You know what I want to see, and this is just a selfish note... VLM PC or somthing that I can use. I dont have a NUON so the latest version of VLM I can use is believe it or not Trip a Tron! really!
One of the best things about Unity was that VLM would have been here! in my hands... all sad...
Although knowing Jeff as I do I'll bet you 3 sheep and a goat that he has a plan up his sleeve ... um ... the beast will rise!
Best wishes to Yak... whatever you do mate us lot are right here backing you up!
Unity - an announcement
/holds up lighterekendrick wrote:And, of course, this forum and everyone on it is something to be treasured. I couldn't have survived without it, we've all been through so much, are going through so much; we've found strength and unity with each other. Do we really need any other kind?
You phrased that so much better than me. Good man.
Only just caught this announcement. 
I'd just like to add my unreserved support for Jeff to the crescendo of best wishes. I guess it hurts right now, and I've been through a similar process a few years ago, it will get better. Riding that rollercoaster can be an odd experience. Maybe it's time to re-focus, to re-apply your talents and energies into other endeavours? People do genuinely love you, your work and your art, and whatever you do we'll believe in it because it will be created with heart, soul and integrity. Don't forget how lucky you are and don't let events like this distort the bigger picture. :-) A fresh start perhaps, a new beginning. Talent like yours is rare, we need you, now more than ever I believe.
Good luck stinky one.
I'd just like to add my unreserved support for Jeff to the crescendo of best wishes. I guess it hurts right now, and I've been through a similar process a few years ago, it will get better. Riding that rollercoaster can be an odd experience. Maybe it's time to re-focus, to re-apply your talents and energies into other endeavours? People do genuinely love you, your work and your art, and whatever you do we'll believe in it because it will be created with heart, soul and integrity. Don't forget how lucky you are and don't let events like this distort the bigger picture. :-) A fresh start perhaps, a new beginning. Talent like yours is rare, we need you, now more than ever I believe.Good luck stinky one.
a tad bit off-topic, but i think Tempest on the DS would be an awesome idea ... use the bottom screen as an iPod like wheel and the top for the games display ... that would be pretty damn cool. ive been VERY tempted to buy DS lately ... if yak announced he was developing something for it, id have no excuse but to buy one!
and my gut instinct (which has failed me several times) tells me that yak will be doing something for the DS/PSP next. i know personally, after being thru a massive project like Unity, i'd cool down, work on something simpler ... something thats fun to work on, and polish the crap out of it. so the gut says DS, but who knows what he's up to!?
SiN
and my gut instinct (which has failed me several times
) tells me that yak will be doing something for the DS/PSP next. i know personally, after being thru a massive project like Unity, i'd cool down, work on something simpler ... something thats fun to work on, and polish the crap out of it. so the gut says DS, but who knows what he's up to!? SiN
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I made my mournful and comiseratory post four days ago and still am sad.
However...
Before we start wishing about new DS/PSP things, which would be ace - either a collection of older games & GR++ would suit the DS to a tea, I think a bit of time out needs to be taken by the man!
Plus, on a selfish side, I do have a few questions.
-Lionhead said they had the people to support Jeff do his thing right from the start. When it became apparent that time was tight, couldn't they have upped the support?
-As much as Yak hates timeframes + storyboarding of his stuff, where did it go wrong? Could it not be seen 6 months ago that stuff had to be done to speed up the process a little? How much of the planned gameplay was implemented?
-What of the VLM3.5 - wan't it running very well? Could it be released - somehow? My NTSC Cubie is hungry
And other questions of that ilk. I'm sure that they will be documented and and answered in due course, but they need to be considered by us. This is not an *angry* post at all, I am asking these questions with a clear head (and heavy heart I guess ) but given that the game was to be completely revolutionary, we shouldn't just rush off and hope for something new. Things need to be digested (burp) and understood. I mourn for the game not seeing the light (ha! 
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Then we ask for GR++ DS with built in classic minigames
That all being said, I truly hope and believe that not releasing it means that the audience of Unity v2.0 will be lapping it up on some funky next-gen hardware with a big hard-drive holding my 20gig of music to drive it with
However...
Before we start wishing about new DS/PSP things, which would be ace - either a collection of older games & GR++ would suit the DS to a tea, I think a bit of time out needs to be taken by the man!
Plus, on a selfish side, I do have a few questions.
-Lionhead said they had the people to support Jeff do his thing right from the start. When it became apparent that time was tight, couldn't they have upped the support?
-As much as Yak hates timeframes + storyboarding of his stuff, where did it go wrong? Could it not be seen 6 months ago that stuff had to be done to speed up the process a little? How much of the planned gameplay was implemented?
-What of the VLM3.5 - wan't it running very well? Could it be released - somehow? My NTSC Cubie is hungry
And other questions of that ilk. I'm sure that they will be documented and and answered in due course, but they need to be considered by us. This is not an *angry* post at all, I am asking these questions with a clear head (and heavy heart I guess
) but given that the game was to be completely revolutionary, we shouldn't just rush off and hope for something new. Things need to be digested (burp) and understood. I mourn for the game not seeing the light (ha! ).Then we ask for GR++ DS with built in classic minigames
That all being said, I truly hope and believe that not releasing it means that the audience of Unity v2.0 will be lapping it up on some funky next-gen hardware with a big hard-drive holding my 20gig of music to drive it with
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I've only just seen this.
Mate, I'm really gutted for you. I swear it nearly did bring a tear to my eye when I read it.
I'm going to have to have a cup of tea and a sit down.
I'm really, really devastated for you.
I worked for a company for two years slogging my guts out (not in your league though) and they closed their doors in June, this really knocked the stuffing out of me, so I nearly know how you feel.
Some of the Unity stuff looked simply too beautiful for words, is there any chance that you can re-use some of the code in future projects.
Anyway have a good few days off.
Today is now a sad day fro me.
Have you any ideas about what you will do next?
Mate, I'm really gutted for you. I swear it nearly did bring a tear to my eye when I read it.
I'm going to have to have a cup of tea and a sit down.
I'm really, really devastated for you.
I worked for a company for two years slogging my guts out (not in your league though) and they closed their doors in June, this really knocked the stuffing out of me, so I nearly know how you feel.
Some of the Unity stuff looked simply too beautiful for words, is there any chance that you can re-use some of the code in future projects.
Anyway have a good few days off.
Today is now a sad day fro me.
Have you any ideas about what you will do next?
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First time I've seen this news....at first I thought it was a joke.
Sadly, that's not the case.
Best wishes to you in your future endeavors, Yak.
Will you continue to work on Unity (in some way, shape or form) whilst taking the time to do a proper job, for release on some of the future next gen systems?
Sadly, that's not the case.
Best wishes to you in your future endeavors, Yak.
Will you continue to work on Unity (in some way, shape or form) whilst taking the time to do a proper job, for release on some of the future next gen systems?
forums what do I say really. I again was hoping this game would come to light. Since Edge I thought wow this is going to be something. I told all my friends I was going to buy a cube when this game came out, well you just saved me some cash
I hope the time with your family and friends over Xmas give you the strength to start again with something.
I know you must be in a tough posistion at this moment "what next for Jeff"
I hope you find what you are looking for.
good luck Jeff
jippie
I hope the time with your family and friends over Xmas give you the strength to start again with something.
I know you must be in a tough posistion at this moment "what next for Jeff"
I hope you find what you are looking for.
good luck Jeff
jippie