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Title: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Chris Jones on July 07, 2003, 07:46:40 am
   Alas I have to take my leave of SFC for a while. The reason is simple, and is a tribute to Taldren. It takes up way too much of my time; to the point of my wife and I having serious discussions about it. I have decided to keep the peace in the family. The only SFC I'll be doing is the occasional OP LAN game with my son, an OP fan. He flies Lyran, a Lyran with a BPV of 1250, lol. With my son I created a Mod monster.

SFC2 and SFC3 are uninstalled at the moment. I'll no longer be able to help with beta testing of the OP and SFC3 patches.

   It would be nice if I was 20 again and had more of my life ahead of me. The bottom line is the need to concentrate on money making ventures, of which I have some. I wish SFC was part of that, actually.

   The Multi-Era Mod for for OP is officially on hold, if not cancelled. I had shipedit open the other day and realized something. That old spark is not there anymore.  It seemed like I was going through motions; and when that happens, adjustments need to be made.  

   I'll still support the mods on my site(s) via e-mail, and check in here once in a while. Support in my direction has been overwhelming, and I thank you for that.

   Please keep my Captain's chair open,

Chris
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: SPQR Renegade001 on July 07, 2003, 08:23:09 am
Take care of what's important Chris.
We'll be here a few years at most, they're for life.

As for keeping you chair for you, others will step up to the plate, but there is only one Chris Jones.  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: NannerSlug on July 07, 2003, 08:31:40 am
exactly.. your family is whats important. make sure that is taken care of before anything else. excellent decision. you will be missed.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Rod O'neal on July 07, 2003, 08:40:29 am
A "Chris Jones Mod" was the 1st mod that I ever installed in my game. I learned how to use ShipEdit from watching your tutorial. I hope things work out for you and your family

Good Luck
Rod  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: AdmiralFrey_XC on July 07, 2003, 10:07:09 am
I commend you on keeping what's most important - - most important.

Your contributions to the community are numerous and invaluable...

Thanks for everything, Chris, and I know we'll see you again.

Regards, and THANK YOU.
 
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Azrael on July 07, 2003, 11:33:49 am
Take Good Care Chris,

The Chris Jones MOD was the first MOD I ever installed on my game.

The MOD is great, and greater still was the support that Chris personally put not just into the MOD, but to the complete strangers playing it.

Chris Jones openned my eyes to MODed play.  In my opinion Chris Jones paved the way for MODs like TNZ & DOMWARS which have injected new life into the SFC III experience.

Enjoy your family and I wish you all the best in your new "profitable enterprises".

Finally and most imprtantly:

THANK YOU.

Azrael  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: David Ferrell on July 07, 2003, 12:17:52 pm
Fair winds and following seas.

Your always have a home here.

Thanks,

Dave  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Dash Jones on July 07, 2003, 01:58:05 pm
Thanks for the great mods...and have fun with the family!
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Toasty0 on July 07, 2003, 04:00:49 pm
 We're gonna miss ya lad. May your scotch be true and your sails full.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Sethan on July 07, 2003, 04:33:17 pm
Family first.

If someday you discover you have lots of time on your hands - after spending time with your family and providing well for them - come pay us a visit.  As long as there is anyone here, there will be someone who remembers the time and hard work you put in on our behalf.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: 3dot14 on July 07, 2003, 05:40:52 pm
Makes Sense, Chris. Best wishes. Drop in to visit once in a while!

One I thing I must beg you for: Please keep the download online as long as possible, and give us at least some fair warning if you can't support the site anymore.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Chris Jones on July 07, 2003, 08:17:18 pm
Quote:

Makes Sense, Chris. Best wishes. Drop in to visit once in a while!

One I thing I must beg you for: Please keep the download online as long as possible, and give us at least some fair warning if you can't support the site anymore.  



Thanks everyone. This means a lot to me. My site(s) will stay up and be updated from time to time.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Shred109 on July 07, 2003, 10:31:34 pm
Chris
I haven't posted/played SFC in a long time.Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed all your Mod's,Taldren made a huge mistake by not utilizing your many talents on SFC3.
May peace and prosperity fill you and your family.
Best Regards
Shred  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: InterMech on July 07, 2003, 10:41:34 pm
Good bye, thanks a bunch for all you did. I learned alot from all your mods!  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: feargusf on July 07, 2003, 10:50:45 pm
Three cheers for a man that showed us that the way the game was when you bought it was the beginning, rather than the end. HIP! HIP HOORAY!  
Take care of your family, Chris. Unlike modding, you only really get one shot to make that right. And, before I forget, Thank you!
See you around.  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Reptor7 on July 08, 2003, 06:39:07 am
Thanks for everything you did for the SFC community, Chris. Like you, I have some priorities popping up that is taking me away for a bit.

Take care.
 
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Davey E on July 08, 2003, 07:30:47 am
Take care Chris and thanks from STOC
See ya later

P.S
No doubt yer Bro SJ will be on to tell us what yer up to    
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: True_Sabre on July 08, 2003, 08:49:36 am
Sorry your leaving but like  ARNOLD    You Will Be Back !      
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: RICK000 on July 08, 2003, 10:25:13 pm
I met Chris when he modded his first Borg cube and Enterpris- D, take care old friend, I'll still be here watching for your Enterprise-R, be well!  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: JMM on July 09, 2003, 06:30:06 pm
I wish you the best Chris, I know exactly what this game can do to your real life, if it wasn't an issue, then all online games would have puttered out long ago, but it is the future because developers know it's addicting and fun.

I can't tell you how much this game did to my family or social life, but it was my choice, and I abide by it. I respect your decision wholeheartedly, and I know the feeling all too well.

Sincere wishes for you and your family, this community is grateful for your hard work and dedication...  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: IronGiant on July 10, 2003, 10:16:49 am
*salutes*

Been here, done this.  Snapped CD's, got rid of Internet at home, sold off computers.  Whatever you have to do to pull yourself free, its worth it.  Of course we all come back, but with a better perception of what is important, and how.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Toasty0 on July 10, 2003, 02:54:20 pm
Chris,

What about Trek radio. You gonna keep broadcasting?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: FireSoul on July 10, 2003, 04:50:28 pm
Probably not.. or at least not for a while. He briefly mentioned to me (via MSN) that his broadband connection was going soon.
Title: Radio
Post by: Chris Jones on July 10, 2003, 08:46:21 pm
Radio is on hold and uncertain.  The files lie on thier server and I can program it from here, but I didn't pay this month's bill, lol. I was going live once in a while for fun.  Yes I am losing broadband. Can't afford it right now.  Not even sure about dialup at this point. Serious life changes for sure.

Thanks again, everyone

 
Title: Re: Radio
Post by: E_Look on July 10, 2003, 10:47:41 pm
Chris, I wish you the best and hope things turn around quickly for you.
Title: Re: Radio
Post by: Toasty0 on July 10, 2003, 11:53:07 pm
Quote:

Radio is on hold and uncertain.  The files lie on thier server and I can program it from here, but I didn't pay this month's bill, lol. I was going live once in a while for fun.  Yes I am losing broadband. Can't afford it right now.  Not even sure about dialup at this point. Serious life changes for sure.

Thanks again, everyone

 



Chris,

Talk to me bro. How much was the cost to run the station?

If connection is an issue, then would you be willing to send me the files so that once I have a second platform built I can host both an OP server and the radio.

Email me.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: ActiveX on July 22, 2003, 12:53:19 am
Quote:

I had shipedit open the other day and realized something. That old spark is not there anymore.  It seemed like I was going through motions;



I had the same happen to me, and haven't touched SFC since...  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: SBOTaylor on July 28, 2003, 12:03:19 am
Chris, Myself and the members of Starfleet Black Ops(SBO) wish you well in your future endeavors and hope things work out for you.  Good luck and god speed.  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Novae on July 30, 2003, 03:14:33 am
Chris Jones, you have done a whole freaking lot for the community, and have enhanced countless peoples enjoyment of the game with your creations.  though you will be missed, it is all understood.  I as well am just returning from a nearly 8 month hiatus, though i had other reasons to be away.  best of luck on forging a bright destiny for you and your family.  
Jolan Tru!
NT_novae
1_novae_1
author of the NT Ship Guides and SFC Ship Guides  
Title: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Chris Jones on July 07, 2003, 07:46:40 am
   Alas I have to take my leave of SFC for a while. The reason is simple, and is a tribute to Taldren. It takes up way too much of my time; to the point of my wife and I having serious discussions about it. I have decided to keep the peace in the family. The only SFC I'll be doing is the occasional OP LAN game with my son, an OP fan. He flies Lyran, a Lyran with a BPV of 1250, lol. With my son I created a Mod monster.

SFC2 and SFC3 are uninstalled at the moment. I'll no longer be able to help with beta testing of the OP and SFC3 patches.

   It would be nice if I was 20 again and had more of my life ahead of me. The bottom line is the need to concentrate on money making ventures, of which I have some. I wish SFC was part of that, actually.

   The Multi-Era Mod for for OP is officially on hold, if not cancelled. I had shipedit open the other day and realized something. That old spark is not there anymore.  It seemed like I was going through motions; and when that happens, adjustments need to be made.  

   I'll still support the mods on my site(s) via e-mail, and check in here once in a while. Support in my direction has been overwhelming, and I thank you for that.

   Please keep my Captain's chair open,

Chris
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: SPQR Renegade001 on July 07, 2003, 08:23:09 am
Take care of what's important Chris.
We'll be here a few years at most, they're for life.

As for keeping you chair for you, others will step up to the plate, but there is only one Chris Jones.  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: NannerSlug on July 07, 2003, 08:31:40 am
exactly.. your family is whats important. make sure that is taken care of before anything else. excellent decision. you will be missed.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Rod O'neal on July 07, 2003, 08:40:29 am
A "Chris Jones Mod" was the 1st mod that I ever installed in my game. I learned how to use ShipEdit from watching your tutorial. I hope things work out for you and your family

Good Luck
Rod  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: AdmiralFrey_XC on July 07, 2003, 10:07:09 am
I commend you on keeping what's most important - - most important.

Your contributions to the community are numerous and invaluable...

Thanks for everything, Chris, and I know we'll see you again.

Regards, and THANK YOU.
 
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Azrael on July 07, 2003, 11:33:49 am
Take Good Care Chris,

The Chris Jones MOD was the first MOD I ever installed on my game.

The MOD is great, and greater still was the support that Chris personally put not just into the MOD, but to the complete strangers playing it.

Chris Jones openned my eyes to MODed play.  In my opinion Chris Jones paved the way for MODs like TNZ & DOMWARS which have injected new life into the SFC III experience.

Enjoy your family and I wish you all the best in your new "profitable enterprises".

Finally and most imprtantly:

THANK YOU.

Azrael  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: David Ferrell on July 07, 2003, 12:17:52 pm
Fair winds and following seas.

Your always have a home here.

Thanks,

Dave  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Dash Jones on July 07, 2003, 01:58:05 pm
Thanks for the great mods...and have fun with the family!
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Toasty0 on July 07, 2003, 04:00:49 pm
 We're gonna miss ya lad. May your scotch be true and your sails full.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Sethan on July 07, 2003, 04:33:17 pm
Family first.

If someday you discover you have lots of time on your hands - after spending time with your family and providing well for them - come pay us a visit.  As long as there is anyone here, there will be someone who remembers the time and hard work you put in on our behalf.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: 3dot14 on July 07, 2003, 05:40:52 pm
Makes Sense, Chris. Best wishes. Drop in to visit once in a while!

One I thing I must beg you for: Please keep the download online as long as possible, and give us at least some fair warning if you can't support the site anymore.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Chris Jones on July 07, 2003, 08:17:18 pm
Quote:

Makes Sense, Chris. Best wishes. Drop in to visit once in a while!

One I thing I must beg you for: Please keep the download online as long as possible, and give us at least some fair warning if you can't support the site anymore.  



Thanks everyone. This means a lot to me. My site(s) will stay up and be updated from time to time.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Shred109 on July 07, 2003, 10:31:34 pm
Chris
I haven't posted/played SFC in a long time.Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed all your Mod's,Taldren made a huge mistake by not utilizing your many talents on SFC3.
May peace and prosperity fill you and your family.
Best Regards
Shred  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: InterMech on July 07, 2003, 10:41:34 pm
Good bye, thanks a bunch for all you did. I learned alot from all your mods!  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: feargusf on July 07, 2003, 10:50:45 pm
Three cheers for a man that showed us that the way the game was when you bought it was the beginning, rather than the end. HIP! HIP HOORAY!  
Take care of your family, Chris. Unlike modding, you only really get one shot to make that right. And, before I forget, Thank you!
See you around.  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Reptor7 on July 08, 2003, 06:39:07 am
Thanks for everything you did for the SFC community, Chris. Like you, I have some priorities popping up that is taking me away for a bit.

Take care.
 
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Davey E on July 08, 2003, 07:30:47 am
Take care Chris and thanks from STOC
See ya later

P.S
No doubt yer Bro SJ will be on to tell us what yer up to    
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: True_Sabre on July 08, 2003, 08:49:36 am
Sorry your leaving but like  ARNOLD    You Will Be Back !      
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: RICK000 on July 08, 2003, 10:25:13 pm
I met Chris when he modded his first Borg cube and Enterpris- D, take care old friend, I'll still be here watching for your Enterprise-R, be well!  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: JMM on July 09, 2003, 06:30:06 pm
I wish you the best Chris, I know exactly what this game can do to your real life, if it wasn't an issue, then all online games would have puttered out long ago, but it is the future because developers know it's addicting and fun.

I can't tell you how much this game did to my family or social life, but it was my choice, and I abide by it. I respect your decision wholeheartedly, and I know the feeling all too well.

Sincere wishes for you and your family, this community is grateful for your hard work and dedication...  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: IronGiant on July 10, 2003, 10:16:49 am
*salutes*

Been here, done this.  Snapped CD's, got rid of Internet at home, sold off computers.  Whatever you have to do to pull yourself free, its worth it.  Of course we all come back, but with a better perception of what is important, and how.
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Toasty0 on July 10, 2003, 02:54:20 pm
Chris,

What about Trek radio. You gonna keep broadcasting?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: FireSoul on July 10, 2003, 04:50:28 pm
Probably not.. or at least not for a while. He briefly mentioned to me (via MSN) that his broadband connection was going soon.
Title: Radio
Post by: Chris Jones on July 10, 2003, 08:46:21 pm
Radio is on hold and uncertain.  The files lie on thier server and I can program it from here, but I didn't pay this month's bill, lol. I was going live once in a while for fun.  Yes I am losing broadband. Can't afford it right now.  Not even sure about dialup at this point. Serious life changes for sure.

Thanks again, everyone

 
Title: Re: Radio
Post by: E_Look on July 10, 2003, 10:47:41 pm
Chris, I wish you the best and hope things turn around quickly for you.
Title: Re: Radio
Post by: Toasty0 on July 10, 2003, 11:53:07 pm
Quote:

Radio is on hold and uncertain.  The files lie on thier server and I can program it from here, but I didn't pay this month's bill, lol. I was going live once in a while for fun.  Yes I am losing broadband. Can't afford it right now.  Not even sure about dialup at this point. Serious life changes for sure.

Thanks again, everyone

 



Chris,

Talk to me bro. How much was the cost to run the station?

If connection is an issue, then would you be willing to send me the files so that once I have a second platform built I can host both an OP server and the radio.

Email me.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: ActiveX on July 22, 2003, 12:53:19 am
Quote:

I had shipedit open the other day and realized something. That old spark is not there anymore.  It seemed like I was going through motions;



I had the same happen to me, and haven't touched SFC since...  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: SBOTaylor on July 28, 2003, 12:03:19 am
Chris, Myself and the members of Starfleet Black Ops(SBO) wish you well in your future endeavors and hope things work out for you.  Good luck and god speed.  
Title: Re: Not Goodbye but..
Post by: Novae on July 30, 2003, 03:14:33 am
Chris Jones, you have done a whole freaking lot for the community, and have enhanced countless peoples enjoyment of the game with your creations.  though you will be missed, it is all understood.  I as well am just returning from a nearly 8 month hiatus, though i had other reasons to be away.  best of luck on forging a bright destiny for you and your family.  
Jolan Tru!
NT_novae
1_novae_1
author of the NT Ship Guides and SFC Ship Guides