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| '''Derek Smart''' is a ]er and ] personality living in ]. He best known as the eccentric creator of the ] ] series. | '''Derek Smart''' is a ]er and ] personality living in ]. He best known as the eccentric creator of the ] ] series. | ||
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Smart is arguably better known for his online presence and self-commentary than he is for the games that he makes, due in large part to participation in a number of high-profile public discussions on the internet and ]. Characterized by high levels of controversy, rhetoric and personal attack, these ]s have been recorded and immortalized in numerous annals of internet and ] culture. | ||
| Smart is devoted to and protective of his work, and is likely to find and participate in discussions of his games on the internet. |
Smart is devoted to and protective of his work, and is likely to find and participate in discussions of his games on the internet. In the past, heated discussions have lead supporters and detractors of Smart's work to join online communities they were not previously involved in for the express purpose of engaging in combative argument. These sudden increases in population and posting can elicit anything from amusement to hostility, depending on the community involved. | ||
| Another flashpoint among followers of Smart's work and online activities has been controversy over Smart's alleged doctoral-degree (all public messages by him are signed as "Derek Smart, PhD"). A number of individuals have published material and evidence that appears to show these claims to be highly dubious, and perhaps wholly untrue. Smart has been invited on numerous occasions to provide authoritative documentation or further information on the degree, but has thus far failed to do so. | |||
| Frequent criticism of Smart's games include claims that they are "over-hyped", or are the subject of unrealistic and hyperbolic publicity prior to their release, that they are often bug-ridden, and having frustratingly complicated interfaces which require very large basic operating manuals. | |||
| His critics claim that his games are characterised as over-hyped, buggy, and having frustratingly complicated interfaces which require very large basic operating manuals. His supporters respond with the fact that he has managed to create and publish four games, which is four more games than most aspiring game developers ever get to create. | |||
| During production of Smart's first game, ], he made incredible claims as to its features. The game was released by publisher ] before it was finished. It contained many bugs that made it very difficult to play. It also had what many believed to be an exceedingly complex interface and gameplay. Because of these factors, the game was publically lambasted. Smart voiced his opinions on the (supposed) premature release numerously and strongly. Eventually, a patch (v2.0) was released to fix most of the major bugs. This is a characteristic of almost all of his games, enormous amount of hype prior to release, and when the product is released and not found to contain the aformentioned features, naturally the game is lambasted in gaming reviews. | During production of Smart's first game, ], he made incredible claims as to its features. The game was released by publisher ] before it was finished. It contained many bugs that made it very difficult to play. It also had what many believed to be an exceedingly complex interface and gameplay. Because of these factors, the game was publically lambasted. Smart voiced his opinions on the (supposed) premature release numerously and strongly. Eventually, a patch (v2.0) was released to fix most of the major bugs. This is a characteristic of almost all of his games, enormous amount of hype prior to release, and when the product is released and not found to contain the aformentioned features, naturally the game is lambasted in gaming reviews. | ||
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Derek Smart is a software designer and internet personality living in Florida. He best known as the eccentric creator of the Battlecruiser video game series.
Smart is arguably better known for his online presence and self-commentary than he is for the games that he makes, due in large part to participation in a number of high-profile public discussions on the internet and Usenet. Characterized by high levels of controversy, rhetoric and personal attack, these flame wars have been recorded and immortalized in numerous annals of internet and gaming culture.
Smart is devoted to and protective of his work, and is likely to find and participate in discussions of his games on the internet. In the past, heated discussions have lead supporters and detractors of Smart's work to join online communities they were not previously involved in for the express purpose of engaging in combative argument. These sudden increases in population and posting can elicit anything from amusement to hostility, depending on the community involved.
Another flashpoint among followers of Smart's work and online activities has been controversy over Smart's alleged doctoral-degree (all public messages by him are signed as "Derek Smart, PhD"). A number of individuals have published material and evidence that appears to show these claims to be highly dubious, and perhaps wholly untrue. Smart has been invited on numerous occasions to provide authoritative documentation or further information on the degree, but has thus far failed to do so.
Frequent criticism of Smart's games include claims that they are "over-hyped", or are the subject of unrealistic and hyperbolic publicity prior to their release, that they are often bug-ridden, and having frustratingly complicated interfaces which require very large basic operating manuals.
During production of Smart's first game, BC3K, he made incredible claims as to its features. The game was released by publisher Take Two before it was finished. It contained many bugs that made it very difficult to play. It also had what many believed to be an exceedingly complex interface and gameplay. Because of these factors, the game was publically lambasted. Smart voiced his opinions on the (supposed) premature release numerously and strongly. Eventually, a patch (v2.0) was released to fix most of the major bugs. This is a characteristic of almost all of his games, enormous amount of hype prior to release, and when the product is released and not found to contain the aformentioned features, naturally the game is lambasted in gaming reviews.
Smart's last game was Universal Combat, which received average to mediocre reviews in online game magazine reviews.
Games
- Universal Combat (2004)
- Battlecruiser Millennium: Gold Edition (2003)
- Battlecruiser Millennium (2001)
- Battlecruiser 3000AD (v2.0) (1998)
- Battlecruiser 3000AD (1996)