Ask the original designer why...

Over 20 years ago, I almost bankrupted MicroProse by designing Darklands and leading the team that built it. I will do my best to answer design questions in this thread.





There are some caveats:



- I do not have any legal rights to the game or its code, so I can't promise any improvements or follow-ons.



- I am unfamiliar with the code adjustments made to produce this version. I can't help you with bugs.



- I'm a designer and producer, not an artist or programmer, so I can't help you mod the graphics or decompile the code.



- I don't have 10+ million of dollars to invest in making a new version. If somebody were to offer me a decent budget,I could do it. I've built and led teams many times in the game industry. However, I don't think that's going to happen for Darklands in what's left of my natural lifespan.



Nevertheless, for those seeking insights into the mind of a designer/producer, I'm available.