I agree completely. I've recently played through both Doom and Doom 2 at ultraviolence difficulty and without cheating, and wow, that game is genius. I mean, it's almost 10 years old and it's still utterly fantastic.
The thing about the levels is that they are designed very intelligently, so that it's not just a maze, or arena for killing demons, but an intricate puzzle. Once you factor in things like ammunition levels, it becomes all the more difficult.
An example: During the middle of Doom 2, I really began to run low on ammunition. Because of that, I just couldn't get through by force: I would be continuously beaten down and forced to retreat. But, there was an easier way through, using some secret transporters and running really fast. This shows that the solution is not always to run in with your guns blaring, even though you can do that. It amazing that it caters to a number of different playing styles.
If Doom 3 lives up to this beauty (and how can it not?) then I don't think I'll be leaving the house in a while... It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.
You're definitely not alone. It seems rather childish really, to have a "strong dislike" for something like a programming language. This isn't politics, it's computer science. You can do the same thing in one language that you can in any other.
Oh well, I guess that's what makes people so interesting. The plethora of personalities. Doesn't mean he's right, though.
You're right, though. Despite what people say, there is very much such a thing as a stupid question. I'd define it as one that could be easily answered with a minimum of thought and/or effort on the part of the questioner.
You make a good point about volunteer labour. When volunteerism is made into a hell by DDoS attack and the like, it is obviously discouraged.
But what on earth do those last 8 paragraphs have to do with you assertion that "technical people don't make good administrators"? Are you saying that a better administrator would be someone who doesn't know what the hell they're doing? I don't think so.
Precisely. Are they going to restrict WMP to playing only DRM-enabled audio files? It's not like it's the only audio playing application available. You can't stop people from using and sharing their existing MP3s, and you can't stop people from making MP3s in the future.
The only real reason for DRM is to give the RIAA a "safe" framework through which they can release digital songs through the Internet. This way, if you buy a song, you'll need to use WMP or some other DRM-aware audio player. And that player will prevent you from sharing or copying that data, theoretically.
But I don't think they're liable to stop selling CDs anytime soon. This patch doesn't strike me as a big deal.
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Oh come on. Hitler?
Why is this "false security"? It seems like a reasonable measure to me. These clubs just want to protect their customers.
Yeah; if they had guns, then he WOULD have been killed.
I'm sure someone will manage to port it now :)
ah, okay, that makes much more sense.
geez, do the editors even read the articles anymore?
I agree completely. I've recently played through both Doom and Doom 2 at ultraviolence difficulty and without cheating, and wow, that game is genius. I mean, it's almost 10 years old and it's still utterly fantastic.
The thing about the levels is that they are designed very intelligently, so that it's not just a maze, or arena for killing demons, but an intricate puzzle. Once you factor in things like ammunition levels, it becomes all the more difficult.
An example: During the middle of Doom 2, I really began to run low on ammunition. Because of that, I just couldn't get through by force: I would be continuously beaten down and forced to retreat. But, there was an easier way through, using some secret transporters and running really fast. This shows that the solution is not always to run in with your guns blaring, even though you can do that. It amazing that it caters to a number of different playing styles.
If Doom 3 lives up to this beauty (and how can it not?) then I don't think I'll be leaving the house in a while... It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.
You're definitely not alone. It seems rather childish really, to have a "strong dislike" for something like a programming language. This isn't politics, it's computer science. You can do the same thing in one language that you can in any other.
Oh well, I guess that's what makes people so interesting. The plethora of personalities. Doesn't mean he's right, though.
...k-i-l-l-e-d, "revoked."
Heh, are you afraid that we're going to slashdot AOL?
Slow Sunday night? *shrug*
You're right, though. Despite what people say, there is very much such a thing as a stupid question. I'd define it as one that could be easily answered with a minimum of thought and/or effort on the part of the questioner.
I didn't think that the sale of staple food items like bread were taxed.
now there's a great use for an educational network if i've ever seen one!
exactly.
oh, wait, are you implying that it's more?
Is it still not a good idea if that same hand also tries to cover your mouth?
lmfao
"English Colombia"
Well, you see, there's this thing called marketing...
Why not just let the ISPs do their own damn spam filtering? Let them figure something out, instead of letting them rely on free services.
You make a good point about volunteer labour. When volunteerism is made into a hell by DDoS attack and the like, it is obviously discouraged.
But what on earth do those last 8 paragraphs have to do with you assertion that "technical people don't make good administrators"? Are you saying that a better administrator would be someone who doesn't know what the hell they're doing? I don't think so.
I really like that: "Mug." It has a nice, dull sound to it. And it's concise! Thanks!
I believe that I'll incorporate it into my vernacular.
This isn't true for many floppy drives, actually.
For some, yes, but not in general.
Precisely. Are they going to restrict WMP to playing only DRM-enabled audio files? It's not like it's the only audio playing application available. You can't stop people from using and sharing their existing MP3s, and you can't stop people from making MP3s in the future.
The only real reason for DRM is to give the RIAA a "safe" framework through which they can release digital songs through the Internet. This way, if you buy a song, you'll need to use WMP or some other DRM-aware audio player. And that player will prevent you from sharing or copying that data, theoretically.
But I don't think they're liable to stop selling CDs anytime soon. This patch doesn't strike me as a big deal.
Oh yes, because I'm sure that all the loyal music pirates will dutifully convert all of their existing mp3s into a DRM-enabled music format.
I don't see how they're going to get their customers to start using this... I mean, it's not giving them any added value.
...any particular reason that LOTR is spelt with a zero?
this story has so little karma leverage it hurts.
you seem to have done pretty good anyways.
Like the parent said... you've got to do something with all of those AOL CDs.
Here's one possible solution; there might be others:
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