Running ObjectDock Plus 2.0, if you launch an Explorer window from within a SharePoint 2007 site, the window opens normally but a blank icon populates in the dock. There is a space for the icon, but no actual icon.
Purely cosmetic, but it'd be cool if we could orient the buildings in any cardinal direction (I know we're on a grid here...).
If not this particular map, it might be helpful to have a single "baseline" map by which we can benchmark AI changes. Since modders will also be creating/modifying AIs, it would be nice for the community as a whole to have a common frame of reference. Instead of "handles ships better", you can point to a savegame and show how it handles ships better.
I noticed that last time I got upgraded on Delta. They're the only ones with outlets of the American carriers, near as I can tell.
I think Microsoft is still stuck on 100% (or nearly 100%) backwards compatibility. I almost think they should have 2 versions of consumer windows: the version we all know, and another version unbound by backwards compatibility. It would risk becoming the OS equivalent of Itanium, but may be worth the risk. Right now the Linuxes and Androids of the world risk dominating the non-traditional PC landscape...which is where the real money is longer term.
Interestingly, Bethesda took a similar approach with the Elder Scrolls series starting with Morrowind: they built the thing to build the game, and then they built the game. Another practical result is that, once built, the incremental cost to develop expansions, other games on the platform, etc. is very small. Brad - You've mentioned wanting to mod in old-school games. If the Elemental platform is flexible enough, you could end up with relatively small de
I think Spore is the only EA game I'm really interested right now. It's unique enough and fun enough (looking) I might be willing to put up with the root-kit-like DRM. Everything else? Meh.
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I vote for 2 races at release with mixed-race factions. MOO3 attempted to do this, and I always thought it was a very cool concept. Be sure to add some attribute(s) to control how fast each race is attracted to civilizations and cities. Even if my faction is mostly "men", perhaps a few "troglodytes" will still wander in.
Sir_Linque : It's only irrational if we assume the corporation has an intelligence of its own. It doesn't, however, being made up of people like you and me. Shareholders can demand more all they want, but they generally won't shout too loudly if something is consistently generating good profits and faces no dangers. Profits are a pull; competitors are a push. Perhaps the best lesson is just history itself: Ma' Bell, before it was broken up, was a static, unchanging,
The Federalist Papers make a great case for taxation by consumption, rather than by headcount or property. The latter two are too given to claims of unjustness, while consumption-based taxes regulate themselves (i.e. if they are too high, people consume less, thus naturally reducing the income).
Disappointed to hear that Premium Skins as part of a subscription will be discontinued. I guess it makes sense, but it's an easier purchase for me if I don't have to see the incremental cost of each skin. I'd rather order the "Happy Family Dinner A" rather than pick and choose from the chinese menu.
I'm currently listening to The Federalist Papers as read by Americana Phonic . They are excellent, and cover a vast range of political topics. The reading itself is also very well done. #38 (or was it #39) in particular has some good commentary on how a person ought to approach political decisions, or really any decision which should be founded upon reason.
You forgot Princess Leah on the right-hand side.
Good points. $800 million in revenue from North America alone for $50 million a year is definitely a cash cow, if your cost is correct. I'd love to have a 1550% gross margin. :)
What I mean is that because they have consistent profits, and no competition, there is little incentive to improve to generate greater profits. Thus, if I'm making a 20% margin and $100B/year (or whatever), and my shareholders are happy (if I'm a monopoly, I'm likely "outperforming" the sector), then there's little incentive to change. This unwillingness to change can, in the long-term, result in failure. People think--and, especially, are incented by--the short-ter
[quote who="Tamren" reply="6" id="2571894"]Hold up a second. Read that again: quoting postAccording to industry analyst Michael Patcher These guys are basically astrologers, only they get paid better. I wouldn't believe anything that comes out of his mouth.[/quote] I asked a boss once how Gartner came up with some up its forecast numbers for growth within certain markets. His reply was great: "Analysts are like weathermen."
[quote who="larienna" reply="16" id="2566664"]Just make sure the command window is not too wide. Or make sure it shift up or down as your empire increase in size. For example (I probably already mentionned this), I played a PC game called "Pacifc storm" which was horrible. Each Fleet contained ships which contained aiplane squad which contained airplanes which contained pilots. Each of these pilots had a morale and a training level plus a few more stats. If I am the comm
[quote who="NeVeR-FuCKWiT-aOaK" reply="53" id="2569387"]Oh lol about the THQ pack. You guys swapped good shooter (frontlines fuel of wars) and funny as hell gta like (saints row 2) for: -World of Zoo is the only life sim game that pushes you past the fences and into a world of your own zoo. Create and customize your zoo experience and develop hands on relationships to earn the trust and love of your animals. -Supreme comander +exp. I finished both
If we had a data file of quotations, with the ability to tag quotations, and could have units auto-tagged on the backend based on their stats or somewhat, the engine could then suggest good quotations. I think quotations from the classics is a good idea; no muddy copywright issues that way.
+1 vote for Talents. Yes, I voted twice.
Bonus points for providing a few patterns for units to be named. Perhaps the option is tucked away to keep the screen uncluttered for more casual gamers.
It'd be neat if, by default, the unit name was created something like this: of E.g. Yngland's Company of Elite Heavy Spearmen IV Or, perhaps something like: E.g. 4th Elite Heavy Spear Company
Don't forget that the penalty for the insurance companies for denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions is only $1500, unless they've updated that number in the past few months. Everyone can likely determine the effectiveness of that incentive on their own.
+1 vote for Aurum
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