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  • #16
    The web site not up until the game is out??? WHAT??

    Look, I'm normally a really nice guy, but I that idea's just plain dumb.

    Regarding the web site, it's called a MARKETING EFFORT. I'm sure the Firaxis/Hasbro marketing departments have a schedule all worked out as to when they go live with the site (taking into account delays to the game of course). They're not just gonna throw the site up for the sake of it. No doubt they'll coordinate the site with releases to the gaming community and magazines. (And no.. just because they have a date in mind doesn't mean they have to tell you what it is.)

    The idea that they won't have the web site up before the game is out is ridiculous. But even then.. who cares? It's just a web site! It's not like it's going to get the game into your hands any sooner? Why are some of you making such a big deal about this?
    Don't like to wait? Program your own bloody game.

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    • #17
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      It's just a web site! It's not like it's going to get the game into your hands any sooner? Why are some of you making such a big deal about this?


      Do you realise that most of the threads in the forum right now are probably a waste of time simply because Firaxis has probably already made a decision on the issue/s - we just don't know about them!

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      • #18
        I know one thing they're "not ready to discuss, yet." The map, ie. weather it's in 3d w/raised elevations, the shapes of the tiles, etc. Because I asked them and that's what they said. So all our threads about the map, keep them going, they haven't even started to discuss it yet (even though it is one of the most important aspects. After all, what are your units going to walk on? And what areas will your cities garvest from? 21 squares, or x triangles, or all pixils in x radius?).
        I don't have much to say 'cause I won't be here long.

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        • #19
          How come all the best games take forever to come out with. Like Resident Evil to name one. Some camanies just take forever and that includes the web sites. Other include Aliens Vs Presdator and Tiberian Sun the more people want it the less effort they put in, it's madening?

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          • #20
            Heh.. Deathwalker.. how did you ever manage as a kid with xmas only coming once a year?

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            Originally posted by airdrik on 12-04-2000 11:13 PM
            I know one thing they're "not ready to discuss, yet." The map, ie. weather it's in 3d w/raised elevations, the shapes of the tiles, etc. Because I asked them and that's what they said. So all our threads about the map, keep them going, they haven't even started to discuss it yet


            So let me get this straight.. you asked Firaxis about their maps.. and simply because they have not decided to share details of the game with you, you have deduced that they haven't finished working on them yet?

            Look. I happen to work a floor below Relic, the guys who did Homeworld. Some of you have probably played Homeworld and may agree that it was a truly original and well implimented idea. Now if you're still a year and a half away from finishing your game, you aren't going to go out and tell everyone what your ideas are. Relic was totally hush-hush while working on the game. Hell, you should see the security they had up there. When you make games, your ideas are going to make or break you. You don't go sharing them with everyone.

            We may all like Firaxis and Sid and what they've done, but they're not going to start marketing and openly talking about the game until they're ready.

            ..and Ultra: I agree.. It's my guess that most of the fundamentals probably have been worked out by now. But great ideas can still worm their way into a finished product late in the game. Besides. Some of the less frustrating threads are fun to participate in.
            Don't like to wait? Program your own bloody game.

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            • #21
              Hmm.. airdrik;

              That came off sounding like a rant at you. Not what I intended. I see a reoccurring theme here though that people keep talking like Firaxis owes them something, and it's starting to grate on my nerves. Spoiled child syndrome, you know? "I WANT TO KNOW NOW. AIIAHHGHH!!"

              That sort of thing. Really we all just need to find ourselves a diversion until CIV3 actually comes out. It will be SO much easier on our psyches that way. =)

              Finally tried CTP2. Ugh. I'll gladly wait for Civ3. 'nuff said.
              Don't like to wait? Program your own bloody game.

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              • #22
                I see what you and they mean. They just don't want to disclose such info. I misunderstood what they said. Boy do I feel sheepish .
                I don't have much to say 'cause I won't be here long.

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                • #23
                  Being a sheep isn't so bad with the good lord Sid as our shepherd..

                  Man that sounds corny... sorry.
                  Don't like to wait? Program your own bloody game.

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