Post by Vesuveus on Mar 10, 2008 19:28:49 GMT -5
Hovercraft Communications
Operatives:
I have devised a method for communication in the Real. I call it "Hovercraft Communications". Download Out of Character log below for further details.
## Negotiating with Server: Upstate New York
## Downloading OOC log.
_- =_- =_- =_- =_- =_- =_- =
## Download of OOC log complete.
## Scanning transmission...
## Scan complete. File Clean.
## Note: The remainder of this transmission is in the Out of Character format.
((Vesuveus here:
I am writing this because I have figured a way to increase the efficiency of our communication outside the game and forums in a safe and descrete way
When a Live Event is going on, wouldn't you like to know about it as it happens, even if you are away from the computer? Well now you can. Here is what you need:
A cell phone with text message capabilities.
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) program.
Parents' or guardians' permission for accepting text messages. (You may be charged money per text message depending on your calling and text message plan. Check with your Mobile Phone Service Provider for details on your plan.)
Here is how it works:
AIM has a Mobile Phone/Instant Message (IM) forwarding system. Register your AIM screen name here for all members to add it to their buddylist.
Next, arrange the IM forwarding on your program. When an event is happening, a friend, an online volunteer, will send an AIM IM to the screen names on the list. The IM gets forwarded to your phone and you receive a text message wherever you are!
Here is what you will have to do:
Download the latest version of AIM. (I suggest creating an MxO-specific screen name. Note: You can log in with multiple screen names at once on one computer.)
On you're AIM program, click on My Aim and a drop down menu will appear. Select Edit Options and then Edit Preferences.
A Preferences window will open. On the left there is a Category column. The 4th option down is IM/Chat/Mobile. Click on it.
On the bottom of the window are the Mobile Phone options. Click on the IM Forwarding button. (Should be the only button.)
An internet webpage will open: Mobile Device Registration. Enter your mobile phone number in the boxes provided.
NOTE: YOUR MOBILE PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER MAY CHARGE YOU MONEY FOR RECEIVEING TEXT MESSAGES. CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS FOR PERMISSION. CHECK WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CHARGES DETAILS.
You may need to sign in. Enter the desired screen name in which you intend to register and the password.
The web page will tell you that a confirmation text message (that you can be charged money for) will be sent to your phone in order to complete the registration. If you wish to proceed, click Register.
Check your mobile phone for the confirmation code.
Enter the confirmation code in the box provided on the next web page. Click Confirm.
A Congratulations message will load on the next web page.
Tips: By default, the system will only allow text messages to be forwarded to your phone by people who are already on your buddylist. It is changeable. Until things are sorted out, I will have my setting on "Accept IMs from anyone who has your screen name". That way if I don't have your screen name on my buddylist, I can still receive a text from you about the game. But you can choose whichever settings you want.
It is a choice to participate in this Hovercraft Communications. This process of communication is not sanctioned by SOE, MxO, myself nor any players that may send you messages. It is designed solely for communication of MxO Live Events so you have an opportunity to jack in and enjoy if you are available to do so, but away from the computer. Participation is purely voluntary. You may be charged per text message you receive. Charges for text messages are not the responsibility of SOE, MxO, myself nor any players that may send you messages.
Your mobile phone number will remain anonymous. The only information you are sharing with the community will be your MxO-specific AIM screen name. When you are not signed in to AIM, all IMs will be forwarded to your mobile phone.
Conduct:
[/li][li]Text messages will be short and to the point. Example: "EPN meeting in Tabor, Recursion" or "Oracle in Debir, Recursion"
[/li][li]Only one text message will be sent per event.
[/li][li]Messages can only be relevant to special events. No one wants to be charged money to hear that there is PvP in Mara.
[/li][li]If you reply to a text message, you agree that you may get a text message in return.
[/li][li]If you are Interested then post your AIM name here and add all AIM names posted by others.
[/li][li]Messages are to be sent in an "All or no One" fassion. So if you find an event, you must IM everyone on the list, not just certain people. If one person does not get the IM and finds the event, they can send duplicate IMs to the select few who received the first message.
[/li][li]If you find the event and you chose to then you may send out the messages. Not one specific person is designated to inform everyone on the list. What if he or she doesn't know about the event?
I'll see you at the next event!))
AIM: VesuveusMxO
Operatives:
I have devised a method for communication in the Real. I call it "Hovercraft Communications". Download Out of Character log below for further details.
## Negotiating with Server: Upstate New York
## Downloading OOC log.
_- =_- =_- =_- =_- =_- =_- =
## Download of OOC log complete.
## Scanning transmission...
## Scan complete. File Clean.
## Note: The remainder of this transmission is in the Out of Character format.
((Vesuveus here:
I am writing this because I have figured a way to increase the efficiency of our communication outside the game and forums in a safe and descrete way
When a Live Event is going on, wouldn't you like to know about it as it happens, even if you are away from the computer? Well now you can. Here is what you need:
A cell phone with text message capabilities.
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) program.
Parents' or guardians' permission for accepting text messages. (You may be charged money per text message depending on your calling and text message plan. Check with your Mobile Phone Service Provider for details on your plan.)
Here is how it works:
AIM has a Mobile Phone/Instant Message (IM) forwarding system. Register your AIM screen name here for all members to add it to their buddylist.
Next, arrange the IM forwarding on your program. When an event is happening, a friend, an online volunteer, will send an AIM IM to the screen names on the list. The IM gets forwarded to your phone and you receive a text message wherever you are!
Here is what you will have to do:
Download the latest version of AIM. (I suggest creating an MxO-specific screen name. Note: You can log in with multiple screen names at once on one computer.)
On you're AIM program, click on My Aim and a drop down menu will appear. Select Edit Options and then Edit Preferences.
A Preferences window will open. On the left there is a Category column. The 4th option down is IM/Chat/Mobile. Click on it.
On the bottom of the window are the Mobile Phone options. Click on the IM Forwarding button. (Should be the only button.)
An internet webpage will open: Mobile Device Registration. Enter your mobile phone number in the boxes provided.
NOTE: YOUR MOBILE PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER MAY CHARGE YOU MONEY FOR RECEIVEING TEXT MESSAGES. CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS FOR PERMISSION. CHECK WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CHARGES DETAILS.
You may need to sign in. Enter the desired screen name in which you intend to register and the password.
The web page will tell you that a confirmation text message (that you can be charged money for) will be sent to your phone in order to complete the registration. If you wish to proceed, click Register.
Check your mobile phone for the confirmation code.
Enter the confirmation code in the box provided on the next web page. Click Confirm.
A Congratulations message will load on the next web page.
Tips: By default, the system will only allow text messages to be forwarded to your phone by people who are already on your buddylist. It is changeable. Until things are sorted out, I will have my setting on "Accept IMs from anyone who has your screen name". That way if I don't have your screen name on my buddylist, I can still receive a text from you about the game. But you can choose whichever settings you want.
It is a choice to participate in this Hovercraft Communications. This process of communication is not sanctioned by SOE, MxO, myself nor any players that may send you messages. It is designed solely for communication of MxO Live Events so you have an opportunity to jack in and enjoy if you are available to do so, but away from the computer. Participation is purely voluntary. You may be charged per text message you receive. Charges for text messages are not the responsibility of SOE, MxO, myself nor any players that may send you messages.
Your mobile phone number will remain anonymous. The only information you are sharing with the community will be your MxO-specific AIM screen name. When you are not signed in to AIM, all IMs will be forwarded to your mobile phone.
Conduct:
[/li][li]Text messages will be short and to the point. Example: "EPN meeting in Tabor, Recursion" or "Oracle in Debir, Recursion"
[/li][li]Only one text message will be sent per event.
[/li][li]Messages can only be relevant to special events. No one wants to be charged money to hear that there is PvP in Mara.
[/li][li]If you reply to a text message, you agree that you may get a text message in return.
[/li][li]If you are Interested then post your AIM name here and add all AIM names posted by others.
[/li][li]Messages are to be sent in an "All or no One" fassion. So if you find an event, you must IM everyone on the list, not just certain people. If one person does not get the IM and finds the event, they can send duplicate IMs to the select few who received the first message.
[/li][li]If you find the event and you chose to then you may send out the messages. Not one specific person is designated to inform everyone on the list. What if he or she doesn't know about the event?
I'll see you at the next event!))
AIM: VesuveusMxO
