Quote: "And I don't think you should place all your faith in something that's been promised for over a year now."
As a programmer yourself I would expect you to know that things can take longer than expected, and can run into problems. The reason it's been delayed is due to the X10 users whining about how they weren't recieving updates.
Quote: "That means Dark Physics is a no-no "
Then why did he confirm that Dark Physics would be included in previous emails?
Quote: "here is no indication that Lemur will be integrated "
urlForce confirmed a version of Lemur will be in the Migration
Quote: "GPU instancing is a DX10 feature"
Which can be used in DX10 games. I don't really understand what you meant by that.
Quote: "the score system is easily accomplished with variables"
But not everyone can script. The X10 points system is a lot easier to use.
Quote: "and EFX has shown X9 can easily compete in the graphics department"
EFX is a ridicolously over priced mod with some excellent features. Yes it can compete, but seeming as the migration is free, i think people will pick the free official version over the $200+ or whatever-price-it-is mod.
Quote: "Efficient timer integration "
The migration will have this
Quote: "Extended multiplayer features"
So will the migration
Quote: "Numerous new scripting commands that open up loads of potential, this itself should count as a few dozen features as most feature requests can be completed through Ply's Mod scripting (COD4 health, armor, pooled-weapon ammo, spells, inventory)"
Scripting commands are important so I'll have to agree with you on that. This is one feature of mods which I love.
Quote: "Whereas mods provide extensive gameplay enhancements."
And yet, people will still choose the migration over any mod.
Migration Discussion Thread: http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=142497&b=21
Piracy Discussion Thread:
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=142774&b=21