September 16, 2001

I won't be talking about the WTC tragedy here. I don't believe this website's purpose is to remind you of the problems we have in real life. Plus, I don't like the idea that a manichean world war is likely to happen. Can't we remember the lessons of the previous century ? Well, so I've been spending my whole week watching the TV news about the events, and now I'm trying to forget all of it. And, ironically, when I think of Kyodai, I can only see problems in front of my eyes. In this last week, I've still received quite a lot of e-mails about 3D problems in the game. Since most people who have the game running flawlessly don't have any reason to send me a mail, I end up believing everyone has problems... Which is not true, of course. But sometimes I wonder if I just shouldn't drop 3D and continue Kyodai with a completely 2D interface that would emulate as faithfully as possible the "2D" option of the current 3D interface and retain most, if not all of its options. I don't want to post a poll about this... But your opinions are welcome. I guess a 2D interface would take me a few weeks to fine-tune, and then I'd be able to completely concentrate on the game itself, the new mini-games, the options, etc. As opposed to the current 3D interface that sometimes leaves me wondering whether I should improve the animations, the video card compatibility or simply work on new options. The fact is, I love the current 3D interface. But I don't know what my users think. I believe most of you prefer the 3D version as well, but, for example, would you continue downloading the new (and still free) upgrades if I were to switch to a completely 2D interface...? Is it me, or am I always asking myself the same questions...? Anyway, if you have a couple of minutes... Please send me your opinion on the subject !