Evolution (Project Cancelled)

[rom90125]

"each week your software saves me countless hours, hours that I can use to spend time with my daughter, wife or gaming more"

Quoted for truth. I populated an entire Orc Citadel in less than 10 minutes this past weekend. Granted it took me another 30 minutes to factor in non-OGL PrCs, but I didn't have to worry about inconsistent data in the base statblock created by NPCD...I merely added in modifiers as they pertained to the PrC in question and sat down at the table ready to release an Orc horde on my group.

Please keep the Evolution work going. I'm still planning on purchasing a copy when it is released.

Hell think bigger Vas...there is definitely room in the Campaign Management niche. Personally, I would love to see what type of software suite you could come up with to manage/run entire campaigns, ala DM Genie.

 

[Kid Charlemagne]

Oh, please. If you need the ENNIES to validate your product, then you need to reexamine your plans. I was interested in this product, but if its going to get yanked around because of a perceived slight by a small segment of the gaming world - real or imagined - its not going to be a product that I can count on.

See ya.

 

[Vascant]

Hey man, sorry that you feel that way about awards and such. You know, they are like the Oscars, and not like the People's Choice Awards.

And my view is the reverse, they are like the People's Choice and nothing like the Oscars. At least in the Oscars I can pick 3 of the 5 nominations. These films stand out, even if I don't like or care for them as a responsible educated adult you can still see the work that stands out from the crowd.

I have been told that by forcing Judges to register that it could have effected the selection process but my arguement concerning this is simple, the rules state that the product the judges are provided must be the one provided to the general public. Not one I had to go in and change the security to allow an open registration code, besides I don't like the ENnies even giving the idea they support software piracy by forcing software developers to remove security just to be nominated. NPC Designer isn't cracked nor is there a key gen for it at this time so I am not going to help make it easier for them to do it. Returning to our Oscar's comparison, movies provided to the Oscars are clearly marked as being for the Oscars, you see the caption for this during the movie but it doesn't effect the judging or nominations, "responsible educated adult".

 

[Vascant]

Oh, please. If you need the ENNIES to validate your product, then you need to reexamine your plans. I was interested in this product, but if its going to get yanked around because of a perceived slight by a small segment of the gaming world - real or imagined - its not going to be a product that I can count on.

Need, no.. As I told my wife last night, that was my first mistake when I set it as a goal. As far as yanked no, I just changed my plan to things I can control. I enjoy coding for my current users and see no reason for that to change. If you don't understand setting a goal and not achieving it, well I really can't help you there. I made several mistakes with NPC Designer, it started out as a neat software project for me and some friends.. it should have stayed there. Thats why I am pulling Evolution before it gets out of control like NPC Designer and keeping it between me and friends. It is also why I am not pissed or angry about the ENnies (Stunned yes!) but more pissed at myself for the decision to do it and letting NPC Designer get this out of control/hand.

 

[Vascant]

Quoted for truth. I populated an entire Orc Citadel in less than 10 minutes this past weekend. Granted it took me another 30 minutes to factor in non-OGL PrCs, but I didn't have to worry about inconsistent data in the base statblock created by NPCD...I merely added in modifiers as they pertained to the PrC in question and sat down at the table ready to release an Orc horde on my group.

Yep and thats what I forgot this year. Think this year's goal as a person will be to realize you can't change the world of gaming *chuckles*. Maybe I can make it better for 50 people though Anyways, I want to try and get out an Alpha Update today before Ruined kills me.. hehe

 

[Kid Charlemagne]

OK, that I can understand. Certainly, this is no way to get rich! Or really do much more than keep you in beer money, for that matter.

 

[rom90125]

Or really do much more than keep you in beer money, for that matter.

Nah, that is what players are for...to keep the DM from getting bent because his/her beer supply has run dry

 

[andargor]

And my view is the reverse, they are like the People's Choice and nothing like the Oscars. At least in the Oscars I can pick 3 of the 5 nominations. These films stand out, even if I don't like or care for them as a responsible educated adult you can still see the work that stands out from the crowd.

Bah, shows you how much I know or care about award shows...

Happy coding!

 

[kyloss]

Color me curious about evolution, since I was one of the clueless few who hadn't heard about npcd, but now I think I may have to pick it up if it's that quick and consistent. I need any help I can get to make running easier as I tend to be a bit... scattered.

 

[kingpaul]

I need any help I can get to make running easier as I tend to be a bit... scattered.

Have you given PCGen a try? *ducks to hide for hijacking Vas' thread*