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The State of zOMG
I could hardly sleep yesterday, knowing that everything that I've done for the past 100 hours pretty much amount to nothing. I felt like someone who finished a week long marathon, only to find out that there's no finish line because the race was held last month.

As soon as I reached the office, I was notified that there's basically no hope of getting a recent source code for zOMG back. Our operations engineer joined 2 years ago, and the hard drive crash happened even before he joined, and there's simply no information on what even happened.

On brighter note, we did have a collection of the compiled binary code for every version. Now that I know everything there is to know about the code base, it only took a few hours to get everything working with the new compiled code instead of what I compiled.

I spent last week learning to compile the server and flash code with hopes that I can actually make changes to the game, but for now, that effort is for nothing. The silver lining here is that the core game is very much intact, and all zOMG fans should be able to enjoy it as early as next week.

So finally I have the version of zOMG with DMS, broadwalk, and all other latest changes available. What's left is to see if I can adjust gold grant, and fix a bunch of bugs such as items not showing up in the in-game store.

Besides fixing the bugs, I'm gonna take a break, start playing FF15 over the weekend, let my wrist recover, and find the energy to jump back into coding.






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electrified fairytale
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:26pm


heart Thank you for all of your hard work! heart


Hairam XVIII
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:29pm


THANK YOU FOR THE EFFORT LANZER! YOU CAN DO IT! FIGHTING!!! emotion_bigheart emotion_brofist


iLeee
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:31pm


Thank you lanzer ! We will always support you heart




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Kala-azar
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:38pm


<3 You have no idea how many people are going to love hearing this! I keep a few people posted on your entries. Thank you again and again for plowing through this massive project! You have an iron will that we haven't seen in a few of the people who tried to fill your shoes while you were gone. So thank you for being so awesome!


S3xy Pantz
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:40pm


Lanzer, everyone appreciates your hard work and dedication. Please keep yourself healthy and take breaks. And especially make sure to have fun during breaks.

At the very least the last week taught you things you maybe could eventually integrate into it at a later time?

Captcha: "lunch tuesday?" >.<


Xanvie
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:46pm


Thank you Lanzer and good luck! To take a break is important sometimes too. I am waiting for zOMG come back, but i can wait a bit more.


taamo
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:52pm


we appreciate all the work you've done so so much
take care of yourself Lanzer
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tsupii
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:55pm


we may not really feel your struggle with that lost. We're still here lanzer, never give up! "The silver lining here is that the core game is very much intact, and all zOMG fans should be able to enjoy it as early as next week." is better than none at all heart 3nodding happy weekend! dramallama


Kagine Tundra Heslin
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 12:59pm


Good luck and thank you for working hard for us Gaians.

Would be funny when you went playing FF15 and ended up getting ideas from that game, no?



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BIinxx
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:10pm


Can't explain how great it is not only to see you back but working so hard, especially on the things that the real users want. Not just another Gcash update or another recolour. You're doing something for the users. This is amazing. We love you Lanzer. Thank you for coming back.


KiiKuma
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:12pm


A well deserved break indeed


A Luxio Gijinka
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:21pm


Many MANY Thanks to you!

-Ode to Joy plays at background-

Our wait is definitely worth it! You deserve a good rest, yes sir!


Alexius08
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:38pm


Can you reverse-engineer the latest compiled binary code and recreate the source code for the latest revisions?


ZodiacMouse
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:39pm


you are a true admin,


5lice
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:46pm


We love you. heart


Sea Lemon
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:56pm


Have fun with FF15 <3
Sounds like your need some relaxation after all the hard work you have put in.


Honey Bobas
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:57pm


thank you so much Lanzer.. you are truly amazing.. thank you so much for helping us!
that's wonderful news about zOMG coming as early as next week even! rest easy! hope your wrist feels better soon! heart


Meridot
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:05pm


Have a lovely few days off Lanzer. You deserve it. heart


oakle
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:05pm


4 months ago I was sure zOMG was dead for good and, to be honest, I figured Gaia was more or less done for in general. I no longer think that's the case.

Thankyou Lanzer, you're doing a great job biggrin (And do get some good rest.)


MisterIRaven
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:16pm


You sir are amazing! Thank you so much for trying so hard to bring back zOMG!


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You Cant Escape Fate
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:20pm


Thank you for your hard work! We are so happy for the great news! Hopefully your wrist gets well!


Silver_KeysR
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:21pm


Thanks for everything Lanzer! 3nodding
Even when I found out way back when that zOMG left I never gave up hope that it would one day return. heart

You are bringing back the dreams of everyone who loved it! So get some rest and don't push yourself too much, everyone can tell you are working SO hard! Enjoy playing FF15 and have a great rest too. 4laugh


iAmensu
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:24pm


We're so lucky you're back, Lanzer. Enjoy your weekend and rest up.


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konplushies
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:29pm


you can do it man!. thankyou so much! crying


Animea-Chan
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:39pm


OMG I LOVE YOU!!! I can't wait for it to be back!!! So excited!!!!
Rest up!! You've done so much for us, thank you!! ^^


Melena Rai
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 02:45pm


ninja for myself THANK YOU and all of the people who don't follow your updates or the journal - thank you from them too! heart

(my captcha is super star - i think it knows how we all feel about you too!)


Chombi
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:02pm


Lanzer, you are so amazing. emotion_kirakira Thank you for caring about all of us. Its been such a while since Gaia cared what the users wanted like you do. I'm a little sappy, but I am actually tearing up a bit. emotion_0A0


anonymph0
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:10pm


GOOD JOB LANZER crying IM SO HAPPY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HARD WORK You deserve a good break take care and once again thank you very much emotion_hug


tsukune_713
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:19pm


thank you for all your hard work lanzer <3 your doing an amazing job and i wish i could buy you some drinks or snacks to have for when you play your game XD enjoy your time off you deserve it <3


stargaze_69
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:31pm


I think for the first time in a long time, I am actually happy about being on Gaia, you, locke, and the rest of the gang there at Gaia HQ have really made my opinion matter as well as the rest of your userbase, it has been so long but finally I now once again have the feeling of old, the one I had when I first joined.


Although the biggest, most happiest time i spent here was on zomg, and that is despite the drama that come along with spiteful ex-bfs who made up lies about you and friends who came and blew through your life like a tumble. I am very happy and please that someday soon I can load zomg and do all the fun crazy silly things that made zomg---- zomg maybe minus the ex and fake friends.

I'm happy to buy gaia cash and support your site again! Thank you for everything <3 And FF f** the world!!! Play for me too Lanzer!

much love ~Star


blackbird26
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:37pm


Get that sleep! You need rest and you did an amazing job smile you deserve that break biggrin Thank you for your hard work!
As for zOMG in a couple of months from now you will see that all your hard work paid off after all! And you're being honest with your community which is very important as well because we know what to expect and to possibly expect delays. I certainly have the patience and I have spoken to many others who have it as well.
I just want you to know all this smile I hope you read your comments haha, I know you have way too many PMs :')


roselessfaith
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:37pm


As heartbreaking to know that the hard work for the newer code was for naught. But you learned a lot about the coding. That's an achievement!! Thank you so much for your time!! I know many of are appreciative of it! Get some rest!!!

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Astral Vibes
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:38pm


We are all so proud of you! Keep up the good work. :3


soto saki
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:52pm


You're the best, Lanzer!
Thanks for all the hard work.


Yuekazehime
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:56pm


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Here's to you, old chap.


Rakunkun
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 03:56pm


'as early as next week' emotion_kirakira


Mikasa17
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 04:00pm


Quote:
let my wrist recover

lmaooo, you amuse me.
thank you.


Cinnabit
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 04:03pm


I knew you could do it! Things are looking up, thanks to your hard work. Take a break, you deserve it. Thank you for all of your work, lanzer.


Im Dank Af
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 04:14pm


Can't wait to play zOMG tbh. I miss it
zOMG > LK.


Thenesis
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 04:30pm


Thank you so much for making this possible! 4laugh heart


Qt Patooties
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 04:32pm


Thank you SO much for all your efforts. I honestly am so speechless right now. I don't think I've ever been happier. heart I cant even begin to say thank you ENOUGH! I feel like I have to thank you a million times... 4laugh heart As for now though, you really deserve to relax!!!!!! Again, thank you so much, just for everything. 3nodding


Zeiphyx
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 04:55pm


You are the best and we appreciate all your effort so much! heart


Hydro
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:00pm


I cannot thank you enough. Please enjoy the downtime. You have more than earned it.

catpcha: you the man!
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D i a
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:00pm


FFXV is a lot of fun! Enjoy some relaxation, and thank you for all of your hard work!


Nyadriel
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:04pm


Well downside and upside. I feel bad for you because of all the effort you put into it all. I had a feeling. You gave it your all regardless.
BUT! It sounds like it is not completely for nothing. You learned a lot in all this with the source code and you can make the changes later on. It is good for to to take a break for awhile. You have been such a busy little bee. You should take some time to have some fun and rest. Take a joy ride too. And a walk for some fresh air. And have yourself a bowl of good hot soup to help your energy level.

I am so so SO happy you are back. I am always grateful to you and the world you built. This dream you and co-founders shared with all of us. I am happy with what you could bring back of zOMG. Even if it meant we would have to start over, it would not have mattered.
Thank you ever so much!

And hey. Dont be too down. The effort you made is a lot.


RageHelios
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:13pm


Sounds good man. If anyone deserves a weekend break its you. Cant wait to get my guild that I originally started for zOMG! finally active after the games been absent for so long. 3nodding


ExplosivePolarBear
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:16pm


I dont think you realize just how many people love you right now~! You are the best!!!!


Nicusie
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:22pm


Yes, Lanzer take a break, you deserve the rest. We really appreciate all that you're doing


cosmic fairytale
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 05:31pm


Enjoy your break, rest that wrist of yours, and relax. You're doing a great job. heart


Quokka Flocka Flame
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 @ 06:06pm


Thank you so much for your hard work! I'm back from a long hiatus, and I'm ridiculously excited that zOMG should be back soon.


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