DING! The Escapist Turns 10!
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Happy birthday to the Escapist! I do miss the weekly topic though, but I'm happy to have been here for a good bit of it, in part as a non-member lurker, the rest as a forum perusing comment machine. 
Damn, NERF Wars...
That does bring back the memories of when I was lurking around back in the day. And now I feel old....
THANKS ESCAPIST.
To another ten years!
That does bring back the memories of when I was lurking around back in the day. And now I feel old....
THANKS ESCAPIST.
To another ten years!
I joined in 2009, lurked since 2008.
Happy birthday Escapist!
Can't really place any fondest memories as there happens a lot here. These past few years the Barclays Premier League user group has been one of my central points on this site. Discussing one of my passions with other people, and sometimes even getting into small fights (looking at you @razer17 > ) but still always enjoying myself and learning new stuff.
The people here are great whom I've had contact with, even if I don't PM people or get to know people any more than a few quotes in a thread here and there.
I have also always/usually stayed out of the "big topics" ( for example: MassEffect3 ending, Sarkeesian and latest GG) since I just have my own opinion on the matter, which most often is "I don't really care". Not maybe the best attitude, and I do have thoughts on the matter, just don't care enough to voice them or get too involved.
So let's hope here is to another 10 years, with great/fun articles and new shows and other material!!
Keep going strong!
Happy birthday Escapist!
Can't really place any fondest memories as there happens a lot here. These past few years the Barclays Premier League user group has been one of my central points on this site. Discussing one of my passions with other people, and sometimes even getting into small fights (looking at you @razer17 >
) but still always enjoying myself and learning new stuff.The people here are great whom I've had contact with, even if I don't PM people or get to know people any more than a few quotes in a thread here and there.
I have also always/usually stayed out of the "big topics" ( for example: MassEffect3 ending, Sarkeesian and latest GG) since I just have my own opinion on the matter, which most often is "I don't really care". Not maybe the best attitude, and I do have thoughts on the matter, just don't care enough to voice them or get too involved.
So let's hope here is to another 10 years, with great/fun articles and new shows and other material!!
Keep going strong!
Wow. 10 years huh?
And I've been here for 8 of them... >_>
(Yes, I started coming here in 2007, when ZP started, and video content started to be introduced).
I remember someone showing me ZP for the first time... And getting hooked on the videos and articles.
I certainly miss the old weekly magazine-like structure. It had a few elements to it which seem to have been lost in translation somehow...
I was never much of a forum user, which explains why I didn't create an account until 2009. But still... I have fond memories of Doomsday arcade, 'there will be brawl', and the various animated series there's been.
Also, for being introduced to the LRR guys. They are awesome. Still to this day get sucked into watching Desert bus non-stop whenever it's on.
Then there were the controversies. Like the events that led to Extra Credits leaving, and the wider problems that seemingly came to light as a result.
The comings and goings of Many Editors In Chief. Greg Tito. Suzan Arendt. Russ Pitts. Steve Butts...
Eh. You hang around somewhere long enough you start to sound like an old fart, talking about the 'good old days'. XD
Side note:
Once again you aren't checking your articles for the consequences their formatting has when used with Pub-club single page view.
There's 5 videos that all decided to auto-play at once. It's really annoying. >_>
And I've been here for 8 of them... >_>
(Yes, I started coming here in 2007, when ZP started, and video content started to be introduced).
I remember someone showing me ZP for the first time... And getting hooked on the videos and articles.
I certainly miss the old weekly magazine-like structure. It had a few elements to it which seem to have been lost in translation somehow...
I was never much of a forum user, which explains why I didn't create an account until 2009. But still... I have fond memories of Doomsday arcade, 'there will be brawl', and the various animated series there's been.
Also, for being introduced to the LRR guys. They are awesome. Still to this day get sucked into watching Desert bus non-stop whenever it's on.
Then there were the controversies. Like the events that led to Extra Credits leaving, and the wider problems that seemingly came to light as a result.
The comings and goings of Many Editors In Chief. Greg Tito. Suzan Arendt. Russ Pitts. Steve Butts...
Eh. You hang around somewhere long enough you start to sound like an old fart, talking about the 'good old days'. XD
Side note:
Once again you aren't checking your articles for the consequences their formatting has when used with Pub-club single page view.
There's 5 videos that all decided to auto-play at once. It's really annoying. >_>
Congratulations from a n00b!
Until last year, I was at best an accidental browser. However, this site really distinguished itself from the competition by not going all the way down the road to humorless scolding, as was the tenor of the times. For that I salute you, and now this is my go-to site for muh gaming needs.
Until last year, I was at best an accidental browser. However, this site really distinguished itself from the competition by not going all the way down the road to humorless scolding, as was the tenor of the times. For that I salute you, and now this is my go-to site for muh gaming needs.
Happy Birthday, Escapist!
It feels like only yesterday I was a wee boy introduced to Yahtzee and good ol' Jim, and joined my first RP.
Yet here I am, a player in the longest roleplaying thread on the site. It feels good.
... Oh, and of course the friendship and stuff.
All the more people to put in my basement.
It feels like only yesterday I was a wee boy introduced to Yahtzee and good ol' Jim, and joined my first RP.
Yet here I am, a player in the longest roleplaying thread on the site. It feels good.
... Oh, and of course the friendship and stuff.
All the more people to put in my basement.
[HEADING=1]HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ESCAPIST![/HEADING]
It seems like only yesterday that I first inquisitively joined this community after spending enough time observing the proceedings from a distance. The resulting experience has considerably enriched my life and I wouldn't trade any of it for the world. I think I feel more platonic love for my fellow beings now than I ever have before. Congratulations on ten great years, Escapist. Here's to the next ten!
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It's interesting how the 2nd video Escapist use to mark their 10th Anniversary is from a series which is discontinued by a creator who is no longer with the site.
It reminds us of how much has been lost over the years.
It reminds us of how much has been lost over the years.
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Happy birthday, that's a long time in Internet years. Myself, I first found this site when one of my brother's friends showed me ZP in 2009. Went back the following year to watch some more, and by chance found the forum sidebar and interesting threads within. Before I knew it, I had signed up to the site and the rest is history
Happy Birthday!
I have been with you for only half of that time, but I can honestly say that (besides google) this is the site I have used, use, and will continue to use the most!
Thank you for all the memories.
I have been with you for only half of that time, but I can honestly say that (besides google) this is the site I have used, use, and will continue to use the most!
Thank you for all the memories.
A couple of highlights were White Guy Defense Force [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comicsandcosplay/comics/critical-miss/10597-WHITE-GUY-DEFENSE-FORCE-GO] and Sonic '06 is Objectively Better Than Portal [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.395876-Sonic-06-Objectively-Better-Than-Portal]. Oh, and a couple of EternalNothingness threads that are probably better left where they are.
Other than that, pre-August last year when there was lots of great content and staff was pretty great.
Here you go.
Other than that, pre-August last year when there was lots of great content and staff was pretty great.
Here you go.
Congratulations, I wish all the best in the next 10 years.
However, as a long time user, I cannot help but think of all the things I used to come to the escapist for which have all left. The Jimquisition, Loading Ready Run, MovieBob. These were the main reasons for me to come and I hate to say it, but right now there is not much for me anymore. I have always loved what the escapist stands for, but the content has taken a very serious hit the last 2 years.
However, as a long time user, I cannot help but think of all the things I used to come to the escapist for which have all left. The Jimquisition, Loading Ready Run, MovieBob. These were the main reasons for me to come and I hate to say it, but right now there is not much for me anymore. I have always loved what the escapist stands for, but the content has taken a very serious hit the last 2 years.