Markas Aquinas
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Post by Markas Aquinas on Oct 24, 2011 18:46:18 GMT -5
Just a notice to post: Gameforge has implemented a new script that disables your fleet menu if you are using adblock on any of their sites. They're citing the part of the T&C's that bars you from using any non-approved scripts, saying that adblock is now considered a banned add-on on any gameforge owned site. I haven't heard of anyone being banned yet, but a mod on the site mentioned that it's "rare," which sounds like they may have banned for it at least once before . Bans for script violations are always permanent and incontestable. This new rule applies regardless if you've purchased dark matter and/or officers. If you're using FF, you'll have to add each uni you play in to your whitelist to regain fleet menu access. Once done, access should be instantly restored. Please DO NOT send a ticket if you find your fleet menu not working unless you're sure it's not due to adblock. There's been a few forum threads on this, but they've locked all but this one- board.ogame.org/board684-ogame-org/board686-bugs-complaints/711911-collection-thread-loading-issues-since-v2-3-0/
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nedolumosh
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Post by nedolumosh on Oct 24, 2011 19:08:54 GMT -5
If I'm reading correctly, the Ogame websites now run in a way where parts of the game itself are caught as ads and blocked. Unblocking just the ads does nothing, and the only way to get the sites to work properly is by disabling the blocking software.
This renders the game completely unplayable to me because I refuse to modify my blocking settings. I'm going to see if there's software out there which will simply cover up the ads so I don't see them. If not, then I'll be quitting Ogame tomorrow.
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Markas Aquinas
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Post by Markas Aquinas on Oct 24, 2011 19:52:31 GMT -5
I unblocked just ogame and it's back to working, but you get that damn annoying ikarim ad on the right. FF used to have a "block image" feature built in, but I think the newer versions removed it. As far as I can tell, it'll only display ads for other gameforge games.
Funny, ever since gameforge raised the price on merchants and officers they've had waaay less DM purchased. I don't think this move will help their income any.
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Elessar
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Post by Elessar on Nov 2, 2011 20:09:19 GMT -5
actually i am using adblock 1.3.10 and ogame works perfectly. all you need to do is go to adblock options (addon-extensions)
find the filter entry that says: .net/ad/$~object-subrequest and uncheck the box next to it
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Markas Aquinas
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Post by Markas Aquinas on Nov 2, 2011 20:10:21 GMT -5
I'll try that, thanks.
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Elessar
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Post by Elessar on Nov 19, 2011 1:04:23 GMT -5
a Circular Message by Hunter today has lead me back to this thread; it appears that none of us ever bothered to take Nedol's post (above) seriously. but knowing his character, i think Nedol usually means what he says. having threatened to quit and being away for over 18 days without even logging into the allance forums does indicate that he might have already decided not to come back. this is by my opinion, this is one of the silliest reasons to quit the game.
many players (myself included) are still using the Adblock Plus Extension on Firefox. the game works flawlessly after you have unchecked the box next to filter entry: .net/ad/$~object-subrequest (please refer to my post from above). Game Forge is not going to ban any player that is currently using adblock because to stab themselves in the heart and lose more than a quarter of their players is just stupid. they do however want to continue making money from banner ads to promote other games. suggesting to ban players using adblock is merely a puff to discourage the weak-minded. if you ever bothered to check page sources you may have already realized that Game Forge has simply outsourced a few pages and images of the game which tricks Adblock Plus to disable the fleeting functionalities. all contents of the game itself is actually completely separate from the banner ads on the browser pages.
my concern is that someone with forum administative access (Markas Aquinas) should some how contact Nedol Umosh in real-life i.e. via email to inform him of the situation and hopefully get him back to playing this game again... as he should be.
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Otto
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Post by Otto on Nov 19, 2011 7:54:05 GMT -5
Yeah, they Buggered up bad.
I admire Nedol for his principles, but I also think he said he was gonna have a break anyway or something, I can't remember properly.
Anyways, I hope they fix up this shamozzle, as it is what is affecting lag in andro I am sure of it.
It's good you found a work around Elessar.
If they are still doing this, suggest we send seome messages to The Dev's and ask what they are thinking and what they are doing about it?
If needed I will make some posts on the ogame site and etc etc.
Also, I got banned from the chatbox for uhm, spam warring with Elessar.
My bad ^^
O yeah, the only time I have ever Got a Virus on my computer was Through a forum add. So I can understand the real concerns some people might have that keep important stuff on their computers.
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Post by Revelo on Nov 19, 2011 14:26:56 GMT -5
Sounds like a ploy to get you to buy Dark Matter to get the Commander. Although thats probably me being paranoid. That Ikarmin ad does get on my nerves, those faces are creepy as sin. Major screw up from the devs here.
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