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Xuenay posted 04-02-99 03:39 AM ET
Whats the big idea in creating updates/enchantments that include the earlier ones? I understand that it is easier for those that do not have the earlier enchantment, but what about those who have? For those it just increases file size. Cant you publish two enchantments, one for those who have the earlier enchantment, and one for those that dont?
cousLee posted 04-02-99 03:45 AM ET
Bad idea IMHO. having one Patch as the standard everyone uses (until a new standard is made) Is better.
This sounds like a classic case of SMACaholism. "Damn, the time spent DL this patch could have been used playing the game I am trying to patch! A smaller patch would give me at least a few more minutes playing the game."
what a compliment to Firaxis for creating a highly addictive game, even with the bugs.
Xuenay posted 04-02-99 05:35 AM ET
SMACholism? Not really. Its just that some people cant be on the 'Net the whole day. They have limits, such as 20 minutes a day.
cousLee posted 04-02-99 07:32 AM ET
It was not meant to be offensive, sorry if you took it that way.
Only 20min online time? IF this a parent imposed restriction, I am sure they would let you stay online long enough to DL a patch for a game. If it is your ISP limiting you, I would change providers asap.
Xuenay posted 04-03-99 05:20 AM ET
Dont worry, i wasnt offended.
Its a parent-restrication, but fortunately I can "store" time; dont use it on one day but use it later, if you understand what I mean.
But nevertheless, it would be better if the patch size would be smaller so I would not need to use so much time.
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Author	Topic: Question for Firaxis
Xuenay	posted 04-02-99 03:39 AM ET Whats the big idea in creating updates/enchantments that include the earlier ones? I understand that it is easier for those that do not have the earlier enchantment, but what about those who have? For those it just increases file size. Cant you publish two enchantments, one for those who have the earlier enchantment, and one for those that dont?
cousLee	posted 04-02-99 03:45 AM ET Bad idea IMHO. having one Patch as the standard everyone uses (until a new standard is made) Is better. This sounds like a classic case of SMACaholism. "Damn, the time spent DL this patch could have been used playing the game I am trying to patch! A smaller patch would give me at least a few more minutes playing the game." what a compliment to Firaxis for creating a highly addictive game, even with the bugs.
Xuenay	posted 04-02-99 05:35 AM ET SMACholism? Not really. Its just that some people cant be on the 'Net the whole day. They have limits, such as 20 minutes a day.
cousLee	posted 04-02-99 07:32 AM ET It was not meant to be offensive, sorry if you took it that way. Only 20min online time? IF this a parent imposed restriction, I am sure they would let you stay online long enough to DL a patch for a game. If it is your ISP limiting you, I would change providers asap.
Xuenay	posted 04-03-99 05:20 AM ET Dont worry, i wasnt offended. Its a parent-restrication, but fortunately I can "store" time; dont use it on one day but use it later, if you understand what I mean. But nevertheless, it would be better if the patch size would be smaller so I would not need to use so much time.