SWGEmu Big Update 11/21/2007

[DsAMeRcUrY]

I hate to kill the joy, and I have a great deal of faith in the development team, but we have went down this road before, and it ended badly.


I'm curious as to how the devs see this as different than the fiasco that was taking core 1 open source.


Do they intend to keep it partially open source for the remainder of the project, or is this just essentially a recruiting drive to see what members of the community are competent coders? (to be honest, I hope it's the latter)

[Applecorc]

Originally Posted by DsAMeRcUrY

I'm curious as to how the devs see this as different than the fiasco that was taking core 1 open source.

For one thing the engine will be closed which s a good idea. This will be similar to what Steam has done. Built an engine that they maintain and then say "ok here's the functions and calls available, have fun." Granted that all are working toward one goal instead of hundreds of projects. Plus they have the veto power on all code. I look forward to helping code.

[Warren Peace]

Great News!

[zabrakwith]

"Over the past few months we have noticed the intensity that once existed for SWG has dwindled to a near halt. We feel that this course of action will lead to the survival and continued success of the first and best Pre-Combat Upgrade Star-Wars Galaxies server. Comments? Suggestions? Requests?"

Ultyma,
I think interest has dwindled for the general public because the project is taking a long time to complete (and justifiably so). The die-hard pre-cu fans will always be there...most are probably just lurkers at this point in the process. I think once you guys near completion, you'll see everyone come out to play! I know many people that can't wait to play but have never registered on this site.

Any ideas you have to speed the process, I am certainly in favor!

[Malitixus]

Once the slightest breath that the emu is done hits the net...open zee flood gates

[apowerr]

Originally Posted by Malitixus

Once the slightest breath that the emu is done hits the net...open zee flood gates

Seriously. Every Vet and their mother will at least try the EMU out. Then word will spread that the emu is free and 'hello I can has free game?!!?one!11!1one!'.

Interest has gone down, and I understand why the team made this decision. It is good to recognize that going opensource will help and be proactive