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I believe nocheat decided to over-store data, I erased it and it seems to be fixed. Most likely to do with addons/mods on peoples clients.

Currently, The servers cost a bundle to keep online. Anything that the network cant generate in revenue, is covered by yours truly. We are constantly trying to provide new things for players, also out of our own pockets. I have, over the past 12 months alone, outlayed at least $2000 out of pocket on top of the donations and premium/VIP subs. I do this because I want to... obviously, and I regret NOTHING! Premium and VIP, on top of anything purchased through the abyssal online store and direct donations, go towards keeping the servers up; - LDShadowlady Official Server - ABGN Main Server - Creative Server - Hardcore Server - Tekkit Server (Now Offline) - Teamspeak - 3 x TF2 Servers (Currently Offline) - Backup Teamspeak (Emergency Use Only) - Web Server - Comms server for linking In addition, there are dev servers in the background being used to test plugins as much as possible before we can put it live on any server, and for new ideas we are working on. The other Agents invest a lot of time and their own money to also support. As an incentive to ensure that all of the above is able to operate, we offer benefits to those who donate their money to keep us alive. Under no circumstances do we intend on changing this, and I personally take it as an insult that anyone would ask or demand such favor. If you REALLY want these benefits, $6 a month isnt that much is it? It is 20c a day! By all means, if you want them, help us, we appreciate it greatly. The last person to buy VIP as well as a bundle of other goodies got bonuses as well as a personal thank you from Lizzie herself... We do what we can to show our appreciation That is all.

Happy Birthday @LDShadowLady who turned 20 today, although we dont ask a lady her age Hopefully she got lots of Minecraft prezzies! -Tarquin -ABGN

BioWare has announced the Mass Effect Trilogy Compilation, bringing the original Mass Effect to PlayStation 3 for the first time. The set will combine all three Mass Effect titles into one package and will launch on Xbox 360 and PC on November 6th for $59.99. A PlayStation 3 version will follow, though a specific date hasn’t been announced just yet. BioWare will also release the original Mass Effect as a standalone title via PlayStation Network, though an exact date hasn’t been announced for that either. This marks the first time Mass Effect, which was published by Microsoft Studios originally, will make its way to Sony’s console. IGN has learned that the standalone version will include Trophy support. Separately, BioWare announced N7 Day, a “worldwide celebration” that will take place on November 7th. The day will include in-game, online and live events, and more details will be coming soon on MassEffect.com. Mass Effect was originally released on Xbox 360 in November of 2007, followed by a PC version in May 2008. Mass Effect 2 launched on Xbox 360 and PC in January 2010, followed by a PlayStation 3 version a year later. Mass Effect 3 launched for all three platforms on March 6th of this year, and a Wii U version will follow on November 18th. Source & Video: http://au.ign.com/ar...y-set-announced

A job listing on Valve’s site confirms that the company will begin developing hardware. A listing for an industrial designer says “Valve is traditionally a software company. Open platforms like the PC and Mac are important to us, as they enable us and our partners to have a robust and direct relationship with customers. We’re frustrated by the lack of innovation in the computer hardware space though, so we’re jumping in.” The post continues, adding that Valve is interested in creating new user experiences. “Even basic input, the keyboard and mouse, haven’t really changed in any meaningful way over the years,” it says. “There’s a real void in the marketplace, and opportunities to create compelling user experiences are being overlooked.” The post specifies that the position will add “expertise in product design and manufacturing, ergonomics, usability, aesthetics, and surfacing.” Candidates are also expected to have “6+ years of professional experience shipping world-class, high-tech hardware products” and “a thorough understanding of product design principles.” Speculation about Valve’s entry into the hardware market has been flying since March, when rumors suggested Valve was working on a Steam Box console. Valve later debunked the rumors, commenting that the world is “a long way from Valve shipping out any sort of hardware.” Later, a listing for an electronics engineer to work on "platform hardware" emerged, as well as a blog post discussing wearable computing. Source: http://au.ign.com/articles/2012/09/03/valve-confirms-hardware-development?utm_source=Monday%20newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9.5%20Dynamic%20Newsletter_NO%20FNAME_7087_348286_348336&utm_content=15561322

It looks like everyone is prepping to jump on the wearable HUD bandwagon, and Google has just announced some new technology for its entry, dubbed Project Glass. Per the Project Glass Google+ page: The masterminds behind the tech were nice enough to provide a video that showcases potential applications for Project Glass, including at-a-glance notifications, speech-to-text functionality and the ability to make video calls. Although there weren't any direct references to Android, it would likely be the platform of choice for the device. We probably won't see the final product any time soon, but it's safe to say that Project Glass has piqued our interest. With the Google I/O conference just a couple months away, we hope to see more demos of the tech in June. Source: http://au.ign.com/ar...ss-wearable-hud

Another griefer who thinks that they know whats best for the server - Destruction.

You must use /dis and /undis now.

Whitelist Application Minecraft Username: Tarquin999 How long have you been with Abyssal Gaming: Too Long Out of 5, What do you rate your vanilla Minecraft skills: -2.7 I hereby swear that I will not join with the intention to ruin others game play experience and by doing so agree that I may be banned from the network if found in violation of this rule. I also acknowledge that another using my account is also my responsibility and that the same rule applies regardless. I Accept

Hello Everyone! We have done this in the past, and it was lots of fun, so we thought it's time to do it again! Along with finishing all server upgrades to 1.3.2 shortly, we hope to reopen our Hardcore Survival server again, I will outline some details and am open to suggestions; Quick Rules: Unfair gang hunting and pillaging is NOT allowed, however you may have raids and wars etc. with others who consent. The server is hardcore style (classic) - Mobs do as much damage as possible, the environment can be your friend or enemy (Example: Snowy biomes *may* cause damage during storms if you aren't wearing armor) Griefing isn't particularly against the rules, but please be considerate of others hard work. Flat out griefs by people who have no intention in actually playing will not be tolerated and WILL be dealt with. The server will be White-Listed. You must apply to join, if you intend to do so as a group, please share an application in the appropriate forum. We are accepting suggestions for plugins that do not affect gameplay but rather enhance already existing features. This can include increasing the difficulty, or 'fixing' bugs via plugins etc. We appreciate the time you take in suggesting these plugins (See below) Whitelist Application (Copy and Paste this to apply!!!) [color=#40e0d0][u][b]Whitelist Application[/b][/u][/color] [b]Minecraft Username:[/b] (Type Your Name Here) [b]How long have you been with Abyssal Gaming:[/b] (Type How Long Here) [b]Out of 5, What do you rate your vanilla Minecraft skills:[/b] (0/1/2/3/4/5) [i]I hereby swear that I will not join with the intention to ruin others game play experience and by doing so agree that I may be banned from the network if found in violation of this rule. I also acknowledge that another using my account is also my responsibility and that the same rule applies regardless.[/i] (Type Accept Here) Plugin Suggestion (Copy and Paste this to suggest!!!) Please ensure that the plugin is 1.3.1 or 1.3.2 compatible. [color=#ff8c00][u][b]Plugin Suggestion[/b][/u][/color] [b]Minecraft Username:[/b] (Type Your Name Here) [b]Plugin Name:[/b] (Name Here) [b]Plugin Description:[/b] (Description) [b]How the server would benefit from this Plugin:[/b] [b]Include a URL to the plugin.[/b] Simply copy and paste the form of your choice as you see it in the box above And Post them here: http://forum.abyssal...dcore-survival/

As with previous versions, If you wish to keep playing on the server, we recommend not updating immediately as the server will take some time due to plugins and bukkit needing to be updated by their creators. This could span over 1-2 weeks depending how long it takes them to keep up. As such, we recommend trying to use a method to run multiple installs of Minecraft to work around this. You will find tutorials on doing so by using the search either on the forum here, or even a quick google search. 1.3 WILL be Epic, so I can understand people wanting to upgrade, just note if you do, you will not be able to play on our servers immediately.

Hey All! No need to stand up, its just me! We have another competition coming your way in a few weeks inspired by LDShadowlady (Check her out!!! Shes That Awesome!) Click here for a chart of times for when the event is; http://www.abgn.net/r/w I have based it on my local time (Yes I am waking up early on a Sunday for this!). First of all, The Prize(s) First Place: A Minecraft Account for you or a friend, we will contact you with the gift code within a week of the competition. Second Place: Borderlands Game Code via Steam. Bonus for FIrst Place: If we get enough participants to make this a true challenge, First place will also receive VIP Access to the forums, our MC Servers, Teamspeak and LDShadowlady's MC Server. * The Rules and Requirements All participants have to put their name down, as we will be whitelisting servers for each round. Our hopes are to get enough people to fulfill all rounds, otherwise some may get a second chance in order to fill out the numbers. If you have played before and feel you are very good at this, please let us know, we are going to put the 'professionals' in their own game to give them a true challenge if there is enough of them. Please be honest, it increases your fun factor Rules: No PVP for the First 30 Seconds. This rule has been withdrawn fur to popular demand! You may NOT break any blocks except 'Long Grass' 'Leaves' 'Spider Web' You may Craft Crafting tables from wood in chests or that a creeper destroys from a tree. You may NOT collect Crafting table and take it with you. You may craft items from materials collected from chests. You may team up together, however there is a limit to the amount of winners (See below) Once you die, please leave the game, or you will be banned for the rest of the round (Nothing personal, but the chat is meant to remain silent!) Round Information: Option 1: Requires 96 Players Total Round 1: 4 Games of 24 players each - Last 4 standing per game will win You may team up! (2 Games at a time will run on 2 separate servers) (#96) Round 2: 2 Games of 8 Players each - Last 2 standing per game will win. You may team up! (1 Game at a time) (#16) Round 3: 1 Game of 4 Players. Start time 'No PVP' is tripled (90 Seconds). This round determines the 2 winners. OR Option 2: Requires 48 Players Total 8 Games of 24 Players Each (4 x 2 Games at a time) Each Player will have 4 Opportunities to score points Users are scored by their death! If you die first, you get 1 Point, second gets 2 points, so on so forth. Last to die gets 24 points. At the end of all 4 'rounds' the highest scoring player will be the winner! ----------------------- We hope that in both scenarios we run no more than 4 hours or so total for all competitions, and hope to coordinate a live stream coverage of both servers at all times. ----------------------- Event Coordination The Coordinator of this competition is the Abyssal Gaming Network. The administrators/event leaders are Tarquin999 and LDShadowlady. If you have any further inquiries please let us know. The Moderators of this event are ; Loki_Cain, LaztChantz and SmallBeans (More TBA) ----------------------- We hope to see you there and having fun, we will use teamspeak for the majority of the event as well as the forum shoutbox for announcing server lists / start / end. So if you havent already, please try to have teamspeak (You dont NEED to talk!) and the forum open and ready on the day for the beginning*. Sign up Here: http://www.abgn.net/r/y You must have a forum account to register! - Accounts are free, join here: http://www.abgn.net/join *Subject to change without notice

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Wow... Nice to know that YouTube kinda... sorta? works?

The 1.3 update has begun being worked on. Due to the plugins we use, it will not be immediate, and I am sure that some plugins we use have been discontinued. As soon as all core and security plugins are working, the servers will be updated, until then I will platform test them on the Temporary Server (Listed below) Dont expect any of your hard work on the temporary server to be saved, it is exactly that, temporary. Temp Server: 13.ABGN.NET

EA, named America's worst company, tries to make amends In an apparent biteback at EA's inconclusive ending to Mass Effect 3, voters at Consumerist declare that Electronic Arts is even worse than Bank of America. The company promises to release a new version of the game. (Credit: Screenshot: Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Source: http://news.cnet.com...to-make-amends/

Due to bukkit needing a little longer to get 1.3 going (Fully understandable) we have setup a temporary 1.3 server for all users to play on. It is fully vanilla; 13.ABGN.NET

Our Father in Valve, hallowed be thy name. Thy company come, thy will be done On towers, as it is on laptops Give us each day our daily discounts And forgive us our piracy, as we forgive those who lawsuit against us Lead us not into the temptation of overpriced AAA titles But deliver us from inferior, less reliable DRM programs Pray with me, brothers and sisters. The summer sale is finally upon us http://www.store.steampowered.com

I.... I am lost for words. I thought for sure banning temporarily would have shut you up and taught you a little bit of common sense and respect. Nobody's bank accounts were wiped, any that were, were restored fully when we migrated the database. Any money missing has been stolen by a town member or you have spent. Spam again. I dare you. - I am the biggest griefer on the server you have been warned.

TacoCopter: One-click Taco Delivery in the SF bay area You want tacos. You want them fast. Also, you think quadricopters are pretty sweet. Enter: TacoCopters Ordering your tacos is pretty simple. Just open TacoCopter on your iPhone, order your tacos, and a flying “tacocopter” will deliver them to you, fast. It uses your iPhone’s location to find you, so you don’t have to waste time entering an address. The TacoCopter doesn’t have to deal with traffic, so it can take the most direct route. It only asks that you “Please stay stationary” once you order. The TacoCopter won’t follow you around. It has better things to do. Namely, deliver tacos. A delivery revolution Can you imagine having other flying copter delivery services? LobsterCopter, the “Taco Of The East” is in the works. Currently, there’s not much there: the site sports an 80 x 80 pixel image of developer Sean Coates, and that’s it. The site is registered under Chris Shiflett, a founding member of Analog, a website creation service. And for the moment, that’s all we know about LobsterCopter. What other quadricopter delivery services do you want to see? Update: Good news — Dustin Boyer, co-founder of TacoCopter, claims that the TacoCopter really does exist. Over on social networking site Quora, he says, "Yes, we're definitely real There are a number of technical and legal hurdles that our team is working through. If you're interested in pushing the boundaries of robotics and food please email jobs@tacocopter.com." Update: Bad news — Star Simpson, co-founder of TacoCopter, told Wired that the TacoCopter is just "a vision." FAA regulations won't allow such a magical machine to be used, so Simpson, Boyer, and company just created the site to keep the idea alive. "We're in a holding pattern until the FAA changes regulations on commercial drones in cities. Even then, there are state and local laws to contend with. Until laws catch up with (delicious) technology, this is a just for fun thing with our friends," Boyer told us in an email. "We have a vision of the future where all foods, not just tacos, can be delivered via deadly flying robots." Wired reports that if a TacoCopter actually does become reality, those who entered their email in the TacoCopter site will be notified. In the meantime, they will not be selling our emails to spam companies. Good news.

A leaked retail calendar has allegedly outed the existence of a new Battlefield game and a video game based upon upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight Rises. According to a report by MCV, a release schedule from "a major UK High Street retailer" includes a video game tie-in for The Dark Knight Rises. The report claims that the game would be a full retail title rather than a downloadable release. Also included is a game called Battlefield Evolved. While no details are available, MCV speculates that the title may be a collection of Battlefield 3 along with its upcoming DLC. EA already has a high-profile Medal of Honor game coming in October and likely wouldn't time the release of a new Battlefield game so closely. Finally, Grand Theft Auto V is reportedly listed with an Autumn 2012 release window. None of this information has been confirmed, and all of it should be taken with a grain of salt. Previously, EA president Frank Gabeau made comments about Battlefield 4, but the title was never formally announced. Warner Bros. has also never announced a Dark Knight Rises video game and Rockstar has not commented on a Grand Theft Auto V release window. Source: http://au.games.ign.com/articles/122/1220475p1.html

Final straw, I am suspending your forum account for 2 weeks. Learn not to spam constantly.

Strike 2.