Creatures Needs YOU!!! raimian | 4/20/2017 | 10 | Since summer of last year I have been discussing with Gameware the possibility of a update to C3/DS.
I have great news: Gameware have agreed to let a few lucky community members update C3/DS on a voluntary basis, with NDAs of course.
I will need Windows, Mac, and Linux programmers to update the engine and tools to current OSs. If you are a Creatures fan who knows C++, please contact me to discuss. I am on CC chat most days from 12pm GMT onwards. |
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Hopefully they add more breedslots!
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If the warp/online content is restored as a result of these updates, I really think that some life will come back to the CC. One of the main things I really liked about C3/DS was the ability to freely chat with others about the creatures sent and received, what agents/breeds are good, or just whatever.
The warp and other online abilities brought an interesting sense of connectivity/community to otherwise fairly lonesome gameplay. I know its in space and is supposed to bring a sense of vast emptiness, but it was always great to "show off" things and have discussions with others so easily, while you were playing the game.
Unfortunately I do not know a lot of C++, but I hope someone is up to the task of updating the game a bit!
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Just came back to Creatures after like... a decade of hiatus! THIS IS EXCELLENT NEWS!
I'm extremely excited about this.
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yes, when done the updated version will be released for everyone as exodus through gog (paid for) and stand alone Dockingstation (for free).
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Zaf | 5/28/2017
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| Bit confused here. What does this actually mean? That a few programmer gets permission to update the engine, adding in new features etc that will then later on get released to everyone or what?
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Definitely an interesting announcement. That said, while I've got a lot of love for the Creatures series I'm not too keen on a for-profit organisation signing up volunteers to complete work for no pay, let alone with a NDA hanging over their heads. Surely Gameware could offer some kind of compensation for those willing to put in the time and effort?
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Excellent! Looking forward to it!
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Oh my God. This is the best news I could have imagined hearing in coming back to the community after my absence. I sincerely wish I had the skills to contribute. As I do not, I must limit myself to wishing everyone who does the very best of luck!
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What does this actually mean/change? Since a NDA is involved I'm assuming some sort of license is involved?
I believe somebody's already trying to create a DS server, I forget their name:B
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How about something like Hamachi for people who want to trade privately?
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