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  1. Re:Is there any other option, Linus? by lucasnate1 · · Score: 1 · on Linus Torvalds Calls Intel Patches 'Complete and Utter Garbage' (lkml.org)

    "My understanding is that for Dwarf Fortress it is currently single threaded performance which is the limiting factor."

    http://www.bay12forums.com/smf...

  2. Re:The Plant by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Insightful · on Startup Offers Pay-Per-Page E-Books

    That's some interesting excuses and language twisting there.

    So, every other downloader voluntarily paying proves that voluntary payment doesn't work? Another missing detail is how many were there downloaders in total.

    "We're not making enough!!!" and "Extend copyrights!" are also nice demonstrations of entitlement. Surely, every writer and musician's entitled to a new car every month. If their work brings them just a usual $3-6k a month (you know, like this guy, for example), it's surely because everyone's robbing them, not because they overvalue themselves.

  3. Re:The problem is not the graphics by Darth+Hamsy · · Score: 2 · on The Brilliance of Dwarf Fortress

    Dwarf Therapist A thousand times, this. Game is near unplayable without it, imo.

  4. Re:I love the concept, but... by RKThoadan · · Score: 4, Informative · on The Brilliance of Dwarf Fortress

    If you want to give it another try there are plenty of well done tilesets for it now. I generally recommend getting the lazy newb pack which has all the enhancements you need.

    Link: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=59026.0

  5. Counterpoint: Dwarf fortress by qvatch · · Score: 3, Informative · on Why Creators Should Never Read Their Forums

    Case in counterpoint, Dwarf Fortress and it's most active forum frequented and responded to by the game creator. He answers questions, takes (in an ineffable manner) suggestions, and otherwise participates in the enjoyment of his game. Example: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=60554.msg1848408#msg1848408 Dwarf fortress: http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Dwarf_Fortress:About

  6. Re:Piracy is unimportant. Is rocks juice. by Ranzear · · Score: 2, Informative · on Estimating Game Piracy More Accurately

    Don't forget Toady making $16,104 in a month just by releasing a new version.

    Indeed, its a 'donation' system, but thats about as close as you get to 'Pay what you want' without the same words.

  7. Re:Ayn Rand, do you hear me? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative · on The Humble Indie Bundle

    If only they get that kind of money month after month...

    2010
    April Donations: $16,104.49
    March Donations: $4,387.99
    February Donations: $1,452.57
    January Donations: $2,291.50
    2009
    December Donations: $4,762.98
    November Donations: $5,122.29
    October Donations: $1,759.27
    September Donations: $2,138.21
    August Donations: $2,510.86
    July Donations: $2,202.37
    June Donations: $2,723.83
    May Donations: $2,221.92
    April Donations: $2,549.15
    March Donations: $2,997.46
    February Donations: $1,428.62
    January Donations: $2,099.48
    2008
    December Donations: $5,279.49
    November Donations: $1,305.10
    October Donations: $1,868.30
    September Donations: $1,695.48

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