Where's Necromancer Games' site?

[Krael]

*warning, technical content ahead*

Ok, I did a bit of searching, and the problem is clearly DNS related.

First off, a whois on the necromancergames.com domain shows the DNS servers for the domain to be:

Z1.NS.NYC1.GLOBIX.NET
Z1.NS.SJC1.GLOBIX.NET

These DNS servers are what are called 'Authoritive' for the entire necromancergames.com domain (and all subdomains), they house the actual information for the domain, the MX (mail) records, the A records (address), etc.

The problem comes when you ask those DNS servers for the information. Normally doing a DNS lookup using those dns servers returns the proper information. In this case, I was getting a 'server failed' message.

Next, trying to do a 'dig' on their DNS servers reveals the problem. When queried for the A or MX records for the necromancergames.com domain, they are instead returning back the Nameserver records for the root nameservers, not the website. This means that when queried from here, the DNS server is claiming no knowledge of the domain, and instead referring us back up the chain.

In order to fix it, someone from Necromancer Games needs to contact Globix, and get the DNS records fixed.

 

[ssampier]

It stinks it's still down. I hope it's a DNS issue.

 

[Grazzt]

Definitely a technical issue....NG is still alive and kicking

 

[Khuxan]

Maybe an Aussie could ping www.necromancergames.com and tell us the IP address he gets?

I'm an Aussie and Firefox couldn't find the server at www.necromancergames.com. I wonder if AusSnow can still access it.

 

[JVisgaitis]

When queried for the A or MX records for the necromancergames.com domain, they are instead returning back the Nameserver records for the root nameservers, not the website.

This is typically indicative of a zone file not being cut for the DNS servers. That's usually the case. I work Tech Support at Network Solutions and I see this all the time...

 

[PatrickLawinger]

As I understand it there was some sort of power outage in Georgia where the server is housed. Not sure what that did but it'll get fixed eventually.

As has already been stated, Necromancer Games is still around and plans to be for quite some time. WW (er, whatever the new name is) is still our publishing partner for at least 3 more books going through to mid/late 2007. The merged company is assessing what other projects/deals they are going to continue with. This is something pretty standard when companies merge. The merger does not effect Necromancer Games.

Thanks,
Patrick

 

[froggie]

technical difficulties

The server had a power outage and is being restored (love those storms). I do not have an estimate on how long it will take, but I'll keep you posted.

In other news, no we are not going away. The WW relationship will include the 2007 releases...Artifacts will be in June, and City of Brass at Gencon. Tegel Manor is TBD. We are still deciding what to do w/ the other WW releases we had planned, and our dance card at Kenzer is still quite full (10 more books in production currently).

Clark and I are still discussing options, and what those are I'll leave for him to discuss.

Bill

 

[ssampier]

Thanks Bill. You know you are our favorite (only?) frog god.

 

[Nightfall]

Our only Frog god!

Just like Clark/Orcus is still the Undying Prince!

 

[Olaf the Stout]

Unable to reach it from the land of Oz. Although judging by all the posts on this thread Aus Snow appears to be the odd one out in that regard.

Olaf the Stout