Well, I was a bit disappointed in it, and here's why:
Because they went third-person 3D, the towns and world are kinda small (compaired to the other Ultimas). I was used to having to TRAVEL to get somewhere, in Ultima IX, it wasn't much of a travel as much as a small walk... And there aren't that many "side quests" to work on, either...
Other than that, the game was relatively long, and the story is pretty good. Graphics are great, but I woulda accepted worse graphics for a bigger world...
I say give'r a go. The last in the story, so might as well wrap it up...
I have to reach into my memory, but I believe the "CircleMud" codebase was skill based, not level based. Get a coder to add wizzbangs, and you have this "tradesman class" EQ2 will have.
If you really think about it, the system that EQ and UO use are just glorified mud codebases. The graphics add quite a bit, and the network code would HAVE to change (although, from the stories I've heard about UO's lag...), but when you get down to the nitty gritty, its just a mud system.
Making it skill based so you don't have to do the 'hack-n-slash' thing was introduced in muds a long time ago. Actually, this would probably be "considered" copying from UO's skill system (although UO was the first MUD with graphics).
I'd be more worried about the "finding a loophole around the copyright protection" clause of the DMCA. Isn't the EULA a part of the copyright you must agree to?
I could be wrong, but I didn't think they stopped making transformers? I remember flipping the channels on a saturday mornign to find a show. It was all done with CG and they were dinosaurs, instead of cars and stuff, but it was called Transformers...
I have friends that are working at McDonalds with CS degrees, and someone has the gaul to complain about keeping his job, just having one bad paycheck?
I'd be happy I could keep my job in bad times.
And, not only pointing to the memo, but stating that management is just cutting other peoples pay so they can have their bonuses?
This isn't an "AskSlashdot", this is a "publically flame my company on Slashdot."
Yeah, your pissed (I would be too), but is this the right way to handle the situation? Or are you sinking to the same level as the "management" (or at least how you view the management).
For the record, I don't work for that company (and I'm not in management, anyway).
Well, here's my example of open source writing. Bruce Eckel's books are available for free on the internet, including books he isn't finished with, yet.
He also makes a living on selling them (hell, I own two of them).
My question for Mr.Katz:
Where can I find a copy of your book online (for free)?
PS - yeah, I broke the Blackout. Sue me.
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Torture is another matter entirely, however
I'll get modded down for this (and you) are completely off topic, but toture is just as bad.
Honestly, your average consumer doesn't watch TV on his/her computer (not a whole lot watch DVD's on their machines, either. Especially if they own a DVD player for their TV).
TiVo/replayTV makes life easier for the person that comes home, sits in their couch, and flips on the tube (it gives them something THEY want to watch, regardless of time).
This is why TiVo/replayTV is successful, and "computer digital VCR"'s don't.
Not everything is better if you put it on your computer.
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Turing and his studies of Automata is a shoe-in for anything Computer related.
Well, I was a bit disappointed in it, and here's why:
Because they went third-person 3D, the towns and world are kinda small (compaired to the other Ultimas). I was used to having to TRAVEL to get somewhere, in Ultima IX, it wasn't much of a travel as much as a small walk... And there aren't that many "side quests" to work on, either...
Other than that, the game was relatively long, and the story is pretty good. Graphics are great, but I woulda accepted worse graphics for a bigger world...
I say give'r a go. The last in the story, so might as well wrap it up...
I have to reach into my memory, but I believe the "CircleMud" codebase was skill based, not level based. Get a coder to add wizzbangs, and you have this "tradesman class" EQ2 will have.
If you really think about it, the system that EQ and UO use are just glorified mud codebases. The graphics add quite a bit, and the network code would HAVE to change (although, from the stories I've heard about UO's lag...), but when you get down to the nitty gritty, its just a mud system.
Hah! Merchants blow! I can out till any farmer here. HAVE YOU SEEN THE SIZE OF MY CORN?!?!
True true.
Making it skill based so you don't have to do the 'hack-n-slash' thing was introduced in muds a long time ago. Actually, this would probably be "considered" copying from UO's skill system (although UO was the first MUD with graphics).
I don't think making a liver out of greasy fat is the best way to go...
Ouch! Agreed. Although, after MONTHS it was eventually fixed.
Lets see I was on 15 out of the 44 projects there. Not bad, eh?
Currently, I'm working on a system to contain virus outbreaks so scientists can study virii within major cities...
... when I make my next batch of "rat-tat-tooie" (its a squash dish for the non-cooking mods).
Boucher's PowerRanking is 77 of 437 in Congress. Semi-high, but not high enough to make a difference without help...
I'd be more worried about the "finding a loophole around the copyright protection" clause of the DMCA. Isn't the EULA a part of the copyright you must agree to?
Yeah, yeah, IANAL
Honestly, DPI and refresh rates should tell you everything about a monitor. Honesly, a review?
/. frontpage to me...
Seems a waste of
Best part? Look at the book review guidlines
Towards the bottom... The sixth point...
Readability and flow are important. Strive for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation in your review
Isn't that an offshoot of Logged-in Anonymous Bunch of Internet Abusers (LABIA)?
...Should Alan Cox start a fight in all countries, or should he just deal with Linux and let the fights go on with diplomats and politicians?
Besides, how much power does he have outside the internet? Leave the fights to the popular, not the techies.
Go up to a non-techie type and ask them about "Alan Cox" (they'll probably giggle for reasons you'll find at score:-1).
I could be wrong, but I didn't think they stopped making transformers? I remember flipping the channels on a saturday mornign to find a show. It was all done with CG and they were dinosaurs, instead of cars and stuff, but it was called Transformers...
I have friends that are working at McDonalds with CS degrees, and someone has the gaul to complain about keeping his job, just having one bad paycheck?
I'd be happy I could keep my job in bad times.
And, not only pointing to the memo, but stating that management is just cutting other peoples pay so they can have their bonuses?
This isn't an "AskSlashdot", this is a "publically flame my company on Slashdot."
Yeah, your pissed (I would be too), but is this the right way to handle the situation? Or are you sinking to the same level as the "management" (or at least how you view the management).
For the record, I don't work for that company (and I'm not in management, anyway).
Wanna hear something freaky? Not only do you live near me (I'm from Mason), we've probably worked together (I'm a contractor).
... it isn't Java
*rimshot*
uh... wait,... that wasn't a rimshot... that was the sound of downmoderation... *grumble*
Geeeeez... that's like a pressbox in a sports stadium.
I live about 10 minutes from the Springdale, OH theater, but they have nothing like that (and its only a couple years old).
The smaller chunks burst into beautiful firework displays as they hit the windows of our touring craft.. the larger chunks?
Read this
The office closing only handles debris smaller than 1cm. Anything larger is handled by the US Space Command (military, not NASA).
Well, here's my example of open source writing. Bruce Eckel's books are available for free on the internet, including books he isn't finished with, yet.
He also makes a living on selling them (hell, I own two of them).
My question for Mr.Katz:
Where can I find a copy of your book online (for free)?
PS - yeah, I broke the Blackout. Sue me.
Torture is another matter entirely, however
I'll get modded down for this (and you) are completely off topic, but toture is just as bad.
Interesting read? Try Matthew 5 - 7: Sermon on the Mount. That's some radical religious thinking for you.
Don't mean to stir up a religious battle or flamewar. Just thought I'd respond to your misperception.
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s/aren't/don't
And anonymous reviewer? Hehehe, that's classic.
Honestly, your average consumer doesn't watch TV on his/her computer (not a whole lot watch DVD's on their machines, either. Especially if they own a DVD player for their TV).
TiVo/replayTV makes life easier for the person that comes home, sits in their couch, and flips on the tube (it gives them something THEY want to watch, regardless of time).
This is why TiVo/replayTV is successful, and "computer digital VCR"'s don't.
Not everything is better if you put it on your computer.