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 PDS 8.0 needs a new name.
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 00:21
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Think up, conjure, imagine, summon, devise, extract from your ass, etc a new name for the "grand RTS" concept of PDS8 - post modern, Harpoon style naval combat simulation, Newtonian-like physics and velocities, and 5000km mission areas for scenarios and campaigns. What should it be called? It's most definately deserving of a bigger name than "PDS". ...what, no response? Do you need some proper motivation? *cracks whip* ps. thanks to Itharu's random musings I immortalised the relevant quotation above in the 8.0 trailer.  |
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| Thorin |
Posted on 08-03-2006 00:40
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If it weren't already taken, I would suggest SST. It's about as functional as PDS, anyhow. For a serious suggestion, though...The Second Dust Wars. Edited by Thorin on 08-03-2006 00:41 |
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| yasotay |
Posted on 08-03-2006 01:13
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Space Superiority Simulation (S3) Space Combat and Command Simulation Galactic Command Simulation The Galactic Smackdown Point Defense System 2nd Generation |
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 01:16
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SST I am keen on, since I do have ideas on working with your team, Thorin, for something outside the HW2 engine. Unfortunately I will probably not be able to code it myself. |
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| Thorin |
Posted on 08-03-2006 01:27
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Despite his silence, Technocrat is actually coding. It's just that it takes a coder to appreciate the code, so I don't pester him for updates that I can't understand. He said it may be ready by mid-summer. I'm sure we wouldn't mind if SS&T is used here...it does fit. Edited by Thorin on 08-03-2006 01:27 |
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 01:30
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Then I would like to help your coder in any way possible, in terms of technical-fiction writing, etc. We would both benefit from shedding our dependance on the HW2 game engine. Heck, SSnT is a marketable product if done to PDS8 standards. |
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| Itharu |
Posted on 08-03-2006 01:48
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Aw damn-it....Not again. What about a review of names submitted in that last 'think of a new name' thread? I know many where not to your liking but something has got to be able to come from it. -Fear the Might of the Imperial Cortharian Fleet
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 01:49
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Keep musing. There's bound to be something interesting coming from you too. And it is a valid suggestion. |
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| yasotay |
Posted on 08-03-2006 04:21
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Appologies for my ignorance... SST ??? |
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 05:20
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Thorin, you were supposed to give the full details of what that acronym means. Now I have to do that for you which means extra duty on your end Space Strategy and Tactics  |
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| Thorin |
Posted on 08-03-2006 05:23
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Read the shoutbox. Er...knowing me, it's at least half likely I left that crucial point of information out of my half page explaination. |
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 05:26
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Posts: 2598 Joined: August 30 2005 |
Extra duty - Thorin is now chief diplomatic and education officer. Don't deny that I'm fun to educate |
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| MarieHawke |
Posted on 08-03-2006 06:36
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New Era Ship Operations, perhaps? Enhanced Combat Systems? "The big-ass 100MB mod"? XDD A starlight sharpshot magical girl!
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 08-03-2006 07:00
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Hmm, work out a storyline first then name the mod after it. Actually that is a good idea. Especially since I intend to finish up the Vagyr order of battle first (+ civil war scenarios) before touching the Hiigarans and allied forces. |
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| Homdax |
Posted on 08-03-2006 07:18
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I would like to point out that PDS is not just a name. It is a concept, almost legendary, associated with high-quality Space RTS game modding. It is one of those things that sets a standard which others are measured by. Hence I am reluctant to see it replaced. If anything PDS-NE or similar. (New Era) PDS version 2 will be mixed up with the release versioning. IMO. And we have to avoid confusion with NGCS... king-o'da'bigfile
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| BriDog |
Posted on 08-03-2006 09:28
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Command and Control |
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| Itharu |
Posted on 08-03-2006 14:14
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HomeBoy does make a point. Name changes go with complete overhauls, tage names go with it. I say, using Homeboy's name as a guide; PDS - AS (Aetas Secundus) [Second Era] And then we don't tell anyone what AS will stand for! they'll think it's : Advanced Systems, After Sajuuk, Anti-Ship.... it'll drive them nuts. But they'll never guess it's Lantin... -Fear the Might of the Imperial Cortharian Fleet
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| Thorin |
Posted on 08-03-2006 14:56
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I think I liked Enhanced Combat Systems, actually. |
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| smokeydapot |
Posted on 08-03-2006 18:21
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think i like PDS-NE. i was personaly thinking AAB (Above And Beyond) or PDS-AAB  |
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| Fayde |
Posted on 08-03-2006 18:44
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What about - NTS- NAVAL TACTICAL SUPREMECY |
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