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2008 Website

· Games · 23 posts · Sep 30, 2007 — Dec 6, 2007 View original thread ↗

#1 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 - 19:43

Hello all,

I do realize it is a bit early to be asking,

But when do we plan to begin creating next years page?

And do we have the space and bandwidth for it?

-funkytoad

#2 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 - 23:45

It's really up to luddite (or whoever ends up hosting it this year) to decide what they want to do for a website. I have, however, started throwing a few ideas around as far as design goes. Here's what I've come up with so far:

http://~tl.co.uk/temp/rc2008/

The text is just a placeholder, I copied it from the page I made up for last years challenge. Again, of course, it's up to the host to decide on the design they want to use.

I guess it'd be a good idea to have a final page in place by Christmas time at the latest, so we can start promoting next years 'challenge fairly early.

As for hosting and bandwidth, neither are a problem.

#3 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 - 00:43

http://~tl.co.uk/temp/rc2008/

I like it! Tom has mentioned that bandwidth and space is not a problem, but if it ever becomes one, I have gobs that I'd donate to the cause if necessary.

#4 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 - 00:48

Yeah, I really like it too.

Same here, I have plenty of space/bandwidth

#5 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 - 06:39

thats a nice and clean page.

like it!

#6 Fri, 5 Oct 2007 - 22:19

Nice! I'm gonna have to put some thought into a project...

#7 Fri, 5 Oct 2007 - 22:46

I like the new template too!

The RetroChallenge was talked about in a recent episode of RetroMacCast so I predict that we may get an even larger uptake than we did this year, due to this extra bit of publicity.

#8 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 - 10:54

I predict that we may get an even larger uptake than we did this year

do you also predict that i may find love in 2008 and that a chance encouter with a stranger may provide riches?

i didnt know that you did clairvoyance in your spare time too -

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#9 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 - 10:39

Unfortunately I discovered the retrochallenge when it had already ended.

I was wondering if any similar competitions would be organised before next years' retrochallenge? Perhaps something smaller, organised through the forum?

#10 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 - 10:45

luddite did put together a winter get together last year that had about 5folk playing - not sure about this time tho.

#11 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 - 12:53

it would be interesting to organise another one, if there's enough people willing to participate of course.

#12 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 - 17:30

it would be interesting to organise another one, if there's enough people willing to participate of course.

hey!

all it takes is one brave soul and a website to keep track of things.

;-)

#13 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 - 03:23

Okay everyone!

It is almost time to prepare.

Do we want to use Tom's design?

I like it...

nahuelmarisi, you still want to do it right?

#14 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 - 17:22

Okay everyone!It is almost time to prepare.

Do we want to use Tom's design?

I like it...

nahuelmarisi, you still want to do it right?

are you talking about the actual retrochallenge or a winter play around?

anyway tho - all it takes for a winter play around is for somebody to say 'i will do it' and its a go-er!

i suppose a who would be 'IN' list would make a start if fok want to play after xmas. last year luddites ran through jan with no rules at all, just participation.

anyone?

for the clear head space i will say 'i,m IN!'

xxx

#15 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 - 18:02

Tom said we should have a page up by the holidays.

It wouldn't hurt to get ready now and find out who is doing what.

#16 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 - 18:11

Tom said we should have a page up by the holidays.It wouldn't hurt to get ready now and find out who is doing what.

yeah - but i think his idea was to get the 2008 summer game up by winter ready for the summer - promotion and all that.

i think nahuelmarisi was thinking about hosting or trying to get somebody to host a wee play around within the forum for after xmas - i think that was where he was coming from anyway.

#17 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 - 05:30

I've already arbitrarily announced the informal "Winter Warm-up" on the RetroBBS. I guess you guys weren't paying attention ;-)

Anyway, we'll go from Jan 1 to Jan 31st... as usual there will be no rules/prizes/theme or anything -- just do whatever turns your crank and keep everyone abreast of your progress. I'll announce the URL here when I get time to set it up.

As far as the proposed RC web page goes... I like it very much. Seems to be pretty unanimous, so I suggest we just "go with it"

#18 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 - 12:03

I'm in! The play around in January will give me something interesting to do.

#19 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 - 16:14

Well, in case anyone hasn't noticed, there's now a website up for the 2008 winter warmup:

http://retrochallenge.net/2008/winter/

Cheers to luddite for getting it all sorted!

#20 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 - 20:14

Well, in case anyone hasn't noticed, there's now a website up for the 2008 winter warmup:
http://retrochallenge.net/2008/winter/

Cheers to luddite for getting it all sorted!

Ahem! I had intended to make a formal announcement, but I've been suffering sporadic internet access for the last few days... [:I] ]'>

Anyway, there it is... hope to see a good turnout this time round!

#21 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 - 21:49

yay!

reason to live!

Although saying that I will be out of town the first few day.

BUT!

yay!

pointless poorly executed tasks ahead!

#22 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 - 00:10

I'm definately joining the winters retro challenge!

I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I quite like the image there in the retrochallenge website. Would it be possible for me to use it on a website of my own?

#23 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 - 04:53

I'm definately joining the winters retro challenge!
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I quite like the image there in the retrochallenge website. Would it be possible for me to use it on a website of my own?

Presuming you mean the old computer line-up... go right ahead. Though that's just a temporary graphic, so don't link directly to it.