posted 09-15-99 04:27 AM ET
There are definately those that are more comfortable with History and Advances that they are familar with.There are also people that thought it was too Civ2 like.
There are also people that thought it was too UNLIKE Civ2.
Then there are those that wanted REVOLUTIONARY. They aren't sure WHAT that would be, but that is what they wanted.
Let's not forget the people that thought it would be this earth shattering end all be all TBS game (from all the hype they had read, and their OWN expectations), and instead got SMAC (no, I am NOT dissing it here, just saying that they got something LESS than expected).
And then, there are those that think if it had been implemented in a different fashion, something more suited to their play-style or enjoyment, it would be better.
And then, there is a general Firaxis public incidents that seem to have grated on many people, and SMAC is suffering due to being a child of Firaxis.
I don't hate SMAC. I think it *is* equal to Civ2, in my arrogant opinon. Some things are better, some things are worse. I do have a dislike of certain of the company's sentiments and statements. And I do have a complaint with the IMPLEMENTATION (especially it's quality). That's derived from my professional experiences and what comes along with it. Both are silly, and my personal problems.
But, as someone in my family or one of my friends is bound to give me Civ3 as a gift, I am going to do whatever I can, however little or great, to express to Firaxis that QUALITY is a necessary IMPLEMENTATION evil. It's no fun (well, except for the play-testing). But it truly is part of the price paid to make a quality product worthy of the Legends crafting it.
-Darkstar