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UberModeKappa 12-25-2006 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by _Z3phyr_ (Post 1257226)
LATing in Graal3d is going to -suck-

If it's anything like the torque engine, it will be a blasty blast.


I'm soo excited for Graal 3D!!!!!!!!

Tyhm 12-25-2006 10:12 PM

I heard tell there's a fixed camera mode...puts me in a mind of Kirby 64...

Crono 12-25-2006 11:01 PM

reminds me of zelda ocarina of time too (forgot to include that in my other post here xD)

Triple_Darkness 12-25-2006 11:02 PM

Will Graal3D be for Gold Members to? or just Gold+Vip?yah i know its nub question

Infernix 12-25-2006 11:16 PM

....I guess maybe Id come back to graal and actually pay and take a venture into 3d level design....which still isnt playing graal...so Id kinda be sad going backt o what I did before. Work and no play =(.

UberModeKappa 12-26-2006 12:40 AM

I have had money saved up to rent a 3d server. I hope Stefan allows developers the ability to work on a server before Graal3d Dungeon comes out.

I'm definitely reminded of ocarina of time but with better graphics and more mobility. I'm so ready for making a modern server or a space server.

Devil 12-28-2006 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159 (Post 1256855)
I disagree. It gives the Unixmad personal touch to it. :D

This is exactly why you'll never run a successful business.

Mykel 12-28-2006 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Devil (Post 1257979)
This is exactly why you'll never run a successful business.

LOL UNPROFESSIONALISM IS HILARIOUS

Skyld 12-28-2006 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinny (Post 1257263)
I still suck at GS2 and now it looks like Graal 3D is well and truly on it's way...i hope the language used in Graal 3D just expands on GS2 but i doubt it =p

That looks like fun though. I'd be happy playing in that dungeon in a friendly team environment ^^.

Graal3D scripting is just GScript2 with extra 3D functions (i.e. move3d()) and classes.

Spark910 12-28-2006 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Devil (Post 1257979)
This is exactly why you'll never run a successful business.

A game companies ability to write English correctly isn't necessarily at the top of my list for 'must haves' when looking to buy a game. Sure, you don't want too many issues, and Graal for the most part in-game (including the 'official' servers) has understandable/okay English!

If I want to buy a house or something as important from unixmad I'd want perfect English, but I'm not so bothered for a 2D game!

excaliber7388 12-28-2006 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark910 (Post 1257986)
A game companies ability to write English correctly isn't necessarily at the top of my list for 'must haves' when looking to buy a game. Sure, you don't want too many issues, and Graal for the most part in-game (including the 'official' servers) has understandable/okay English!

If I want to buy a house or something as important from unixmad I'd want perfect English, but I'm not so bothered for a 2D game!

But it does say something to some people.
You're turning some of your customers off, as opposed to correct English, which wouldn't.

Darlene159 12-28-2006 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Devil (Post 1257979)
This is exactly why you'll never run a successful business.

Good thing I'm not interested in starting my own business then, huh? :rolleyes:
I don't mind working for someone.

You guys are acting like the English is horrible or something, when it is not.

Stephen 12-28-2006 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159 (Post 1257992)
You guys are acting like the English is horrible or something, when it is not.

No, but it's bad enough to be absolutely hilarious.

Darlene159 12-28-2006 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1257993)
No, but it's bad enough to be absolutely hilarious.

Hmm, I thought it was a very nice thought (the e-card). I actually didn't see anything hilarious about it, but that's just me....

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388 (Post 1257989)
But it does say something to some people.
You're turning some of your customers off, as opposed to correct English, which wouldn't.

I have seen much worse English. Never bothered me because I was able to understand that the owner of the game/product was not from the US, and didn't have perfect English. Didn't put me off at all. I can see past it, and concentrate on the product.

Devil 12-28-2006 03:25 AM

It is practically simple English.

I just find it very unprofessional, and if I was new to the game, or a prospective first time upgrader, I would be totally put off.

He could have atleast put it past someone who knew English better than he did.

Darlene159 12-28-2006 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Devil (Post 1257997)
It is practically simple English.

I just find it very unprofessional, and if I was new to the game, or a prospective first time upgrader, I would be totally put off.

He could have atleast put it past someone who knew English better than he did.

Why don't you try focusing on the whole picture instead of minor things. :\

Devil 12-28-2006 03:29 AM

I am focusing on an important thing.

How could a business succeed in a mostly English talking customer base, when the owners can't take 2 minutes out of their time for someone to proof-read their e-cards?

Darlene159 12-28-2006 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Devil (Post 1258001)
I am focusing on an important thing.

How could a business succeed in a mostly English talking customer base, when the owners can't take 2 minutes out of their time for someone to proof-read their e-cards?

Eh, I wasted enough time on this. I thought overall, everything was very nice.

Devil 12-28-2006 03:53 AM

Exactly what I thought you'd do. It just proves my point more. Thankyou.

excaliber7388 12-28-2006 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159 (Post 1257994)
Hmm, I thought it was a very nice thought (the e-card). I actually didn't see anything hilarious about it, but that's just me....

I have seen much worse English. Never bothered me because I was able to understand that the owner of the game/product was not from the US, and didn't have perfect English. Didn't put me off at all. I can see past it, and concentrate on the product.

Por que tu queres su trabajo.
But si everysomeone speaked badly. The bad would look game.
:\
If you own a game, with most of it's customers being english speakers, and you release something to them, it should be in proper english/french/german, w/e.
It's professionalism.
Not difficult.
If a few people will be turned off, it's not worth it.
How hard is it to have someone who speaks english natively to do it?
I understand English isn't easy: so have someone who knows it well do it.
Once more: a little effort goes a long way.

jkool666 12-28-2006 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159 (Post 1257994)
I have seen much worse English.

Oh you only say that because you read the Zone Forums >_<...

I loved those 4 videos for Graal 3D. As mentioned, very N64 Zelda'ish. The characters remind me of those, creatures -_-, from Animal Crossing.

Stephen 12-28-2006 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159 (Post 1257994)
Hmm, I thought it was a very nice thought (the e-card). I actually didn't see anything hilarious about it, but that's just me....
.

Yea, it was a nice thought - and it was very well done as far as graphics go. However, the English wasn't that great, and it made for some fairly hilarious stuff.

konidias 12-28-2006 08:50 AM

The bad English was all a scheme to distract you from making comments about what the newsletter showed for Graal's future.

j/k... or not. :p

Sam 12-28-2006 01:25 PM

I am amused how intolerant some people are. They majority of them do not speak a second language and when I see all the spelling mistakes they're doing in their native tongue I am aghast.

Skyld 12-28-2006 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388 (Post 1258014)
Por que tu queres su trabajo.
But si everysomeone speaked badly. The bad would look game.
:\
If you own a game, with most of it's customers being english speakers, and you release something to them, it should be in proper english/french/german, w/e.
It's professionalism.
Not difficult.
If a few people will be turned off, it's not worth it.
How hard is it to have someone who speaks english natively to do it?
I understand English isn't easy: so have someone who knows it well do it.
Once more: a little effort goes a long way.

I can see where some of Unixmad's mistakes come from because I study French. Unless he immersed himself in an English-speaking country and spoke nothing but English for a few years, he won't be perfect with it and you should understand that. The message is understandable, therefore it's purpose is fulfilled. Sam is right in what he says, that people who can't string together coherent text and speech in their native language are not in a position to speak. Hell, I can't understand some of your posts because they are so scattered and unstructured.

If you spoke to him in French, he would no doubt be very professional. However, it is difficult to carry that over into a second language. People learn things differently, so the least you can do is respect that he is trying. x_x

James205 12-28-2006 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyld (Post 1258035)
I can see where some of Unixmad's mistakes come from because I study French. Unless he immersed himself in an English-speaking country and spoke nothing but English for a few years, he won't be perfect with it and you should understand that. The message is understandable, therefore it's purpose is fulfilled. Sam is right in what he says, that people who can't string together coherent text and speech in their native language are not in a position to speak. Hell, I can't understand some of your posts because they are so scattered and unstructured.

If you spoke to him in French, he would no doubt be very professional. However, it is difficult to carry that over into a second language. People learn things differently, so the least you can do is respect that he is trying. x_x

I understand what you're saying, but there are many players who would be willing to proof read it. It's not insulting anything, it just looks more professional.

I think that's basically it.

Anyway, things are looking good so far.

Spark910 12-28-2006 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388 (Post 1258014)
How hard is it to have someone who speaks english natively to do it?

Not very, I guess! I used to review/write them to some improved standard :)

pooper200000 12-28-2006 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 1258032)
I am amused how intolerant some people are. They majority of them do not speak a second language and when I see all the spelling mistakes they're doing in their native tongue I am aghast.

I don't think they care about the spelling as much because they believe people can interpret their speech and typos. Anywhoo I like a lot of the stuff in the christmas letter its a lot of fun ,the stuff that was added. :p

psst! This is what happens to all the zone threads!!

Mykel 12-28-2006 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 1258032)
I am amused how intolerant some people are. They majority of them do not speak a second language and when I see all the spelling mistakes they're doing in their native tongue I am aghast.

We're not running a business either, bud. And I'm not asking anyone to be perfect here, it takes decades to master a second language. However, when there are many people that could be turned to, it would be very simple to fix.

amonrabr 12-28-2006 05:06 PM

Im feeling really bad reading this post. I was thinking in not post here, but I see you people didnt change the focus, so its hard to not post something.

Well actually Unixmad wrote the newsletter text, that looks be perfect.

I wrote the card text, thats wrong, how you know, so Its totally my fault.

Im not a cyberjoueurs member, I just helped making the layout and the card some hours before you people received it. Unixmad said to me find someone to help me with those texts, and I tryed to contact Moonie on Icq, but no answer. Then I asked Other-Graal-Person help, that told me one of this wrong phrases (that mykel told me by pm) was right, but its not his fault, since he looked be busy when I asked.

So it is difficult to read you people talking about unprofessionalism to the wrong person. Since it was my fault, not cyberjoueurs. Not a excuse, but english is my third language, and actually I never speak english with someone, just with graal people sometimes, and some internet communities.

thank you.

Mykel 12-28-2006 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by amonrabr (Post 1258074)
Im feeling really bad reading this post. I was thinking in not post here, but I see you people didnt change the focus, so its hard to not post something.

Well actually Unixmad wrote the newsletter text, that looks be perfect.

I wrote the card text, thats wrong, how you know, so Its totally my fault.

Im not a cyberjoueurs member, I just helped making the layout and the card some hours before you people received it. Unixmad said to me find someone to help me with those texts, and I tryed to contact Moonie on Icq, but no answer. Then I asked Other-Graal-Person help, that told me one of this wrong phrases (that mykel told me by pm) was right, but its not his fault, since he looked be busy when I asked.

So it is difficult to read you people talking about unprofessionalism to the wrong person. Since it was my fault, not cyberjoueurs. Not a excuse, but english is my third language, and actually I never speak english with someone, just with graal people sometimes, and some internet communities.

thank you.

No problem bud, thanks for clearing it up. Oh, and if you ever need help again, feel free to PM.

Darlene159 12-28-2006 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by amonrabr (Post 1258074)
I tryed to contact Moonie on Icq, but no answer.

I'm sorry. I never got a message from you. You aren't on my ICQ buddy list. :frown:
Unless you are the one who tried to get me to add that said "But I need your help".
If so, I am sorry, I didn't know who you were.

Anyway, the English on the e-card was not bad at all. Very minor, and was very nice.

Mykel 12-28-2006 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159 (Post 1258079)
I'm sorry. I never got a message from you. You aren't on my ICQ buddy list. :frown:
Unless you are the one who tried to get me to add that said "But I need your help".
If so, I am sorry, I didn't know who you were.

Anyway, the English on the e-card was not bad at all. Very minor, and was very nice.

There were only 3 lines on the e-card and 2 of them had errors. :p

excaliber7388 12-28-2006 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 1258032)
I am amused how intolerant some people are. They majority of them do not speak a second language and when I see all the spelling mistakes they're doing in their native tongue I am aghast.

I don't care if he can't speak or write English well. I know it's not an easy language.
But he could have asked ANY of us for help, and we would have been very happy to.
It would have made the news letter look more professional.

Darlene159 12-28-2006 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykel (Post 1258094)
There were only 3 lines on the e-card and 2 of them had errors. :p

I don't care. I look at the thought behind it.
I would prefer not discussing this for 10 pages.

pooper200000 12-28-2006 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388 (Post 1258101)
I don't care if he can't speak or write English well. I know it's not an easy language.
But he could have asked ANY of us for help, and we would have been very happy to.
It would have made the news letter look more professional.

w8?? asking for help and asking the players to help with it would be professional? I don't think so. They can ask select players but not all abroad

excaliber7388 12-28-2006 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pooper200000 (Post 1258109)
w8?? asking for help and asking the players to help with it would be professional? I don't think so. They can ask select players but not all abroad

I'm also thinking of potential customers who would be turned off by this.

brock128 12-28-2006 07:02 PM

I find it amazing nobody's brought up the whole "pay for COINS even though you subscribe" thing and how terrible it is.

Didn't unix say "Graal will always be free" at one time? How the mighty have fallen.

\/ Six of one, half dozen of the other. Someone important said it.

excaliber7388 12-28-2006 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brock128 (Post 1258115)
I find it amazing nobody's brought up the whole "pay for COINS even though you subscribe" thing and how terrible it is.

Didn't unix say "Graal will always be free" at one time? How the mighty have fallen.

I thought that was a Stefan quote ;)
Oh well, I could be mistaken.

pooper200000 12-28-2006 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388 (Post 1258110)
I'm also thinking of potential customers who would be turned off by this.

yes some would. I said some players check it but not all abroad. I never said that I don't agree they should have fixed it but.... I think cyberjourers is a business and they runa very fine line between business and clowns sometimes no offense meant but Im not sure what the other side of the line would be.


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