Comments on: Deserved Kudos: Positech’s Cliff Harris Interview

By: WanderingTaoist

WanderingTaoist — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:24:16 +0000

Jonathan, Democracy 2 is really patched up since the demo, I had problems with demo too, but the game (now version 1.16 I guess) is much improved regarding compatibility now.

By: LSNDuck

LSNDuck — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:51:32 +0000

“I started doing a game about traffic congestion once… I bet there’s some people reading this who would at least try the demo”

I would. Give me my traffic congestion demo!

By: Man Raised By Puffins

Man Raised By Puffins — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:47:27 +0000

Cheers for the interview.

I’m immediately reminded that I was planning to pick up Democracy 2 after being impressed by the demo. *unfolds wallet*

By: jean-marc lederman

jean-marc lederman — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:04:15 +0000

very interesting interview. it’s good to se some people still have the guts to break the chains to do something else…and succeed doing it !

By: Crispy

Crispy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:55:51 +0000

Nice to see an auteur designer making it. The industry needs more of them, and I don’t just mean in the indie scene (although this is probably where they have more chance of surviving).

I agree with Cliffski’s philosophy on ’singular visions’, although I do think that the counsel of other designers is an important part of the creative process once a game has gone into production. Ideally one orchestrator yeas or nays every design decision, though, in the interests of cohesion and consistency.

By: randomnine

randomnine — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:24:51 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this. Thanks!

By: Alex Hopkinson

Alex Hopkinson — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:14:37 +0000

Great interview.

By: malkav11

malkav11 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:28:32 +0000

I think things like toning down the DRM, demos, etc should be done to improve the experience for one’s customers and if they happen to result in a few sales to people who typically pirate stuff, that’s just gravy.

But I don’t think we really need to get into that subject *again*. Cliffski…I’m happy your games are doing well enough for you to make a living at it – always good to hear. I can’t say as they’re really my thing, but the more options on the gaming scene, the better.

By: cheeba

cheeba — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:42:01 +0000

Speaking as someone who’s been there (too many times), that sounds like a pretty accurate band sim to me.

By: A Lego Enthusiast

A Lego Enthusiast — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:05:54 +0000

Personally I thought Kudos was boring but Democracy and Rock Legend were great, even if it WAS impossible to actually keep a decent band going before they all got irate and required a firing.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:02:34 +0000

A fantastic indie developer, sadly the demo for Democracy 2 doesn’t seem to work, though I do have the rest of his games.

I’d trade a dozen Lion Head Molyneux’ for this guy. I mean I’d also trade a dozen Lion Head Molyneux’ to get Bullfrog Molyneux back.

In answer to the question you asked Chris, I think he ran when Peter started talking about magic dogs that act as a minimap and health bar. And unconditional love as a key feature.

By: Adel

Adel — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:19:37 +0000

Great interview. It’s nice to know that Cliff’s doing well with his games.

He’s 2 for 2 in my book; I enjoyed both Kudos and Rock Legend immensely. Looking forward to supporting him again when Kudos 2 is released.