Topics

[RPG-X News:]

Good Morning Blacksmiths!

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Brand New Day will be launching Saturdays at 15:30 EST (20:30 GMT) Go Check it out!

It's set in the transitional period between 23rd and 24th Century, while the Federation is coming down from their years long cold war with the Klingon Empire. Ran by our friend Stringtheorist, it looks like an interesting series, and I for one look forward to playing an unusual Vulcan....

Nova will return this week I was planning on airing it on Friday, but Fridays haven't been good days for me lately, so I intend (since Brand New Day hasn't started yet) to use our normal Slot. Join us Saturday, November 16th at 13:30 EST (18:30GMT)

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

The server has been reset to our standard survival configuration. So hop on and make sure your creations are still in place.

The Second Great Battle of Colony Alpha is coming soon. Considering the time of year, and my RPG-X and Orville Plans over the next month, We'll probably pick it up sometime in December before Christmas


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns Soon! I don't want to make any solid plans right now, but - lets at least try to get together and RP this week

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


Last thing of note, expect a semi-sorta schedule for Holiday events posting soon. With any luck, we can carve out some time to play some games around the same time that we carve our turkeys

Let's have some fun!

[RPG-X News:]

Good Morning Blacksmiths!

It's been too long!

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Brand New Day will be launching Saturdays at 15:30 EST (20:30 GMT) Go Check it out!

It's set in the transitional period between 23rd and 24th Century, while the Federation is coming down from their years long cold war with the Klingon Empire. Ran by our friend Stringtheorist, it looks like an interesting series, and I for one look forward to playing an unusual Vulcan....

Nova will return The Friday after next (November 15th) for a special episode, that will focus on a parallel universe where the Federation is never formed after the Earth-Romulan War. Should be a nice special

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

The server has been reset to our standard survival configuration. So hop on and make sure your creations are still in place.

The Second Great Battle of Colony Alpha{/url] is coming soon. Considering the time of year, and my RPG-X and Orville Plans over the next month, We'll probably pick it up sometime in December before Christmas


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns this Friday! DST killed our vibe last week, so round two! Let's have some fun!

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


With the Holidays coming up, I know it can be a crazy busy time for people, I also know that it can be a low time as the days get darker (literally) and people like me who don't like people, avoid them at all costs

with that said, I'm going to try to plan a number of holiday events between now and the New Year. The idea being, I want to create a fun, welcoming place for all of us to come take part when we can, or come take part when we don't want to do anything else.

Simply stated: I want us all to have a fun, enjoyable and love filled Holiday Season. Please know that I love each and every one of you awesome nerds, and I want to work to keep us happy, and entertained throughout the season.

Good Day one and all

I wanted to take a small moment for some self-promotion (something I really don't like to do) but I want to share a taste of something that I'm working on.

A few months back, I had this idea in my head about Tolkien's Middle Earth in the Future, which sparked a conversation about Star Wars is the Future of Lord of the Rings, which led me on similar tracks until finally, I found myself in this universe of magic and space ships.

Then I started writing.

I'm nearly at my quarter mark for my tale, and I'll be going back and polishing the intro and first 5 chapters after I hit it, but I'd like some feedback - and thought I'd share the intro to see what you all think - take your suggestions, and who knows, maybe I'll release other sections down the road

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCyfF5Mzatae6gvQ2bDsqqiYEwYmZeOZba3iKB-pzKY/edit?usp=sharing

I'd love to discuss this universe, so if you have questions about the setting, or just want to talk - hit me up!

I hope you enjoy this taste of my madness.

Ladies and Gentlemen. I firstly want to take a moment and say, I'm back to fighting strength! I'm ending my LoA, and I'm getting back on the crazy train. Over the next few days, I'm going to work with the Ops Team, our Community Advocate, and a few of you all to help get some shenanigans planned for the coming weeks, and get us all back on track Stay Tuned for more

in the meantime, here's an overview of the Weekend's Shenanigans:

Tonight, 11/1/2019:

17:30 EDT (21:30 GMT)  - Pegasus Returns! Join the crew of the Planetary Union's most dysfunctional ship on her return (Which jokes will be made about our long hiatus... it's going to be a fun night!) Here's some General Tips, Tricks, and Treats to help knock the dust off our excitement.


Tomorrow, 11/2/2019:

Nothing is formally planned this week BUT...

Brand New Day is a series that will be launching soon. Set in the dawn of the 24th Century, BND will explore the lost era between Star Trek VI and TNG. I can imagine we'll see a Klingon Empire being reborn on the heels of the Khitomer Accords, a Romulan Empire testing the waters for their expansion, and a Starfleet that's slowly coming out of the age of "Cowboy Diplomacy". (Or so I'm guessing - String's running the series ) Go check it out!

Also - I've got a hankering for some Space Engineers... you can probably find me on the SE server a little bit tomorrow, and if you wanted to join in, and blow stuff up - come on by!

Sunday, 11/3/2019:

Again, nothing on the planning board this week - but let's keep our options open. I mean... "nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition..."

Let's have some fun this weekend! The fires are warming up again, let's get The Forge going again!

[Saturday November 16th, 2019 at 13:30 EST (18:30 GMT)]

Star Trek: Nova
Episode 7 - The Road Not Taken
Mission Start Date: August 16th, 2161
Airdate: Saturday November 16th, 2019 at 13:30 EST (18:30 GMT)

Nova's Escort Mission is taking an unexpected turn, when an Ion Storm forms in the convoy's path. Moments before the convoy altered course to avoid the storm, a crew and cargo transfer from Nova to the Polaris found itself in trouble, as the personnel have not materialized on Polaris, and their patterns are now missing...

I wasn't sure how to frame this, because I don't see this as an episode, just a fun little RP back on the Pegasus where we may get into some shenanigans.

Ultimately, I'd like to try to start getting back into the flow of things, and I want to start with this baby step on Friday.

Hope to see you all there for the Return of the Planetary Union's Strangest ship, The Pegasus.

as some of you may have noticed, there's a new series coming - and it's kidnapping Nova's timeslot.

This is a wonderful thing! and Brand New Day looks fantastic!

Go and check it out!

I *hope* to be back to fighting strength soon, but at the very least, expect the following:

A Thanksgiving Special (near/around Thanksgiving in November)
A Holiday Special (Near/around Christmas time)
A New Years special (near/around the first of the year) - (which by that time at the latest, I hope to be back full time )

Anyway, Go check out String's project! https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/board,48.0.html

[Saturday October 12th, 2019 at 15:30 EDT (20:30 BST)]

Star Trek: Nova
Episode 7 - The Road Ahead
Mission Start Date: August 16th, 2161
Airdate: Saturday October 12th, 2019 at 15:30 EDT (20:30 BST)

Nova and the rest of the cargo convoy are a little more than two weeks into their journey. The voyage is long and dull - cabin fever is already starting to affect the crew.

Chef is working tirelessly to keep minds occupied, and spirits up. Organizing events ranging from a series of epic scavenger hunts, to nightly movies in the mess hall.

It's a long way to the Xindi, and there's really no telling what's waiting for them around the next corner.

[RPG-X News:]

Good Afternoon Blacksmiths!

I'm back! - mostly

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Nova will return this Saturday at it's normal time. I'm not sure what we're doing as far as an episode is concerned yet - but I should have a thread up by sometime tomorrow night.

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

The server is all set for The Battle for Colony Alpha - We'll be working on rescheduling this sometime soon. I'm not sure when, but consider this the bump to start discussing.

Also Team registration will remain open until the day of the fight. So if you want to get in on it - let us know in the thread above!


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns this Friday! I'm going to take it super chill, we'll probably pick up a bit of a general crew life plot this week. I'll get details up sometime today and link the thread(s) in the bottom of this post.

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


A Personal message from me:

I'm still trying to get my head fully on straight again, so don't expect me to be diving back in, full steam ahead; BUT I want to get my feet in the water at least. This week's shenanigans (Pegasus and Nova) will be light and breezy, and hopefully will help us all get back in the swing of things.

if I missed anything - gaming wise this week, please let me know below! Hope to see you all around!

Edit:

Pegasus this Friday!

Nova Returns Saturday!

[Friday October 11th, 2019 at 17:30 EDT (22:30 BST)]

The Pegasus Chronicles
Episode 4.5 - The Voyage Home
Airdate: Friday October 11th, 2019 at 17:30 EDT (22:30 BST)

Pegasus is returning home from her recent encounter with an still unknown, and powerful entity. Ship and crew are in good spirits, and everyone onboard is taking a little time to just sit back and enjoy the ride.

(I noticed I don't have a place for these, yet - I'll fix that later...)

I wanted to post to say that after the weekend's scare, I'm going to take a step back for a week or two. I'm not going completely dark, I just need a little time to re-center and come back swinging as hard as I was during the Forge Rebranding a few months ago

I'll be around, and will help with Forge Business - so I see no need to appoint an interim (If that changes, we'll figure it out) But I'm going to hold off on Nova for this time (take a couple of weeks to re-center there too).

Expect a Pegasus Episode to run (probably) Friday! and we'll start talking about rescheduling the SE battle in the next few weeks.

Sorry about the weekend folks - it was unexpected, terrifying, and all around a bummer - but I'm glad to see The Forge forged on without me (pun intended )

[RPG-X News:]

Good Morning Blacksmiths!

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Nova's Episode 7 - 31 Reasons Why Airs this Saturday! Be sure to confirm your attendance in the episode thread before Friday!

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

The server is all set for The Battle for Colony Alpha - be sure to confirm your teams/participation. And feel free to drop on the server to start preparing for war,

Also Team registration will remain open until the day of the fight. So if you want to get in on it - let us know in the thread above!

This Friday - at 6pm EDT We fight!


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns for Episode 5 Soon Because of the SE event, we won't be able to do this on Friday, so we have some options - we can find another day this week, or just wait till next Friday. Let me know in the episode thread when you would prefer!

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


A Personal message from me:

During the last couple of months, I've had a rough time, personally. as a result, my mood shifted, and things that once brought me joy, didn't do it for me anymore. They were some dark days, and today I feel like I'm coming out the other side. Expect me to nag the fire out of you all, to confirm attendance for Nova, or RP on the Orville - or even just plan/host your own events! We have a long stretch of road between now and a proposed Christmas party, and I'd like to see us have some fun between now and then (starting with a Klaw's 30th Birthday RP one night this week (probably tomorrow or Thursday))

With all of this said, I want to apologize for the ball being dropped. The weight of the world was causing me to collapse, but I'm on the mend (though going to take it slow - and I'm asking you all for help). Let's make some time this week to just have some random fun and keep an eye out for the Ops Team to pick up the ball again, and *finally* close some business that we've started.

Would anyone be interested in an Orville RP tomorrow evening?

[RPG-X News:]

Good Morning Blacksmiths!

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Nova's Episode 7 - 31 Reasons Why Going to try this episode one more time on the 21st. That being said, there will be no Nova this week. (Doing an early birthday weekend.)

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

The server is all set for The Battle for Colony Alpha - be sure to confirm your teams/participation. And feel free to drop on the server to start preparing for war,

Also Team registration will remain open until the day of the fight. So if you want to get in on it - let us know in the thread above!


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns for Episode 5 in 2 weeks I'm *really* hoping we can RP on this some before then - so feel free to get something organized

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


A Personal message from me:

The last month or so has been pretty hard on me - for various reasons, and as a result of me taking time to take care of myself, I've not been able to put in the time and energy to try to keep activity up around here, nor have I had the time to try to keep up with ops team discussions, the works.

what I'm trying to get at is this: help me. I'm not a delegator - I'm not going to hand off tasks and ask someone else to do it if it's something that I know how to do (or can figure out on my own). If you see something that needs done - bring it up, or feel free to take the initiative to take care of it - worst case scenario, I'll whole heartedly thank you, and redo it a little differently next week

but seriously. The Forge is a team effort, we are all responsible for keeping us going, and organizing our shenanigans - and whatever. So help me make this community stand out! I'm challenging everyone to not just take part in, but to try to organize some non-scheduled shenanigans this week - whether it be an RP tonight - or a Fleet ops match - or some GTA Fun!. I'll drop into these things where and when I can! But let's have some fun and just play some games this week

[RPG-X News:]

Good Morning Blacksmiths! (And Happy Labor Day!)

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Nova's Episode 7 - 31 Reasons Why runs Saturday at 15:30 EDT (20:30 BST)[/b]. This will be take 3 - Don't forget to confirm your attendance by posting in the episode thread before Friday!

Rumor has it that *another* series is in the works (outside of the one I've been teasing up to this point) Be on the lookout for a more official announcement of that in the coming days.

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

With Round 2 of The Battle for Colony Alpha Coming September 20th, this Friday, I will change the server over to our creative world, to give the teams 2 weeks to prepare their weapons! (Reminder, this is an atmospheric fight! - re-read the rules during this period too, incase I need to clarify anything )

Also Team registration will remain open until the day of the fight. So if you want to get in on it - let us know in the thread above!

And don't forget to Send in your mod requests (If you want a mod for the fight, get it to me before Friday )


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns for Episode 5 on Friday! - Thanks to a power outage at my house last Friday, I wasn't able to run this episode - so we'll try again this week!

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


New game support is coming soon, following the signing of the EE partnership, the Ops Team just needs to finish laying out the groundwork, and decide how to proceed. if you have any suggestions, or want to be part of the conversation directly - Why not drop a line in the Operations Discussion Thread and let us know what you think about anything we're discussing. (Once a thread opens there, we'll move our talks to a more public forum - and make the community a bigger part of the conversation - it's what that section is there for )

Let's have a great week! (and if I forgot anything, let me know )

So - got an E-mail today informing me that my subscription time has run out, and offering me an opportunity to reload the server (something I tried to avoid having to do after the first time...)

anyway, I went to update info, and get the server reupped - and it's not there for me to reup

I have a ticket in with the host, and will let you know what they say - but for the moment, our SE server is down.

[RPG-X News:]

Good Morning Blacksmiths!

This is our weekly update pertaining to what's happening this week at The Forge.


RPG-X News:

Nova's Episode 7 - 31 Reasons Why run Saturday at 15:30 EDT (20:30 BST)[/b]. This will be take 2 - last saturday, we ran a minisode detailing another angle of the Story of "Iron Horse" Admiral Jacobs - and got to see a little more behind his rise to power. But who is this man? and is he *really* dead? These next 2 episodes will explore those questions, and more!

How does everyone feel about a 2370's era RP coming to us soon? The Horizon is bright, and the planning is real!

If you have any interest in running your own SRP - that road is open to you! This thread details how to go about getting yourself set up: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,19.0.html


Space Engineers News:

For those who took part in our Block Party battle, and anyone else who may be interested in joining us this time... how do you feel about Round 2 - Coming September 20th!

And don't forget to Send in your mod requests (And new mods are coming today - I'll update the mod list when I add them)


The Orville Interactive Fan Experience

Pegasus Returns for Episode 5 on Friday! - A new force is coming into power in the galaxy, and they're probing their neighbors... Two weeks ago, we met "The Entity" - This week... another new alien is in the works

If you're interested in joining our crew - Please feel free to sign up here

If you're curious about the series - so far we have streamed and recorded every episode, just check out the recap threads for more details, or check out this information thread for a general overview

Lastly - I'd still like to get everyone on the roster together to take a crew photo - please let me know when you can be available here: https://www.theforgegaming.net/forum/index.php/topic,155.0.html

If you're interested in planning an RP Why not drop a thread in the Let's Play board - or if you would like to run your own Serial Roleplay - please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Operations Team. We're always open to new ideas, and would love to help however we can.


New game support is coming soon, following the signing of the EE partnership, the Ops Team just needs to finish laying out the groundwork, and decide how to proceed. if you have any suggestions, or want to be part of the conversation directly - Why not drop a line in the Operations Discussion Thread and let us know what you think about anything we're discussing. (Once a thread opens there, we'll move our talks to a more public forum - and make the community a bigger part of the conversation - it's what that section is there for )

Let's have a great week! (and if I forgot anything, let me know )

[Reddit Posts (Feel free to upvote/comment - keep the threads alive if you wish )]

So - I wanted to keep a running tab of posts that are made for general introductions across communities - just to help keep me organized (and maybe give you all some idea of who I've said hi to, and be able to offer suggestions of other communities and locations that we should reach out and say hi to)

I will also "assign" a point of contact for each community, so if something needs said, or done in regards to that post, they're the person to get ahold of.

Without further ado, this is a list of the places and posts that we've reached out to since our rebranding.

The Last Outpost - assigned to StringTheorist

Earth's Elite - assigned to Scott Archer

United Federation of Planets - assigned to Klaw

The Order of Kahless - assigned to Klaw

Risa Party organization - assigned to Klaw


Reddit Posts (Feel free to upvote/comment - keep the threads alive if you wish )

https://www.reddit.com/r/spaceengineers/comments/cqb5ob/the_third_battle_for_colony_alpha_a_space/
https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/coi7tt/anyone_remember_rpgx_its_still_out_there/
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOrville/comments/cqewe8/the_orville_interactive_fan_experience_game_and/
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOrville/comments/cx0jem/the_pegasus_chronicles_an_orville_interactive_fan/
https://www.reddit.com/r/OrvilleFanGame/comments/cx0viq/the_pegasus_chronicles_an_orville_interactive_fan/


if you can think of any other communities that I may have missed - or anyone that we should go say howdy to - please let us know We love meeting new people.

From our Friends at EE (Who are now hosting our website)

Evening all,

Sunday 18th of August 2019 the Enterprise server was infected with Malware, this malware utilised the root account to mine crypto currency (so if any services were lagging that evening that is why).

I have removed the malware from the server and implemented precautions to ensure it doesn't come back, these precautions are being rolled out across the EE network right now.

However, it is good practice after something like this to redeploy the server.  This involves reinstalling the Servers' OS and setting everything up again (yay *as he rolls his eyes*)

While I am 99% sure I have removed the malware from the server, we don't know what lasting affects it could have and can no longer fully trust the security of the system, which is why the above is required.

I would just like to stress at this point in time, I have no reason to believe any user data was compromised, however changing your passwords can't hurt.

Maintenance will begin on Sunday 25th August 2019 @ 4PM BST, at this time the EE website and primary DNS will go offline, our backup DNS services will take over for the duration of Enterprise's downtime.

We will be prioritising bring up DNS and webhosting within the first hour of the reinstall, with secondary services following after that.  (RPG-X will be back online for Temporal Leap).

The following services and servers will be affected by this...

Services
•   Web Hosting
•   DNS
•   Database
•   FTP
•   Network Drives

Game Servers
•   AoS
•   CSGO
•   Minecraft
•   FiveM
•   Flight Network
•   RPG-X
•   Holomatch

Enterprise should be fully operational by 6AM Monday morning.

No other EE services will be affected during this time.

We apologise for this inconvenience and will try to ensure the resolution of this issue is as quick as it can be.

Once the site is back up this thread will be kept updated on the progress.

I have been told that the website should only be down a couple of hours at most - Callum plans to get the site back up quickly - but please be aware

I know we're still a few months away, but it doesn't hurt to start planning

I was thinking last night about maybe throwing a Christmas Party - A theme idea I have is "The 12 games of Christmas".

But, I haven't ironed anything out - figured it may be wise to explore the possibility with everyone, see who wants to come and take part - or if anyone else has suggestions.

So - what say you?