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Tierra changes name

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:06 pm
by Erpy
Would everybody who saw this one coming please stand up and raise his hand?<br><br>(no raised hands are visible)<br><br>Right...<br><br>As you can see, Tierra has decided to do a name change. After bearing our former name for over two years, we've decided to adopt a new name and continue as AGD Interactive. Is the changed name permanent? Yes, most likely so, unless we get an angry mail from someone using the same name within the next few days. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>We've been discussing this thing behind the scenes for quite a while, but this morning, Relight, the AGD's and me have been tossing chat-sessions and phone calls back and forth in order to have the change occur as quickly as possible. (although Relight or I may still tweak certain things if needed)<br><br>Consider the change a prelude to a very exciting year to come.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://httpd.chello.nl/c.vanempel/Nashn ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub57.ezboard.com/broyalquestfor ... py>Erpy</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://members.chello.nl/c.vanempel/icon.jpg" BORDER=0> at: 12/10/03 9:10 am<br></i>

lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:55 pm
by tierrafan
It's strange. I can't stop laughing.<br>But anyway... Good luck with ASCI or however you call it. <p></p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:13 pm
by MusicallyInspired
Again, I love these new forum colours. Excellent! Blue is my favourite colour <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> . And interesting name. I like it.<br><br>But what will become of the Tierra animation? Are you going to make another one? Are you keeping the earth logo? Or are you making a new one for that, too? Or are you simply keepinng it AGDI and no logo? I don't suppose there will be any new music for it, though. Or maybe something like what Sierra did, you could keep the same music but change it a bit. Sierra always had many different variations of they're signature theme. The later games it was usually a lot quicker than the original, though.<br><br>...why am I rambling on about this?<br><br>Anyways, again awesome stuff, guys. <p><!--EZCODE HR START--><hr /><!--EZCODE HR END--><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://smc.sq7.org/brandon/mi_sig.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>"Requires MCGA, CGA, VGA, PGA, or TA-RA-RA-BOOMGA!!" <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>-Gary Owens, SQ4</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub57.ezboard.com/broyalquestfor ... nspired</A> at: 12/10/03 1:18 pm<br></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:45 pm
by Erpy
We're still discussing whether to take a new logo for use in the current games. Development of KQ1 and KQ2 was supposed to be officially discontinued and recompiling both games will take time... We'll decide on it later.<br><br>DVD covers will be edited though.<br><br>We're not sure about a new theme tune either. We discussed it but haven't made a decision yet.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://httpd.chello.nl/c.vanempel/Nashh ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p></p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:04 pm
by MuzlakOofmay
I love it! I remember making a post a while back about the colors of the forums (complaining). Much MUCH better! yay.<br><br><br>Edit: Will tierraentertainment.com just directly change to AGDInteractive.com? I hope we don't lose a large portion of our fanbase just 'cause they can't find the site! <p>---------<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.nancycarterdesign.com/bryce/sig.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>"I cut down trees, I wear high heels, suspenders and a brar.."<br>----------<br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.nancycarterdesign.com/spongefactory/" target="top">Sponge Factory</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub57.ezboard.com/broyalquestfor ... kOofmay</A> at: 12/10/03 2:12 pm<br></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:22 pm
by Khaveen
First step: changing name<br>Second step: making KQForevrer <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Anyway, it's great and I'm loving it! <p>______________<br>Rules must be obeyed. Do not smuggle water.<br>______________<br>SPACE QUEST III VGA<br>http://sq3vga.by.ru</p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:25 pm
by Erpy
Don't worry about that. We renewed our tierraentertainment-domain only recently, before we decided on a new name. People will have nearly a year to alter their bookmarks. Until the tierraentertainment-domain expires, it'll redirect visitors. We still have to start the process of moving all the content from one server to the next.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://httpd.chello.nl/c.vanempel/Nashl ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p></p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:40 pm
by TakariFreak
NOO!!! WHY? <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.dark-stars.net/Image1.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:02 pm
by Tom Lewandowski
A detailed explanation of the "why's" regarding the name change are found on <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.TierraEntertainment.com" target="top">AGD Interactive's</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> home page. I like to think of this as growth, and the beginning of new and exciting avenues for the AGD's and the entire AGDI team. <p></p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:23 pm
by Broomie
And I just finished my new Tierra Game Central design.<br><br>Now I have to make a new name for the site, someone give me some suggestions AGD Game Central sucks. And I can't really think of anything.<br><br>Help me?<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Oh and I think it would be a great idea to 'celebrate' the new design in chat tonight.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>(Note: Above text in bold and italic because it is more attractive)<br><br>(Double Note: Above note in italic because it is more formal)</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> <p>----------<br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.tierragamecentral.com" target="top">Tierra Game Central</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>The First Fansite for Tierra Entertainment, so I've heard...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.dark-stars.net/~tgc/stuff/av ... nature.JPG" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br></p><i></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:10 pm
by Skyshark
EH?!? I step away from the boards for a couple of days (ok, I mostly lurk here, but I still check this place) and all of a sudden, everything changes. Were you all waiting until I turned my back or something?<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Anyway, it's probably for the better, especially if the AGDs plan to create and release original games in the near future.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Edit: Typo. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://home.iprimus.com.au/mays1/images/SSEZboard.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub57.ezboard.com/broyalquestfor ... kyshark</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.ezboard.com/ezgfx/gicons/black_thatch.gif" BORDER=0> at: 12/10/03 5:19 pm<br></i>

Re: lol

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:13 pm
by Broomie
<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>especially if the AGDs plan to create and release original games in the near future. <hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Hey, you're right! So that's why they want a 3D designer... how clever. <p>----------<br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.tierragamecentral.com" target="top">Tierra Game Central</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>The First Fansite for Tierra Entertainment, so I've heard...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.dark-stars.net/~tgc/stuff/av ... nature.JPG" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br></p><i></i>

AGSFORUMS

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:12 am
by deltamatrix
Don't forget Tierras entrys in the games database on the AGS website. You will need to update the game author tag.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

Re: AGSFORUMS

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:35 am
by anathoth8
Maybe, maybe not. The King's Quest games technically were made by Tierra Entertainment. The fact that AGDI includes all the same people doesn't change that. I think you should leave the Tierra logo in the games, perhaps adding an AGDI screen in there too, just to alleviate confusion. <p></p><i></i>

Re: AGSFORUMS

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:56 am
by Fribbi
Wow! I suggest this is my birthday present eh?.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Not only will we in the future celebrate my birthday on this day because we will too always celebrate the new web design. Thank you so much AGDI. <p></p><i></i>

Re: AGSFORUMS

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:11 am
by TakariFreak
Well, I guess it's good timing that the name change happened now. This way, when I move hosting companies soon, Broomie can get a new site address to match the new name. Still looking, but I've narrowed it down to about 4, but none fit all my criteria, each lacks about one thing I want, so I have to decide which thing I can "afford" to lose. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.dark-stars.net/Image1.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

WOW!........................................................

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:55 am
by The Knight
WOW! I really like the colors. I also like the enter forums now link at the top of the forums section. Now I don't have to scroll down everytime to get to the link. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>The Knight<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.shadowwebs.co.uk/images/aragornsig.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>"I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me.<br>A day may come when the courage of men fails.<br>When we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship but it is not this day.<br>This day we fight!"</p><i></i>

Re: WOW!....................................................

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 5:00 am
by Kurdt
Allow me to add to what I said in the other post:<br><br>Jigga-fla-WHHAAAAA?!?!?!!?!!<br><br>Man, everybody's changin' their names! My school changed its name, Tierra changed their name...pretty soon, I'm gonna have to ask everyone to start callin' me Steve McQueen to better express my personality and relative badassness.<br><br>Well, enjoy yourselves, AGDI. May you live long and have many game series.<br><br>On a side note, Fribbi, your English is getting much much better. It's easier to get what you're saying now than it was a while ago. Good job!!<br><br>On another side note, what does this spell for Himilaya? Will it start kicking soon, will it remain stagnant, or will it now be absorbed into AGDI? <p>-----------------------<br>CrisS<br>Newsletter and Plot Writer<br>Kings Quest IX: Every Cloak Has a Silver Lining<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.sighost.us/members/thelongwa ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>Kyle: "Y'know, for a second there, I thought you were actually gonna kill him."<br>Hal: "That's not the sort of thing a hero does, Kyle."<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.howtobeahero.com/images/type ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.howtobeahero.com">Be a Hero.</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></p><i></i>

Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:12 am
by Nicao
I see. You're really trying to follow Sierra.<br>Firstm you had a take off of their name. Now a name change, like Sierra from the awesome Sierra On-Line Inc, to the bland Sierra Entertainment Inc. Maybe next you'll change your reason for making games and change your opinion on adventure games. <p></p><i></i>

Re: Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:32 am
by Milan Easton
Himalaya is alive and well, just like AGDInteractive<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>As for you Nicao, your post doesn't make much sense to me. I'm not sure what you're referring to by saying, "you had to take off their name"--as in Sierra? We never had their name up in the first place. Secondly, Tierra was referred to as Tierra Entertainment PRIOR to Sierra renaming their company to Sierra Entertainment. <br><br>As for our reason for making games and our stance on adventure gaming in general--nope, our opinons are here to stay!<br><br>Anonymous Game Developer #1 <p></p><i></i>

Re: Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:34 am
by Tom Lewandowski
This name change doesn't effect Himalaya Studios in any way. Himalaya studios is a separate entity, one which also employs some talented folks.<br><br>-------<br><br>hmmm....last time I noticed, I had over 1500 posts. Must be an age thing.<br> <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub57.ezboard.com/broyalquestfor ... dowski>Tom Lewandowski</A> at: 12/11/03 12:36 am<br></i>

Re: Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 9:14 am
by Kurdt
Then to ask a similar question...what's the deal with Himilaya Studios? The last update I saw was over a year and a half ago. Are things going to start kicking over there soon? <p>-----------------------<br>CrisS<br>Newsletter and Plot Writer<br>Kings Quest IX: Every Cloak Has a Silver Lining<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.sighost.us/members/thelongwa ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>Kyle: "Y'know, for a second there, I thought you were actually gonna kill him."<br>Hal: "That's not the sort of thing a hero does, Kyle."<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.howtobeahero.com/images/type ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.howtobeahero.com">Be a Hero.</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></p><i></i>

Re: Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 9:42 am
by Jodo Kast
<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Nice comeback. The website is used to promote something... it never is the 'THING' itself that is interesting. Well, unless it's Google.<br><br>I am racking my brain trying to figure out the Title and Subtitle contest at Himalaya's website. I bet the Title is a made up name. Tough....<br><br>Jodo Kast <p></p><i></i>

Re: Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:37 am
by Erpy
<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>Then to ask a similar question...what's the deal with Himilaya Studios?<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Himalaya Studios has changed significantly since its initial founding. The project is still alive and kicking. It's just that they can do without the publicity right now. When they make another update, they want it to sound something like "Hey guys! The game is now 99% completed. Anyone wanna beta test?" (well, something like that)<br><br>And Jodo, the contest already has a winner, if I recall correctly. Further participations are no longer meaningfull.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://httpd.chello.nl/c.vanempel/Nashs ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p></p><i></i>

Re: Re

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:15 pm
by Jodo Kast
Well then please update it again in the next year and tell us that.<br><br>What is the answer BTW? I can't wait to find out.<br><br>Jodo Kast <p></p><i></i>