In the last day of the VergeSource, there was a lot of discussion about the so-called 'death' of Verge. And since VS is down, I'll respond here.

Verge is not dead. Rather, it keeps evolving, and we split into two groups--those who want to change with each new version, and those who want to stay with what they know and love. Now, I'll be honest--I'm still using Verge 2.01. And why shouldn't I? I haven't needed anything in any newer versions--2.01 does every I need it to do. Now, most people are under the impression that they have to keep up or stay out. This is especially the case with Python. Because Verge is switching to Python, everyone assumes that they need to learn Python to stay part of the Verge community. This is not the case. In fact, I'm sure there are still several Verge 1 copies kicking around and making their users very happy. And why shouldn't it?

When the Python version in finalised, I'll gladly download it and use it. Mostly because I haven't updated my copy of Verge in a year. I've downloaded all the newer versions--but if I don't need them, why should I use them?

Ultimately, with the death of the VergeSource, people are saying that the Verge community is dead. And indeed, there WAS a golden age of Verge. I remember it well. Oodles of demos, a funky blue-and-black Verge-rpg.com... it was good. Since then, lots of people have bailed, either sick of us or sick of Verge. Mostly, those were people who felt left out when a new version came out.

What we need to do is unite all the Verge users, no matter what version their using. We have to offer continued support for most versions of Verge out there. We need to stamp out a couple versions that we weren't too proud of. And then, we need to take the ultimate step.

Verge 1 was DOS. It ran using VC. It was neat.

Verge 2 was DOS, then became windows. It was running using VC... now it's Python. It was cool, but syntax kept changing.

What we need to do is make a new Verge standard. Yes, shudder in fear at what I'm suggesting.

Verge. Running under Windows. Highcolor. Using Python. With a third-party IDE (thanks to Cyberdude).

Maybe even with an official logo.

Verge3.

Maybe it's time. Verge has definitely changed since version 2.0. So let's make a NEW version. We're so close already. We could launch it along with a new website dedicated to helping newbies and providing a community... maybe we'd call it Reap :)

So, what do you think? 'Specially Speedy. Is my head in the clouds? Or could we return to that golden age?

Let the debates begin.

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