I am officially a retard!
There was a CD in the drive!
However, it didnt start when i joined Gasworks 24/7. Weird.,
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The server - for some reason, my game execs a "gamestartup.mp3" when I connect, and i have a song playing when I join the TWHL server (im not sure if the two things are connected). It loops, and it's really frigging irritating.
I don't get this problem anywhere else.
Its a guitar tune with some guy singing softly.
I don't get this problem anywhere else.
Its a guitar tune with some guy singing softly.
It was extremely underhand to sabotage the Snarkpit like you did just now. Expect your half time oranges to be widdled in!
Oh don't worry about that - mine is far from complete and very flawed in places! The only thing that "wound me up" was the American slant on it ( I blame all 4 powers ).. - I hate getting into historical arguments because (for all I said earlier this thread against it) I do get on my high horse, but it pains me to see historical arguments debated without proper consideration of all the factors.
You have a very good point toward Americas stance on Versailles though - Woodrow Wilson - despite some animosity in his terms of the treaty - was the fairest of the 4 powers deciding how to deal with Germany. Whether this was a vested interest or not is another issue, but had America had the power to force the hands of Britain (and especially France) to a more agreeable, fair deal for Germany, Hitler would probably have never been in power.
Strange when you think about it..
You have a very good point toward Americas stance on Versailles though - Woodrow Wilson - despite some animosity in his terms of the treaty - was the fairest of the 4 powers deciding how to deal with Germany. Whether this was a vested interest or not is another issue, but had America had the power to force the hands of Britain (and especially France) to a more agreeable, fair deal for Germany, Hitler would probably have never been in power.
Strange when you think about it..
More importantly, and with no disrespect - what age are you studying this at? Education is engineered to be relevant to the understanding you (and your class) can comprehend.
I started enjoying History aged... 11 ? We did WW1 and why it happened - the reasons then were "Franz Ferdinand got shot, Germany attacked France through Belgium"
As you go on you see that in reality events were far, far more complex than this.
I started enjoying History aged... 11 ? We did WW1 and why it happened - the reasons then were "Franz Ferdinand got shot, Germany attacked France through Belgium"
As you go on you see that in reality events were far, far more complex than this.
Some of what you say has arguments and truths to it but it's not the accepted historical explanation. As I say your points have elements of truth in, but they in no way explain why, how the events happened in the way they did before and after the war.
Ironically even Wikipedia will explain what happens with the Treaty of Versailles - and when you look at World War II in progress you can see Hitlers attitude toward Britain (even pre war with Chamberlain) and the impossible nature of things like Operation Sealion.
History is a topic of factors - you can never say "this is the one reason why x did/didn't happen".
Ironically even Wikipedia will explain what happens with the Treaty of Versailles - and when you look at World War II in progress you can see Hitlers attitude toward Britain (even pre war with Chamberlain) and the impossible nature of things like Operation Sealion.
History is a topic of factors - you can never say "this is the one reason why x did/didn't happen".
Oh never mind the fact i've stood on the ground where tens of thousands of men were slaughtered at a time. And my father is a History teacher.
I assure you, everything you say is wrong.
I assure you, everything you say is wrong.
Xyos212 - i've studied the Treaty of Versailles for 6 years, i've been in the Palace where it was signed, i've read numerous books, watched 2/3 films and I am currently studying for a Degree in History.
Everything you say is pretty much wrong, I assure you.
Everything you say is pretty much wrong, I assure you.
Oh indeed Job, but when you're making grandiose points about how the American administration is all loving and benevolent, it's probably better to cite something other than Wikipedia as the fount of all knowledge 
Hey Xyos, most of what you said about the Treaty of Versailles (or, "a letter", as you call it) is wrong.
You're also wrong about what started the First World War.
You're also wrong about the USA not punishing Germany.
You're also wrong about Hitlers "hatred" for Britain (and arguably France)
You're also wrong about how economy works.
You're also wrong about using Wikipedia as a source to back up your statements. You can't trust a freely editable encyclopedia, and there's large swathes of pages on there that are wrong or are directly contradicted by other articles.
You're also wrong about what started the First World War.
You're also wrong about the USA not punishing Germany.
You're also wrong about Hitlers "hatred" for Britain (and arguably France)
You're also wrong about how economy works.
You're also wrong about using Wikipedia as a source to back up your statements. You can't trust a freely editable encyclopedia, and there's large swathes of pages on there that are wrong or are directly contradicted by other articles.
You make a good point there satch in defence of promoting education and the advantages of being learned. I'd say Americas dabblings in the Middle East and further afield, led by a particularly inept administration is already bringing the downfall of the empire.
As a superpower it's not even a case of America being pushed into #2 spot now - with India on the horizon, as well as China, the US dominance will play second fiddle to the Asian giants and possibly Latin American giants, too.
As a superpower it's not even a case of America being pushed into #2 spot now - with India on the horizon, as well as China, the US dominance will play second fiddle to the Asian giants and possibly Latin American giants, too.
More or less I am trying to say that yes, it does seem a little strange to be attacking a country which is for many who go to it's shores, a land of vast opportunity. To go back to the start of the thread, i'd wager that if you asked random citizens of the United Kingdom pop trivia about their nation they wouldn't be able to answer.
While these people may not be able to debate the rights and wrongs of their country, or discuss a potted history of their nation, they are still citizens who serve their country in some way or another. Intellectual elitism is dangerous ground to walk on, because it is usually those who we would consider "stupid" that keep things ticking day by day.
Keep in mind also, as Nickel well knows, and a few others from here, that I am the first to jump on American foreign policy and international relations, their domestic policies too. I just think it is absurd to make assumptions about an entire nations intelligence and in turn victimise them for not posessing the articulate abilities which as demonstrated here, in the wrong hands and the wrong motivation are the greatest signs of ignorance and stupidity any person can posess.
While these people may not be able to debate the rights and wrongs of their country, or discuss a potted history of their nation, they are still citizens who serve their country in some way or another. Intellectual elitism is dangerous ground to walk on, because it is usually those who we would consider "stupid" that keep things ticking day by day.
Keep in mind also, as Nickel well knows, and a few others from here, that I am the first to jump on American foreign policy and international relations, their domestic policies too. I just think it is absurd to make assumptions about an entire nations intelligence and in turn victimise them for not posessing the articulate abilities which as demonstrated here, in the wrong hands and the wrong motivation are the greatest signs of ignorance and stupidity any person can posess.
It's great fun to move to a country who defends your homelands interests and then slag them all off for being stupid.
Great fun.
Great fun.
It's great fun to move to a country who defends your homelands interests and then slag them all off for being stupid.
Great fun.
Great fun.
Oh indeed Andy, don't get my evil words wrong - and it's just an opinion after all 
I know a community needs fresh blood all the time otherwise it would die on it's feet. The "old crowd" is more or less inactive now to a large extent, and the quieter members have stepped in or worked their way into the community and kept it alive. I just get frustrated when people don't read Stickies, rules or even peoples posts a lot of the time.
The advent of HL2 has created lots of ungrateful retches just farming for answers to mapping questions, and it's sad, but I expect common courtesy on the internet. Like you say, it's ballooned more than ever with HL2 and CS:S being released at the same time.
It's not all bad, new members and great new mappers keep on emerging and help each other along, it just seems the tides and tides of people who can't be bothered to help themselves abuse peoples good nature.
Never mind, it's the way it is.
I agree with Andy too habboi, you should use as many sites as possible to get the best of both worlds. If it comes across as "I think TWHL is a dump" it's not true at all. Having found this thread just to keep people updated, I've actually lurked and read a lot more posts here and it's a nice little community.
The last thing I want is some kind of inter-site bitchfest, because like Andy says, that's just silly.
/2cents
I know a community needs fresh blood all the time otherwise it would die on it's feet. The "old crowd" is more or less inactive now to a large extent, and the quieter members have stepped in or worked their way into the community and kept it alive. I just get frustrated when people don't read Stickies, rules or even peoples posts a lot of the time.
The advent of HL2 has created lots of ungrateful retches just farming for answers to mapping questions, and it's sad, but I expect common courtesy on the internet. Like you say, it's ballooned more than ever with HL2 and CS:S being released at the same time.
It's not all bad, new members and great new mappers keep on emerging and help each other along, it just seems the tides and tides of people who can't be bothered to help themselves abuse peoples good nature.
Never mind, it's the way it is.
I agree with Andy too habboi, you should use as many sites as possible to get the best of both worlds. If it comes across as "I think TWHL is a dump" it's not true at all. Having found this thread just to keep people updated, I've actually lurked and read a lot more posts here and it's a nice little community.
The last thing I want is some kind of inter-site bitchfest, because like Andy says, that's just silly.
/2cents
The conspiracy theorists will look back on their angry days with some emotion, having realised the only evil in life is tax and the misuse of it.
Oh well.
Remember, if you're not awake TO THE NEW WORLD ORDER TURNING US INTO SHEEP A PART OF THE MACHINE you're a sheep.
WAKE UP TODAY.
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The world is bad, but it isn't out to get you.
Oh well.
Remember, if you're not awake TO THE NEW WORLD ORDER TURNING US INTO SHEEP A PART OF THE MACHINE you're a sheep.
WAKE UP TODAY.
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The world is bad, but it isn't out to get you.
Andy: We have a large and established community who will "live through" this downtime without a doubt, so I'm not worrying about loss of fans - I just get wound up by rumours and whatnot.
It's quite depressing that people get so attached to the site TBH
Either way, I want it back so I can post my farewells before next Friday, that's all. The Snarkpit losing a few of the newer and attached "newbie" crowd to refind (that's not a word) it's identity would not be a bad thing, TBH !
It's quite depressing that people get so attached to the site TBH
Either way, I want it back so I can post my farewells before next Friday, that's all. The Snarkpit losing a few of the newer and attached "newbie" crowd to refind (that's not a word) it's identity would not be a bad thing, TBH !
Well you read wrong. Or whoever said it was not going on good authority.
For the love of God, just wait.
For the love of God, just wait.
Nobody said it would be back by April.
Just be patient..
Just be patient..
Mine is a Pope A Like doing finger goggles.
I win!
I win!
Yeah, don't associate drunken Mephs with the Welsh, he is not worthy of the title!
And you wanna be careful calling him a pussy Seventh, I've seen a photo of him and he looks hard as nails TBH. Shaved head, pint of guinness and no teeth
And you wanna be careful calling him a pussy Seventh, I've seen a photo of him and he looks hard as nails TBH. Shaved head, pint of guinness and no teeth
When it is back, it is back.
You people have no life.
You people have no life.
Pfft, simple details like that aren't important
Krafty Kuts - Essential Mix, s'a Groove Armada set apparently.
Quite good, even if its only 10 minutes into a whopping 118...
Quite good, even if its only 10 minutes into a whopping 118...
Trust me habboi, I have played Half Life a lot lot lot lot longer than ye and there ISN'T any more maps worthy of server time - plenty of playtest time for those who want to improve though
Trust me habboi!
Or be crushed.
Trust me habboi!
Or be crushed.
No, that isn't what I said, is it.
THE SERVER WILL PLAY MAPS MADE BY PEOPLE WHO REGISTER AND LIST THEM ON THE SNARKPIT.
ONLY THE BEST MAPS WILL GET ON.
THE SERVER WILL PLAY MAPS MADE BY PEOPLE WHO REGISTER AND LIST THEM ON THE SNARKPIT.
ONLY THE BEST MAPS WILL GET ON.
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (clocked at 2.04Ghz)
Abit K8 Motherboard (something like that)
1gb RAM, expensive, cant remember the exact specs
ATi Radeon X800T 256Mb AGP
LG VD/ CD-RW 52/32/52x
160Gb HDD, cant remember the maker
17" generic TFT monitor, runs good with no tearing etc
Soundblaster.. something
Subwoofer/Surround system without appropriate leads o/
Other gadgets:
Wireless keyboard/mouse
Wacom tablet
Lexmark crappo printer
Scanner
3dMark 05 - 4900 odd, up to 5000 (it varies)
3dmark 03 - 10000 odd.
Abit K8 Motherboard (something like that)
1gb RAM, expensive, cant remember the exact specs
ATi Radeon X800T 256Mb AGP
LG VD/ CD-RW 52/32/52x
160Gb HDD, cant remember the maker
17" generic TFT monitor, runs good with no tearing etc
Soundblaster.. something
Subwoofer/Surround system without appropriate leads o/
Other gadgets:
Wireless keyboard/mouse
Wacom tablet
Lexmark crappo printer
Scanner
3dMark 05 - 4900 odd, up to 5000 (it varies)
3dmark 03 - 10000 odd.
Naaah habboi, I only select top quality maps made by people registered on The Snarkpit - that was the whole idea when I bought the server
We do playtests as well for Snarkpit mappers and their beta creations, although they're quite irregular (and on hold until the site returns)
We do playtests as well for Snarkpit mappers and their beta creations, although they're quite irregular (and on hold until the site returns)
"On Writing Well" by William Zinsser.
It's an info book about writing non-fiction, but it makes a good read if youre interested in writing a non fiction piece (articles, journals, white papers etc)
It's an info book about writing non-fiction, but it makes a good read if youre interested in writing a non fiction piece (articles, journals, white papers etc)
195.20.108.12:27025
It runs some custom maps.. which, while the Snarkpit site is down, you can get here
http://www.bs-army.com/snarkpit/
Props go to my good friend ding in Deutschland for that hosting
It runs some custom maps.. which, while the Snarkpit site is down, you can get here
http://www.bs-army.com/snarkpit/
Props go to my good friend ding in Deutschland for that hosting
No
It's an exploit people use to crash servers, not particularly funny at all. myg0t are in on the craze.
I've updated the Snarkpit server with a plugin to counteract this "bug", and added a pretty extensive list of ID's caught using the bug to their advantage or to crash the server.
I've updated the Snarkpit server with a plugin to counteract this "bug", and added a pretty extensive list of ID's caught using the bug to their advantage or to crash the server.
I don't think Lep needs/wants donations at this stage, the hosting we will find, no-one promised a return date or news of the new host so just...
Be patient, like I said.
Be patient, like I said.
Because its set in a physics/chemistry/laboratory based environment, Gordon is a scientist, half-life is a major part of physics, its a play on words etc etc.
It's to do with the science thing.
There is nothing more deep to it than that, oh, and it's a catchy title.
It's to do with the science thing.
There is nothing more deep to it than that, oh, and it's a catchy title.
Get out of my hijacked thread, you toothless paddy!
Either way the site will be back soooonish like I say, with some extra special new features and tweaks and stuff. So the downtime will be worth it!
Either way the site will be back soooonish like I say, with some extra special new features and tweaks and stuff. So the downtime will be worth it!
Actually, we stayed with them because we got a years free hosting, but will be moving. If anyone who uses both sites has anything hosted there they need a copy of come find us on Quakenet for some info.
Be patient, and don't speculate reasons for outtage.. that's how silly rumours start.
Needless to say we will be back soon without Oktagone. The DM server is still happily running along though, with new bells and whistles attached too - and another new map on the cycle.
Be patient, and don't speculate reasons for outtage.. that's how silly rumours start.
Needless to say we will be back soon without Oktagone. The DM server is still happily running along though, with new bells and whistles attached too - and another new map on the cycle.
It was a joke.. look up "sarcasm" in the dictionary
Oh, BTW - we don't "hate" you habboi or anything like that, you're just mad paranoid, and we try and maintain good standards of English/post quality. You had a 3 page topic about a scratched CD for gods sake you big monkey
"Mind you snarkpit was supposed to be good but it's evil I say EVIL!"
Capital S on Snarkpit, bitch.
</evil>
Capital S on Snarkpit, bitch.
</evil>
Can't be arsed to argue against all of the conspiracy theory stuff again Jahzel, as we both know its unresolvable, but as for the so called "new world order" - you have a basic misunderstanding of real fascism in practice, as the US is more closely aligned to a theocracy than anything else.
Most of those questions you can actually shoot down in flames quite easily as well having had a quick scan. Like I say, you should focus your energy on something productive ;P
Most of those questions you can actually shoot down in flames quite easily as well having had a quick scan. Like I say, you should focus your energy on something productive ;P
Make sure you have tried using google or editing websites like this for any problems you have, before you post a "HELP WANTED" thread. Lazy people don't get any help, or respect more importantly
Errrrrrrrrr not so sure on that question - I think for the time being when the site returns, yes we are - but rest assured new hosts are being searched to avoid the random downtimes and bandwidth limit breakings we had in the past
Freewebs habboi If we were a little smaller i'd persuade Lep to have it done, getting a bit bored of the site being down now..
Freewebs habboi
If we were a little smaller i'd persuade Lep to have it done, getting a bit bored of the site being down now..looool hacker. the "hackers" who have threatened us in the past couldn't hack their way out of a paper bag with a machete.
try nigh on $11,000 worth of unpaid bandwidth bills and you might be accurate
either way i've given up on try to report on dates or times when it's back - just that when it is, it is
try nigh on $11,000 worth of unpaid bandwidth bills and you might be accurate
either way i've given up on try to report on dates or times when it's back - just that when it is, it is
Be patient Or use the opportunity to start writing top quality tutorials for TWHL to fill the void left by Snarkpit
Or use the opportunity to start writing top quality tutorials for TWHL to fill the void left by Snarkpit Errr, not exactly true - can you even name how many albums they released, loffe - let alone the titles of them Nirvana aren't to everyones taste, but they arent "shit". Their music shaped a generation and spanned 2 decades, there is a lot more to them than "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Try listening before you go making outlandish comments
Either way i'm listening to:
Prodigy - Music Reach [1/2/3/4]
(in fact im listening to the whole CD of "The Prodigy Experience") best album in the world ever, period.
Nirvana aren't to everyones taste, but they arent "shit". Their music shaped a generation and spanned 2 decades, there is a lot more to them than "Smells Like Teen Spirit"Try listening before you go making outlandish comments
Either way i'm listening to:
Prodigy - Music Reach [1/2/3/4]
(in fact im listening to the whole CD of "The Prodigy Experience") best album in the world ever, period.
Click "Graphics Drivers", then "Geforce & TNT2", then your OS
Oktagone and moddb are back, to an extent (oktagones site is on/off and appears to be the Apache test page.
After speaking to Leperous and pointing him in the way of the unfolding controversy regarding Ezzi.net/Oktagone, he has secured backups of the site. We aim to be back up soon, hopefully in the coming hours or days. No ETA yet though
Just have to be patient...
Oh and this "Snarkpit hates TWHL" nonsense? Why people invent ideas then convince themselves that is it the truth i'll never understand.. No-one on the Snarkpit considers themself better than the next man, aside from maybe me
As you say, kol, "There should be no divisions between sites - We are all about the same thing : Mapping."
Anyway, yeah, we hope to be back online soon, and a thousand apologies for the downtime!
wub wub
Gwil
After speaking to Leperous and pointing him in the way of the unfolding controversy regarding Ezzi.net/Oktagone, he has secured backups of the site. We aim to be back up soon, hopefully in the coming hours or days. No ETA yet though
Just have to be patient...
Oh and this "Snarkpit hates TWHL" nonsense? Why people invent ideas then convince themselves that is it the truth i'll never understand..
No-one on the Snarkpit considers themself better than the next man, aside from maybe me As you say, kol, "There should be no divisions between sites - We are all about the same thing : Mapping."
Anyway, yeah, we hope to be back online soon, and a thousand apologies for the downtime!
wub wub
Gwil