Duke Nukem 3D 10th Anniversary Trivia Contest: Post Game

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Gripe at me for this being a little crazy here. ;)

Also I'll start posting the results from each round thus far. Then post the bonus question which only people not in the top 5 can answer.

[Micki!]

i don't understand... What is this about..?

[Charlie Wiederhold]

i don't understand... What is this about..?

This is where I'll post the scores from the three rounds.

[Micki!]

ahh...
As much as i've counted... I didn't get e single right one... :(

[Asmodeusz]

I hope Charlie will consider my answer to the last question in last round...
it came a few seconds too late :( :( :(

[Kristian Joensen]

I am satisfied, I got atleast one right.

[Micki!]

Yossa got a whole bunch... I'm sure he's #1

SHARE WITH YOUR FORUM BROTHERS!!! :nipple:

[SyntaxN]

I am satisfied, I got atleast one right.
I´m surprised that I got one right answer...

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Round 1 Results:

1) yossa (Jon St. John was a radio DJ)

2) yossa (Allen Blum and Todd Replogle)

3) Parkar (Build, Polymost)

4) yossa (Undernet)

5) gamebrain (Robert Travis)

6) yossa (Episode 2)

7) yossa (Jenny Jenny by Tommy Tutone)

8) yossa (Flames from the exhaust)

9) yossa (Pipebomb, shrinker, freeze ray, trip mine)

10) yossa ("I don't have time to play with myself")

[yossa]

Yossa got a whole bunch... I'm sure he's #1

SHARE WITH YOUR FORUM BROTHERS!!! :nipple:

I resign from the (eventual) prize, because I put myself to shame in later rounds and also because I did saw answers to 2-3 questions before posting, even though I wanted to be honest and scrolled way down to the reply button when I saw that Charlie posted the answers.

[Micki!]

That's too bad... really
...
Now i'll see if i can bribe Charlie with Fanart... :D

[SyntaxN]

I resign from the (eventual) prize, because I put myself to shame in later rounds and also because I did saw answers to 2-3 questions before posting, even though I wanted to be honest and scrolled way down to the reply button when I saw that Charlie posted the answers.
seriously....you might win a copy of DNF with all the dev signs :eek:

[Asmodeusz]

yossa you mean answers or questions??

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Round 2 Results:

1) Parkar (Lani Minella)

2) Parkar (John Romero)

3) Gamebrain (1.2)

4) Kristian (Brad Caplan "The Beast")

5) Kalki (Jenn's Apartment)

6) Kristian (Richard Gray)

7) Parkar (The 4 rooms all occupy the same physical space)

8) Kev_Hectic (The fastest way to the arcade is through the penthouse appartment. The two areas overlaping and there's a way to cross from one to the other)

9) Parkar (Octabrain, Assault Trooper, Battlelord, Enforcer/Chaingun Lizard)

10) Gamebrain (It can pick you up)

[yossa]

Now now, it isn't said I even have enough points to win anything. I don't feel good with the fact, that I saw a few answers (one of which I would've never answered correctly).

[Kalki]

The only one I got right, a result of smart googling. I ought to resign from Duke3D fandom, I'm so ashamed!

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Round 3 Results:

1) SyntaxN (Bank Roll E3L2. Asmodeusz gave the map title)

2) Kristian (April 1st, 2003)

3) Micki! (Allen Blum)

4) Asmodeusz (Lame Duke)

5) Parkar (extract the .art files from DUKE3D.GRP)

6) Gamebrain (Undernet #Duke3d when talking to GeorgeB)

7) Gamebrain (Shrinker cave in The Abyss by Levelord)

8) Gamebrain (No Quake)

9) Kristian (Todd didn't make any Duke maps)

10) Asmodeusz (She grows bigger and becomes immortal)

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Now now, it isn't said I even have enough points to win anything. I don't feel good with the fact, that I saw a few answers (one of which I would've never answered correctly).

Don't feel bad. 1) It was my fault and 2) You couldn't have answered that quickly without knowing most of them already, so I trust all of your points and that you would have known anyways to give credit.

[Micki!]

WOOHOO!!!
1 right answer..! And i even knew it all along..! :D (Thnaks to Kristian from a long time ago however)

YAAAY!!! :D

[yossa]

Don't feel bad. 1) It was my fault and 2) You couldn't have answered that quickly without knowing most of them already, so I trust all of your points and that you would have known anyways to give credit.
Well... substract 1 point from my answers then... It was Jenny Jenny that I didn't know...
I feel better now.

[Kalki]

7) Gamebrain (Shrinker cave in The Abyss by Levelord)


So what was the LL message in the auto turret cliff-cavity in the post-submarine section, as soon as you enter Toxic Dump?

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Round 1 totals:

Yossa: 8 points (-1) = 7
Gamebrain: 1 point (+1) = 2
Parkar: 1 point

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Round 2 totals:

Parkar: 8 points
Gamebrain: 4 points
Kristian: 4 points
Kalki: 2 points
Kev_Hectic: 2 points

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Round 3 Results:

Gamebrain: 9 points
Asmodeusz: 6 points
Kristian: 6 points
SyntaxN: 3 points
Micki!: 3 points
Parkar: 3 points

[Charlie Wiederhold]

So what was the LL message in the auto turret cliff-cavity in the post-submarine section, as soon as you enter Toxic Dump?

I totally forgot about that area. If anyone has build loaded perhaps they could look it up?

I was referring to the specific quote of "You're not supposed to be here"... but if there is something almost identical to that then I'll give you credit as well.

[Kalki]

Ah, forget about it.

Re Scores: Does that mean I get voted off the island? :(

[Parkar]

"How did you get there?"

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Results:

Gamebrain: 15
Parkar: 12
Kristian: 10
Yossa: 7
Asmodeusz: 6
SyntaxN: 3
Micki!: 3
Kalki: 2
Kev_Hectic: 2

Please double check with me to make sure I've got this right. There is one question that hasn't been answered right yet that I'll modify to give credit for. And then there is the bonus question.

From round 2: It's possible to go from the Red Room secret area in E1L1 into the Arcade due to a build engine bug letting you "teleport' through overlapping sectors sometimes. There is at least one more bug like this in E1L1, name it.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

"How did you get there?"

That's right. I phrased the question that way to reference the one in The Abyss. :/

[Kalki]

"How did you get there?""...get here" That crazy LL! :)

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Ok: Bonus question. This is available to everyone *except* Gamebrain, Parkar, Christian, Yossa, and Asmodeusz.

In Game: Why are the alien bastards going to pay? (For shooting down his ride)

[Kalki]

For shooting up his ride!

[SyntaxN]

For shooting down his ride?

[Charlie Wiederhold]

For shooting up his ride!

Correct! :)

[Parkar]

"...get here" That crazy LL! :)

Ahh yea, made a little typo.

[SyntaxN]

lol..... :o

[Micki!]

Charlie, the answer was mentioned in your post...

[Kalki]

I'm back on the island baby!

[Kalki]

Charlie, the answer was mentioned in your post...
Yeah, but technically the quote was "shooting up" not "down"...

I saw it as a trick question! :p

[Asmodeusz]

Ok: Bonus question. This is available to everyone *except* Gamebrain, Parkar, Christian, Yossa, and Asmodeusz.

In Game: Why are the alien bastards going to pay? (For shooting down his ride)

Lol :) That was a hard one...

[Micki!]

Then the correct answer would be as a whole quote, to make it fit even better... :p
"Damn, those alien bastards are gonna pay for shooting up my ride"

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Charlie, the answer was mentioned in your post...

God damn I suck. :) Though Kalki did correct it, so I'll give him credit anyways.

I'll toss in another one, just because. ;)

In Game: What would Duke say when you pressed use on a mirror?

[Micki!]

Damn, i'm looking good

* Correct!

[K_Hectic]

Daaaamn... I'm lookin' good!... Oops To late. :p

[Kalki]

"Damn, I'm lookin' good!"

[SyntaxN]

What Micki! said...

[Asmodeusz]

Damn I'm ugly?

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Signed copy of DNF + Signed Duke 3D mousepad
Signed copy of Prey + Signed Duke 3D mousepad
Signed copy of Max Payne 1 (PC)
Signed copy of Duke 3D Atomic Edition
Signed copy of Shadow Warrior

Ok. These are the items being given out. Gonna go ahead and leave out the one question from round 2.

So, Gamebrain gets first pick of which one he wants. Then we go down the list, with each person picking what's left.

Gamebrain -> Parkar -> Kristian -> Yossa -> Asmodeusz

Micki! and Kalki both get a Duke 3D mousepad with the signatures.

If you've won, Private Message me where I should send the items to.

[Micki!]

Damn I'm ugly?
hahaha... :D

[Kalki]

/me high-fives Micki!

[Micki!]

Yaaay... Thank you SO much Charlie... For making us both win... :D
[edit:]
//High fives Kalki..! :D

[SyntaxN]

congrats guys :)

[Kalki]

Thanks a lot Charlie! This was fun and I never got a DN3D mousepad with my Atomic Edition! :)

I've PMed you my address already. Guess I'll wait for one of Joe's pre-release CCCs to win copies of Prey and DNF. :D

[Asmodeusz]

BTW, two items go to Poland!
we serve our country well yossa o/

[Charlie Wiederhold]

To make this easier (since I think a couple of guys have already left):

If you scored at all, let me know your order of preference and PM your address to send the item to. Once everyone has let me know, and I've got everything signed I'll send them off. In case one of the top 5 doesn't respond in a day or so, I'll go down to the next in line. Hope that makes sense.

Thank you very much for popping in here. Hopefully you learned something new about Duke 3D you didn't know. :) By all means let me know what you would like to see done differently (besides not posting the answers with the questions, heh) as I would like to do something similar in the future, but it could definitely be improved upon. Happy 10th Anniversary to Duke 3D :eek: !

Signed copy of DNF + Signed Duke 3D mousepad
Signed copy of Prey + Signed Duke 3D mousepad
Signed copy of Max Payne 1 (PC)
Signed copy of Duke 3D Atomic Edition
Signed copy of Shadow Warrior

Ok. These are the items being given out. Gonna go ahead and leave out the one question from round 2.

So, Gamebrain gets first pick of which one he wants. Then we go down the list, with each person picking what's left.

Gamebrain -> Parkar -> Kristian -> Yossa -> Asmodeusz

Micki! and Kalki both get a Duke 3D mousepad with the signatures.

If you've won, Private Message me where I should send the items to.

[K_Hectic]

congrats guys :)

Yeah, congratulations.

Too bad I didn't get here on time, but oh well.

[Micki!]

I have PM'ed you too now Charlie...
hope i got mentioned all... :eek: This is lucky, becasue i was thinking about ordering the mouspad together with Shadow Warrior, and Atomic edition..!

P.S. As a sidenote, i'd like to know this...
Are you guys at 3DR thinknig about lowering the price of Duke3D and atomic edition, like with Shadow Warrior..? that's the reason why i haven't got it yet, becasue of a possible drop in price...

[Charlie Wiederhold]

I was asked the very good question of if there is a backup in case DNF never gets released. While obviously I don't see that happeninig, I can certainly see someone not being patient to wait for it. :)

Later in the year I'll contact the person that picks DNF and if they decide they would rather switch to something they can get now, that'll be ok, and we'll work out what it is then. This forum isn't going anywhere though, so it won't be forgotten.

[Parkar]

This is the first time I win any contest like this. was a hard pick if I should go with Duke3D and get it now or go with DNF and get it later(way later) as first pick. The mouse pad tipped me over to DNF though :).
So my picks if the others are interested would be

1. DNF
2. Duke3D

[Micki!]

Duke3D, is that the regular version, or atomic..?
If so, i'd have chosen the same as Parkar does... :)

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Duke3D, is that the regular version, or atomic..?
If so, i'd have chosen the same as Parkar does... :)

Atomic Edition.

I don't even think there are any regular versions around anymore.

[Kalki]

Ah, but the regular versions had Duke 1 & 2 which I missed out on... erm why haven't I gone to bed yet!?

[Theseus314]

Bummer, I missed out on the fun. Next time eh?:rolleyes:

[Asmodeusz]

I've sent you a PM Charlie.
Here's my choice, if some guy get's skipped :D if anyone wants to now:

Signed copy of Prey + Signed Duke 3D mousepad
Signed copy of Shadow Warrior
Signed copy of DNF + Signed Duke 3D mousepad
Signed copy of Duke 3D Atomic Edition
Signed copy of Max Payne 1 (PC)

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Ah, but the regular versions had Duke 1 & 2 which I missed out on... erm why haven't I gone to bed yet!?

Because you've decided to just stay awake straight on through until Monday! ;)

Bummer, I missed out on the fun. Next time eh?

Yeah, sorry. :( I'm mulling over some ideas for a different type of game that isn't quite so time sensitive.

[Theseus314]

Nah, not a problem, I screwed up and accidently logged on an hour late. Whoops :P

[Asmodeusz]

It was a very pleasant evening gentelman. We honored the Duke and had fun doing it. I'm calling it a day. See you around and on #3DR.

[Micki!]

^^
Good luck if there should be a next time Thessus... Hopefully you'll be able to join then, becasue it was really fun... :)

[Parkar]

Actualy I almost missed it to (never seem to count right when it comes to timezones) but was checking by if there was any updates about 10 min before it started.

[Micki!]

I just popped up here, and waited untill he made a sign for us to begin...
Well, maybe we should arrange something like a "Ready-thread" where we post in, if we are able to join the game... Then at least, we know who parcitipating from the beginning...

Although, this sounds kinda un-neccesary...

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Time to start herding the cattle in an effort to go out to dinner (and maybe go see "Hoodwinked"). Thanks again guys for joining in, and for those who just lurked *grin*. I think Duke would be proud of how much you all know about him!

It'll be quite some time before we reach the "20 current users" point again. :)

[Micki!]

I sure enjoyed all this...
I'm looking forward to any possible future "Trivia-quiz-thing"... :D

[pjohnsonjr1984]

My silly self stayed up until 9 AM CST and passed out, and didn't wake up until 5! That's what I get for being a complete ( :nipple: ).

[Parkar]

I can never make up my mind about anything, this being no different.(You should see me at vending machines).

Since I realy want that mousepad, I would rather have Prey as my second choice. I own or will be getting all the games anyway.

[Gamebrain]

IM STILL HERE CHARLIE

I HAD TO WORK, PLZ DONT THINK I DONT WANT THE PRIZE!!:p

[Charlie Wiederhold]

IM STILL HERE CHARLIE

I HAD TO WORK, PLZ DONT THINK I DONT WANT THE PRIZE!!:p

Don't worry. I'm patient. :) I've still gotta go around and collect all the signatures. I'll sort out who wanted what when I get up tomorrow. Time for sleep now though!

[Micki!]

^^
Heh, yeah, you've been awake WAY too long now... :D
You deserve some sleep after keeping yourself (and some of us) awake...

Can't wait to get it... :D
When do you think the items will arrive, and when will the items be sent..? (can't expect when it'll arrive myself... :o)

[Asmodeusz]

WHEN IT'S DONE.

Hahaha, sorry I couldn't resist... :D.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

When do you think the items will arrive, and when will the items be sent..? (can't expect when it'll arrive myself... :o)

I'm going to try to get the Mousepads and Duke/SW out by sometime next week. Max Payne needs to be shipped overseas, so it will take a little longer. Prey and DNF need to be finished. :P

But most, as Asmo says, WID. :eek: :D

[Micki!]

Ahh, ok... :)
Next week then, i'll play the waiting game, since it has to arrive to my country too, and go through all the office crap...

is the shipping payed..? Or do i have to pay that myself..? :confused:

[yossa]

But who won what? Is it known already?

[Charlie Wiederhold]

is the shipping payed..? Or do i have to pay that myself..? :confused:

I'm paying for that. That would be rude to stick you with that bill. :)

yossa: I'm going to sort that out tonight during the dinner break. I wasn't in the office yesterday so I didn't get around to sorting it out then. :(

[Charlie Wiederhold]

But who won what? Is it known already?

Alrighty, sorry for the delay... here is the breakdown:

Gamebrain: DNF + Mousepad
Parkar: Prey + Mousepad
Kristian: Max Payne
yossa: Duke 3D
Asmodeusz: Shadow Warrior

Kalki and Micki!: Mousepad

Like I said, all the stuff except DNF, Prey, and Max will be sent ASAP. Max has to go overseas to get signed, so that will take a little longer, (Sorry Kristian).

[Asmodeusz]

YES!!! Shadow Warrior Baby!!! :D :D :D

It was second on my list, and now that I think of it - I'd rather SW than Prey (because of the wait).

THANKS THANKS THANKS Charlie :hug: !

[dark_angel]

That was a nice competition, I was targeting to get a copy of DNF;) but due to an outrageous storm the day of the competition I couldn't access the net and I ended up with nothing :( . ( I don't know if this could be called bad luck:mryuck : )

but anyway, Congratualtions to everyone and big thanks goes to charlie because he really showed how much he cares about fans :) .

[Kristian Joensen]

Alrighty, sorry for the delay... here is the breakdown:

Gamebrain: DNF + Mousepad
Parkar: Prey + Mousepad
Kristian: Max Payne
yossa: Duke 3D
Asmodeusz: Shadow Warrior

Kalki and Micki!: Mousepad

Like I said, all the stuff except DNF, Prey, and Max will be sent ASAP. Max has to go overseas to get signed, so that will take a little longer, (Sorry Kristian).

Hmm, looks like Parkar changed his preference anyway. He had otherwise told me that it was: 1. DNF, 2. Duke3D. Not that Max Payne is a bad prize :) :cool:

And don't worry Charlie, I can wait have been waiting for DNF all these years. This is the first time for me winning anything, so all is cool :)

Even If I would have prefered Prey :o

[Parkar]

Hmm, looks like Parkar changed his preference anyway. He had otherwise told me that it was: 1. DNF, 2. Duke3D. Not that Max Payne is a bad prize :) :cool:

And don't worry Charlie, I can wait have been waiting for DNF all these years. This is the first time for me winning anything, so all is cool :)

Even If I would have prefered Prey :o
Sorry about that, switched to get the mouse pad. Feel a bit bad about telling you I was picking Duke then switching to Prey knowing that you are a big Prey fan. Since I Picked Prey to be sure I got the mouse pad more then anything I am ok with switching the actual game with Kristian. I don't have MP1 since my brother has the copy we shared when we lived under the same roof so I am planing on getting it anyway(a signed copy would sure be even better).

I can understand if Charlie may not want to start changing the prizes around though.

[Kristian Joensen]

That would be fine by me.

[Micki!]

I'm glad with what i got...
By paying for DNF and Prey, i can support them better... :D
Can't wait for the mousepad... I've been wanting it for a LONG time... :cool:

P.S. Kristian, that's the first time i see you use so many smilies in your posts... Usually, you tend to express yourself with words... :D Guess it's becasue we all are happy about all this...

P.P.S I agree with dark_angel, i'm glad Charlie cares so much about us fans... :cool:

[Parkar]

Ohh yea, I just realized I forgot to thank Charlie for the contest so big thinks for doing cool stuff like this.

[yossa]

Thanks for the contest and thanks for Duke!

A signed copy of Duke Nukem 3D, now how does that sound? :)

[Kristian Joensen]

"By paying for DNF and Prey, i can support them better... "

If I get Prey instead of Parkar then I will still be doing that :)

I will be getting Prey through Game XStream instead of retail then.

And Yes, Charlie, thanks for this awesome contest. You really care for the fans :)

Edited:

And Micki! you want me to use more smilies in My communications with you, that is noted :)

[Parkar]

Thanks for the contest and thanks for Duke!

A signed copy of Duke Nukem 3D, now how does that sound? :)

That sounds so good I think I am gona have to switch again :eek:;).

[Micki!]

Heh, it's not like i WANT you to use smilies... I just noticed the difference, from just now, and any other post... :D

Anyways, i'm a bit curious about that Game Xstream program...
Appearantly it's somewhat like steam, but i haven't tried that either...
What does it do..? If i buy it in some store, i'd like it with a box, a printed manual, and of course a CD/DVD... But what is Game Xstream doing then..? Is it downloading additional data, which can only be accessed by using the original CD key..? or how is it..?

:confused: :nipple:

[Kristian Joensen]

How Game XStream works depends on the game. First and foremost it is a content delivery system like Steam. However it also allows the option to Stream games like you would with movies or music over the internet.

With Game XStream whether or not a game has got Online authentication is upto the developer. It allows developers to decide if they want it or not and to want extent they want it.

[Micki!]

Ahh, that's cool...
So games that you don't own yet, can kinda be "previewed" like a demo..?

[Parkar]

Ahh, that's cool...
So games that you don't own yet, can kinda be "previewed" like a demo..?

No, what it means is you can start playing before the download is completed. Steam has this feature as well btw.

[Kristian Joensen]

It COULD be used for that. The Beta version has got several Demos. What is intended for is more like that you buy a game of it and start playing within 5 minutes. You can switch back and forth between downloading and streaming at any time.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

I can understand if Charlie may not want to start changing the prizes around though.

I don't mind switching... but let me make sure I understand. You'll take Max and Kristian will take Prey, aye?

The point of the mousepads was to provide something now since Prey and Duke weren't out yet. If you both are cool with that then I'm cool with it. It's no different than if I sent them to you as is and then you swapped them yourselves. :)

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As for the contest and caring about the fans... well remember, when Duke 3D came out I was sitting on the other side of the forums, and the 3DR guys were very generous with me. It's nice to be able to give it back in return. You guys have no idea how much your support and never-ending optimism means in the long run for some of us who have stuck out this project for the long haul. :)

[Kristian Joensen]

"you'll take Max and Kristian will take Prey, aye?"

Yes, Parkar gets Max and I get Prey :)

[Micki!]

You guys have no idea how much your support and never-ending optimism means in the long run for some of us who have stuck out this project for the long haul. :)

Oh yes we DO know... That's why we're such loyal fans...:D
On the other hand, we wouldn't be loyal, if it wasn't becasue we DIND'T know... But then again... We were also loyal BEFORE you guys needed this kind of hardcore fan-support...

BUT, that would mean my first point is invalid, as we were loyal from the beginning...

Or did i get it all wrong..?
Crap, i confused myself...:confused:

[Parkar]

I don't mind switching... but let me make sure I understand. You'll take Max and Kristian will take Prey, aye?

The point of the mousepads was to provide something now since Prey and Duke weren't out yet. If you both are cool with that then I'm cool with it. It's no different than if I sent them to you as is and then you swapped them yourselves. :)



Yea, Max + Mouse pad to me and Prey to Kristian.

[Asmodeusz]

Duke 3D was a great experience. Since I finished it, I would occasionally pop up at the forum (firstly on at the 3DR UBB classic) and see if there is some info on Duke 3D 2. Then I found it was DNF. Then I saw the first stuff in 98. Then more great stuff in 2001. But it was in around 2003 when I got really involved. The screens and vids scrapped, the engine change announced etc. I tought, damn, I've been waiting for 7 years. And it passed so fast. It will make the game even more special now, that I'm waiting a decade. I really got involved with some of the forum people and some devs, (I still remember when I first noticed Charlie - it was his post in this (http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=326416&an=0&page=0#326416) thread. Just phenomenal. Can you not like guys that explain stuff to kids this politely? I don't think you can.) Anyway it is a really nice trip, and I only hope that DNF won't make a hole in my life when released. Cause it surely filled a lot of space through the last ten years. When the day comes... I'LL FRAG UR ASSES ON DUKEMATCH FAGSS!!!! HAHAHA! - just kidding, I relly suck at multiplayer :(

Nevertheless, I think it'll be a beautyfull day - DNF I mean. But it wouldn't be without Duke 3D wich started it all. Hail to the original king baby. Ten years of kickin alien ass in 3d!!

[Charlie Wiederhold]

(I still remember when I first noticed Charlie - it was his post in this (http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=326416&an=0&page=0#326416) thread. Just phenomenal. Can you not like guys that explain stuff to kids this politely? I don't think you can.) Anyway it is a really nice trip, and I only hope that DNF won't make a hole in my life when released. Cause it surely filled a lot of space through the last ten years. When the day comes... I'LL FRAG UR ASSES ON DUKEMATCH FAGSS!!!! HAHAHA! - just kidding, I relly suck at multiplayer :(

Haha... that was a crazy thread. The "Bruce Campbell Disses Duke" one was by far the most exhausting internet experience I've ever had. Well tied with one conversation in a developer only board about Resident Evil 4.

I think DNF being out will be a surreal experience for all. I think there will be 3DR developers wandering the halls wondering what to do with themselves, like zombies, heh.

[Asmodeusz]

My hardest experience involving threads etc., was to force myself to finnally STFU when I first got my hands on Steam... Geez, it took me so long to put in practice my rational belief that discussing it is just pointless. No matter how much I hate it, some people just don't care or even love it, so yeah it was a challenge. I think it helped me a lot when I deleted HL2 form my computer and came to the conlusion it was some fun, but no story is equal to no buy next time (I mean when someone is actually trying to tell a story or it looks so).

Anyway you got a gift Charlie of just killing with logic. And the more kiddy acting just won't bother to read your bookalike posts haha :)

[Kalki]

Haha... that was a crazy thread. The "Bruce Campbell Disses Duke" one was by far the most exhausting internet experience I've ever had. Well tied with one conversation in a developer only board about Resident Evil 4. My personal lowpoint was a 1-on-1 with Sharp_Invasion on the DNF forum about bot-based Vs. recordable holodukes and which would be the better implementation. Each argument ran into several pages worth of text, even surpassing the largest of your posts according to amazed onlookers. Crazy... and for what? Holodukes, who gives a rat's ass about holodukes?!! *...* Oh wait, I do... :(

I think DNF being out will be a surreal experience for all. I think there will be 3DR developers wandering the halls wondering what to do with themselves, like zombies, heh.
Do what we're doing all this while. Sit on the forums for the feedback, wait till we're done and endure teasing tidbits of how we feel about the game as we progress- until you get our final reviews! :D

[pjohnsonjr1984]

Do what we're doing all this while. Sit on the forums for the feedback, wait till we're done and endure teasing tidbits of how we feel about the game as we progress- until you get our final reviews! :D

I dub that the waiter "How is your steak sir?" treatment :p

[Charlie Wiederhold]

OOOOKAY! I completely suck guys, and I'm sorry for going MIA for so long. I got completely distracted and focused elsewhere and since I have a pretty one track mind it's damn near impossible for me to remember to look up every once in a while. :)

I've still got the goods... I've still got to get them signed. But, they *will* be delivered even if a bit late. Like I said... I work for 3DR so that shouldn't be a suprise.

I'm all settled into my new home, and I've finally got internet at home, so I'm going to try and set aside a few hours a week to do personal stuff (emails, writing here, etc) which I've neglected for almost a decade now (no exagerration!). Most of the time I've been at 3DR has been 100% at the office and my free time was either working on bonus stuff for the game or getting out of the office and away from computers entirely. Since my apartment was crap (but cheap!) I never enjoyed spending time there. Now I've got a place that is enjoyable to go to... I'm going to get back to the more balanced way. Which is to say 98% work and 2% me instead of 99.5% work and 0.5% me. ;)

Anyways, I imagine most of you have moved on, but this place isn't meant to be much more than a hole in the wall for a couple of us until things can get hopping with DNF someday. :)

[yossa]

Well if it isn't Charlie Wiederhold!
Getting more time for yourself is always a good thing. Glad to hear you have it sorted out.

[Asmodeusz]

Charlie try to barter 3% more for yourself. :) Hope you'll get more time after the release of DNF.

[Micki!]

Man, i almost thought your forum died Charlie... :eek:

Well, anyways... Now i have got my new PC, and all i need to complete it, is a new keyboard, a new mouse, and of course, my signed Duke3D Mousepad... :D

Man, i wish a poster would follow with it (i always wanted an official "something" from 3DR, either to wear (T-shirt) or to hang up my wall (poster)... But i guess that's too much to ask for..

I'm btw glad you got to your new place Charlie... Will you please see if you can make some pics of your new home soon, and put them up here on GIS..? I'm wondering how you live... :D

[Charlie Wiederhold]

I avoided putting stuff up about the house publically because there are other guys who live here and I want to respect their privacy as well. I can say that we had a party this weekend with BBQ and swimming, etc. and everyone fell in love with the place.

As for the mouse pad for you and the rest of the stuff for everyone else... hopefully things will make more sense why it has been stalled for so long pretty soon. I'm worried I won't be able to deliver on those promises... at least not exactly as given. I will let you know as soon as I know for sure.

If it doesn't work out then I will look into something different that each person would like... but we'll see.

[kaisersoze]

As for the mouse pad for you and the rest of the stuff for everyone else... hopefully things will make more sense why it has been stalled for so long pretty soon. I'm worried I won't be able to deliver on those promises... at least not exactly as given. I will let you know as soon as I know for sure.

If it doesn't work out then I will look into something different that each person would like... but we'll see.


Just please tell us Charlie that it doesn't have anything to do with DNF's status. Can you at least let us know that development is still going well on the game?

:confused:

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Not DNF's status, no... that is just fine. My own status has changed though. I'm moving on from 3DR. Unsure exactly what I'll be doing next and right now I'm just enjoying a true vacation with no time pressures and no need to do anything except play around. I took Asmo's advice to the extreme... and now have 100% time for myself. :) I'm kicking the dirt to see what else is out there that I'd be interested in doing once the break is over.

I will miss the team and the project very very VERY much... but it was long past due for me to move on. That is why I couldn't bring myself to do all the signed boxes. I'll be contacting all of the guys who won to see what alternative we can work out.

[kaisersoze]

F!ck.


I'm sorry but this doesn't sit well with me at all. Charlie is a huge Duke Nukem fan.

[Unregistered]

Damn... :(

[SyntaxN]

That was me above, forgot to log in :(

[Micki!]

Nooooooooooo..!

Really sad you must leave Charlie... (i won't post more, since my whole opinion about this is already posted at 3DR)

But damn, still...
I'll still actively lurk around here though... I also hope i get that signed mousepad... That's really something to brag with... :D

That is, if you can get it signed at all... :nipple: Then, i'd at least, have it signed by You, with your name on it, somewhere... Better than nothing i say...
I wish you luck with whatever you think of doing next Charlie...

I wonder, when the Day DNF comes out, if i can point out which stuff is the "things-made-by-Charlie" if possible... :D

[Yatta]

Not DNF's status, no... that is just fine. My own status has changed though. I'm moving on from 3DR. Unsure exactly what I'll be doing next and right now I'm just enjoying a true vacation with no time pressures and no need to do anything except play around. I took Asmo's advice to the extreme... and now have 100% time for myself. :) I'm kicking the dirt to see what else is out there that I'd be interested in doing once the break is over.

I will miss the team and the project very very VERY much... but it was long past due for me to move on. That is why I couldn't bring myself to do all the signed boxes. I'll be contacting all of the guys who won to see what alternative we can work out.
That is terrible news. You will be greatly missed. I'm sorry to see you're leaving the DNF team... I hope you're leaving because you're done with your part, rather than because you had to abandon your work because of complications.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Thanks for the supportive thoughts guys.

Micki!... unless they restart the project there will be plenty of me still in there. I'm very proud of the work I did while there and I honestly can't express how much the creative freedom 3DR offered meant to me. Anyone who wishes to expand their talents can do so and have a good environment to do so.

Interactivity is my favorite part of FPS games and the main part of the industry I've wanted to have an influence on for years. I was trying to do that while at Ritual on Sin and DNF gave me the chance to push that way beyond what I had imagined... along with having other people to work with who were just as excited by it. George has given tiny tastes in the past of what we were aiming for... and I'll always be proud of the work we put into that and the chance to fully explore those aspects of game development.

Yatta, SyntaxN, and Kaiser... fingers crossed that where ever I do wind up I'll have a less obsessive schedule and can be more active around these parts. I've missed my gaming community roots for a while. :) Making maps for my own enjoyment and releasing them to the public would be a blast. No idea if that will be realistic but it is something I'd love to do again.

[Robert.Briscoe]

Hi Charlie,
Just wanted to pop in and say I admire what you're doing, it's a brave move and is exactly what I have just done with my life! It feels so good to escape the routine sometimes and the release of being your own boss is a nice feeling isn't it? :)

I have just spent the last few months chilling out after working intensly for about 5 years, and in that time gradually let my work consume 99% of my life. But now im doing alot of personal projects which I would never had been able to try before and am enjoying doing bit of freelance on the side.

Anyway good luck with whatever you do with your life mate, and enjoy all ya free time! :)

[Kasai]

Well Charlie,
I have been following your work for over 8 years and will continue because I think you are one of the best game creaters on this earth. I hope you let us know (when DN4ever ever it goes public) what part you did. I remember how you helped on the Shadow Warrior Add on " Wanton Destruction" with the Train blowing up at the station. You gave me so much ideas back then.

Good luck in your new work you go into.
Kasai
(I think that was the nick name you may have remembered me by)

- John

[Kristian Joensen]

Charlie, like I said in the thread on the 3DR forums I wish you immensely good luck with future endeavors.

[Asmodeusz]

That's really really sad :( :( :(
Charlie, while with 3DR you were like an insurance the game will kick ass... because you're such a true DN fan. I hope they don't throw away even one binary of your input into the game (DNF).

But I'm sure you have your reasons and I wish you the best.
It takes a real man to make a decision like that, and I admire you for that. I'm with you man.

PS.I heard ID is hiring ;)

I took Asmo's advice to the extreme...

Heh, it's my fault now :D Don't kill me guys :eek: :o :D

[Asmodeusz]

Charlie is the best employee we're ever lost. He will be sorely missed. I wish him the best...

I think it's nice to quote here.

And just one more though, I'm feeling bitter-sweet right now:

BITTER :(

In 3DR Charlie was the natural "bridge" between the fans and the company, perheaps because of his roots, as I see it, the gap between 3DR and the fans will widen even more now... Who will keep telling us (in a believable) way that we have something to wait for? 10 GB's "It's going to be good" doesn't even come close to one Wieder's "It's worth the wait". So the bottom line is quite sad because the true believer abandoned the sheep (sic!) [just kidding I meant "ship", no beast pr0n please]. But seriously, that makes me more interested in Charlie's next project than in DNF.

SWEET :)

I am really happy Charlie had the courage to leave. It's a extremely hard decision after 8 years, and it makes me even happier for the man. You're such a great person Charlie, it was sad seeing you ... tired of the "corporate" stuff.

SUMMARY :) vs :(

DNF is just a game, and Charlie is a great great person, I can't stress this enough. So in my opinion it is really good thing Charlie left, because it sure will be for the better for him (Damn, join the Fallout 3 team at Bethesda so it will be better for me too ;)) As I always bet on people, not on egoistical game desires my summary is: Bitter + Sweet = HIGH FIVE MAN!! :) All the best! :)

Well, that's my essay please give me an A+. Seriously sorry for the long post, but it is the way I feel and I needed to say it... uh type it out loud.

Yours truly.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Hey guys... will write more later but I'm sitting at the Skydiving place north of Dallas with some friends getting ready for our first jump. Kyle Davis is the only one who has gone before... should be a blast. I'm going to get video/pictures so I'll put those up whenever I get the chance and for anyone who hasn't ever gone... maybe it'll convince you to give it a jump too. :)

It seems my instructor likes to "flip" a lot... which I will enjoy.

[yossa]

Well Charlie... I wish You best of luck!

Now that You're out of 3DR, maybe you'd like to hazard a guess? :D

http://dnf.geo.waw.pl/

[Micki!]

Wow cool... Sky diving...
How do you people get to do all this stuff..?! :nipple:

Just make sure you don't splatter to the groiund, or accidently hit a seagull or something... I assume the car accident didn't scare you from extreme activities like this... :p

Well Charlie... I wish You best of luck!

Now that You're out of 3DR, maybe you'd like to hazard a guess? :D

http://dnf.geo.waw.pl/

Haha... :D The poll you had running at Duke4.net... B)

[Asmodeusz]

Wow, skydiving. I think I would chicken out...

yossa,

Can I post my guess here?

[yossa]

Well... it's up to you really. I already know what it is. :D

[Kalki]

Good luck Charlie! With the skydiving too. :)

[Asmodeusz]

So tell us how the skydiving was? Did you do a lot of flips? Did you crap your pants? What's the feeling? Is it Superman or Silent Hill???

[Pyr0]

So how close was DNF to being completed? Or is it ever gonna be released...

[Asmodeusz]

Uh, that's a no-no topic. Even here.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Pyr0... unfortunately I can't say anything along those lines. If I say something positive it'll be improperly taken (not necessarily by you), and if I say something negative it'll be improperly taken.

The skydiving was freaking amazing. It's really impossible to put into words. And trust me, if the people that came with us were able to do it, any of you could do it as well. Once you get going you'll never look back. The best part is hanging outside the plane looking down at the 13,500 feet below you and that moment of hesitation right before you are fully detached from the plane.

Once you start falling you lose any sense of actual falling. There wasn't any sense of "my stomach is feeling funny" like you get on a roller coaster since your point of reference isn't changing fast enough. I didn't feel like I was flying though... but it was very free feeling.

I'm trying to get my system setup so I can update my page with the pictures... since I don't have access to Photoshop anymore I'm trying to learn The GIMP to handle the pictures.

I also want to rip the DVD film they made of the jump so you can check that out too. But there's also that whole resume and portfolio thing that is needing to get done, and lounging by the pool, and BBQing stuff... so priorities! :)

Feel free to ask any specific questions and I'll do what I can to answer them though. We are gonna go again this weekend probably. This time we'll get to do more since we've already done it once. And then I'm seriously thinking about doing it solo.


How do you people get to do all this stuff..?! :nipple:

Just make sure you don't splatter to the groiund, or accidently hit a seagull or something... I assume the car accident didn't scare you from extreme activities like this... :p

We get to do stuff like it cause we called 1-800-SKYDIVE and made a reservation. :) It's actually pretty simple and they take very very very good care of you.

The car accidents don't come close to scaring me from adrenaline rush activities. I've said from time to time that the car wrecks were actually very very fun... you just gotta ignore the whole set of things that happened afterwards. :)

Well, that's my essay please give me an A+. Seriously sorry for the long post, but it is the way I feel and I needed to say it... uh type it out loud.

A+++

That's actually an outstanding perspective about the whole ordeal. I loved being part of the natural bridge, but things almost always change over time... sooo. Fingers crossed we'll still get to interact with whatever comes next. If not, then perhaps just share thoughts on everyone *else's* games instead. :)

Well Charlie... I wish You best of luck!

Now that You're out of 3DR, maybe you'd like to hazard a guess? :D

http://dnf.geo.waw.pl/

haha... ummm... I'm going to say no comment. ;)

[Micki!]

Do people need any kind of Experience in Skydiving (or whatever Extreme activity it may be) or will the guides do all the work, to make it a safe trip..?
I wish i could try something like this... But my minimum amount of payment (hey, it's a school still) i won't get to afford this in the nearest future...

I want to do these things while i'm young damnit... :eek: :nipple:

Do you btw have any pics of that skydiving trip Charlie..? Would be cool to see...:cool:

[Theseus314]

As I so inarticulately tried to say on the ubb, I wish you the best for the future.

I hear Ritual are making more Sin games, you should pop over there, that Oil Rig level was a bit of an inspiration back in the day.

[Asmodeusz]

Hey, cool... I can't wait for the movie. I still think I would chicken, as I don't feel confortable at planes, not to say JUMPIG from planes! On the other hand it must be an awesome experience.

Thanks for the note Charlie :love: I'm glad you percieve my thoughts this way :)
I can't wait to discuss all gaming has to give with you guys. Never the less I hope we won't have to discuss DNF here as *other's* game, well anyway even if, well give an extra bit of severeness in our thoughts :)
BTW, I got some thoughts on Oblivion I'll share with you all tomorrow.

Micki! I see what you mean. Things like skydiving is extremely expensive in Europe, and besides you never know if the company is a reliable one. I thought of bungie jumping, but after seeing a guy who ripped the rope right in front of my eyes (was lucky enough to survive with only a leg broken) I'll rather pass... As for extreme stuff I'll guess I'll stick to my new car.Did I tell you guys I bought an 88 Toyota Supra? That car is just friggin amazing.

Anyway, it's late see you tomorrow.
Asmo

[Asmodeusz]

No love smiley? What if we start a thread about Natalie Portman someday?
Anyway, I'll steal the one from 3DR for now :evillaughter:
There you go: http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/images/smilies/love.gif

[Micki!]

A new Car..?
Show us... :)

[Asmodeusz]

there :)

http://www.hidebehind.com/showimage.php?iid=85B166A.jpg

[Asmodeusz]

Works better on imageshack:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5507/supra44ok.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=supra44ok.jpg)

[Micki!]

That's a damn cool car...
My brother is never going to afford a piece like taht...

[Asmodeusz]

Thanks, but I think this car is really afordable :) I got it for around 7533.31 DKK, and only had to paint it. It's quite an old car, and the most expensive thing is gas :(

[Micki!]

It looks very fine though...
It looks more expensive than it actually is... :nipple:

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Theseus... I think the Ritual guys have got things well under control. I thought it was so cool to see the Chem Lab from Sin 1 come back as the intro to Episodes. Maybe there will be a new rig too! ;)

Asmo... I'll be bringing the Love icon over just for you. Though I might have to add some Natalie to it muahaha.

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Also... that car *is* a very fun car. Keith had a blast with his supra and I imagine you'll be able to get into plenty of trouble in it.

[Charlie Wiederhold]

Well Charlie,
I have been following your work for over 8 years and will continue because I think you are one of the best game creaters on this earth. I hope you let us know (when DN4ever ever it goes public) what part you did. I remember how you helped on the Shadow Warrior Add on " Wanton Destruction" with the Train blowing up at the station. You gave me so much ideas back then.

Good luck in your new work you go into.
Kasai
(I think that was the nick name you may have remembered me by)

- John

Hey John! Somehow I missed this message the first time around. Good to hear from you... and I certainly remember working with you on Wanton. That was such a fun time and it was a blast talking with you when I was making the jump to Ritual and hearing your thoughts on Japan, which I put to good use when I finally travelled to Tokyo a few years later. :)

I'll nag you soon and catch up with what you've been doing the last few years. Hope all is well, wherever you are now.

[Micki!]

and hearing your thoughts on Japan, which I put to good use when I finally travelled to Tokyo a few years later. :)


I wish to travel to Japan once... It should be a beautyful country, and i love the culture (and the girls) there...:) :love:

Man, i really hope i can get there sometime...

[Asmodeusz]

Yeah, I love Japan too, and never got the chance to go there :(

Just wondering, any news on our D3D trivia contest prizes?
Not hurrying anyone ;) tho.

[Micki!]

Not hurrying anyone ;) tho.

But i am...

GRRRRR!!!:mad:

:p :D

[Asmodeusz]

You'll get your mouse pad... WHEN IT'S DONE!!!!!!!1one http://www.jabberwonk.com/images/emoticons/rofl.gif


Sorry couldn't resist... probably because of this: http://www.strifestrips.com/Strifetoons/Index.aspx?ep=2#FlashTop

[Micki!]

Hahaha... I missed that one... :D

[Asmodeusz]

Now this thread is officialy a 5 star thread :)
Nice tools. vb never stops to amaze me.

[Asmodeusz]

So... I hope GiS does not die you know...
Anyway any news on the prizes?
Charlie you could post something about your new job :)
And the rest of you could post something too :D

[Micki!]

I'm checking every now and then...
(Last time, being several months ago, i submitted a pic i think... :o)

Anyways, i'd like something like an update too... Are things going well now, to send them..?

And what about the new job..? i wanna know what stuff you've done there untill now...
Maybe even something spicific about the project you work on (assuiming you are working on something now, and are allowed to tell anything):)

[Asmodeusz]

Charlie is now working at Gearbox Software as a associate (sp?) producer on some war game.
In fact he posts a bit at 3dr forums, but unfortunately no updates here... too bad :(

[Micki!]

Charlie, get back here already... :nipple:

[Asmodeusz]

Charlie bait.... if you come here, I'll send you the uncensored one... ;) :love:

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/323/portman8oa9.jpg


Ps. Micki!, it will help if you report my post ;) :D

[yossa]

Charlieeeeee... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnJAozfBq7w)

[Asmodeusz]

Charlieeeeee... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnJAozfBq7w)


Hahaha, so - I must be the blue unicorn, Micki! the rose one, yossa the salamander, and the Candy Mountain is 3DRealms :D :D :D (obviously enough Charlie is Charlie)

Now I see why Charlie left... :)

[Duke Rocks]

Charlie bait.... if you come here, I'll send you the uncensored one... ;) :love:

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/323/portman8oa9.jpg


Ps. Micki!, it will help if you report my post ;) :D



<sarcasm>yes, i'm sure charlie has NEVER seen that photo in his life!</sarcasm>

[Asmodeusz]

^ Who said Charlie didn't see it? For him a chance to see this photo one more time is tempting enough... I guess... And at least I'm trying. You could too! :ted:

[Micki!]

I bet he forgot about us... his good ol' fans...
*cries*

I know my tears will bring you back, THEY MUST!!!

[Charlie Wiederhold]

I bet he forgot about us... his good ol' fans...
*cries*

I know my tears will bring you back, THEY MUST!!!

Your tears did bring me back. I'll post more tonight when I get home. :love:

[Micki!]

That would have brought me back from my grave, if i was ever in one :love:

[Micki!]

Happy Birthday Duke3D... 11 years now... :)
When i start thinking about it, i can still clearly remember back when i was playing it for the first time 7-8 years ago, it feels strange this much time has passed since then... :love:

Let me take this oppurtunity to say, this competetion has taken precisely 1 year now... not pushing you Charlie, we're all used to waiting (-DNF) afterall

It's just a, reminder... :nipple:

[Kalki]

I'm sure neither you or I would mind Alien merchandise instead. But it was a Duke contest. Hmm... tough choice.

Duke decided to celebrate this anniversary a little early this year.

http://jobs.gamasutra.com/Media/Accounts/95/gama_duke.gif

[Micki!]

Duke looks better than ever before, i'm happy about that... :D

Alien merchandise would rock too
But if he could actually manage to get a mousepad, and get it signed by Allen from 3DR and himself, i'd be über grateful (he did say once that he might get Allen to do it... that would be great, i love his maps)

high hopes :nipple: