Of course it wouldn't slow us down if the standards would be followed more tightly. Then it would come down to more of a who has more/less features or bloat or speed.
What are you talking about? This is the best tool ever for a DM.. no more having to have players draw maps, but you can do all sorts of interesting things with showing one image and hiding the other. Brilliant!
I'll be fairly loyal to WoW until more companies start putting out native clients for OS X. I've looked at some of the new MMORPGs that are emerging, looking quite good in some cases, but if I have to run it through VMWare or boot into Boot Camp, then I probably won't be trying it out. And I know the Mac audience is fairly small, but it still is frustrating.
I loved BioShock, as some have already mentioned, because of the atmosphere it generated. I know some people don't care at all, and simply run through every game they play, but I loved the fear and apprehension they included in the game as you start to learn about Rapture.
This teaser definitely appeals to me since I have a Little Sister themed ring tone and notification message on my cell phone. And yes, I may be a little disturbed.
... but scenes that created an air of foreboding. For instance, you walk down a dark hallway and see a vague shape jump around the corner. Go around the corner, and there's nothing there.
That's exactly what I loved about Bioshock. Especially the first few levels when you are still learning the game. You hear someone mumbling down the corridor and can see their shadow on the wall as they hack at something on the floor. Or hearing someone singing Sunday school songs as you walk past corpses and get just a faint glimpse of them walking past the door opening, a meat hook dragging on the floor behind them.
Now that inspires fear and anxiety. Doom 3 was (as everyone is mentioned) all about where they could put the next secret door with a monster to jump out at you.
Actually most non-geek people I know want to know where their mail program is, and don't like the less featured webmail. On the other hand I love gmail since I can get into my mail anywhere.
I like these types of books because as the lone developer for a consulting company, I don't have much of a chance to interact with other devs. We mostly focus on everything else, with me left to do any and all the software work that comes up. I've been out of school for almost 10 years now, and it's nice to find something that helps remind me of different ways to do things, or things that will help me later (or someone that may come behind me).
Unfortunately I was looking forward to trying this game, especially since it was available for OS X, and of course the interesting hype and all. And while I don't think they are going to notice that I don't purchase it, the limit on installations just seems beyond silly. I will accept some DRM if it makes them feel better but doesn't limit me beyond keeping a CD in the drive or perhaps a serial number around. But just as other people here have said, I can't tell you how many times I've installed Starcraft or Warcraft or Quake.. You get the point.
Unfortunately, working in the computer consulting industry, I have very much seen this type of attitude from managers/owners/PHBs where they are really too far removed to know how bad it is or they get sucked in by some 3rd party explaining how great (in this case) DRM will be for sales and helping combat piracy.
It was a bit out of the way to get to, but it was great to go and do the ride. My in-laws and wife went, and we still get a laugh recalling how the Borg actor chased my mother-in-law around the store asking if she was one of two. It's unfortunate it's closing, but without a current series on TV and it's previous location, I imagine it was hard to get a good draw. Perhaps they'll reinvent it a bit and someone else will give it a home closer to the main strips.
Actually the storyline is quite expansive in Warcraft. The problem is translating that into a MMORPG game without making it into more grinding just with different guys. I think it plays much better in the original gameplay, but maybe someday someone will come up with something better to replace grinding.
I'm afraid you may be right. That's the current trend in software and services in general lately. MMORPGs, anti-virus subscriptions, satellite radio, TV (regardless of flavor). For some reason, it actually bothers me that we could end up owning nothing, and renting everything. I'm also worried about the amount of money that is going out the door every month because of all those subscriptions.
I'll stick with OS X, thanks.
I've found the opposite for myself. As I've gotten older, I have less appreciation for killing that last boss, and prefer some puzzle solving/creative thinking in my games.
No censorship? Perhaps you are referring to some of the channels that host Howard Stern and such, but all of the music channels I listen to on XM still bleep out lyrics.
You are correct. I realized after I posted it that it sounded a bit whiney. It was meant to be more informative and less annoying. It was no doubt colored by my need for a post-lunch nap.
Slashdot Mirror
Of course it wouldn't slow us down if the standards would be followed more tightly. Then it would come down to more of a who has more/less features or bloat or speed.
What are you talking about? This is the best tool ever for a DM.. no more having to have players draw maps, but you can do all sorts of interesting things with showing one image and hiding the other. Brilliant!
Note: mostly funny, but sort of serious
I'll be fairly loyal to WoW until more companies start putting out native clients for OS X. I've looked at some of the new MMORPGs that are emerging, looking quite good in some cases, but if I have to run it through VMWare or boot into Boot Camp, then I probably won't be trying it out. And I know the Mac audience is fairly small, but it still is frustrating.
The 'Look Mr. B, an angel!' is for when I get a text message.
It's the song when you are crawling in the rafters seeing her for the first time:
Mr. Bubbles, Mr. Bubbles, are you there? Are you there? Come and give me lollies, come and bring me toffees. Teddy bears. Teddy bears.
I loved BioShock, as some have already mentioned, because of the atmosphere it generated. I know some people don't care at all, and simply run through every game they play, but I loved the fear and apprehension they included in the game as you start to learn about Rapture.
This teaser definitely appeals to me since I have a Little Sister themed ring tone and notification message on my cell phone. And yes, I may be a little disturbed.
Both +1 Funny and +1 Insightful.
... but scenes that created an air of foreboding. For instance, you walk down a dark hallway and see a vague shape jump around the corner. Go around the corner, and there's nothing there.
That's exactly what I loved about Bioshock. Especially the first few levels when you are still learning the game. You hear someone mumbling down the corridor and can see their shadow on the wall as they hack at something on the floor. Or hearing someone singing Sunday school songs as you walk past corpses and get just a faint glimpse of them walking past the door opening, a meat hook dragging on the floor behind them.
Now that inspires fear and anxiety. Doom 3 was (as everyone is mentioned) all about where they could put the next secret door with a monster to jump out at you.
Definitely on-topic. +1 Funny at least.
Actually most non-geek people I know want to know where their mail program is, and don't like the less featured webmail. On the other hand I love gmail since I can get into my mail anywhere.
I like these types of books because as the lone developer for a consulting company, I don't have much of a chance to interact with other devs. We mostly focus on everything else, with me left to do any and all the software work that comes up. I've been out of school for almost 10 years now, and it's nice to find something that helps remind me of different ways to do things, or things that will help me later (or someone that may come behind me).
Unfortunately I was looking forward to trying this game, especially since it was available for OS X, and of course the interesting hype and all. And while I don't think they are going to notice that I don't purchase it, the limit on installations just seems beyond silly. I will accept some DRM if it makes them feel better but doesn't limit me beyond keeping a CD in the drive or perhaps a serial number around. But just as other people here have said, I can't tell you how many times I've installed Starcraft or Warcraft or Quake.. You get the point. Unfortunately, working in the computer consulting industry, I have very much seen this type of attitude from managers/owners/PHBs where they are really too far removed to know how bad it is or they get sucked in by some 3rd party explaining how great (in this case) DRM will be for sales and helping combat piracy.
Intended as more of a +1 Funny, but at least you noticed.
I can't quite recall who you mean... hmmm..
I'm glad at least one other person was thinking this. =)
It was a bit out of the way to get to, but it was great to go and do the ride. My in-laws and wife went, and we still get a laugh recalling how the Borg actor chased my mother-in-law around the store asking if she was one of two. It's unfortunate it's closing, but without a current series on TV and it's previous location, I imagine it was hard to get a good draw. Perhaps they'll reinvent it a bit and someone else will give it a home closer to the main strips.
Actually the storyline is quite expansive in Warcraft. The problem is translating that into a MMORPG game without making it into more grinding just with different guys. I think it plays much better in the original gameplay, but maybe someday someone will come up with something better to replace grinding.
Everything is better with a hint of lime though!
I'm afraid you may be right. That's the current trend in software and services in general lately. MMORPGs, anti-virus subscriptions, satellite radio, TV (regardless of flavor). For some reason, it actually bothers me that we could end up owning nothing, and renting everything. I'm also worried about the amount of money that is going out the door every month because of all those subscriptions. I'll stick with OS X, thanks.
I've found the opposite for myself. As I've gotten older, I have less appreciation for killing that last boss, and prefer some puzzle solving/creative thinking in my games.
No censorship? Perhaps you are referring to some of the channels that host Howard Stern and such, but all of the music channels I listen to on XM still bleep out lyrics.
I found that funny as well. I also enjoyed how annoyed someone could get by just posting a link as opposed to making people look it up themselves.
For those of us who had to look it up again: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_effect
You are correct. I realized after I posted it that it sounded a bit whiney. It was meant to be more informative and less annoying. It was no doubt colored by my need for a post-lunch nap.
It doesn't work at all if you have Firefox set to automatically search for text when you start typing.