Continuing on a thread started elsewhere – if we can’t all agree on a paid game to play since QW is ‘dead’, perhaps focusing on some free ones is the way to go (something we’ve also done before, but rarely follow through). I was quite surprised to see what’s available these days, and I’d be surprised if any of us have tried some of them.

• Project Torque

Type: MMORG – yes, RG, not RPG. Massively Multiplayer Online Racing Game.
Cost: Free
URL: http://games.on.net/app/2779/Project_Torque
Could be the racing game n0mad’s been looking for.

• Alliance of Valiant Arms

Type: FPS
Cost: Free
URL: http://games.on.net/app/5608/Alliance_of_Valiant_Arms

• Operation 7

Type: FPS
Cost: Free
URL: http://games.on.net/app/4722/Operation_7

• Cross Fire

Type: FPS
Cost: Free
URL: http://games.on.net/app/4280/Cross_Fire

I’ve been umming and erring over which games to get off Steams sale. I picked up one I really wanted (NBA 2K10) and damn I love it, but when it came to multiplayer team games there were a few. But generally they weren’t worth it unless several others were getting them too… so I thought it might be worth posting something to see if anyone else was interested in getting any cheap games. Here’s some of the deals available – all sales til the 3rd unless otherwise specified:

• Frontlines Fuels of War : $7.49

Blood did a great review of this a while ago and if it was a little cheaper then I’d have been in. I’m definitely up for this if a few people want it, but more importantly if people would still play it.

• HAWX – $14.99 –

Submissions are being sought on whether the Australian National Classification Scheme should include an R 18+ classification category for computer games. Submissions can be made by downloading and completing the submission template. Submissions may also be emailed, snail mailed or faxed. The discussion paper and submission template contain the contact details for making a submission.

Details here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=833662

Why:
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When: Requested hosting provider to attempt to do this this weekend while someone is here to update the settings and check it worked.
Duration: Hopefully only a few hours for DNS to update. Up to 24-48 hours.
Note: Check IRC subject line for updates once site is down.

UPDATE: Site back online – for most. If you still see “Site Offline” at the top of the page, it means your DNS hasn’t updated yet. Wait a little longer. However, for most this should be up to date now.

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If you find any problems, please raise an issue .

Why:
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When: 7:10AM, 5/12/2009
Duration: 30 minutes.

Edit: Site back online.
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Why: [#1241@]
When: 5:30PM, 28/11/2009
Duration: 30 minutes.

Edit: Site back online.
Resolved:
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If you find any problems, please raise an issue .

Why: For Drupal core security updates.
When: 3PM Sydney Time, 1/11/2009
Duration: 30-60 minutes.

Edit: Site back online.
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If you find any problems, please raise an issue .

Why: For module security updates.
When: 1PM Sydney Time, 24/10/2009
Duration: 30 minutes should cover it.

Edit: Site back online. Modules updated.

If you find any problems, please raise an issue.

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/australia-ranked-no-2-for-quality-of-life-2...

AUSTRALIA has the second best quality of life in the world

2nd? Not bad. Behind Svalbard surely…

Norway is the only place in the world better than Australia

WTF? Norway?? Screw Norway!

I almost choked on my Svalbard Pops when I read that.

I can only assume they’re talking about Svalbard, given Norway owns (stole) it. Norway indeed….

~For more information about Svalbard, and Norway’s evil rule – see Where the hell is Svalbard~

Was anyone up in time to get pictures of this morning’s dust storm? I was awake to see it at about 5:30 but fell back asleep before thinking to take any photos. Was all clear by 9am when I woke up again (gotta love Saturday morning).

Some nice pictures of it here – http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/national/dust-turns-sydney-sky-red/20...