Release Date and time it will take to get purchase?

witwerk8267 · 02-01-2006, 11:37 PM

Has the release date been set yet?

Since this will be a digital download only, about how large should I expect the file to be?

Since there are a lot of folks that have pre-purchased this game how will the release be handled? Phased approach? Since everyone will want the game as soon as it is released what demands will this put on the servers and how confident should we be that the transfer will execute without any problems?

Not trying to stir the pot but curious. I'm weighing pre-ordering vs. waiting a few days to iron out the kinks in the delivery and execution of the game to avoid any support or delivery issues. Thoughts?

Steve Kuffrey · 02-01-2006, 11:42 PM

No set date.

SDtwin · 02-02-2006, 01:11 AM

I hope people who pre-ordered get to download it first.

thomamon · 02-02-2006, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SDtwin

I hope people who pre-ordered get to download it first.

Now I'm glad I pre-ordered, I would be kicking myself if that happened and I didn't.

thomamon · 02-02-2006, 01:13 AM

And also, it will not be released soon enough IMO!

TM

Marc Duffy · 02-02-2006, 06:19 AM

Release date is Spring at the moment

The file download currently stands at around 13mb. I estimate it will be around 20-30 by the time we've finished everything.

cephasjames · 02-02-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

Release date is Spring at the moment

The file download currently stands at around 13mb. I estimate it will be around 20-30 by the time we've finished everything.

That's it? Wasn't v6 something like 35-40? Cool! Way to go, writing from scratch!

EDIT: I currently have dial-up, that's why I'm so excited. It's not because I'm a geek. Really.

Malleus Dei · 02-02-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

I currently have dial-up, that's why I'm so excited. It's not because I'm a geek. Really.

Oh, we believe you! Really!

<snicker>

thomamon · 02-02-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

Release date is Spring at the moment

The file download currently stands at around 13mb. I estimate it will be around 20-30 by the time we've finished everything.

Wow, that is a big difference between where it is now and where it will be. I can not wait, with each day my anticipation is building more and more.

Gastric ReFlux · 02-02-2006, 11:51 AM

Glad to hear about the download size, although if you can release it on a weekday so I could use the broadband at work to snag it, I'd prefer that over the itch while waiting to sip it down through the modem at home.

cephasjames · 02-02-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

Glad to hear about the download size, although if you can release it on a weekday so I could use the broadband at work to snag it, I'd prefer that over the itch while waiting to sip it down through the modem at home.

Does it make your throat scratchy? Do you use a bendy straw for that or just a regular ol' straight one? Oh oh, I bet McDonald's big straws would work the best.

spleen1015 · 02-02-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

Glad to hear about the download size, although if you can release it on a weekday so I could use the broadband at work to snag it, I'd prefer that over the itch while waiting to sip it down through the modem at home.

Could you save time by driving to work when you know it is available for download?

battists · 02-02-2006, 02:46 PM

Maybe Marc can just e-mail it to everyone. cc: all users

<o> · 02-03-2006, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

Release date is Spring at the moment

The file download currently stands at around 13mb. I estimate it will be around 20-30 by the time we've finished everything.

Just a quick question, might sound stupid, but would it be possible in anyway to release a Beta demo before the end of the pre-order offer for those on the fence still?

Skywalker76 · 02-03-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by witwerk8267

Has the release date been set yet?

The game will be released when it's ready

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Sorry couln't resist

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thomamon · 02-03-2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker76

The game will be released when it's ready

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Sorry couln't resist

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Someone had to say it :-)

jbmagic · 02-06-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by <o>

Just a quick question, might sound stupid, but would it be possible in anyway to release a Beta demo before the end of the pre-order offer for those on the fence still?

there will be a full beta demo to try out before you buy it.

SI does that will all there games.

disposableheros · 02-06-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

there will be a full beta demo to try out before you buy it.

SI does that will all there games.

are you an insider now?

stating that as a fact could be misleading to a whole bunch of new people.

jbmagic · 02-06-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by disposableheros

are you an insider now?

stating that as a fact could be misleading to a whole bunch of new people.

no not misleading.

Marc Duffy answer it before here and at FOFC forum.

disposableheros · 02-06-2006, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

no not misleading.

Marc Duffy answer it before here and at FOFC forum.

dig it up for me, would you?

02-01-2006, 11:37 PM	#1
witwerk8267 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 111	Release Date and time it will take to get purchase? Has the release date been set yet? Since this will be a digital download only, about how large should I expect the file to be? Since there are a lot of folks that have pre-purchased this game how will the release be handled? Phased approach? Since everyone will want the game as soon as it is released what demands will this put on the servers and how confident should we be that the transfer will execute without any problems? Not trying to stir the pot but curious. I'm weighing pre-ordering vs. waiting a few days to iron out the kinks in the delivery and execution of the game to avoid any support or delivery issues. Thoughts?

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02-02-2006, 01:11 AM	#3
SDtwin Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 406	I hope people who pre-ordered get to download it first.

02-02-2006, 06:19 AM	#6
Marc Duffy SI Marketing Wizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Street, London Posts: 4,741	Release date is Spring at the moment The file download currently stands at around 13mb. I estimate it will be around 20-30 by the time we've finished everything.

02-02-2006, 11:51 AM	#10
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Glad to hear about the download size, although if you can release it on a weekday so I could use the broadband at work to snag it, I'd prefer that over the itch while waiting to sip it down through the modem at home.

02-02-2006, 02:46 PM	#13
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