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ILLusions0fGrander

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« on: October 21, 2004, 09:46:00 PM »
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1) not banned, never have been, play xbox live frequently with a mod chip (turned off of course)

2) yea, banned, first time, didnt download any "french" games

3) yea, banned, first time, downloaded some "french" game on the net

4) banned again after aquiring and installing new eeprom with same hard drive from prior banning.

5) banned again after aquiring and installing new eeprom and different (unbanned) hard drive from prior banning.

6) got banned recently, got new eeprom, new hard drive, and been on live with no problems (longer than 48 hours since new eeprom and xbox live play without ban)


please dont put info on this thread that can go in one of the 5 others about this subject.
please dont post if you went online with a mod chip on.

first, let me save the trouble. "NOT ANOTHER GOD DAMN POLL"
whatever, this needs some statistical evidence, honest post only.

trying to see how the numbers look for this new banning thing.

i did this pretty quick, so i hope im not leaving any choices.

the "got banned recently, got new eeprom, new hard drive, and been on live with no problems (longer than 24 hours since new eeprom and xbox live play)" choice is to see if a new serial number on the hard drive avoids re-banning.

hope this helps... as its the only area ive been reading the last few days on the scene.

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Artifex

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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2004, 01:41:00 AM »
I think you mean "illusions of grandeur"

Or, the more correct cliche: "delusions of grandeur"
 

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ILLusions0fGrander

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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2004, 01:49:00 AM »
it says illusions of grander... and it means what it says..
thanks tho.

did you mean "artifacts or "art effects" or the cliche,
whats your name on an xbox modding forum mean?

stick to the topic or dont post please.

edit: just so people understand..

grandeur:
1) The quality or condition of being grand; magnificence: “The world is charged with the grandeur of God” (Gerard Manley Hopkins).

2) Nobility or greatness of character.

grander:

1) Large and impressive in size, scope, or extent; magnificent.

get it now? PM me if you need more info.

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PhatheadWRX

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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2004, 11:42:00 AM »
Maybe people that have been banned can list their setups (Bios, HD brand/size, Dash).

I am very worried about this, I have not been banned as of yet :crossesfingers:

Also there are rumors that MS is storing the banned HD serial and EEPROM together, hence when you just get a new EEPROM the old HD serial get your re-banned.

I for one am running the X2 4981.06 (Live Safe), have a Maxtor 120 GB, and mostly run EvoX as the dash (sometimes XBMC, also run Ava as app).

I started my Live subscription in Sept, long after I added the 120.

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Fink

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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2004, 12:18:00 PM »
SO as long as you have your modchip off you will be OK right?
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2004, 12:20:00 PM »
my not be a smart thing to poll for, but what about have 'french' and not banned or play 'french' on kai/xbc and not banned
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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2004, 01:30:00 PM »
QUOTE (Fink @ Oct 22 2004, 08:21 PM)
SO as long as you have your modchip off you will be OK right?

 It seems that in the latest wave of bans that people with their chips off were still banned. (or banned someway when the chips were on and not connected to live)

either MS is getting smarter, or they are just cracking down on those who are "blacklisted" (been banned before)
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Fink

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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2004, 01:57:00 PM »
What does it say when you are banned and try to get on Xbox Live? Does it just say flat out that you have been banned. Or do they reword it.
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2004, 02:11:00 PM »
it says cant connect to xboxlive because your hardware and/or software may have been modified
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2004, 02:16:00 PM »
WHEW ok. Thanks. Mine just keeps saying Xbox Live Not Responding.
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2004, 07:31:00 PM »
Xbox Live Not Responding can also be a ban i had this once before and the only way around it was a new eeprom which once again is doing the Live Not Responding shit due to the hdd check ;)
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2004, 08:27:00 PM »
Was banned after accidentally jumping online with my chip on, got a new EEPROM, and reflashed with a BIOS with Live protection, but kept my 160GB HDD. Was safe for a while, and just found that I've been banned again!

Is there any hope for me besides buying a new Xbox? Halo 2 is getting awfully close now mad.gif
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Kazaki

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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2004, 10:03:00 PM »
OMG, those SmartXX bastards were right!
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« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2004, 09:11:00 PM »
QUOTE (Rohaq @ Oct 22 2004, 10:30 PM)
Was banned after accidentally jumping online with my chip on

At least you can admit it  wink.gif

The best method to avoid being banned is to buy a second Xbox just for Live. The Xbox is pretty cheap right now, so it's worth it, especially for Halo 2
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Artifex

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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2004, 12:10:00 AM »
QUOTE (ILLusions0fGrander @ Oct 22 2004, 08:49 AM)
it says illusions of grander... and it means what it says..
thanks tho.

did you mean "artifacts or "art effects" or the cliche,
whats your name on an xbox modding forum mean?

stick to the topic or dont post please.

edit: just so people understand..

grandeur:
1) The quality or condition of being grand; magnificence: “The world is charged with the grandeur of God” (Gerard Manley Hopkins).

2) Nobility or greatness of character.

grander:

1) Large and impressive in size, scope, or extent; magnificent.

get it now? PM me if you need more info.

"Illusions of Grander" isn't even grammatically sound.  Grander is an adjective, so I must ask: Illusions of grander what?  What, exactly, do you have grander illusions of?  Also, grander then who's other illusions?

Grandeur is the proper nominative form for the concept intended.

Artifex is latin.  It means a "Master Craftsman", "Artisan", "Expert" or "Specialist."  In the case of the xbox scene, it refers to my well established status as one of the most knowladgeable persons when it comes to the technical architechture, design, and history of the xbox and surrounding culture.

Yes, I appologize for posting off-topic, but it's the first time I had seen your erroneous nickname, and felt obligated to inform and enlighten.

Also, when you state a definition, or any other formal fact, it is generally considered faux pas not to include the full entry, including part of speech, if given, and reference to source.

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artifex
  1. artist
  2. expert, specialist
http://dictionaries.travlang.com/LatinEngl...=Artifex&max=50


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grander

Grand \Grand\, a. [Compar. Grander; superl. Grandest.] [OE. grant, grount, OF. grant, F. grand, fr. L. grandis; perh. akin to gravis heavy, E. grave, a. Cf. Grandee.] 1. Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake. ``Our grand foe, Satan.'' --Milton.

Making so bold . . . to unseal Their grand commission. --Shak.

2. Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things); as, a grand monarch; a grand lord; a grand general; a grand view; a grand conception.

They are the highest models of expression, the unapproached masters of the grand style. --M. Arnold.

3. Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name; as, a grand lodge; a grand vizier; a grand piano, etc.

4. Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent; -- generalIy used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild, etc.

What cause Mov'd our grand parents, in that happy state, Favor'd of Heaven so highly, to fall off From their Creator. --Milton.

Grand action, a pianoforte action, used in grand pianos, in which special devices are employed to obtain perfect action of the hammer in striking and leaving the string.

Grand Army of the Republic, an organized voluntary association of men who served in the Union army or navy during the civil war in the United States. The order has chapters, called Posts, throughout the country.


Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.


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grandeur

\Gran"deur\, n. [F., fr. grand. See Grand.] The state or quality of being grand; vastness; greatness; splendor; magnificence; stateliness; sublimity; dignity; elevation of thought or expression; nobility of action.

Nor doth this grandeur and majestic show Of luxury . . . allure mine eye. --Milton.

Syn: Sublimity; majesty; stateliness; augustness; loftiness. See Sublimity.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.


--Artifex
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