Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 26, 2013 8:50:25 GMT
Hi guys! So, Demetrios, a good friend, historian and EE collaborator of yours truly have given us a great opportunity, in extending our reach/ promoting Empire Creations, Empire Earth and Empire Earth Heaven. Below is an excerpt of his e-mail to me: I also suggested to write about Empire Earth and was given the green light. So, I ask if you, soty, altec or all of you simultaneously would like to be interviewed by me about EE, EEH & EC. What say you? We could orchestrate questions such as “what makes a game to keep a solid group of funs a decade after its release?”, “how different and enhanced will the gaming experience be for someone who played EE & AoC when he first visits EEH?”, etc. I am all ears for suggestions and assortment of questions that YOU the designers will answer. This is a first Class opportunity to bring attention to EE, E. Creations and EEH at least among Greek gamers.This is a real opportunity for all of us to be heard, on our thoughts about Empire Earth, how we love it and care for it in the future. Maybe even software developers and respectable game studios could pick up what is left of the franchise (I know for a fact that RTS games are waning, and the niche of traditional RTS games are virtually non-existent on modern games --- too much of World War II and FPS and RPGs). We could definitely have our voices heard, so I hope at least one of you guys could join me in this opportunity. Anyone who is okay with this, kindly say so in this thread, and we'll talk about our preparations over via e-mail or personal message. Please join us guys, if you have the time.
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Mr.UNleash
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Post by Mr.UNleash on May 26, 2013 16:39:12 GMT
I could probably join in o:
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 27, 2013 6:06:25 GMT
Thanks unleash Still waiting for the actual questions (although prepare, in your mind at least) a couple of statements you can think of about your love of EE and why it needs the attention it deserves. Others up for it?
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Post by wjteoh2 on May 27, 2013 7:35:54 GMT
Nice!
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Soty
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Post by Soty on May 27, 2013 15:21:37 GMT
I'm in! great!
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Boost
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Post by Boost on May 27, 2013 20:57:38 GMT
So we only have to depict why we love EE so much and why it requires more attention?
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 28, 2013 5:49:00 GMT
Thanks guys! Please plan what your question would be, and your answer to them. Dem is giving us the leeway to select our own questions and answer them! And Boost, nope, it's not limited on that. I was really hoping that different aspects of the game would be featured. Soty, for example, could discuss the initial beginnings of EC and how it has felt moderating EEH over the years, and Boost can represent the Modding aspect of the game, since well, I guess you are the expert on that subject compared to all of us here. I could discuss triggers and stuff, while wjteoh could talk about how he found EEH and EC as a relatively newcomer, and how, inspite of being 10 years old, he was drawn to it. I'm optimistic on this guys!
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Post by wjteoh2 on May 28, 2013 9:04:15 GMT
All right, I will plan and proofread it until it is perfect. Should we just post them here?
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Post by Boost on May 28, 2013 10:40:06 GMT
You want me top represent the entire modding scene?! Dude, this is the biggest honor I have gotten in my entire life by far! Hmm, so I guess alfrqan and Forlins don't have time then hmm ok. Well I will do my best and prepare a statement. Gosh, as wjteoh2 said, shall we post it here? I myself was never asked once in my entire life to explain anything, let alone get interviewed, in a sense. EE Heaven and such is the first place, so I am super rusty. If we do post our statements here, this would be good for me so you guys can give input, can't be a representative and have a bad statement now can I? Anyways, I'm down, you have my email address if needed, seeing as there currently are no questions I will just wip up some sort of generic statement in the meantime!
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 28, 2013 11:47:11 GMT
Well, I think I am right in saying that you are the expert modder here in Empire Creations, and if you can get Forlins and Darkonen to give statements too, that would be great, Boost. A general statement with maybe 2 paragraphs worth would be okay, I think, since at the end of the article, Dem would definitely give out links and such to the readers. Once you are ready with your Q&A and/ or Statements, please forward it to shieldwolf23@yahoo.com. I'll get it sorted out and give it to Dem. Once everything is published, I'll link it here.
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Post by wjteoh2 on May 28, 2013 12:08:29 GMT
Ok, sent. You can edit it if you wish, as it's OK with me.
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Post by Boost on May 28, 2013 17:02:29 GMT
Alright I called out Forlins & Darkonen in EE Heaven about this. My statement seems to be perfected from how I like it to be, will send you it now.
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Post by A Banned User on May 28, 2013 23:42:28 GMT
I'm up for giving some answers if you require it.
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 29, 2013 14:33:18 GMT
Thanks Boost, wjteoh! Those were fine words, both of you. And Soty, please do consider joining us, as well as you, ABU, it would be extra fun if you can give a statement or two.
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Post by A Banned User on May 29, 2013 21:58:25 GMT
How long does the statement need to be, and you want it to be about anything in particular regarding Empire Earth?
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 30, 2013 5:50:21 GMT
At least two paragraphs, and from you, I think it would be good if you can say how it feels being one of the very few guys who were there in the very beginning of EE and EEH and EC, and how you made those pioneering works of art in scenario designs. That would be awesome to hear, ABU.
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wjteoh2
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Post by wjteoh2 on May 30, 2013 9:42:24 GMT
Perhaps we can include something about .CEM files in there too, so more people will know our plight.
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Soty
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Post by Soty on May 31, 2013 9:32:29 GMT
as i said. I am in. I need to know what i shall comment on though.
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on May 31, 2013 15:16:46 GMT
Soty, for example, could discuss the initial beginnings of EC and how it has felt moderating EEH over the years You could start there, buddy, and make other important statements you may want the public to know about EE, EC and EEH in general.
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Post by JCGF on Jun 3, 2013 19:56:44 GMT
ill be happy to help, just tell me what you need me to answer i don't think there's much i can say, since ive mostly been inactive. But i do remember the golden years, i would spend all my free time in school browsing eeh downloading stuff (no internet at home back then) to floppy disks!
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Post by Boost on Jun 3, 2013 21:19:06 GMT
Inactive, hmm, well something I personally think you could say/answer would be about hexing. I mean, I for one learned from you and Ashrzr back I believe end of 2011. If you remember some stuff, then why not? But then again, Shieldwolf here has the final say as to what you should say
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Post by Shieldwolf on Jun 5, 2013 12:45:08 GMT
It's pretty good to hear from you again JCGF! Man, anyone, especially the old masters, are open to contribute statements! Please do consider sending one, especially on modding and hexing. Dem, in his goodness, gave us time to develop and submit statements, but I am hoping we won't wait too long. The longer our statements get released, the farther Dem's client would accept them, so everyone interested, please please submit your statements not later than Monday, 10 June, okay?
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Soty
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Post by Soty on Jun 5, 2013 12:59:20 GMT
so be it. i will write mine on saturday or sunday
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Post by JCGF on Jun 5, 2013 22:08:01 GMT
id rather have someone write some questions for me to answer, im not really good at writing... and certainly wont have time till day 10. maybe one of you can give me some questions so i can write something around it?
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Post by Mr.UNleash on Jun 6, 2013 16:47:25 GMT
id rather have someone write some questions for me to answer, im not really good at writing... and certainly wont have time till day 10. maybe one of you can give me some questions so i can write something around it? ^Same for me. I probably won't have time to write any statements, but I'll be happy to answer any questions.
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Post by Soty on Jun 9, 2013 14:53:45 GMT
i guess we should also comment on something like what can be done to strengthen the community or what does the community expect from a worthy successor of empire earth.
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Post by Shieldwolf on Jun 13, 2013 5:18:22 GMT
Any statement Soty, or others? I'll be forwardning the collated statements to Dem, hopefully by Friday. As to JCGF and Unleash, Dem may give questions, so I'll post them here and let you answer them.
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Post by Soty on Jun 14, 2013 10:24:07 GMT
huh sorry! i didtn put it in the dp.. its here S oty, you are the founder of Empire Creations, the last active design team for Empire Earth. Please provide us with some insight on the history of Empire Creations , Empire Earth Heaven and your current efforts.Founding Empire Creations back in December 2006 I could not imagine how much popularity in the remaining EE community this neat little forum would enjoy more than 6 years after its first posts. Yet the beginnings were slow. But with new members – I especially want to express my gratitude to my first colleague Tal – came new ideas and more activity and now I am confident to say Empire Creations has grown to THE address for Empire Earth, along with EEH of course. Numerous excellent designers have been part of EC for years. Some left for other challenges in their lives, others stayed. Yet, the core team is still there and I guarantee you that they will still be there in future. Despite the unique gaming experience Empire Earth provides, there were also times in which EE and EEH have gone somewhat silent. This happened especially when several moderators and administrators of Empire Earth Heaven decided to dedicate their time and efforts to other aspects of life. This was the time when I stepped in. Refusing to let my favorite game share the fate of its unofficial successor Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, I applied for a moderator’s position at EEH. Initially I only took care of the few newly downloads submitted every now and then. But slowly I also found into moderating the forums (I admit they were pretty silent back then). The EEH community has seen a significant boost recently as new excellent designers and modders have joined. Compared to about a year ago, EEH is now bustling with activity. We also are in contact with other communities that take care of the multiplayer community. Our current efforts concentrate on keeping EEH and our forums a worthwhile place to spend your time. We provide new members with aid on design, modding and technical aspects of the game. Personally, I must admit that my time is currently somewhat limited as my time at university comes to its end and preparations and work for my finals eat away 90% of my disposable time. Nevertheless, I am always available via email or on our forums, if you are interested in EE, EC or EEH. Feel free to contact us at any time! What makes Empire Earth still worthwhile playing after such a long time?The game’s strongest asset is the simple, yet extremely powerful scenario editor. Given the creativity of a designer, almost anything can be created using the scenario editor and its easy-to-learn trigger system. Another asset is the small, yet excellent design community. Even new members who have not done any projects before can quickly learn and profit from the years of experience our lead designers and most established members are gladly willing to share. The other reason why you should join us at EEH and EC is the small, yet strong community. You need help with triggers? No problem! You need information on modding? No problem. You request assistance in map design? We can help you out. We also gladly welcome people who do not feel like creating scenarios on their own. We need voice actors, writers, image designers, sound designers, etc. So, when you read this, open a new tab in your browser, visit and join us at EEH: ee.heavengames.com/ or on Empire Creation: sotyscndesign.proboards.com
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Shieldwolf
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Post by Shieldwolf on Jun 14, 2013 14:53:46 GMT
Excellent statement, Soty. Now, I have wjteoh's, boost's and yours. Once I'm done patching them all into one essay, I'll forward it to Dem and post it here.
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Post by Soty on Jun 14, 2013 23:05:31 GMT
please also check it for typos or some incomprehensible stuff
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