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Tomanbeg -> Re: Orzel's Treatise on SPWAW (1/12/2003 1:05:45 PM)
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Originally posted by Orzel Bialy
[B]I think we all have come to realize that The SPWAW Forum has been alive with the sound of debate as of late.
There have been debates of the effective power and range of certain weapons...the purchase points of some units versus others...the movement allowance factor of units...what realism settings are used or not used...and who believes this and who believes that.
What has seemingly been lost in these searches for "perfect realism" in our favorite simulation has been reality itself. As my friend Jess mentioned...we seem to have forgotten that it is, first and foremost, a game. And what is a game?
[I]Webster's definition of: Game
Pronunciation: 'gAm
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gamen; akin to Old High German gaman amusement
Date: before 12th century
[B]1: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement.[/B][/I]
We must remember that as much as we try...as much as we fiddle with this and tweak that...we can not make SPWAW the perfect game for everyone. There can be no "End All Be All" version that will satisfy the every requirement/desire of every fan.
This does not mean that we shouldn't try to correct errors or omissions or even offer tweaks that might result in improvements of one type or another...but we must remember to always try and do so in the most constructive manner possible.
From those of us who "ask" the questions...to those of us who "propose or even create" solutions...there must be one, solid constant: Respect.
Enough Said :)
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[B]respect[/B]
SYLLABICATION: re·spect
PRONUNCIATION: AUDIO: r-spkt KEY
TRANSITIVE VERB: Inflected forms: re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.
3. To relate or refer to; concern.
NOUN: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See synonyms at regard.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.
5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.
6. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.
ETYMOLOGY: From Middle English, regard, from Old French, from Latin respectus, from past participle of respicere, to look back at, regard : re-, re- + specere, to look at; see spek- in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS: re·specter —NOUN
T.( charter member of SSUMP; Sub Standard Ugly Map Producers).
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