EntropiaPlanets Celebrates 1 Year

Discussion in 'Entropia News' started by Lykke TheNun, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. Lykke TheNun

    Lykke TheNun In Loot We Trust

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    Today, September 30, it is exactly one year since we officially launched EntropiaPlanets.com. The domain had been registered and sitting idle for a few years prior to this, but around the end of September, we decided that the time had come to launch the site, as new planets were about to be introduced to Entropia Universe. A few days of setting stuff up later, and on the 30th, the site finally went live.

    The idea behind the site has always been to create an independent community platform, which can provide as much information as possible, in the form of interviews, news, tools, etc. for Entropians.

    Time seemed to literally fly by during thise year, and pretty much since the launch, EntropiaPlanets has been blessed with an awesome team of people, who volunteered or were asked to join the crew at EP, and who have been working hard in their spare time to help us bring our visions to life.

    We can mention the Tech-crew, the Wiki gurus and the MediaCenter, and of course, not to forget the Adopt a Newbie Foundation, all of which were built up by dedicated players. This place would not be what it is today, if it weren't for all the people helping out. And I can honestly say, that Peter and I never imagined to get so much help and support along the way. It means the world to us.

    Speaking of the Wiki gurus, integrated into our forum is the EntropiaPlanets Wiki, which the wiki crew is updating and renewing constantly to make sure it is up to date with our Universe. A huge amount of hours have been (and still are) placed into the project, and the guys are always looking for opportunities to provide you with all possible info about Entropia and its planets. A lot of other Entropians have also participated in the wiki, and still are. The wiki truly is a source of information that fits perfectly into our vision for the site.

    In the same line, you probably noticed, that we continuously update the front page with news and stories. It's vital for us to be able to feed you with stories, news and interviews from our Universe, and we were extremely proud to announce the launch of our MediaCenter, which will ensure that every time something interesting is going on, some representative from EntropiaPlanets will be there to deliver you the latest news.

    It is also very important for us to know that you feel at home on EntropiaPlanets, and that you are satisfied with the services that we and other Entropians provide you with on the site. Without you, the site would be meaningless. So we would also like to thank you all for being a member of our forum, and for the contributions each and every one of you have made and continue to make for us and other Entropians.

    Recently, we added yet another exciting feature to the forum: EntropiaTimes online Magazine - which is another way for us to enlighten you with news and stories, and where we have room to delve even deeper than the limited space of the front page and/or a forum article allows us to go. We want to thank you for the amazing feed back and positive responses we have gotten so far on the magazine, and also would like to send a big thank you to those who bought a printed version! We can't wait to present you with the next Issue. it's already on the drawing table!

    CELEBRATION EVENT
    If you wish to celebrate this one year birthday together with us, we will make a celebration event on Saturday, 17:00 MA time, where we will follow up on the article posted recently by our friends over at the Entropia Star, wondering what can be found in the center of the Hadesheim crater. Please look HERE for more information and to sign up. It's free to participate, and the main goal is to have FUN!


    For the sake of memories
    - here is a short list with some of the most memorable front page stories we had over this first year of EntropiaPlanets!

    One of our first exclusive interviews with a planet partner that we did here on EP was our interview with Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs about Next Island, which was shortly after followed by a second interview about ROCKtropia. We also managed to get a hold of Martian Biallas, CEO of SEE Virtual Worlds (yes, the same SEE that will be producing Planet Michael) to try and figure ot what their story was.

    Around new year, Crystal Palace went up for sale, and EntropiaPlanets was reporting live from it. As soon as the bidding had ended, we launched a recap of the auction in detail. This was subsequently picked up by dozens of gaming news sites all over the world, truly putting EntropiaPlanets on the map. Until today, this remains the single-best viewed article on the EntropiaPlanets wesbite: the record breaking bid of 330,000 USD for virtual space station Crystal Palace by Buzz Erik Lightyear. Naturally, we followed up by interviewing Buzz about his Crystal Palace.

    Other than reporting headlines and groundbreaking news, we also figured it would be nice to feature some not-so-prominent Entropians. Thus, we interviewed the always humble Deathifier roughly 5 years after his buying of Treasure Island made headlines across the world. We also featured jdegre, from the Chipping Optimizer and Skill Scanner tools, and Witte from Entropedia, Kimmi, RavenJade, the Entropia Guides and many others.

    When ROCKtropia was released, EntropiaPlanets was there to present feedback about this virtual music planet. When the mission system was released, EntropiaPlanets launched an initiative to fully document them on the EntropiaPlanets Wiki Missions page. When Vehicles finally arrived, EP quickly jumped and ensured the important stuff went into the EntropiaPlanets Wiki Vehicles page.

    Most recently, we announced our new Entropia Quarterly magazine the EntropiaTimes, featuring even more exclusive interviews, flashbacks, interviews and spotlights, as well as a few fun pages. Printed magazines have been flying out the door, so get yours while you can!


    On behalf of EntropiaPlanets,

    Lykke & Peter
     
  2. Wistrel

    Wistrel Kick Ass Elf

    wow didn't realise it was a year! <-- changed to text colour in order to see what typing btw ;)

    Gratz!

    Wistrel
     
  3. Nice job on the 1-Year!! I haven't been in here for quite that long, but I am looking forward to the next year too!!


    Ossi!
     
  4. kalanen

    kalanen roadkill

    1337 photoshop skillez! :O

    gz too!
     
  5. RAZER

    RAZER Custom title ... uh ...

    a year already, time flies when you are having fun I guess, GRATZ !!!!
     
  6. MindStar9

    MindStar9 Floating in Space

    Happy Anniversary ... as one who has been on staff for a while now, I have been witness to how hard you guys work to bring the best experience possible to the community. It's a neverending, non-stop job, and I don't think we say thank you enough. Your time and effort is appreciated, along with leadership behind the scenes. I am not only happy to be a member, but proud to be a staff member, because I know there is so much more in store. Congratulations on 1 year. :grouphug:
     
  7. khaos

    khaos DnB'addict

    Happy Bday! :D
     
  8. Congratulations

    Cant believe it been a whole year! Thank you both for all the hard work you guys have put into this forum and well done ! :tiphat:

    Thanks for the arcade too lol :alcohol: Think you should change the name from 'King' of the arcade to 'Queen' though :evil:
     
  9. Gratz !!!

    I hope more people migrate here as planets emerge !
     
  10. GeorgeSkywalker

    GeorgeSkywalker Explorer

    Hehe i still don't know how u got some of those high scores ...very nice work :)


    and congratz EP for a happy 1st :yay:
     
  11. I can honestly say that its through playing too much, there have been no other things involved :)
     
  12. Thorn

    Thorn Proud CND Baby

    Gratz EP and staff! Keep on rocking it and we`ll help to make the second year bigger and better!

    The celebration event sounds cool too! I will try my best to make it out.
     
  13. Congrats EP!

    You are doing great work with this place, and I am happy to see it grow and hopefully it will soon become the number 1 EU forum ;)

    P.S. I second Rockchik... thanks for the arcade :)
     
  14. Lavawalker

    Lavawalker RETIRED

    Woot grats on 1 year.

    Peter you never looked so sexy as an atrox wearing a birthday cap and with balloons in your claw :D

    Can I have a balloon too please ? Tee Hee
     
  15. A very big CONGRATS! Entropia Planets. On behalf of the Entire Planet Cyrene staff we wish you and the team the best and hope to see you guys around for many many more.

    PS the pic of that Atrox really had me rolling.
     
  16. MindStar9

    MindStar9 Floating in Space

    I just had to mention how appreciative we are that you take the time to interact with us at the forum Ed, it means a lot. However, reading your blog, one gets a sense of just how important community is to you, and that makes a big difference. As far as I'm concerned, you get it. :thumbup: I'm still blown away that you started a blog. :bigsmile:
     
  17. Lykke TheNun

    Lykke TheNun In Loot We Trust

    Peter on a good day ... AFTER the btl of Laphroaig :D


    And gratz to all :) It's also YOUR b-day :cheer::grouphug:
     
  18. Ozi

    Ozi Planet Arkadia - CEO

    Congratulations on one year anniversary!

    You've created a great forum, I can only see it growing and growing in the coming years ahead, especially as more planets come online.

    Dave Ozi
     
  19. NotAdmin

    NotAdmin Administrator

    Thanks everyone for your well wishes :) We truly hope that the second year will be one to rival the first year :) The forums really have been busy lately, which is great. Should you know of anyone who is not a member here yet, please do encourage them to sign up as well :) The more, the merrier :)

    We have some great stuff in store, still, and we will constantly be looking at ways to further better the experience for you, the endusers.

    Thanks again for your support, and let's make this second year a rocking year as well :)
     
  20. Happy BDAY
     
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