To all SSC Station occupants
Thank you for the donations over the past year (2024), it is much appreciated. I am still trying to figure out how to migrate the forums to another community software (probably phpbb) but in the meantime I have updated the forum software to the latest version. SSC has been around a while so their is some very long time members here still using the site, thanks for making SSC home and sorry I haven't been as vocal as I should be in the forums I will try to improve my posting frequency.
Thank you again to all of the members that do take the time to donate a little, it helps keep this station functioning on the outer reaches of space.
-D1-
Hey All.
My name is Sean, I play a game called Jumpgate: The Reconstruction Initiative, My pilot name is -Magoobie-
So the reason i came here! Is to share with you guys a little about Jumpgate: The Reconstruction Initiative (also Jumpgate or Jumpgate Classic and commonly abbreviated as JG or JGC) is a space based MMORPG in a science fiction setting for the PC, released in North America on September 25, 2001. In the game, jumpgates are used to travel from sector to sector, Within each sector you will find many things to explore.. Maybe an old artifact a relic from the great collapse? Which could be a much greater piece of ship technology say an engine or a shield. Maybe you're more of a trader and will just be doing fly by as you pass by to your next dock and increase in fortunes, Maybe you're an econ worker, moving commidities and building ship equipment to keep stations stocked and replenished with gear that is always needed! Maybe you're a miner.. Looking for that specific type of roid for a mission or maybe you're more of a money guy and want to mine Purer asteroids for commidities to sell rather than ore. Maybe you're not really a trader or a treasure hunter or a miner at all.. Maybe you are looking for the thrill of combat against an alien menace..Maybe you are a bounty hunter.. a pirate..maybe you are part of your factions military. As well all 3 of the main factions all have their own miltary force that You can fly for and be part of... Maybe you're just a factionalist who believes the others are lesser and should be eradicated..Maybe you want to start a squad..Further your goals.. share those goals with others and become a force to be reckoned with, within the JG universe? The nice thing about jumpgate.. Is you can be any of these things and more! It is really up to you.. The game can be played however you like. There really aren't many limitations at all 🙂 The near Newtonian physics make it a challenging and fun experience to fly.
Now this seems like a come buy this game kinda speel.. but the great thing about jumpgate is its now privately run on a private server... The game is free to play and it always will be :)!
Now i've honestly played this game since it was in Beta.. I was 8 years old when i first started playing and i've played on and off ever since (I'm now 24) I have never played a game that i'll keep going back to so frequently..It is known jokingly amongst the guys/girls that play as 'Jumpcrack'.. Once you start playing.. It really is that addictive 🙂
I type all of this at 6am in the morning so i'm not 100% on the ball. However I do urge if you've never given it a try.
Go there! download the client, Make a character. Download the updater (Its in the news posts). Run the updater and i hope to see you in space soon 🙂
If anyone here does decide to come play please don't be afraid to contact -Magoobie- in game for help getting started etc 🙂 Always happy to help.. as is alot of the community who play jumpgate. We are a family and we want you to come join us 🙂
Thanks!
-Goobie
and a sample of some PvP fun 😀
Looks cool, I may have to give it a try!
One question: who runs the server? Does it go down for maintenance, are there updates, and has there ever been a character wipe?
I guess that was four questions. 🙂
None of these would necessarily preclude me from trying the game, but these would be good things to know going in.
Well the who runs the server is a tricky question to answer! Its a server run by russians who acquired the server code unofficially, I believe its hosted in the netherlands. They have done some minor updates but im not entirely sure they have enough understanding of the server code to make any big impacting changes, But time will tell :)! The server in the last year or so ive been playing on and off ive seen it go down once or twice for no more than hours at a time, Its never seen any big downtimes and no there has never been a character wipe :)!
just bare in mind its not a new game and its not the prettiest however! there is a reason it has had loyal following for over 10 years, The game play is unmatched by any other space sim i've played. The heart racing adrenaline fueled combat is my favourite aspect and ive not been able to find a game that makes my heart race like a dogfight in jumpgate can. I love it!
Hope this helps and hope you do join us and give it a try! more the merrier 🙂
As i said before if you do join up feel free to contact me in game if you should need help getting started etc =)!
Cheers!
-Goobie
another PvP sample 😀
This is a seriously fun game with a complicated economy and a great flight model. Like Magoobie, I have been playing on and off for years, and I have on many occasions sought a replacement, but I find that most space sims don't have a flight model that depends on pilot skill rather than how much time someone has spent levelling. The game in general takes some practice, but the players that have been around for a while are always more than happy to help. I would highly encourage space sim fans to give this game a shot.
In game, my callsign is polytope. Feel free to contact me in-game.
Well the who runs the server is a tricky question to answer! Its a server run by russians who acquired the server code unofficially, I believe its hosted in the netherlands. They have done some minor updates but im not entirely sure they have enough understanding of the server code to make any big impacting changes, But time will tell :)! The server in the last year or so ive been playing on and off ive seen it go down once or twice for no more than hours at a time, Its never seen any big downtimes and no there has never been a character wipe :)!
just bare in mind its not a new game and its not the prettiest however! there is a reason it has had loyal following for over 10 years, The game play is unmatched by any other space sim i've played. The heart racing adrenaline fueled combat is my favourite aspect and ive not been able to find a game that makes my heart race like a dogfight in jumpgate can. I love it!
Hope this helps and hope you do join us and give it a try! more the merrier 🙂
As i said before if you do join up feel free to contact me in game if you should need help getting started etc =)!
Cheers!
-Goobie
another PvP sample 😀
Cool, thanks for the response! I can identify with the feeling I've underlined. I will give it a try.
Aye Welcome to he forums JGMagoobie, (now that I have managed to post in the right thread).
I believe D1 was a big fan of Jumpgate and played a lot of it.
That is very cool to hear 🙂 maybe D1 could chime in with some opinions / information about their experiences with jumpgate etc 🙂 That would be awesome! 🙂 and i very much look forward to seeing you ingame phaserlight! 🙂
