Comments on: MarkUp 13 is out http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/ Gamemaker news, comment, discussion, opinion and community news Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:42:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: YoYo and the Community » GameMaker Blog http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-14533 YoYo and the Community » GameMaker Blog Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:10:45 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-14533 [...] This article was originally written for the MarkUp game development magazine, and was featured in issue 13. [...] [...] This article was originally written for the MarkUp game development magazine, and was featured in issue 13. [...]

]]> By: Eyas Sharaiha http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8138 Eyas Sharaiha Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:41:24 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8138 Technically, ever since Issue 3 we've settled to the theme of advanced programmers, but we approached it from different perspectives (Development Journal, The Making of, Direct tutorial, etc). As for opinion articles, I actually oppose the 'opinion' written in them most of the times, for instance, I'm a YYG supporter, I'm optimistic about Game Maker's future, I understand, appreciate, and do not mind the current structure of the GMC and I continue to act that way. But opinion articles about the other opinion need to be provided. The issue is, we don't seem to provide opinion columns for points of view like mine... Technically, ever since Issue 3 we’ve settled to the theme of advanced programmers, but we approached it from different perspectives (Development Journal, The Making of, Direct tutorial, etc).

As for opinion articles, I actually oppose the ‘opinion’ written in them most of the times, for instance, I’m a YYG supporter, I’m optimistic about Game Maker’s future, I understand, appreciate, and do not mind the current structure of the GMC and I continue to act that way. But opinion articles about the other opinion need to be provided. The issue is, we don’t seem to provide opinion columns for points of view like mine…

]]> By: Timoi http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8132 Timoi Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:17:47 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8132 @ Eyas, so 'advanced programmers' is your overall target market, I've never been able to fathom what MarkUp is actually trying to be but I see you've now settled on that. The addition of opinionated articles seems a bit odd though, it makes it feel like you're all wise men, but are always complaining that 'things ain't what they used to be....kids these days' etc. I don't mind opinions, but I prefer them to be less complainty (I know that's not a real word!). When I get back into GM proper I'll study those in depth AI articles as they look fascinating. @ Eyas, so ‘advanced programmers’ is your overall target market, I’ve never been able to fathom what MarkUp is actually trying to be but I see you’ve now settled on that. The addition of opinionated articles seems a bit odd though, it makes it feel like you’re all wise men, but are always complaining that ‘things ain’t what they used to be….kids these days’ etc. I don’t mind opinions, but I prefer them to be less complainty (I know that’s not a real word!). When I get back into GM proper I’ll study those in depth AI articles as they look fascinating.

]]> By: Eyas http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8130 Eyas Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:15:54 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8130 Sure, its a cool advert! :P My expectations of MarkUp in its current shape is very high in most areas, but when it comes to popularity amongs the GMC, I fully realize that the content wouldn't apply to most programmers, as it has been poitned by Timoi, MarkUp is designed for a "niche market" in the GMC -- advanced programmers. I want to keep it that way, so the part s of MarkUp you see now arent going anyway, but you might see some additional stuff soon to apply for others as well. Sure, its a cool advert! :P

My expectations of MarkUp in its current shape is very high in most areas, but when it comes to popularity amongs the GMC, I fully realize that the content wouldn’t apply to most programmers, as it has been poitned by Timoi, MarkUp is designed for a “niche market” in the GMC — advanced programmers.

I want to keep it that way, so the part s of MarkUp you see now arent going anyway, but you might see some additional stuff soon to apply for others as well.

]]> By: Timoi http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8112 Timoi Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:12:53 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8112 MarkUp seems to be moving more towards being opinion and in-depth development articles based. The dev articles are well written and clearly the writers know what they're talking about, they would be very useful to advanced programmers. The editorial on YYG was essentially telling everyone everything they already knew, I don't see much point in it to be honest. (And yes, the RG advert was my favourite bit) MarkUp seems to be moving more towards being opinion and in-depth development articles based. The dev articles are well written and clearly the writers know what they’re talking about, they would be very useful to advanced programmers.

The editorial on YYG was essentially telling everyone everything they already knew, I don’t see much point in it to be honest.

(And yes, the RG advert was my favourite bit)

]]> By: Robin Monks http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8105 Robin Monks Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:01:18 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8105 Gamez93 is right there at the front lines, reporting back :P Gamez93 is right there at the front lines, reporting back :P

]]> By: gamez93 http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8103 gamez93 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:42:59 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8103 It seems a couple people liked the ad for Reflect Games more than the actual issue. It seems a couple people liked the ad for Reflect Games more than the actual issue.

]]> By: Broxter http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8098 Broxter Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:43:18 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8098 That's good to hear Eyas. :) That’s good to hear Eyas. :)

]]> By: Eyas Sharaiha http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8085 Eyas Sharaiha Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:33:51 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8085 @Justin, hehe thanks. @Broxter, the 'theme' of the issue was actually very similar to issue 12, but the way the content has been layout was changed to space it out a little. Indeed, while people often ask for whitespace (spacing was actually the #1 requested change by our staff during the time of issue 8 and 9) it does give the magazine a poor look. You will see this revert back to its more organized state in issue 14, hopefully. @Justin, hehe thanks.

@Broxter, the ‘theme’ of the issue was actually very similar to issue 12, but the way the content has been layout was changed to space it out a little. Indeed, while people often ask for whitespace (spacing was actually the #1 requested change by our staff during the time of issue 8 and 9) it does give the magazine a poor look. You will see this revert back to its more organized state in issue 14, hopefully.

]]> By: Justin http://gamemakerblog.com/2008/04/27/markup-13-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-8083 Justin Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:19:49 +0000 http://gamemakerblog.com/?p=354#comment-8083 Personally, I enjoyed this. It might be just because I enjoy reading, or it may be because I'm not a picky critic when it comes to what I read, but good job!~ Personally, I enjoyed this. It might be just because I enjoy reading, or it may be because I’m not a picky critic when it comes to what I read, but good job!~

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