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milksheikh · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:31 pm Post subject: Amun-Re is leaving SpielByWeb

I regret to announce that our license to host Amun-Re on SpielByWeb will unfortunately not be renewed, and thus I will be removing the game from the site in the coming weeks. The timeframe for this is as follows:

+ At some point on March 22, 2010, you will no longer be able to create new Amun-Re games (but will continue to be able to join games that are waiting to start).
+ On April 1, 2010, any games not yet started will be deleted.
+ All games will be allowed to run until completion (or they become inactive).

I hope you have enjoyed playing Amun-Re on SpielByWeb, and that you join me in thanking the game designer and publishers for allowing us to host it for these 6+ years.

galvaro · Joined: 17 Feb 06 Posts: 3

So did they give you a reason why they are not renewing their license? Would you please ask them?

Thanks!

Anshuman · Joined: 14 Mar 09 Posts: 30

That sucks. I guess I'm gonna go start 50 games now.

Thanks

stargate · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject:

Very Sad News Crying or Very sad

wtf · Joined: 20 Mar 09 Posts: 75

Beast · Joined: 06 Oct 07 Posts: 13

well i've enjoyed playing amun with so many of you. i hope this means it'll be an iphone app... i've created some final games; please join me

bearsfan · Joined: 12 Nov 06 Posts: 33

Is money the problem? Could we take up a collection to pay for the license renewal? This is disappointing as I really enjoy the Amun-Re tournaments here.

Carmilla · Joined: 13 Jul 08 Posts: 70 Location: Brooklyn, NY

Knizia has been withdrawing permission to use his games on a number of sites of late; BSW and MabiWeb were already hit. One presumes he has other electronic plans for his games. I'm pretty sure it's not just a matter of wanting money.

Even if it were, and the site paid RK for the rights, the other game license holders would surely feel entitled to the same, and SBW as a free site would have to be a thing of the past.

freduk · Joined: 18 Jan 06 Posts: 433 Location: Bristol, UK

iphone apps are only any good if you have an iphone.
I'm sure more people have a PC than an iphone.
Another Knizia game disappears off the radar (following Samurai from Mabiweb).

daveszum · Joined: 28 Oct 07 Posts: 219 Location: CST

So we create this new game, see, called Ramen Noodles. The rules are similar to a certain game, but of course with all sorts of features and improvements and rules changes to keep it outside of the copyright laws. Twisted Evil

wtf · Joined: 20 Mar 09 Posts: 75

Nemesis · Joined: 12 May 09 Posts: 32 Location: Ajax

Too bad. I love playing in the tournaments. If it is a matter of $ I would be willing to contribute. Gaditus can you start one last tournament before the time limit expires?

Haimke · Joined: 13 Aug 08 Posts: 21 Location: Israel

is there a way to get the person in charge email, so WE ALL can send him emails to explain to him the mistake he is doing?
I guess many players love this game from SBW and then buy the game later...

Haimke

phil · Joined: 17 Oct 03 Posts: 93 Location: Cumberland, RI USA

Thanks for the update. Sad news, but nothing else can be done.

Thank you so much for hosting Amun-Re on this site for these many years. I have gotten a lot of enjoyment out of the game.

Oh, and I second the motion of getting La Citta up and running. Wink

leck · Joined: 01 Sep 08 Posts: 69 Location: United States (East)

Indeed sad news, but it was great while it lasted. Thank you MilkSheik for implementing and maintaining the game here in SBW and thanks to Reiner for letting us play this game on-line over these many years.

I'll miss the real-time Amun-Re team the most (it looks like this Friday is our last one). Sad