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ORIGINAL: Fulsere

ORIGINAL: parusski

New release date just announced:

DECEMBER 21, 2012.

[:D][:D][:D]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

But why there is this story about a new release date? I wouldn't be surprised either, but I can see no reference in Steve texts... Is it just a joke, misinformation, or there is some truth in it?

Hola !
Yes, sorry, it's a nice joke, because the December 21 2012 is only the date of the end of the Word for Maya's calendar...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon

Obviously, it's a false interpretation of the Maya's calendar, and in any case it was impossible for that people to imagine the exact day of the end of the word...
There was even a movie (a very bad movie, IMNSHO...[8|]) about this doomsday, by Roland Emerich, called "2012"...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_(film)

Bye Bye
Toni
P.S. Thanks to you, dear Shannon, for your polite words and for your incredible work for all us Wif's maniacs...[:)]

Thanks, I knew that it will be in 2012 according to that calendar, but I didn't know it would be in December.

I even saw the film.

ORIGINAL: parusski

ORIGINAL: Fulsere

ORIGINAL: parusski

New release date just announced:

DECEMBER 21, 2012.

[:D][:D][:D]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

But why there is this story about a new release date? I wouldn't be surprised either, but I can see no reference in Steve texts... Is it just a joke, misinformation, or there is some truth in it?

Hola !
Yes, sorry, it's a nice joke, because the December 21 2012 is only the date of the end of the Word for Maya's calendar...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon

Obviously, it's a false interpretation of the Maya's calendar, and in any case it was impossible for that people to imagine the exact day of the end of the word...
There was even a movie (a very bad movie, IMNSHO...[8|]) about this doomsday, by Roland Emerich, called "2012"...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_(film)

Bye Bye
Toni
P.S. Thanks to you, dear Shannon, for your polite words and for your incredible work for all us Wif's maniacs...[:)]

Hola !
Yes, sorry, it's a nice joke, because the December 21 2012 is only the date of the end of the Word for Maya's calendar...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon

Obviously, it's a false interpretation of the Maya's calendar, and in any case it was impossible for that people to imagine the exact day of the end of the word...
There was even a movie (a very bad movie, IMNSHO...) about this doomsday, by Roland Emerich, called "2012"...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_(film)

Bye Bye
Toni
P.S. Thanks to you, dear Shannon, for your polite words and for your incredible work for all us Wif's maniacs.

Are you saying I was telling a little(or big) white lie? Me??

[:D][:D][:D]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Thanks, I knew that it will be in 2012 according to that calendar, but I didn't know it would be in December.

I even saw the film.

[:D][:)][:)]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

ORIGINAL: Fulsere

ORIGINAL: parusski

New release date just announced:

DECEMBER 21, 2012.

[:D][:D][:D]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

But why there is this story about a new release date? I wouldn't be surprised either, but I can see no reference in Steve texts... Is it just a joke, misinformation, or there is some truth in it?

Hola !
Yes, sorry, it's a nice joke, because the December 21 2012 is only the date of the end of the Word for Maya's calendar...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon

Obviously, it's a false interpretation of the Maya's calendar, and in any case it was impossible for that people to imagine the exact day of the end of the word...
There was even a movie (a very bad movie, IMNSHO...[8|]) about this doomsday, by Roland Emerich, called "2012"...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_(film)

Bye Bye
Toni
P.S. Thanks to you, dear Shannon, for your polite words and for your incredible work for all us Wif's maniacs...[:)]

Thanks, I knew that it will be in 2012 according to that calendar, but I didn't know it would be in December.

I even saw the film.

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ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Thanks, I knew that it will be in 2012 according to that calendar, but I didn't know it would be in December.

I even saw the film.

HA, love that image.

Maya...an italian comic actor say " they had the end of world date! how we can trust it if they didnt know theyr own end date!?".

back to topic, i'm an WiF players from years, and i think that this game can give pathos only if played against other human players. there are too many variables that an AI cannot made, chose or think .
AI will be usable only for early (imho) tutorial.

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Before July 1st. Will that be the release or just the end of the developement?

"Winter" is coming!

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Before July 1st. Will that be the release or just the end of the developement?

"Winter" is coming!

Hi Jose how have you been, good I hope.

Bo

Haha, Bo. This looks like a social club. Don't want to spam the others. I am ok, hope you too.

Could we get some update on how the parser for LAIO (Language for an Artificial Intelligence Opponent) scripts is coming along, whether scripts are being developed yet, and how any of that is going? It appears that the TO, AO, LR, and SAG values are in place and ready to go. It's understandable that NetPlay features need to be worked out but odd that there hasn't been much parallel activity with the AI development for the past several months. Anything? Thanks!

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

Could we get some update on how the parser for LAIO (Language for an Artificial Intelligence Opponent) scripts is coming along, whether scripts are being developed yet, and how any of that is going? It appears that the TO, AO, LR, and SAG values are in place and ready to go. It's understandable that NetPlay features need to be worked out but odd that there hasn't been much parallel activity with the AI development for the past several months. Anything? Thanks!

The monthly status reports section on the AIO is accurate.

I have been finding that any slight deviation from my standards in processing the sequence of play and determining "who needs to decide" causes problems. In solitaire mode, small quirks aren't a concern, since one player is playing both sides and all the major powers. In addition, everything is stored on one computer, so the variables are all up-to-date and accurate.

But for NetPlay all those assumptions go out the window. Absolute precision is required for advancing through all 152 phases/subphases/sub-subphases/digressions. Even the tiniest of errors causes the program to halt, while one computer waits for the other (which never responds).

Fixing this stuff takes time because I need to run two computers at once. Even with my wife sitting at the second computer, there are times when I need to switch seats (e.g., when setting up the Germans).

All of the newly imposed rigor is necessary for PBEM and AIO. The latter is somewhat more forgiving since all the variables are on one computer. But making sure the human/AIO is the decider is crucial. For instance, the human is going to want to see what the computer decides for initiative rolls and going first, rather than just simply being informed that the AIO has rerolled, won the initiative, is going first, has made the weather roll, decided on all actions for its major powers and wants to know if the human is going to fly CAP for port attacks.

An orderly progression through the sequence of play keeping everyone informed is important (in my opinion).

As for the script parser, I have set that aside - in general it is best if I only focus on two things at once. This month I am dividing my time between fixing sequence of play bugs and NetPlay bugs.

have to admit...u have been working too hard on this for so many years...when u release this monster of a wargame...u had better take a year's vacation

http://www.matrixgames.com/products/296 ... .In.Flames

No AI Opponent.

I won't be buying.

it will have an AI opponent...why do u think this game has taken over six years to build?

Besides solitaire and head-to-head, you can play over the Internet. The last two modes of play permit team play with up to 6 players (3 per side).

no AI Opponent. We'll have to wait six more years.

NO AI? What does solitaire mean to you? That indicates play against an AI to me.

Solitaire is playing both sides by yourself, can be good fun mind you. There will be an AIO as far as I know, ofcourse PvP will be the most epic.

I want an AIO as much as anyone, but lets be honest here. This is a niche game and a very small market, we are lucky to be getting a really good computer version of the game at all.

Steve

Hope you are well. Are we really only a month from release?

Here's hoping.[:D]

Regards

Phil

ORIGINAL: FJeff


No AI Opponent.

I won't be buying.

WiF is the wargame 'love' of my life and I have lurked around this Forum for years, always hoping of catching a glimpse of my one true love.....apart from my wife ( ahem! )

For a hardened Wif'er such as myself, an AI would be nice, but the games MASSIVE strength is its scope and depth playing human opponents, and with or without an AI, I will buy this monster.

To Steve, keep up the good work, we all truly appreciate your enormous effort and contribution in bringing this beauty to life. I just wish I was capable of helping out.
We are all behind you.

Good Luck Sir!

ORIGINAL: Empire101

ORIGINAL: FJeff


No AI Opponent.

I won't be buying.

WiF is the wargame 'love' of my life and I have lurked around this Forum for years, always hoping of catching a glimpse of my one true love.....apart from my wife ( ahem! )

For a hardened Wif'er such as myself, an AI would be nice, but the games MASSIVE strength is its scope and depth playing human opponents, and with or without an AI, I will buy this monster.

To Steve, keep up the good work, we all truly appreciate your enormous effort and contribution in bringing this beauty to life. I just wish I was capable of helping out.
We are all behind you.

Good Luck Sir!

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