puresimmer -> PureSim 2008 Plans (12/5/2006 6:16:22 AM)
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OK, with the final release of PureSim 2007 imminent (next build -- which is pretty much unchanged from the last), we are planning for the PureSim 2008 release. I have the suggestions collected and have been coding on the PS 2008 branch for a while. One thing I think PureSim has always benefitted from was vigorous support from the user community. So, in a nod to PureSim's past, the PureSim 2008 beta will be wide open to any owners of PureSim 2007! That's right, if you own PureSim 2007, you'll be able to download beta builds, offer suggestions, find crash bugs :) etc. I will do this in a way that does not impact the official PureSim 2007 install in any way. In other words, you will be able to run them side by side. While the PureSim 2008 Beta will be time-limited, by participating in the beta you will not be obligated to purchase PureSim 2008. I just want to have as many intelligent/rabid PureSimmers to pull this thing apart as we make tweaks and add features. Hopefully you'll be compelled to purchase the final version, but the testing help dwarfs any potential negatives. If I was to characterize my goals for this year's PureSim, I'm leaning towards adornments to tried-and-true features, more polish and then some new stuff. As you guys all know, I pretty much update the game year round anyway, so this is a natural extension of that process. We are not looking at a re-write here, it's just a continued evolution. Stay tuned for info on the final release of PS 2007 and the opening of the PS 2008 beta! Shaun
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