What will you do first with the final HDTP ?

Alex D · Post by **Alex D** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:15 am

*Sighs* I know that very phrase, I've seen it used dozens of times, but I'm still gonna ask regardless

To stubborn for that answer

Hashi · Post by **Hashi** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:07 am

I like the phrase "when its done" because it means the product will only be released when it is actually done, and not released according to the Christian Calender. So it will be released and be 100% quality (well hopefully) because there are no rediculous time contraints that seem to mare some other games.
It also means you can take forever to make your game and then no one cares and all expectations are lowered(DNF IM LOOKING AT YOU) , unlike highly anticipated titles. So its a balance of not building any hype that you have to live up to and cannot possibly do so, but still releasing it and people actually buy it (if you dont have a release date for the game)

Mr_Cyberpunk · Post by **Mr_Cyberpunk** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:23 am

Actually If I remember rightly, "when its done" was coined by either 3D Realms or ID Software.. I don't remember but I'm positive it wasn't blizzard. I think it was 3D Realms about the release of DNF 15 years ago

Fragbait · Post by **Fragbait** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:43 pm

But Blizzard's the one who's used it, and actually released stuff while holding to the principle.

Post by **Jonas** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:21 pm

Also: Valve.

DaveW · Post by **DaveW** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:39 pm

I thought they just operate on the Valve Time principle.

Post by **Jonas** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:28 pm

The two aren't mutually exclusive