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Dionysus Starseeker

Mostly Harmless

Join date: 31 Dec 1969

Posts: 764

02-17-2004 23:54

The show that opened the world of SL to me is having it's "final transmission" soon, and it depresses me. While it isn't exactly the most popular show on G4 (It kinda has a cult following, but little mowe), it really means a lot to me. It has a lot of footage of Pre-1.0 SL (I even saw George's original WM on the show recently). So, I just wanna know if any of the Portal people are left.

I saw a post from Alexis recently, but I haven't seen her IW in a while. I know a few others told me that it was through Portal that they found SL, but I can't remember who they were. So, here, post your Portal memories, and remember a time when MisterD Longwell stood on stage in Kissling, and James had a NY accent.

A very sad Dionysus Starseeker

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Oz Spade

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Join date: 23 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,708

02-18-2004 10:02

Uhhh what the hell is Portal?

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Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-18-2004 11:35

I don't know either.... maybe try asking "the man"?

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

Dionysus Starseeker

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Join date: 31 Dec 1969

Posts: 764

02-18-2004 11:58

It is a show where, basically, they tell a story though a bunch of virtual worlds. SL was one of those worlds. I was watching the show, and a character (Dirk ruddy, if you think it's relevant) embarrassed himself, so he had to change worlds, and SL is where he went. There was an event around the release of 1.0 where a bunch of SLers were extras in the show. It fit into a geeky niche that seems to be leaving gaming as it becomes more popular.

I've decided that next time I'm IW, I'm going to put my Dave AV up for free 'til the 25th. Probably at my empty, unfinished build. I'll post the co-ords when I have it up.

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James Miller

Village Idiot

Join date: 9 Jan 2003

Posts: 1,500

02-18-2004 12:09

..I have a NY accent anyway.

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Jolene Jade

JOJO THE GREAT

Join date: 12 Aug 2003

Posts: 459

02-18-2004 12:11

From: someone

Originally posted by Dionysus Starseeker

I've decided that next time I'm IW, I'm going to put my Dave AV up for free 'til the 25th. Probably at my empty, unfinished build. I'll post the co-ords when I have it up.

OMG...... I would really love one.....I collect avs....its my thing....I have made some too....but would dearly love a copy of Dave.......eeeeeeeeeehehehe

I get so excited...

Dionysus Starseeker

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Join date: 31 Dec 1969

Posts: 764

02-18-2004 16:28

bah, you said you didn't sound like that

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Derek Jones

SL's Second Oldest Monkey

Join date: 18 Mar 2003

Posts: 668

02-18-2004 20:28

I was one of those people who came in world because of Portal. I'm really going to miss that show. I wasn't really watching it too much lately because of time but I'm going to make sure I see the last episodes of the show I love.

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Oz Spade

ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand

Join date: 23 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,708

02-19-2004 06:56

Where can I watch Portal?

You guys are horrible advertisers, you say stuff about something and post nothing on where it is or how to watch it.

You make baby-ad-jesus cry.
(Baby-Ad-Jesus now contains 50% less fat)

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Kyada Satyr

Stealth Asshole (AKA AMY)

Join date: 25 Dec 2003

Posts: 30

ahh

02-19-2004 07:05

Ahhh yess, i watched that show, it looked interesting, so i went to here and played 2nd life and i love it. Ty Portal

Lyel Blair

Registered User

Join date: 18 Feb 2004

Posts: 6

02-19-2004 11:00

Came here too because of Portal!!!

oh..and for the one guy it is on G4TV if you don't have cable or Digital Cable you might not be able to see it...Or go to G4TV.com to see where it is at in your area!!!..God...I sounded like a commercial.. Channel 158 in the Maryland..

Take care! Miss ya Portal!

LYEL

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Derek Jones

SL's Second Oldest Monkey

Join date: 18 Mar 2003

Posts: 668

02-19-2004 14:56

The show is on G4TV usually on Wednesdays and Sundays (unless the times have changed since I last knew). It is currently available on Comcast, Insight, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, and Mediacom.

Speaking of cable companies, my cable company has changed 4 times in the last 8 years

First there was Continental Cablevision, then MediaOne, then AT&T, then Comcast.

EDIT: I believe Continental Cablevision is now Cox Communications, MediaOne is Time Warner, and AT&T merged with Comcast

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Apex Titan

Member

Join date: 4 Aug 2003

Posts: 27

02-19-2004 15:01

i too came here because of portal, ive always wondered though... who is "Dirk Ruddy" and "Mr. Blue" in SL? is that there real SL names?

Cybin Monde

Resident Moderator (?)

Join date: 27 Jan 2004

Posts: 2,468

alas dear Portal, how ye shall be missed...

02-19-2004 15:18

I thought i figured that right .. didn't want to believe it, still don't want to!! i think i actually heard of SL before i saw Portal... just never joined until recently.

I've actually been wondering if they were going to "tape" any more SL "footage" .. and how i could just happen to fly into the "taping" .. like one of those people in the background of "on the street" news reports.. lol

But i shall miss Portal and must figure a way to see the final episode(s).. the house i'm usually at (i have two places i call home) used to get G4, but it got moved into a different tier and now we would have to pay extra for it.

..blech

I was even going to send Dave a candy bar called "Drifter" ...LOL!!!

Until after now,
Cybin Monde

Trinity Serpentine

Schwan's Avitar Reject

Join date: 1 Oct 2003

Posts: 2,972

*Cries*

02-19-2004 17:05

I can't believe they're taking Portal off the air! I was hooked on it for the longest time but then moved and they don't offer it at all where I live now. Sorry to see Dave go.

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Dionysus Starseeker

Mostly Harmless

Join date: 31 Dec 1969

Posts: 764

02-19-2004 19:25

I'm sorry I haven't put up the AV yet, SL won't go past "Verifying Protocol Version" for me for some reason. I've tried everything: Restarting my computer; deleting and reinstalling; beating my monitor; and nothing has worked *cry*

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Dionysus Starseeker

Mostly Harmless

Join date: 31 Dec 1969

Posts: 764

02-25-2004 17:47

Here it comes :'^( Don't forget to watch it!!!

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Derek Jones

SL's Second Oldest Monkey

Join date: 18 Mar 2003

Posts: 668

02-26-2004 05:22

The end was sad about how he was going to cry because TV shows get cancelled.

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Dionysus Starseeker

Mostly Harmless

Join date: 31 Dec 1969

Posts: 764

02-26-2004 13:50

Well... 'tis over... but Dave is supposedly working on a new show for G4. yay!!

Ok, anyone who would've gone to get the AV, IM me IW, and I'll send it to you. I finally regained access to SL last night.

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Life beyond Second Life? Nah...

"...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen *hehe... yep*

Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-26-2004 14:37

WELL I THINK IT SUCKED!!!

Ok sorry I admit I don't even know what it is...

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

Probably the last "Portal" thread
Dionysus Starseeker Mostly Harmless Join date: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 764	02-17-2004 23:54 The show that opened the world of SL to me is having it's "final transmission" soon, and it depresses me. While it isn't exactly the most popular show on G4 (It kinda has a cult following, but little mowe), it really means a lot to me. It has a lot of footage of Pre-1.0 SL (I even saw George's original WM on the show recently). So, I just wanna know if any of the Portal people are left. I saw a post from Alexis recently, but I haven't seen her IW in a while. I know a few others told me that it was through Portal that they found SL, but I can't remember who they were. So, here, post your Portal memories, and remember a time when MisterD Longwell stood on stage in Kissling, and James had a NY accent. A very sad Dionysus Starseeker _____________________ Life beyond Second Life? Nah... "...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen hehe... yep
Oz Spade ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand Join date: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,708	02-18-2004 10:02 Uhhh what the hell is Portal? _____________________ "Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-18-2004 11:35 I don't know either.... maybe try asking "the man"? _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!
Dionysus Starseeker Mostly Harmless Join date: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 764	02-18-2004 11:58 It is a show where, basically, they tell a story though a bunch of virtual worlds. SL was one of those worlds. I was watching the show, and a character (Dirk ruddy, if you think it's relevant) embarrassed himself, so he had to change worlds, and SL is where he went. There was an event around the release of 1.0 where a bunch of SLers were extras in the show. It fit into a geeky niche that seems to be leaving gaming as it becomes more popular. I've decided that next time I'm IW, I'm going to put my Dave AV up for free 'til the 25th. Probably at my empty, unfinished build. I'll post the co-ords when I have it up. _____________________ Life beyond Second Life? Nah... "...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen hehe... yep
James Miller Village Idiot Join date: 9 Jan 2003 Posts: 1,500	02-18-2004 12:09 ..I have a NY accent anyway. _____________________ George W. Bush hates America.
Jolene Jade JOJO THE GREAT Join date: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 459	02-18-2004 12:11 From: someone Originally posted by Dionysus Starseeker I've decided that next time I'm IW, I'm going to put my Dave AV up for free 'til the 25th. Probably at my empty, unfinished build. I'll post the co-ords when I have it up. OMG...... I would really love one.....I collect avs....its my thing....I have made some too....but would dearly love a copy of Dave.......eeeeeeeeeehehehe I get so excited...
Dionysus Starseeker Mostly Harmless Join date: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 764	02-18-2004 16:28 bah, you said you didn't sound like that _____________________ Life beyond Second Life? Nah... "...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen hehe... yep
Derek Jones SL's Second Oldest Monkey Join date: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 668	02-18-2004 20:28 I was one of those people who came in world because of Portal. I'm really going to miss that show. I wasn't really watching it too much lately because of time but I'm going to make sure I see the last episodes of the show I love. _____________________ The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact than a drunken man is happier than a sober one
Oz Spade ReadsNoPostLongerThanHand Join date: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,708	02-19-2004 06:56 Where can I watch Portal? You guys are horrible advertisers, you say stuff about something and post nothing on where it is or how to watch it. You make baby-ad-jesus cry. (Baby-Ad-Jesus now contains 50% less fat) _____________________ "Don't anticipate outcome," the man said. "Await the unfolding of events. Remain in the moment." - Konrad
Kyada Satyr Stealth Asshole (AKA AMY) Join date: 25 Dec 2003 Posts: 30	ahh 02-19-2004 07:05 Ahhh yess, i watched that show, it looked interesting, so i went to here and played 2nd life and i love it. Ty Portal
Lyel Blair Registered User Join date: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 6	02-19-2004 11:00 Came here too because of Portal!!! oh..and for the one guy it is on G4TV if you don't have cable or Digital Cable you might not be able to see it...Or go to G4TV.com to see where it is at in your area!!!..God...I sounded like a commercial.. Channel 158 in the Maryland.. Take care! Miss ya Portal! LYEL __________________________________________________ I come in peace
Derek Jones SL's Second Oldest Monkey Join date: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 668	02-19-2004 14:56 The show is on G4TV usually on Wednesdays and Sundays (unless the times have changed since I last knew). It is currently available on Comcast, Insight, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, and Mediacom. Speaking of cable companies, my cable company has changed 4 times in the last 8 years First there was Continental Cablevision, then MediaOne, then AT&T, then Comcast. EDIT: I believe Continental Cablevision is now Cox Communications, MediaOne is Time Warner, and AT&T merged with Comcast _____________________ The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact than a drunken man is happier than a sober one
Apex Titan Member Join date: 4 Aug 2003 Posts: 27	02-19-2004 15:01 i too came here because of portal, ive always wondered though... who is "Dirk Ruddy" and "Mr. Blue" in SL? is that there real SL names?
Cybin Monde Resident Moderator (?) Join date: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,468	alas dear Portal, how ye shall be missed... 02-19-2004 15:18 I thought i figured that right .. didn't want to believe it, still don't want to!! i think i actually heard of SL before i saw Portal... just never joined until recently. I've actually been wondering if they were going to "tape" any more SL "footage" .. and how i could just happen to fly into the "taping" .. like one of those people in the background of "on the street" news reports.. lol But i shall miss Portal and must figure a way to see the final episode(s).. the house i'm usually at (i have two places i call home) used to get G4, but it got moved into a different tier and now we would have to pay extra for it. ..blech I was even going to send Dave a candy bar called "Drifter" ...LOL!!! Until after now, Cybin Monde
Trinity Serpentine Schwan's Avitar Reject Join date: 1 Oct 2003 Posts: 2,972	Cries 02-19-2004 17:05 I can't believe they're taking Portal off the air! I was hooked on it for the longest time but then moved and they don't offer it at all where I live now. Sorry to see Dave go. _____________________ From: someone Yeah, the toaster has great speakers, but all I want is fucking toast. - The Filthy Critic reviewing Aeon Flux
Dionysus Starseeker Mostly Harmless Join date: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 764	02-19-2004 19:25 I'm sorry I haven't put up the AV yet, SL won't go past "Verifying Protocol Version" for me for some reason. I've tried everything: Restarting my computer; deleting and reinstalling; beating my monitor; and nothing has worked cry _____________________ Life beyond Second Life? Nah... "...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen hehe... yep
Dionysus Starseeker Mostly Harmless Join date: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 764	02-25-2004 17:47 Here it comes :'^( Don't forget to watch it!!! _____________________ Life beyond Second Life? Nah... "...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen hehe... yep
Derek Jones SL's Second Oldest Monkey Join date: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 668	02-26-2004 05:22 The end was sad about how he was going to cry because TV shows get cancelled. _____________________ The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact than a drunken man is happier than a sober one
Dionysus Starseeker Mostly Harmless Join date: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 764	02-26-2004 13:50 Well... 'tis over... but Dave is supposedly working on a new show for G4. yay!! Ok, anyone who would've gone to get the AV, IM me IW, and I'll send it to you. I finally regained access to SL last night. _____________________ Life beyond Second Life? Nah... "...you will get as many answers as people you ask." -- Kenichi Chen hehe... yep
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-26-2004 14:37 WELL I THINK IT SUCKED!!! Ok sorry I admit I don't even know what it is... _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

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