[an0n]

Content removed. Sorry I wasn't able to edit it into civility. // Sandwich

[Zarax]

Admins, wasn't this thread supposed to be heavily moderated?
It's starting to sound exactly like the previous one minus a few words...

[vyper]

Alright, on topic:

Derek: I've seen quotes from you saying you would remove beam weapons and joystick support from FS3, now I appreciate you may be trying to put your own spin on the franchise but why remove features that the main fanbase has found to be so attractive in the game? Everyone raved the first time they saw the beams, and truly great flight sims (with atmosphere or otherwise) supported a joystick.

[jdjtcagle]

He said that this was not true...

[Genryu]

He also said that he was trying to rile up the people who flamed him at the time he said that. Seems he managed to do it, btw. As I said, seeing that at least one side need to calm down, why don't we try first ? Nothing to lose at the moment after all.

[Cyker]

I want a pony. With Shivan Beam cannons.

EDIT: Actually I don't. I'm currently wondering why the hell I would want a pony. I mean, what do they do? Eat grass and crap everywhere... Stilll, the Beam cannons could have all sorts of uses! Could cook my damned dinner faster for starters...

[TopAce]

Originally posted by vyper
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Derek: I've seen quotes from you saying you would remove beam weapons and joystick support from FS3, now I appreciate you may be trying to put your own spin on the franchise but why remove features that the main fanbase has found to be so attractive in the game? Everyone raved the first time they saw the beams, and truly great flight sims (with atmosphere or otherwise) supported a joystick.

Main proof: If someone makes a screenshot about FS2, there is beam cannon on it.
I was trying to be an exception, but even I find them so nice that I cannot resist touching the Prinst Screen.

[vyper]

Originally posted by jdjtcagle
He said that this was not true...

Hard to find these things out right now.

[an0n]

Originally posted by jdjtcagle
He said that this was not true...

He also says he's got a PhD......

[jdjtcagle]

well give me proof he doesn't...

All I'm saying, that's his answer

[Nico]

Originally posted by Kalfireth
Eugh.

Look, this can be done the easy way or the hard way. The easy way? It gets talked out and everyone has their constructive and mature say in proceedings for as far as that is possible.

The hard way? I start getting trigger happy and I know that won't get us any progress in this matter. Nobody at this forum wants to start revoking posting privlages, banning, locking threads and such. But if it means we can sort this out like adults and actually make some progress then I promise you we're not above it.

I implore everyone to come back after they've cooled down a bit and considered whether it's really worth continueing down this road.

WHAT THE ****ING HELL?!? GET SOME BALLS, MAN.
Do I have your attention now? Great. So, you see, your goal is to keep it clean, right, and not have a bis-repetita of the other thread? Ok, so look on the bottom left corner of your screen. There's an admin rollout menu. The rules for this topic have been clearly stated, right? People's right to express their opinion is preserved by the fact that there's that other topic, right?
Now get to work. Or give me admins rights and I'll do it for you if you're scared .

For god's sake.

edit: added the rolleye smiley so it's even more insulting and Thundy decides to move his ass ( he's gonna make me regret this, but something has to be done ).

[Zarax]

Well said Nico...

[Anubis2k4]

I agree Nico, this thread needs to be very heavily moderated.  If Anon (i dont like singling you out but you are doing this the most often) and others continue flaming Smart then we're not gonna get anywhere at all.  In fact, its probable that if he sees posts insulting him on a thread that was meant to be insult free he will follow through on his threat and not consult the HLP community about anything to do with Freespace 3.  If whenever he comes to this thread, which was made to talk things out sensibly, all he sees is people shouting "We wont buy the game coz Derek Smart's a dick" I wouldnt blame him for not talking to us.  Your actions reflect badly on the whole community.  You insulting the guy just makes him further believe that this community isn't worth the effort of talking to, if you don't like him deal with it somewhere else and don't ruin the reputation of the entire community because of your personal beliefs.

[Zarax]

Admins, delete is your friend here

[HeX]

REMOVED:

Here I am preaching tolerance and I put this kind of negative posting. Gah. Idiot I am.

[karajorma]

Yeah. Clean up this thread. I want to actually see what he'd do if [V] said they wanted the rights too. Cause then half of his arguement goes out of the window.

After all who knows the plotline of FS3 better than them?

[HeX]

Suggestion: If I may?

Look, the man stated he won't discuss it until he gets the license, if he gets it. He's already probably not interested in a public discussion after the last one.

So my suggestion, get a bunch of FAQ's together from the board. Then, in the event that he DOES get the license, open up a ONE-ON-ONE interview and address a few selected questions.

He'd probably be more open to a one-on-one with someone from here who's an authority, (ie. Staff member of high standing) then another open discussion.

Just a suggestion.

[jdjtcagle]

Setekh should have an interview with him

[HeX]

Setekh. A perfect choice for the interviewer. Good call Jd.

[JR2000Z]

I concur.