Rise of Nations is a great RTS that I still play regularly. It incorporates some elements from Civilization (like only being able to build in territory you control), has 18 nations with unique units and abilities, and a few 'conquer the world' campaigns. An updated version is available on Steam for $20 (US), but it goes on sale for $5 from time to time.
This is interesting, but I have to wonder how much the fact that the best human players have optimized their strategy to beat humans is a factor. I'd like to see whether the AI would maintain its advantage when the human players have become more familiar with its play style.
They've announced they've discontinued sale of the product in the US, but they aren't pulling the product from store shelves. There was no mention about discontinuing sale in Canada and Australia, where they also operate, but the 'where to buy' page on their site does not list the teething gel/tablets in the drop down list of products you can search for in those countries.
Oh, they're definitely taking a loss on this--the $10 Uber credit alone should indicate that. But I expect it's still a lot cheaper and more memorable than an ad that airs during the Super Bowl.
So, exactly why is this moved now, and why is this blamed on Trump?
Because the president of the United States has gone on record saying he doesn't believe global warming is real and supports nuclear proliferation? This is likely to have serious implications for efforts to fight these two global threats.
but at least they got their audience right, idiots that cant figure out the slightest thing, and they pay the premium for it too!
So... a product that doesn't require knowledge of the underlying system and just works smoothly and quietly while the user can just focus on what they actually bought the product for? Yeah, those Mac users are real suckers--I can't believe they actually think that sort of thing is worth paying extra for!
Less sarcastically, if I buy a car, I don't want to have to learn mechanic skills and spend time constantly tweaking things to keep it running smoothly. I just want to put in gas and drive. In addition to that, at most, I need perform minor maintenance or pay someone a small fee to do so--and when the car needs some, it tells me! Why are Mac users idiots and suckers for wanting that sort of experience with their computers?
Not at all. The browser is a tool of the user to interpret the code on a website. How it behaves as a result should be up to the user. Realistically, it usually ends up being decided by the browser maker, but the page's developers shouldn't come first.
Maybe it depends on whether you declare your belief to be the absolute truth 'because' or if you start looking for evidence to support/refute your belief, test hypotheses, and are willing to change your viewpoint on what is discovered.
If all her media, contacts, calendar, purchased apps, etc. is on iTunes and other Apple services--especially if she has an iPad or Mac that integrates with her iPhone--changing to an Android phone is not a simple matter.
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It isn't news, either. Or nerds. Hell, it isn't even for!
Sending a cease and desist letter to a site is as dirty as they can get?
What's to be impressed about? The computer will obviously be younger than 7.
Personally, I'm amazed that it took Donkey Kong three years to make it into the Hall of Fame.
What makes you think that the decision to recycle, reuse, and remake is coming from the writers?
Ah, you mean the reason I wear earplugs when I go to the movies?
Rise of Nations is a great RTS that I still play regularly. It incorporates some elements from Civilization (like only being able to build in territory you control), has 18 nations with unique units and abilities, and a few 'conquer the world' campaigns. An updated version is available on Steam for $20 (US), but it goes on sale for $5 from time to time.
That's amazing! I've got the same combination on my luggage!
They can, but they have the courage not to.
Nothing's gonna change my world...
This is interesting, but I have to wonder how much the fact that the best human players have optimized their strategy to beat humans is a factor. I'd like to see whether the AI would maintain its advantage when the human players have become more familiar with its play style.
They've announced they've discontinued sale of the product in the US, but they aren't pulling the product from store shelves. There was no mention about discontinuing sale in Canada and Australia, where they also operate, but the 'where to buy' page on their site does not list the teething gel/tablets in the drop down list of products you can search for in those countries.
Come on... You don't build cocks--you erect them.
Oh, they're definitely taking a loss on this--the $10 Uber credit alone should indicate that. But I expect it's still a lot cheaper and more memorable than an ad that airs during the Super Bowl.
Because the president of the United States has gone on record saying he doesn't believe global warming is real and supports nuclear proliferation? This is likely to have serious implications for efforts to fight these two global threats.
Thank god they at least cashed in on the 3D wave when they had the chance and got the huge payouts that returned.
It sounds like someone has watched Ringu too many times.
So... a product that doesn't require knowledge of the underlying system and just works smoothly and quietly while the user can just focus on what they actually bought the product for? Yeah, those Mac users are real suckers--I can't believe they actually think that sort of thing is worth paying extra for!
Less sarcastically, if I buy a car, I don't want to have to learn mechanic skills and spend time constantly tweaking things to keep it running smoothly. I just want to put in gas and drive. In addition to that, at most, I need perform minor maintenance or pay someone a small fee to do so--and when the car needs some, it tells me! Why are Mac users idiots and suckers for wanting that sort of experience with their computers?
Not at all. The browser is a tool of the user to interpret the code on a website. How it behaves as a result should be up to the user. Realistically, it usually ends up being decided by the browser maker, but the page's developers shouldn't come first.
Going by the current US presidential race, I'd say the system is showing signs of instability and needs to be rebooted.
Maybe it depends on whether you declare your belief to be the absolute truth 'because' or if you start looking for evidence to support/refute your belief, test hypotheses, and are willing to change your viewpoint on what is discovered.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing. They just need to make sure they hold out for enough punches in Shkreli's face to make it worth it.
Well, how invested is she in the Apple platform?
If all her media, contacts, calendar, purchased apps, etc. is on iTunes and other Apple services--especially if she has an iPad or Mac that integrates with her iPhone--changing to an Android phone is not a simple matter.
If you're planning a comprehensive fitness and diet plan, it's generally considered helpful to know how many calories you're burning.
"Data! Data! Data! I can't make bricks without clay." - Sherlock Holmes
Or many men don't wash their hands after using a urinal, though that does mean they won't be using the hand dryer, either...