its snowing, by the bucket load. I got up and we had blue sky and sunshine, HUGE clap of thunder and the sky dumped all this snow in my garden... its been snowing just over half an hour and there is already 2".
My baby foal in the snow
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Im in need of some webhosting for a little personal project im going to be doing. Not sure of the amount of space i will need but it wont be a huge amount
New messages
The new Q is a rewrite from scratch, so all the messages the bot uses have been rewritten. This means most responses will be slightly different even when commands are otherwise the same. One general change in this area is that many commands now send confirmation after making a change, e.g. if you use CHANLEV to alter someone's flags it will show what their flags are after the change for confirmation.
Messaging mode
You can now configure Q to either send you NOTICEs or PRIVMSGs. This is done using the new USERFLAGS command:
/MSG Q USERFLAGS +n - sets to NOTICE (default)
/MSG Q USERFLAGS -n - sets to PRIVMSG
New features
New flags Some new flags have been added to users (CHANLEV):
• +k KNOWN - This is a new level of access below VOICE (+v). It doesn't entitle you to getting op/voice on the channel, but it identifies you as a known user. This allows you to set personal flags, and use the INVITE command. It is also used in conjunction with the +k chanflag (see below).
• +g GIVE VOICE - Similar to L, this combines with +v to give you autovoice when you join the channel. Note that +av will no longer do this (and in fact is no longer allowed, see below).
• +p PROTECT - This protects your op or voice on the channel (i.e. restores it if it is lost for any reason). It has the same effect as +p CHANFLAG, but on a per-user basis.
• +d DEOP - This is a "punishment" flag that prevents the user ever getting ops.
• +q QUIET - This is a "punishment" flag that prevents the user ever getting voice.
Personal flags
Personal flags are a new category of chanlev flag. Accessed via CHANLEV as normal, these can only be set and cleared on yourself and cannot be seen from others. Note that you will need at least known (+k) access to set these on a channel. The personal flags are:
• +w HIDE WELCOME - you can set this if you get bored of being spammed with the welcome message every time you join the channel
• +j AUTOINVITE - if you set this, Q will invite you to the channel when you AUTH.
CHANLEV operation changes
Q is now strict about not allowing non-sensical combinations of flags. For example, you can't be banned (+b) if you are a master - since masters can just remove +b. You can't have autoop (+a) without op, and you can't have autoop and autovoice at the same time. Also, the new PROTECT (+p) flag includes autoop/voice functionality so you can't have +a/+g set if you are +p.
Like L, you can remove any of your own flags (except +b, +d or +q).
GIVEOWNER
A new command GIVEOWNER has been added for the purposes of giving +n to other users. This is no longer possible via a normal CHANLEV command (although CHANLEV still allows for owner removal). The GIVEOWNER command needs to be run twice - the second time using a code provided the first time. This should make accidentally giving away +n a lot harder.
Channel ban features
Q now has a few new functions related to bans, these are:
Ban enforcing
You can configure Q to kick banned users off the channel automatically. This is controlled by the +e chanflag.
Ban expiry
You can configure Q to auto-remove channel bans after a certain time. This is controlled by the new BANTIMER command.
Temporary bans
You can now set "Q bans" with an expiry time, using the new TEMPBAN command. For clarity, the old BAN command has been renamed to PERMBAN (but BAN still works for now).
Channel mode feature
You can configure Q to enforce, or prohibit, any combination of modes on the channel (including limits and keys). This is done via the new CHANMODE feature - CHANMODE +mode will enforce that mode on the channel, and -mode will prevent it being set. Note that because both + and - modes are allowed, you have to specify the complete list of modes whenever you change it. This replaces the SETINVITE feature of L, and the +k and +l chanflags and associated KEY and LIMIT commands from Q. Auth history feature
A new feature to track auths to your account has been added. Accessed via the AUTHHISTORY command, it shows you the last 10 logins to your account with the hostmask (and disconnect times). The old AUTHHISTORY command from Q is now called CHANOPHISTORY.
Channel flags
The list of available channel flags has been overhauled, and the following flag settings are now available:
• +a, +g, +p (AUTOOP, AUTOVOICE, PROTECT) These have exactly the same effect as giving the chanlev flag to every eligible user. So you can turn autoopping on and off for the whole channel in one place - although the chanlev flags can still be used as well (either being set is enough).
• +c, +f, +t, +b, +p, +w (AUTOLIMIT, FORCETOPIC, TOPICSAVE, BITCH, PROTECT, WELCOME) function the same as the old Q
• +e (ENFORCE BANS) - see above
• +v (VOICE ALL) - This chanflag will cause Q to voice everyone who joins the channel, unless they have +q chanlev flag set.
• +k (KNOWN ONLY) - This chanflag will cause Q to kick anyone who isn't known (+k or above) out of the channel. Useful for extra security for private channels. It will ban users if they aren't prevented from rejoining by +i.
Note that +k and +l have been removed, replaced by CHANMODE as described above.
Channel statistics
You can now get some statistics including maximum size and total number of joins on your channel. Statistics are maintained from the time each channel is created, but "resettable" statistics are also kept that can be reset. Use the CHANSTAT command to view these statistics, or reset them.
Channel user list
It's now possible to get a list of all the users on the channel, who they are authed as and what flags they have on Q. In order to get the list you need to be known on the channel and be on it. Use the USERS command to see the list.
View Coverage:i34 Organiser: multiplay Website:http://i34.multiplay.co.uk/ Location: Stoneleigh Park venue, Coventry Duration: 8 Aug 2008 to 11 Aug 2008
Scheduled: 03:00 CDT, 8 August 2008 to 10:00 CDT, 11 August 2008 Schedule: Passed
i34 is a complete festival of video games, where thousands of players are set to convene at Stoneleigh Park for an unforgettable weekend featuring the largest gathering of gamers ever seen in the UK. For 2,000 attendees the weekend will be a non-stop gaming marathon as the 24-hour LAN party expands to a new record size for any UK event.
The winners of the qualifying tournaments will represent the USA at the 6th edition of the ESWC Grand Final 2008 taking place in the Official Host City of San Jose, California from August 25th to 27th. The Grand Final will gather 800 champions from over 50 countries with the support of NVIDIA, the Main and Worldwide Partner.
Tournament spots are limited and registration begins March 24th for all game disciplines. Matches will be played starting April 7th. More than 1,200 top-level video game players will battle during two months on secured servers for a chance to win a spot on Team USA.
Qualifying teams and players will receive a travel allowance to participate at the ESWC Grand Final from August 24-27. The City of San Jose, an Official Partner of the global operations, will provide four days of accommodations for the US and International champions at the best downtown hotels.
For registration information and rules, please visit eswc-usa.com
Registrations Opening: March 24th Registrations Closing: April 4th First Games: April 7th National Final Four: June 2nd – June 5th
"A 21-year-old Harris County woman filed a $200,000 lawsuit against American Airlines alleging employees on a flight to Los Angeles from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport failed to protect her while she slept from another passenger who masturbated to her and ejaculated in her hair, according to a lawsuit she filed last week in Tarrant County."
16 duel players and 8 iCTF teams managed to qualify through the group stages to the finals where they fought it out for the first place prize of £20,000 for duel which 4K^hypno won and £30,000 for iCTF won by Soulreapers/pure.gaming.
In a heart warming gesture killu and hypno agreed that winner took 15k and 5k went to 2nd place.
Scheduled: 03:00 CDT, 28 June 2008 to 11:00 CDT, 29 June 2008 Schedule: Passed
The Blizzard Worldwide Invitational is a two-day event taking place on Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of June 2008 in Hall 5 of the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center, Paris, France.
Featuring:
• A chance to try World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II
• Discussion panels with Blizzard developers
• Artist and developer signings
• Competitive and casual player tournaments
• Costume, dance and other player contests with great prizes
• Live musical performances
• Merchandise; a silent auction; and much more...
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Effective immediately, the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) will cease operations. Therefore, all CPL events currently scheduled for 2008 are hereby cancelled.
The CPL was launched in June 1997 with the pioneering mission of promoting and sanctioning video game competitions as a professional sport. For ten years the CPL events experienced increased growth - commencing with a small LAN event in Dallas, Texas, and culminating in world-class competitions across five continents.
However, the current fragmentation of the sport, a crowded field of competing leagues, and the current economic climate have prompted the CPL to suspend its pro-tournament operations. The CPL regrets that this news will disappoint those that were planning on attending the summer and winter events this year.
Many thanks to all of the sponsors and partners that helped CPL establish the groundwork for professional video game competitions. Their vision and pioneering spirit should always be remembered.
Note: The CPL intends to continue to pay the World Tour prizes.
Play in regional Qualifying Ladders in a variety of great games, starting in April 2008
There are 7 Digital Games regions to compete in, so everyone in the world is included: North America, South America, Europe, Middle East/Africa, Asia/Oceania, China, and Korea (that is right - China and Korea get their own separate regions!)
In the Olympic spirit, competitions will cut across Sports, FPS, RTS, Fighting, Driving, Casual games, and other categories
Although you will be playing in a Regional ladder (and can play against anyone from within your region), you will be playing for your home country! The top players from each country in the Qualifying Ladders represent their country and could earn a chance to compete at a global final in Shanghai during the 2008 Olympic Welcome Events in August, with other gamers from around the world.
The 2008 Digital Games will also feature the first ever Pentathlon of Video Gaming, where we will rank players across multiple game titles and multiple genres to determine the World's Best Gamer!
Edited by xou at 09:13 CST, 10 November 2008 - 3466 Hits
just went to the shop, came back and was getting out of the car. the wind caught the door and snatched it out of my hand. it flung it open so wide something must have twisted and gone wrong. i couldnt shut the door, the lock had locked itself ?! how the hell can that happen i have NFI.
spent 30mins in the pissing down rain trying to free the jammed door lock *sigh* then all of a sudden it just freed itself but something is twisted in the door/door frame.
View Coverage:EC XVII Organiser: clanbase Website:http://clanbase.ggl.com/ Location: Online Duration: 24 Feb 2008 to 29 Jun 2008
ClanBase EuroCup is one of the most prestigious online tournaments in the world, now entering its 17th season.
Season XVII Schedule:
24 February - Signups open
9 March - Signups close
16 March - EC Invite night on IRC! #eurocup
17 March - EC qualifiers scheduled
20 March - EC qualifier week
20 March - OC groups online
31 March - First matchweek
29 June - All cups finished
Scheduled: 03:00 CDT, 30 April 2008 to 13:00 CDT, 3 May 2008 Schedule: Passed
Press Release:
Fresh from the unprecedented success of its inaugural 2007 season, Championship Gaming Series® (CGS), the only worldwide professional video gaming league, today officially announced its 2008 schedule of events for the Pan-Asian Region.
The commencement of the 2008 season will build on the immense foundation laid last year, when CGS drafted 18 teams located on five continents, made high-definition broadcasts available to more than 350 million viewers worldwide, and crowned Chicago Chimera as the first-ever CGS World Champion at the $1 million CGS World Final in Los Angeles. CGS has redefined professional gaming and transformed it into a modern sport for the digital age.
“Last year, CGS revolutionized competitive video gaming by launching the only worldwide professional gaming league and creating groundbreaking television programming distributed to a worldwide audience,” said CGS Commissioner Andy Reif. “Asia is an important region for us and the announcement of our Pan-Asian Final in Wuhan is the first of several exciting announcements to take place in the region.”
General Managers from the six CGS Pan-Asian teams will soon begin evaluating their current team talent and commence the scouting and selection process for their 2008 team roster. The teams include Seoul Jinhwa, Wuhan Dragon, Singapore Sword, Sydney Underground, Dubai Mirage and Kuala Lumpur Taufan. Last year, Singapore Sword took the Pan-Asian Final as the six teams battled it out for dominance in Kuala Lumpur. This year, the teams will travel to Wuhan for the Pan-Asian Final, April 30-May 3. The top two finishers at the Pan-Asian Final will then compete against the world’s best teams at the CGS World Final.
In the 2008 season, each CGS team consists of ten athletes, each specializing in an official League game. Five of the ten players comprise a Counter-Strike: Source (CS:S) squad which competes in five-on-five matches. FIFA 08 is played one-on-one. Each CGS team also has a mixed-doubles team of two Dead or Alive 4 players, who will play against other teams in one-on-one matches on Xbox 360. Forza Motorsport 2 consists of two racers on each team competing in a two-versus-two format, also on Xbox 360.
Edited by Nicky at 02:36 CST, 21 February 2008 - 4630 Hits
Posted by Nicky @ 13:22 CST, 12 February 2008 - iMsg
Scheduled: 18:00 CDT, 6 September 2008 Schedule: Passed
According to a news letter just received, you earthlings will have to get ready to leave your galaxy on September 7th, 2008 for this is the official release date for Spore.
"Spore gives players their own personal universe in a box. Create and evolve life, establish tribes, build civilizations, sculpt entire worlds and explore a universe created by other gamers. Spore gives players a wealth of creative tools to customize nearly every aspect of their universe: creatures, vehicles, buildings, and even UFOs. Players can then seamlessly share their creations with the world or explore infinite new galaxies created by other gamers."
Get ready for the next Big Bang this fall! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Maxis today announced that Spore™, the highly anticipated game from the creators of The Sims™, will be available at retailers worldwide the weekend of September 7. Spore will be available for the PC, Macintosh, Nintendo DS™, and mobile phones.
"The wait is almost over," said Maxis Chief Designer Will Wright. "We're in our final stages of testing and polish with Spore, and the team at Maxis can't wait to see the cosmos of content created by the community later this year."
Spore gives players their own personal universe in a box. Create and evolve life, establish tribes, build civilizations, sculpt entire worlds and explore a universe created by other gamers. Spore gives players a wealth of creative tools to customize nearly every aspect of their universe: creatures, vehicles, buildings, and even UFOs. Players can then seamlessly share their creations with the world or explore infinite new galaxies created by other gamers.
Consumers can visit www.spore.com to sign up for the Spore newsletter or check out all-new screenshots and video of the game. Members of the media can visit EA's press site at www.info.ea.com for information about all of EA's games.
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Posted by Nicky @ 12:37 CST, 5 February 2008 - iMsg
Scheduled: 02:00 CDT, 21 August 2008 to 11:00 CDT, 24 August 2008 Schedule: Passed
The Games Convention will be held this year from 21 till 24 Aug at Leipzig, Germany.
"Many exhibitors use the GC – Games Convention as a launch pad for the earth-shattering market introduction of their new products, because the fair gives them the ideal platform for the strategic positioning of their own games and equipment in full view of the media, the public and industry. So if it seems a bit noisy around Leipzig in August, no need to worry - it’s just the GC - Games Convention making waves again."
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nGize.CoD4 -vs- 
H2k-Gaming
Match Page
Hypno -vs- 
ScrMz!
Zaccubus -vs- 
clan-matrix -vs- 
Infused-Gaming
Old Boyz Incorporated -vs- 
deadly-Bullets
Team MGC
TAG
Incomplete -vs- 
OVERLOAd.X-RAYPAD
8==D
DEFEATERS -vs- 
Roskilde Ravens -vs- 
ESC Linemax.cod -vs- 
Clan FurY -vs- 
Dignition -vs- 
TeK-9 Networks
SK Gaming
daddy
Reason-Gaming -vs- 
Cortana -vs- 
Team <[o]> - Part of 8bits-Gamin -vs- 
HghPng 
K1ck eSports Club -vs- 
TEAM E-GAMING
Choual Sensations -vs- 
Intense DIGITRON Gaming -vs- 
MyrmidonI -vs- 
SouthPark CS:Source -vs- 
Berlin Allianz 
i34 Promo Video
Call of Duty 4
€6,000
€3,000
€1,500
Counter-Strike: Source
Battlefield 2
Electronic Sports World Cup 
PLAY.com Live
devotii (both finals)
Duel Finals
KaozZ, 
Seoul Jinhwa, 
Wuhan Dragon, 
Singapore Sword, 
Sydney Underground, 
Dubai Mirage and 
Kuala Lumpur Taufan. Last year, Singapore Sword took the Pan-Asian Final as the six teams battled it out for dominance in Kuala Lumpur. This year, the teams will travel to Wuhan for the Pan-Asian Final, April 30-May 3. The top two finishers at the Pan-Asian Final will then compete against the world’s best teams at the CGS World Final.
