Design Document - Writer candidates

Zuu · Post by **Zuu** » 13 Mar 2005 10:17

As PJayTycy wrote in another thread, it might be good to discuss something about who is going to write the DD.

I suggest that we nominate canditates, with a short descreption why, and you are allowed to nominate yourself if you think you are a good candidate.

So then I start with nominating:

Jfs
Reason: He seam to have a good idea of how generalized the DD should be written.

PJayTycy · Post by **PJayTycy** » 17 Mar 2005 13:11

This isn't coming along ...

I don't know who I could nominate, because I don't know who has the time to write the document. I think anybody in the coders-section of our wiki can write it, and probably some others too. I don't know who would do best, because I only know you from the meetings, and I don't know who has the time.

But, we agreed on 2 people doing this, and I would suggest that atleast 1 of them has experience with SDL, because this might have an influence on the document (although it shouldn't).

Zuu · Post by **Zuu** » 17 Mar 2005 13:23

Why SDL? But yes it might be good if one of the two can something about video game programing.

So maybe then we should ask everyone to write a line why they should / should not be a DD writer.

I'll begin:

I should not be a DD writer becuse:
I don't have verry mutch time, as I am on my last termin at school. I also think that there are people that are better on writing than me.

Grunt · Post by **Grunt** » 17 Mar 2005 15:29

What's wrong with centralising our efforts in writing the DD on the wiki, such that everyone can have a hand in writing it? This would make the most sense to me.

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 17 Mar 2005 15:32

I thought we decided that 2 or 3 people would write the DD basis and then post it at the Wiki for scrutiny by the rest. BTW, ever tried to write a guide with 16 people, SGrunt?

jfs · Post by **jfs** » 17 Mar 2005 18:24

The idea of the DD that I have, is that very few people (preferably just two) work on writing one coherent description of the game.
It's important it's not done by just a single person, because when you're alone, there's a larger risk you'll get stuck on some stupid details, and you will lack a critical view on the work. It's important that everyone working on writing the DD are present all the time when work is being done on it, I think, or at least the writers make sure everyone else working on it reviews every part being written. This is easier to manage with two persons, than with three or more persons.

I think the DD group should have at least one native English speaker, one programmer and someone who is good at keeping track of how several elements might interact with each other (logical sense?). The two latter things is to make sure everything is kept within what's realistic to implement in the game. Finally, everyone working on it must be able to work at least 10-20 hours a week on it, I think, and at the same time.

If he has the time required, I think Chris would be a good candidate. To me, he seems to have all three of the first mentioned qualities.

As for myself: I do think I have the programming and logical sense qualities, and I do have lots of (too much...) free time, but I doubt my own ability to work devote myself enough to work on it.

Zuu · Post by **Zuu** » 18 Mar 2005 17:26

SGrunt wrote:What's wrong with centralising our efforts in writing the DD on the wiki, such that everyone can have a hand in writing it? This would make the most sense to me.

Then we will get just a second FRD, with inconesequenses.

jfs: I agree with your last post.

Zuu · Post by **Zuu** » 21 Mar 2005 09:24

Perhaps everyone who are interested in writing the DD, can write a short post that they want so, and maybe a short note why they should be elected.

So that we can get forward with this discussion.

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 21 Mar 2005 11:22

As I wrote in the news section, the DD writers should have to be chosen before this wednesday. Let's make a quick decision for once. I haven't seen some people around on the forums lately btw, did we loose anyone perhaps?

Post by **uzurpator** » 21 Mar 2005 14:08

What time frame you plan for the DD?

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 21 Mar 2005 18:14

I guess 2 people writing it in their spare time but with dedication might need 1 month? But correct me if I'm wrong.

Zuu · Post by **Zuu** » 22 Mar 2005 13:33

So can people who are interested, please take a step forward, and say that so we know who we can elect for the task.

Post by **uzurpator** » 22 Mar 2005 14:19

I'm intrested. But I'm rather short on time :/

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 23 Mar 2005 17:55

I'm not interested because I have no clue how to write it. But in the mean time it turned Wednesday and we still got no candidates. I'm really afraid that this way of how things go is gonna kill the project. Nevertheless...

Can anyone who is interested in writing the DD please step forward. Don't start about being short on time, all I want to see is who is interested in the first place.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 23 Mar 2005 19:32

I am interested. I can write proper english, I have been to most of the meetings, I'm active here and I want the project to do as well as it can.

I'll help as much as i can, but i do have some other things to work on (one for TEmpire as well).

EDIT by Owen: You mean "proper English", surely, and "much as I can, but I do"? Sorry

EDIT by Hellfire: LOL

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 23 Mar 2005 23:34

Well, that's 1 rely. Anyone we can 'marry' Steve too?

jfs · Post by **jfs** » 24 Mar 2005 00:09

I am willing to, but only if noone else wants to, as I'm quite busy with various other projects as well as university for the time being.

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 24 Mar 2005 09:00

How about you Hellfire, uzurpator, jpl? Just show us your position, two people out of 16 replying isn't good feedback imo.

PJayTycy · Post by **PJayTycy** » 24 Mar 2005 16:00

Hyronymus wrote:How about you Hellfire, uzurpator, jpl? Just show us your position, two people out of 16 replying isn't good feedback imo.

uzurpator and jpl replied they were candidates, without that much time.

I guess I'm in the same position. I leave tomorrow for 10 days on holiday. After that, I'll have some time to work on it.

Mek · Post by **Mek** » 24 Mar 2005 16:04

i haven't been able to attend to any meetings, so i probably shouldn't be writing

and of course i also don't have much time

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