Unity - an announcement

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Post by jshawnd »

Ugh. Initially (30 minutes, 2 beers ago), utterly devastated to hear the news, Jeff.

But your follow-up on p.11, along with the 15 pages of well wishes, reminded me that (a), you've a great spirit, and (b), you've attracted a great flock. Nothing is near being lost.

Over the past 6-12 months, I haven't been able to shake the feeling that Unity would deserve a bigger audience than the Gamecube could deliver...I can't help but think that this temporary setback will lead to even better things.

Major props to you for not rushing it. We'll be here for whatever is next.

And I'll forever get a chuckle any time a politician asks for unity in Congress. Like he could handle it. :twisted:
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jshawnd wrote:And I'll forever get a chuckle any time a politician asks for unity in Congress. Like he could handle it. :twisted:
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Post by Saint Sandy »

So sad to hear :(
Chin up Jeff, look to the future, you've got loads of mates and everyone respects what you did,do and surely will do.
Can't really think of words to say.. but just keep on keeping on! :)
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i can't think of anything to add, it's all been said - just scribble my name at the bottom of the list of "people saying nice stuff" in red crayon please... =-)
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Post by pedrolabambas »

What a shame - the GC would have been a perfect console for Unity.

Anyway, what about the DS for the next Llamasoft project? I'm sure Jeff could come up with some novel use for the 2-screen stylus system - doesn't look like many other developers are at the moment!

I think the DS is the logical home for llamasoft products old and new, but thats just me - nintendo addict that I am
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Post by Spirit »

It always happens, I take a break for a couple of days and something happens :cry:

16 pages and everything said, one thing is clear, 'tis only a period of change, nothing more, nothing less.

We are unity.
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Sorry to hear the news man.. all the best with whatever the future holds..
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Post by metal_maniac »

A real shame, I was eagerly anticipating the release of Unity :(

But perhaps someone else will see the potential of what Jeff has created so far...
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Post by Tuur »

:(

I'm glad you're taking it this way Jeff. Here's one for the difficult days...

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Re: Unity - an announcement

Post by JustClaws »

Hello,
Yak wrote:I don’t really know where to start, so here’s the announcement that’s appearing in the trade press today.
I've not read this on Gamasutra or GamesIndustry. Therefore I
have been trying to convince myself this was some kind of weird
alternative reality April fool, or one of those publicity tricks by PR.

However, it's starting to sink in that it's true, but I'm still finding
it hard to accept. All that work - wasted? It can't be. I believe...

Have a cup of tea and biccy, or a nice vindaloo... and tomorrow
I am sure once the morning mist clears, you'll find green grass!
As I recently found out, night really is darkest before the dawn.

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Post by Governmentyard »

Fuck and Bugger.

Oh well, at least the last two years have been ace development practice and we could always use a PC shareware Iridis Alpha or something while we wait for the next gen of consoles.

It did get me thinking though - there are lots of things Yak could do now...

Go to Nintendo, Nvidia or other hardware manufacturer and show them his work on Unity - I'm sure Ninty would love to have such a thing to bundle with the revolution when it comes out, as it fits in with their outlook on the future of games - new interactivity and all that.

Super Mario Revolution and Unity as Revolution launch killer apps?

Could anything be more obvious?

Enjoy your break then, Yak - and then give us something to play with - we're all still right behind you

*edit* funny that my hundredth post on this board, which I joined thanks to unity, is on this thread...
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Best wishes for the future.
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chris_b wrote:Best wishes for the future.
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Post by Stuart B »

I've given it a bit of time to sink in, and from the replies in this thread I can safely say that we're supporting you Yak.

Still, chill out, skritch some beasties, and surprise some giraffes mate ;)


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Post by mamemeister »

Someone should tell Lionhead, they're still showing it on their website as a future product. :?
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