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Zehn - Vhex · 09-18-2007, 10:29 PM

More serious response:

As the tools for creating mods/worlds/whatever become easier and easier the potential for abuse becomes almost overwhelming. Second Life is a prime example of this but there are many other examples as well.

The truly talented individuals you need in order for projects like these to become beautiful and aren't already hired by some company that will pay them oodles of money are few and far between.

I see the following 3 outcomes:

1) This whole venture becomes a laughing stock as countless adult-themed worlds spring up and little else. Adult-themed content is inevitable and will probably be the most dominant form no matter what they do. It's fucking Internet 101. Rule 34 my friends. However, it does have the potential to grow beyond that and become...

2) A place for aspiring game designers who go to DeVry! and other such fine institutions crack their teeth. They fiddle around with it, make their own porn game, but the hobbiests/enthusiasts here and there make other little shits that grow in modest popularity. StarCraft, Counter-Strike, Oblivion and tons of other games benefited from people like this who used the tools at their disposal to do more then just plaster boobs all over the place. However, if this becomes a commercial success afterall then...

3) The big money will be made by 3rd party individuals who will create your world for you. In fact, I wouldn't doubt if this comes before number 2 even. You give them the design specs for what you want, 400 bucks, and 2 weeks later they shit out your world, complete with anthropomorphic mammals that you can wet your willy on.

Anyways...

What they're probably hoping for is ultimately the 'dream' design where you can freely move your character from a fantasy swords and sorcery mmo to a space faring fight mmo to a strategy based RTS, to whatever.

I don't see it happening. There might be a few well-intended individuals who will attempt this, but I doubt any will be more popular then the various flash games that we all get bored of after about 3 weeks.

09-18-2007, 10:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zehn - Vhex Lord of the Dance Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,261 +53 Internets	More serious response: As the tools for creating mods/worlds/whatever become easier and easier the potential for abuse becomes almost overwhelming. Second Life is a prime example of this but there are many other examples as well. The truly talented individuals you need in order for projects like these to become beautiful and aren't already hired by some company that will pay them oodles of money are few and far between. I see the following 3 outcomes: 1) This whole venture becomes a laughing stock as countless adult-themed worlds spring up and little else. Adult-themed content is inevitable and will probably be the most dominant form no matter what they do. It's fucking Internet 101. Rule 34 my friends. However, it does have the potential to grow beyond that and become... 2) A place for aspiring game designers who go to DeVry! and other such fine institutions crack their teeth. They fiddle around with it, make their own porn game, but the hobbiests/enthusiasts here and there make other little shits that grow in modest popularity. StarCraft, Counter-Strike, Oblivion and tons of other games benefited from people like this who used the tools at their disposal to do more then just plaster boobs all over the place. However, if this becomes a commercial success afterall then... 3) The big money will be made by 3rd party individuals who will create your world for you. In fact, I wouldn't doubt if this comes before number 2 even. You give them the design specs for what you want, 400 bucks, and 2 weeks later they shit out your world, complete with anthropomorphic mammals that you can wet your willy on. Anyways... What they're probably hoping for is ultimately the 'dream' design where you can freely move your character from a fantasy swords and sorcery mmo to a space faring fight mmo to a strategy based RTS, to whatever. I don't see it happening. There might be a few well-intended individuals who will attempt this, but I doubt any will be more popular then the various flash games that we all get bored of after about 3 weeks.