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| FABIO MEGA LOG: part 2 by Fussbett 03/30/2005, 5:09pm PST | ||||
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| [veronica] What's next up for Black Hammer?
[veronica] ^^^^ that's me being serious. [ber88] is this game modable? ygurts has joined the chat. [american_dream] when i am spoken to with invisible words does that mean it is a private conversation? [american_dream] because if so, giddy [Joe_Lieberman] Ok, thanks for the intro Thor: I'm going to call on people to ask questions [Joe_Lieberman] please do not talk until you are called on [theswitch] I already asked but must of flw by. I'm excited about the editor, but is it just for maps? [theswitch] opps [veronica] Stop talking, switch. [Joe_Lieberman] its ok, start by answering veronica's and then theswitch's [ThorBlackHammer] OK! [Joe_Lieberman] when you are finished answering thor, type done [Joe_Lieberman] (also when I call on you and ask if you have a question, say yes before typing) [ThorBlackHammer] Veronica, thank you for your clever and incisive line of questioning. Right now, we're finishing the tutorial document for the map editor, which will in all likelihood release next week. ToutSuite has joined the chat. [ToutSuite] what are the science ships for again? [ThorBlackHammer] After that, we will finish the patch which should settle a few niggling issues with Supremacy to make the game more fun for players [veronica] More fun. That's what us players want. Kudos. [Iliketoplaygames] Do we have to raise our hands to speak? [Iliketoplaygames] how do you know if we have a question if we are not allowed to talk? [ThorBlackHammer] After that? It's hard to say. We have talked about a possible Supremacy sequel that would add more narrative elements, more units, more gametypes, and generally expand upon the things that make Supremacy rock like Eddie Van Halen in a hurricane on fire [Joe_Lieberman] No, I will call on you [ToutSuite] theoretically, can you shoot your own ships? [ThorBlackHammer] upside down in Hell backwards rocking [Iliketoplaygames] What if you call on me and I don't have a question? [ThorBlackHammer] OK done athodyd has joined the chat. [veronica] *clapping* [Joe_Lieberman] then you say you don't have a question [Iliketoplaygames] May I say something? [Joe_Lieberman] Switch's question was next, tout please wait until I call on you [ThorBlackHammer] Theswitch, your question was about what the map editor allows you to modify? [ToutSuite] sorry [hezron] i'm going to say right now that i don't have a question [theswitch] yes [Joe_Lieberman] no problem :-) [veronica] Tout is bad at most things. [hezron] so don't bother calling on me [american_dream] CAN WE ALL PLEASE SHOW RESPECT TO THOR [Iliketoplaygames] I would like to say that this game is awesome but this chat is not quite so awesome. iliketoplaygames has left the chat. [theswitch] Yea I just just wondering with the editoe, will it just be map editing or will there be more [american_dream] hey joe lieberman, theswitch is sending me threatening PMs [ThorBlackHammer] The map editor lets you build custom space and ground maps and assign them to a gametype, as well as set the variables for that gametype (how many turns, what ships and units each side starts with, et cetera) [theswitch] no, im not [ThorBlackHammer] It does not allow you to create new unit or map types, unfortunately [ThorBlackHammer] as some have asked [ToutSuite] psh [hezron] theswitch is asking me if i want to cyber [hezron] is that allowed? [Joe_Lieberman] Guys, keep your talking down [veronica] He is? That two-timer! [ThorBlackHammer] but it's a very robust tool and pretty easy to use as well. Also, maps you create will be automatically shared and synchronized with multiplayer opponents, so you don't have to upload them anywhere Jenigma has joined the chat. [american_dream] joe do something about theswitch [american_dream] seriously [ThorBlackHammer] and that's.... a DONE answer to a question! [american_dream] i am offended [Jenigma] I hate trouble makers! [veronica] Jenigma just got here and already she is outraged. [ThorBlackHammer] I am so ready for another question to answer now Jhoh has joined the chat. [Joe_Lieberman] American Dream, do you have a question? [theswitch] Im am not speaking to anyone [american_dream] Yes [ToutSuite] I have a question [Erik_Rutins] Everyone, please give Joe a chance to move through the list in an orderly fashion. Everyone will get a chance to speak. [hezron] jhoh!!! [american_dream] Thor, why is theswitch Pming me? [Jenigma] Hello, everyone. I have many interesting and exciting questions abou the game Supremacy: The Four Paths to Powers. [Joe_Lieberman] If you type /ignore theswitch you can ignore him kingprawn has joined the chat. [american_dream] Ok. [veronica] I'm going to ignore the shit out of some of you people. [american_dream] Thor, can I play this game on a Dell? [kingprawn] hey thor [athodyd] is there anything i can type that will bring more threatening PM's to me [ThorBlackHammer] but don't type /ignore ThorBlackHammer or else this chat will be for naught [ToutSuite] I'd like to note that I said I had a question [Erik_Rutins] The chat is in progress, please wait to be called on by Joe. Keep the side chatter down please. [ToutSuite] hold the side chatter, people. Light on the mayo. [veronica] \ignore ToutSuite [Jenigma] Is this like Yahoo's interview chats, where the interviewed person can only see certain questions, which are answered in the order they are received? [hezron] \ignore Joe_Lieberman [hezron] whoops [american_dream] Please, i was called on and not replied to, and i believe it is due to overmoderation, can I be answered without being interrupted or distracted by discipline issues? [athodyd] pesky backslash [Joe_Lieberman] Ok, Athodyd, any questions? [kingprawn] this is a Chatroom Gaiden! [ToutSuite] :( [kingprawn] that's japanese for sidestory! [ThorBlackHammer] gaiden means side story in japanese language talk [ThorBlackHammer] JINX [kingprawn] :( [american_dream] Joe, I believe I was skipped [Joe_Lieberman] Ok, I am now enforcing this chat [Jenigma] I like the chats where we are allowed to chat! [Joe_Lieberman] Next person to talk out of turn gets kicked [Jenigma] That is just a personal preference. [athodyd] question one: how did you get to the idea behind supremacy [Joe_Lieberman] Please wait until you are called on, effective now. [athodyd] question two: why wont anyone send me threatening pm's [ThorBlackHammer] Thank you, Athodyd! I will answer your questions in order [ToutSuite] how do we let you know we have a question if we can't talk? toutsuite has left the chat. [Joe_Lieberman] Im very serious [Erik_Rutins] You will be called on in name order according to the side bar list. [veronica] I'm ready. veronica has left the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] 1) The idea for Supremacy came mostly from Nik Mikros, Black Hammer's lead designer. He has four fingers (and a thumb) on one of his hands and thus has always been captivated by the number four Ghost_of_ToutSuite has joined the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] We were kicking around ideas for a strategy game because we were getting sick of doing work-for-hire and wanted to produce our own ideas [Jenigma] I like thor's answer. [athodyd] to what extent do fingers enter into the gameplay? also enter into me? [ThorBlackHammer] I am not finished with it! [ThorBlackHammer] I will type DONE when i am done answering (please note that that DONE does not count as a done) [hezron] does that one count? [american_dream] i'm sorry but i am being PMed by theswitch and he is trying to convince me to not buy this game, which is counterproductive to the goal of this caht american_dream has left the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] so the BHG staff met and pitched various concepts to hang a strategy game on (mine was about vampires) and ultimately developed the space/land scenario that would be the base of Supremacy. Then we revised and polished it a million times TheraphosaBlondi has left the chat. siamese_dream has joined the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] Nik had some ideas that were a little out there, like no traditional narrative or story segments and making it possible for every race to be either the player or the player's enemy, and it was a challenge to make those work, but we did it. [ThorBlackHammer] DONE [Jenigma] I hope I get to ask next! [hezron] what about athodyd's second question! [Joe_Lieberman] Now we are getting somewhere :-) [Joe_Lieberman] Try to limit yourself to one question at a time :-) [ThorBlackHammer] As for question 2, I think if you had a more attractive screen name it would be more likely for you to recieve threatening PMs form theswitch [hezron] :-( [Jenigma] okay :-) [Erik_Rutins] You will be called on in name order, according to the sidebar list. [Jenigma] Hitler :-) [athodyd] did i mention i was sultry and eighteen siamese_dream has left the chat. [athodyd] and sultry [Joe_Lieberman] ber88, any questions? [ber88] Why there is no pixel shader and bump mapping? [Joe_Lieberman] whoa, technical :-) [hezron] WHOA! aaron_aardvark has joined the chat. [athodyd] is that a whoa at how sultry i am [aaron_aardvark] i am first please call on me next [Jenigma] Whoa out of control! American_McGee has joined the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] Excellent question, and a tough one. The OGRE engine, while extremely strong and capable, is still not at the top of the line when it comes to advanced graphical detailing. Also, with an art team as small as ours, the amount of time we had to devote to haska has joined the chat. [hezron] i agree that that question was first rate and tough as a bear [athodyd] last line ended at "had to devote to" [ThorBlackHammer] texturing and unit detailing wasn't nearly as much as we would have liked. So we focused on making the best-modeled, best-textured units we could and making them animate and react well, as opposed to using fancy effects [ThorBlackHammer] (DONE) [Jenigma] Athodyd and Hezron, please keep the chatter down :-) [ThorBlackHammer] Hello, Haska! Haska was one of the lead programmers on Supremacy and is also a genius Worm has joined the chat. [hezron] you're not the boss of me jenigma [hezron] joe lieberman is the boss of me [Joe_Lieberman] Keep it down hezron [athodyd] thy dread commander [Joe_Lieberman] Chalkdust [Jenigma] Punk'd! [Joe_Lieberman] any questions? chemdem has joined the chat. [aaron_aardvark] excuse me, AA is before Ch [Chalkdust] I asked a few earlier [Joe_Lieberman] we've been past As, we'll get back to you at the end Mr. aardvark *eye roll* [Chalkdust] they were answered [Joe_Lieberman] excellent :-) [Chalkdust] now I'm just kickin' back [Jenigma] Oh no not an eyeroll [Joe_Lieberman] Chemdem, any questions? [American_McGee] Keep the chatter down, JEnigma. [chemdem] Not momentarily... jenigma has left the chat. [Joe_Lieberman] Dibo, any questions? CccczzzJenigma has joined the chat. [athodyd] by eyeroll is this referring to maybe an asian style or european style roll [ThorBlackHammer] I am feeling unloved with a lack of questions [Joe_Lieberman] The kind you'd only understand if you met me [athodyd] thorb lack questions [kingprawn] I have a question (or two!) but am politely waiting my turn! [Joe_Lieberman] Thank you Mr. King [Joe_Lieberman] Fabio 2000, any questions? haska has left the chat. [Joe_Lieberman] (I Suppose dibo is afk) [CccczzzJenigma] Excuse me haska has joined the chat. [Worm] I supose a few of them are afk. [CccczzzJenigma] Chalkdust > Cccczzz [ThorBlackHammer] This alphabetical order plan is far inferior to my original suggestion of four "question-paths" Worm has left the chat. [athodyd] four like four fingers? [Joe_Lieberman] lol thor, I cant organize in 4 dimmnesions [aaron_aardvark] i'm sorry but theswitch just PMed me with Joe Lieberman's credit card info, what should i do? [athodyd] i would admire the design ethic that would so consistently apply the number four to things [American_McGee] Like four paths... to... somewhere... [Joe_Lieberman] Ghost, any questions? [athodyd] admire it ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!!!!!!!! [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] YES [CccczzzJenigma] Joe, have you ever moderated a chat before? [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] god, I've been holding my breath this whole time [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] okay, here is my question: [Joe_Lieberman] Many Jenigma, unormally people aren't this... roudy. aaron_aardvark has left the chat. [hezron] current music: the clash - roudy can't fail [American_McGee] Four Paths attracts a rough crowd. [athodyd] roudy, randy, and savage [athodyd] all at once! [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] Thor (if that's your real name), was there every any thought given to a FIFTH path to Supremacy? And if so, would that be an Ancient Greek path, much like the new PS2 game, God of War? [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] I mean every, not every [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] whoops, I mean every [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] every [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] ever mobiustrip has left the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] I understand your meaning, Mr. Ghost [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] thanks CccczzzJenigma has left the chat. [athodyd] thor, i have another question regarding your new God of War game: i hear that there is a sexy sexual minigame involved within it. will such a ridiculous thing be included in konami's Four Fingers to Power? [Chalkdust] current music: The Specials - A Message to You Roudy DJenigma has joined the chat. [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] *sputter* ridiculous?! [ThorBlackHammer] This question is a difficult one to answer with any real clarity. For one, you could argue that the "spartan" character of Kratos in God of War is nothing more than a cheap rip-off of Supremacy's Kra'ag of the Cha'ar, right down to the facial scarring DJenigma has left the chat. HJenigma has joined the chat. [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] yeah, I noticed that :( [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] the scar [athodyd] will the scars affect gameplay [American_McGee] OUT OF TURN PAL [ThorBlackHammer] And what game was released first? I'll give you a hint - it starts with a SUP and ends with a REMACY: FOUR PATHS TO POWER [hezron] why aren't the scars bump-mapped [Erik_Rutins] Athodyd, last warning, stop the side chatter. [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] who competently implemented your game? [ThorBlackHammer] But God of War is great. It's also twice the price of Supremacy but it sure as hell won't give you twice the playtime [HJenigma] Hello mobiustrip has joined the chat. [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] but it WILL get you laid [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] (virtually) [ThorBlackHammer] So put that in your pippity pipe and smiggity smoke it [FABIO2000] that's for sure :( [ThorBlackHammer] DONE [FABIO2000] not that [HJenigma] I am new and I have many intersting questions [Joe_Lieberman] Hezron, any questions? [hezron] yes, mr. joe [Ghost_of_ToutSuite] my question is why is this chat so boring? I think that's more of a question for Joe Lieberman, though [hezron] thor, were there any features or elements you personally would have liked to see in supremacy, but weren't able to implement for any reason? Ghost_of_ToutSuite has left the chat. [athodyd] for example: some kind of custom facial scar editor Frostilicus has joined the chat. athodyd has left the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] That's an excellent question, Hezron! More excellent than even the last question. [hezron] :O DamagedRobert has joined the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] There were a number of elements in Supremacy that didn't make it through the development process - we originally wanted to give defending armies the ability to change the terrain on planets [ThorBlackHammer] (this changed into the force-field generator units) [FABIO2000] One just kind of flows into the other [ThorBlackHammer] There were also more narrative elements where your CO communicates with you, but those were removed because they interrupted the action too much, which I think hurt the game in the long run queserasera has joined the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] Well, Fabio, the original plan was to have walls et cetera - but the generators serve the same purpose in many ways [hezron] so does that mean you hate the game? i-thodyd has joined the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] no, I am a big fan of the game and still play it almost daily hezron has left the chat. [ThorBlackHammer] I take a day off to be with my loved ones on occasion [ThorBlackHammer] all right, DONE |
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