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ttp0581 (Bill Clinton) writes:

>> >yeah, they're going to abandon the sustantial part of the market
>> >that doesn't have to money to keep up with them. Will it work?
>> >Time will tell.
>> 
>>    People have been saying this about Origin since they released Wing
>> Commander.
>> 
>>    "What?! You *need* a 386 for it to be playable? That's ridiculous!
>> They're abandoning a substantial part of the market. They don't understand
>> economics - they're going to go bankrupt for sure!"

>Actually, I think it was Ultima 7 that actually forced you to use a 386 
>and everyone thought Origin would go bankrupt on. If I recall, you could 
>play WC on a 286. Other than that, you're absolutely right in saying 
>Origin has been pushing the gameing platform to the limits. Then again, 
>games have always been the most computer demanding programs (aside from CAD).

You forgot Windog!!!  There's the culprit.  The beast that drives the market.

Just wait and see all the bozos who bought a new system with 4 megs, as they
go running to their local Computer Store begging for SIMMs cause Chicago
is too slow and/or beats the hell out of their hard drive.

And I think Mr. Wing Commander III is going to be the game from Origin 
which will be the first game to require at least a P-60 to play worth
$0.10 ... Joy ... get out your wallets folks ...

As for going CD only ... well it DOES makes sense!  Games are only going 
to get bigger (and _presumably_ better), and shipping on 86 HD 3.5's kinda
sux.  

Besides, a 2x CD-ROM is only a couple hundred ... And it's a little more 
hassle to pirate a large CD-ROM game... unless you happen to have a 1/2 gig
drive sitting around (in which case E-mail me for my mailing address ;) ).

Mike (mtma...@flash.lakeheadU.ca)
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