Fallout Studios

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Fallout Studios
URL	http://www.falloutstudios.net/
Slogan	The Energy Within
Type of site	Modding and game development community
Run by	Fallout Studios staff
Created by	Chrizz
Launch date	2002
Current status	Active

Fallout Studios, previously E-Studios and C&C Reneclips before that, is a community that focuses on game modding, game development and also to some extent gaming in general. Originally a Command & Conquer news website with a community forum, it has grown to host a user base of many thousands, with a core group of several hundred members regularly visiting the site. Fallout Studios is hosted on Nagini, a server that also hosts similar sites such as Revora, Project Perfect Mod and CNCNZ.

Contents 1 History 2 Divisions 2.1 Website 2.2 Forums 2.3 IRC channel 2.4 Data Bunker 2.5 Game servers 3 Other initiatives 3.1 Prize fund 4 See also

History

Main article: History of Fallout Studios

Fallout Studios started out as a small Command & Conquer news site in 2002, started and initially run only by Chrizz. Mostly because of the growing popularity of ShockWave, one of its hosted projects, the amount of visitors grew steadily. The forums were also restructured several times, with new forums being added and old forums being merged or removed.

The original C&C Reneclips was never formally renamed to E-Studios, as the use of the name E-Studios only slowly grew more common, the original name eventually remaining in some old relics only such as the website's URL. However, as Chrizz stated that he owned the rights to the E-Studios name, E-Studios was officially renamed Fallout Studios on 1 October 2008. The renaming was turned into a large event dubbed Ground Zero.

Divisions

Website

Main article: Fallout Studios site

The website is designed as a public resource for modification materials in addition to news updates for various products that affect the Fallout Studios community. The Fallout Studios site was the final aspect of the renaming from E-Studios. The Fallout Studios site has been under constant development in secret by Bob with new features being added at infrequent intervals.

Forums

Main article: Fallout Studios forums

The forums are the main hub of the Fallout Studios community, and it is there that most of the activity takes place. The forums were created in 2003 by Chrizz as a back end to what was then a small Command & Conquer news site. Over time, the original site became neglected, and the forums became the main focus of the community. The community forums are spread over many topics allowing members to discuss practically anything.

IRC channel

Main article: Fallout Studios IRC channel

The IRC channel is a meeting place on IRC where Fallout Studios members can have open discussions in real-time. It was created by CodeCat in June 2006 as an alternative to the forums, where people could chat on a more direct basis.

Data Bunker

Main article: Fallout Studios Data Bunker

The Data Bunker (FSDB) is the wiki for the Fallout Studios community, created entirely by the members it is a repository for information everything from the divisions in the community to the members or the jokes they have shared. The Fallout Studios Data Bunker also houses manuals for modifications hosted on Fallout Studios.

Game servers

Main article: Fallout Studios game servers

The game servers are dedicated servers for games often played on Fallout Studios. They were set up in June 2009 as a result of donations made by the administrators to develop the community. Initially the setup provided two servers; one for Team Fortress 2 and one for Left 4 Dead. The intention was for Fallout Studios members to come together and play on the servers, and to allow game days such as Team Fortress Tuesdays to be held easier.

Other initiatives

Prize fund

Main article: Fallout Studios prize fund

The prize fund was set up in June 2009 using donations made by the administrators to develop the community. It is provided to allow members of the community to organise competitions and award prizes, such as games from Steam. The idea is when members set up their own competitions, Fallout Studios can provide financial support. This follows the Fallout Studios philosophy of promoting community initiative, while providing the means necessary to make things work.

See also