Perhaps it is also interesting to ensure that each event doesn't last too long. It would be most beneficial if each player could play his best for each match; and if they have to play for 6+ hours I can see why some feel the need to keep their focus by artificial means.
Well I never bought any gold in WoW at all. But getting 300 riding on two of my characters was insanely boring and pretty much killed off some of the enjoyment for me. In retrospect I wish I had just bought the gold online and saved the time. Then again seeing as cancelling my WoW account gave me loads of free time I guess it all worked out in the end.
I agree with what is written above. Warhammer is great fun, and the Public Quest and Group system is a mechanic I have no doubt will be replicated by others soon.
Also Shaman is fantastic class to play, for me, the Waaagh! system combined with the fact that you have an Offensive and Defensive target makes it easy to go between DPS and healing in a group/warband.
Having played Shaman, Black Orc and Marauder mostly I would say that they all feel unique, challenging, yet fairly easy to get into. The fact that the ability list gives information about if it is an "Damaging/Healing/Buff/Debuff" ability, and what Path it falls under, makes oversight very easy.
Well it is amount 100.000 players world wide. So it might not be "open" as such, but it is a significant increase to the amount of testers they have had in the beta up to this point.
Two four cities removed is hardly "half the content". In fact the amount of content in the game is staggering. Personally I am looking forward to the game going live with great enthusiasm.
Well I guess it can be credited with pushing the limit a bit. Realism has always been a very subjective concept within the computer game industry. Without offering any examples I feel certain I have read advertisement and reviews talking about "level of realism" since games began offering Jumping.
Mount&Blade looks like a great concept, especially since they open up so much for mod makers. Now that they have been picked up by Paradox I am sure the attention dealt this game will only increase. If it generates enough interest I am sure we will quickly see updated versions of this game. Just hope one of those runs on Linux:P
It is good that games like Sins of the Solar Empire, and other Stardock titles, show people that you can make a great game without a great budget. And sell it for a profit without over the top anti-piracy measures.
I reckon a nootbook, or even a subnootbook, is a bit more than just a "gadget". Its in both the interest of people working on Ubuntu, and companies like Dell who use their product, to keep functionality going.
While the community based support for Linux have always been enough to cover my needs; there are a number of people offering Linux support who is more than willing to take your money and give you all the additional help you would require.
With the Open Source community continuing to grow I am certain it is only a matter of time until Linux gets the recognition it is beginning to deserve.
Well I reckon as with all applications they will get better, and if they get good enough they are going to quickly become standard. Whatever makes the line move quicker at the register is a benefit for the company.
Well knowing all the PLU codes for all the types of vegetables can be hard, depending on how big a selection the store has. Used to work at a grocery store; had a very very wide selection of stuff. I imagine any vegetable recognizing application would be useful regardless of whether you weight on scales in the shop or at the checkout.
Norway has decided that all official documents must be available through ODF, PDF or HTML; which ever is most suited to the information in question. Also schools and public offices must accept ODF as a valid format. This is because no policy should require citizens to purchase expensive software to use public services. Among other things.
Hehe, that will happen. But still I have never used a computer help service. I do not have a formal education or anything like that, but messing about have made me capable of changing OS and hardware without difficulty. And if there is a problem I know enough to find out how to fix it.
Of course having this grail of knowledge has made me designated computer repair man among my immediate family and friends. This means I can relate to a lot of the crap support people have to go through. Like sticking up with shit like "I crashed after you where here last! Therefore it is your fault!" *sigh*
Unfortunately I feel that my family's experience and knowledge of things computer and internet related is pretty much on par with what your average politicians know. They listen to oversimplifications offered by those wanting to push decisions in various directions and generally accept what they are told on face value. One told me once "how can open source software ever be better than what is made by paid skilled workers?". Then again after many years some of them are gradually beginning to understand how to update their browser, virus-scanner, and why they should use Open Office for their marginal writing needs. (Again just like politicians; who knew they were just like real people).
Like a game focused upon beating other teams and players? Personally I like the concept of an Online Avatar, and I like the concept of fighting other players over objectives and glory. If that game looks like WoW in many ways, and handles like WoW when it comes to interface and hotkeys; I don't much care. All I care about is how much does gear count and will the fighting feel like it have a purpose. If a game can satisfy me in those ways I am happy. Don't have to be new in many other ways, it just have to be good at those things.
Then again principles of evolution comes into play on the computer marked. Lots of shit get manufactured, every once in a while a gem comes along that sticks around for a while and send the expectations of customers in new directions. Doom showed that there where many gamers interested in paying for such an experience, so a lot of knock of crap came along, and a few that pushed the limit.
Eventually the MMO marked will break up as different concepts and worlds becomes available. Over the next decade I feel confident we will see the emergence of several new MMOs that will stick around for a long time. Then again, only time will tell as they say.
Maybe there should be some sort of script that would enable all links from Slashdot to swallow up a disproportionate amount of bandwidth. Once again reclaim the might that was Slashdot!
Have played the WAR beta for well over a month now and so far it's bloody good fun. After three years of WoW Warhammer feels fresher, tighter, and better designed. Of course such is to be expected from any MMO that hopes to stick around. We will just have to wait and see how everything comes together.
Personally I am fired up and eagerly awaiting the launch so I can join the WAAAAAAAAGH!!!!
I reckon you are right in many ways. For a Democracy to work the citizens have to be informed about the issues they are voting on. Also they have to be clear about their own duties as citizens; voting isn't just a right; it's a duty. At least in my view. When the government no longer ensures that every vote is counted, and that it counts, it is the right of the people to remove said government from office (unfortunately this usually just replaces it with something worse or just as bad).
People do not use enough time to take care of their democracy, instead they just sign away their vote and influence to candidates. Not a bad system. But if you as a citizen do not ensure that your candidate is honest you are failing your end of the democratic pact.
Oh noes don't break my bubble! I prefer it when all my choices are boiled down to a few easy options; thus reducing the energy I have to waste on making "informed choices". Everything in life can be broken down into categories and genres. Just like if you want Universal Healthcare you are a dirty communist, and if you don't want Universal Healthcare you are a freedom loving capitalist. There are no options in-between and anyone that says so are obviously insane, rambling, sausage eating crazy people!
I don't like it when people pretend issues are "complex" and have "more than one side"; they obviously aren't trying hard enough not to understand.
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>Leave the tree and hill homes to the Elves and Hobbits.
Which is were genetic engineering comes in handy.
Perhaps it is also interesting to ensure that each event doesn't last too long. It would be most beneficial if each player could play his best for each match; and if they have to play for 6+ hours I can see why some feel the need to keep their focus by artificial means.
Well I never bought any gold in WoW at all. But getting 300 riding on two of my characters was insanely boring and pretty much killed off some of the enjoyment for me. In retrospect I wish I had just bought the gold online and saved the time. Then again seeing as cancelling my WoW account gave me loads of free time I guess it all worked out in the end.
Probably. In any regards I do not think a Vista PR campaign will be able to push through the fact that Vista cost and don't deliver.
I agree with what is written above. Warhammer is great fun, and the Public Quest and Group system is a mechanic I have no doubt will be replicated by others soon.
Also Shaman is fantastic class to play, for me, the Waaagh! system combined with the fact that you have an Offensive and Defensive target makes it easy to go between DPS and healing in a group/warband.
Having played Shaman, Black Orc and Marauder mostly I would say that they all feel unique, challenging, yet fairly easy to get into. The fact that the ability list gives information about if it is an "Damaging/Healing/Buff/Debuff" ability, and what Path it falls under, makes oversight very easy.
Well it is amount 100.000 players world wide. So it might not be "open" as such, but it is a significant increase to the amount of testers they have had in the beta up to this point.
Two four cities removed is hardly "half the content". In fact the amount of content in the game is staggering. Personally I am looking forward to the game going live with great enthusiasm.
Well I guess it can be credited with pushing the limit a bit. Realism has always been a very subjective concept within the computer game industry. Without offering any examples I feel certain I have read advertisement and reviews talking about "level of realism" since games began offering Jumping.
Mount&Blade looks like a great concept, especially since they open up so much for mod makers. Now that they have been picked up by Paradox I am sure the attention dealt this game will only increase. If it generates enough interest I am sure we will quickly see updated versions of this game. Just hope one of those runs on Linux :P
It is good that games like Sins of the Solar Empire, and other Stardock titles, show people that you can make a great game without a great budget. And sell it for a profit without over the top anti-piracy measures.
I reckon a nootbook, or even a subnootbook, is a bit more than just a "gadget". Its in both the interest of people working on Ubuntu, and companies like Dell who use their product, to keep functionality going.
While the community based support for Linux have always been enough to cover my needs; there are a number of people offering Linux support who is more than willing to take your money and give you all the additional help you would require.
With the Open Source community continuing to grow I am certain it is only a matter of time until Linux gets the recognition it is beginning to deserve.
Well I reckon as with all applications they will get better, and if they get good enough they are going to quickly become standard. Whatever makes the line move quicker at the register is a benefit for the company.
Well knowing all the PLU codes for all the types of vegetables can be hard, depending on how big a selection the store has. Used to work at a grocery store; had a very very wide selection of stuff. I imagine any vegetable recognizing application would be useful regardless of whether you weight on scales in the shop or at the checkout.
So basically digital scales with a small computer screen displaying price, weight and information about the product would satisfy.
Hehe. But 16 years ago I didn't "get it" :P
I can't get over the fact that the main character is called BJ.
The behavior of most people doesn't make logical sense to me. But then their minds don't work like mine.
Subconscious impulses affect the behavior of everyone, whether they accept it or not.
Check out Skolelinux. Linux designed for Schools :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skolelinux
http://www.skolelinux.org/
Norway has decided that all official documents must be available through ODF, PDF or HTML; which ever is most suited to the information in question. Also schools and public offices must accept ODF as a valid format. This is because no policy should require citizens to purchase expensive software to use public services. Among other things.
Hehe, that will happen. But still I have never used a computer help service. I do not have a formal education or anything like that, but messing about have made me capable of changing OS and hardware without difficulty. And if there is a problem I know enough to find out how to fix it.
Of course having this grail of knowledge has made me designated computer repair man among my immediate family and friends. This means I can relate to a lot of the crap support people have to go through. Like sticking up with shit like "I crashed after you where here last! Therefore it is your fault!" *sigh*
Unfortunately I feel that my family's experience and knowledge of things computer and internet related is pretty much on par with what your average politicians know. They listen to oversimplifications offered by those wanting to push decisions in various directions and generally accept what they are told on face value. One told me once "how can open source software ever be better than what is made by paid skilled workers?". Then again after many years some of them are gradually beginning to understand how to update their browser, virus-scanner, and why they should use Open Office for their marginal writing needs. (Again just like politicians; who knew they were just like real people).
Like a game focused upon beating other teams and players? Personally I like the concept of an Online Avatar, and I like the concept of fighting other players over objectives and glory. If that game looks like WoW in many ways, and handles like WoW when it comes to interface and hotkeys; I don't much care. All I care about is how much does gear count and will the fighting feel like it have a purpose. If a game can satisfy me in those ways I am happy. Don't have to be new in many other ways, it just have to be good at those things.
Then again principles of evolution comes into play on the computer marked. Lots of shit get manufactured, every once in a while a gem comes along that sticks around for a while and send the expectations of customers in new directions. Doom showed that there where many gamers interested in paying for such an experience, so a lot of knock of crap came along, and a few that pushed the limit.
Eventually the MMO marked will break up as different concepts and worlds becomes available. Over the next decade I feel confident we will see the emergence of several new MMOs that will stick around for a long time. Then again, only time will tell as they say.
Maybe there should be some sort of script that would enable all links from Slashdot to swallow up a disproportionate amount of bandwidth. Once again reclaim the might that was Slashdot!
Madness? This is SLASHDOT!!
Have played the WAR beta for well over a month now and so far it's bloody good fun. After three years of WoW Warhammer feels fresher, tighter, and better designed. Of course such is to be expected from any MMO that hopes to stick around. We will just have to wait and see how everything comes together.
Personally I am fired up and eagerly awaiting the launch so I can join the WAAAAAAAAGH!!!!
I reckon you are right in many ways. For a Democracy to work the citizens have to be informed about the issues they are voting on. Also they have to be clear about their own duties as citizens; voting isn't just a right; it's a duty. At least in my view. When the government no longer ensures that every vote is counted, and that it counts, it is the right of the people to remove said government from office (unfortunately this usually just replaces it with something worse or just as bad).
People do not use enough time to take care of their democracy, instead they just sign away their vote and influence to candidates. Not a bad system. But if you as a citizen do not ensure that your candidate is honest you are failing your end of the democratic pact.
Oh noes don't break my bubble! I prefer it when all my choices are boiled down to a few easy options; thus reducing the energy I have to waste on making "informed choices". Everything in life can be broken down into categories and genres. Just like if you want Universal Healthcare you are a dirty communist, and if you don't want Universal Healthcare you are a freedom loving capitalist. There are no options in-between and anyone that says so are obviously insane, rambling, sausage eating crazy people!
I don't like it when people pretend issues are "complex" and have "more than one side"; they obviously aren't trying hard enough not to understand.