Author: Albert Silver
Date: 13:10:43 08/01/04
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On August 01, 2004 at 15:10:03, John Merlino wrote:
>On July 31, 2004 at 20:14:19, Steve B wrote:
>
>>>Looks like they messed up by not keeping John Merlino.
>>
>>yup
>>and to his credit..he defends the demo like a real trooper
>>tell you this..i would want John in the foxhole with me
>>Steve
>
>I haven't exactly "defended" the demo; I have merely called it like I have seen
>it, and what I have seen doesn't look bad. Of course, being a computer gamer,
>rather than somebody who simply uses their computer for chess (like many people
>here), I have a good 3D card, so I haven't seen any of the problems that many
>other posters have seen.
>
>However, even after two patches (to the demo!), I am still unable to connect to
>a game in the online portion. I cannot play or watch a game (apart from ONE
>instance in which I was able to watch). I have attempted at least 20 times.
>
>And, finally, you wouldn't want me in the foxhole with you -- I'm a pacifist.
>:-)
>
>But many thanks for your kind words....
>
>jm
With all due respect, they have no idea what they were doing when they changed
the team. For one thing, you did a great job on the interface and other aspects.
Your personal devotion to the quality of the outcome and personally providing
support, as opposed to just letting some company crew handle it, say a lot.
When you first appeared at CCC, I was intrigued, but didn't think much of it. I
had seen other developers come in, barely posting, and possibly not seeing
anything constructive in being a part of it, as opposed to seeing this as forum
in which to get feedback and bring users into the process. Your attitude was
altogether different, deftly handling the complaints (and trolls), yet
constantly attentive and giving. It makes all the difference IMO.
Ubisoft are fools and really showed their near-sightedness.
Albert
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