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Re: "Next Generation" 3D game demos (Tek, W-haven, C-mage), my results

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From: Adam Williamson
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 1995 00:00
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In article <43uo79$ee4...@bighorn.accessnv.com> be...@accessnv.com "BenV" writes:

> I haven't plaued all the 3-d games but here's the ones that seem to work and 
> those that don't. 
> 
> worked,
> -Ultima Underworlds (the best 3d environment in my opinion)

Errrrrrrrr...get a clue? "The best" in a 1/4 screen size window???

> -Wolfenstein 3d (The first to really show off what first person can do)

Methinks you've got Wolf and Doom mixed up here mate. Wolf = 1991. Doom =
1993.

> -Doom (what started the craze)
> -System Shock (Child of UW and had an actual plot)
> -Dark Forces (made by LucasArts, StarWars theme , 'nuff said)
> 
> those that didn't,
> -Witchahaven (made by capstone)

What computer you running? Did you get both fixes?

> -TekWar (Made by capstone)
> -Cybermage (made by origin without LookingGlass {this might be what UW3 would 
>  look like if Origin ever made it alone})
> 
> Those that might
> 
> -Duke Nukem 3d (made by capstone, got good reviews, but uses the 
>  "build-engine")

NO IT BLOODY WELL ISN'T, it's made by 3D Realms ACTUALLY. And Blood is made
by Q Studios (for those who like mindless trivia :>)

> -Quake (made by id!!!! but all the hype may ruin this one)
> 
> 
> Anyone have any thing to add to this?
> 
> 
> 
> -Ben
> 

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From: Adam Williamson <Ad...@scss.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: "Next Generation" 3D game demos (Tek, W-haven, C-mage), my results
Date: 1995/09/23
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