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wotmania Throwback Chat Saturday! TaskmasterJack Send a noteboard - 07/10/2011 10:40:58 PM
In the old days of the Verse, back on Earth That Was, we used to pile into AIM chat whenever wotmania chat was down. Tomorrow evening, we're going to revisit that.

After careful discussion with my planning committee, we've decided that the best time would be from 4pm Eastern (9pm London time) until whenever. All are free to attend, but I've had interest (in dropping by at some point tomorrow) expressed specifically by such oldies as Wulf`gar, Missa Sedai, Kurrurrin, Taardad Maiden, §ol, MGB (before 5), and M&M Maddy. I've been asked to try and secure Geoff and Jarlaxle as well (because angry flaming was requested).

Firstly, I know, I don't have AIM anymore either (or I didn't until yesterday). Now, if you remember how this used to work, this will just be a refresher. Download and/or log into AIM (AIM). Be sure to uncheck any of the annoying boxes containing options you likely don't want. Once you've launched AIM, go up to Options and select Add to Buddy List > Add Buddy (Ctrl+D). Then type your own username into the field to make yourself a Buddy of yourself. Right-click on your name in the Buddy List and select Group Chat. In the box that opens, enter wotmania for the Chat Room name and join the party. Alternatively, "New Group Chat" is also under Options, where you can also type wotmania and invite yourself that way. The former option is the classic way we used to do it.

Please join us for a nostalgic chat evening of frivolity. Sorry, for the short notice. If the turnout is decent, we'll try it again sometime.

Oh, and if anyone is wondering why we aren't using a newer program such as Skype... well, it's called Throwback for a reason.
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wotmania Throwback Chat Saturday! - 07/10/2011 10:40:58 PM 2656 Views
Awesome idea. I should be able to make it. *NM* - 07/10/2011 10:43:46 PM 988 Views
Sweet. *NM* - 07/10/2011 10:54:47 PM 974 Views
I'll still try my best. - 07/10/2011 11:01:47 PM 1611 Views
Excellent. - 08/10/2011 12:06:09 AM 1728 Views
Oh I will be there - 07/10/2011 11:26:05 PM 1560 Views
Re: Oh I will be there - 08/10/2011 12:04:52 AM 1617 Views
I'll try and make it *NM* - 07/10/2011 11:28:26 PM 1141 Views
Coolness. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:06:26 AM 979 Views
I promise nothing. Nothing! - 07/10/2011 11:39:44 PM 2142 Views
Hope to see you there. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:07:11 AM 985 Views
1:30 am called - 09/10/2011 10:00:25 AM 2169 Views
I'm not sure when I'll be in, but I'll reinstall AIM and log in. - 08/10/2011 12:40:53 AM 1819 Views
Kickin' it Old School. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:53:38 AM 978 Views
AIM 4.7 works with Windows 7 Starter - 08/10/2011 05:06:03 AM 1714 Views
You have Windows 7 Starter? *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:38:01 PM 977 Views
I've only ever seen it on very tiny netbooks. *NM* - 08/10/2011 06:07:04 PM 1016 Views
EEE PC *NM* - 09/10/2011 02:59:47 AM 981 Views
I would really love to be there, but I'm not sure I can make it. - 08/10/2011 12:59:20 AM 1724 Views
Re: I would really love to be there, but I'm not sure I can make it. - 08/10/2011 01:25:02 AM 1706 Views
My AltaVista search is only returning some newfangled thing called ICQ *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:00:29 AM 984 Views
I admire your comedy. *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:24:25 AM 1000 Views
a/s/l? - 08/10/2011 02:24:15 AM 1767 Views
Re: a/s/l? - 08/10/2011 03:06:30 AM 1739 Views
Hmm - 08/10/2011 03:54:51 AM 1719 Views
ICQ is still the messenger of choice for the majority of Germans *NM* - 08/10/2011 07:39:16 PM 1017 Views
Do people still use messengers much, though? Seems to have declined a lot... - 08/10/2011 08:51:25 PM 1605 Views
Less than it used to be, true - 08/10/2011 08:56:53 PM 1672 Views
Yeah, I think a lot of people have stopped using them. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:19:01 AM 1006 Views
MSN is semi-popular in Aus - 09/10/2011 01:47:17 AM 1504 Views
So now I have a reason to download AIM....*sigh* *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:25:57 AM 1044 Views
That sounds almost mournful. *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:52:24 AM 1043 Views
How can I refuse *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:40:14 AM 978 Views
Well, I did invite Amy... - 08/10/2011 01:56:07 AM 1571 Views
Well jeese, if Amys going to be there.... - 08/10/2011 02:04:26 AM 1652 Views
I don't know that she will be. I just said told her she should. *NM* - 08/10/2011 03:07:09 AM 1033 Views
Adam, I'll be at work until 5:30pm EST. . . . - 08/10/2011 03:23:46 AM 1592 Views
Oh, THIS Amy. - 08/10/2011 06:21:14 AM 1601 Views
I've only ever called Amys Amanda. I was referring to Amyrlin. - 08/10/2011 04:54:20 PM 1599 Views
If I remember, I'll be there. - 08/10/2011 01:50:14 AM 1659 Views
Re: If I remember, I'll be there. - 08/10/2011 01:53:42 AM 1691 Views
With an invitation like that how can I say no? *NM* - 08/10/2011 02:02:38 AM 1011 Views
Sure. *NM* - 08/10/2011 02:13:06 AM 1097 Views
Sounds like a party. Put me down for "maybe". *NM* - 08/10/2011 03:11:48 AM 962 Views
Just so long as I get to call you nUUd the whole time. *NM* - 08/10/2011 04:57:15 PM 1031 Views
PRAYERS are answered!! I think I just pissed myself! *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:04:44 AM 965 Views
Wow, I totally came back on the right day! - 08/10/2011 05:30:16 AM 2326 Views
MARQ!! My Arabic tutor! *NM* - 13/10/2011 03:55:47 AM 1003 Views
Sounds good. *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:32:30 AM 985 Views
We'll see. *NM* - 08/10/2011 11:14:26 AM 913 Views
I lack a steady Internet connection at that time! - 08/10/2011 01:26:12 PM 1595 Views
That's 10pm my time. - 08/10/2011 03:44:56 PM 1718 Views
Re: That's 10pm my time. - 08/10/2011 04:54:51 PM 1537 Views
I dropped by! You weren't there, dude! *NM* - 09/10/2011 12:16:12 AM 969 Views
For the sex? Well, no I wouldn't be, naughty boy. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:20:06 AM 992 Views
You ask this during the heart of SEC football? - 08/10/2011 03:45:38 PM 1716 Views
Well, it is possible to both watch TV and chat. I remember most of us used to do it constantly. - 08/10/2011 04:56:31 PM 1602 Views
Not really - 08/10/2011 07:04:12 PM 1637 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:03:56 PM 1673 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:33:32 PM 1556 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:33:33 PM 1479 Views
I remember now why I grew to hate AIM. - 08/10/2011 06:17:32 PM 1747 Views
You seem to be doing fine. *NM* - 08/10/2011 08:04:21 PM 948 Views
You say that NOW... *NM* - 08/10/2011 08:08:42 PM 1079 Views
Is anyone there yet? If so, I may need to switch to AIM instead of Trillian... - 08/10/2011 09:20:42 PM 1638 Views
Yes and yes. *NM* - 08/10/2011 09:23:57 PM 976 Views
Yes, lots of people. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:22:55 AM 904 Views
Can someone chuck me an invite - 08/10/2011 10:24:45 PM 1504 Views
Well, I tried... it told me you rejected the invite, which I'm guessing is another timeout. *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:31:52 PM 918 Views
I clicked accept and then it timed out, so yeah. *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:34:56 PM 917 Views
Think i'll restart the computer to see if iut helpsa me *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:36:28 PM 906 Views
Glad you made it in. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:23:26 AM 974 Views
Still spreuchen ze Deutsche! - 09/10/2011 09:21:39 AM 1538 Views
Right back at ya! - 09/10/2011 01:27:07 PM 1643 Views
Re: Still spreuchen ze Deutsche! - 09/10/2011 06:49:13 PM 1699 Views
That was a blast. - 09/10/2011 01:10:42 PM 1470 Views
Re: That was a blast. - 09/10/2011 06:50:05 PM 1521 Views
Be nice; anemics are people, too. - 09/10/2011 06:52:13 PM 1659 Views
Great Idea! - 09/10/2011 01:28:55 PM 1663 Views
Re: Great Idea! - 09/10/2011 06:51:28 PM 1710 Views
I hope you send out emails - 10/10/2011 01:54:41 AM 1720 Views
I must confess I do not have your email. - 10/10/2011 10:58:11 PM 1595 Views
I don't have yours either. - 12/10/2011 04:13:54 AM 1597 Views
Couldn't make it. - 09/10/2011 05:19:02 PM 1562 Views
I tried. - 09/10/2011 05:19:13 PM 1570 Views
There is no try. - 09/10/2011 06:48:40 PM 1690 Views
Um - 09/10/2011 07:45:29 PM 1675 Views
Re: Um - 09/10/2011 08:20:05 PM 1626 Views
Hey. I gave you two options. - 09/10/2011 09:58:42 PM 1547 Views
Re: Hey. I gave you two options. - 10/10/2011 12:19:42 AM 1661 Views
The timing didn't end up working out for me. - 10/10/2011 08:20:47 PM 1729 Views
I hate reading hockey. *NM* - 10/10/2011 10:58:47 PM 966 Views
Gaaahhh. - 11/10/2011 01:23:48 AM 1627 Views
I missed it! - 11/10/2011 02:55:17 PM 1638 Views
Me too - 11/10/2011 04:56:28 PM 2115 Views
I'll try and give more warning next time. - 11/10/2011 10:43:34 PM 2025 Views
Now lock it before it can hit 101. - 11/10/2011 10:49:39 PM 1662 Views
Re: Now lock it before it can hit 101. - 11/10/2011 11:07:42 PM 1444 Views
and I, unsurpisingly, saw this a week too late. - 15/10/2011 02:15:50 AM 1790 Views

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