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Hey all. Holy crap it's been a while! I figured I'd post on here because I'm really hoping to find a track I made with Kazam called "Hyena Hill". It's the only track of mine I couldn't seem to turn up. So a big what's up to anyone who may remember me and hopefully someone has this track laying around in their stack of cd's or something.

Thanks.

- Luke (Muskaman)

PS: It looks like there's some exciting stuff going on with MVA still. I might just have to get back into this.

Unfortunately, it appears your new screen appears as only a few inches in width on my screen. 

As much as this topic is getting worn and torn before the issue is an issue...three points

1) I would support advertising as a source of funds, much as Central did.

2) Bandwidth limiting could work. The tracks that will leech the most bandwidth are made by dedicated creators, who are connected with many in the community. These people tend to have personal web space or can borrow some from buds they know. If anyone who could were to post a seperate link it would relieve the server load and hopefully keep the normal DL wait time to a minimum.

3) It's incredibly important that we have a good track sharing system in place and a good attitude as new folks join the community and as vets rejoin. Without this there won't be much of a reason for them to stay. I was drawn to MCM2 because of these things. Let's not get too caught up in the tech though! 

You're correct Pete. You can't edit this 24-bit version in photoshop, etc, but it'll work in armadillo just fine.

Oh and I really want the newer leveller now!

Hey Paul. Just watched this and as someone who uses leveller almost exclusively I found it really interesting seeing the way another works. Especially the way you create the terrain after the path. One thing I would reccomend is learning the key shorcuts for flying around within leveller. After a while it's second nature. Anyway Great job, we really need more like this! 

Yeah CR, I mentioned that earlier. Just getting the facts straight is all.

There is only a consequence for not sharing if it is regulated that way. Many sites have no sharing requirement.

Of course the idea is that everyone shares as much or more as they DL and I see no problem in a system of 'whats fair is fair'. Why not let people steal your bandwidth if it isn't being used? Like he said, shut down your client when you need the bandwidth, start it when you don't.

The people who have mentioned MCMfactory have a point in that it is a solution that is already in place. We really should be in contact with Madmac about what his bandwidth limits are and whether he is willing to take on a project like hosting MVA content. I'm sure this would still involve a lot of work but it seems to make some sense.

Also, IMO Central was a great host for the very large community we used to have. I'd love to see any new site follow a similar format in layout and functions.

Also really like Twisted's idea of self-hosting as a supplement. I know a lot of fools with their own space that wouldn't mind hosting themselves.

Ahhh Roostway. Legitimate track contests.....SNAP OUT OF IT!

On the torrent issue, may I just add that someone with dialup will not be able to properly seed their track file as no one will want to dl off of them.

Also, with so many dedicated creators/supporters coming back I think funding will be less of an issue than we think. I know of sites that have a donation meter for every month to remind people of how far it is to the goal. To know that there is a constant threat of the site not being funded & shutting down is usually enough to get people's asses in gear.

I would definitely support a new site with donations and defitely am willing to offer my time in helping. If someone can get a solid plan for a site in place we can start accepting donations from the hardcore folks right away....Just a thought.

Quote from: Allen on December 01, 2005, 07:31:20 PM
Ii just cant wait to see all the older guys come crawlin back begin for mercy lol left us thin wona come sneakin back in ok i understand.

Yeah...that would be me! I just caught wind of this today and im freaking excited. From what I'm reading it seems like it'll be fairly friendly to advanced users. If not, I have confidence that we'd be just a bit motivated to make changes!

Anyway I look at it, it's good news! Oh and what's up to all the people I haven't talked to in ages.