So, the U.S. uses complex simulations to predict terror attacks. Hypothetically, in response, terrorists use complex computers to predict US counter-attacks.
Eventually, the two sides solely use their computers, instead of actually attacking.
It gets a bit fuzzy when Matthew Broderick steps in and the computer learns the only positive outcome is not to fight at all.
Of course demos are important and competitive pressure SHOULD force all companies to release demos.
After playing Deux Ex I was pretty excited about Deux Ex II. However, even though I was above the minimum system spec (by a decent amount) the game wouldn't even load on my computer. So, no sequel for me.
Read the forums on the page. The editors are holding off on some "must be on the list" games (perhaps 32 games) that will likely include many you mention. Also, Tetris, most likely.
So, wait until that list comes out to get riled up.
I originally thought it was called vaporware because the product didn't actually exist. Now I realize it's called vaporware because the company is sniffing fumes. Lots and lots of fumes.
The article is a really good read, btw. What is wrong with this firm? No, wait, don't answer that.
Supposedly, the cast of TV's Friends has teamed with Maxis for complete image control of the new "Sims: Friends", which takes the level of not having real friends one step further.
Said series creator Wil Wright: "It's a perfect combination. People play the Sims to pretend like they have a real life and a job. People watch the TV show 'Friends' to pretend like they have a real group of close-knit friends. We're creating a real synergy here."
Geeks are disappointed with the decision, hoping for either a "Buffy" or "Farscape" version of the popular sim-game. Due to a lack of demand from the general public for either, geeks will likely hack the game to create it themselves.
-Gamespot
Huh? In the version I played there aren't castles or a military to speak of (soldiers, but they don't attack).
I understand the AI may seem simple, but I think there's a long-term v. short-term strategy that can be quite complex and difficult to implement in a computer version. For example, saving up say wheat to built a city. Do you save the wheat or do you just buy a devo card? Do you risk losing cards if a 7 is rolled?
I know very little about AI implementation, but it seems as though these would be complex factors that don't necessarily have easy answers.
My friends and I got hooked on Catan over the summer and found the Java version that you could use for netplay. Obviously, however, we prefered the real deal. Now, however, we're spread across the country, some of us without internet.
We talked about how strange it is that no "single-player" Settlers of Catan game (for computer) existed and hypothesized that it is due to the sheer complexity and the AI implementation would be quite difficult. There have been computer versions of Risk, but I actually think Settlers is more complex.
As I read elsewhere, no you can't. You need JAMMA, as MAME states in the EULA that you can't use it for profit. Starroms no doubt also have the same provision, as they'd surely want a cut.
I think your joke is funny, but to be fair sequels aren't necessarily rehashes of past hits. GT4 is primed to have something like 800 cars, Doom 3 is many many years past Doom II, most likely a much different game.
After all, as a Mac user I only have a handful of games and other Mac users I know have a handful of games.
Does that mean "the games are so damn good you only need a few"? Or does it mean that less games are available and many, like myself, have moved to PC or a console for gaming?
Sorry for being such a dolt. It's just - where I come from - "Windows" minus the W and with an L is "Lindows." So, I guess we have different spelling conventions here.
Sure, the market may not be free, but Microsoft is not going after Lindows as a means to stop Linux. They are doing it because it infringes up their trademark.
I was using the term "free market" because that is the term the poster who I responded to had used.
Since we don't see Microsoft going after Red Hat, Mandrake, etc, I have to counter that they are worried about Lindows infringing on their copyright, not about "blocking" Linux.
I know it's easy to jump on MS, but let's be honest: Lindows, as a word, doesn't mean anything. It's just Windows with an L instead of a W. It is OBVIOUSLY trying to cash in on the Windows franchise.
Oh, and with a neat 95% of the marketplace, I think MS is winning in the free market.
I think most Linux users actually dislike Lindows. Its a lame way to commercialize the OS.
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Let me see if I get your argument:
Both Conan and George were writing during the golden years of the simpsons. Both left. Show gets bad. Later, George came back and the show failed to right itself. Hence, Conan is overrated as a writer?
On the contrary, Conan, having written for SNL and the Simpsons, is a very good writer. I DO credit him with the golden years.
I really liked Goldeneye and Perfect Dark. I think they were really the first console FPSs that you could sit around and play with friends on the same screen.
Many an hour was wasted shooting eachother in Perfect Dark. In fact, I still prefer it to many other FPS games - the first player game was great and the multi-player is a great party game. But, to each his own I guess.
After looking around it seems as though after someone cracked Goldeneye and found the push button codes they removed them from Perfect Dark. To this day, no one has found the push-button codes for Perfect Dark so it may be safe to assume they aren't there.
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So, the U.S. uses complex simulations to predict terror attacks. Hypothetically, in response, terrorists use complex computers to predict US counter-attacks.
Eventually, the two sides solely use their computers, instead of actually attacking.
It gets a bit fuzzy when Matthew Broderick steps in and the computer learns the only positive outcome is not to fight at all.
Makes sense now.
Of course demos are important and competitive pressure SHOULD force all companies to release demos.
After playing Deux Ex I was pretty excited about Deux Ex II. However, even though I was above the minimum system spec (by a decent amount) the game wouldn't even load on my computer. So, no sequel for me.
So, wait until that list comes out to get riled up.
The article is a really good read, btw. What is wrong with this firm? No, wait, don't answer that.
Said series creator Wil Wright: "It's a perfect combination. People play the Sims to pretend like they have a real life and a job. People watch the TV show 'Friends' to pretend like they have a real group of close-knit friends. We're creating a real synergy here."
Geeks are disappointed with the decision, hoping for either a "Buffy" or "Farscape" version of the popular sim-game. Due to a lack of demand from the general public for either, geeks will likely hack the game to create it themselves.
-Gamespot
One little pickle incident... yes, we will miss Peter, but McDonalds is no Taco Bell.
In addition, lets not forget the KFC riot in Kansas that left numerous dead and injured.
MacDonalds Franchisee #457, Boise, ID.
Perhaps when you have actually read the books, instead of "extrapolating", you can provide meaningful insight.
I guess you could also "listen" to the NY Times with a text-to-speech converter, but most people would say you "read" the NY Times.
Perhaps its a regional thing. Or, perhaps its a knee-jerk conservative thing.
Yup, I too am glad we traded jobs and a prosperous economy for a president who doesn't engage in consentual sex with a woman who isn't his wife.
It was a good trade.
How would you do that exactly? He's an author.
Damn! Wow, that really answered my questions. Mod the parent (CuteAlien) up! Very informative about the AI issues with Settlers.
I understand the AI may seem simple, but I think there's a long-term v. short-term strategy that can be quite complex and difficult to implement in a computer version. For example, saving up say wheat to built a city. Do you save the wheat or do you just buy a devo card? Do you risk losing cards if a 7 is rolled?
I know very little about AI implementation, but it seems as though these would be complex factors that don't necessarily have easy answers.
We talked about how strange it is that no "single-player" Settlers of Catan game (for computer) existed and hypothesized that it is due to the sheer complexity and the AI implementation would be quite difficult. There have been computer versions of Risk, but I actually think Settlers is more complex.
In a twist, this time it was the hole tearing a new one.
Actually, considering how old this cliche is, I bet he answers the phone with "Where's the beef?"
As I read elsewhere, no you can't. You need JAMMA, as MAME states in the EULA that you can't use it for profit. Starroms no doubt also have the same provision, as they'd surely want a cut.
N's bringing bac Pac-Man? Guh?
After all, as a Mac user I only have a handful of games and other Mac users I know have a handful of games.
Does that mean "the games are so damn good you only need a few"? Or does it mean that less games are available and many, like myself, have moved to PC or a console for gaming?
Sorry for being such a dolt. It's just - where I come from - "Windows" minus the W and with an L is "Lindows." So, I guess we have different spelling conventions here.
Sure, the market may not be free, but Microsoft is not going after Lindows as a means to stop Linux. They are doing it because it infringes up their trademark. I was using the term "free market" because that is the term the poster who I responded to had used.
I know it's easy to jump on MS, but let's be honest: Lindows, as a word, doesn't mean anything. It's just Windows with an L instead of a W. It is OBVIOUSLY trying to cash in on the Windows franchise.
Oh, and with a neat 95% of the marketplace, I think MS is winning in the free market. I think most Linux users actually dislike Lindows. Its a lame way to commercialize the OS.
Let me see if I get your argument: Both Conan and George were writing during the golden years of the simpsons. Both left. Show gets bad. Later, George came back and the show failed to right itself. Hence, Conan is overrated as a writer? On the contrary, Conan, having written for SNL and the Simpsons, is a very good writer. I DO credit him with the golden years.
I really liked Goldeneye and Perfect Dark. I think they were really the first console FPSs that you could sit around and play with friends on the same screen. Many an hour was wasted shooting eachother in Perfect Dark. In fact, I still prefer it to many other FPS games - the first player game was great and the multi-player is a great party game. But, to each his own I guess.
After looking around it seems as though after someone cracked Goldeneye and found the push button codes they removed them from Perfect Dark. To this day, no one has found the push-button codes for Perfect Dark so it may be safe to assume they aren't there.