From the article: The game engine that Counter-Strike is based upon is extremely good for modelling buildings and visualising architecture compared to the alternatives on the market, Christian Güttler told the news-bureau Ritzau.
I'm just wondering why he's using Counter-Strike in particular. Why not just the plain vanilla Half-Life engine? Or even still, the Quake or Quake II engine, which are open-source and can be changed to meet one's needs.
Has Counter-Strike changed the Half-Life engine dramatically?
... The engine that powered Tribes & Tribes 2, the Torque engine, is available for $100.00USD. I believe you can use it royalty-free, 'til you've made half a million (USD). Not too shabby!
Sorry, I forgot to address the "screenshots don't really mean much these days" issue.;)
What I meant was since most games coming out now have fantastic graphics, the "gee-whiz" factor is getting a little tired, y'know?
Unreal II, for example, has AWESOME graphics, but it's just the same run-and-gun game that've been around since the Doom days. Not that I dislike running around and shooting the crap outta monsters, but a little innovation goes a long way.
Since when have was lousy graphics been a hall mark of a good game?
Sorry, perhaps I mis-phrased that: I meant that you don't NEED good graphics for a great game. Look at NetHack. Sure, it's been around for a while, but the graphics haven't been improved, 'cause they're not really needed. They work fine the way they are. Sure, they're ugly, but the underlying game holds up well enough to do without snazzy effects.
How many recent Good Titles with Bad Graphics can you think of?
Well, the list can go on, but my point is that some games can stand up to having not-so-stellar graphics, providing the gameplay is good enough. And, while I agree with your point, re: interaction between the player and the game, I believe that, so long as the story/game itself is compelling, this effect can be achieved without any 3D or alpha-blending or gratuitous lens flares or real-time lighting or...
Bear in mind, too, that this is a game created by TWO people. Many 'homebrewed' games lack the resources to make outstanding graphics.
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 box powdered sugar
1 1/2 packages graham crackers
1 package chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine or 1/4 cup milk
Combine margarine, peanut butter, powdered sugar and graham crackers. Press mixture in pan. Melt chips and 2 tablespoons of margarine or milk. Spread over graham cracker crust. Refrigerate. Cut when cool.
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I'm just wondering why he's using Counter-Strike in particular. Why not just the plain vanilla Half-Life engine? Or even still, the Quake or Quake II engine, which are open-source and can be changed to meet one's needs.
Has Counter-Strike changed the Half-Life engine dramatically?
They simply employ this =).
Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the veal.
Tree of Life? We'd better keep an eye out for these guys! =)
So you're saying they post on Slashdot? ;)
...Are available on tape at Amazon, and probably MP3 somewhere. ;)
... it's hanging out with James Cameron. ;)
But how's the filter supposed to know when I want to see hot, naked teens? ;)
Dude, be careful! Too much crazy Tatu stuff will get you fired! ;)
Before you get one, at least learn how to spell it! It's tattoo. =)
... The engine that powered Tribes & Tribes 2, the Torque engine, is available for $100.00USD. I believe you can use it royalty-free, 'til you've made half a million (USD). Not too shabby!
They've probably all been turned into Linux routers. =)
I've been smoking for years and I've never once had rabies!
Sounds like someone didn't get nominated! =)
I was expecting a FAQ about the anime versions of this, this, and maybe this. =)
Steven Wright said something along that line: "Why is it a penny for your thought, but you have to put your 2 cents in? Somebody's makin' a penny."
Sorry, I forgot to address the "screenshots don't really mean much these days" issue. ;)
What I meant was since most games coming out now have fantastic graphics, the "gee-whiz" factor is getting a little tired, y'know?
Unreal II, for example, has AWESOME graphics, but it's just the same run-and-gun game that've been around since the Doom days. Not that I dislike running around and shooting the crap outta monsters, but a little innovation goes a long way.
Sorry, perhaps I mis-phrased that: I meant that you don't NEED good graphics for a great game. Look at NetHack. Sure, it's been around for a while, but the graphics haven't been improved, 'cause they're not really needed. They work fine the way they are. Sure, they're ugly, but the underlying game holds up well enough to do without snazzy effects.
This is, of course a VERY subjective list:
Master of Orion 3
Civilization III or any of the Civ series, for that matter
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Well, the list can go on, but my point is that some games can stand up to having not-so-stellar graphics, providing the gameplay is good enough. And, while I agree with your point, re: interaction between the player and the game, I believe that, so long as the story/game itself is compelling, this effect can be achieved without any 3D or alpha-blending or gratuitous lens flares or real-time lighting or ...
Bear in mind, too, that this is a game created by TWO people. Many 'homebrewed' games lack the resources to make outstanding graphics.
Personally, I'll just wait for a demo before judging whether or not the game is crap. Screenshots don't mean very much these days...
And anyhow, since when do lousy graphics == bad gameplay?
Just my two cents.
Here you go:
Willy Wonka Bars Candy Recipe
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 box powdered sugar
1 1/2 packages graham crackers
1 package chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine or 1/4 cup milk
Combine margarine, peanut butter, powdered sugar and graham crackers. Press mixture in pan. Melt chips and 2 tablespoons of margarine or milk. Spread over graham cracker crust. Refrigerate. Cut when cool.
For God's sake, man! Turn off your computer! ;)
Seriously. My damned machine heats up the entire apartment!
In SOVIET RUSSIA....
Which is more likely?
a) Sequel to Daikatana
b) Duke Nukem Forver
I highly doubt either will happen in my lifetime. Although, I am pretty out-of-shape, and I smoke... ;)
Here's a Win32 version of "Mail-Order Monsters". I haven't tried it yet, though. Have fun!
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Let's hope it'll be more Grim Fandango than Money Island 4. =)