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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 10:14:17 +0100
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From: Frank Stajano <fstajano@orl.co.uk>
Subject: Re: dht6 plus

Thanks for a bunch of interesting comments on DHT!

At 13:52 12/08/97 -0500, you wrote:
>While we can all fire up lmps, the other demo sites have people include
>batch files to run the lmps. This makes viewing easier when going
>through many lmps. Remember, that's what you created dht for in the
>first place; to make awesome lmps for entertaining viewing. Make the
>viewing easier by having run batch files with all people's exams.

I don't like this: one would necessarily have to inspect the batch file to
ensure that it's not a bad joke like a disguised format c:, and doing so
would be more trouble than starting doom by hand.

>Also, your dht6 page doesn't seem to get people to the place to view
>these lmps. I know how to get there but first timers may have a problem,
>so include a link to the viewing site.

This is a good point. Eventually it will have a totally new and always up
to date hall of fame (cgi- and database-based), but now it should at least
have a link to the repository site(s).


>And yes, I had trouble getting my exam to the right place, so I have
>sent it to several other places too. They probably wonder why I sent
>them these things. Maybe they will enjoy watching them.

?

>You mentioned a possible time limit in the future. My thoughts are that
>to make the best lmp (as in the spirit of dht) time is usually needed.
>Many people forget this spirit and just want to get the exam done, as if

In the past this was also due to the pressure introduced by the base.

>it were the end in itself. Making a good lmp is the end, please stress
>this often. There are some really good players out there that could make
>better lmps rather than brag that they got this the first or second time
>so here it is. Who cares? We want great lmps from those capable of them.

I think you've got a good point there. I'll stress this when I write the
dht6 rules.

>A time limit category could be a new title. Request and return it within
>a 2 hour time limit. That could be challenging, but not usually the best

Cool idea! But I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult to implement,
especially with the repository site being somewhere else. I'd have to
ensure that the files get properly timestamped/accepted/etc when they get
onto cdrom.com, and check this on the fly against the timestamp in the
challenge... I'll think about it.

>lmps. Although it might produce fun lmps due to the "go like crazy" and
>submit whatever the best effort is after two hours, even if you die. I
>mean, am I the only person that dies while making these things? But then
>these are becoming more like "exams" rather than the most entertaining
>lmps.


>thanks for dht
>dgr  0

Thanks for your creative input! I hope you enjoy playing dht.

    Frank (filologo disneyano)  http://www.orl.co.uk/~fms/