Entropy Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Stalag came up with the idea of sending SMS notifications when there is a special day. I think that's an excellent idea, and we are looking to implement it. Doing so requires some SMS gateway, and the first I found is this one: http://www.clickatell.com/brochure/index.php So if you are interested in this service, enter your phone number in there, and see if you get an SMS. Please post here if you do get an SMS or if you don't get one. Note that some providers, especially in the US, charge for incoming SMSes. This service will cost some money, say, 10-15 USD/year. So let me know if you are interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cho-yun Report post Posted October 19, 2006 work gobal or only usa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted October 19, 2006 work gobal or only usa? Why don't you test and see? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wexy Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I got SMS. Not really interested in this but could be fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mango Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I voted: No. Whenever I dont play this game... a sms wont change that. Its not like when I sit in college, and hear about this sick scholars day, I take first train home... But maybe others do so . Idea is good tho, just nothing for me . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stalker314314 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 pls delete this if it's of no importance i'm curently building jabber sms gateway, and i ran into this: https://www.aspsms.com/ so...just wanted to say that:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloodSucker Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Works for me! \o/ Poland - Heyah network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahal Report post Posted October 19, 2006 works on my german cellphone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelticLady Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Works for me. I'm in the US on VirginMobile I don't think I would use this cause....I'm always playing. I think it's a good idea though for those that care to know the day before they log in or whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibora Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Works for me but not interested. It's just a game, i'm not loggin on because of a special day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NitageR Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I got sms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macca Report post Posted October 19, 2006 works fine for me on O2 uk second time of trying forgot to put the country code in 1st time round even though i wouldnt be to fussed about sms for el to much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infamous Report post Posted October 19, 2006 wtf is SMS?!?!!1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quimbly Report post Posted October 19, 2006 worked for my alltel phone, but not on my tmobil service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkc56 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I use the Gossip bot to e-mail me about special days. But I agree with others here, if I'm not playing (because I'm at work or something), knowing about the start of a special day probably won't change that. Good idea, just not something I'd take advantage of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cho-yun Report post Posted October 19, 2006 worked <-- Orange UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Worked for me... Vodafone UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placid Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I personally don't feel it's worth it for just Special Days. Perhaps if it provided news announcements or even a way of subscribing to other services, such as contest announcements, guild info, game stats. I dunno, but I think it needs to be used for a lot more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I agree with Placid, Maybe if it told you when a Invasion was happening or if anyone on your Buddy List is online, or even if there is a new update that needs to be installed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorzki Report post Posted October 19, 2006 (edited) Hi i got an idea: it is checked, that you can apply game status into any messenger, like icq or skype i.e., you just need to create an account, everyone could add this account to their messenger, so they could see the game status of course it's free, so no one needs to pay for it greets - gorzki Edited October 19, 2006 by gorzki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheesh Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Worked for me Sprint USA But I can just picture me standing in an aligator infested swamp and I get the notification. The message alone, would probably set the aligators off and make me their next meal. May be good for some, but I do have a life away from EL as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jezebelle Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I got the test SMS; on Orange, Netherlands. But, im not interested in such service. Im online 24/7 unless dcd and I play when I have time, only if I get send extra time with that text for a special day..I might reconsidder, lol! Great idea for some tho! Jez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximos Report post Posted October 19, 2006 i second Manderijn's post, when i am at like school and i get an SMS i can't just go home, or for working people they can't go home either. also i really dont know how some people can play 12~ hours a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aislinn Report post Posted October 19, 2006 It didn't work for me, TMobile USA But if I'm not here, it's because I can't be, so this service wouldn't matter to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagpieLee Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I thought gossip was expanding his/her service into the sms market niche. Didn't know EL would do it too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
