EQEmu losing hosting

[Angelox]

The first thing that needs to be done is some form of communication needs to be established between you, the donors and them, the owners.
What you all did this week by donating to this project is becoming a rare thing on the internet - it just goes to show you really care about EqEmu (be it 1.00 or 100.00).
I think the biggest problem with donations at EqEmu is the method that's used via Sourceforge. I still do not fully understand why it all has to be like that.
I don't think I've ever "internet-donated" to anything before. If we "tilted" Doodmans paypal but were supposed to "tilt" FNW too, that's no problem, next month we'll tilt FNW's paypal.
But we (or at least me) would like to know what's going on, or even if this helps.
We are trying, and we hope you are too.
We want to feel like we're part of this too?
Right now I feel like there's a group of us that really like this whole scene , and love browsing the forums, chatting, helping each other out , and fiddling with our servers - but someone in a black cloak is standing by the wall with "the plug" in their hand, counting down the days to pull it out, putting an end to it all.

[techguy84]

I think that the paypal via SF was just a easy way to do things. Now that the project is going to be driven more so by donations then before, there may be a need for a better donation system. As long as the money goes where it is supposed to thats fine by me. Well, time to jump over to SF and put in a little bit to help out.

[Krazed]

I have been reading all of this, and I know you guys don't know me but I have a few opinions on this subject.

First off, having been around for only a few weeks I can't say I'm any sort of veteran of Eqemulator. However, I played for years on live. What I noticed looking through this last night, was that alot of people are playing blindly. (ie: they don't know this is happening because they never go to the forums) I told my guild (server) last night and a few more people now know that didn't and may just help out because of that fact.

Then another blind fact came up: How much do we need total? What's our donation goal for this time around so we don't lose hosting. I think we need to find that out asap, and make it well known so we can maybe have someone fill in the gap if we're close but failing.

My point with all this is that we need a bit more info, and we need to inform our users and players within the servers themselves. Not just on the forums because I know alot of people don't come back here but alot of people still play.

These are just suggestions. Take them as you will. I plan on donating.

Sorry if this seems harsh or blunt, I just woke up and don't intend it to sound that way.

[Zengez]

Just a thought but I don't see a release since 3/15, maybe a new release with a built in default Message of the Day about people needing to donate so that all those people that are too lazy to change it... the players on those servers will see it (ps any server admins that could may want to change their message of the day if they don't mind).... just a thought /shrug

::Edit:: Hmm I bet that's actually in the database isn't it? I dunno maybe someone can think of something, if it's not too difficult to hardcode it in for 1 release /shrug

[krusher]

No, the core switch blew up last night and i didnt get a replacement until this morning...

I am working with FN and DM to make sure the site dosent go offline until we have made arrangements for a new host.

Krusher

[kc7wzl]

cool I was a little conserned myself.. thank you krusher for the extra help.. I am sure others thank you as well..

I hope things shape up for every one... I my be silent most of the time but I am here and hoping th ebest for every one..


kc7wzl

[Angelox]

Don't forget about FNW! That last donation you see was me (I just forgot to log in sourceforge).
http://sourceforge.net/donate/index.php?user_id=997843
We need to give these guys a reason to stay around!
So lets lay some bucks on him too.

[starblight]

Hello all
I am not playing right now but I am very eager to setup my own server for my friends once the project moves on just a little bit farther. To make sure that this is a possibility I would be glad to do a monthly donation as soon as a good system is in place. I will go ahead and donate something in a few minutes for this month.

As others have stated donating to a single person dose not seem right. I do not know the best way to set it up but I am sure there is a good way that many others have done before that you could copy. Until a better system is in place I will be keeping my donations smaller and will be unlikely to setup a monthly auto pay.

Also as I do not play now I do not check the forms that often. normally once a week some times once every 2 weeks. Not sure if there is anyone that has time to do this but a weekly or monthly newsletter on the progress of the project or problems like this I would be glad to sign up too. just a thought.

Thanks for all the hard work
Starblight

[starblight]

never donated money like this before is this correct sounding

This email confirms that you have paid OSDN / VA Software (staff@sourceforge.net) $10.00 USD using PayPal.

I followed the link posted above just want to make sure it went to the right place.

Thanks
Starblight

[Angelox]

Originally Posted by starblight

never donated money like this before is this correct sounding

This email confirms that you have paid OSDN / VA Software (staff@sourceforge.net) $10.00 USD using PayPal.

I followed the link posted above just want to make sure it went to the right place.

Thanks
Starblight

Yours went to Doodman , so that's good - thanks!
you can veiw your comment here:
http://sourceforge.net/developer/use...ser_id=1113174

[Gothikagurl]

I currently have a Virtual Server (its Dedicated, Only shared by one other because of the plan I have) It has 1 Gig of ram, 3.4GhZ Duel core Processor. 1k Bandwidth a month. (I would happily increase the plan to double all this if I can get little donations ect ect. For now I'd be happy to pay the current)

I also run a Webserver; 15TB Bandwidth 5TB Space. I can Host Files; Sites, You name it I Can host it.

Im Willing to Help. EQEmu Is an amazing Community. I DO NOT want it to fail.


Hugs n Kissez;

Kitty/Gothika

Email me at Rhimi@cofusion.org

P.s: <3 EQEmu. Hold strong. : )

[cavedude]

This was resolved some time ago, thanks though

[Gothikagurl]

No problem.

If you guys need a spot to store downloads; Hollar. 4.9TB of space I wont be using. Haha.


Goodluck.

I hope EQEmu Stays around for a long time,

Best Wishes

Kitty/Gothika

[KingMort]

Should probably delete this post , if eqemu needed funding they will come to me.... And i will provide said funding.. END OF STORY FOLKS....


I am not only cocky but i have the willingness to do so... Doodman FTW , You must contact me if you are having issues please...

King