Site Problems	April 30, 2010
We are currently experiencing some hiccups with our DNS setup. Some users may experience that they cannot access the site or the forum, being sent to various advertisement sites with nonsensical content (the "backpack woman" is one we've seen), but it is a random, inconsistent problem. Some people get sent to these advertising sites, others get through to Hidden Realms. The problem was a hiccup with our domain name, which is supposedly fixed now but it may take some time for the update to reach everyone. I have been told that everything will be normal again most likely within a day, but for some it may take as much as two or three days. We apologize for this inconvenience. The chatroom (#hiddenrealms is the channel) is available to everyone. If you know someone who is having trouble reaching the website, direct them to the chatroom for live updates and possibly some advice in attempting to hotfixing the error locally. UPDATE: I have seen very strong indications that the issue should now be under control, and the updated DNS information is spreading throughout the system as we speak. This means that access is back to normal for most by now--for those who don't yet have access, it ought to return very soon.
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Hidden Realms and Spam	February 07, 2010
Hello, loyal readers and community members. Today's announcement isn't especially jolly, but it is necessary. We are doing our best to prevent spambots and remove those who do get through, but it seems that the name of our community is still being dragged into the proverbial mud. I have been alerted that emails have been going out to some of the members, saying that they have a new message. And the content of the message turned out to be spam, or worse than that. Please note that this is not spam that is generated by Hidden Realms - the spam, if you are getting any, is generated by automated scripts that register on our site, masquerading as real members, only then to send loads of spam to people. If you are having this problem, or had it in the past, please read this link for information regarding Hidden Realms and this problem. Click here if you are curious as to what a spambot is. You should actually read it regardless, so you are aware of the situation in case anything else pops up. The situation is being taken care of as we speak and should be under control, but it would still be wise of you to be alert of the possibility that future incidents like this could happen. Thank you.
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The Vetting Process	January 02, 2010
Greetings all wayfarers.  We were wondering for our own interest could you please post up how and why you joined Hidden Realms.  Most of you are saying "we were drugged and dragged here", but it would be good to hear how the relatively sane people ended up here.
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Fa la la la la, la-la-lah laaaaah!	December 28, 2009
The season of eggnog and Yule beer and food that takes eighteen days and a monkey to make has begun and/or is coming to an end. I am sure various other seasons have come and went too, but like the ignorant European I am I do not know enough about these to make lame wordplay about them. So for now, I will focus mainly on the "Christian" season, but know that the spirit of my words is extended to all the other beliefs and traditions as well. So, anyway. Presents, decorations, spending time with the ones you care about, eating until you pass out, et cetera. And in a couple of days, we will celebrate / hide from / be punished or in other manners be forced to repent, in the form of gunpowder inside paper rockets and other quasi-terrorist contraptions exploding in our eyes and setting fire to our homes. Truly, the western civilization is magnificent. I don't know about you guys, but for me the past month has been hectic and busy. To be frank I am kind of glad it is almost over. But it has been nice, and amidst all the commotion I have had a really good time, outright wonderful in periods. I hope the same is true for you. Anyway, I am still busy so if you want more of a Christmas essay, send a PM to our own Auntie Korvannon and ask for some Chrimmuhs biscuits. In other not-so-Christmas-y news, as some of you might know, Mino is hosting a combat tournament! It is not affiliated with the tournaments the Realm Council has hosted in some previous years, so you won't be bothered by pesky mods looking over your shoulder! Sign-ups opened recently, so stumble over to the Player Consortium and stick your name and a link to your character sheet into the records. Happy Holidays, Hidden Realms! -zyr
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Halloween Is Upon Us!	October 29, 2009
It is that time of year... again... When the dead walk and witches fly! Maggots slime their way around, vampires take on the wings of bats, and mummies rise from their tombs to seal your fate. And.... little punk 14 year olds throw eggs at your house. Good times. At any rate, Korvannon has prepared something of a treat for the lucky few who get there in time! Head over to the Player Consortium to see what Auntie Korvy has cooked up in his mysterious pot. Enjoy Hallow's Eve at Hidden Realms. But be ware... Muhahaha.
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