Police Quest 2 - Updated Nov 20, 2005

[Blackthorne]

I also happen to think the hijacking scene should stay. The sewer scenes however, are something I'd miss like a hole in the head. Surely you could change the setting for the final showdown. (like Bains in a barricaded house or something)

Or accept the fact that the airplane scene was the dramatic high point of the game and let Bains be the hijacker!

See, Police Quest isn't REALLY driven by Drama in the conventional narrative sense.  You're doing police work - which is random.  Though there is an overall story, there ARE other tasks to do - much like Police work.


Bt

[GarageGothic]

Should I really dignify this with an answer? Ok, first of all, notice the winking smiley - perhaps that means I'm not entirely serious about the suggestion?

Secondly, while the series as a whole is very episodic, PQ2 is driven entirely by the narrative of the Bains case. There are no random traffic stops or everyday drug busts (the only thing that comes close is the punk in the park). The subtitle of the game is The Vengeance, and that's exactly what it's about: Jesse Bains' revenge on those who testified against him. Everywhere you go in the game, you're following the trail of the Death Angel.

And no, shooting terrorists aboard airplanes isn't all in a days work for your average police officer.

[Blackthorne]

Should I really dignify this with an answer? Ok, first of all, notice the winking smiley - perhaps that means I'm not entirely serious about the suggestion?

Secondly, while the series as a whole is very episodic, PQ2 is driven entirely by the narrative of the Bains case. There are no random traffic stops or everyday drug busts (the only thing that comes close is the punk in the park). The subtitle of the game is The Vengeance, and that's exactly what it's about: Jesse Bains' revenge on those who testified against him. Everywhere you go in the game, you're following the trail of the Death Angel.

And no, shooting terrorists aboard airplanes isn't all in a days work for your average police officer.

Sometimes a days work isn't typical.  Just ask any NYPD.

Strange things happen sometimes in the line of duty.  That's just the way it is.

Bt

[dusty]

Cool,
PQ2 remade! I was 13 when I stared to play it.... you know, I had to finish Larry 1 beore!!!

I'm really looking forward to "return 13yo !"


thanks,
dusty!

[Darth Mandarb]

This is getting rediculous ...

I swear; somebody is opening new accounts and digging up threads (that are just barely under a month old) simply to tease me.

Dusty - before you post in here again, read the forum rules.

[Beach Bum112885]

HEY I got an idea.  Let's ruin a bunch of good threads by acting like a drill sargeant and posting a bunch of rules.  You can't do this you can't do that blah blah blah . . . Maybe think about just letting people post and read as they like, instead of making the forums like a prison huh?  Oh well, I'll probably be banned for this, but at least I got to say it, because it's what a lot of people think.  Does it feel cool to have power and delete posts and post a bunch of rules in every thread?

[Darth Mandarb]

HEY I got an idea.  Let's ruin a bunch of good threads by acting like a drill sargeant and posting a bunch of rules.  You can't do this you can't do that blah blah blah . . . Maybe think about just letting people post and read as they like, instead of making the forums like a prison huh?

Well since you have 5 posts, I will take your advice.  I think we should remove all the FORUM RULES.  I'll talk it over with the other moderators and get back to you ASAP!!

Oh well, I'll probably be banned for this, but at least I got to say it, because it's what a lot of people think.

I'm glad you know what a lot of people think.  You should know, since you know so much about this community, that we don't ban folks around these parts.

Does it feel cool to have power and delete posts and post a bunch of rules in every thread?

That's clever.  I, too, am a fan of reverse psychology.

Now that you've vented, and I truely do hope you feel better, here's the juice:

Do not post in any threads in here unless what you have to say involves the game of the thread you are posting in.  Any more off-topic (or complaining) posts will be deleted.

The rules exist for a reason.  If you don't like them, don't post here.

Thanks.

DCIllusion - Sorry your post got used for this riff-raff.

[calacver]

with respect for you darth, i do agree on some level too the beach bum

There aren't many forumns with someone as strict as you patrolling around the threads. You're scary man. Maybe you're taking the i'm-in-control-thing a bit too far. Relax. Chill. I think mostly people DO bump old threads mainly because you make such a big issue of it. You're a bit sarcastic.

But we love you darth

In any case, I just love these graphics of this game!

[Mordalles]

graphics looks amazing! cant wait.

[Darth Mandarb]

There aren't many forumns with someone as strict as you patrolling around the threads. You're scary man. Maybe you're taking the i'm-in-control-thing a bit too far. Relax. Chill.

And most of those forums (from what I've seen) are so filled with clutter and crap that you can't find the imformation you're looking for because of nonsense, off-topic, crap filling up the thread.

I don't see why I'm scary?  I don't take the "I'm in control" thing too far, nor do I see the need to chill and/or relax.  There are rules, I enforce them.  It's pretty simple really.

I think mostly people DO bump old threads mainly because you make such a big issue of it. You're a bit sarcastic.

So it's okay to break the rules because the moderator is sarcastic?  I think not.

Guys ... any more questions/comments about Mr. Bum's post and/or about my moderation, direct them to me in a PM and stop killing DC's thread.

Thanks.

[spigian]

DCIllusion there has been a long time since you informed us about the progress of the game!Could you please tell us how it is going?Will you have finished it until December?Thanks for the effort that you do!

[Nacho]

PM him, it is ILLEGAL to revive old threads, read the FORUM RULES.

I think Darth needs help.. 

[DCillusion]

It's has been awhile.

Well, I said barring injury.......

That's the worst thing you can say.  In semptember my daughter had a concusion.  We had to spend some time in the hospital.  During that time, our car broke down & I had to bus to work, (& later my daughter to school).  This put me about a month behind schedule.  I figured that if I just work faster maybe I could get close to the release date I had set.

However, about a 2 weeks into furious labor, my hard-drive completely crashed.  As I had only half the files backed up, I thought I was finished for awhile.  Fortunately, my job offers a lot a resources, & the techs at work have a machine that can extract data from a bad drive.  This is, by no means, a fast process, & the I won't get it for a few days.

By this point, there's no way I can hit the December date I set.  I will give an update as soon as I have it, & the game will be completed!  It won't take 3 years, (I'd be suprised if it took one year), but it will take a little longer than expected.

....Sorry...just a little longer.  It will be worth it!!

[Joseph DiPerla]

Hey DC, just want to say your doing a bang up job! I love what this game is becoming so far.

Dont worry about when its released. A good game always takes time to be released. In the end you will be more satisfied with it. Trust me.

Keep up the good work. If there is anything I can do, let me know. I dont mind even funding something if necessary. Of course I prolly couldnt give more than $10 but thats something.

Anyways, keep up the good worki and thanks for giving us something to hope for.

[spigian]

This is bad luck!Carry on, DCillusion!We are all waiting for this game!Thank you for your efforts!If you could,please keep us informed!

[Ben Jordan Fan]

Good luck with police quest 2 

[spigian]

DCIllusion did you manage to save the files?How is the development of the game going?

[scourge]

great graphics! Looks very nice.

[DCillusion]

I saved everything....so it's fine.

Police Quest is back on track.  I'm just behind.  I've just finished all the background work for day one.  Which is, as some of you may remember, the lion's-share of the development.

.....it's in the home stretch, thanks for all the support.

[spigian]

This is excellent DCillusion!Great news!I am anxious about it!