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Keebler · Post by **Keebler** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:17 pm

I was told about this link and am wondering about it.

http://www.turbinegames.com&item%3dq209 ... scall.html

Formed in 1994, Turbine Entertainment Software is at the forefront of the massively multiplayer ("MMP") online game industry. An innovator of technology, Turbine is breaking barriers in the MMP arena by revolutionizing how stories are told, and empowering players to drive the game-play experience.

Due to lack of interest in the community as of late, we regret to inform everyone that the servers for Asheron's Call (Dark Majesty) will be taken offline May 1, 2003. In an effort to promote Asheron's Call 2, we are offering everyone currently playing AC1 the opportunity to began playing AC2 immediately with a 3 month free trial. Anyone currently playing Asheron's Call will recieve an e-mail in the next few days explaining in full detail.

We apologize for any incovenience this may cause, but we feel that AC2 will provide a more robust, stable environment in comparison to AC1's game engine. Hope to see you all there.

Was wondering if this is a hoax or true.

Keebler I

Flanker · Post by **Flanker** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:18 pm

Well now thats a very interesting post indeed Keeb.

LitlPrincess · Post by **LitlPrincess** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:19 pm

its a hoax

Sassy · Post by **Sassy** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:19 pm

This has to be an April Fools Joke

Nyla_Tiarra · Post by **Nyla_Tiarra** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:20 pm

My honey, Morticious, who I thought loves me sooo much, just got me with that first link. I was gonna cry......... (edit: he loves me very very much, he just PM'd me to let me know that....heh)

Whoever sent you that Flanker forgot to send you to the second link :

http://216.226.132.39/ac/

Post by **Panzerfaust** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:32 pm

Pinging aceent.com [216.226.132.39] with 32 bytes of data:

Not Turbine site.

Khaz-Modaan · Post by **Khaz-Modaan** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:45 pm

It's broken up at the @ symbol

http://www.turbinegames.com&item%3dq209354_News_March_03-28-2003_2983727qi287 @ 216.226.132.39/ac/asheronscall.html

far as I know, you can put anything before the @, to make it look realistic

stumpy wallace · Post by **stumpy wallace** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:46 pm

Turbine has bursted my balls to many times and ive been paying too much to get them replaced

reason y its not a hoax:

"The product and leadership here are second to none, but it all begins with people. Turbine is a passionate, focused throng of talented people wanting to make a statement to the world
about the company, and its individuals. You can see it in the dedication of the workforce, the versatility of the management, and in the end product. I have worked at three other game companies; Turbine is the best I've seen." - LN

"Crafting Entertainment"

Turbine Entertainment Software seeks talented people to help develop the world's best, most innovative massively multi-player 3D online games. In addition to the Asheron's Call Franchise, we are working to develop more up-coming, groundbreaking game products for top PC/console publishers.

Turbine holds true to a vision of building quality and innovation. We do this through a highly talented team of developers, who comprise a dynamic group operating with professionalism, and "talent without ego."

Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism, Innovation, Passion

These values are the list of principles that guide us, shape us, and define our culture.

Benefits:
Our benefits include: medical, dental, life, disability, 401K, incentive stock options, a generous time off policy, and the most fun place to work. Turbine Entertainment Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume, salary history, and portfolio where applicable to:

EMAIL: HR@TurbineGames.com

FAX: 781-329-5463, Attention HR, BOX (insert position box code here)

US MAIL:
Human Resources
Turbine Entertainment Software
60 Glacier Drive, Suite 4000
Westwood, MA 02090

Lucky Strike · Post by **Lucky Strike** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 8:48 pm

Definately an April fools joke, but I find it less then amusing.

Trekman · Post by **Trekman** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 11:27 pm

Keebler wrote:..Due to lack of interest in the community as of late, we regret ...
...multiplayer ("MMP") online game industry...
..In an effort to promote Asheron's Call 2, we are offering everyone currently playing AC1 the opportunity to began playing AC2 immediately ...

One wrong appreviation (MMORPG), one typo.
And Turbine would NEVER admit that they are actively promoting AC2.
People are leaving AC1 - as they did all the time - but if you check server numbers the "lack of interest in the community" is not bigger than it was a year ago.

And why should Turbine make a major "monster rebalancing" 2 months before shutting down the servers ?

Definitely a hoax from one of those "buuaaahhh they are destroying AC1 to force people to AC2" weirdos.

But then again - you never know

stumpy wallace · Post by **stumpy wallace** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 11:31 pm

kerosene · Post by **kerosene** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 11:41 pm

here is the version of that at Turbine web site http://www.turbinegames.com/index.php

http://www.turbinegames.com/index.php wrote:Formed in 1994, Turbine Entertainment Software is at the forefront of the massively multiplayer ("MMP") online game industry. An innovator of technology, Turbine is breaking barriers in the MMP arena by revolutionizing how stories are told, and empowering players to drive the game-play experience.

Turbine's state of the art technology, our "Turbine Engineâ„¢", produces the most sophisticated graphics available for an MMP to date. This Engine, in combination with our capacity to build living worlds, is what sets Turbine games apart from all other MMP entertainment.

It is a Hoax

Culticon · Post by **Culticon** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 1:51 am

It better be a hoax or there will be Hell to Pay

stumpy wallace · Post by **stumpy wallace** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 1:53 am

they voted cheese

Evil_Warlock · Post by **Evil_Warlock** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 5:37 pm

I talked to my friend that knows a turbine intern he said it's an april fools joke... i didn't find it funny... i swallowed my tongue when i saw that! whoo boy...

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