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Bye bye BoM :(

Discussion in 'Sorcerous Sundries' started by Barmy Army, Nov 11, 2013.

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  1. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    A heavy heart

    A sad face :(

    A genuine sad me... I think this place has reached such a state of inactivity that it will be closed soon. Certainly, there's not much to bring me back at all lately. :(.

    It's like the end of an huge era. At least for me. BoM has been a source of knowledge, of community, and for myself, a source of strength (definitelkky one, fairly recent, that a few will know). I deem a lot of the people here among the better people I have ever met online.

    I love this place and am so sorry to see it die. Everything must have it's time though I guess. It's been a blast. Much love all.

    I've decided not to be on Facebook or Twitter anymore, but if any of the people here want to keep in touch with me (who knows, maybe there's one out there) my addy is philipaldred -at- gmail .com.

    Hugs from your ever **** up, but ever friend... Barmy x
     
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  2. T2Bruno

    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Stop being so melodramatic and have a damned pint. You'll feel better.

    Then just stop by every week or so to comment on stupid stuff us Yanks are doing.
     
    T2Bruno, Nov 11, 2013
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  3. joacqin

    joacqin Confused Jerk Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    I still pop by now and then. :)
     
    joacqin, Nov 11, 2013
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  4. The Great Snook Gems: 31/31
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    I hate to say it, but I think the election of Obama had a lot to do with the death of the Alleys. The site was overwhelmingly liberal (the US definition of the word) and without a "Bush" to bash everyone went away. Now I find myself far more likely to post in Whatnots than any other forum. However, I still check in at least once a week.
     
    The Great Snook, Nov 11, 2013
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  5. Blades of Vanatar

    Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    No, it's the state of the gaming world that has changed drastically. We need another game/series that is impactful as the BG/IWD series were.
     
    Blades of Vanatar, Nov 11, 2013
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  6. Darion

    Darion Resident Dissident Veteran BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    ^
    That.

    And after Project Eternity hits this place and the new Torment things will pick up on steam again.

    This is not some sort of social network where we upload selfies or pics of the things we eat. :)

    Stay calm and...sorcerer on.
     
    Darion, Nov 11, 2013
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  7. Tarrasque

    Tarrasque Whoever said Paladins had to be charismatic? ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Aww shucks. And here I was about to upload loads of pictures of LOLcats :p
     
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  8. dmc

    dmc Speak softly and carry a big briefcase Staff Member Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Maybe Barmy can upload a selfie after he has the pint or two (or three or four) that T2 suggested and we can work off of that . . . :p
     
    dmc, Nov 11, 2013
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  9. Gaear

    Gaear ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful

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    Only hot chicks selfie.
     
    Gaear, Nov 11, 2013
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  10. Arkite

    Arkite Crash or crash through Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    [​IMG]

    :D
     
    Arkite, Nov 12, 2013
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    chevalier and Taluntain like this.
  11. Chandos the Red

    Chandos the Red This Wheel's on Fire

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    Oh, yes blame Obama...how typical.... :)
     
    Chandos the Red, Nov 12, 2013
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  12. Darion

    Darion Resident Dissident Veteran BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    That one goes without saying.
    :D
     
    Darion, Nov 12, 2013
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  13. The Great Snook Gems: 31/31
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    Actually, this is more "Blame Romney"
     
    The Great Snook, Nov 12, 2013
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  14. Darion

    Darion Resident Dissident Veteran BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    On a side-note: Funny how such threads attract folks from all over the BoM.
     
    Darion, Nov 12, 2013
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  15. Tarrasque

    Tarrasque Whoever said Paladins had to be charismatic? ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Probably a combination of there not being many of us left and also the thread title.
     
    Tarrasque, Nov 12, 2013
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  16. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Stage 1, Denial: I'm gonna pretend this thread does not exist.
     
    Master of Nuhn, Nov 12, 2013
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  17. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Stage 2 – anger. Because I’m pissed off at Barmy for starting this thread in the first place.

    OK, I’ll tell you guys what – I’ll do my part to keep this place going if you do.

    Ah, who am I kidding; with game wiki’s and the like these days, sites like this don’t stand a chance – it’s hopeless.

    Then again, what are y’gonna do? Nothing lasts forever.
     
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  18. dmc

    dmc Speak softly and carry a big briefcase Staff Member Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Wow Splunge, you killed off the next four stages in one post. Now the rest of us can't hop on board that little motif started by MoN.

    You know what you are? A Thread-Hog (Tm).
     
    dmc, Nov 12, 2013
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  19. Gaear

    Gaear ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful

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    DRAHMA! :shake:

    Quick, someone play 'My Way.'
     
    Gaear, Nov 12, 2013
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  20. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Well, dmc, you sound like you're back at Stage 2, so someone else can take it from there. :D

    Seriously though, the message near the bottom of the main page currently says:
    Registered members who have visited the forum today: 32
    That's not an unusual number these days, but not too long ago, it would have typically been at least double that. Traffic definitely seems to be down. I blame Aldeth (for getting a new job where he doesn't have time to post from work).
     
    Splunge, Nov 12, 2013
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