Convinced! Now looking for MP game...

PhilD · #1 February 12th, 2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by Norfleet:

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These days, there are lots of people who want to become computer engineers, but are not interested in how a computer works or what programming it means. I know - these are my students.

I feel your pain. I suppose it must take a great deal of restraint to avoid turning the entire class period into an extended rant insulting them and their ancestry. Really, though, it's more than just learning: Ignorance is curable, stupidity is forever. Couple this with a horrible attitude where people are unwilling to take even the most basic steps to figure something about, and it's enough to drive one into a homicidal rage. I'm surprised teachers don't go postal more.

Honestly, I'm not that negative. Having only students that are really interested in what you're teaching is a blessing; having students that are more interested in the expected good jobs at the end is more common, especially when you're teaching something that does lead to well-paying jobs.

Arryn · #2 February 12th, 2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by PhilD:
students that are more interested in the expected good jobs at the end is more common, especially when you're teaching something that does lead to well-paying jobs.

You may wish to warn them of the realities of the marketplace, since very many (like 450,000) of those once-good jobs are being outsourced to India, Red China, and to a much lesser extent, Russia. In my case, I'm a victim of the Indians. Damn H1-Bs. Damn congresscritters.

Kristoffer O · #3 February 12th, 2004, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by Norfleet:
I feel your pain. I suppose it must take a great deal of restraint to avoid turning the entire class period into an extended rant insulting them and their ancestry. Really, though, it's more than just learning: Ignorance is curable, stupidity is forever. Couple this with a horrible attitude where people are unwilling to take even the most basic steps to figure something about, and it's enough to drive one into a homicidal rage. I'm surprised teachers don't go postal more.

But we do!

That's why we make games

Reverend Zombie · #4 February 13th, 2004, 04:20 AM

Okay, I played the demo, & was convinced to buy it. It came today, but it doesn't look like there are any MP games currently open here or on DominionsX.

Anyplace else I should look?

#5 February 13th, 2004, 04:29 AM

Praise Jesus!

Praise Jesus!

Can I get an Amen?

Rev-er-end Zom-bie presiding this travesty of truition, this purgatory of pandemonium, the king-dom of chaos!

erm ... sorry about that.

The best way to start a MP game is to find/be a host. There are quite a few individuals who would join games if they are hosted and the game parameters are such that they can play (PBEM, TCP/IP, 1 A Day, 2 A Day, 3 a Week, turn games).

If you can't do that, you are kind of at a loss to wait. I wish there were more servers with stability and non-issues, but I am currently full with 3 (Plus nightly Blitzes) and it's hard to set up a maintenence free server.

Norfleet · #6 February 13th, 2004, 06:00 AM

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Originally posted by Reverend Zombie:
Okay, I played the demo, & was convinced to buy it. It came today, but it doesn't look like there are any MP games currently open here or on DominionsX.

Anyplace else I should look?

Well, if you're willing to cope with some physical hardship, there's the upcoming marathon due to kick off in about 15 hours. See my thread. If such a feat of endurance is beyond your capacity to stomach, there are other games which float around as well.