WayBackMachine: Horizons

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February 7th, 2015, 01:06 AM
Starstilanxs

WayBackMachine: Horizons

So, I was doing a little exploring around online, searching for lore and tidbits from the past when Horizons was first being developed. Being as curious as I was, I decided to poke at a website called the 'waybackmachine'. This is a web archive that allows you to view websites from a specific date and time, interactive snapshots if you will. I came across Tazoon.com and vast array of information contained within and I figured it would be great to share with all of you. This website doesn't have many of the original site's functionality, but it's easily explorable. It allows you to even view the old, old forums. It's a nice look into the past and it's excellent if you're seeking specific information regarding various lore subjects. It takes a bit of digging, but it's a lot of fun:

Main Page:
http://web.archive.org/web/200403171...://tazoon.com/
Forums:
http://web.archive.org/web/200405151...releaseforums/
History of Istaria:
http://web.archive.org/web/200404021...ia_history.asp

Enjoy!
-Starstilanx
February 7th, 2015, 02:45 AM
Guaran

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Neat. I found some other old pages I thought were long gone:

http://web.archive.org/web/200605061....com/index.php

http://web.archive.org/web/200406260...h%2015,%202004

I think this was blighted Feledan
http://web.archive.org/web/200605061...s&sec=0&mid=25

United in Shadow event
http://web.archive.org/web/200605061...vent18&start=3
February 7th, 2015, 05:45 AM
Arzel Rashemi

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Geeze! Thanks stars and guaran. Kinda neat these old pages still exist. Be reminiscing over these for a bit hehehe.
February 7th, 2015, 02:43 PM
Racktor

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Really neat! Though I think Istaria's history is told by the guys on the crescent island off of NT in similar wording, but I could be wrong.
February 7th, 2015, 07:47 PM
Starstilanxs

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Yep, I believe that still exists in game, Rack!

Mostly, I wanted to 'broaden' the information available with cannon and non-cannon. Going through the old RP server's forums allows us to have a look into how the players felt about the world; lore discussions included. It may not be legitimate lore, but it gives us some nice insight!
February 7th, 2015, 11:36 PM
Dracillion

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Brings back memories.

Cool that it got stashed somewhere. Good find!
February 8th, 2015, 12:09 AM
Cegaiel

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Here's a blast from the past, the 400 page 'Official Horizons Strategy Guide':

http://istariareference.com/screensh...izons_book.png

I used to have a copy, got lost during one of my house moves. I'm sure its quite outdated now, but I remember having about 30 bookmarks (pieces of paper) sticking out for quick reference.
February 8th, 2015, 12:23 AM
Calyndrell

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

hehe I have the original CD :)
February 8th, 2015, 06:16 AM
Starstilanxs

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calyndrell

hehe I have the original CD :)

I love the original CDs. I still have the box with the Best Buy sticker and the $49.99 pricetag slapped on it. XD
February 8th, 2015, 06:50 AM
Arzel Rashemi

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

hard to believe we paid that much for it back then. I wonder if there's any old files that might be interesting in the old CD's. I still remember the 'pie throwing' animation for recalls. :D
February 8th, 2015, 07:03 AM
Cegaiel

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

49.99 was a bit pricey by todays standards, but I admit I went (drove rapidly) to the store, think a store called Media Play (sold books, cds, games), really late at night to grab this. Think I ate Bologna that week to offset the price from my weekly budget.
February 8th, 2015, 10:39 AM
Drakarius Shadows

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

I still have the "BradlyGames Guide to "Horizons Empire of Istaria"
February 8th, 2015, 11:49 PM
Solitaire

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Still have the original CDs in the box as well as the bonus pre-order CD with the extras. I don't remember which store that I got it from. But I had to argue with the clerk to get the pre-order CD. He didn't want to give it to me and it took me asking to speak with the manager to get him to let me have it.
February 9th, 2015, 05:19 AM
Dracillion

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Brady Games guide and copy purchased from Electronics Boutique in the mall.

Good times.
February 9th, 2015, 07:21 AM
Romirez

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starstilanxs

I love the original CDs. I still have the box with the Best Buy sticker and the $49.99 pricetag slapped on it. XD

i saw those everywhere. i should have picked one up.
February 11th, 2015, 07:29 PM
Azraiel

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

Wow, tons of greats screenshots there, I found an old article about when the Old Oaks lair was new. I remember calling in sick three days in a row while we harvested shining essence for the radiant drop. Before radiant essence orbs were in game and the only way to get it was as a bonus drop. Anyone else remember working on that? I remember racing with order to finish too. Tons of fun. I want another world crafting event ! :D
February 14th, 2015, 09:08 AM
Vahrokh

Re: WayBackMachine: Horizons

I still have the original box. Back at the time, in my country, it was not about "best buy", price or $49.

We got imported 3 (three) boxes. In order to get my hands on one of those 3 boxes I had to do heroic feats. My first Rite Of Passage, and I did not even have the game installed yet :D