Star Citizen: Death of a Space Thread?

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Ash1138: Sep 29, 2001; Get up, chief. We're just gettin' started.

TheAgent posted:

so amazon is 100% their publisher now

welcome to the jungle, motherfuckers

TheAgent posted:

I know everyone has said, no no, Lumberyard is free or whatever

but they just got a huge cash injection and programmers and support from amazon

so there you go

TheAgent posted:

all severs are free. new patcher by amazon. new devs from amazon. new higher up execs are all amazon. no more dreams. mvp early 2018.

TheAgent posted:

and they just tossed all the dead weight devs. goodbye, tony z

lol whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

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MeLKoR: Dec 23, 2004; by FactsAreUseless

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:31

Blue On Blue: Nov 14, 2012

Hav posted:

I didn't get paid for eight months in 2000 because the whole dot com thing collapsed, so it was a question of waiting for checks to clear and reading fuckedcompany.com. Amazon was fricking amazing. Everyone else got hit for a return on the VC money (The Simpsons episode where Bart is offered stock from a roll is weirdly true), but they seemed to survive every round and didn't make a profit for a _decade_.

After marketplace, AWS seemed like a very logical move and since then; well, entire companies are moving their infrastructure into AWS because it removes the datacenter from the equation.

Datacenters are a big deal. Modern ones are elevated floor, multiple redundancy systems that suck up power, and frequently have their own high-voltage plant, double backup generators. Fiber and copper terminal points, and they usually have twinned AC units, not to mention a halon dump system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fyGGqgVzCY - Accidental halon dump. You don't get to hear the alarms going off, but halon would asphyxiate anyone in the room so it's hella loud.

A datacenter generally accounts for tens of millions of dollars a year, and companies try to maintain occupancy by offering colo services. After AWS, this got harder, so a bunch of people have thrown in the towel.

So my point is that they're not just grabbing retail, they've doing a magnificent job of cornering data. Only really matched by Google's disruption of email and 'Office' services.

Is it possible to encase the entire CIG office in a halon suppression system and then activate it ?

Once the people are outside of course

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:39

Hav: Dec 11, 2009; Fun Shoe

Edit: pictured: Methane fire suppression unit.

timeline_of_dazma_smaats_entry_to_sa.jpg

He was burn it down slightly before we were, as I recall. In fact, we seriously took the piss for a while and he took it, earning our respect.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:40

ManofManyAliases: Mar 21, 2016; ToastOfManySmarts

Can't post for 3 hours!

AP posted:

I lied to you, I don't have a spreadsheet. Also I forget, $5k maybe, wouldn't it be easier for you just to check or do you not log into your RSI account at all?

I don't need to = )

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:40

ManofManyAliases: Mar 21, 2016; ToastOfManySmarts

Can't post for 3 hours!

Space Crabs posted:

MoMA please humor me and show up pretending the amazon publisher news has been confirmed, then go through an incredibly transparent and pathetic display of slowly convincing yourself that this justifies you spending $8,000.

I want to get a jump start on all the potential RSI/Reddit posts where people start puzzling out the logic of their savior failing meaning their savior succeeded even harder.

It's actually NOT true, but hey: whatever rustles Agent's jimmies.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:42

Hav: Dec 11, 2009; Fun Shoe

ManofManyAliases posted:

It's actually NOT true, but hey: whatever rustles Agent's jimmies.

What's your source?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:46

TrustmeImLegit: Jan 14, 2017; by FactsAreUseless

Can we just once not engage. I don't wanna lure AssRapistDude420 back but it could happen.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:47

ManofManyAliases: Mar 21, 2016; ToastOfManySmarts

Can't post for 3 hours!

Hav posted:

What's your source?

Same as Agent's

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:48

Hav: Dec 11, 2009; Fun Shoe

ManofManyAliases posted:

Same as Agent's

You're not talking to the same people, and here's your chance to gain some credibility.

LA, UK, Germany?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:55

Space Crabs: Mar 10, 2007; by FactsAreUseless

MeLKoR posted:

This checks out. Derek never just showed up here screaming to the heavens about burning it all down. Somethingawful Goons, as part of our expansive and never ending Machiavellian plots, tricked him into being a crazy person on a burning crusade.

Space Crabs fucked around with this message at 16:05 on Mar 15, 2017

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big nipples big life: May 12, 2014

His reputation was being one of the most sane game developers on usenet before SA turned him into a blogging, doxing, lawsuit threatening lunatic.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:59

ManofManyAliases: Mar 21, 2016; ToastOfManySmarts

Can't post for 3 hours!

Hav posted:

You're not talking to the same people, and here's your chance to gain some credibility.

LA, UK, Germany?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:59

XK: Jul 9, 2001; Star Citizen is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it's fidelity when you look out your window or when you watch youtube

ManofManyAliases posted:

It's actually NOT true, but hey: whatever rustles Agent's jimmies.

I hope it's not true. Amazon will cut off the flow of entertainment, and Chris will have an open door to skate with pockets full of cash.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:08

Colostomy Bag: Jan 11, 2016; C-Bangin' it

XK posted:

I hope it's not true. Amazon will cut off the flow of entertainment, and Chris will have an open door to skate with pockets full of cash.

If true, Bezos will feel grief.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:10

trucutru: Jul 9, 2003; by Fluffdaddy

Space Crabs posted:

This checks out. Derek never just showed up here screaming to the heavens about burning it all down. Somethingawful Goons, as part of our expansive and never ending Machiavellian plots, tricked him into being a crazy person on a burning crusade.

Don't forget the coke vending machine we sprayed with adrenalin.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:12

D1E: Nov 25, 2001

Ol Cactus Dick posted:

His reputation was being one of the most sane game developers on usenet before SA turned him into a blogging, doxing, lawsuit threatening lunatic.

LOL

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:13

ewe2: Jul 1, 2009

ManofManyAliases posted:

UK

That's where MoMa works for CIG.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:14

Beet Wagon: Oct 19, 2015

ManofManyAliases posted:

UK

Don't lie man we already know you live on DiscoLando's couch in LA or whatever

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:43

AP: Jul 12, 2004; One Ring to fool them all
One Ring to find them
One Ring to milk them all
and pockets fully line them; Grimey Drawer

ManofManyAliases posted:

I don't need to = )

Ok, how many RSI fun bucks do you currently have?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:43

Chalks: Sep 30, 2009

Amazon becoming SC's publisher is really good for the project in terms of actually getting the thing out of the door. Amazon have hired some real experienced talent from big games studios across the world, if anyone is able to turn the project around it'll be them.

It also fits their current business plan to break into the PC gaming market with a battering ram, releasing a large of high budget games in a short period of time.

If this is true, I imagine they have enough influence over the project to get Roberts to gently caress off which means we'll be seeing an MVP for certain. Could be interesting, really looking forward to seeing the list of features that'll be getting cut.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:53

Lack of Gravitas: Oct 11, 2012; Grimey Drawer

I don't care what else gets cut, but Amazon better not be thinking about removing procedural birbs :colbert:

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:56

Trillhouse: Dec 31, 2000

Now when the game bombs, the true believers will have Amazon to blame and Roberts can swindle his way into another crowdfunded project.

In a way I believe that Amazon is dumb enough to throw money at this. I mean how much did they waste developing their phone? And they slashed the price of it to practically nothing after barely any time at all because no one wanted it.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:57

TrustmeImLegit: Jan 14, 2017; by FactsAreUseless

That drat amazon publisher forcing it out before its ready.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:00

mdxi: Mar 13, 2006; to JERK OFF is to be close to GOD... only with SPURTING

Hav posted:

Datacenters are a big deal. Modern ones are elevated floor, multiple redundancy systems that suck up power, and frequently have their own high-voltage plant, double backup generators. Fiber and copper terminal points, and they usually have twinned AC units, not to mention a halon dump system.

Amazon/Google/Facebook scale datacenters are way, way, way, way bigger than what you're describing. There are more like "dozens" of everything instead of "double". Commercial colocation facilities aren't that much smaller these days (excluding the ones in urban cores, in highrises).

Also, it's been a long time since I've seen a halon system, because no one could hold their breath long enough to get out of a modern datacenter. Halon was a thing in the IBM Big Iron/dataroom era, where you could hear the alarm, take a deep breath (you've got five seconds to discharge) and run to the door.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:00

Mirificus: Oct 29, 2004; Kings need not raise their voices to be heard

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:02

TheAgent: Feb 16, 2002; The call is coming from inside Dr. House; Grimey Drawer

ManofManyAliases posted:

Same as Agent's

moma remember when you argued that AMD and CIG were still buddy buddy and partnered up and loved each other even after CIG switched to talking up intel products

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:06

Chalks: Sep 30, 2009

Trillhouse posted:

Now when the game bombs, the true believers will have Amazon to blame and Roberts can swindle his way into another crowdfunded project.

In a way I believe that Amazon is dumb enough to throw money at this. I mean how much did they waste developing their phone? And they slashed the price of it to practically nothing after barely any time at all because no one wanted it.

Maybe it's controversial, but I don't think the game will bomb (assuming the Amazon publisher info is correct).

There are two things the game needs in order to bring it out of its current tail spin - proper scope control and stable reliable funding. Amazon can provide both and it sounds like they're taking control of the project in exchange for all the resources and funding they're putting in.

They honestly could redirect the project into an actual viable game. I'd love to know what's going to happen to CR in that event since he'll basically lose control of the project entirely in order to get it out the door. Freelancer all over again.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:07

ManofManyAliases: Mar 21, 2016; ToastOfManySmarts

Can't post for 3 hours!

TheAgent posted:

moma remember when you argued that AMD and CIG were still buddy buddy and partnered up and loved each other even after CIG switched to talking up intel products

No. I don't remember this. Please enlighten me.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:09

AP: Jul 12, 2004; One Ring to fool them all
One Ring to find them
One Ring to milk them all
and pockets fully line them; Grimey Drawer

https://twitter.com/banditloaf/status/842043175724228608

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:10

Mr Fronts: Jan 31, 2016; Yo! The Mafia supports you. But don't tell no one. Spread the word.

When I visit Derek's twitter feed via browser, Twitter suggests that I follow Leonard Skinly.

I like that.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:10

Blue On Blue: Nov 14, 2012

Everyone is crazy if they think amazon is going to just spurt money allover Cribblers masterpiece like an eager porn star

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:11

AP: Jul 12, 2004; One Ring to fool them all
One Ring to find them
One Ring to milk them all
and pockets fully line them; Grimey Drawer

ManofManyAliases posted:

No. I don't remember this. Please enlighten me.

How many RSI credits do you currently have on your account?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:11

big nipples big life: May 12, 2014

I'd argue that it's going to bomb because everyone that still gives a poo poo already owns it and everyone else's patience has run out and laughs it. Look at any comment section outside of r/sc when something is written about star citizen. It's duke nukem forever and daikatana all over again now, it's also why I don't believe the amazon poo poo for a second. Even an hour of research would have turned this up.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:12

D_Smart: May 11, 2010; by FactsAreUseless; College Slice

Chalks posted:

Star Citizen is a space trading and combat simulation video game developed by Cloud Imperium Games and published by Amazon Game Studios. It is a spiritual sequel to Wing Commander, a combat flight simulator released in 1990. The game was initially announced by Chris Roberts in 2013, and following many production schedule mishaps and a buyout of CIG by Amazon, it was eventually released in March 2023.

In the game, players take on the roles of spacecraft pilots. These characters fly single-seater ships, exploring the planets and space stations of 7 known star systems. They also engage in dogfights with other pilots (player- and computer-controlled) to protect traders or engage in piracy themselves. Other player activities include bounty-hunting and commodity trading. The single-player mode puts the player in the role of Johnny Bland, who goes through a series of missions to save the Sirius sector from a mysterious alien force. In multiplayer mode, players are free to take on any role and to explore anywhere from the start.

Originally, Roberts promised features such as automated flight maneuvers, dynamic economies, and a multiplayer mode that could host thousands of players, but diminished versions of these features were implemented in the final release. The game's initial technical demos impressed reviewers, but after the Amazon buyout and Roberts' departure from CIG, critics had doubts about the game. Reviewers judged the final product technically good but failing to fulfill their initial expectations.

heh yeah, though I find it VERY HARD to believe, I wrote up my thoughts on this.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:12

HycoCam: Jul 14, 2016; You should have backed Transverse!

AP posted:

Amazon bets big on gaming with high-profile hires

quote:
GamesBeat: It seems like it helps to have names like John Smedley or Chris Roberts recruiting. Or Leslie Benzies, that was a good one.

Frazzini: I just love what they�re doing. I�m so excited. It�s a good fit. And a similar story. They want to do this ambitious game and our technology is very well-suited for it.

GamesBeat: Are you seeding these people with funding?

Frazzini: We don�t talk about that. But I would say�they�re customers because they like the product and they like where we�re going.

6 months, 23 days until Citizen Con 2017.

GamesBeat: Are you refunding these backers since Crobbers wasted all their money?

Frazzini: We don�t talk about that. But I would say�they�re customers

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:14

big nipples big life: May 12, 2014

D_Smart posted:

heh yeah, though I find it VERY HARD to believe, I wrote up my thoughts on this.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:17

Mirificus: Oct 29, 2004; Kings need not raise their voices to be heard

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:17

Hav: Dec 11, 2009; Fun Shoe

trucutru posted:

Don't forget the coke vending machine we sprayed with adrenalin.

That was tiger urine.

mdxi posted:

Amazon/Google/Facebook scale datacenters are way, way, way, way bigger than what you're describing. There are more like "dozens" of everything instead of "double". Commercial colocation facilities aren't that much smaller these days (excluding the ones in urban cores, in highrises).

We just divested ourselves of one for $20 million, with the first going for $30 million. We still have four left in Virginia, Santa Clara, Frankfurt and Mountain View.

I work with what I know, not what I don't know, and I've never been in the Amazon, Google or Facebook facilities.

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ManofManyAliases: Mar 21, 2016; ToastOfManySmarts

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AP posted:

How many RSI credits do you currently have on your account?

100+

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