dcr66 wrote:
markrendl wrote:
I'm fine with incremental updates as you have the time and interest in doing so. I'd hate to see the site go pay to play.
About 12 years ago, Hexcell games put a version of Blue Max that a few of us here played. Aspects that I liked included:
1. Replay of the whole match.
2. Pilot XP which led to options for abilities for experienced pilots in campaigns.
...and thanks again for all your work for keeping this site going so we can play!
Regards,
markrendl
I remember the Hexcell, what happened to it? Some trademark violations by the creator of Blue Max or something?
According to the Hexcell programmer, he tried to contact Phil Hall before proceeding on his version and got no initial response, so went ahead and built his version and put it up online. Then, after awhile, Phil did contact him and asked him to take it down as it might create legal issues if/when he tried to further develop an online or computer version of the game. Naturally, he complied as he wasn't looking to cause any problems; he was probably a bit miffed though given he'd asked earlier, gotten no response and then sunk his time and money into developing his project.
TBH, I'm not sure why that would be the case as YPI already had Phil's blessing and had been up and running for many years at that point.
Phil passed away 4 years ago and nothing further has been done with Blue Max as far as a computer version AFAIK. Even Canvas Eagles, the successor to Blue Max is fairly dead online as far as I can tell. There are no working forums at their site and no recent updates. I tried contacting the owner to see about plugging YPI there last year and got no response at all.
In light of that, I dropped by Hexcell's site this week and posted a note to the programmer suggesting he might consider rebooting his project as there doesn't seem to be any sign of life in Blue Max as a computer game elsewhere, aside from here at YPI. I seriously doubt anyone will come after him at this point if he restarts.
markrendl
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