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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: MicroPsycho on July 31, 2004, 10:59:15 am

Title: Where is he now?
Post by: MicroPsycho on July 31, 2004, 10:59:15 am
It's been awhile since Derek Smart expressed interest in buying the FS licence so where is he now? Has a retreated back to his Battlecruiser or am I just not looking hard enough?
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: TopAce on July 31, 2004, 11:06:02 am
Dunno, but I am certain we will hear from him soon. Not really soon, maybe not within half a year.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 31, 2004, 11:08:20 am
I think he realized that making Fs3 was not what he was aiming for anymore
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: TopAce on July 31, 2004, 11:11:58 am
*predicts a long thread*
When he came to HLP, he said he wanted the licence over any circumstances.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 31, 2004, 11:13:49 am
BUT...
at Avault he admited that Fs3 wasn't the best idea
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Setekh on July 31, 2004, 11:13:56 am
To my knowledge, he's since backed down on his original determination. Not to the point of ruling out his acquisition of the rights, but it is far less likely than before.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Gloriano on July 31, 2004, 11:14:04 am
Well I really don't care anymore..........
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 31, 2004, 11:15:18 am
IIRC, you never did :p
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: TopAce on July 31, 2004, 11:15:40 am
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Originally posted by jdjtcagle
BUT...
at Avault he admited that Fs3 wasn't the best idea


I don't visit that forum, so this information  may be correct.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Gloriano on July 31, 2004, 11:17:17 am
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Originally posted by jdjtcagle
IIRC, you never did :p


Yes I did about 7 seconds:p
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Post by: Setekh on July 31, 2004, 11:18:58 am
:lol: And what an important 7 seconds they were. :p

It's been a while since he posted, anyway. What I think is cool is how much the hosted activity has boosted in the same period of time since Smart departed. :)
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Night Hammer on July 31, 2004, 11:32:28 am
When did he come here? I must have missed that
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 31, 2004, 11:34:09 am
:eek2:

Not sure the actual date, but it lasted for a loooong time...
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Setekh on July 31, 2004, 11:40:41 am
Go browsing, Night Hammer, to a couple of weeks back. Look for some big threads. You can't miss 'em. ;)
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Night Hammer on July 31, 2004, 12:08:48 pm
Does he have an actual user name I can search for or is it all the threads about him, cuz i remember those.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 31, 2004, 12:10:06 pm
Derek smart and freespace 3 --> search
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: MicroPsycho on July 31, 2004, 12:10:14 pm
I hereby assemble the DSTS or Derek Smart Tracking Service to keep tabs on Derek Smart.


unless of course this isn't a good idea


*name of this 'assembly' is subject to change
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Carl on July 31, 2004, 12:11:40 pm
DS 3000, i think it was.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 31, 2004, 12:13:16 pm
DS(3000 A.D.)

I can't remember...

But really type in "Derek Smart and Freespace 3" at search and you will get them
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Gloriano on July 31, 2004, 12:28:01 pm
Can I ask why peoples still bother about that it's past already I'am more intrested in what future holds......
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: TopAce on July 31, 2004, 02:11:17 pm
search for 'DSmart*'. That is sure to find it.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: aldo_14 on July 31, 2004, 02:12:23 pm
I think he wanted to do FS3 as a tech demo for some new engine, so he's probably decided it's not worth the bother he'd get from, ooh, 99% of the internet.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: mrfun on July 31, 2004, 02:16:59 pm
After doing a slight amount of research I determined that nothing Derek Smart should be taken seriously.  Peruse this site and you will understand.  I think the flare up over fs3 was just to get some attention again.

http://follies.werewolves.org

I particularly like the "humorous introduction" link.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: StratComm on July 31, 2004, 04:17:52 pm
That link has been posted, I don't know, eight times or so since this whole mess came up.  It's funny, but a little one-sided.  And he has actually sued people in the past, so you can't assume that he's just a windbag.

Oh yeah, for the sake of the board's sanity, don't say his name too many times.  It seems to attract him.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Tiara on July 31, 2004, 04:19:59 pm
What? Did i scare him off... aww... i guess he doesn't deal with too many female gamers :D:p

it was funny when he got angry with me and 'reporting me to the proper authorities' and threatening to sue 'my ass'. :lol:
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Tiara on July 31, 2004, 04:22:42 pm
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Originally posted by StratComm

Oh yeah, for the sake of the board's sanity, don't say his name too many times.  It seems to attract him.

Candyman, candyman, candyman...

Seriously, that movie scared the **** out of me when i was... like 12. :D
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Dark_4ce on July 31, 2004, 04:38:06 pm
*Gravely Voice*

"Heeleeen...."

*KA-CHING!!*
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Knight Templar on August 01, 2004, 01:52:03 am
/kt was hoping we were going to be over this by now

/kt was wrong

/kt is sad
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Post by: Vertigo1 on August 01, 2004, 02:16:16 am
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Originally posted by Tiara
What? Did i scare him off... aww... i guess he doesn't deal with too many female gamers :D:p

it was funny when he got angry with me and 'reporting me to the proper authorities' and threatening to sue 'my ass'. :lol:


"I don't have to take this anymore!  I'm going home!" - Steve Urkel

(I found this highly appropriate for some odd reason..)
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Bobboau on August 01, 2004, 02:24:56 am
if I was an admin I'f have locked this already
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: TopAce on August 01, 2004, 08:01:30 am
There is no much left, Bob. Threads like these are basically doomed. :)
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Tiara on August 01, 2004, 08:16:13 am
Why is it that people always have to try and ruin a harmless bit of fun.? :doubt:
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Zarax on August 01, 2004, 08:31:53 am
Because they want to keep things... smart?
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Post by: Lonestar on August 01, 2004, 04:30:30 pm
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Originally posted by Bobboau
if I was an admin I'f have locked this already


Ive read this top to bottom, and don't see one problem with it. No one is acting uncivil and a valid question is raised. Although most of us prefer to stay away from such subjects it doesnt make for a closeable one IMO.
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Martinus on August 01, 2004, 04:55:39 pm
[color=66ff00]Too true and the pure 'meh' factor of the entire subject just serves to make people even less interested. :D
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Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Janos on August 01, 2004, 07:31:42 pm
I HAEV NOW TAKE CONTROL OVER THE PITIFUL REMNANTS OF THE MAN'S BODY
HIS WILL IS NOW ENSLAVED TO MINE
YOU will BOW BEFORE THE UNHOLY GLORIA OF MY PRENSENCE
THIS IS COMPUTER WORLD
I LIVE

YOU KNOW WHO I AM WHEN i will present my true sellf and
SUE YOU
into obscurity
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Tiara on August 01, 2004, 08:16:35 pm
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Originally posted by Janos
ZOMG DEREK SMART DEREK SMART DEREK SMART PhD FREESPACE COKE LOL

There, I have just used my PhD skills to compromise an all-out answer to DS threads. They're all similar. The only thing is that DS can now track me and come to my hou

Eh, you forgot 'lawyers' and 'sue you' :D
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Cabbie on August 01, 2004, 08:27:48 pm
Yeah but despite of this whole drama, this event gave HLP some extra publicity and a couple of more members. :)
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Sigma957 on August 02, 2004, 02:34:59 am
Yeh, the board was runnin hot for a week or more with more guests than members :lol:
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Setekh on August 02, 2004, 03:00:26 am
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Originally posted by Cabbie
Yeah but despite of this whole drama, this event gave HLP some extra publicity and a couple of more members. :)


I also feel it's made people a lot more determined in their mods. I know I can't remember the last time so much stuff was getting done on the hosted projects and so many things were nearing critical stages of completion. :nod:
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Gloriano on August 02, 2004, 03:03:33 am
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Originally posted by Setekh


I also feel it's made people a lot more determined in their mods. I know I can't remember the last time so much stuff was getting done on the hosted projects and so many things were nearing critical stages of completion. :nod:



*Looks MT Internal* Hell yeah, that is true:D
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: karajorma on August 02, 2004, 07:50:54 am
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Originally posted by Setekh
I also feel it's made people a lot more determined in their mods. I know I can't remember the last time so much stuff was getting done on the hosted projects and so many things were nearing critical stages of completion. :nod:


 The cancellation of Reci was actually what inspired me. The Derek Smart thing just made me more determined to keep doing what I was already doing.
Title: Re: Where is he now?
Post by: diamondgeezer on August 02, 2004, 08:09:31 am
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Originally posted by MicroPsycho
Where is he now?

Only Smarties have the answer...

(http://home.chello.no/~jeaasen/thoughts/smarties.jpg)
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Sigma957 on August 02, 2004, 05:30:02 pm
LOL :lol: :lol:
Title: Where is he now?
Post by: Knight Templar on August 02, 2004, 05:47:05 pm
mmmmmmmmm Spreee....