Pre-Christmas Chat with Aaron
 

Hello, People

I'm planning on asking Aaron if he has the time to do another Chat Session on #spaceempires the week before Christmas. So with that in mind, here is my poll.. (note times and dates are for California, you do the math)

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You have my vote for Friday Evening.

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This is good. Now I can finally get a chance to update that SE:V information on my website. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

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I'd go with *any* day, but not in the morning.

Of course, if nessesary, I'd stay up all night to catch it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Wednesday afternoon. There is a 6 hour timedifference between CA and Kleigat Pampercity.
I hope the time will be suitable, otherwise I'll have to go and read the chat logs again.

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I voted for evening.

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FYI: I'm waiting for a reply on the chat session idea from Aaron. I'd guess he'll like the idea and let me know when is a good time for him. If enough interest is given and the poll results support the idea, I might be able to convince Aaron to do a double chat session to accomidate both europe and north america.

Off hand I'd say that a chat session in the morning before he dives into his work for the day (approx 9am California time) and one at the end of the day either after he gets home or before he heads home in the early evening (6pm California time). But first I need to hear from him. I sure hope i haven't jumped the gun.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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You are in GMT -2? California is GMT -8...

Will my moderation services be required again, or would you like to volunteer to do it David? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Fyron would be a great moderator, or assistant moderator. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

/me slips fyron some $$ under the table to move my questions to the top of the list when I ask one. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Hi fyron, I would prefer that you moderate, and or perhaps tesco. I might try to get the whole se5 dev team into the chat room and have us as side guests. but this is all providing that Aaron's reply is favorable. He's obviously busy, because these past few days replies from him have been slower than usual.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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I know why Aaron wants to have a chat.... To accept pre-orders for SE V. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

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I voted friday evening,but anyday is fine with me.

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I would think there would be a LONG>>>>>>>>>>>&g t;>>>>>> list of pre orders already http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif. Anyways this sounds el greatoes.

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evening is rather hard for our friends in europe

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Wednesday morning... I'm stayin' home...

<raps>"Go Aaron, it's my Birthday... Go Aaron, it's my Birthday..."

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Evening would be most convenient for those of us who have to go to school/college/university. Afternoon and morning would exclude me (and possibly others). Then again, there is the concern for those of you in Europe.....damn time zones!

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Ok, is this the week of the 12th, or the week of the 19th? It makes a difference for me, since the week of the 12th has finals and term papers, and the week of the 19th has me traveling cross-country (to a location with dialup, yick!).

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Still waiting for a reply, but the aim is for the week of 19th to the 24th. I figure whatever is Aarons' Last day before the hollidays he can do a chat in the morning and before he leaves in the late afternoon evening. The only question is IF he feel up to it, and When is best for him.

Like I said I'll keep you posted.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Is it possible to have it on the weekend. I know most of us are pretty busy and as previously said, the evening is not good for europeans. If we could have it on a weekend we wouldn't have to set the time to evening and we might get more people there.

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Most people at this time of year are more than busy on weekends. (you know shopping for xmas gifts and installing winter tires, etc, etc..) But I'll mention it to Aaron, you never know.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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I just got a 'first response' from Aaron. in a word,.. "YES!" he is happy to have a 'Chat Session' in the week before xmas. I'll be getting his availability times later today.

So, please spread the word and get people to respond to this poll. (we will more than likely have two chats to help make it easier for our international friends to join) The results of this poll should help in narrowing down the day.

Thank you, and I'll keep you posted.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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*UPDATE* The day has been confirmed..

Wednesday December 22. Now to lock down a time..

Note: Aaron has said that he would prefer only one chat session. So with that in mind I think a late afternoon chat might be best.

Comments welcome, Cheers!

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If it's late afternoon, would that mean after about 4 PM Pacific time? If it's before that I'll still be in school, and not able to make it...which would really suck!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

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I think we have to go with Aaron's wishes on this. He might *knock back* the release date if we pester him too much http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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3 PST is cool by me. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

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AHHH thats Finals week but that day is a half day http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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I have suggested to Aaron 4 to 6pm (california time) I'm still waiting for his reply on the time. He might have to make arrangements to get home earlier and chat from home, or let his wife know he intends to be a bit later than usual on that day. Aaron will have the final word on when, I did my part by setting up the chat, and giving him my suggestions.

I'll be there regardless of the time and hope to see many of you there too.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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I assumed that Aaron did work at home - or does he maintain an office of sorts somewhere?

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4 PM PST is good. 5 PM PST is better.

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just to be clear cailfornia is two hours behind the midwest about correct or is more then that.

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Just to post, I'm excited about this too. What time GMT?

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According to Fyron, Aaron's on the same time as me.

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It's now official,..

Christmas Chat with Aaron Hall, Wednesday December 22, from 5pm to 6pm (California time).

Could someone you frequents the se4 forums at yahoo post this info there? Thanks.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

P.S. Also, could someone post links and revelant info on how to get to #spaceempires. Thanks again.

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http://seirc.spaceempires.net/

http://www.spaceempires.net/home/modules.php?name=Irc

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DAMN!! That means the chat is at 03:00 hours my time. Grr...
Ah well, that means I'll have to read the chatlogs again. You can't have it all. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

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Tim, here's an idea,.. go to bed about an hour and a half earlier than usual and set your alarm, wake up, make a coffee and join the chat. After the chat crawl back into bed and dream of se5. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif (oh, and don't forget to reset your alarm to it's regular time or you'll be stuck in the se5 dreamworld forever.)

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Hmm... David, I don't think that's a good idea. I get up mostly at )6:45 hours. If I do what you suggested I would need a huge cup of coffee and I don't think my body can handle that much cafeine. That would be enough to let me walk the ceilings for an entire day. Think Beavis-style behaviour. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

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Try kool-aid. Sure, it's horrible. But in the morning, it's absolutly hideous. Wake you right up.

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I have no idea what kind of stuff you mean, but I think it's really horrible. Maybe I should look at a pic of Barbara Streisand.
"Warning, this episode contains Spooky Vision!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rant.gif

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Well, first, it's cheap. Second, it's an attempt to chemically duplicate fruit drinks.

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Kool-Aid is okay if you mix it with lemonade. Especially raspberry lemonade. Mmm. Oh the sweet and sour goodness. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

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Blasphemy! Kool-Aid is always crap. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Hmmm... I should just be getting home then. I'll be on dialup, but that's good enough for IRC. I should be able to manage. I think. I hope...

Unless DEG curses us with screenshots. Curse because it will take me several minutes to download unless they are highly compressed. And I don't wanna wait http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Hmm, I *might* be able to catch the Last little bit of the chat. I'm in the Pacific time zone, but I usually don't get home from work until almost 6:00 or so. Just before Christmas is a busy time of year at work...

Well, I guess if I miss the chat, I'll just read the log.

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Like I said in another thread,.. let's make Dec 22nd and the #spaceempires chat room the day and place for this years SE xmas party. I encourage everyone to try and drop by there at any time. If you can manage to be there when Aaron shows up, all the better, if not we can still have fun.

As for releasing screenshots or any other artwork, I can and do make lots of 'fluff' but the decision of if and when to publish any is always up to Aaron. I'll try to do some special stuff for the occasion, at the very least, some new wallpaper, but I suspect that any screenshots will be held back until the official announcement of the beta in January.

I just had a thought, maybe I'll put together a bunch of the artwork that is on my editing room floor. You know stuff that has not 'yet' been approved or made to fit in SE5.

Just to keep my rep as a master teaser (according to Fyron) I'll tell you this.. I made what I think is a Fantastic Concept for a 'Ringworld' but it didn't fit in with aaron's view/idea of what a ringworld should be. I think he like many have been brainwashed by the traditional view of a 2d surface that well, rings around the sun. But personally I don't like the idea of a planet that is always in sunlight. I like to sleep in the dark, look at the stars, and with that type of ringworld, they would be lost to the brightness of the sky. The poor people that would be forced to live/work in a world without stars. Just so you know, I never saw what many know as this type of ringworld, so when I came up with my concept, I went a more mechanical route. After all, these things are supposed to be built right? Anyway, I'll see if Aaron will let me publish that render.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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David:
I've seen a very cool concept of a ringworld too. It involved more than one ring.
One ring to live on and several others to provide space for machines, weapons and to block out the sun once in a while.
I like it very much and I wanted to make a 3D model from it, but I don't have the time to do that. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

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Hmm... let me guess... no, it can't be just a flat ring along the ecliptic like Saturn's rings so the world is in perpetual twilight, that's not innovative enough, even if people live on both sides... How about a torus composed of subrings that rotate about their centers, producing day and night by rotating into and out of the light side of the main ring?

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Didn't I just say that?

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Why not simply live on the inner surface while you're awake, and head over to the outer surface to sleep?

Your day/night cycle is then totally up to you.

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Hahaha... now that's a great idea. There should be a transportation network soo big it could handle about 500 million people at once. Now that's a truelly mammoth undertaking. How to build such a monstrosity, how to maintain it, how to pay for it's construction?! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif