V.I.P. Section!!!

[Kosta]

Its open! You can see the details when you click on the V.I.P. Section link from the main menu! I hope you like the idea! Have fun, and enjoy!

P.S. You will be given a DIRECT link in the V.I.P. section so feel free to use download accelerators or managers!

[blade]

:D The V.I.P. Section was created an hour ago (well at least announced), right after I found this website... hehe, crazy ey?

Can't wait to be able to use it, I want to see what kind of stuff there is. Won't be able to upload any games, since I search for them myself, but I'll try to be an active member.


~Blade

[The Niles]

I hope we will now start enforcing the no spam rule a little more vigorously. People who spam their way to eighty posts should not get the benefits of the VIP section.

[Braindead]

I'm not so sure if it's a good thing to encourage people to spam (getting 80 posts), just look at the forum of oldgames.nu, there's a lot of spam there just because people want to have credits to download.

Just my 2 cents.

[Tom Henrik]

Trust me...
Getting 80 post is not an automatic pass. If we feel that it was achieved through spamming, then the person will NOT get access :wink:

[Kosta]

I hope we will now start enforcing the no spam rule a little more vigorously. People who spam their way to eighty posts should not get the benefits of the VIP section.

Yes, I have given it some thought. Don't worry, deliberate spamming will be detected and those members will not gain access. Actually I have removed the "80 posts" rule, and I will just set the size of this section according to my personal preference. This means people that consistently and actively participate in the forums, and also help out with the creation of the site. I will try to keep the "VIP" section <30 people at all times.

[Data]

I would advice to make that part of the forum invisisble to regular users.
private[hidden] would be the option for that in phpbb
this will "remove" the anxiatie about it a bit. (It's bit frustrating i think to see but not be able to reach it.)

[Kosta]

I would advice to make that part of the forum invisisble to regular users.
private[hidden] would be the option for that in phpbb
this will \"remove\" the anxiatie about it a bit. (It's bit frustrating i think to see but not be able to reach it.)

Hm, yes, but how will YOU access it if it is hidden? :) Or will it be visible to users that have access to it?

[Data]

yes the usergroup with acces will just see it.
only people who aren't a member will not see it.
I've set it numerous times this way.

[Kosta]

ok, then, here goes... :)

[BrokenAngel]

i too am excited on what contents could be found inside the VIP room hehehehehehe.......im sure lots of cool stuffs are waiting and maybe a treasure chest for each of us lolz

[I_Wanna_Be_A_Pirate]

wow.. this is great guys i was away helping a friend overcome a pretty serious problem.. but to notice its up on the day i returned is great 80 posts eh? im almoster der allready, but i heard wat u said NO SPAMMING!!

[mika]

Hmm, personally I'd remove this (and any other) post about VIP and never mention it on the normal forums again. This way any new people don't know and so won't know to spam ;) Also could be a neat surprise when someone earns it without knowing beforehand.

[Tom Henrik]

The rules for getting a V.I.P. pass have changed. Forget the 80 post count.


These are the new rules:

You will have to be involved in making abandonia a better place, either by sharing some of your games with us or by helping out in the forums. Kosta runs this V.I.P. Section like a Dictator and if he feel that you deserve a pass, then you will get one.

The other rule is also simple:
The total number of V.I.P.'s shall (preferably) not exceede a total of 25% of the members. (This section is only for the elite!)


If you get a V.I.P. pass you will be notified by a mail.


So you see... spamming will NOT help you... :wink:

[Snoop]

I have many, many rare abandonware games.. how much games i need to upload to get my V.I.P???

[Maikel]

Bah I want access, or else .... :P

[Havell]

Bah I want access, or else .... :P

I really do doubt that threats will work :)

[Tom Henrik]

You are absolutely right :)

Here is some things that WILL work, however.

- Supply us with a great DOS game complete with review, screenshots and game archive.

- Browse through the Request forum, and supply links and help out with games that are requested.

- Help people with problems they are having with their games.

- Bribe us :P

- Supply game manuals, walkthroughs, music, hints, secrets and so on for games that are currently on the site.


I hope you get the idea :wink:

[Kosta]

Yeah, I sign that....

And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Tom Henrik, he will be more than willing to help you out 8)

[Tom Henrik]

I will?


Maybe if I were bribed with an Administrator title.... :P

[Havell]

Just a thought, but if you're an administrater now then that means you outrank titan :twisted:.

[Tom Henrik]

That was my intention :wink:

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

I am yellow! 8)

[FreeFreddy]

Hehe, that happens, if you mess with the power of the force! But luckily for you that wasn't Titanus that heard you, else you perhaps would gain new, morphed, mutated title or something *duck and run away*...

[Maikel]

My threat is valid. I'm going to help abandonia. Only in another way. (still waiting for some *cough* sketches)

[Tom Henrik]

And so you shall have.
I just need to make the templates ready.

I were just starting on that when you desided to help out, so I don't have anything ready for you yet. Just wait a bit longer and I shall flood your mail account :wink:

[Titan]

Just a little note.. i AM an administrator AND a moderator... So basicly Me and Kosta has the same "rank".. and i would love to have hump also as admin/mod... (it was actualy me who set him as mod ;)

Anyway... Good job guys...

Greetings from a remote Denmark ;)

[Omuletzu]

You are absolutely right :) *

Here is some things that WILL work, however.

- Supply us with a great DOS game complete with review, screenshots and game archive.

- Browse through the Request forum, and supply links and help out with games that are requested.

- Help people with problems they are having with their games.

- Bribe us *:P *

- Supply game manuals, walkthroughs, music, hints, secrets and so on for games that are currently on the site.


I hope you get the idea :wink:

I am already a member of the VIP section but just a thought : can't i just upload archives(plain without reviews & screenshots)?
lazy.... :P

BTW I have uploaded Reunion a couple of weeks ago where is it??
And did BaK reach you guys? If it didn't just PM me, and i'll (re)upload it

[Tom Henrik]

Yes, you can upload just the archives... but that means more work for us. That is why it is a long time between each new update. We have to take screenshots, play the game, write the review, optimize and resize the screenshots, get a manual, look for a walkthrough, see if the music can be played (if not find out why & if it can be fixed), and so on....


Now you know how much work goes into a single upload. So if you would instead help us with this, we would be very happy. This would also speed up the time between updates. :wink:


But, of course, you decide how much work you would like to do yourself.

[Omuletzu]

Yes, you can upload just the archives... but that means more work for us. That is why it is a long time between each new update. We have to take screenshots, play the game, write the review, optimize and resize the screenshots, get a manual, look for a walkthrough, see if the music can be played (if not find out why & if it can be fixed), and so on....


Now you know how much work goes into a single upload. So if you would instead help us with this, we would be very happy. This would also speed up the time between updates. *:wink: *


But, of course, you decide how much work you would like to do yourself.
:shock: :shock: That's a lot of work you do...Never realised that
*has a sudden revelation* Okay i suppose i could review them... But i can't take screenshots as you remember

[Kosta]

I am already a member of the VIP section but just a thought : can't i just upload archives(plain without reviews & screenshots)?
lazy.... :P *


Sorry, lazy doesn't do the job. We're lazy too you know ;)


BTW I have uploaded Reunion a couple of weeks ago where is it??
And did BaK reach you guys? If it didn't just PM me, and i'll (re)upload it

I'm playing it out, re-living some of the best moments... :) After I play it, comes the review writing part, and then I'll upload it :)

[marhasan]

Great idea. I hope this gives a big push to the community part of this site. And people could start help out you guys. Great idea, awesome site!

Keep up the good work!

[Snupa]

Hello,
I'm a new user.

Nowaday I downloaded some stuff from this site, and I visit it frequently.
Today i read about the VIP section, I'm interested, but I have a problem about it.
I'm italian and my english is not excellent, so I can have problem to partecipate the discussion, so how can I do something useful for becoming a VIP member?

I could give you some stuff for the site, I have many games, but I don't know what you need.
Have you got a wanted list?

P.S. I hope I didn't english error on that i wrote, but I'm not sure :-P

[Braindead]

P.S. I hope I didn't english error on that i wrote, but I'm not sure :-P

Well there are some grammatical errors in there, but I'm sure most of us understand your message. ;)

[Tom Henrik]

I'll send you a PM, Snupa :)

[Omuletzu]

Heh nice avatar Tom

[Tom Henrik]

Really?



It's Titans revenge! :x

[Havell]

I've an idea. You could have list of jobs that need to be done, games that need to be found etc. on the main site that you can offer VIP membership to anyone who completes them.

[Omuletzu]

Hmmm, i've always wanted a maid...
On the serious side i think it's a good idea, but remember that the number of VIP section members must not topple 25% of the total number of normal abandonia members

[Havell]

There are over 150 members of this forum, so 25% is still a lot of people.

[Tom Henrik]

Heh...
37 in fact... :wink:

[Havell]

There are only 15 VIP menbers!

[Tom Henrik]

That is true...

We will not EXCEED 25% of the members. I am currently working on a new list... I have made a list of 5 members that are not VIP's at this time, but that I feel should be.

I'll send this list to Kosta. He decides.
The V.I.P. Section is HIS ALONE TO CONTROL!

[unclefester]

How can we upload games. Icouuld upload the dos version of fallout suplyyouwith screenshots,a review and other stuff

P.S. 1 I cannot acces the walkthroughs part of the site :cry:
P.S. 2 If sme else uploads fallout could I write a review on it,
(unclefester crouches and begs Kosta) please its my favourite game

[Kosta]

Sure! How big is it? :P

[Titan]

About the English-requirement...
Read my review of Civ2......... And i'm an Administrator.. Don't worry.
Most of us DON'T have English as a first lang. anyway.

Just TRY the best you can, and it can be corrected later.

Anyway, SUGEST something... we can't do more then reject it, right?

[Dream]

Sure! How big is it? *:P

I could upload and supply you with a review of Hidden Agenda game, it's rather small when ziped (and I did ziped it) like 0,5 MB or so, compatible with dosbox, compatible with dos, UNcompatible with XP.

[Danny252]

Im still finding more games stuck here on my system..
well obviously I did something right as I'm in!

[GrimReeFA]

Hi i want to conribute to your website its become my fave as i was searching for police quest 4 for ages but could only find the italian one.

Thanks goes out to whoever uploaded english version!

[Tom Henrik]

That would be me.

You'r welcome :)

[xndr2181]

I just have a quick question? I'm really interested in becoming a V.I.P. member, but I was curious as to if we needed to inform people that we were interested? Well if we do I guess I just did, :wink: . Either way, aside from being interested in the V.I.P. section, I was just curious if there is anything else I can do to help this site outside of uploading games. Eventually I'll be able to upload games, but that wont be till probably september when I go to college and have a cable modem, :D . But outside of that, what else can I do? I've tried to post as many aid posts as I can, if you guys want me to write reviews for the games, I'd love to do that!! Just give me some suggestions!
-Sean

[Kosta]

You have been on a close watch, don't worry :wink:
V.I.P. membership is immenent... keep it up! :D

[Maikel]

if you guys want me to write reviews for the games, I'd love to do that!! Just give me some suggestions!
-Sean

If you're an adventure or rpg fan, I'll have some reviews you can made, since I have a small lack of time upcoming week. PM me or place me on msn, we'll talk :)

[Fawfulhasfury]

ooh meme
i have some games i can contribute and i can help out around the forums :D

[Jumjalum]

I have lots of old adventures and RPGs, as well as other kinds of games, and most of them I have pdf manuals for. Can you send me the wanted list as well if there is one? I'd be happy to upload any.

[Tom Henrik]

You said the magic word!

PDF MANUALS! :D
Do you have any of the manuals for the game on the site?

And we don't use a wanted list, because we want every game. (As long as it is fun, and abandoned).

[FreeFreddy]

I also had PDF manuals for some of the games I uploaded so far. But they're usually little too big for the site so there were plain text manuals used instead... <_<

[Tom Henrik]

We have BIG server now, Freddy :)

Maybe we can fit some of those manuals now.

[FreeFreddy]

Well, there was a PDF manual for Betrayal in Krondor and this game I uploaded on the big server already. Still there's a text manual. ;)

[Jumjalum]

Well, I think most of the manuals I have you can probably get at www.replacementdocs.com which is up-and-running again. I'll make a list of the adventure manuals I have for the games you have up for now.

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by Tom Henrik@Oct 6 2004, 07:49 PM
We have BIG server now, Freddy :)

Maybe we can fit some of those manuals now.
Did it became much bigger??

[FreeFreddy]

Indeed, it did. But there's still some limit. ;)

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by FreeFreddy@Oct 8 2004, 02:40 PM
Indeed, it did. But there's still some limit. ;)
yes...but the more space we got the more i`m loving it :P

[Kosta]

Originally posted by wormpaul@Oct 9 2004, 04:08 PM
yes...but the more space we got the more i`m loving it :P
Don't be affraid to contribute something then ;)

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by Kosta+Oct 9 2004, 04:22 PM****</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Kosta @ Oct 9 2004, 04:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> ******QuoteBegin-wormpaul@Oct 9 2004, 04:08 PM
yes...but the more space we got the more i`m loving it* :P
Don't be affraid to contribute something then ;) [/b][/quote]
uuh...yes..

Do you need a creditcard for this???

Or can i also send money from a DUTCH bank account??

Maybe i could read this somewhere...but this is much easier for me :)

But i`m still a student...and ya know what they say about students and money :P

[Kosta]

Originally posted by wormpaul@Oct 9 2004, 05:09 PM
uuh...yes..

Do you need a creditcard for this???

Or can i also send money from a DUTCH bank account??

Maybe i could read this somewhere...but this is much easier for me :)

But i`m still a student...and ya know what they say about students and money :P
:D Nononon, I ment contribute something to fill up the loads of server space we've got ;)

[Tom Henrik]

If you would like to give away some of your money, then send them to me :w00t:

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by Kosta@Oct 9 2004, 05:13 PM
:D Nononon, I ment contribute something to fill up the loads of server space we've got ;)
Hmm...i got some nice old games..all on 3.5 inch diskettes.

You all hear from me :ok:

[FreeFreddy]

We're looking forward to it. ;)

[Sean]

Can i be a VIP?
Four reviews done more planned 155posts drawings and stuff...

Please?

And im always active

[Havell]

He's right, he's done more for the site than me ;)

[Sean]

Yeh theres 1 vote!

[Eagle of Fire]

What about me?

Ok ok, I never did enough to even be close to getting VIP... I can dream... :angel:

[Maikel]

quit dreaming and review some games!

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by Maikel@Oct 28 2004, 07:42 AM
quit dreaming and review some games!
LOL

Maikel is a though one :ok:

[Sean]

Do you mean tough? :P

[FreeFreddy]

Or rough?

[Unknown Hero]

Or both??? :unsure:

[aaberg]

Or snuff :help:

[Maikel]

no definetly rough and Tough... :Titan:

[Sean]

LOL :D

[Razor2]

Hey

How do I become a VIP? Have done some reviews.

[Kosta]

Panzer General and Bloodnet if I'm not mistaken. Yeah, those were great reviews, the problem is, they were scattered over a big time period. However, I'll consider giving you a 1 month trial VIP membership, and if you participate in the forums, and supply more reviews over time, you may as well keep it for over a month ;)

[Razor2]

thanks

[JJXB]

would making sigs count as contributing at all? if it does then i'll gladly contribute (would anyone want me to try to upload screamer as well? or isn't it counted as abandonware yet?)

[Iron_Scarecrow]

aahaa oyt s gonre
LOL LOL LOL
ahaha

[Havell]

Somebody stop him before he does any damage :wacko: LOL

[Iron_Scarecrow]

LOL LOL ashahaaHHAAHIOP

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by JJXB@Oct 29 2004, 11:20 PM
would making sigs count as contributing at all? if it does then i'll gladly contribute (would anyone want me to try to upload screamer as well? or isn't it counted as abandonware yet?)
Hopefully screamer is...love that game :ok:

When possible..i wanna take the review :angel:

[JJXB]

well, im having trouble getting a working version to upload, talk more on msn about it as then i can explain whats wrong

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by JJXB@Oct 30 2004, 05:10 PM
well, im having trouble getting a working version to upload, talk more on msn about it as then i can explain whats wrong
Ok..

Contact me at

Wormpaul@hotmail.com

[Ioncannon]

I am gonna wait a week before I ask for putting my VIP back (Couldn't find the word). I
think its to early to ask again.

[wormpaul]

Indeed...

Or just try to review some games :angel:

[Ioncannon]

well I am tryin to give someone all the zorks

[FreeFreddy]

I just would love to help... :(

[evilded]

Anything i can do to help the site I'll be happy to do...

Uploading: I only have a few oldies, some of which have come from this site LOL
(If you guys are intrested in bringing emulation to this site, i have 100's of great games for snes/nes)

Just tell me what you want me to do, I'd love to write a review or 2

[Iron_Scarecrow]

I'm not sure what the admins are thinking, but I came to the conclusion they don't want this to be an emulation site as well.

[FreeFreddy]

Nope, you're right, there're enough sites with emulators and ROMS already and our is about old, abandoned games, mostly Dos games.

[Havell]

If you can write reviews and supply screenshots for some of the games you have that would be useful, Abandonia's problem is not a shortage of games, it's a shortage of reviews.

[wormpaul]

And still we got so many reviewers :whistle:

[Yamcha]

Hmm like a traning day to my graduating the king of the essays :rolleyes: :king:

[Rogue]

What is meaning of VIP? LOL

Have to rename that to WIP :bleh: :tomato:

[Danny252]

and I'm outta the VIP section.. again...

[Rogue]

Originally posted by Danny252@Nov 16 2004, 12:13 PM
and I'm outta the VIP section.. again...
again???

[Havell]

Just sign yourself up for some crazy or menial task and you'll be back in VIP in no time! (worked for me)

[Sebatianos]

Originally posted by R Havell@Nov 16 2004, 07:51 PM
Just sign yourself up for some crazy or menial task and you'll be back in VIP in no time! (worked for me)
And I'm glad it did - I really missed your avatar :rifle: - NOPE, still didn't get it!

[Caged]

vip section....hmm, wonder if i could get my foot in the door...

[Sebatianos]

Just work hard, bribe everybody who's already there, ask nicely, bribe everybody who's already there, try sending really cool (and a bit early) christmass gifts and maybe some bribery wouldn't hurt!
:bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

[Yamcha]

Actualy I hoped to get VIP pass when I registered but now I don't care :angel:

[Rogue]

What I would get with VIP???

Is it worth anything? (how much it cost on e-bay) LOL

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by Danny252@Nov 16 2004, 05:13 PM
and I'm outta the VIP section.. again...
Indeed...and missing you already on site :whistle:

[Durak]

Ya, I haven't had time recently to keep up with my VIP. Hopefully my update for it got added before I got the boot.

[quatroking]

There is many people that have a VIP, why i not?

[punch999]

what have you done to desirve vip LOL

[Fawfulhasfury]

Don't mean to be rude, but look whos talking. LOL

[punch999]

you need to submit games quatro you cant just be here and call it contributing lmao

[Havell]

Well it worked for me :whistle:

[punch999]

humde dum dedum

yes but you did al those links quatro just sits here on his behind all day being annoying

[Havell]

I've never missed a VIP package (and if that's not a boast then I don't know what is). I only did the links after I got kicked out, I'd already been in for most of the time before, just from forum helping.

Also, I didn't get one of the official kicks up the arse from Kosta so I hope I'm there to stay (*tempts fate and admins*)

[Tulac]

Errrm I'm not VIP, but I can see and post in the VIP forum, guess that's because I'm an international admin, but still...

[The Niles]

Originally posted by Tulac@Feb 19 2005, 08:29 PM
Errrm I'm not VIP, but I can see and post in the VIP forum, guess that's because I'm an international admin, but still...
well that aint right :blink: .

[Tulac]

I'm not sure, Kosta wanted to give me a VIP account but maybe he understood me when I told him I can see the VIP forum, or something else hapenned I don't know...

[Tom Henrik]

Originally posted by Tulac@Feb 19 2005, 08:29 PM
Errrm I'm not VIP, but I can see and post in the VIP forum, guess that's because I'm an international admin, but still...
Not anymore ;)


VIP is once again hidden from your prying eyes :bleh:

[Tulac]

Gee it's not like the VIP forum hides any secrets :twisted:

[Havell]

LOL should have kept your mouth shut Tulac

[Tulac]

Nahh the forum is very boring...
I don't have acess to those goodies anyway...

[The Levitating Nun]

Perhaps I should get me some prying eyes, so I can pry at stuff secretly.

[Sebatianos]

Originally posted by Tulac@Feb 19 2005, 11:07 PM
Gee it's not like the VIP forum hides any secrets :twisted:
Well it really doesn't...
But just being an international updater didn't bring you that possibility. So I guess you got a sneak preview, so you'd start working harder and earn the VIP status, so you could go to that forum, and the Bikini island, and go to Bill Gates private party, and... stop deaming :bleh:

[wormpaul]

Originally posted by Tulac@Feb 19 2005, 09:23 PM
Nahh the forum is very boring...
I don't have acess to those goodies anyway...
And thank you..

If you dont like it...dont come here :bleh:

[Tom Henrik]

No need for this anymore. All the relevant info is in the first post.

*closing*