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ElessarTelcontar:
Hello everyone,

I have an idea, as we have waited 4.5 for so long may be devs can release a demo of 4.5 which includes core updates, so we can test the game and can give feedback. Also we will be able to know what to expect from the 4.5 (I mean game play).

Have a nice summer.

Gnomi:
Making a demo at the current state would take longer than just finishing 4.5.
Also what do you want in a demo? A demo is a version where some features are enabled and some are disabled, so you won't really see what you can expect from 4.5.^^

ElessarTelcontar:
Hey Gnomi,

Demo is demonstration. :o You dont't have to disable some features to make a demonstration. You can relaese a demo which includes faction updates like spellbooks etc., new weapons, changes in siege mechanics and changes you already made. It would not be that hard and take so much time to release something like that as I am guessing you are already testing what you have done.  ;) And we can taste and weigh the new gameplay. We can start a poll to see if I am the only one.  8-)

Gnomi:
Definition of a demo:
Game demos come in two variations: playable and non-playable (also called a "rolling demo"). Playable demos generally have exactly the same gameplay as the upcoming full game, although game advancement is usually limited to a certain point, and occasionally some advanced features might be disabled. A non-playable demo is essentially the gaming equivalent of a teaser trailer.
[...] Generally, playable demos are stripped-down versions of the full game, restricting gameplay to some levels, only allowing access to some features, or limiting the amount of time playable in the game.

ElessarTelcontar:
Basically, he did not have to give definition of demo because it is irrelevant. He could try to understand what I meant with demo and it would be very easy to understand as I already explained with examples. But instead of acting deferentially, a manner that looks down upon was used. Although that response does not deserve an answer, I will give that message a response as I respect users of this forum.

Actually as who read the messages can understand I was not using lexical meaning of demo but the attitude developed towards my message was as if I did not know what a demo is. Even though Wikipedia does not count as an proper source I will accept it this time, but it is more appropriate that trying not to use Wikipedia as a source next time to show forum members respect.

Present tense and generalization were used in the definition given. Also, words like generally, occasionally, might be, essentially and some levels are indicates that there is no certain description of demo that someone "should" make a demo according to it.

It can be deduced that game demos are for demonstration of games and what to demonstrate is up to someone who is making them. It is wrong to say that someone can not say what to expect from a demo as people play them before buying full versions.

Lastly, as the original game is not produced by Edain Team, it is not legally possible to release a kind of demo like in the given definition. More clearly, making a demo like it is not in the process of developing a "mod" because simply you can't sell it. That's why it irrelevant to give that definition in response to my message.

With respectful forum wishes,

Cheers.

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