Author: John Merlino
Date: 12:58:02 08/02/04
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On August 01, 2004 at 20:24:47, Albert Silver wrote: >On August 01, 2004 at 19:46:59, John Merlino wrote: > >>On August 01, 2004 at 17:08:00, Steve B wrote: >> >>> Hi John >>> >>>>The main reason I stayed around was because I met lots of terrific people, found interesting >>>>topics that I would read (but wouldn't dare participate in), and staunchly >>>>defended the Chessmaster series from the people who called it (and still call >>>>it) a toy. >>> >>>i am shocked to read you actually came here voluntarily. >>> i just assumed it was part of your job description to come here to try to >>>answer /help with problems >>> >>>i realize that after Ubisoft switched teams you came here out of interest,but >>>even before? >>>that is highly unusual(IMO) and highly applaudable >>> >>>like i said..im in the foxhole..you are welcome to have the gun next to me >>>pacifist or not..i know when the time came for it,that you would fight the good >>>fight >>>Best >>>Steve >> >>I can't remember HOW I found this place. I just recognized it as a good >>development resource. I do remember distinctly being told not to spend too much >>time here, particularly regarding being an active poster. I ignored that >>directive. :-) >> >>Would the kind of person you want in your foxhole with you be the kind of person >>who would disobey orders? ;-) >> >>jm > > >I just ran a search through the archives and saw you began posting as far back >as 1998. I'm amazed and had no idea you'd been here quite that long. I knew it >was from CM7000 days, since I recalled your inquiring about features and >whatnot, but not CM6000. Damn. > >Look, they can talk all they want about getting 3 for 1, but some things just >can't be bought such as dedication, professionalism, and passion. > > Albert Yep, we had probably just started development of CM7000 -- not sure. I believe that the Romanian team is dedicated and professional, and they DO know something about chess. Whether they are passionate, I cannot say. They have some experience as well, having done the PS2 version of Chessmaster. I think they are the best choice to continue the Chessmaster series, apart from the original team, of course. jm
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