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Title: CG's birthday
Post by: alaskan thunderfuck on November 01, 2011, 09:36:49 PM

Today(nov second, posted this a little early) marks the one year anniversary of CG. I registered the domain exactly a year ago and never had intended for it to become a big community. We originally hosted DarkRP on harbor2ocean(we had been using a friends box for the first few months actually, Derks to be specific) and called it harbor roleplay, never having expected it to turn in to something. Tomasas came along around Decemeber, and worked on HRP for a few weeks(helishop, intro, etc came around this time) before our first HL2RP went up.

Our first HL2RP was running blueprint(or so I remember, might have been nexus but regardless they're all pretty much the same) and admittedly was a huge failure, mainly owing to the attacks we got within the first few days. We actually managed to fill it up on the first day which suprised me quite a bit considering the community was maybe 20-30 registered people(not all of them active). After a week or so of being attacked we gave up, and took half life two roleplay down for good. CG went in to a relatively dormant state and I and a few others went back to orange cosmos, up until Febuary when we relaunched harbor roleplay.

The harbor roleplay relaunch included a lot of the features which make it what it is today - the inventory, smuggling, actual buyable boats, our own map(which was really terrible(link for nogstalgia) and we eventually went to a edit of harbor2ocean which we're on now), our own GUI(which has changed multiple times since then), and probably a lot more which I don't recall at the moment. Harbor roleplay was sucessful, mainly owing to OC dying and most members from OC coming to CG. We had been pulling in sufficent donations by this time to get our own box(which we did, was around 150$ a month at the time) and all spare money was saved for whatever the future brought.

HL2RP was revived around april or may, and was much better off this time. We had better organization, better administration, and a much, much stronger playerbase. We did get attacked quite often still - but it wasn't as much a problem as players always came back regardless of how much downtime we had.

People missed OCRP after the death of OC. Being pressured in to it, I asked jake/darth if they would give me OCRP for 500$, and sure enough they did. I actually didn't expect to get it, and as you could imagine, was quite happy as well as many others when I did. As soon as I had the gamemode I put it on a server expecting things to be broken, and suprisingly we didn't run in to too many issues. We announced we had the gamemode the next day(as we kept it private until we had it all running) and put it up the next weekend if I recall. All 50 slots filled up in under a  minute and throughout the weekend we didn't run in to  many issues, minus the lag which we solved for the most part by reducing the slots to 40.

Come the next week, we had been getting attacked daily. Most of the attacks had been relatively weak - however, our host had been nullrouting us to prevent us from using up bandwith. Nullroutes caused problems as the host at the time would keep us down for days over a minute or two long attack, when we really would have been up a lot more if they hadn't done it. Regardless, we went on and eventually switched to a different host which brought even more issues, however, not with attacks.

Raiden (now known as Prox) had been causing a lot of drama, which seems to be the case with anyone having a lot of power in the community. Even though he really didn't do anything wrong, I was pressured in to demoting him. I do regret it to this day and learned from that mistake. People tend to hate people in power regardless if they do good or bad, and Raiden wasn't a exception.

Come the next day, OCRP was being sold on a undisclosed forum. As far as I was told raiden gave it to kazuo and kazuo tried selling it, however, I never really was clear on that part and don't really care as anyone in the position raiden was in would have done the same exact thing. As a result, the gamemode was released mainly to stop anyone from profiting off it.

Weeks later, exploits started popping up. I was aware of these since OC but never made a big deal out of it as I didn't think people would find them. We had just been banning anyone who exploited for quite some time(was easy to catch considering the people who did it apparently didn't think having 30 million dollars would be suspicous) but they did all eventually get patched.

GMR went up around this time as well, we had been using a version I got from kazuo before the whole OCRP incident. GMR went well for a few weeks before everyone maxed out their cars and it eventually died out.

More happened which I don't care to explain and I'm sure no one is going to bother reading this entire post anyway.

I'd like to thank each and every one of you for staying here, and I'd like to thank a few people individually who without, CG wouldn't be here(or at least wouldn't be nearly as successful.)
- Tomasas(deserves the most credit out of anyone here, without him CG literally would have never gone anywhere)
- Raiden(always been a great friend, always helped with CG and ran HL2RP for the most part)
- Somone77(he does a lot of work which people don't seem to notice, the status bar, server management page, and upcoming credits system for example.)
- RTLK(always been a great help and without him I'm sure CG wouldn't be here or at least would be a lot more of a clusterfuck as he manages things when I don't have time(i don't have much time to be on anymore))
- Craphead(constant updating of OCRP and it probably would be dead by now if it wasn't for him)
- Vizion(did most of the forum work in the beginning and all of the logos)
I've probably forgot a lot of people and I do apologize if I did, if you think you should be on here message me over steam and I'll get it done.

OCRP 1.5 and multiple other things will be released later today/tommorow. Once again, thank you for being here.
Oh, and as for a celebration, VIP will be a 6$ donation instead of 15$ for today.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: ghostface killah on November 01, 2011, 09:39:05 PM

Happy birthday Catalyst-Gaming

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: LeoMarr on November 01, 2011, 09:41:54 PM

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Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: raiden on November 01, 2011, 09:43:51 PM

We have sure had our bumps in the road but we've stayed strong and here we are today. We do deserve to be here for all the hardship that everyone who started this community and built it went through.

Happy birthday Catalyst-gaming.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Adam S on November 01, 2011, 09:45:13 PM

Lets try for another year!

Lets also not forget that faggot Adam S who done the MC Server and a bunch of small things.  Who also caused drama. <--- Whos this faggot

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Uubucks on November 01, 2011, 09:46:39 PM

Only been here since march but happy birthday CG.

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Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Darko on November 01, 2011, 09:48:18 PM

Woot CG happy birthday, though I haven't know it for long I've had fun and shouldn't that be all that matters?

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Penguin on November 01, 2011, 09:51:24 PM

I remember when orange cosmos released, I was all like wtf is this? And then I joined and realized to stick to HL2RP and HRP.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Pirate Robot on November 01, 2011, 09:55:17 PM

And probably the coolest community around.
Well done CG.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: TOMASAS on November 01, 2011, 09:56:51 PM

Happy birthday Catalyst-Gaming. Hope we can keep on rockin' for years to come.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: SoapANator on November 01, 2011, 10:05:57 PM

Happy b-day CG the best community ever :3 like skeptik.lol

Anyway, I read the whole post Rofll :p

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Sniping Hazard on November 01, 2011, 10:08:49 PM

Happy birthday CG!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Uubucks on November 01, 2011, 10:13:06 PM

Don't remember much.

I remember coming to CG during HRP, average population barely peaked 10 players.

Problems with Coast guards RDMing with chopper, change coast guard chopper to the boat.

Getting OCRP and HL2RP

I played HL2RP for about 2 weeks, got pked due to an infection event >.>

Returned to OCRP

*minor minging*

*minor minging*

OCRP switches to v33x

Got serious

OCRP switches back to v2d

Population returns, minging/trolls return.

Post 130+ Ban requests between July and October.

Made friends, made enemies, and had a hell of a time.  I hope for many more months here at CG.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Tyler on November 01, 2011, 10:13:10 PM

Happy Birthday CG! I expect more years of fun!

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Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Lord Bravery on November 01, 2011, 10:13:44 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww that's neat!

Happy b-day CG

I'll have to draw something or something

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: TehCookie on November 01, 2011, 10:20:07 PM

Happy Birthday to OCRP
OCRP+good admin =Awesome server better then prep

on the second note i like to thks the admin,owner and dev for making the sever fun and awesome

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Monkey with a gun on November 01, 2011, 10:28:14 PM

<Insert comment about birthday>
<Insert generic birthday cake picture>

Horray!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Darkshifter98 on November 01, 2011, 10:44:08 PM

WOOOT! One year of CG!
Happy birthday everyone!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Somone77 on November 01, 2011, 10:50:50 PM

Oh, this hasn't died yet?

I'll check back next year.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: vizioN on November 01, 2011, 10:54:09 PM

I still remember the day Rofl came to me asking desperately for a forums. I was in the middle of a CS:S scrimmage at the time, so was a bit busy. After being pestered during the entire match, I finished and got to work. In recollection of what we've been through, here are a few old images I found that some of you may recognize from the old days:

First logo (originally used)


Second logo (used as well)


New logo (right before current one)


New HUD design created for HRP


Our first HRP event

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: kronik on November 01, 2011, 11:28:18 PM

Happy Birthday CG, although I haven't been here long, I knew a few members already as I have either played with them back in OC or PERP, only reason I got back into gmod tbh was because of CG's OCRP server.  One day I got a sudden urge to play OCRP, and although I knew OC had already shut down I decided to check to see if any other communities revived OCRP, and sure enough I found CG.  Ever since then I've started playing every server besides MC, which is because I got bored of MC a while back.  Anyways, once again, happy birthday CG, a great community.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Genmlemen on November 02, 2011, 12:21:11 AM

Happy Birthday to you!
I'm sorry to be you!
Because your full of big minges!
And CP ones too!!

Happy B-Day CG.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: CrazyNinja on November 02, 2011, 12:34:49 AM

Happy Birthday Catalyst Gaming!

I've only been in this community since two days after ocrp was released.  I remembered OC, I was with them for a long time.  I mostly played on their OCRP and GMR.  When they shut down, I basically quit Gmod, couldn't find anything as good as OC.  I started playing on my xbox 360 a shit load.  I decided one day, I was going to try to find a good server to play on for Gmod.  I couldn't find anything, I was about to get off and get back on xbox 360, but with a glimpse of my eye I saw the words "Orange Cosmos."  I remembered OC and I thought it was still the same community, I joined it while being overly excited.  I got into the server, checked my inventory, cars, and bank account, saw that I still had all my things.  I was certain that this was OC.  Than my good old friend from OC joined, this friend is well known, and that is JiggerFrizz.  I was talking to him how epic it was to have OC back, than he told me, that it wasn't OC, and it is now CG (Catalyst-Gaming, he told me how it began and how you received the database from OC.  I also realized that I wasn't v.i.p anymore.  I saw RoflWaffle building something in the street, I talked to him for a few moments, and added him on my friends list.  At first, I didn't think I would like CG, but I stayed and really enjoyed it.  I got on OCRP basically everyday after school, I was highly active.  Just recently I received admin, which I never thought I would receive and very thankful for it.  Once again, happy birthday Catalyst Gaming, lets hope for another good year!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: YankeeSamurai on November 02, 2011, 12:53:41 AM

Haps to the bday CG, I'll eat some cake in your honor

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: L3GO-Barry on November 02, 2011, 01:21:36 AM

happy bday catalyst gaming lets throw a party on ocrp on friday           8) 8) 8) 8) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: knoxed on November 02, 2011, 01:51:05 AM

Good old times in the first HRP build. I was playing there. Around 3-6 players a day excluding Rofl who was AFKing all the time. Time went pass... and there was OCRP. Dumb person like me tried to exploit money and got permad.

anyways. GG CG

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Darko on November 02, 2011, 04:10:01 AM

Quote from: L??inspecteur de shit hole on November 01, 2011, 10:13:44 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww that's neat!

Happy b-day CG

I'll have to draw something or something

Dude draw Rofl and RTLK arguing about something with the other admins watching lol

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: .:KFrohman:. on November 02, 2011, 04:18:58 AM

Everyone should have themselves a complimentary cup of tea, then we should fist ryan dumbs Internet with a baton, then drink cheese.

Title: Re: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Scratchie on November 02, 2011, 04:28:06 AM

Quote from: Darko on November 02, 2011, 04:10:01 AM

Quote from: L??inspecteur de shit hole on November 01, 2011, 10:13:44 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww that's neat!

Happy b-day CG

I'll have to draw something or something

Dude draw Rofl and RTLK arguing about something with the other admins watching lol

DO EET

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Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: alaskan thunderfuck on November 02, 2011, 04:38:28 AM

Quote from: .:KFrÑ?hman:. on November 02, 2011, 04:18:58 AM

Everyone should have themselves a complimentary cup of tea, then we should fist ryan dumbs Internet with a baton, then drink cheese.

wonder how many inside jokes you could fit in to one sentence

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: .:KFrohman:. on November 02, 2011, 04:47:49 AM

Quote from: RoflWaffle on November 02, 2011, 04:38:28 AM

wonder how many inside jokes you could fit in to one sentence

Dunno, but I know that nicknero likes to shock a bit, perhaps moreso today. Jgozi is going to JEEEEEEF all over the floor, and you + toy are gonna smoke weed out of a fuckin' sharpie.

I also know that Kayseth will be bawlin his eyes out because he knows today is when his internet ends... again.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: SkeptiK on November 02, 2011, 04:52:58 AM

Happy birthday late birthday CG, it's been one hell of a journey. Over the past year, I've met some amazing people all of which I hold as friends/acquaintance’s. During that time CG, myself and the community have had up's and downs, however it has always benefited us in some way shape or form. I've been with the forums since April but I've been with the community since practically the start of HL2RP. As waffle has mentioned I don't believe anyone expected CG to get this big, but I think we all knew that it was going to go somewhere.

I've been playing HL2RP since the beginning of it and serious RP for in total 9 or so years. In this time, I have not met a better community overall such as CG, in which is one of the most loyal communities I've come across and had the pleasure of being a part of. The memories I've gained from CG in game and forums wise will last a life time. (I know that sounds cheesy, as the community resides around games, however the people I've met and the good times we/I have had have been worthwhile.)

I believe that CG will continue along this road and will only gain more knowledge and experience along the way. Needless to say, bad things are certain to happen, as at any community it's just human nature. But I certainly believe promising times are ahead as the past has proven that. All I ask is that we continue the way we are going but realizing the certain flaws we have and attempt to fix them. Once we do this, I believe that we will be one of the strongest community's in America in which host multiple game modes and specify in certain areas creating a unique gaming experience. Once again, my thanks for the time I've had here and I hope it continues as time progresses.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: -?EPC?- ::Frosty on November 02, 2011, 05:16:55 AM

Happy birthday CG, *cough you forgot about me* ;p

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: {TeamLola} Rhys on November 02, 2011, 05:17:43 AM

Catalyst-Gaming!!!! Hope we can get to another year!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Gaars on November 02, 2011, 06:10:34 AM

Happy Birthdate Catalyst-Gaming

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Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Krisrules on November 02, 2011, 06:10:57 AM

Happy birthday CG!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Teitoku Ippan on November 02, 2011, 07:27:52 AM

Happy birthday Catalyst Gaming! :P

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Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: THE DOMINATOR ?got xbox360? :D on November 02, 2011, 09:08:01 AM

happy birth day

and speaking of ocrp wot the 1.5 got in it

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Nicknero on November 02, 2011, 09:42:45 AM

Happy Bday

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Crap-Head on November 02, 2011, 10:00:35 AM

Happy birthday Catalyst Gaming.

Lets hope for another year :3

Oh and heres a small list of what is planned for today.

• Introducing Orange Cosmos 1.5.
• Announcing a development project.
• Re-Introducing a gamemode.
• Introducing OCRP 1.5's improved rule set.

There are probably a few more, but thats all i know of at the moment.

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: TylerPirrilo on November 02, 2011, 10:44:00 AM

Happy Birthday Catalyst Gaming!

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Alex on November 02, 2011, 11:49:38 AM

Also,

Quote from: RoflWaffle

-Venatio (For generally being there when I needed to use devnull on someone)

Yes, I've took dd0s and dd0s threats for 1 year today, Happy birthday me!

DEE DEE OH ESS EHHPHHHIIIKKKKK SKKKK1111LLSSSS   444444 LLAAAAYYYYF333   BBBRRRR00000

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: knoxed on November 02, 2011, 11:50:43 AM

Quote from: Venatio on November 02, 2011, 11:49:38 AM

Also,

Quote from: RoflWaffle

-Venatio (For generally being there when I needed to use devnull on someone)

Yes, I've took dd0s and dd0s threats for 1 year today, Happy birthday me!

DEE DEE OH ESS EHHPHHHIIIKKKKK SKKKK1111LLSSSS   444444 LLAAAAYYYYF333   BBBRRRR00000

That's a motherfucking true badass.

100 POST

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Alex on November 02, 2011, 11:52:45 AM

Quote from: Knoxed on November 02, 2011, 01:51:05 AM

Good old times in the first HRP build. I was playing there. Around 3-6 players a day excluding Rofl who was AFKing all the time. Time went pass... and there was OCRP. Dumb person like me tried to exploit money and got permad.

anyways. GG CG

Why try exploit, all I did was ask the owner and he was like 'shure' and I was all like 'WONGA'

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: 429ghost on November 02, 2011, 08:32:54 PM

Happy Birthday Catalyst Gaming!........They grow up so gosh damn fast, :').

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: Jake_1305 on November 04, 2011, 04:32:43 PM

I haven't played on CG's HL2RP or OCRP servers but I did play on HRP on the odd occasion before OC died, CG's came pretty far in one year, hopefully it'll continue for more years to come.

I'm probably late to the party, but happy birthday CG.

 

Title: Re: CG's birthday
Post by: wag1 on November 06, 2011, 02:02:04 PM

I've only been here since May but HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU SON OF A GUN! :D



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