ClaytoniousRex Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 This is a request for just a few seconds of your time, so bear with me! Some of us don't follow the "Modding" forum so I wanted to take a moment to praise the prolific work of a DropTeam player and modder whose forum name is Hub. He's the incredibly talented guy who has created a few of the scenarios that we've all been playing lately. Here's a random sampling of his work (some of these have not yet been released but will be in 1.1.6): As we can all see he's very talented and creative. His latest stuff (most or all of which I hope will appear in the upcoming 1.1.6 release) is even better than his previous work. There's nothing better than getting new content for free in new releases! Hub invests his time and energy on a completely volunteer basis, toiling away on these things and sharing them with this community for free. He does it for the joy of doing it and sharing the work. So, here's my call to action: everyone please take just a moment to say "Thanks, Hub!" for all of the work he has poured into these scenarios. A simple reply to this topic would do fine. It only takes a few seconds of your time but it makes a big difference to guys like Hub who have worked so hard to share their work! Of course, this also applies to everyone else who has been modding and creating content, so please also offer a slap on the back whenever you can to all of them. I admire creative people who work to actually realize a finished thing and that's reason enough for me, but if such altruism isn't your thing then think of it this way: these people are giving you new content for free, asking only for feedback, thanks, and fun gaming in return. The more often you give kudos the more often you will get free stuff. In Hub's case, he has been pushing the envelope with his scenarios in terms of trying new things such as limiting the inventories of the teams and tweaking victory conditions, etc. Of course when anyone tries new ideas, some of us like them and some of us don't. Scenario creators like Hub want to hear your feedback on what you do and don't like about the new scenarios (after hearing a big "Thanks for making this!", of course!) What they don't want to hear is simply "your scenario sucks", which unfortunately is more or less what someone emailed to Hub directly. Now think about that. He has spent hours of effort creating something new to give to all of us for free - he has created a new scenario for us to play with that we never would have had otherwise. And one of us goes out of his way to directly email him an insult? Talk about biting the hand that feeds you... If that's how we treat our modders, then we aren't going to have much new content. Hub didn't ask me to make a post like this (or do anything at all), but I've never been able to digest the simple, rude, childish, vileness of such things. And, anyway, the point of this is that it's bigger than Hub. We should treat our modders well. As I said, folks who are creating scenarios do want to hear from you, even if you don't like some aspects of their scenarios. You might say you don't like the unit limits or that the limits should be changed or that the scoring isn't to your liking, etc., but you can say "You rock" first, and say the rest nicely. And the occasional senseless insulting email wouldn't hurt so much if it were surrounded by otherwise positive feedback and kudos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander SquidLord Williams Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks, Hub! Now, get out there and document your techniques in exacting detail on the wiki! [sounds of whip-cracking and maniacal laughter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aittam Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I would marry him but from what he wrote he's married already! thanks hub! hey those pics look great, what's the giant viking (or the small building)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emodin- Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks a bunch, Hub. Now all you need to do to completely satisfy me is set up a European server (or any server with a ping under 190) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yllamana Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks, Hub & the other people working on making cool mods. Your dedication and enthusiasm are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0nes Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Hub. A pox on the lumpish oaf who penned thee with such ill grace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdevlin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Hub! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigChiefWahoo Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Three cheers for Hub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aittam Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Originally posted by emodin-: Thanks a bunch, Hub. Now all you need to do to completely satisfy me is set up a European server (or any server with a ping under 190) poesel is running a german server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Carr Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Nice work! The more alien and weird a landscape and skyscape looks, the more i can appreciate the futuristic setting. Good work, Hub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poesel Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Hub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0nes Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Originally posted by aittam: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by emodin-: Thanks a bunch, Hub. Now all you need to do to completely satisfy me is set up a European server (or any server with a ping under 190) poesel is running a german server </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aittam Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 you just need the pedestrian versio of bloody hiwo go go hub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglist Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Cheers to Hub! Jeers to the player who wrote the nasty email - what were you thinking? Beers to everyone else! Non-alcoholic if ya happen to be a minor, of course. On the other hand, miners are free to do as they please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilibird Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Hubby (Sorry, I couldn't resist ) I'm looking forward to these new scenarios. Some of those look really promising. That planet looks REAL creepy, by the way. I like it. I gotta say man, you are a real inspiration. Seeing some of the things you do, and you do it without asking for thanks. I hope that I make a scenario that turns out half as well as yours. So cheers to you, mate. So hip hip for hub And hooray for all modders! And a hearty Boo! for whoever sent that email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arond Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks for helping make Drop Team even better Hub. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonDestiny Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Rock on, dude. If you happen to drop by Flagstaff, you'll get free booze and lap dances. Offer only applies to Hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks to Clay and everyone for the thumbs up. I appreciate it. We are a pretty small group as far as this sort of thing goes, so it is incumbent on us all to hang together and help keep this thing flying. Lap dances eh? Darn shame Danni Ashe is retired… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltz Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Another cheer for Hub and to all those who take the time and effort to continue with Drop Team, we love ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Haynes Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I'd like to add my appreciation for Hub's work. Having some new scenarios has piqued my interest levels up a notch and encouraged me to start making my own scenarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoHashi Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Hub! -Sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstantine Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Hub. I am having technical difficulties with one of your scenarios but I enjoy the rest of them and would never stoop to an emailed insult regardless. Never mind such petty childishness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick06 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Well thanks hub!!! Ohh if this is secret or something dont tell me but in the first picture there is a spot missing next to that mountain that looks like it was removed on purpose.... What is it!??!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 LOL - no, nothing secret. I think it is a graphical anomaly that snuck in when Clay was sizing the pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytoniousRex Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 The entire, finished, ww2 mod was visible behind that distant hill so we had to cover it up. Shhhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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