September 2009
6 posts
Critical Bits for the week ending 2009-09-26 →
Primal Power Spoilers at RPG.net Check out the Wired.com GeekDad interview about Going Cardboard! A D&D monster in the making if I’ve ever seen one, the Bearsharktopus! Design: Kory Heath (Uptown)…
The Road to Dictatorship: Dictator Wars →
GameLayers , founded in 2007, has a fairly young role-playing game called Dictator Wars . Currently the game sits at around 17,000 monthly active users and has been growing at a somewhat steady rate…
EverydayUX morsels (September 12th – September... →
Functioning Form – Data Monday: Networked Consumer Devices A great collection of usage numbers across networked devices. So Appy Together: iPhone and Android Apps, Visualized [Pic] Nice data on app…
links for 2009-09-15 →
just in teractive: GameLayers from PMOG to Dictator Wars Justin on the evolution from PMOG to Dictator Wars (tags: justinhall gamelayers pmog dictatorwars ) Media: Fox ‘Twee-Peat’ Found Bulky, but…
Links for 15 September 2009 →
just in teractive: GameLayers from PMOG to Dictator Wars – Lessons learned from PMOG’s rise and fall Social by Social – “A practical guide to using new technologies to deliver social impact”. Buy the…
The Politics of Science →
Image via Wikipedia The scientific method is unarguably one of the most objective and rational methods that humans have found to discover the world around them. It is also value-free, in the sense…
August 2009
3 posts
Caption of the Day →
08.19.09 DIRTY ARMY, here is your beautiful picture for “Caption of the Day”.Star Bright? Please be funny and not racist.Winner of this Caption of the Day wins a DIRTY ARMY Shirt guy or girl!CLICK…
The end of the Nethernet(?) →
The Nethernet, a browser-based game formerly known as PMOG was an innovative attempt to make the whole internet a virtual playground where people could interact passively during their normal use. As…
Free: Translation Party →
Translation Party shows the meaning behind lost in the translation: it repeatedly takes a phrase between Japanese and English, with often unintentionally humorous results . Thanks, Scott! Link:…
July 2009
6 posts
We’ve heard you and we agree that Crates shouldn’t cost Bacon - we’ve made the change: http://bit.ly/Crates4DP
The Nethernet version 1.0 release! Two new Tools, and a new currency called Bacon. Learn more: http://bit.ly/TNN1-0
Sunday, a new version of The Nethernet toolbar: 0.8.6 with many bugfixes and sweet maintenance! Learn more: http://bit.ly/TNN086
You’ll now earn 25 datapoints for traveling through Portals, in addition to the DP you earn hourly and the DP you earn from taking Missions
To Overclock, or Impede your fellow players? That is the question, in The Nethernet update 0.8.5! +DP changes http://bit.ly/TNN085 for info
June 2009
18 posts
Roblox - A Cool Lego-Based Free Virtual World for... →
My darling wife was volunteering at the world-famous Ponoka Stampede (props to my cowboy homies). She saw a kid playing some cool games and asked what they were. “It’s Roblox !”, I imagine the child…
Players — The Nethernet has been compromised by bunni3burn and her cohorts. We Trustees are investing. More: http://bit.ly/ZQLVF
This week the Community Spotlight is on bunni3burn, your Prime Minister and Bedouin Queen! http://bit.ly/dd3wK
NoW #25: TNN Soundtrack, Shoat Flu, Going Viral, Awesomeness and much, much more! Check it out: http://bit.ly/10Q0qZ
Victoria Ash revolts against the Casque: http://bit.ly/LkJR6 Check out today’s Special Happening and keep an eye out for NPC sales!
This week’s Community Spotlight: The Tubenauts, podcasting TNN-related content for one year strong! http://bit.ly/2uE9Y4
This week’s NoW #24: TNN Rap, Take a Quote, Shoat Wars and more! http://bit.ly/1Fopa
RT @tubenauts Tubenauts 13: Dog Market, Shoat Market Now available for your listening pleasure! http://bit.ly/14b2PL
TNN Mission of the Day, “Lovecrafting” by frauvonkoesler http://bit.ly/k7a6a An oldie but goodie — check out some snugly Cthulhus!
TNN Mission of the Day, “Will or Won’t” by ceselb: http://bit.ly/QJ9yS A simple question… right?
Check out this week’s Community Spotlight on TNN Tycoon himself, Zous! http://bit.ly/10aGSr
WebWars - Home →
WebWars has gone public, finally. It is another entrant into the “web overlay” space, sort of a cross between the game stuff in The Nethernet (formerly known as PMOG) and the “layered web” tech used…
Ninefinder has learned of changes afoot to alter the balance of The Nethernet: http://bit.ly/daqiY Watch out ya’ll it’s a sabotage!
Tubenauts #12: “The Dirty Dozen”, a player run Nethernet podcast, is live: http://bit.ly/nvXBj A great listen!
NoW #23: Keepers of the Torches, Class Philosophy, Self-Mining and more: http://bit.ly/xJt0n Happy Monday!
Find out about this week’s Special Happening aimed towards rewarding those who give the most: http://bit.ly/1f9CNT
Getting help on The Nethernet just got -easier-, learn how: http://bit.ly/8wVCp
NoW #22: Casting Aside Armor, Booking Yourself, Fatal Attractions and more! http://bit.ly/R54F5
May 2009
20 posts
Let’s Play Games in Firefox! Justin’s talk at Mozilla HQ last night: http://bit.ly/YT0PW
The Reserve Bank of TNN has taken official action today, doubling the number of Pings earned. Learn more: http://bit.ly/cwZya
Respond to @burdenday’s Open Letter to TNN Community, and learn how to become a Nethernet Community Hero: http://bit.ly/G3vCj
NoW #21: Pathmakers v. Seers, The Chevalier Paradox, a Treasure Hunt and more! http://bit.ly/13cgdH Happy Memorial Day, US Players!
The Nethernet is back up and running after yesterday’s maintenance. Thanks for your patience while we worked behind the scenes!
Starting shortly, this morning, The Nethernet will be down for scheduled maintenance. Info and updates available here: http://bit.ly/3wOBt
Official Class Mission Contest winners announced: http://bit.ly/CKIyO Did your Mission win? Congratulations to the winners!
An offering of peace: Order offers to celebrate Bloody Tuesday’s birthday unArmored: http://bit.ly/ScmjU But will it last?
Wondering where else on the Internet you can connect with Nethernetters? We’ve got you covered: http://bit.ly/lpuM8
TNN 0.8.2 is available now! Lots of bug fixes and improvements to the Events Carousel: http://bit.ly/WU7um
TNN 0.8.1 is available to download! Check out the restyled overlays, events carousel and the return of BNicks and more: http://bit.ly/lv5sW
Just a reminder: TNN will be getting a massage shortly and be unavailable for a few hours. http://bit.ly/F5CWY Updates will follow!
This week Merci, our CCO, answers some asked questions on TNN Community News Blog: http://bit.ly/4ntykA
It’s Monday; It’s NoW #19 time: http://bit.ly/k0rwy This week: Seer Behavior, The Lone Lightpost, TNN IRC and more!
Sasha Watkins provides another clue for the location of her bracelet for still seeking Seers: http://bit.ly/af9d0
Extra Classpoints for Chaos and Sasha Watkins needs your help, as part of this week’s Special Happening: http://bit.ly/ATUT2