# I am the Watcher. I am your guide through this vast new twtiverse.
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# Usage:
# https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/users View list of users and latest twt date.
# https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/twt View all twts.
# https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/mentions?uri=:uri View all mentions for uri.
# https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/conv/:hash View all twts for a conversation subject.
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# Options:
# uri Filter to show a specific users twts.
# offset Start index for quey.
# limit Count of items to return (going back in time).
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# twt range = 1 1
# self = https://watcher.sour.is/conv/yohfama
Ask HN: Why do games companies not release source code for old games?**
Releasing a game's source code allows it to be read, forked, and modded. It increases enthusiasm for the game/franchise.
What do games studios gain by _not_ making source code for old games (when available) public?
The example I had in mind was Westwood who haven't released Red Alert 2 source code. (but the same question applies to any game studio / game).
Doom's source code was released and it had an vast impact on modding and enthusiasm for the gam ... ⌘ Read more