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[Mike Forst]

That depends on the rest of the wireless networks in your area. Odds are there isn't a good one.

Alternately, just set it to automatic and leave it alone.

[Noesis]

[blinkin]

where do you keep the whine cellar now that GD is gone?

i know all of the forum sections brew a little bit, but is it enough for parties?

[SPencil]

How often are you actually called or asked to fix something

[Mike Forst]

blinkin, on 19 May 2013 - 10:57 PM, said:

where do you keep the whine cellar now that GD is gone?

i know all of the forum sections brew a little bit, but is it enough for parties?

I don't read posts so I don't know

SPencil, on 20 May 2013 - 09:51 PM, said:

How often are you actually called or asked to fix something

Most of my time is spent setting up new things. Things don't break all that often when I'm around.

[SPencil]

Are you able to tell us what new things you're setting up?...or at least, stuff you've set up before?

[Mike Forst]

That's probably too close the the NDA line, sorry.

[Willie Sauerland]

Mike Forst, on 17 May 2013 - 12:25 PM, said:

That depends on the rest of the wireless networks in your area. Odds are there isn't a good one.

Alternately, just set it to automatic and leave it alone.

That was interestingly random...

[Mike Forst]

Willie Sauerland, on 21 May 2013 - 01:01 PM, said:

That was interestingly random...

It's what I get for not hitting the quote button

[Ter Ushaka]

What's the worst/oldest hardware in the company?

[Mike Forst]

The worst will easily be the minimum spec testing computers. They're also the oldest stuff that's still in use.

[blinkin]

Mike Forst, on 21 May 2013 - 02:38 PM, said:

The worst will easily be the minimum spec testing computers. They're also the oldest stuff that's still in use.

in reality each one is an abacus with an Etch A Sketch strapped to it.



but on a more serious note: how much argument is there within the office as far as game design direction? are you all kindred spirits and mostly agree what the game should be like or is there constant heated debate over any suggestion? is it common for anyone on the team to make suggestions or is it more strict so that only certain people regularly propose ideas.

just seeking a little insight as to how you approach design or any major decisions really as a group.

[Kaio-Kerensky x10]

He doesn't approach game design from any direction, because he isn't a game designer. He's the IT guy. Ask him about networks and hard drives.

[Willie Sauerland]

Mike Forst, on 21 May 2013 - 01:20 PM, said:

It's what I get for not hitting the quote button

Perhaps you should use the quote capability more often?

[Mike Forst]

blinkin, on 22 May 2013 - 12:19 AM, said:

in reality each one is an abacus with an Etch A Sketch strapped to it.



but on a more serious note: how much argument is there within the office as far as game design direction? are you all kindred spirits and mostly agree what the game should be like or is there constant heated debate over any suggestion? is it common for anyone on the team to make suggestions or is it more strict so that only certain people regularly propose ideas.

just seeking a little insight as to how you approach design or any major decisions really as a group.

I am unable to comment on this

[blinkin]

Zharot, on 22 May 2013 - 03:22 AM, said:

He doesn't approach game design from any direction, because he isn't a game designer. He's the IT guy. Ask him about networks and hard drives.

he does work with them and with respect to my question the IT guy may be one of the better people to ask. also i asked with respect to the office in general, he is quite capable of being an observer.

Mike Forst, on 22 May 2013 - 08:35 AM, said:

I am unable to comment on this

in a way this response does answer some of my question.

he has just told me that their workplace is segmented and those not directly involved in the design generally do not have any input or involvement. this is not a bad thing, it is just how they have chosen to operate and may even be necessary if your company grows past a certain size.

or he has been directly told not to comment on this because of some sort of weird forums backlash that could arise from it.

Edited by blinkin, 22 May 2013 - 09:54 AM.

[Willie Sauerland]

blinkin, on 22 May 2013 - 09:49 AM, said:

Words...

[Mike Forst]

blinkin, on 22 May 2013 - 09:49 AM, said:

he does work with them and with respect to my question the IT guy may be one of the better people to ask. also i asked with respect to the office in general, he is quite capable of being an observer.

in a way this response does answer some of my question.

he has just told me that their workplace is segmented and those not directly involved in the design generally do not have any input or involvement. this is not a bad thing, it is just how they have chosen to operate and may even be necessary if your company grows past a certain size.

or he has been directly told not to comment on this because of some sort of weird forums backlash that could arise from it.

I didn't answer because I've decided it's too close to the NDA line, if only because I don't know how much of the process has been discussed by others. Better to be cautious than clean up a mess

[Willie Sauerland]

Mike Forst, on 22 May 2013 - 12:24 PM, said:

I didn't answer because I've decided it's too close to the NDA line, if only because I don't know how much of the process has been discussed by others. Better to be cautious than clean up a mess

Ah...
Database magic...

[Ter Ushaka]

Also this thread is about asking the guy about doing IT work. That said:

Do you intentionally hold back choice parts from machines, so you can make sure your workstation is the biggest and best in the company?