CoG isn't in danger of getting Foxed, is it?

[AboveAvgCharles]

I can't help but notice that the name CoG (Colony of Gamers), and the cog-shaped logo are vaguely reminiscent of Gears of War, what with their COG (Coalition of Ordered Governments, or whatever) and their cog-shaped logo. I can only assume that this far into the process any possible legal stickiness has been looked into and eliminated, right?

Not that I think there's any validity to this, honestly, but companies seem to tend to sue if you look at them wrong these days.

And Colony of Gamers is an awesome name.

[Wackman3000]

I love the name, I love the symbol. If I could suggest something, it would be to possibily implement the COG logo into the banner at the top. Even as simple as just replacing the C in Colony of Gamers to the Cog. I think it would look sharp and really tie it in with the logo.

[DangerousDaze]

Cogs are generic so I don't see there being an issue. There are plenty of cogs out there in logos etc.

[fitbabits]

Daze is correct.

And I'd also like to say the acronym CoG was a happy coincidence. Nothing more.

[Young Al Capone]

If Epic sued us who would boycott?

I know I would, but then I am one of the four people usually relegated to corner standing that didn't like Gears.

[Slack3r78]

I'd be seriously surprised if MS+Epic really cared.

[fitbabits]

I'd be seriously surprised if MS+Epic really cared.
Bottom line - I could easily take Cliff and Mark in a face-off.

[Wraith]

There's at least one other "Cog forum" out there. http://cogx.org/forums/index.php

[AboveAvgCharles]

True, but we all know this one is going to blow up!

Yeah, I really don't think there's a likelihood of this happening, just something that occurred to me.

[astranoir]

I love the name, I love the symbol. If I could suggest something, it would be to possibily implement the COG logo into the banner at the top. Even as simple as just replacing the C in Colony of Gamers to the Cog. I think it would look sharp and really tie it in with the logo.

It's on the flag.

[Raen]

Bottom line - I could easily take Cliff and Mark in a face-off.

He could. He's Scottish. They're hardcore.

[Wackman3000]

It's on the flag.

Wow, I barely noticed that. I still say the COG would look great in place of the C in colony, and add some emphasis on the name and banner besides a little flapping flag.

[rein]

Bottom line - I could easily take Cliff and Mark in a face-off.

...but what about a dance off?

[Superman's Dead]

I firmly support Spacely Sprockets.

[PathMaster]

I firmly support Spacely Sprockets.

Haha, nice.

[Widgetcraft]

Considering that there is a good chance that Mark Rein is lurking about on this very site, and that bap and fits have given both Epic and MS some good exposure in the past... I doubt it.

[shunoshi]

...but what about a dance off?

In Scotland isn't that the same thing?

[TrackZero]

Mark Rein

Careful there chief, you invoked his name. Per my conversation with Cliffy, he confirmed that's all it takes to make him appear. (Or at least lurk the thread.)

On that note, hi Mark!

[DoctorFinger]

Considering that there is a good chance that Mark Rein is lurking about on this very site, and that bap and fits have given both Epic and MS some good exposure in the past... I doubt it.They're still thanking him for the time he ripped Halo 3 to Reuters ;)

[Widgetcraft]

Careful there chief, you invoked his name. Per my conversation with Cliffy, he confirmed that's all it takes to make him appear. (Or at least lurk the thread.)

On that note, hi Mark!

You act like you don't Google your name every five minutes.

[fitbabits]

...but what about a dance off?
I can tap dance like a motherfucker. In a kilt!

[Doctor Setebos]

http://www.google.com/search?q=cog

Children's Oncology Group
Covenant of the Goddess
Concours Owners Group
Java Community Grid Kit
Cabot Oil Gas CP

Like others have said; it's hardly unique.

[wyeast]

It's on the flag.

To be fair, the way the flag is blowing in the non-existant space breeze it looks more like a goofy $ than a cog. :p :D

Thaaat's right. CoG. We're in it for the bank. ;)

[VerseD]

I'd be seriously surprised if MS+Epic really cared.

Especially since we're posting news about how awesome Gears of War 2 is. MS loves community-based marketing, so I'd say they're much more likely to come post here than try and shut us down.

[darkbase]

the flag is blowing in the non-existant space breeze

OH SHI-

wyeast just divided by zero!
I didn't even think of that.

[AboveAvgCharles]

non-existant space breeze
Clearly that's the solar wind.

[fitbabits]

To be fair, the way the flag is blowing in the non-existant space breeze it looks more like a goofy $ than a cog.

I don't recall anyone saying that the flag was made of any specific material. It could quite easily be made from aluminium, molded to that particular shape.

[Young Al Capone]

Careful there chief, you invoked his name. Per my conversation with Cliffy, he confirmed that's all it takes to make him appear. (Or at least lurk the thread.)

On that note, hi Mark!

Mark Rein actually called someone out on EvAv a few years ago, but I cannot remember what for. That was pretty funny.

There it is, good ol' Kam (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=354052#post354052). Has he made his way here yet?

[fitbabits]

Mark Rein actually called someone out on EvAv a few years ago, but I cannot remember what for. That was pretty funny.

I believe it was (the old) Kamalot.

[Evewalker]

The steampunk community would be rather upset if Cogs were copyrighted material. :)

[Bingley Joe]

...but what about a dance off?

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[Young Al Capone]

I believe it was (the old) Kamalot.

It was, I found it. I remembered it being a lot more funny back then.

[Doctor Setebos]

There it is, good ol' Kam (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=354052#post354052). Has he made his way here yet?Yes, he has. He posts under the name JayVe.

[Young Al Capone]

Yes, he has. He posts under the name JayVe.

Ah yes, I knew that, it is his gamertag.

[National Kato]

The real problem arises when Epic realizes that this site is bigger, better, and more badass than theirs.

[Spectre-7]

Careful there chief, you invoked his name. Per my conversation with Cliffy, he confirmed that's all it takes to make him appear. (Or at least lurk the thread.)

On that note, hi Mark!

What, like he's tramS kereD or something?

That's right... I dare not even type his name once for fear of summoning the beast.

[rinichanraar]

Bottom line - I could easily take Cliff and Mark in a face-off.

That's actually kind of hot and something I'd pay to see. And that's just you and Cliffy. Adding Mark Rein is just like a bonus or something.

And I mean that in the least perverted way I can think of. :p

[fitbabits]

That's actually kind of hot and something I'd pay to see. And that's just you and Cliffy. Adding Mark Rein is just like a bonus or something.

And I mean that in the least perverted way I can think of. :p
Thank you, I think! ;)

[Doctor Setebos]

What, like he's tramS kereD or something?

That's right... I dare not even type his name once for fear of summoning the beast.3000 A.D.

:eek:

[NoName]

Don't worry, I live close to the Epic office. If they tried something I could go give them a stern talking to. :)

Having not read this entire thread I hope it's still relatively on topic...

[Deadend]

I thought there was already a Gears of War contest that CoG is part of?

Sides, we are not a Coalition of Ordered Governments, we are a Colony of Gamers.

the flag is waving due to the way it is being planted... just like the moon landing.

[Spectre-7]

the flag is waving due to the way it is being planted... just like the moon landing.

So you're saying it's from a slight breeze on the sound-stage. That's perfectly logical. ;)

[Doctor Setebos]

I like how they appear to be using the flagpole to attack a native lifeform.

Them space plants is good eatin'.

[DoctorFinger]

To be fair, the way the flag is blowing in the non-existant space breeze it looks more like a goofy $ than a cog. :p :D

Thaaat's right. CoG. We're in it for the bank. ;)They're not in space, they're on a planet that just happens to have a non-oxygenated atmosphere, hence the helmets.

Come on, who would found a colony in space? :cool:

[Deadend]

They're not in space, they're on a planet that just happens to have a non-oxygenated atmosphere, hence the helmets.

Come on, who would found a colony in space? :cool:

It looks like Utah at night. Are those humans... or Aliens colonizing Earth to steal our games and take the open slots on our servers?

"Theyre Taking Our Gaaymes!" (South park Style)

[Spectre-7]

I like how they appear to be using the flagpole to attack a native lifeform.

Them space plants is good eatin'.


Ha!

Space... the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Community of Gamers. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly poke with pointed sticks what no man has poked before.

[JRR006]

Also, both of the flag-planters still very clearly have their hands on the flagpole! Even if there is a negligible atmosphere, they could be making it waver themselves. (I've seen too many specials debunking moon landing hoaxes...)

Ha!

Space... the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Community of Gamers. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly poke with pointed sticks what no man has poked before.

Don't specify "with pointed sticks"! Leave it out, and we'll sound a lot more Kirk-like.

[Young Al Capone]

I like how they appear to be using the flagpole to attack a native lifeform.

Them space plants is good eatin'.

Yeah, or harrassing something that has taken refuge in a hole or burrow.

Stupid space gophers, or space SNAKES!

[Doctor Setebos]

Yeah, or harrassing something that has taken refuge in a hole or burrow.

Stupid space gophers, or space SNAKES!Snakes on a mother fucking COLONY!

[Bingley Joe]

Don't worry, I live close to the Epic office. If they tried something I could go give them a stern talking to. :)

Having not read this entire thread I hope it's still relatively on topic...

To recap:

Fits went all Uwe Boll and challenged Mark Rein and Clifford B. to a sweat-laced cage match of writhing nakedness.

Derek "Desktop Commander" Smart, PhD. is going to referee it, and Rini is selling tickets and taking tasteful photographs. If anything goes wrong, you are going to step in and say "stop that" in your most authoritative voice.

Meanwhile, Bap and Fox will be exploring the galaxy and parts of Utah, while violating any weasels or snakes they find with a CoG flag made of aluminum, and covered in awesome.


.. I think that pretty much covers it so far ;)

[rinichanraar]

Thank you, I think! ;)

You're quite welcome! ;)

To recap:

Fits went all Uwe Boll and challenged Mark Rein and Clifford B. to a sweat-laced cage match of writhing nakedness.

Derek "Desktop Commander" Smart, PhD. is going to referee it, and Rini is selling tickets and taking tasteful photographs. If anything goes wrong, you are going to step in and say "stop that" in your most authoritative voice.

Meanwhile, Bap and Fox will be exploring the galaxy and parts of Utah, while violating any weasels or snakes they find with a CoG flag made of aluminum, and covered in awesome.


.. I think that pretty much covers it so far ;)

... Yeah, that pretty much sums it up perfectly right there. :)

[Inspector Fowler]

Scottish Deathmatch...I love it. The thought of settling copyright cases with a grudge match is incredibly appealing to me.

[AgtFox]

But CoG is already Foxed! ;)