--------------------------------------------------------------------------- EX4-Codersdisk! - Issue #003 - Jan 1995! Well here we are again, You have obtained for yourself (you lucky person!!! hehe) the 3rd volume of the Experiment-4 coderdisk collection. This has been somewhat delayed by numerous events including such things as a busy schedule and personal commitments. Lack of incentive has also played a little on the delay with the 'Amiga is Dead' type arguments surfacing and very little quality releases being produced by other groups in the scene. The scene has been largely stagnant for quite some time except for those groups intent on releasing things like another /X clone of the Sysop Pager or Who, etc.. This type of thing really does not inspire us, I mean how many different versions of the Who, NewFiles, Page and Comment doors can the scene handle?? We`ve already had thousands before, it wouldn`t be so bad if they where improving with every release but they all do the same thing except for 'new re-styled ansi graphics'.. Come on guys don`t just release a util for the sake of releasing it, make something worth releasing. We feel just as fustrated downloading this type of rubbish as we do when we see yet another release thats old or fake, released just to keep a group name floating about.. When your group is dead you should accept the fact and LIE DOWN AND DIE... If you`ve got no decent coders, graphic artists or musicians you may as well join a real group and cut the apron strings.... you cannot cling on to a group name forever regarless of how good or well respected you where x months or years ago. No group can rely on trader activities alone and this is reflected on some groups attempting to hang on to the past that are struggling to stay alive today! Basically what I`m saying if your group hasn`t got anything decent to offer the scene you should join one that has. Don`t bother releasing more shit after shit... After all if everyone released crap it wouldn`t be worth calling the boards.. And at the moment its beginning to get this way... Whats happened to OWN productions, forget the lack of games coming out, okay so games are vital, but so are in-house group made stuff. Come on, Get those in house releases flowing again!!!!!!! I know a LOT of people who support me on this and say that the quality scene has gone down the toilet lately.. So come on all you clever people out their that are left "L E A R N T O C O D E!" .. Its the only way your going to get quality own-releases out. A group without coders is like a BMW without an engine.. (or like one with a screwed GEARBOX.. hehe sorry Frank, couldn`t resist that!).. its looks lovely but its got no backbone or power to do anything. Learning to code is a difficult task indeed so thats where these disks come in very handy. Even if you are a proficient coder (are their many left in the scene??) this collection is invaluable.. its a great source -code reference and inspiration. I hope that these disk will inspire you to step into the wonderful world of coding.. It can be stressful sometimes working to a deadline but hey you can have a hell of a lot of fun along the way.. So if you still trying keep up the good work.. We know a few people are trying very hard and we are happy they have talked to us and voiced their views on the codersdisk.. As a result of this (yes we do listen!) in some future disks we`ll be also putting on a lot more TUTORIAL`s.. Now you`ve got a lot of the basic routines pre-written these tutorials will hopefully help you a great deal (so keep your EX4-Codersdisks safe!) Once again, I`m sorry that this release has been delayed for so long. I know that many are enjoying the collection but now you know whats been happening. Do not worry though we will make up for the delay with a real beauty of a release very soon.. ie; SWIFT-PROFESSIONAL BBS.. yes, while the scene has been collapsing around my ears and people flapping about the cost of calling boards (dum de dum.. everyones going to China in their spare time, and vsoon USA via Swift Inc.! -): ..) I have been hard at work coding. Yes, Swift Professional will be due out VERY soon now. Watchout for boards beta testing it in the very near future... Fireflash will be first to beta-test Swift in the Uk.. Checkout 'The Tower' in the near future and see it in action.... We`ll keep you posted on final release dates etc ... Well thats all from us, enjoy the disk and well see you again but this time much sooner ... See you l8rs guys and gals.. Signed: 2-Cool / EX4. The Art/ EX4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lastly, a quick message to Axen.. One day.. One day.. you may find yourself able to code... just keep collecting the coding disks and get some decent books. But come on , asking for the IDS is going a little bit too far.. I don`t mind helping people to code, thats what these disk are for, but blatent ripping my code is not the way for you to succeed. There is no short cuts to learning to code, ripping off other peoples work is very low indeed and people and groups that do this get NO RESPECT and are LAME.. Now OFCOURSE you where not going to rip off the source-code to the docdisk I coded that you asked me for where you? Hmmm... YEEESSS... I believe you. Honest I do..., Come on stop trying to dodge the work, either learn to code or do not! Don`t be lazy !!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- End.