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Title: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Topkick on June 15, 2006, 06:09:25 AM
I just spoke to Thom Talamini via phone and he is alive, well and living in Philadelphia. The following were some of the topics addressed

1) The forums are not going anywhere. Thom never heard anything about the forums leaving and he said as far as he knew they were not shutting down.

2) Cerulean Mists. Great news that Thom is planning on announcing soon.

3) Warzone. See item 2

Bottom line is that Thom is on the road back and I for one am gonna stay the course. He will be posting soon (don't know how soon but soon) about upcoming plans. Keep the faith True Believers

Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Dragon62 on June 15, 2006, 06:29:47 AM
Glad to hear Thom's well and look forward to any announcements about the games. It will be great to see the forums stay up too.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: joshuaslater on June 15, 2006, 06:33:01 AM
Good news even if I waste enough time at work here with y'all.   Karma's a funny thing. 
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: chribu on June 15, 2006, 06:38:41 AM
Great news! Let's hope it's true and the forums don't shut down!
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Veez on June 15, 2006, 07:28:33 AM
Halleluia!
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: mchiao on June 15, 2006, 09:43:54 AM
I just spoke to Thom Talamini via phone and he is alive, well and living in Philadelphia. The following were some of the topics addressed

1) The forums are not going anywhere. Thom never heard anything about the forums leaving and he said as far as he knew they were not shutting down.



I think you better check with Thom again.  I really do hope this board continues but according to the billing record, it is due on the 15th or 16th of June.  Unless Thom or Lance is making payment for another year, this board will cease to exist.  My feeling is that Thom may not remember the dates and also the board is registered to Lance (and not Thom, even tho Lance works for Thom).

I sincerely hope Thom is right and I'm wrong.

Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: MadBrad on June 15, 2006, 10:38:40 AM
Outstanding,

This is great news. 

My Farewell message may have been premature, and I sincerely hope it is.

If Thom or Lance read this, Hi!  Hope all is going well. 

MadBrad
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Stalker on June 15, 2006, 07:20:54 PM
Woo Hoo!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Brother Jim on June 16, 2006, 06:37:10 PM
Still here !!!!!
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: ezekiel on June 17, 2006, 10:20:23 PM
thats great! i just found this resource a short time ago and was bummed to think it gone.
glad to hear of thoms wellness!prayer works!
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: mchiao on June 19, 2006, 06:32:13 AM
If anyone can get in touch with Thom/Lance, please have'em check their email.  This board will be sending them a final notice email.  It will be shut down after that 24hrs (tomorrow).  I sincerely hope that I'm wrong about this...

I've also tried to find out how much will it cost to have the board up and unfortunately they can't even do that without Thom/Lance permission.

I'm hoping that I'm wrong and Thom is right.  If not, I'll see you guys at Minirealms/Chribu's site.

Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Topkick on June 19, 2006, 07:23:35 AM
If anyone can get in touch with Thom/Lance, please have'em check their email.  This board will be sending them a final notice email.  It will be shut down after that 24hrs (tomorrow).  I sincerely hope that I'm wrong about this...

I've also tried to find out how much will it cost to have the board up and unfortunately they can't even do that without Thom/Lance permission.

I'm hoping that I'm wrong and Thom is right.  If not, I'll see you guys at Minirealms/Chribu's site.



I passed on your message but I have to ask - How do you know this?
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: chribu on June 19, 2006, 07:29:59 AM
the order form says 99$/year
https://secure.onlineinstitute.com/oli/bb.html
(a bit much i'd say...)
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: kwegibu on June 19, 2006, 07:43:44 AM
:)
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: mchiao on June 19, 2006, 07:46:07 AM
If anyone can get in touch with Thom/Lance, please have'em check their email.  This board will be sending them a final notice email.  It will be shut down after that 24hrs (tomorrow).  I sincerely hope that I'm wrong about this...

I've also tried to find out how much will it cost to have the board up and unfortunately they can't even do that without Thom/Lance permission.

I'm hoping that I'm wrong and Thom is right.  If not, I'll see you guys at Minirealms/Chribu's site.



I passed on your message but I have to ask - How do you know this?

Very simple.  I asked them.    ;D
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Slappy on July 16, 2006, 04:34:11 PM
Any day now.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Topkick on July 18, 2006, 01:25:41 PM
Any day now.

Thanks for that most necessary update Slappy.

I don't know which I'm more tired of - Thom's continued delays in keeping his word or the never ending smart-alek comments from people who keep coming here to pop off. Bottom line - Excelsior is gone, Thom had a major health crisis and several personal problems at the same time and he has stepped away to concentrate on more important things. He will be back when and if he decides to and your little cutsie comments here do nothing positive so knock it off or take the train.

Thom knows we are here and the longer he waits the fewer of us there will be and the less likely we will be to trust him or anything he may try to produce in the future. His future plans are his to screw up. Thom if you read this - quit ****ing in your cheerios and decide what you are going to do. Stand or walk away but let it be your decision rather than just procrastinating until it is made for you.

I think Warzone and Chronopia are some of the best games out there and that is why I continue to play and promote the games. I intend to continue to play and run at conventions for my enjoyment. A group of us have formed a GAMA club called the Midwest Crusaders and plan run at Origins each year. We chose the name becaue it will have a recognition factor with players we hope. As for Thom he is as welcome as anyone else to stop by at any con I am at to talk, play or go grab a beer. As for Thom's future plans - I wish him success with them. If he ever wants to call and talk I will be there for him as I would for any of my friends.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Veez on July 19, 2006, 02:58:11 AM
I imagine it probably sucks to be getting it from both sides.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Slappy on July 20, 2006, 01:34:30 PM
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anything he may try to produce in the future.

I am fairly confident that no one in their right mind would invest in any future game of his.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Dragon62 on July 20, 2006, 01:46:53 PM
I think enough has been said here and this post should be closed. EE was nice enough to leave the forums up and for those of us that enjoy using the forums i dont think comments like this are needed. Whats done is done let it go.
Title: Re: Thom Lives!!!
Post by: Wedge on July 20, 2006, 02:11:06 PM
I agree.  Before this turns into a flame war of any kind I will lock this thread.  I think we should all take a step back from this issue as it obviously involves emotions that might lead us to type things we'll regret.  Breathe deep fellas and try to use your energy and love for these games in a strictly positive way.  Thanks