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Re: Steve, what you said appliesto more than the J
Posted By: Steve LevinsonDate: 6/24/02 9:04 a.m.

In Response To: Steve, what you said appliesto more than the Jjaro (Ernie)

: That could be a uphamisim (horrid spelling)

Euphemism - correct meaning.

: Will we as Marathon fans become bored one day(week?month?),
: and decide to visit another galaxy (game?) and never return?
: These are the questions whos answers I fear.

For many regulars here from times past, that has already happened. If you read the credits terminals in Rubicon, you'll find a comment from Chris to the effect that they lost some of the best members of their team because they "got a life".

I think that there is much wisdom in what you say. There certainly are other games, but the biggest competition will be your life and your future. I am an adult (some might argue with that) with a very involving career and a wife who hates Marathon and wants me to spend more time with her. The reason I keep coming back to Marathon is that it serves as a release for the tensions of my life and it is a way to immerse myself in something I enjoy. It is my favorite game because it is much, much more than just a shoot-em-up. Marathon is firmly rooted in plausable science fiction, and it offers endless possibilities. And there is a strong sense of community, here.

Will the Marathon universe ultimately close? Currently, the evidence suggests that the real universe is open and will ultimately reach a state of maximum entropy, which is what may well happend to Marathon - it will eventually fade away. But as long as creative minds continue to build on the original Trilogy, many of us will keep coming back. And who knows - maybe Marathon will ultimate be ported to a more modern engine and redesigned to take full advantage, and I'm not talking about M:R, AO or anything current. Just as the best movies are often remade for future generations. Some of the earliest video games have enjoyed a rebirth. Marathon's among the best of the best.

Here's my ultimate fantasy: "Computer, initiate holodeck program Marathon 1". As the doors open and before you is a flickering terminal. You draw your magnum, no knowing what awaits you around the corner . . .

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Replies:

Why DID the Jjaro leave?zudo 6/23/02 11:39 a.m.
     Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?Steve Levinson 6/23/02 8:08 p.m.
           Steve, what you said appliesto more than the JjaroErnie 6/24/02 7:56 a.m.
                 Re: Steve, what you said appliesto more than the JSteve Levinson 6/24/02 9:04 a.m.
           Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?zudo 6/24/02 9:51 a.m.
     Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?Johannes Gunnar 6/24/02 4:23 a.m.
           Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?zudo 6/24/02 9:48 a.m.
     Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?M-Class 6/24/02 1:31 p.m.
           Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?zudo 6/25/02 4:54 p.m.
     Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?archon 6/25/02 2:02 a.m.
           Eureka - that's it! *NM*Steve Levinson 6/25/02 8:23 a.m.
     Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?Don Pistola 6/25/02 7:31 p.m.
           Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?zudo 6/26/02 5:19 a.m.
     Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?Shade 6/26/02 3:01 a.m.
           Re: Why DID the Jjaro leave?Hydroconcil87 6/27/02 2:04 p.m.
                 Re:Re-asking the question...zudo 6/27/02 5:45 p.m.



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