rec.autos.simulators

> Give Jack some time, I am sure GPaL will be finished soon.

> Guys like you***me off... Always complaining about when something
> is released trying to push the author into releasing it. People like you
are
> also the first to complain when something has a bug in it.

> That bug is there because people like YOU pushed the author
> into releasing something which isn't actually finished yet!

> This really pisses me off!

> Jack: Take your time and amaze us when GPaL is done ;-) !

> -MiXer-

> >O.k., I'd like to appreciate any effort to enhance computer-based racing
> >simulations.
> >I also think that work, private life or even sleep should have a higher
> >priority than things you do with your computer for the sake of other
> >people's fun.
> >But there is one thing I don't like:
> >Making promises you can not keep (and if not promises - announcements
will
> >do also, if repeated.)
> >I went into hospital on June 6Th when GPal was announced for June 7th (or
> >8th or whatever). Now its July 15th and Jack has postponed once again.
> >The problem is: I'm not even sure that GPal is necessary, but I'd like to
> >see it anyway. And maybe it's really useful.
> >But it is in fact a not very professional way to announce products for a
> >date you can not keep.
> >It is a way to push expectations. Expectations you can probably fulfill
> >under no circumstances.
> >GPal seems to be a perfect example of such an unhealthy behavior.
> >Jack is keeping expectations high and flying but is promising nothing in
> >reality.
> >As much as I would like to see a program which would make the "perfect
> >companion to GPL", as much I am disappointed with Jacks professional
> >attitude.
> >If you can't get your things done, then quit them.
> >I am sorry Jack, but I think you should go for a more professional
> >approach...
> >Yours -
> >Reaperle

> > But there is one thing I don't like:
> > Making promises you can not keep (and if not promises - announcements
will
> > do also, if repeated

> No doubt Jack thought he could keep to the initial timescales - otherwise
he
> would not have suggested them.

> The workplace is full of missed deadlines. We probably all know a
roadworks
> project running way over expectations. Certainly anyone in the computer
> software or related industry is well aware of slipping launch dates.
Indeed
> there will always be uncertainty when estimating timescales, and those
> little problems always crop up that weren't in the initial plan.

> This is in the workplace where we get paid to come up with deadlines and
> control the resources to meet them.

> Outside of the workplace and hobbies have to take lower priorities. Add
the
> uncertainties of domestic life and plans simply go out the window. Car
> restoration projects, house renovations, DIY projects - how many of us
have
> been way too optimistic in planning when we will get it all done.
Something
> always takes longer than expected or distractions take us away from our
> projects.

> Enthusiasm adds to the over optimistic planning - the desire to see the
> finished article adds means we so often dismiss the potential pitfalls and
> plan for the perfect scenario - of course this seldom ever is the case.

> Add all sorts of other factors - pressures of work, family demands, delays
> of related supplies or products (in this case did the delayed launch of
GPL
> 1.1 patch have a bearing?) and we start to understand why a hobby might
take
> so much longer than originally thought.

> So lets try to be a bit more understanding towards a very enthusiastic GPL
> fan who wants to ensure his product is spot on before launch.

> The GPL 1.1 patch has done little to improve on-line play for me - so I
> eagerly await GPaL to make the off-line play super competitive at every
> track - I'm e***d by the prospect.

> Cheers

> Tony

> >Its just a shame for someone who is making a personal sacrifice to provide
> >a product for OUR benefit.

> Scott, no good deed goes unpunished... :)

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> >Criticism is a part of a democratical society. And it basically works for
> >the sake of the community.
> >So what...

> So what?

> First, usenet is not a democratical society.  It's a chaotical
> society.  Errm, I think I mean chaotic. ;)  No election was held to
> give Jack the title of "GPaL Committee Chair".  He stepped forward,
> and told the community he was going to do it.  This is not democracy.
> (Actually, in your own sick little world, it's a theocracy, I'd bet,
> Jack.)

> ;-D

> Second, whining about such a ridiculous topic has nothing but a
> negative effect on the community.  Call it "criticism" or whatever you
> wish, but it looks like a 3-year-old child crying, and does absolutely
> nothing to motivate the developer.

> Do you realize how ridiculous you make yourself look by acting like
> this?  For crying out loud, whining to Randy and Papy about the free
> patch sounded silly!  But you are now whining to a person whose
> "hobby" happens to be making cool software.  You've taken "Whining
> Like a Spoiled Child" and made it an art form

> If Jack wants to come here and toss out dates, and then live a life
> with his family or job, or whatever, then so be it.  If he was to
> never finish GPaL, he would still have the right to come here and
> guess at it's completion date, daily, until he died.

> Oh, by the way, I'm shaking the last of the bugs out of my Linux port
> of Grand Prix Legends.  I should have it ready by tomorrow, noon, if
> anyone wants it.  That means tomorrow I should be able to pull off a
> concurrent release of my ports for Linux, Mac, and Windows CE, and
> Palm Pilot all at once.  :P

> Sheesh, there I go, acting all "unprofessional" again.  I'll have to
> work on that.

> Everyone have a nice day.
> No wait.  Everyone, do not have a nice day.  Everyone get a grip!

> Brett