visiting poly.
If not only for the matter of fact that this is the only msgboard on which I'm one of the oldies, the veterans. One of those who were there from the beginning. Hence, those 2 months don't make a difference, don't they (don't say that they do since I'll cancel my plus subscription )

Oh, and I've even became an emperor lately (while I wasn't watching) Of course I'll stay overhere for eternity

Hmmm that reminds me that I didn't got a good fight with Ming or Markos for the past couple of.... years?
Gotta do something about that

	02-06-2005 15:17									#17
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG we'll continue until all lifers' subscriptions end

	02-06-2005 16:39									#19
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To the last banana dancing... Apolyton shall live! All glory to the banana!

	02-06-2005 17:25									#20
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG we'll continue until all lifers' subscriptions end

Not planning on going on a rampage, are you Markos? :worry:

---
On another subject- what's with the 'quoted for truth' campaign, I've seen at least three posters mention that in the past 3 days... why did the trend suddenly become so popular while I was on vacation?

	02-06-2005 17:56									#21
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quote: Originally posted by CyberShy I'll always keep visiting poly. If not only for the matter of fact that this is the only msgboard on which I'm one of the oldies, the veterans.

You only registered in 1999, n00b!1!!
I mean... DL!

	02-06-2005 18:04									#22
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG we'll continue until all lifers' subscriptions end

Mark G, I have to say, as I was reading this post, I have found a home and a home for a Troll, especially a Grandpa Troll is not easy to find

Thank you and Dan for this hard work!

Look Ma no attachments!!

Grandpa Troll

	02-06-2005 18:06									#23
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quote: Originally posted by DRoseDARs ...he said to an Emperor. I'd hate to see what a Diety's responsibilities are, though.

I am sorry but could not resist..

A "Diety" has the responsibility of keeping all sub diety posters fit for duty..

however a "DEITY" well, I could tell ya but then well I would have to smoke ya

Thats strictly privelged information

Gramps

	02-06-2005 23:02									#24
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Civ4 should give 'Poly a boost for a couple of years. After that it's bound to stick around for a while (subject to owners remaining interested), and any future Civ game will boost it again.

	03-06-2005 00:02									#25
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it'd be nice if Rise of Nations or GalCiv could bring in as many new members as Civilization managed to effect.

	03-06-2005 00:08									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Mercator You only registered in 1999, n00b!1!! I mean... DL!

Maaaarkooooooos
the older children are pestering me (ok, where's the crying smiley if you need it )

	03-06-2005 00:08									#27
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quote: Originally posted by DarkCloud it'd be nice if Rise of Nations or GalCiv could bring in as many new members as Civilization managed to effect.

I am not sure what happened with RON or RON T&P?

It is actually a very decent game but man when you try to keep up with several thousand units

I am wondering if AOE:III would have a chance here?

It is a RTS not a TBS but actually pretty decent, just might not make it in the CIV related category

me and Solver are big old fans of it and maybe we could somehow incorporate it under the Other Games if nothing else

Gramps

	03-06-2005 00:09									#28
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the only bad thing about civ4 is it's bound to bring in lots of people and slow the site down . I don't like my off topic posting being interfered with.

	03-06-2005 00:34									#29
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If the owners ever made a decision to stop operating Apolyton, I would hope that they would poll current members to see if there was an individual or group of individuals that would be willing to take on the job.

There is a lot of technical capability and business experience in the current membership. For example, the group that has started up Eventis.

	03-06-2005 01:03									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Dissident the only bad thing about civ4 is it's bound to bring in lots of people and slow the site down

just a month ago we practically doubled our maximum forum capacity if you havent paid attention...