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tfs99 posted 08-04-99 12:49 PM ET
It was clear before the article was written that finding and reporting bugs was of little value with FurXs. This article only confirms the arrogant, "so what?" attitude with respect to SMAC quality.
Setting up straw-men like:
- it's impossible to perform flawlessly on every PC configuration
- every software product has bugs
is rather valueless. Is there anyone who would dispute these two points? Didn't think so.
How about these points:
- why is it so hard for FurXs to acknowledge known bugs ?
- why must it be up to the online community to brainstorm, analyze and publish a list of priority fixes?
- why is FurXs complacent with a product that still has significant bugs that restrict gameplay or force ugly, awkward workarounds?
This last one is what gets me.
Personally, I would love SMAC to be of sufficient quality that none of the above would be issues anymore. Unless another patch is in the works, it is doubtful that we will ever reach anywhere close.
Don't get me wrong. I'd love to work with FurXs on the next patch. However, I'm not going to waste my effort in documenting problems if it is just going to be ignored or belittled by FurXs.
So how 'bout JKM? Any interest in working together on a new "Yinlist" for patch 5?
SMAX n ... Ted S.
Goobmeister posted 08-04-99 05:55 PM ET
Well said my friend. I agree.
Goob
evil_conquerer posted 08-04-99 06:33 PM ET
<golf clap> <golf clap>
Darkstar posted 08-05-99 07:13 PM ET
You know what Ted? I applied as a beta tester. Didn't expect to get in, but I applied. I've enjoyed their games in the past, and wanted to in the future. But sometimes, you have to cut your losses and stop validating them.
-Darkstar
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Author	Topic: This article is the best evidence for why I didn't apply for SMAX tester
tfs99	posted 08-04-99 12:49 PM ET It was clear before the article was written that finding and reporting bugs was of little value with FurXs. This article only confirms the arrogant, "so what?" attitude with respect to SMAC quality. Setting up straw-men like: - it's impossible to perform flawlessly on every PC configuration - every software product has bugs is rather valueless. Is there anyone who would dispute these two points? Didn't think so. How about these points: - why is it so hard for FurXs to acknowledge known bugs ? - why must it be up to the online community to brainstorm, analyze and publish a list of priority fixes? - why is FurXs complacent with a product that still has significant bugs that restrict gameplay or force ugly, awkward workarounds? This last one is what gets me. Personally, I would love SMAC to be of sufficient quality that none of the above would be issues anymore. Unless another patch is in the works, it is doubtful that we will ever reach anywhere close. Don't get me wrong. I'd love to work with FurXs on the next patch. However, I'm not going to waste my effort in documenting problems if it is just going to be ignored or belittled by FurXs. So how 'bout JKM? Any interest in working together on a new "Yinlist" for patch 5? SMAX n ... Ted S.
Goobmeister	posted 08-04-99 05:55 PM ET Well said my friend. I agree. Goob
evil_conquerer	posted 08-04-99 06:33 PM ET <golf clap> <golf clap>
Darkstar	posted 08-05-99 07:13 PM ET You know what Ted? I applied as a beta tester. Didn't expect to get in, but I applied. I've enjoyed their games in the past, and wanted to in the future. But sometimes, you have to cut your losses and stop validating them. -Darkstar