.hack//Integral

Vent is here to stay!

Wanna chat with some of your fellow Players? Check out the newly added Ventrilo Sever. What is Ventrilo (Vent) it’s a program client that allows users to communicate to one another via server which is up 24/7. It is similar to Skype, Mumble and or TeamSpeak. Users may use headsets or microphones to communicate and or simply reply using text.

the jist of things courtesy of Namine.
-It's a VoIP software much like Skype, only it's not hosted by a single host, but rather a server that's up 24/7 will host users.
-There's a push to talk option unlike skype.
-You can just listen if you want, no mic required but it's STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
-It'll be just like IRC except with voices instead of just text.

More information: http://www.ventrilo.com/

Want to start talking now? Feel free to install and join in on the fun!

Be sure to follow the directions upon installing Vent

http://board.dothack.org/index.php?showtopic=7408&hl=Vent

What is INTEGear? INTEGear is thew newest way to express the inner dothack in yourself. Expand the inner geek hidden deep within us all by flaunting to your friends and family that you my friend are a dothacker! Do you player kill for fun? Do you have the unexplictable urge to say OMGWTFINTEGRALBBQ? Or want everyone to know that your post count increased by one? Get the gear, wear the gear, and show off your gear thanks to INTEGear!

http://www.cafepress.com/dothackintegral

And always stayed tuned on how to get your own custom idea printed on one of our shirts here at Project Integral!

Do you have something to you want to advertise?
Do you love to draw?
Do you have questions about the site or an in RP comment?
Well do you?
Then fret no more, read for further details.

The newsletter is starting a few new segment's by popular demand. And one of these is advertising. You may have noticed in the last issues ads for the site features and dummy ads of Sora's and my art. Well, you as users have the ability to advertise as well. As of right now this feature is completely free and will be until the RPG system is up and running. Then it will cost gp and will go to the highest bidders. Here's the thing, not everyone can have an ad in the issues. If that was the case we'd have more ads than articles. Can't have that now can we? All you have to do is submit and ad proposal to the Editor-in-Chief. The one's with the best ideas or the best product, will get an add. there will be a total of 3 ads for users per month so if you don't get in one month try again next month.

Okay another feature is the art contest. In each issue I will announce the next months theme. You can draw a picture based on that them. Their are no requirements except that i ask it be at least 8x10 so I can shrink it to a good resolution. A winner will be announced each month and the runner ups will be listed as well. This is a great way to get your art published guys. Submit all art to the Editor-in-Chief.

Now, we also have a Q&A section. If you have any questions you would like to ask specifically based on the site, the newsletter (as in something you would like to see), an IN RP question, or just to rant about something that makes you angry on the site, then please do so. It is okay to be anonymous. Submit all to again, the editor-in-chief.

For .hack fans all over the world, the time has finally come- for Kadokawa's new novel, "Epitaph of Twilight", comes out on the first of May in Japan (less than a month from now!) As a prequel to everything- every .hack game, anime, manga and novel out there- all of our questions to this mysterious tale will finally be answered. What is the Epitaph of Twilight, and what are its origins? We have encountered it numerous times, its pieces scattered throughout the series in fragments, which are always deeply interlinked with the plot. We could even say it is the center, the core of The World that we have become so enthralled with. Thus, it comes as a great pleasure and surprise when we may finally begin this journey to the origins of .hack...

The young protagonist, Lara, is brought by her father to visit her uncle. He forgets to log off- thus, when she discovers his game during his absence, Lara finds herself immersed in a brilliant new world- that of the Epitaph of Twilight. A golden field spreads out in front of her, and the tale begins...

Will this novel really explain everything? If so, does this mean there are no longer any mysteries, and that the end of .hack is near? If you have anything to say, be it more information, your theories on .hack//Epitaph of Twilight, or joyous fan squealing- come join us at this link:
http://board.dothack.org/index.php?showtopic=8491

Curious who is near you?

Check out the Google Member Map feature. It allows you and your friends to pin point your location, by posting their city, state. You can edit your cursors by color and shape, Zoom in and out the basics of any map. You can even add your own personal message, or update your location at anytime. And the best part, its all on our site, which means you do not have to make an account!

http://board.dothack.org/index.php?autocom=gmap

for more information on Google Maps, feel free to check out their basic guide.

http://maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=7060&topic=10778

On the forums we hold a golden rule that you don't ask to be on staff, that we will ask you. This term only applies to being a moderator, game master, and administration requires being promoted from the other two. However we do hold positions on our site for any and all users who have experience or lack experience to be apart of. These positions require dedication and determination oh and of course open availability. At this time we can't stress the need for a Wiki Team to help build and manage our wiki articles on the dothack series, and a News and Translation Team to help bring up to the minute and all the exciting news of the upcoming and current dothack games and animations. If you wish to be apart of our staff and gain the perks of a staff member and getting some experience as a staff member, this is your chance to build that experience and be apart of .hack//Integral!

Looking for something fun and innovative to take part in? then the Quest Shop is the place for you.

Quests are on going challenges created for the users to take part in. The duration of some quests may last for short spans of time to an unlimited amount of time. They allow the users to tap into their creative sides, to think outside of the box while keeping to the dot hack theme. In addition, those who take part in certain quests acquire badges, and or other awards showing that they participated and accomplished the key goal of the quest. At the same time, creating memories and sharing ideas while inspiring others to do so as well. The main goal is to have fun.

Quests are always up and running, what will be your next challenge?

http://board.dothack.org/index.php?showforum=65

If any of you for any reason have been encountering any issues while accessing the forums such as the issue where content and pages aren't updated immediately, this is referred to as a cache issue. You'll have to refresh the page at least once best to clear browser cache and restart the browser to make sure all cached pages are removed. It's not necessarily required to clear out your browser cookies, but sometimes it does help. But remember to close your internet browser after clearing whichever method and then relaunching your browser the next time you access the forums. I apologize for this inconvenience but hopefully things will work properly now.

Want to make an impact on Integral and it's community? Well you can help show your support and love for integral by making donations. These donations will go towards the growth and progress of the site, making it a greater experience for you through larger bandwidths, faster load times, and more interactive features. Donating is easy and any amount is appreciated, so when you make a donation please be sure to include your e-mail and screen name.

Those who donate are eligible of receiving various rewards such as; user subscriptions, custom made avatars, badges and more based on the amount they have donated. The reward program begins after a donation of fifteen dollars ($15) for custom accessories, twenty-five dollars ($25) for custom avatars, and $50 for donator badges. As well as the subscription plans which include the gold and silver, the gold being a yearly service with a fifty dollar fee ($50) and the silver a monthly with a monthly five dollar ($5) fee.

Why should you care for either plan? As a gold or silver plan user you will have many perks. These include and are not limited to having your own Integral Blogs, your own gallery, and unlimited gallery submissions, unlimited download submissions and many many more. It is well worth the price and gold members get two months free. Isn't that a bargain worth taking?

To make a donation, all you need is your own Paypal account or a credit card. We do need help supporting this site, and any amount is greatly appreciated. And as our very own Administrator Effie has stated, "Starting now anyone that donates $50.00 USD will gain a Special Donations only Badge" she goes on to explain that "We have greatly appreciated your support in the past, and again we ask for your help with this matter. Any bit helps, and keeps the site running for continuously."

So please, even the smallest amount will help make Integral a better place and will give you more perks, more activities, and bring you a brighter Integral.

http://board.dothack.org/index.php?s=&showtopic=8130

Integral got a new face job, oh yes. Much to the opposition, I decided to go ahead and begin production of a new and better portal, and rather working with the old home page, I decided to create this new front page. Easier navigated, better performance, faster loading, better on the eyes, and quickly updated as you can see. Of course the heart of Integral still remains on the forums, and hopefully soon as last year and the years before, back in the online RPG (role playing game) system in which we all knew and loved Integral for. Already we're working round the clock trying to bring you a better and more experienced online RPG system than it's predecessor by giving you the desires you all wished on the old system. Such as a party formation and partied battles, magic casting and magic support, and a plethora of NPC's to interact with and engage in vast Quests given by the NPC's. All this and more can be previewed here in the updates thread by our hard working Game Masters.

http://board.dothack.org/index.php?showtopic=8403

Until then, sit back and relax and enjoy the new changes coming to .hack//Integral!