What Spore May Spawn

ches_grin writes with "A new look at Spore, including a slideshow that examines the broad influence that the game is expected to exert on fields ranging from law to education. From the article: 'Spore's unprecedented level of user-generated content is sure to send ripple effects through and beyond the video-game world. Could the mass-market game provide the tipping point for the burgeoning retail trend of mass customization? How will it redefine the roles of game designers and publishers alike? We asked a variety of experts to predict the economic, educational, legal, and other effects of the game.'"

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Re:Customization is King

[drinkypoo]

How long have we been screaming for fully deformable terrain? When I miss someone with a rocket launcher I want it to take out the fucking wall.

This creates large problems when it comes to optimizing the map.

Yes, that's why I said Granted the technology hasn't been there, so it's understandable it's taken this long for even a few games to do such a thing. Please consider reading my comment before replying next time.

Re:Customization is King

[Jackmn]

I read your entire comment and I explained why it couldn't be done. Now die thanks.

Re:Customization is King

[drinkypoo]

I read your entire comment and I explained why it couldn't be done. Now die thank

1. Only an idiot states that something is impossible, especially when there is solid evidence that it is possible. QED, you are an idiot.
2. There are numerous examples of deformable terrain in the wild. In fact, you could find them by googling for "deformable terrain" which is exactly what I did. Most of them are not ready for prime time, but if they almost work today, we'll have enough processing power tomorrow. Thus again, you are an idiot.
3. Wishing death on someone for correcting your idiot ass makes you a little bitch, in the bargain.