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Title: :o The Big Countdown!
Post by: sivvrianBARRY on April 21, 2005, 10:05:16 PM
Looks at kq9.org splash page...


INTRIGUE!!
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Post by: Yonkey on April 21, 2005, 10:07:14 PM
 ;D

Wow!  I was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice it. ;P  Way to go, liam! :D
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 22, 2005, 05:48:29 AM
Wow.  What in the world??
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Post by: Petter Holmberg on April 22, 2005, 09:15:57 AM
There! No need for a percentage count. Now you know when you will know. ;D
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Post by: Raforever on April 22, 2005, 11:30:27 AM
 
!!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! 23 days !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!!  
[/b]

*turns up party music*
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Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on April 22, 2005, 12:36:01 PM
www.kq9.org

Oooooooo, I wonder what this will be?

*anticipates*
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Post by: Warlock on April 22, 2005, 12:37:47 PM


Stop anticipating, it's nude pics of Neil.. :-D


Nah.. who knows :) *anticipates as well*
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 22, 2005, 12:39:16 PM
If that's the case, then this site wouldn't be child-friendly ::)

I have an idea, but not completely sure. *waits*
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Post by: Jafar on April 22, 2005, 02:31:07 PM
*Gasp*
It's the answer to the "When will the game come out" question! :o



...Or a trailer ::)
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Post by: sivvrianBARRY on April 22, 2005, 02:49:50 PM
Well I took a few seconds to do the math...mark your calendars for May 15th at 5:00 PM EST.
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Post by: Jump In Well on April 22, 2005, 02:53:51 PM
oooooo this sure did make my week, now i can think of other stuff besides my conspiracy theories!  ;D This is the mpst exciting thing i've heard since i found out that KQIX existed!
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Post by: Oldbushie on April 22, 2005, 04:19:47 PM
It's only the third anniversary.... ;P

Or maybe Say and Cesar will be revealing vital bits...
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Post by: Raforever on April 22, 2005, 06:12:19 PM
I`m not sure what to believe. I just hope it's THE release day  ::)
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Post by: Say on April 22, 2005, 07:11:02 PM
 ... ;)
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Post by: MATTANDALEX on April 22, 2005, 07:37:32 PM
I am waiting for it to be something lame just to suprise everyone.... :P

But i'm hoping for a trailer ;D :stabs:
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Post by: Yonkey on April 22, 2005, 08:11:42 PM
Quote from: Homestar Runner on April 22, 2005, 07:37:32 PM
I am waiting for it to be something lame just to suprise everyone.... :P
Hmmm... :sneaky:

Nahhh, April Fool's day already passed. ;P
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Post by: Cez on April 22, 2005, 11:49:33 PM
oh... I love this!!!

:suffer:


this is like the bestest idea I've ever had!!

:suffer: :suffer: :suffer: :suffer: :suffer:
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Post by: Kimmie on April 23, 2005, 03:56:23 AM
eeeeeeeeeevil...eeeevil  :devil:

but oh so exciting, thank you for making a time of stress a mixed emotion

stresses/excited/stressed/excited

oh my...overload!  :bomb:
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Post by: Raforever on April 23, 2005, 09:51:30 AM
Quote from: César_Bittar on April 22, 2005, 11:49:33 PM
oh... I love this!!!

:suffer:


this is like the bestest idea I've ever had!!

:suffer: :suffer: :suffer: :suffer: :suffer:

Knight did say that you would do a suffer marathon...  ::)
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 23, 2005, 04:15:13 PM
Is there supposed to be video with that? I keep getting all of these blank boxes with X's in them. The music is nice. So the project with be released in just 21 days?  :o I hope that I can download it!! I'm marking my clalendar!!!! I'm making that day a holiday for myself!! It should be a holiday for the entire KQ fan community!!!! I will love this game, I can tell. I can hardly wait!!!! I just can't resist screaming my head off!!!!
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 23, 2005, 04:19:38 PM
I seriously doubt the game's being released in 21 days! I think it'll probably be a trailer or a huge announcement of some kind...but I doubt the game's actually being released: especially since the character contest hasn't ended and the online voice auditions are still being judged (last I heard).

Oh yeah, and when do the special privaleges of the Fannatics come in?
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Post by: Kimmie on April 23, 2005, 04:42:45 PM
i agree that it wont be the actual game release...this is a MAJOR SUPER-CALI-KQ-LICIOUS-XP-FANNATIC-DOCIOUS project so i suspect they'd need more time if they've yet to reveal character and voicey contests.
but they never fail to bring us good stuff...and if this has even taken over the front  page then its gonna be good isnt it  :)
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 23, 2005, 06:00:57 PM
Yeah, now that I put more thought into it, it might just be the first glimpse of the game in motion. I mean, the front page has, "The truth is finally uncloaked. See the silver lining in...". The "see" part kind of hints at that. Well, like you said, kimmie, it's gonna be something good anyways. I would think that the first game trailer would be something that would get this kind of promotion. Only time will tell.
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Post by: Zzedar on April 23, 2005, 09:37:04 PM
You realize that the site's going to crash from all the traffic come the day, right?
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Post by: Jafar on April 24, 2005, 03:31:40 AM
Pessimest. ::)
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Post by: Kimmie on April 24, 2005, 05:02:09 AM
wow, it may bring out all those people who never post  :o :P
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Post by: Yonkey on April 24, 2005, 06:17:30 AM
Quote from: dark-daventry on April 23, 2005, 04:15:13 PM
Is there supposed to be video with that? I keep getting all of these blank boxes with X's in them.
You should see a frame made up of images, and a Flash teaser in the middle.  Since that Flash is 2MB, the images might not be able to download quickly enough, and they're timing out (are you on dial-up?).  Anyway, you should be able to right-click on those blank boxes with X's and choose Show Picture.  :)
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Post by: Yonkey on April 24, 2005, 06:34:30 AM
Quote from: Zzedar on April 23, 2005, 09:37:04 PM
You realize that the site's going to crash from all the traffic come the day, right?
If it does, you'll just have to wait for it to un-crash. ;-D
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Post by: Kimmie on April 24, 2005, 07:25:24 AM
"giggles"  XD good one Neil...i suppose you'll be on hand to deal with such a crisis anyway  ;)
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 07:58:29 AM
And we know that Neil can do ANYTHING! ;D
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Post by: Jump In Well on April 24, 2005, 08:00:56 AM
Quote from: Yonkey on April 24, 2005, 06:34:30 AM
Quote from: Zzedar on April 23, 2005, 09:37:04 PM
You realize that the site's going to crash from all the traffic come the day, right?
If it does, you'll just have to wait for it to un-crash. ;-D

if thats the case i'll leave the KQIX main page open 24/7 untill the day comes (i'll do it if i have to ;B )
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 24, 2005, 08:21:50 AM
I just tried that and it doesn't work.  :-[ The music loads rather quickly, though, as I am using wireless high speed internet. Although my internet connection is still pretty bad.
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 09:25:45 AM
What's sad is that I hadn't even realized until just now that there's music ;]  But I'm listening now and it does sound awesome!
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Post by: Raforever on April 24, 2005, 11:39:14 AM
btw, was that music made by you guys? :D
It's really good. Any chance of their being a longer version somewhere?  ::)
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Post by: Cez on April 24, 2005, 01:53:31 PM
Longer version?

That's the main theme of KQIX. It doesn't get any longer than that, but it will reappear in many variations.

:)
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 02:11:05 PM
Hey Cesar! Going to drop anything to the fanatics? I mean, we ARE the Fanatics! :P
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 24, 2005, 02:28:27 PM
It says that I need macromedia flash to play it. The link just brings me to the homepage. I don't know where to go from there. Can anyone help?
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Post by: Raforever on April 24, 2005, 02:46:48 PM
Quote from: César_Bittar on April 24, 2005, 01:53:31 PM
Longer version?

That's the main theme of KQIX. It doesn't get any longer than that, but it will reappear in many variations.

:)

Drat...........
...maybe if I remix it... XD
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Post by: Storm on April 24, 2005, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: liamharvester on April 22, 2005, 02:49:50 PM
Well I took a few seconds to do the math...mark your calendars for May 15th at 5:00 PM EST.

*Hopes she'll have an internet connection by then* :-[
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 03:27:02 PM
Actually, I THINK it's 4 PM EST...but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong :P
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Post by: Storm on April 24, 2005, 03:31:54 PM
Drats, calculating those time differences again... I'll just leave it open and check every hour on the hour then. Provided I have an internet connection, of course ::)
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Post by: sivvrianBARRY on April 24, 2005, 03:44:32 PM
Yep you're right koko. No idea what I was thinking.
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 03:50:10 PM
Well, you got closer than I would've on my first guess.
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Post by: Yonkey on April 24, 2005, 04:04:48 PM
If you can hear the music, then you already have Flash installed.  Anyway, here's (http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash) the link to download the latest version. :)
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 24, 2005, 04:21:43 PM
Okay, so I have downloaded the latest version. (although, I now think that I have had it but didn't realize it) Is the flash teaser the countdown, or is it something that I can not see. If it's only the countdown clock, then I think I am set. The frame thing isn't exactly the most important thing. I opened up the frame images seperatly in a browser window, and it just looks the same as the second KQ9 teaser. So I guess I am set. I like the theme a lot, but I am wandering if there is a way to download it to my computer and then transfer it to my PSP. (I only need to know how to download it to my computer, as I know how to bring it to my PSP.)

Now, all that I have to do is wait until the designated date, and I will either find out the release date of the game, the first trailer, or I will log on to see the first chapter of the game brought online. (I'm hoping for choice 3. Anyone else hoping for that?) Although I do think that it is a little too early for the entire game to be released. Maybe you will release a new chapter of the game each month or week in a new newsletter, as that would satisfy the eager waiters, (or basicaly everyone here) and it would give you more time to polish the game and add finishing touches.

I will be facing many sleepless night leading up to the day when all is revealed. Maybe you will announce the date of the game's release as well as the first trailer of the game simultaneously. (If it's a trailer, I hope it's a long one!  ;D)
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Post by: daventry on April 24, 2005, 05:17:32 PM
Im screaming my head off from excitement. (http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/1/happy45.gif)

I just hope that the game will be released at the following week 8)
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Post by: Zzedar on April 24, 2005, 05:34:06 PM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 03:27:02 PM
Actually, I THINK it's 4 PM EST...but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong :P
My calculations say five o'clock. Right now it's 7:31:12, and the countdown says 20 days plus 21:28:48. 7:31:12 + 21:28:48 = 7:32:00 + 21:28:00 = 8:00:00 + 21:00:00 = 29:00:00, and 29 - 24 = 5.

EDIT: It would be 4:00 if you're in an area that doesn't use Daylight Savings Time. That's probably what's causing the disagreement.
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Post by: Raforever on April 24, 2005, 05:57:36 PM
let me check my math...

my current time ~ 20:55
waiting time ~ 20 days 20 hours 5 minutes
my time is = -2:00 GMT so I gotta add +2:00 later

adding min: 20:40 + 20 min = 21:00

adding hours: 21:00 + 20:00 = 40:00
                    40:00 - 24:00 = 16:00 + 2:00 (GMT) = 18:00
/* since 24h can be removed that adds one more day to the waiting time */

adding days: 21 days from now will be  May 15th

So it'll be on May 15th 18:00 - GMT time
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Post by: sivvrianBARRY on April 24, 2005, 05:58:52 PM
Quote from: Zzedar on April 24, 2005, 05:34:06 PM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on April 24, 2005, 03:27:02 PM
Actually, I THINK it's 4 PM EST...but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong :P
My calculations say five o'clock. Right now it's 7:31:12, and the countdown says 20 days plus 21:28:48. 7:31:12 + 21:28:48 = 7:32:00 + 21:28:00 = 8:00:00 + 21:00:00 = 29:00:00, and 29 - 24 = 5.

EDIT: It would be 4:00 if you're in an area that doesn't use Daylight Savings Time. That's probably what's causing the disagreement.

For some reason I thought it was 5:00 at first too but I think it's 4:00 now too. BTW I DO use daylight savings. My reasoning is that the last time I looked at it, it said in three minutes it would be 20 hours plus however many days. So if at 8:00 EST there are 20 hours left how can it end up on an odd number? I counted it out when I made my post before and it works out to 4:00.
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Post by: Yonkey on April 24, 2005, 09:25:34 PM
I guess the countdown will give you different results depending on which timezone you're in, and whether you are in daylight savings or not.

Anyway, it doesn't matter where you live in the world, once it hits 0, get ready! XD
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Post by: Indiana_Jones on April 25, 2005, 04:26:11 AM
wooooooooohooooo! :P


what ever we're going to have in the next 2x days is awesome, I just so wish it will be the game itself...but ofcourse, a trailer or maybe a playable demo will do the job   :D

anyway,

have some one heard of these new 2 remakes?!? :

KQ3 VGA
http://www.infamous-adventures.com/kq3.html
KQ4 VGA
http://www.nancycarterdesign.com/spongefactory/kqscreens.html
and this new game?

King's Quest 2.5?
http://www.taleoftwokingdoms.com/
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 25, 2005, 05:34:32 AM
Neil! Not even going to help us out?? :( *insert puppy dog face*
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Post by: daventry on April 25, 2005, 11:36:55 AM
:D I made the front page my home page, so i'll be checking the countdown every weekend.

                            (http://www.cosgan.net/images/smilie/nahrung/e025.gif)
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Post by: altair on April 25, 2005, 12:45:57 PM
I don't care whether its the actual game or a trailer...  Once the trailer is released the game is sure to soon follow anyway.  Using the flash intro was a great way to get the word out...  i refreshed a couple times to make sure i wasnt seeing things.
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Post by: Petter Holmberg on April 25, 2005, 01:34:25 PM
Guys

The truth is out there. Already.
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Post by: GunHoMac on April 25, 2005, 01:35:47 PM
It's the countdown to the official release of KQ9 pudding in supermarkets worldwide.  Chocolate and vanilla swirl because even the pudding can't figure out if it wants to join the light or dark side.
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Post by: Rosedragon on April 25, 2005, 01:57:19 PM
Only 20 days! I'm so excited I can't wait to play the game. I'd better work on my fanfiction in the meanwhile.

I have all the inspiration I need...but I'm lazy.  :P
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 25, 2005, 02:23:25 PM
I think I'll say it here again/also/etc. I seriously doubt the game's going to be released in 20 days. Look at what they have to finish: to start with, the Character Contest and the online voice auditions. And I'm sure there's more going on behind the scenes that isn't finished...and maybe some other work that's not behind the scenes and I just can't remember what it is. But there's going to be a huge announcement in 20 days. I believe that's what we're looking forward to and speculating about.

What do YOU think the big announcement is?
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Post by: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 02:45:17 PM
What are you guys talking about? ??? I've gone over the web pages and haven't found a counter or anything! Where is it? (Maybe I need to purge my browsers cache)
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 25, 2005, 02:50:13 PM
Try the main page of the site: www.kq9.org
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Post by: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 02:58:58 PM
Yeah, I had to purge my cache. The browser wanted to keep loading the old teaser again and again.

Anyway, great music! Wow, this is movie quality! I'm VERY impressed! I can't wait for the game!
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Post by: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 03:04:47 PM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on April 25, 2005, 02:23:25 PM
I think I'll say it here again/also/etc. I seriously doubt the game's going to be released in 20 days. Look at what they have to finish: to start with, the Character Contest and the online voice auditions. And I'm sure there's more going on behind the scenes that isn't finished...and maybe some other work that's not behind the scenes and I just can't remember what it is. But there's going to be a huge announcement in 20 days. I believe that's what we're looking forward to and speculating about.

What do YOU think the big announcement is?

Well, I don't know what the big suprise is going to be, but to comment on what you said; I think they will release the game before the voice auditions are done. I emailed them a little while ago just to find out if they had decided one way or another about mine (I know, I'm impaitent ::)). Anyway, they said they hadn't even gotten to LISTENING to them yet, so it will be awhile until the auditions are done! But I think they will put the game out without the voices, and then produce the speech pack (like AGD).
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Post by: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 03:15:55 PM
QuoteNow, all that I have to do is wait until the designated date, and I will either find out the release date of the game, the first trailer, or I will log on to see the first chapter of the game brought online. (I'm hoping for choice 3. Anyone else hoping for that?)
I'm not. I mean, I'd love for the WHOLE game to come out, not just one chapter! I would think that having just one chapter to play and then being denied the rest kinda sucks. :P
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Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 25, 2005, 03:21:20 PM
Interesting view, Elessar. But I don't know if that's true. A little while back (a month ago??) they mentioned they were beginning to listen to the auditions. I just don't think they'll put out a half-finished game (half-finished meaning without the voices) for the fans. I think they've waited this long to give us something we'll enjoy. I don't think they'll release the game unless it was 100% as perfect as they could get it.
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Post by: sivvrianBARRY on April 25, 2005, 03:22:18 PM
Quote from: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 03:04:47 PM
Well, I don't know what the big suprise is going to be, but to comment on what you said; I think they will release the game before the voice auditions are done. I emailed them a little while ago just to find out if they had decided one way or another about mine (I know, I'm impaitent ::)). Anyway, they said they hadn't even gotten to LISTENING to them yet, so it will be awhile until the auditions are done! But I think they will put the game out without the voices, and then produce the speech pack (like AGD).

Well seeing as how they were seriously considering to make the voice pack mandatory, I doubt that theory holds any water. They might have even decided already to make it mandatory, but even if they haven't, I doubt they'd release the game without the voice pack.

Anyway I'd say that the countdown is towards the next "big" update (every update is big in its own special way ::)). In this update I expect some word on the online auditions, the closure of the voting for the character contest, perhaps the results of the contest, and probably a trailer. Also hopefully that new feature they've been hyping up for the entire year ;D
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Post by: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 03:29:43 PM
QuoteInteresting view, Elessar. But I don't know if that's true. A little while back (a month ago??) they mentioned they were beginning to listen to the auditions. I just don't think they'll put out a half-finished game (half-finished meaning without the voices) for the fans. I think they've waited this long to give us something we'll enjoy. I don't think they'll release the game unless it was 100% as perfect as they could get it.

I hope so. I only thought they might put out the game and the speech pack at different times since they said the pack is going to be spereate for downloading. But I hope you're right and that they don't put out anything until everything is done.

The exact words they said in the email were: "We still have not gone through the online voice auditions yet, but we will be starting them soon." This was around the beginning of April.
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Post by: sivvrianBARRY on April 25, 2005, 03:35:12 PM
Man, I remember last year when before I left for summer vacation in early July, Mike said he'd start looking them over that weekend...

Ah well things happen. So Koko never be too sure  ;)
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Post by: Yonkey on April 25, 2005, 03:48:47 PM
Mike's been busy with other KQ9 duties, including 3D texturing and recording the live voices (which have higher priority than the online ones).  

Also, we are not planning on releasing the game without the voice pack.  It will be a separate but highly recommended game component.  8)
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Post by: Elessar on April 25, 2005, 03:53:23 PM
Quote from: Yonkey on April 25, 2005, 03:48:47 PM
Mike's been busy with other KQ9 duties, including 3D texturing and recording the live voices (which have higher priority than the online ones).  

Also, we are not planning on releasing the game without the voice pack.  It will be a separate but highly recommended game component.  8)

Well, I guess that guarantees that we won't have the game out for a while! *Starts thinking about the update*
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Post by: GunHoMac on April 25, 2005, 05:55:48 PM
It's all about the new AoTW format Cesar wants to unveil...of course it could also be that long-awaited announcement that the game will be text-based and have 16-bit sprites to get back to the look-and-feel roots of the oldschool KQ.
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Post by: GunHoMac on April 25, 2005, 06:01:16 PM
Just one chapter released is like ordering a large pizza...they deliver one slice and tell you the rest of the pizza is still in the oven...it'll be out "sometime" so just chew on that one piece as long as you can, maybe even regurgitate it and see how many ways you can chew it again.  

Now sure this analogy is unnecessarily graphic...but I'm an unnecessarily pleasing person like that
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 25, 2005, 08:45:02 PM
QuoteGuys

The truth is out there. Already.

Are you saying that the truth to what's coming has already been said or has already happened and we need to find it?  :o Your not serious, are you? I think I would prefer to wait though. Not to ruin the surprise if you can call it that.  I don't want to wait, but I will. Even waiting as long as we do will haunt my brain even during school hours where I'm distracted enough.  :bomb: Although I will happily embrace distraction.  8)

QuoteJust one chapter released is like ordering a large pizza...they deliver one slice and tell you the rest of the pizza is still in the oven...it'll be out "sometime" so just chew on that one piece as long as you can, maybe even regurgitate it and see how many ways you can chew it again.

Now sure this analogy is unnecessarily graphic...but I'm an unnecessarily pleasing person like that  

That was an unnecessarily funny analogy!  :P
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Post by: Zzedar on April 26, 2005, 04:04:22 PM
Maybe a playable demo? (Call me an optimist.)
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Post by: dark-daventry on April 26, 2005, 04:46:02 PM
I hope it's the first game trailer and a playable demo as well as the new art of the week. I miss the updates to the art of the week. I seem to like it a lot. The art work is very good as well.

I'm betting it's a trailer or a playable demo of the game. It says "see the silver lining in...", so my first guess is that it's a trailer. If it is a trailer, I hope it's a long one, and not just some thirty second trailer.
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Post by: Oldbushie on April 26, 2005, 06:11:28 PM
It'll be a mini game that has nothing to do with KQ9 but shows the basic engine, maybe? ;) Kind of like that april fool's joke Swift+crew did. ;)
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Post by: mark_the_merry on April 27, 2005, 06:13:41 AM
maybe roberta williams is coming on board,

to answer phones, get coffee and the such
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Post by: Say on April 27, 2005, 08:57:28 AM
but that's Cesar's job! :( , truth is... what's gonna happen that day is.... *drums roll*





WE'RE GONNA GIVE FREE COOKIES!!

ta-dah!... :P


the big secret is out  :o ;P sowwy!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on April 27, 2005, 09:05:21 AM
 ;D

Who wants chocolate chip!? !!! XD
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 27, 2005, 09:09:57 AM
Me Me Me! I want chocolate chip!!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on April 27, 2005, 03:44:56 PM
Quote from: GunHoMac on April 25, 2005, 05:55:48 PM
It's all about the new AoTW format Cesar wants to unveil.
I think you're right. Either that or something along this line from the promo section:
QuoteAs the production grows, we plan to release more promos, teasers, trailers and eventually clips from the game. So expect this section to grow very soon!

So maybe a trailer or a clip from the game?
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Raforever on April 27, 2005, 04:19:08 PM
CHOCOLATE!! !!! !!! !!! !!!

THATS THE BEST SURPRISE I EVER HAD. XD
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jump In Well on April 27, 2005, 07:00:17 PM
YAY COOKIES!!!! chocolate cookie with chocolate chip for me!!!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Darkmage136 on April 27, 2005, 07:35:51 PM
Yeah it's probably a demo, trailer, or big website change...

or maybe... it's counting down to the big countdown of the actual release of the game that will probably be released in 10 yrs!!!  XB

Ok seriously... I definitely hope it has something to do with the online auditions cuz I'm still waiting too  ;)

But don't rush the game cuz y'all are doing great... and hopefully I'll be part of another game in the future  ;D
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Oldbushie on April 28, 2005, 02:22:37 AM
Mmm.... cookies...
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jael on April 28, 2005, 04:07:10 AM
No way! They're releasing a playable demo, screenshots, the complete kq9 script AND giving out cookies on the same day?! ;) :P

Haha! I wish. *Waits VERY impatiently*
Title: :o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Petter Holmberg on April 28, 2005, 09:16:11 AM
Quote from: dark-daventry on April 25, 2005, 08:45:02 PM
Are you saying that the truth to what's coming has already been said or has already happened and we need to find it?  :o Your not serious, are you?
Yes, I'm serious. I certainly wouldn't call it the whole truth though. I think more will be revealed than even I know about. But if you're a sleuth of Laura Bow calibre you could find some piece of evidence to put in your inventory even before the clock reaches 0.

Don't you hate it when people tease you like this? :suffer:
Title: :o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on April 28, 2005, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: dark-daventry on April 27, 2005, 03:59:26 PM
The game is really done!?  :o Then that means the game might be released when the clock reaches zero! Unless your kidding of course. Now I actually have something to look forward to!
Of course the game isn't done! At least the voices aren't, and they're not releasing the game until those are done. So, you're going to have to wait a looooong time either way before the game comes out. ;)
Title: :o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Cez on April 29, 2005, 04:13:47 AM
not *TOO* long

;)

:suffer: :suffer: :suffer: :suffer:
Title: See the Silver Lining in...
Post by: Hoboknight on May 01, 2005, 09:04:23 AM
I've noticed the new intro where its 14 days till something.

Game release or just info, i can't find anything about it lol maybe im just stupid :)
Title: Re:See the Silver Lining in...
Post by: koko_99_2001 on May 01, 2005, 09:11:59 AM
The team has not released any information to us about the meaning behind the intro. There's been plenty of speculating about it, though.

The Big Countdown! (http://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?board=34;action=display;threadid=2517)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Hoboknight on May 02, 2005, 10:26:33 AM
i'm gonna cry, so mean of you to torture us like this!  :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: altair on May 02, 2005, 10:52:08 AM
My understanding that on May15 from 4-6pm they're gonna have a chat session to reveal the releas date.  At least that's what Yonkey says in this post: http://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?board=34;action=display;threadid=2537

So probably i would guess we're either gonna see a trailer or a demo.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: EDI on May 02, 2005, 12:32:27 PM
ooh! I'm all tingly inside =)
Can't wait to see what the suprise is =D
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Rune_of_Westhaven on May 03, 2005, 01:21:58 AM
This whole thing is pretty cool. :) However, I have a question about something I just read in the Inventory:

King's Quest IX Release Date

The team behind the unofficial King's Quest IX said that they will announce
the their game’s release date and other important news during KQ9.org’s
Birthday Chat, being held on Sunday, May 15th, 2005 at 4PM EST.

So how true is this..huh, huh? :)  The part about the release date, that is.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Louisiana Night on May 03, 2005, 01:43:57 AM
very true.

KQ9.org's 3rd Anniversary (http://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?board=34;action=display;threadid=2537)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: mark_the_merry on May 03, 2005, 06:39:28 AM
i'd be suspicious taking cookies from king's questians

i mean...

we all know what happened to manannan
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Rune_of_Westhaven on May 04, 2005, 01:56:40 AM
oh doh! thank you :)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 03:05:51 PM
9 days!!!! I like the new background, but it doesn't fit the frame of images, breaking them apart. :P

P.S. Why is the old countdown still around?
EDIT (By Yonkey):  The old countdown isn't still around, so I removed it from your post. 8)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: dark-daventry on May 06, 2005, 03:14:36 PM
I also like the new background. I wander what it is...
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 06, 2005, 03:48:16 PM
Thanks! :)

Quote from: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 03:05:51 PM
9 days!!!! I like the new background, but it doesn't fit the frame of images, breaking them apart. :P

P.S. Why is the old countdown still around?
The old one isn't on the site.  Maybe it was just still in your browser cache. :P

Also, what do you mean by breaking the frame of images?  It's fine on my end. ???
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 03:48:25 PM
I ment, why is the file still on the server? But you're right. It was just my cache.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 06, 2005, 03:51:42 PM
Quote from: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 03:48:25 PM
I ment, why is the file still on the server? But you're right. It was just my cache.
It's not on the server.  I deleted it as soon as I uploaded the other one.  :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 04:10:48 PM
Quote from: Yonkey on May 06, 2005, 03:51:42 PM
Quote from: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 03:48:25 PM
I ment, why is the file still on the server? But you're right. It was just my cache.
It's not on the server.  I deleted it as soon as I uploaded the other one.  :P
Maybe I should have put this is what I had ment. I was agreeing with you.

Quote from: Yonkey on May 06, 2005, 03:48:16 PM
Thanks! :)

Quote from: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 03:05:51 PM
9 days!!!! I like the new background, but it doesn't fit the frame of images, breaking them apart. :P

P.S. Why is the old countdown still around?
The old one isn't on the site.  Maybe it was just still in your browser cache. :P

Also, what do you mean by breaking the frame of images?  It's fine on my end. ???
The frame works fine in IE (but I can't see the pictures just a bunch of x's) but not in Netscape or Firefox.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 06, 2005, 07:01:09 PM
Quote from: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 04:10:48 PM
The frame works fine in IE (but I can't see the pictures just a bunch of x's) but not in Netscape or Firefox.

I have no idea about the x's, but the Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox bug is now fixed.  It turns out that Flash doesn't scale properly (http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=91d5f5d7) in those browsers.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: draconum on May 09, 2005, 12:07:05 PM
Soo.... I think it's been about a year since I've posted... and then I got my KQIX newsletter telling me about a countdown.... so I decide "Hey, I should show up and see what this is about!"  I'm glad I showed up when there were only 6 days left in the countdown; I don't think I could have handled twenty!

Anyway, I'm excited out of my skull.  May 15th is now marked on my calendar with a little crown.   ;D
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on May 09, 2005, 01:52:04 PM
Quote from: Yonkey on May 06, 2005, 07:01:09 PM
Quote from: Elessar on May 06, 2005, 04:10:48 PM
The frame works fine in IE (but I can't see the pictures just a bunch of x's) but not in Netscape or Firefox.

I have no idea about the x's, but the Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox bug is now fixed.  It turns out that Flash doesn't scale properly (http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=91d5f5d7) in those browsers.

Thanks for the fix! The x's in IE ment that it couldn't load the pictures. But that is just on my computer. And people wonder why I don't use IE... :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on May 09, 2005, 02:29:21 PM
Another part of the stranger in the background! Are you going to show us the complete charactor eventually, or just in pieces? :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Cez on May 09, 2005, 05:22:00 PM
 :suffer:
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on May 09, 2005, 06:08:12 PM
I thought you knew better than to ask stuff like that :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: TallDarkNHandsome on May 09, 2005, 06:17:47 PM
Im loving this whole countdown thing... too bad it doesnt mean the actual release of the game. but hey, im patient.... :)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on May 09, 2005, 06:25:25 PM
YAY! Finally! A newbie who understands that it's just the countdown to the announcement of the release date! ;D

Welcome TallDarkNHandsome! But you know you have to post a pic in the Ugly Mug thread with your forum name, don't you? :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jafar on May 11, 2005, 05:41:06 AM
Noooo! Get it away! It's EVIL! :o
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 11, 2005, 06:29:48 PM
I just realised the countdown was counting to the wrong time for everyone living outside of EST.  It is now fixed to count to the same time, wherever you are in the world (which was how it was supposed to work originally!). :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Moodyblues on May 11, 2005, 09:17:02 PM
Quote from: Jafar on May 11, 2005, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: amarinda on May 11, 2005, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Rosella on May 11, 2005, 05:39:00 AM
*forces chapstick on Jafar* MUAHAHAHA :suffer:


Make it the cherry kind, it has a little red tint.  :suffer: :suffer:
:o
You wouldn't!
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!
:help:

Must... refrain from... Napolean Dynamite reference... "MYLIPSHURTREALBAD."

(Darn.)

I can't wait to find out the big reveal!  If it's the results of the online auditions, I'll be the happiest person on my block.  My guess, though, is that it's some kind of demo.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 04:56:22 AM
Hey Hi,

Listen is it just me or is the count-down supposed to be counting down from 622 days? Because from what I recall, it should be showing something like 3 days. Does my sytem just suck or is it in fact a little early to get my hopes up? ;-)

Nonetheless I am very excited about whatever is to come and have great respect for you guys.

Keep up the good work!

doern
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Petter Holmberg on May 12, 2005, 05:06:58 AM
Quote from: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 04:56:22 AMDoes my sytem just suck or is it in fact a little early to get my hopes up? ;-)
I think your system sucks. :D No, really, don't worry! The countdown ends on Sunday.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 12, 2005, 08:48:11 AM
Quote from: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 04:56:22 AM
Hey Hi,

Listen is it just me or is the count-down supposed to be counting down from 622 days?
Unless your clock is set to September 1st, 2003, it shouldn't be showing that. :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 12:37:06 PM
Brilliant, now I in deed feel like I'm a llama again since nobody else seems to have the same problem. You see, you say it shouldn't be like that - but it is!

Well thanks anyway, at least now I know that either me or the system just lost it and I can get as excited as everyone is about what is to come saturday (whatever that may be in german time)...

...or I will just restore my self-esteem by thinking that in 622 hours, 13 Minutes and 24 seconds something most extraordinary of global significance is going to happen and I will be the only one to have known all along, harhar.

Okay, apparently my question has just been answered - I just lost it.

Thanks, doern
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 12, 2005, 02:55:29 PM
Quote from: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 12:37:06 PM
Okay, apparently my question has just been answered - I just lost it.
So you're clock is set to Sept 1, 2003? ???
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 03:57:40 PM
...this is one awkward moment.

As a matter of fact, my clock really was set to Sept. 1, 2003, which I realized the moment I read your message. How long has this been going on, I wonder... since Sept. 1, 2003? Have I been captured in some sort of "groundhog day"-scenario for the past two years?

Okay, I am feeling too embarassed to ever post here again, sorry for bothering you, good night.

doern

Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 12, 2005, 04:25:27 PM
Quote from: doernpferde on May 12, 2005, 03:57:40 PM
Okay, I am feeling too embarassed to ever post here again, sorry for bothering you, good night.
lol, don't worry about it. :) I didn't know all this time, it was telling everyone outside of EST the wrong time until someone from the Netherlands in the team pointed it out to me. ;]
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: The Hero on May 13, 2005, 08:58:57 AM
Quotewow, it may bring out all those people who never post  
Like me  
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Elessar on May 13, 2005, 02:40:07 PM
QuoteI thought you knew better than to ask stuff like that :P
I had to try.
Anyway, here's what has been put out so far. If someone could fix it up, that would be great. I'm not much of an artist.
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on May 13, 2005, 03:21:16 PM
Looks awesome Elessar! Still a mystery, though. WHAT is it? (No, I'm not asking specifics, I'm just commenting in general.) I really hate I'm going to miss Chamber :( Oh well...Renassaince Festival here I come ;D
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jump In Well on May 13, 2005, 04:48:43 PM
most excellent work elessar!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 13, 2005, 08:16:25 PM
It's kind of funny because the three pieces I chose actually aren't touching each other at all. ;P  

You'll get to see for yourself in just 2 more days! XD
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Kimmie on May 14, 2005, 03:15:52 AM
guys...i dont think im gonna be here 2moro for the chat :(
im in work from 12 til about half 5 (my time) then i gotta get home, so by the time i am home then the chat will hav probably finished...sigh i was looking forward to it too coz it was the break between all my exams and now i am gonna miss it!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Warlock on May 14, 2005, 05:04:22 AM

Noo!! You have to be there Kimmie!

I mean.. it doesn't take you 4 hours to get home does it? Lol.. the chat begins at "4-6pm EST" Which is 9-11 pm your time...


You have to be there! If you can't make it home in time, quit your job! Lol! :)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Kimmie on May 14, 2005, 05:15:21 AM
oh good grief! i thought it was 4-6 my time, right ok well hopefully she wont keep me working till 11 pm :P and hoepfully i'll get revision and crap done (a bit) before it starts, whoopie i can fit everything into my schedule! ;D
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 14, 2005, 08:39:55 AM
Sorry if the countdown on the main page still isn't working right for everyone outside of EST.  The chat will start at 4PM EST (GMT -05:00).  :)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Fierce Deity on May 14, 2005, 09:57:03 AM
hey, I'm new to this forum, but I've checked out this site many times, I'm a big King's Quest fan, and I'm gonna be going to the chat, I wonder what sort of stuff were gonna figure out, it'll be quite interesting
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Yonkey on May 14, 2005, 10:42:30 AM
Welcome Fierce Deity!

I'm glad you'll be at the chat tomorrow, there are gonna be tons of good stuff! :)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jump In Well on May 15, 2005, 06:42:13 AM
YAY! today is the day! i'm stoked :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: dark-daventry on May 15, 2005, 07:55:11 AM
Only about 6 more hours!  ;D

I'm so excited!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: amarinda on May 15, 2005, 08:03:20 AM
It'sthedayit'sthedayit'sthedayit'sthedayit'stheday!! XD Haha, 6 hours to go...

BTW, I really like the countdown music. ;) Reminds me of something... **scratches head**
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: daventry on May 15, 2005, 08:03:59 AM
Quote from: Warlock on May 14, 2005, 05:04:22 AM

The chat begins at "4-6pm EST" Which is 9-11 pm your time...

??? Well we are one hour behind the UK, so it will start from 10-12 here in South Africa. By the time they send out the log onto the Forum, it will be about 1am or 2am the night. zzzzzzzzzz :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: amarinda on May 15, 2005, 08:16:29 AM
Quote from: daventry on May 15, 2005, 08:03:59 AM
Quote from: Warlock on May 14, 2005, 05:04:22 AM

The chat begins at "4-6pm EST" Which is 9-11 pm your time...

??? Well we are one hour behind the UK, so it will start from 10-12 here in South Africa. By the time they send out the log onto the Forum, it will be about 1am or 2am the night. zzzzzzzzzz :P

It's the same timezone here in the Netherlands, so I feel your pain. ;) But what 'log' are you talking about? :o
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: amarinda on May 15, 2005, 08:17:35 AM
Ohhh, on the forum, LOL, sorry, nevermind! XD
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Fierce Deity on May 15, 2005, 09:09:08 AM
4 and a half hours for me, it's getting pretty close, knowing my luck I'll probably have to go somewhere 10 minutes before it starts, but I'm gonna make an attempt to be there
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: TallDarkNHandsome on May 15, 2005, 09:25:17 AM
hah, ive successfully reserved the computer for myself for 4:00... those brothers and sisters will just have to wait, hehe  8)

can't wait!!  :D
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: amarinda on May 15, 2005, 09:28:30 AM
LOL, what's with the French flag, only-tall? ;)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Rosella on May 15, 2005, 10:52:40 AM
3 more hours!!!!!!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: TallDarkNHandsome on May 15, 2005, 01:23:31 PM
QuoteLOL, what's with the French flag, only-tall?  

I'm proudly French.

anyway, we've got only 35 minutes!

;D

Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: J-ROC on May 15, 2005, 01:29:04 PM
Really?  Tabernaque! :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: amarinda on May 15, 2005, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: TallDarkNHandsome on May 15, 2005, 01:23:31 PM
QuoteLOL, what's with the French flag, only-tall?  

I'm proudly French.

anyway, we've got only 35 minutes!

;D



I know, so excited!! Maybe I should head over there now??

And you're a French citizen living in Ohio?

Neil: Weirdo. :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jeka on May 15, 2005, 01:43:44 PM
17 minutes... uhh....  ;)

I don't know what to do  XD

Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Fierce Deity on May 15, 2005, 01:47:14 PM
my countdown is already over, and the chat room won't let me in, I need help
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jeka on May 15, 2005, 01:47:43 PM
12 minutes....

what am I waithing for  :D ???
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jeka on May 15, 2005, 01:48:25 PM
How can your countdown be over??!!
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: amarinda on May 15, 2005, 01:51:44 PM
Quote from: Jeka on May 15, 2005, 01:48:25 PM
How can your countdown be over??!!

Yeah. :S

And you can't connect until the official time, I just found out, so be patient and try in a few minutes when it starts. :)
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: Jump In Well on May 15, 2005, 02:23:27 PM
If your not in the chamber yet i suggest GET THERE NOW :P
Title: Re::o The Big Countdown!
Post by: ladyceres on May 15, 2005, 05:15:44 PM
Absolutely AWESOME info came from the chamber tonight!  I'm feeling quite honoured to have been there!  Thanks to the KQIX team for indulging all our questions!!!