When I asked what I should put in the blog. They said write about some of the system design, where its roots are and how it was conceived. My response was "I thought you wanted a blog? That's a novel!".
I'm better at writing documents than blogs. Anyway here goes.
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Before that, let me say...
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Why have sandbox games stood the test of time?
This is from an old dev journal I wrote up for MMORPG.com. I figured I'd post it here since it is still very relevant.
MMORPG.com: Sandbox games have proven that they stand the test of time. Why do you think the sandbox model appeals to players even after all these years?
Derek: Sandbox games lend...
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Citadel Studios Celebrates Stratics 16th Anniversary!
Happy 16th Birthday Stratics!
As the foremost online community supporting Ultima Online, Stratics has and continues to play an integral role in the sandbox community.
We here at Citadel Studios were pleased to take part in an online celebration featuring other gaming celebrities, news outlets, and media presentations - including our own well-wishing video!
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