Carmack Interview

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The latest CNN Game Over column has been posted, this time offering an article format interview with id Software programmer John Carmack. Topics include fatherhood, his work with Armadillo Aerospace and of course game engine programming. One of the things mentioned by Carmack is that he would really like to see id's next game finished within two years, instead of the four years it took to complete DOOM 3.

Lately, though, he's found his interest in rocket ships surpassing his interest in coding video games. He's definitely on board for one more title, but Carmack's future as a video game programmer is growing increasingly hazy. "I wouldn't hazard to look too far ahead," he said. "I'm definitely going to see through this round of rendering work. I wouldn't make any promises beyond that."

From The Chatty
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    September 9, 2004 7:21 AM

    I like working on things that are going to have an impact one way or the other

    Even if that impact is me having to change my underwear far to often? DOOM'D

    Didn't know there's a baby Carmack to carry on the flame. Woot!

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      September 9, 2004 7:28 AM

      Has anyone seen the image of the baby in the mars picture when Doom 3 is first loaded up? Well, it looks like one. On the right side of the planet where all the flames are, it kind of looks like it.

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        September 9, 2004 8:55 AM

        Ya, it's an ultrasound picture isn't it?

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          September 9, 2004 10:42 AM

          Yup, that's what it looks like..

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