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Lux - World domination made easy
Authored by: BlindDuck on Aug 26, '04 06:32:24AM

I think it's funny how ever little developer that makes the smallest, most basic software will always charge you $10-20 on the Mac, it really irks me, because on my windows machine I can usualy get 'the basics' for free, on the mac, a program that lists programs like the start menu - cost bucks.

on a diffrent tune - when was the last time you saw anyone try to SELL a windows version of risk? come on, the world had it's 'sell games like risk' back in the 80's. they have been done and done, and these guys do it again and collect your $20 for the same ol garbage.

THANKS FOR NOT BEING INNOVATIVE! I LOVE PAYING FOR THE SAME OLD IDEAS, OVER AND OVER AND OVER!

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Geez, is it Lux bashing day?
Authored by: bakalite on Aug 26, '04 12:28:18PM

If you don't like Lux, just don't buy it. You can try it for free, you know? The author of the software puts a lot of work into it, and it's NOT just "risk on the mac". The game is much more complex, there are automatic map generators, plug ins, and all kinds of cool stuff. Updates are frequent, and so far, free.

If you would like a free version of risk on the mac, I suggest you sitdown and program it. I very much doubt that Dustin is living the life of luxury based on the few bucks he makes of Lux.

It is, btw, also available for other platforms, including ANY platform that runs Java. -end anti-rant



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BlindDuck - I wonder how this would go in the "Uncle Mephi" thread...
Authored by: jwd on Aug 26, '04 01:00:45PM

Is this thing on? Ok, good.

BlindDuck -

Well, at least you're open about this being a troll post. Admitting you have a problem is the 1st step to recovery.

However, if this were in the "Uncle Mephi" thread in the Lux forums, I believe that many there would suggest that you are a very confused and sad young man, w/ an Electra complex. I did mention very sad and very confused, yes?

In all seriousness though, give it a try.

It has a 20 game demo. It's not like you pay $20, download it, then get tired of it in an hour. I tried it playing the 20 demo games. Trying to decide if it was worth $20 for a game, if I would use it enough, etc. I paid for it, and have told others about it that have also paid for it and enjoy it.

YMMV, but from what I've seen and heard, you're way off base on this. This developer has not only made a great game, but is a good developer.. Responsive to bug reports, and feature requests.. Active in the user forums and games.. I've only seen one or two other developers *ever* (in over a decade of computer use and tech support) as responsive to emails, or posts, etc.. I'd rather encorage developers like this w/ my $20, than pay anything for what we all get from M$ any day..

So, BlindDuck, download the demo, read the Lux forums, sit in on a game or two, and then decide. Look over the forums, watch some of the chats in-game.. It's a great community of Luxers that would be more than happy to convert, er, help you, yeah, that's the ticket. :-)


Have a nice day!

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Is this thing on???



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Lux - World domination made easy
Authored by: dustox on Aug 26, '04 01:55:37PM

Dude, you are crazy! Have you ever looked for windows Risk games? There are a TON out there that cost $$$. Clearly you don't know what you are talking about.

Lux is free to try, so there is no pressure to buy. The fact that it costs a little money encourages the developer to make it a nice and polished game. Capitalism does work, believe it or not.



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