User:Jhood

From WinBolo

Hi, I'm a developer.

In early 2004, I started working on Windows-based Bolo clone called "SnowBolo," which was eventually released in beta and forgotten. About four years later, I restarted the project with the goal of producing a more polished clone that would work on all three of the major platforms, and network with both WinBolo and the original Macintosh version. One week into the project, I had a functional game with a drivable tank and a wonky map loading algorithm, with a server that allowed spectators to watch via their web browser.

Moving slightly into the future, the individual who has taken our abuse for nearly a decade has given us the privilege to apply our creativity to his work by releasing the entire project under the GPL. As genuine a gesture it was to merely create the game that hundreds, perhaps thousands have enjoyed, the action from John to provide the source code solidifies Bolo's future and ensures that the next generation of gamers won't have to settle for over priced and under stimulating 3D titles.

I hope that was interesting. Anyway, I'm available for chat on either of the #winbolo channels, which are on irc.winbolo.us or irc.efnet.net