Author Topic: Ys Utopia ! (Read 12951 times)

Gillian Seed · « **on:** Jan. 19, 2009, 04:34:46 PM »

Yay, NightWolve's website is back.

Anyway, happy new year !!

Agent_K64 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan. 20, 2009, 11:35:36 PM »

zomg hax

NightWolve · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan. 22, 2009, 11:31:16 PM »

OH. MY. GAWWWD.

I don' believe it...

Gillian Seed · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan. 25, 2009, 09:01:33 AM »

NightWolve · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan. 25, 2009, 11:17:43 AM »

Butt-Pirate · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan. 25, 2009, 11:19:24 AM »

Yello everybody! True to my name, I am the resident butt-pirate as if that wasn't already obvious! I wanna be your friend! Yaaaaaay!

Agent_K64 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan. 25, 2009, 05:12:26 PM »

I see wat u did dere

NightWolve · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb. 01, 2009, 04:05:31 PM »

Wow, you lose!

http://nightwolve.web.officelive.com/standby.aspx

rocket · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb. 04, 2009, 10:12:18 PM »

looking good

rocket · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb. 10, 2009, 08:50:54 PM »

its nice to see a lot of familiar names again.

Red Hairdo · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb. 17, 2009, 02:13:52 PM »

Hm, great.

Though I didn't expect all the accounts to be kept alive during all this time. That's good, I guess.

So... it might take some months for this place to be "reformed", huh...

NightWolve · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb. 20, 2009, 03:36:21 PM »

Ah, you found the place, Red. Well, you deserve credit for finally helping me select a domain name. I also didn't realize the source can be attributed to Alan Oppenheimer's opening line in NEC's Ys Book I & II:

"Ys, the ideal utopia… How could such a land of promise, simply vanish from the face of the planet? How could such prosperity be forgotten? The legend has been silenced for over 700 years. And now, the mystery unfolds…"

It's good enough I suppose and it'd probably take me another year or more to find something better, so that's that...

The main hang-up was choosing between running a personal blog with my patches listed on the side, mainly, like Derrick's (aka D-BOY) place at http://cinnamonpirate.com/, OR, a gathering place with an Ys-oriented theme around it since that's pretty much what my legacy is centered around: Ys patches. So, based on either of the two paths, the domain name would have to reflect it accordingly.

The "Plight of the Fan Translator" title was actually a nod to Disney's old movie "Flight of the Navigator" which I thought was kinda nifty. I also liked it because it was VERY FITTING given most my "constituents" (aka "fan" base) and general (doesn't tie me down to a particular game series), so say in the event I actually did another patch outside of the Ys series (I do have Xak III), it would cause no conflict the way something like 'ysutopia' does, but unfortunately there wasn't any clever way to reduce that title down to an appropriate domain name, at least, none that I could see. Thus, the only idea left was with something like ysutopia.net though it has the limiting problem, etc. But yeah, it's passable, easy to remember, and basically respectable enough where it's not uberdorky. "Ys Utopia.net" should make for a good site logo too! MP83?? =)

Something that I don't get though when it comes to domain names is that it seems you can't secure them beyond a year... I wanted to pay in advance for at least 5 years, but the way things work is with annual intervals; you have a 2 week window to renew your ownership when the year's up... Not too comforting.

Agent_K64 · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb. 23, 2009, 02:17:06 PM »

Your domain registrar sucks, then. xP I'm not sure how others are, but I use Namecheap.com and .net domains can be registered through them for 1~10 years, for $9.69/yr. I've never had any problems with them. I'm not sure how they compare as far as pricing, though.

NightWolve · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb. 23, 2009, 02:43:54 PM »

Damn it, I should've talked to you first then. I registered through Google and figured since they're big, they'll be around forever and probably have the best set up. Guess not.

duke4711 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb. 24, 2009, 12:32:32 PM »

Well, I just noticed Nightwolve's site back up. I must say that is a beautiful thing.

NightWolve · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb. 24, 2009, 03:02:05 PM »

Hey duke, welcome back.

I do plan on mass emailing all existing accounts here when this site is ready, so some members will return. Thing is I need help coming up with an Ys oriented theme, an Ys Utopia.net logo, etc. so I wonder if it's better to make the site live and see how many good members come back like johnnybleu to ask for their design help.

Red Hairdo · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb. 27, 2009, 09:29:31 AM »

Quote from: NightWolve on Feb. 20, 2009, 03:36:21 PM

I also didn't realize the source can be attributed to Alan Oppenheimer's opening line in NEC's Ys Book I & II:

"Ys, the ideal utopia… How could such a land of promise, simply vanish from the face of the planet? How could such prosperity be forgotten? The legend has been silenced for over 700 years. And now, the mystery unfolds…"

Yes, whenever I think of "Ys Utopia" I'm reminded of the wonderful Ys Book I & II intro. God damn amazing.

Edit: Wow, the white background of the quoting box looks strange with the rather dark site background.

So far, that is.

NightWolve · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar. 01, 2009, 02:52:48 AM »

Quote from: Red Hairdo on Feb. 27, 2009, 09:29:31 AM

Edit: Wow, the white background of the quoting box looks strange with the rather dark site background. So far, that is.

Yeah, it was much worse though, pure white, before I edited this ShinyBlue theme to make it at least grayish. There are other SMF themes to play with, but so far, I like this one well enough, but I wonder to what extent it could be adapted into an Ys oriented theme... I don't have anyone to help me just yet, so it's either waiting for more SMF themes to be released or doing as much as I can myself, as usual...

Red Hairdo · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar. 01, 2009, 12:54:18 PM »

Ys oriented theme...
I think it would be really good if whatever Ys theme you end up choosing was also an Ys 7 theme.

New site, new entry in the series. Relate both.

It seems Ys 7 already has its own logo so far, and its release is expected in September.

rocket · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar. 09, 2009, 10:09:54 PM »

Quote from: Red Hairdo on Mar. 01, 2009, 12:54:18 PM

Ys oriented theme...
I think it would be really good if whatever Ys theme you end up choosing was also an Ys 7 theme.

New site, new entry in the series. Relate both.

It seems Ys 7 already has its own logo so far, and its release is expected in September.

Sept... lol Well if I am employeeded i know what i will have to be buying 2 of...

SkyeWelse · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar. 27, 2009, 10:51:40 AM »

Sorry it's taken me a bit to make a first post since you've reopened the doors. I've been very busy trying to work on a personal business related website and a fan gaming project for Xanadu to possibly get into some kind of game industry related internship over the summer. I've got this weekend to build everything to make it all happen and so far I'm not off to the best start! : )

Other than that, I've been in a Falcom game collecting mood lately and I've been considering starting up a new website project that deals with action-adventure rpgs and has extensive sections on a few titles such as Ys, Xak (Already got that part mostly done from XyZ), Golvellius, Crystalis and the entire line of Xanadu/Faxanadu games, filled with all kinds of content treasures the likes of which not even hardcore Japanese Xanadu sites have seen! : )

Anyhow, it's great to see your place back online and I'll hopefully get a chance to be more active as soon as I can manage to dig up some free time! Also, I think the banner/logo looks very nice. I can always take a crack at designing a big one for the main Ys Utopia index page one of these days if you feel like you can use it.

-Thomas

Mejilan · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr. 05, 2009, 10:34:11 PM »

Wow. It's new, yet it's a blast from the past.

IT LIIIIIIIVES!

Waverider · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr. 06, 2009, 04:45:31 PM »

Hello all, It's great to see the site back up in a different form.

NightWolve · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr. 06, 2009, 07:22:05 PM »

Waverider's sig:

_{► clip1.mp3}

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHA!

Wait... Lemme compose myself... OK.

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHA!

THAT right there is a BLAST from the past my friend!

God, you just can't fathom how it's possible that somebody would actually let something so laughably bad go into the final product... I am glad they did of course, I mean, Last Alert gained legendary status because of it.

EDIT: Nevah forget the legendary Last Alert special by Gameological Society! No better video to complement this new episode!

sideshow · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 12:24:43 AM »

Its great to see the site back and looking all snazzy. Everyone seems to be all giddy with Ys Seven on its way.

neo82 · « **Reply #25 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 12:54:55 AM »

Quote from: sideshow on Apr. 07, 2009, 12:24:43 AM

Its great to see the site back and looking all snazzy. Everyone seems to be all giddy with Ys Seven on its way.

Ys 7?? whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? I don't stay on top of Ys news but that definitely seems exciting!

Nightwolve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whats up?

(pioneer869 if you remember me better that way...hahaha)

WordMan · « **Reply #26 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 06:29:17 AM »

Yay, the site's back, and I remembered my log-in.

Oddly enough, I got the email to come back this morning. Yet, yesterday was my birthday and I got an email from this site saying happy birthday. YsUtopia? huh?

Arto94 · « **Reply #27 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 07:50:52 AM »

/dev/null · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 08:04:04 AM »

the site is looking awesome!! love the red leaf cursor too, nice touch. Glad youre back.

slasherzero · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 09:14:30 AM »

Welcome back. I like the new design. I am looking forward to visiting here more often in the future.

Justus · « **Reply #30 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 09:37:30 AM »

Good to see these forums back up. I honestly never expected to see them again.

It's been a hell of a two years for me, mostly spent working my ass off to keep putting food on my table as an entrepreneur in the entertainment sector (in the midwest at that) during these economic troubles while frantically cramming in night classes to work towards a more stable career.

It's not all bad though, since I've always wanted to learn more about electrical engineering anyways, and I still manage a relatively consistent flow of clientele. And I've discovered that I can pick up some of the financial slack by repairing Xbox 360s (red ring of death is HILARIOUSLY easy to fix it turns out).

Maybe someday (perhaps when I graduate 1 year from now), I'll actually be able to live off of working only 40 hours a week, and will have spare time for extra things (if you know what I mean).

tldr - I probably still won't post or participate much, but it's still good to see it around.

RodaMan · « **Reply #31 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 02:41:36 PM »

I second the general sentiment..good to see the site back up! I'm also digging the black/brown schema you've got going on. I have to ask though, does the font on the banner remind anyone else of LOTR lettering or is it just me? I’ve been putting in way to many hours at work lately so that might have something to do with it.

Sanhime · « **Reply #32 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 02:43:58 PM »

Wow! Nice to see the website back up and running! Welcome back all!

TDOMMX · « **Reply #33 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 04:41:17 PM »

I can't believe I didn't bother popping in to say "hi" even though I've been lurking here from the moment NightWolve filled me in. It's nice to see so many familiar faces (and a couple new ones).

This kinda makes me wonder how long I've been a part of this community, especially considering I've seen it rebuilt at least twice (RIGG, Plight of the Fan Translator, then Ys Utopia)...

Quote from: /dev/null on Apr. 07, 2009, 08:04:04 AM

the site is looking awesome!! love the red leaf cursor too, nice touch. Glad youre back.

I take it you haven't played through any of the umpteen remakes of Ys I? That's not a leaf; it's a <<FLAME SWORD>>. May as well turn in your Ys badge now - you are not worthy.

(Relax, I'm kidding.)

NightWolve · « **Reply #34 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 08:33:29 PM »

I see Justus and then immediately notice a "Vesper Voyagers v.4" link at his sig, so I click it, but you get a File Not Found error after you click their Download File link.

You will fix, yesss, Justus??

Well, it's good that almost everyone's email address was still valid. There were only about 2 addresses that bounced really. I figured with all that time, surely there would be a lot more abandoned addresses with the remaining accounts here. (I screwed up the first batch while getting the hang of SMF's newsletter system for mass mailings, so that's why about 150 out of 238 addresses got that 2nd repeat mail.)

Anyway, welcome back, y'all! Yay!!!!!

So yeah, a new home finally, but there's always so much unfinished work left. Not bad so far though. I'm not terribly crazy about the brownish feel, but it was the best I could do until I can get help from somebody/anybody in improving it. Johnnyblue did the logo and a few buttons for me to get things going, so somewhat off to a good start at least.

Quote from: TDOMMX on Apr. 07, 2009, 04:41:17 PM

That's not a leaf; it's a <<FLAME SWORD>>. May as well turn in your Ys badge now

Eheh, that was good...

Though, should I be worried somebody else might first think it to be a leaf also?

Philemon · « **Reply #35 on:** Apr. 07, 2009, 11:44:07 PM »

I'm really glad the forums are back! Just got the invite today

It's exciting to see everyone again

Justus · « **Reply #36 on:** Apr. 08, 2009, 12:09:50 AM »

Quote from: NightWolve on Apr. 07, 2009, 08:33:29 PM

I see Justus and then immediately notice a "Vesper Voyagers v.4" link at his sig, so I click it, but you get a File Not Found error after you click their Download File link. You will fix, yesss, Justus??

Ah! Apparently at some point Zshare.net started sucking 9 dicks in hell.

Well, I'll try switching it to Tindeck. It started out only working for the Something Awful forums, but I think it works everywhere now. Guess we'll find out.

Far be it for me to fail to subject everyone possible to my awful awful music.

I'm definitely finally done revising that particular track. Four revisions of the same music is way too much. I just couldn't resist doing it with analog synthesizers and some of my newer post-production equipment (including my homemade equalizer).

This is the sort of thing you have to look forward to if I ever get around to writing that Ys 6 alternative soundtrack (only I'll probably use much more 80s-tastic sounds like the old PCE soundtracks)

esteban666 · « **Reply #37 on:** Apr. 15, 2009, 09:18:29 AM »

Wow, I can't believe that this place is back!

Yay!

I meant to post a few days ago, but I'm on vacation and the only time I can get a decent internet connection is when I'm outside of my hotel. Yes, my hotel has a fantastic view, but only teases with inconsistent wifi.

Anyway...

I think I had just moved back to NJ when I was last here, checking the forums regularly.

Life is a lot better now: I have a stable career and my daughter is now 5 friggin' years old.

That means, comrades, that I do all of the following:
1. Jonas Brothers movie (3D!) opening weekend. Saw it.
2. Hannah Montana movie opening day. Check.
3. High School Musical 3 opening weekend. Check.
4. Disney's crappy music infiltrating my mind? Yes.
5. Me singing along to Disney's music and enjoying it? Yes.
6. Ask me what my favorite Hanah or High School Musical songs are. Go ahead.

Yes, life has changed a wee bit.

milamber3 · « **Reply #38 on:** May. 03, 2009, 03:05:10 AM »

Good to see you back NightWolve

geise · « **Reply #39 on:** May. 08, 2009, 12:29:29 PM »

Yeah I'm really glad to see the page back up and updated. I really like the color scheme going on. Thanks for the message on pcengine-fx.com letting me know this site is up. I would've thought it was gone for good.

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Author Topic: Ys Utopia ! (Read 12951 times)