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    • December 8, 2003 at 5:03 pm #24779 Reply
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      Ken,

      Have you read the new book by David Kushner “Monsters of Doom.” Its the story of Romero and Carmack from id. It’s a decent read and even details a meeting you had with them years ago.

      I still say their games never could touch Sierra in its prime.

    • December 8, 2003 at 5:13 pm #24780 Reply
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      (re: Monsters of Doom) I have it sitting next to my bed at home in Seattle – it’s next up on the list to read. They were bright guys .. but I was never completely comfortable with the violence in the games. Also, when I met them, it wasn’t clear there was a company to be bought — they were somewhat disorganized at the time.
      -Ken W

    • December 8, 2003 at 9:11 pm #24781 Reply
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      (re: Monsters of Doom)

      This reminds me, have you read Dungeons and Dreamers? It’s co-written by John Borland (sorry, not sure of the other author’s name). John was in a fiction class with me earlier this year. He said that there is some talk about Sierra, but it didn’t seem to be the focus. He said it’s mostly about the creation of the Ultima games.

      I haven’t read it, but might at some point. Strangely enough it turned up on my Amazon recommendations last week… I was like, hey, I know that guy!

      Anyway, just curious… it must be weird to turn up in other people’s books!

      🙂 emily

    • December 8, 2003 at 9:19 pm #24782 Reply
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      (re: re: Monsters of Doom) Not many people remember this – but, Sierra was the original publisher of Ultima. I remember teaching Richard Garriot to program!
      I will read it just to see what happened to Richard. He was one of the greatest people I ever met. Is he still doing games?
      -Ken W
      PS I’ve got several books already in the queue – if anyone reads it, let me know what it says about Sierra/me.

    • December 8, 2003 at 10:31 pm #24783 Reply
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      (re: re: Monsters of Doom)

      You pretty much hit the nail on that one. The two Johns were definitely out there. Still a good read though. BTW the title is Masters of Doom. I got it confused. There is a quick section on a meeting you had with them, that pretty much relayed the same sentiments you just brought up.

      ps. do you ever hire Al Lowe for parties and Bar Mitzvahs?

    • December 9, 2003 at 12:10 am #24784 Reply
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      (re: re: re: Monsters of Doom)

      d’oh – that’s why when I asked him about Sierra, he responded “Yes – a good portion of the book is about the Ultima games.”

      I had no idea what he was talking about… I think I just smiled and nodded.

      I learned something today! Guess now I’ll have to read it.

      🙂 emily

      Dungeons & Dreamers

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