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It also appears to be instanced. After digging into the game info - it's not an MMO. Travelling between towns will be in a different mode/mechanic.

Hope crushed…

Wow…just when I thought there was no more hope in MMO, this definitely revived my interest.

I've always been a fan of: 1. Skill based system vs. Level/Class based system. 2. Looting Corpses/Houses 3. Player Housing 4. True/Open PvP

Having said that, I'm not going to come near this game if it's going to offer: 1. Trammel 2. Insurance 3. Closed PvP 4. Class/Level System

I don't mind the dated graphic looks. Look forward to more info.

Hopefully they'll bring some old school principles and mechanics back.

I don't think it's that one. Time-wise, it doesn't add up.

It's more likely it's the other link that's posted - the official FB Feed announcement.

We all are. It's just to different degrees and how we harness it - ie attributes such as self pride/confidence (positive narcissism) vs arrogance/grandiose (negative).

Narcissism is getting a more bad rep due to today's over sharing platforms (and for valid reasons), but I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss/defend from the label.

You may not notice it, but outsiders can see it more easily (ie: headshot taking half the page). I notice you even took the time to shop in an artificial background for your headshot. Just these lil bits that add up.

As for the article content, I'm surprised you went for a UX breakdown without using the product (or do you have beta access?) Visually I like the redesign, but not knowing how the menus work, actually using the product and knowing that the announcment page is full of carefully curated photos, it's hard for me to comment and compare.

Edit: OP said wasn't shopped - I stand corrected.

This is probably my favorite redesign from a major company so far. Very minimalistic and clean.

Also can't help but visualize how Instagram will come into play, with such a heavy emphasis on photos in this new update.

Same sentiments. I didn't get the game till the last 10 seconds - and up till that point, it was rather boring.

But It's a beautiful looking game and when the light bulb went off of how the game is played, I will be downloading it.

Perhaps edit the video so it shows more of the core gameplay (like the part in the last 10s in the video).

Here's the side by side comparison

Noun Project vs Layer Vault vs Flat UI

http://imgur.com/IH1osAD

If anyone notice other similar icons, I can update image with side by side comparison.

*Thanks to fellow HNers for the links to the images. I just stuck it all together side by side.

Edit: Updated with more samples.

Complete Side by Side Comparison

TLDR:

Noun Project vs Layer Vault vs Flat UI

http://imgur.com/IH1osAD

If anyone notice other similar icons, I can update image with side by side comparison.

Thanks to fellow HNers for the links to the images. I just stuck it all together side by side.

Edit: Updated with more samples.

Well, LV said 'They even managed to kinda lift the old DN icon :)'

Don't know if 'kinda' is being used to soften the accusation or it's not a straight up copy - I can't see the icon they are talking about.

http://designmodo.github.com/Flat-UI/

Edit: Found them and slapped them together for side by side comparison http://imgur.com/rli5IVU

Does anyone have a active subscription to Layervault?

Here's the Flat UI designs: http://designmodo.github.com/Flat-UI/

LV is saying that illustrations/artwork was the reason for the notice so if anyone have artwork on the dashboard they can compare that'd be great (cause I can't find any copied artwork from their main site).

Layervault https://layervault.com/

The issue is artwork/illustration.

That's the point…

'He kinda copied it, so we slapped him with DMCA. We kinda copied a free icon, but it's okay.'

I think we're all upset more about the attitude and approach of how LV went about this.

You can't patent Colors / Helvetica Neue / Rounded Corner Squares. It just reeks of tactics similar to patent trolls.

I think a while back there was blog theme used that was similar to Svbtle, but there was no take down notice or such nonsense. It generated a decent discussion and conversations about something that's too close in style.

Look at @layervault on Twitter, they are just getting destroyed right now. Even by designers, their main target audience.

If they went along the lines like 'Hey, this is pretty similar to our design. We think it's cool we inspired you but can you deviate it from us a bit more or re-name the project to like Layervault Bootstrap?' I mean why not - have your name in the same conversation as Twitter Bootstrap!

A total botched and missed opportunity.

This is why we can't have nice things.

Even Apple didn't even go after others when rounded corners, glassy/glossy, gradient buttons was the trend. (Yes, Apple didn't invent those, just as LV didn't invent flat UI or the art work - which btw, is just a flat color. Glad Pantone isn't going around with LV's mentality.)

Just speechless.

I tried Layervault, but I didn't like how it takes a 'snapshot' everytime I save - since I was saving to prevent crashes and losing my work, not because I felt it was it a good place to call it a separate version. Then I'd end up with a ton of versions on LV, most of them not true versions.

What are your thoughts on this?

Bump this to the top! Definitely more details about the situation, and more about the awesome judge.

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I've always had the interviewing companies pay for the tickets on their end and they (or their travel agents) would send me the confirmation email/tickets.

Didn't know some companies are asking to pay for it yourself upfront first - definitely makes it more risky…

Just a thought in this field of motion controls - could be cool to use gloves/finger/points of contact tapping as part of the motion/gesture control aspect - ie: tapping my thumb and forefinger together is 1 gesture, thumb and middlefinger another, thumb and ringfinger etc. So on top of using motion and speed, you also detect commands when points connect together.

If you're using lorem ipsum to communicate pricing ($5/$4.99), how do client even know that's what it represents?

Wouldn't it be better if you put that $5/month and let them know upfront copy/prices are not set - they are meant to communicate what that area is for and how much space is dedicated to it.

What if you had in your mind that the space is for $5/month, but used lorem ipsum and designed around that.

Then the client hands you copy that goes '$5/month, $50/ year, Save $10 if you subscribe annually / 20% off.' This will likely to have an impact on your layout and spacing, since you just used 'lorem ipsum' in the wireframe step.

Personally, I find the concept of lorem ipsum or blocked out letters redundant - unless there is indication of what would be there.

The most basic wireframes will be just boxes everywhere and I label the boxes, say 'Pricing Plan Feature'.

Next iteration, would be wireframe still but all the copy need to be clear and thought out ie: the tag line would be 'Pricing Plan Feature' with a sentence below it like 'Our Plan fits any budget, from $5/month to $100/month' and be in that wireframe.

When people wireframe with lorem ipsum/line blocks, giving no indication of what would/is there, it can create assumptions and confusion - for your team mates/clients. If you say it's just for layout, then just use boxes with labels - anything else is just distraction.

When I get the copy after the wireframe, it can be frustation to get handed an essay and try to fit it in a space designed for a paragraph.

Always design around the content/copy, even at the wireframe stage. Knowing the exact (or close to it) copy/content the better - allowing you to gauge the layout and spacing more accurately.

So…are you fishing for interest/validation?

I don't mind it, just put it upfront that I'm not getting anything in exchange for my email address. Thought I get to try out the product but I'm just on a waiting list.

Then I'm asked to share/spam it, something that I have not tried/vetted, with my social circle?

I'm very interested in the service, just tell me upfront you're only collecting emails for now.

Happy Puppy -> GameSpy -> ???

Guess time to check out IGN unless anyone have other suggestions.

For those interested in exploration of this kind, recommend checking out http://www.uer.ca/

Nice big database of spots. There are certain guidelines and unwritten rules, so try not to spoil it for everyone else.

Personally, the 2 on the top of my need-to-checkout-list for UE is Pripyat and the catacombs beneath Paris.

I've never felt more alone (as if I'm the only person left) when exploring long abandoned locations at night.

It's always fun to experience new patterns and interactions.

In case you're looking for feedback:

1. The location selection is reversed - ie: when I am selecting the city, the State (smaller column showing only 2 letters) should be on the left not right, since you're drilling down. (But for category selection, you have it the 'right' way, with the higher level/smaller column on the left).

2. There's something going on with the top stroke at the top of the app, below the 20px black status bar - it seems to get shorter then longer whenever I tap the search icon top right. I noticed it since it was quite jarring.

Really enjoy the full width pictures in the listings!

Sim City should be a recommended game for those taking Geography, especially in HS.

When I first started playing, I was reacting to situations - fires, disasters, as they happened, which was already too late.

Or I'd build all the fire stations in a nice row, or police stations all in a ordered block of land, then get frustrated when they all jammed each other trying to get out and answer calls. My tactics from Red Alert isn't going to work here.

Can't wait for the latest SC!

Just a suggestion - run your articles through a spell checker. Makes it more credible when you share it with HN.

Make a web app that has HN Item list on the left column. Right column displays the story/link but also allow quickly switching between that and the HN comments section.

I'd throw money at you.

I don't need/want a mac app for reading stuff that's available on the web. That just makes me bounce between 1 extra app/window if I want to read/learn more about a certain subject.

May be because of this incident, future reviewers or journalists will need to be more thoughtful with what they write (esp tech stuff, where logging data is possible). Everyone knows how social media changes the landscape, but this really blew up - everyone I know is talking about it and Tesla and electric cars isn't anything new.

I agree it's not a good idea for a startup to be as combative as Tesla. But in this case, I think Musk did good for Tesla - ie: Even CNN is riding the wave.

One habit I developed was save often - meaning saving when it's not really at a version state yet. Why? Cause PS crashes every so often.

So when I'm saving for a version, I save it as a separate file.

The problem with detecting a save and treating that as a version, is going to net a me a ton of versions that I will not need.

There should be a plugin that has a shortcut key within PS and lets me save it as a version when I dictate it and not every time time I hit Cmd+S. Cause when I Cmd+S != new version.

I've been told to learn Layer Comp in CS6. Apparently it's Adobe's new feature to version control.

I'm constantly missing calls/texts when I'm on the move/walking about with my phone in my pant pockets - can't feel the buzz, especially during winter season. Having a buzz on my wrist seems like a neat solution and w/o having to fish for my phone constantly.

It's definitely going to require some practice to fight the urge to simply glance at my watch (than fishing out the phone) when engaged with something/someone else.

This really sucks. I've always enjoyed the small (compared to those out there now) size of iPhone 4. And now it's just slowly getting bigger and bigger.

Wished they'd ditch iPhone 5 size, but go ahead with the iPhone plus model, this way those that prefer small and nimble devices gets satisfied too (but then not sure how many of us are out there).