Difference between revisions of "Alt.fan.elite"
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| − | Alt.fan.elite is the longest-running discussion group dedicated to the Elite series of games. According to legend, the board was originally intended for discussion of the Elite modelling agency but was somewhat taken over by gamers eager to discuss [[David Braben]] and [[Ian Bell]]'s creation. Today the board is still fairly active, although quiet compared to its heyday. It can be accessed through ISP newsgroups, or<br>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.elite alt.fan.elite].<br>The board is always worth watching as occasionally a | + | Alt.fan.elite is the longest-running discussion group dedicated to the [[Classic Elite|Elite]] and [[Frontier]] series of games. According to legend, the board was originally intended for discussion of the Elite modelling agency but was somewhat taken over by gamers eager to discuss [[David Braben]] and [[Ian Bell]]'s creation. Today the board is still fairly active, although quiet compared to its heyday. It can be accessed through ISP newsgroups, or<br>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.elite alt.fan.elite].<br>The board is always worth watching as occasionally a flamewar can break out between two or more parties. The best practice in this situation is to get yourself a drink, find some popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. |
Revision as of 23:33, 16 January 2006
Alt.fan.elite is the longest-running discussion group dedicated to the Elite and Frontier series of games. According to legend, the board was originally intended for discussion of the Elite modelling agency but was somewhat taken over by gamers eager to discuss David Braben and Ian Bell's creation. Today the board is still fairly active, although quiet compared to its heyday. It can be accessed through ISP newsgroups, or
alt.fan.elite.
The board is always worth watching as occasionally a flamewar can break out between two or more parties. The best practice in this situation is to get yourself a drink, find some popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show.
