nkramar Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 While not shocking due to the lack of updates, I'm sad to report that forfeitthegame.com has closed it's virtual doors. "Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive over the years as Forfeit the Game grew to be one of the biggest Linkin Park fansites on the internet. Unfortunately time has come to lay the site to rest permanently. For up-to-date news and images, audio and media please take a look at a few of our favourite sites..." FTG was right up there with the biggest of LP fan sites and the closing of the site marks the passing of another of the old school sites on which many of us looked to for the latest in LP news and media. FTG was a forerunner of LPLive as a media hub in it's heyday and was also influential in the creation of this very site - much of the information contained within their pages regarding shows was ultimately used here. Props to crewdy (a.k.a. Pete) for all of his work and dedication in the past. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterchaz Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I remember waking up early every day before school to download a new MP3 on my shitty 56k-connection, about 20 days later I had "29.01.2004 - Rosemont, IL, Allstate Arena" - back when recordings werent uploaded at once but one MP3/day lol! Great time... Probably over a year ago I visited the site for the last time though. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkramar Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I remember waking up early every day before school to download a new MP3 on my shitty 56k-connection, about 20 days later I had "29.01.2004 - Rosemont, IL, Allstate Arena" - back when recordings werent uploaded at once but one MP3/day lol! Great time... Probably over a year ago I visited the site for the last time though. The old days... Imagine if LPLive uploaded only a track per day for the stuff we've offered in the past? There would be riots! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felipeintheend Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 It was an awesome website. I remember when i visited it for the first time xD Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPAAltwireDerek Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Bummer. One of my favorite fellow sites (apart from LPL of course *love*), and it's a shame to see it go. Fortunately I can't foresee LPAssociation closing down anytime soon...and even if I lost interest in the band, I think I would pass the reigns of the site over to someone else before I just closed it down. So as long as LP is around, I don't think you have to worry about LPA (and hopefully not LPL) going anywhere, anytime soon. RIP FTG. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_lp Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 oh man that's sad, i loved the stuffs they host there, specially the pictures... thanks for all memories Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
INK 1 2Many Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Awww man, that was the first site I looked for to know about information about Demos and they were the reasons I knew about Hybrid Theory EP and LP's older stuff. Great Site. Edited July 27, 2009 by INK 1 2Many Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpsoad-09 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I remember waking up early every day before school to download a new MP3 on my shitty 56k-connection, about 20 days later I had "29.01.2004 - Rosemont, IL, Allstate Arena" - back when recordings werent uploaded at once but one MP3/day lol! Great time... Probably over a year ago I visited the site for the last time though. That's right. I remember those days .. I had the same shitty 56k-connection and the feeling after you had finished downloading a full concert was great RIP FTG Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp0827 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 damn.. they hosted a scavenger hunt/trivia contest once and i won second place. i won all sorts of older memorabilia that i'm guessing were just parts of the owner's overflowing collection. wow, thanks crewdy for managing my favorite early site Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav0k Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think it went downhill with their "Wall of Shame" section that targeted any website that tried to be successful.... Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurhiat Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 It's a Shame!! The last time I visited the site (a few years ago I think), they had a brand new adds to the songlist, Sold My Soul to yo Mama and Standin' in the Middle. haha good times, we'll miss you FTG!! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiman Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 lol i remember i used to always go on their site to get these pics: http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-htep-1.jpg http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-htep-1.png http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-1.jpg http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-2.JPG http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-2.png http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-3.jpg http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-3.png http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-4.jpg http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-4.png http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-5.jpg http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-5.png http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-6.JPG http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-7.JPG http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-8.JPG http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-9.JPG http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-10.jpg http://www.forfeitthegame.com/logos/logo-ht-10.png Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumtram Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 goodbye crewdy! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZLP-Benningstrong Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Yup, I used to visit FTG a lot! back in the 2003/2004 it was one of my favorites LPSites thanks for everything Crewdy. hey guys.. I know that this is a live guide but you should use his ''timeline'' and do the years that are left to make. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahninator Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 RIP, Crewdy had a badass site. Lots of awesome awesome exclusives and their live guide helped the foundation of this site by all means. Thanks for all the help. LPL will be online forever, we will never go anywhere so don't worry. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luki9875 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 awww i remember i got the hybrid theory soldier picture for my tatttoo from that site Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPKode2 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 FTG...RIP, Miss it loads Truely kick ass LP fan site, 1st ever LP fan site i went to b4 i seen all the other fan sites including LPL Really helpful when i needed pics, vids or audio A LP fan site will be truely missed, farewell Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andros Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 goodbye to a great site... Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiesel Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I can't remember that I ever visited this site. But that doesn't matter. It's always sad if a LP fan site close his doors..... Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geki Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 RIP forfeitthegame. I remember always going on that site, along with chestersings, linkin-inside, pushmeaway, etc. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPAAltwireDerek Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) I think it went downhill with their "Wall of Shame" section that targeted any website that tried to be successful.... It was likely the same reason we had our WOS (until we deleted it in Version 3): People are lazy (*cough* bazinga! *cough*) and like to steal things from other fan sites that work hard to get those exclusives, and then brand them as their own. With the Wall of Shame it helped introduce people to these thieves and expose them for what they are. Stealing other's sites content isn't a site trying to be successful, it's being a leech that cant get anything for themselves. Even though LPA hasn't had a Wall of Shame for years (for the reason that it brought criticism on us), I support Crewdy for even having that on his site. Edited July 27, 2009 by LPADerek Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav0k Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) It was likely the same reason we had our WOS (until we deleted it in Version 3): People are lazy (*cough* bazinga! *cough*) and like to steal things from other fan sites that work hard to get those exclusives, and then brand them as their own. With the Wall of Shame it helped introduce people to these thieves and expose them for what they are. Stealing other's sites content isn't a site trying to be successful, it's being a leech that cant get anything for themselves. Even though LPA hasn't had a Wall of Shame for years (for the reason that it brought criticism on us), I support Crewdy for even having that on his site. Oh yeah, I agree with you on that 100%. I am simply complaining because I remember starting a website up with a friend and had it placed on FTG's Wall of Shame simply because we had huge pictures on every page that you clicked on. The only content that we had on the site was bloopers and stuff during previous LP shows, something to add a little twist to the usual LP media people were getting. FTG took it a little overboard in my opinion but I guess I forgot about bazinga! and similar sites causing major chaos around that time (they still do). Forgive and forget I suppose. Edited July 27, 2009 by rav0k Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahninator Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think it'd be cool if someone did a page of live bloopers for LP...list em all and have mp3 downloads for them all....we could host it here and link it all up and everything, lol. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 This LP fansite was awesome. It was the first one I found info when I started listen to LP. I'm very sad that the site closed....... Farewell forfeit the game...... Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkindude92 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i loved that site one of my fav LP fan site ever it was one of the oldest site i found out. But what happened to joehahn .org ? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/1984-farewell-old-friend/#findComment-30910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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