Cash drive to get the server back to Sydney

67 public posts in this discussion.

Post 1

So the server is finally ready to return to its rack in Sydney. OD is waiting to see if someone locally here in Adelaide can bring it with them sometime and install it. Nismospo took it out when it died but is not going to Sydney anytime soon so I propose a small cash drive to raise the amount of money needed to get OD's arse onto a plane.

$300 should cover it for a one day trip up and back.

Current total as posted here - $270

Please make your contribution via the PayPal Donation button, or by depositing it into the following bank account...

Daniel ST Crane
BSB: 105 185
Acct: 019046940
Bank SA

I'll start the ball rolling and pledge $50.00

This time next week we could all be jumping back on TS and having our Friday night sessions once more. All donations no matter how small will be greatly appreciated.

Post 2

god dammit guys, stop having drives when im at uni :P
on another note, I'm generous and have cash around christmass time, so just ping a christmass drive post and ill ping gu some monies.

Post 3

Wasn't there a bit of slush remaining from the last one?

Post 4

Currently have to pay "00/mnth in hosting fees - we have paid for most of it ourselves but can't really go on like this for too much longer. Server is ready to go though :)

Post 5

Quote from OverDrive;355054:
Currently have to pay "00/mnth in hosting fees - we have paid for most of it ourselves but can't really go on like this for too much longer.

so what are we going to do to solve this?

Post 6

I'll chuck in a $20 ^_^ OD on a plane with a large electronic device. Whats the number for Homeland Security? :P

Post 7

getting the server back up and running should increase GU's traffic i think, and thus the value of the adverts - the site seemed to take a steep dive in posts after the server crash. would that be right OD?

Post 8

Quote from insidious;355058:
so what are we going to do to solve this?

Get the server back to Sydney so we can host ourselves instead of paying for an external solution! :)

Post 9

Quote from ResLo;355047:
I'll get OD to post his BSB and Acc details in case they have changed.

So have they? If not, please repost anyway...

;)

Post 10

First post updated.

Post 11

$40 from me sent direct
Receipt number: 842278

Post 12

Id contribute but with trying to save for moving I currently have less than $0 :(

Post 13

i already contributed the damn optical drive and new hard drives -- maybe i can fling over 20c to help with the airfare as well.

Post 14

No need to feel bad if you can't contribute guys - it's not expected by any means. We're simply trying to raise the funds to finally, finally have this sorted once and for all. Any assistance is appreciated, but don't feel obligated. It's a charity situation, not a requirement of any kind!

Oh and thanks to Reslo for actually teeing this up - gotta love pro-active community members. :)

Post 15

i never feel bad about not giving money away, dont worry!

Post 16

im good for fitty bucks

Post 17

I would, but Im buying a new bike in a week or two :(

Post 18

even tho i'am really poor and can barely afford to pay my bills i found "0 in change today

So i will donate this :)

your on our time while in sydney no drinking :P just kidding :)

thats right peeps even if 30 members pay "0 each it will help :) you dont have to give up $50 but it would be nice :)

look forward to playing games again.. i have alot of free time now..

i finally finished putting in my raptor drive which i got 6 months ago

Post 19

edited first post - current total now shows "70.

Post 20

Over halfway there already then - looking good for a quick resolution and finally our own box back. :D

Post 21

i assume $300 is a return ticket? surely "70 is enough to just send OD there with the server? =)

Post 22

Confirmation number: 1K59170151135401R
Donation amount: $20.00 AUD

Post 23

So what servers are we looking at.

CSS
BF2
??

Post 24

Quote from Lataf;355156:
So what servers are we looking at.

CSS
BF2
??

I'd say... at a guess... the ones that are sitting in the top right-hand corner of your screen there fella!

;)

*shrugs

...

Receipt number: N101081158640
To account description: tf2battles

$30

Post 25

So tf2 only??

Lets look at other games.

Post 26

not sure where you're looking but there are both tf2 and css servers up there.

Post 27

There's CSS.

I mean I'd be up for a COD4 server as well... a no-grenades server would be fantastic!! Super fantastic!!!!

;)

Edit: Beat me to the post Pala....

Post 28

Yes but other games have now entered the arena.

Post 29

$50 to get OD to King's Cross.

Done.

Post 30

We can run any servers that run on the linux OS.

Post 31

that's $270... book that flight OD :)

(my cash has been deposited)

Post 32

At first thought I'd say 2x TF2, 1x CSS, 1x COD4, 1X BF2 or BF2142?

We have twice the hardware resources now, remember (as the extra RAM/CPU has been added). That doesn't mean we can run twice as many servers, but we've definately got more room to breath.

Post 33

I'd vote for a COD4 server for sure.

Post 34

Quote from ResLo;355165:
that's $270... book that flight OD :)

(my cash has been deposited)

I'll wait till I get final costings as I'll need about $50 for a taxi as well :(

Post 35

yeah cod4 sif css :S it was empty when it was running

Post 36

Quote from OverDrive;355182:
I'll wait till I get final costings as I'll need about $50 for a taxi as well :(

Qantas sale now on, Travel on or after Nov 4th for $230 return incl taxes.

Like I said BOOK THE FLIGHT LETS GO GO GO

Post 37

Anytime past last day of October is another "00 hosting - regardless of how long it's for. I'll work it out.

Post 38

Better to wait another few days for some extra donations and get over there before the end of October.

Post 39

Quote from Korny;355191:
yeah cod4 sif css :S it was empty when it was running

fk me I'm agreeing with Korny.

Games bring people together.

Post 40

Quote from JugV2;355203:
I'm agreeing with Korny.

You can get a cream for that.

Post 41

it was only empty because a new game to play with came out (tf2)
before that it was used quite often, and im sure it will be again now that tf2 hype is over.

Post 42

Yerp, if there are going to be five gaming servers... my suggestion is:

1. TF2 (Goldrush only - lol)
2. TF2 (Rotation of maps)
3. COD4 (TDM)
4. COD4 (S&D)
5. CS:S (Please, PLEASE, for the sake of my soul include Tides in the rotation. PLEASE!!!)

...but obviously I'm highly biased toward the games I have installed...

:D

Edit: Seriously. Tides.

Post 43

what about, for the 5th server let people vote what they want it to run each month? :)

Post 44

I'm happy to let the whole system go up for a vote - it IS the community server, so lets all vote to see what will bring in the members...

Post 45

He he... members.

Post 46

Quote from grandinferno;355223:
He he... members.

THIS from the one trying to take down both religion AND the republican party (hard to distinguish I know).

;)

Post 47

Quote from grandinferno;355220:

Edit: Seriously. Tides.

Good call, great map.

Post 48

Quote from OverDrive;355224:
THIS from the one trying to take down both religion AND the republican party (hard to distinguish I know).

It was my best Beavis imitation.

Quote from ResLo;355226:
Good call, great map.

<3

Post 49

"80 in so far.

Post 50

Status?

Post 51

november the 4th :P flights are booked it october 25th :)

Post 52

Guys $270 has been pledged but only "95 has been deposited into OD's account.

The actual cost of the whole trip back to Sydney is $430 so we still need some more as its not fair that OD stumps up over half the cost by himself.

$5 / "0 whatever you can afford would be most welcome.

Post 53

1. From account: XXXX Streamline
Your transaction description: GU server

2. To account: 105-185 019046940 Daniel ST Crane
To account description: sex monies
This new account has been added to your Account Address book.

3. Amount: $20.00

4. When:
Transfer now 05/11/2008

btw, whats the ST in your name?

Post 54

saint? lol

Post 55

Sorry guys - didn't want to hassle with the details... Cheers res.

Post 56

Well dude fairs fair, you shouldn't be paying for external hosting for this forum while the server is down out of your own pocket (less the small amount we get from ads) and then have to go and pay to get the thing back to Sydney. If it wasn't for you and to a much lesser extent rec (lol) GU would not exist. I think its only fair that the GU community front up the cost as much as people can afford to.

We are about to finally get the server back up and running and I think its very bad form that people say one thing and do another.

Post 57

Well, fly out tomorrow morning for Sydney - wish me and the server luck (mucho bubble wrap and foam padding already used) :)

Post 58

Good luck son! :D

Post 59

God Speed

Post 60

Quote from ResLo;356959:
God Speed

Shhhh.

Post 61

I just noticed his details were up sorry will transfer tonite after I charge muh phone... stupid commbank :p

Post 62

just out of curiosity... how do the ads work? is it the more clicks on the link the more money they pay??? if so then people should get to clicking i say

Post 63

Quote from K_I_Z_A;357003:
just out of curiosity... how do the ads work? is it the more clicks on the link the more money they pay??? if so then people should get to clicking i say

:eek:

Post 64

That's exactly how it works - but we're not allowed to tell you do so, otherwise we're in breach of the advertising terms & conditions. ;)

Post 65

I click on the ads once a day.

UPDATE - Server is back in the rack after arriving safe and sound into Sydney. OD is going to fire it up today :-D:-D:-D

Post 66

wooooooo :D

i wanna play tf2

Post 67

Well then free up some time on Friday, that's the most likely time the server will be up after tests, software upgrade etc etc