Wasn't planning on doing this just yet, as we were waiting for everything to be all in one place, but it seems our hand was tipped early so might as well. Keranu received the shipment of discs and we're set to release it now. However, the bonus items are still in manufacturing, so they're not quite ready yet. So, for the first 100 people, you can either hang on 'til they're ready (about a week or two from now) and have it shipped all at once, or get the game disc now and the bonus items later. Let me know which.
I have a few questions, where do we order this from? How much are you guys charging for this game? Is this going to be on a cdr or actually pressed? Thanks!
lol
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10201.0
EDIT: WOOHOO! Congrats! :dance:
How do we know what order # we are? I am sure I am not in top 100
Nevermind my PayPal order says Wave 2...but can't wait!!!
Ok I ordered mine as well!
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130522234032im_/http://richtaveras.com/static/media/uploads/zinnia/successkid.jpg)
Can't wait to get my copy!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/27/2012, 12:08 AMI have a few questions, where do we order this from? How much are you guys charging for this game? Is this going to be on a cdr or actually pressed? Thanks!
It's a total of $39.95 which includes shipping to anywhere in the world. It's a properly manufactured disc, not a CDR, and comes with a full-color 8-page manual as well as a full-color inlay. It can be ordered at https://web.archive.org/web/2000/http://www.frozenutopia.com/ :)
(https://i.imgur.com/77v49.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lLJvw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LoSJk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G45hl.jpg)
Those are some awesome pics. I love how you've made the back of the manual look like an authentic Turbo game, with the suggested games list made up of homebrews. Totally awesome! :D
They're all legit games too, with the exception of Retrocade, which was apparently discontinued as a whole project after the manuals were printed.
No fucking shrinkwrap! Awesome.
Those poor sealed collectors...
Congrats for releasing your games =D>
Congrats on the release!
I'm happy to see the game is finally released after so many ordeals. Congratulations :)
I'm not impatient. I'll wait so you can send out everything together. :pcgs:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mysterious_song_tg16.png)
Congratulations, and a hearty Well Done! to you guys.
Feels good finally having somethng you made in hand, doesn't it :).
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 02:30 AMNo fucking shrinkwrap! Awesome.
Which means they could sign or otherwise mark them before shipping. That way we can harass whoever puts theirs on eBay for eleventy billion dollars once they sell out. :D
That's awesome!
I believe I'm in the first 100, and I'm more than happy to wait until it's all ready.
Hurray. The Adventure is over!
That's funny that Retrocade is on there. It's not exactly discontinued. It's just delayed as fuck because at the time, HuCards weren't going to be happening.
and yeah, FUCK SHRINKWRAP.
Shit's for PUSSIES.
Where's my copy. I want to beat it.
Also, for next years CCAG, you guys can send me a box of them and I will see if anyone buys them.
Did you find any cracked cases yet? You're bound to find some.
Yeah, Keranu said that there's a few busted ones. Sounds like all the discs themselves are fine though.
Yeah. There's a reason jewelcases are dirt cheap... lol
It's an unavoidable problem though. No amount of foam / padding will protect the cases. They crack due to the weight of the surrounding jewel cases pressing all in one direction. all it takes is one solid thunk on one side! All the weight causes some cracks sometimes.
It doesn't help that they ship with UPS. Those guys probably used the giant Nationwide boxes as a lunch table / bench. lol
HURRY UP AND SHIP MY COPY.
I can't wait for them to pop up on ebay for OMGRAER prices
Smart move by Keranu to pop these up on ebay.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 08/27/2012, 12:27 PMSmart move by Keranu to pop these up on ebay.
I think that's Rover's wife that put them up there, but yeah, this stops the comical trainwreck ebay prices that other homebrew has fallen victim to.
If these are already officially on eBay, I wonder if that one guy who wanted to buy like half of them will still bother?
probably not unless he runs some kind of store where he will sell them for 45$ instead and claim they are rare.
Woot! I can wait for my stuff to be shipped all at once - what's another week or so?
Does it help to ship a CD case with a little bit of bubble wrap in there? I got a few games from Japan shipped to me that way, seemed to work.
What a great day for the PC Engine homebrew scene! Congratulations and thanks for having kept the work up in spite of the numerous ordeals you went through in the production of the game!
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 12:53 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 08/27/2012, 12:27 PMSmart move by Keranu to pop these up on ebay.
I think that's Rover's wife that put them up there, but yeah, this stops the comical trainwreck ebay prices that other homebrew has fallen victim to.
Its coming out of Crete, IL. I was under the assumption that was where Keranu was from, or is he just handling the shipping of them?
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 08/27/2012, 02:33 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/27/2012, 12:53 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 08/27/2012, 12:27 PMSmart move by Keranu to pop these up on ebay.
I think that's Rover's wife that put them up there, but yeah, this stops the comical trainwreck ebay prices that other homebrew has fallen victim to.
Its coming out of Crete, IL. I was under the assumption that was where Keranu was from, or is he just handling the shipping of them?
He's the shipper. I just saw the user name is Eskimowhateverspanishword, and that was Rover's wife name here too, wasn't it?
I think I'm in the first 100. Assuming so, I'm more than willing to wait. Thanks! :)
Have you guys talked to Aaron about getting any official PCEFX promotion on the site? A banner or interview or something? I remember Nat was keen on the idea, but he's seems to be elsewhere.
This is great!
I literally just today discovered this game.
I'm going to have to order this soon.
Are the developers/programmers planning on creating more games in the future?
Do we need to do anything if our address changed? I remember a while back getting an e-mail asking if the address was correct that I responded to, but want to make sure that it gets shipped to my correct address.
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 04:43 PMThis is great!
I literally just today discovered this game.
I'm going to have to order this soon.
Are the developers/programmers planning on creating more games in the future?
Yes.
"Monolith"
"Jungle Bros."
http://frozenutopia.com/projects.html
Jungle Bros is next. :) And then there's a few others too. Monolith is an Eponasoft production, different group from Frozen Utopia.
Just bought my copy off eBay. When I get home tonight I'll pay for it. Yayyyy!
Quote from: Marll on 08/27/2012, 04:47 PMDo we need to do anything if our address changed? I remember a while back getting an e-mail asking if the address was correct that I responded to, but want to make sure that it gets shipped to my correct address.
PM me your name and I'll verify the address I have written down.
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 04:43 PMThis is great!
I literally just today discovered this game.
I'm going to have to order this soon.
Are the developers/programmers planning on creating more games in the future?
I was able to arrange a local pickup since I live less than 15 miles away from the Mysterious Song stash! Woo! Hoo!
I went from just discovering the Turbo CD homebrew scene to actually having one of these in my hands, all in the same day!
Now, I just have to make some time in my squished schedule to play this...
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 08:43 PMI was able to arrange a local pickup since I live less than 15 miles away from the Mysterious Song stash! Woo! Hoo!
Another ninja I see... ;)
Later.
I got delivery confirmation!!!!
Congrats!!
Just got home from Canada and I had just enough time in-between poutine shits to see the good news.
You can wait and ship my whole thing together with the pre-order bonus. Can't wait!
Congrats again guys!
If I made the first 100, you can wait til you have the bone us material ready. Otherwise, I want it NAW!
I'm good to wait for the whole package to come in one shipment, assuming I got in the first 100. :)
Congrats! :D
Old Rover and Keanu: Congrats!! I wasn't even aware of this.. thanks to Bardoly's PM, I realized about this JUST in TIME for my trip to the states!!
I've just did a BIN on Ebay guys. Can't wait to try it out!! congrats on the release!! Please ship asap as I will only be at the US unitl Sep15!!
cheers Tokei :)
Bardoly thanks for your PM... if wasn't for you I wouldnt have seen this in time :)
now I will also get a copy... woooohooooo!!
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 08:43 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 04:43 PMThis is great!
I literally just today discovered this game.
I'm going to have to order this soon.
Are the developers/programmers planning on creating more games in the future?
I was able to arrange a local pickup since I live less than 15 miles away from the Mysterious Song stash! Woo! Hoo!
I went from just discovering the Turbo CD homebrew scene to actually having one of these in my hands, all in the same day!
Now, I just have to make some time in my squished schedule to play this...
I don't know if it's a big enough difference to warrant mentioning (after all, a sale is a sale) but they probably make a bit more on the sale when ordered directly off their website (no add'l ebay fees to pay).
https://web.archive.org/web/2000/http://www.frozenutopia.com/
On eBay, I would up the price a little to account for that. But, like ya said Dan, a sale is a sale. I seen where someone asked what the game was on the listing. So, being on eBay is going to give it the maximum exposure.
Keranu and I just finished playing a two-player co-op session of Mysterious Song. I don't know why the multi-player campaign isn't given greater attention. It should be promoted as a key feature! :pcgs:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mysterious_song_2_player.png)
Keranu was playing Ryanna (on left) and I was player on right (Spear). Good times. :pcgs:
The ebay listing was done for additional exposure and to negate the possibility of price gouging until some time after all the copies sell. Making money off of this isn't our priority, more like a perk... the real deal is just having a new game for teh loyal obeyers to play. :)
Quote from: esteban on 08/28/2012, 12:04 PMKeranu and I just finished playing a two-player co-op session of Mysterious Song. I don't know why the multi-player campaign isn't given greater attention. It should be promoted as a key feature! :pcgs:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mysterious_song_2_player.png)
Keranu was playing Ryanna (on left) and I was player on right (Spear). Good times. :pcgs:
Oh noes, a typo I didn't catch... :lol:
What's the 'official' release date for when I add it to my site?
August 27th 2012
JapanTokei: Please PM me your name so I can mark your order as "urgent". :)
hmm. Is that 3-D dungeon screenshots from the actual game, or just a mini-game? I was under the impression is was a top down RPG, such as Dragon Slayer.
I have avoided reading about the game to avoid any spoilers. I didn't even know there was co-op that is f'n awesome.
Is it a separate campain or the same as the single player.
Congrats game is looking great.
Quote from: Bernie on 08/28/2012, 02:11 PMhmm. Is that 3-D dungeon screenshots from the actual game, or just a mini-game? I was under the impression is was a top down RPG, such as Dragon Slayer.
That is Double Dungeons. :wink:
There are a lot of bonus features. Who knows, maybe you could part of Mysterious Song with more than one player?
Quote from: OldRover on 08/28/2012, 12:30 PMQuote from: esteban on 08/28/2012, 12:04 PMKeranu and I just finished playing a two-player co-op session of Mysterious Song. I don't know why the multi-player campaign isn't given greater attention. It should be promoted as a key feature! :pcgs:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mysterious_song_2_player.png)
Keranu was playing Ryanna (on left) and I was player on right (Spear). Good times. :pcgs:
Oh noes, a typo I didn't catch... :lol:
I hear ya. :pcgs:
Ha i thought it looked like DD, but I never made it that far so I thought it was just done the same way.
And here I thought it was a two player game. :P Anyway, went ahead and got mine ordered off of Ebay and I hope to be playing it by next week!
I'm advertising the game on all the french forums I know ;)
Order placed. Looking forward to this :-)
Here are some real actual screen shots from early on in the other thread-
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You now have no excuse not to buy the game. :wink:
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/27/2012, 11:24 PMCongrats again guys!
If I made the first 100, you can wait til you have the bone us material ready. Otherwise, I want it NAW!
You're #52. I'll have your order listed on hold until bonus items arrive.
Man look at them tig ol' bitties.
When is the Mysterious Dong porno going to come out now.
That'll come out on the PC-FX. :P
Woot! Congrats my friends!
Hold mine and ship it all in one package. I can wait. :)
You guys are pure untainted awesome! :D
Wow. Those backgrounds are really nice especially the cave entrance shot.
I have the first batch of post-100 orders within the US shipped out. I apologize to anyone that has to wait longer for theirs to get out, I'll be spending my free time this week shipping out as many orders I can. It's going to take me a little longer to send out the foreign orders since I can't print out labels for those online at the moment.
Hey man, I can wait on my copy as well. :) I'm excited to play, but things in real life are crazy right now so I don't know how much time I'd be able to play it if it arrived in the next week anyway!
Yours has been dropped off tonight, so you'll be playing it in a few days! :)
wow that looks so cool. I like the cave entrance best.
Curiousity, how many orders do you currently have?
Quote from: Keranu on 08/28/2012, 11:51 PMYours has been dropped off tonight, so you'll be playing it in a few days! :)
I may have asked this before-Am I in the top 100?
Will I get a tracking # when my order ships? Pretty excited about this!!! :mrgreen:
Quote from: Mathius on 08/28/2012, 11:57 PMQuote from: Keranu on 08/28/2012, 11:51 PMYours has been dropped off tonight, so you'll be playing it in a few days! :)
I may have asked this before-Am I in the top 100?
You are Order #101.
I just ordered this, so I doubt I'm in the first hundred, but I am excited! Congrats to the devs. Great to see that it finally made it out.
Quote from: esteban on 08/29/2012, 01:19 AMQuote from: Mathius on 08/28/2012, 11:57 PMQuote from: Keranu on 08/28/2012, 11:51 PMYours has been dropped off tonight, so you'll be playing it in a few days! :)
I may have asked this before-Am I in the top 100?
You are Order #101.
Man! Almost there! LOL
Woo hoo, been away for a bit due to a new job and come back to find this :) YAY.. happy to wait to everything to be bundled up and shipped in one go assuming i get into the top 100 ;)
F*(king Awesome looking packaging !!!
Quote from: tggodfrey on 08/28/2012, 11:53 PMwow that looks so cool. I like the cave entrance best.
Curiousity, how many orders do you currently have?
Around 140.
Quote from: Mathius on 08/28/2012, 11:57 PMQuote from: Keranu on 08/28/2012, 11:51 PMYours has been dropped off tonight, so you'll be playing it in a few days! :)
I may have asked this before-Am I in the top 100?
Yep, you're #62! I have your order marked on hold until bonus items arrive.
Quote from: sirhcmanWill I get a tracking # when my order ships? Pretty excited about this!!!
Yes you should get a email sent to your Pay Pal address with the tracking number. Unless you're outside of US, since I can't print labels for those orders online yet.
I just ordered mine and am very looking forward to receiving it. Thank you for your work!!
I'd be very happy to get one of the specials, but i guess i've missed the first 100, did I?
We passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
And once again, THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:05 PMAnd once again, THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS!
How about people who ordered this on ebay? Are they in the top 100?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/29/2012, 05:07 PMQuote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:05 PMAnd once again, THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS!
How about people who ordered this on ebay? Are they in the top 100?
Nope. We have 100 extra DVD labels printed out, so we're considering making more bonus items in the future.
What order # am I? Don't tell me #101....lol
Regardless so happy this finally came together, congrats guys!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:04 PMWe passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
Quote from: Keranu on 08/29/2012, 05:19 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/29/2012, 05:07 PMQuote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:05 PMAnd once again, THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS!
How about people who ordered this on ebay? Are they in the top 100?
Nope. We have 100 extra DVD labels printed out, so we're considering making more bonus items in the future.
Please?!?!? [-o<
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/29/2012, 10:24 PMWhat order # am I? Don't tell me #101....lol
Regardless so happy this finally came together, congrats guys!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:04 PMWe passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
Haha! I just found out I am order #101. ](*,)
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/29/2012, 10:24 PMWhat order # am I? Don't tell me #101....lol
Regardless so happy this finally came together, congrats guys!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:04 PMWe passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
PM me your real name or address and I can find out what # you are.
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/29/2012, 10:24 PMWhat order # am I? Don't tell me #101....lol
Regardless so happy this finally came together, congrats guys!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:04 PMWe passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
You are Order #102.
I have no idea about this order # thing, but am just glad to see a nice massive homebrew project coming to fruition! Keranu thanks for shipping my game already :)
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/30/2012, 08:32 AMI have no idea about this order # thing, but am just glad to see a nice massive homebrew project coming to fruition! Keranu thanks for shipping my game already :)
You are Order #103.
Quote from: esteban on 08/30/2012, 01:25 AMQuote from: Duo_R on 08/29/2012, 10:24 PMWhat order # am I? Don't tell me #101....lol
Regardless so happy this finally came together, congrats guys!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:04 PMWe passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
You are Order #102.
Ironically enough, Duo-R
was in fact #101, lol.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/30/2012, 08:32 AMI have no idea about this order # thing, but am just glad to see a nice massive homebrew project coming to fruition! Keranu thanks for shipping my game already :)
You're welcome! Hope you enjoy the game!
Got mine!!!!
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Quote from: Keranu on 08/30/2012, 01:19 PMQuote from: esteban on 08/30/2012, 01:25 AMQuote from: Duo_R on 08/29/2012, 10:24 PMWhat order # am I? Don't tell me #101....lol
Regardless so happy this finally came together, congrats guys!
Quote from: OldRover on 08/29/2012, 03:04 PMWe passed 100 orders during wave 2 of the preorders... Keranu and I are discussing some things regarding additional bonus items though. :)
You are Order #102.
Ironically enough, Duo-R was in fact #101, lol.
THE SWEETNESS of this has not been missed by me. :pcgs:
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/30/2012, 04:16 PMGot mine!!!!
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Prove it.
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/30/2012, 04:16 PMGot mine!!!!
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That's so cool seeing a photo of a package I sent out! Hope you enjoy the game!
Quote from: Keranu on 08/30/2012, 05:02 PMQuote from: Duo_R on 08/30/2012, 04:16 PMGot mine!!!!
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That's so cool seeing a photo of a package I sent out! Hope you enjoy the game!
I love how you signed it "Keranu". :D
It would only have been better if it said "order #101....LOSER!!!! Hahaha"
:-)
5 minutes into the game and an innuendo joke..love it!
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/30/2012, 06:29 PMIt would only have been better if it said "order #101....LOSER!!!! Hahaha"
:-)
5 minutes into the game and an innuendo joke..love it!
Welp the plus side of being #101 is that it made you among the very first copies to get shipped out! :)
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/30/2012, 06:29 PMIt would only have been better if it said "order #101....LOSER!!!! Hahaha"
:-)
5 minutes into the game and an innuendo joke..love it!
Poop jokes are for WD games. FU games are hardcore.
Yes and for that i am stroked....errr stoked! :-)
Quote from: Keranu on 08/30/2012, 06:40 PMQuote from: Duo_R on 08/30/2012, 06:29 PMIt would only have been better if it said "order #101....LOSER!!!! Hahaha"
:-)
5 minutes into the game and an innuendo joke..love it!
Welp the plus side of being #101 is that it made you among the very first copies to get shipped out! :)
Got a couple of really interesting orders... one from someone with an @microsoft.com email address, so I would assume that that's a Microsoft employee... and we also got an order from someone who works for none other than Incredible Technologies... the very same folks who brought us Battle Royale for our beloved machine back in the day. :)
I wonder if anyone's ever beat Battle Royale. I'd be interested to see the credits & see if the dude's name is in there :-k
I beat it many years ago but don't remember if it has end credits or not.
I ordered one, and at least one bud of mine on another forum ordered due to my pimping :P
I didn't see this game on GameFAQs yet, so I just submitted it to them to hopefully be added to their list of Turbo CD games. I hope that others are trying to get this game added to other websites' lists of Turbo CD games. I don't see a Wikipedia article about this game yet, either, and I hope that someone with more intimate knowledge of this game can get an article written up and added.
IMHO: The more that the word gets out, the more people will purchase a copy and the developers can either be somewhat compensated for their labor of love and/or can use the funds to develop more Turbo CD games.
Is it on PCE Dai website yet?
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/31/2012, 12:16 PMIs it on PCE Dai website yet?
It'll be in the next big update (including Insanity and all the PC-FX titles), which will go live any day now. Yep.... any day now.
I was wondering about the length of the game. Is it around 10 hours of play like the original Dos version or is there some extra content added to it?
It would be nice, if, when the game is ordered (like I did from https://web.archive.org/web/2000/http://www.frozenutopia.com/ ), that the purchaser gets some kind of e-mail confirmation. I mean, I got an e-mail confirmation from PayPal that I paid, but that's it. No "Thank you for your order, it's on its way" or "Thank you for your order, we expect more in stock at such-and-such a time". I even PM'd Rover. Not a single response. All I have is a PayPal receipt to something called boricuagoodies.com. Customers do like status updates and confirmations. But with that weird admin@boricuagoodies.com e-mail address and looking at the cheesy www.boricuagoodies.com website, I feel I may have been scammed. Frozen Utopia isn't handling the actual selling of this item very well.
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 09/01/2012, 02:27 AMIt would be nice, if, when the game is ordered (like I did from https://web.archive.org/web/2000/http://www.frozenutopia.com/ ), that the purchaser gets some kind of e-mail confirmation. I mean, I got an e-mail confirmation from PayPal that I paid, but that's it. No "Thank you for your order, it's on its way" or "Thank you for your order, we expect more in stock at such-and-such a time". I even PM'd Rover. Not a single response. All I have is a PayPal receipt to something called boricuagoodies.com. Customers do like status updates and confirmations. But with that weird admin@boricuagoodies.com e-mail address and looking at the cheesy www.boricuagoodies.com website, I feel I may have been scammed. Frozen Utopia isn't handling the actual selling of this item very well.
What, you dont wanna order a box of rice and some seasonings with your game? :P
I know, right? Maybe some canned goods?
would make for an interesting pack in deal. buy MSR, get box of rice.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 09/01/2012, 02:38 AMQuote from: Joe Redifer on 09/01/2012, 02:27 AMIt would be nice, if, when the game is ordered (like I did from https://web.archive.org/web/2000/http://www.frozenutopia.com/ ), that the purchaser gets some kind of e-mail confirmation. I mean, I got an e-mail confirmation from PayPal that I paid, but that's it. No "Thank you for your order, it's on its way" or "Thank you for your order, we expect more in stock at such-and-such a time". I even PM'd Rover. Not a single response. All I have is a PayPal receipt to something called boricuagoodies.com. Customers do like status updates and confirmations. But with that weird admin@boricuagoodies.com e-mail address and looking at the cheesy www.boricuagoodies.com website, I feel I may have been scammed. Frozen Utopia isn't handling the actual selling of this item very well.
What, you dont wanna order a box of rice and some seasonings with your game? :P
I actually would have paid another $4 to get a chocolate bar with my game.
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 09/01/2012, 02:40 AMI know, right? Maybe some canned goods?
Seriously lol. Not to knock Rover or anything either on this, but on the about page it states:
QuoteIf you are a Puerto Rican living in the United States, then you probably know how difficult it is to find products from companies here in Puerto Rico. Names like Goya and Bohio are grossly underrepresented in the United States. Spanish sections of grocery stores rarely have anything aside from taco shells and salsa. And all of your favorite spices and condiments are nowhere to be seen.
To me it almost sounds like him and his wife have not been to a stateside grocery store in years. Basically every single store I go to for groceries has a huge Spanish section of canned, bottled, and dried goods both, along with a semi-decent Asian section.
Wondering the same thing too
Quote from: Keith Courage on 09/01/2012, 01:44 AMI was wondering about the length of the game. Is it around 10 hours of play like the original Dos version or is there some extra content added to it?
Huh, I thought Keranu was sending out the delivery confirmation numbers to people. Atleast, that's what it sounded like :-k
As for length, the regular game is the same except I believe there is an extra area added, then there's an EX game with new story & alternate ending, & perhaps there's more :D
I'd be down with some adobo or pineapple soda with my copy. lol
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2012, 04:46 AMI'd be down with some adobo or pineapple soda with my copy. lol
Pineapple soda sounds good right about now actually.
I honestly don't understand the problem: Mysterious Song is 100% pure canned delight from Puerto Rico.
Rover never claimed otherwise.
You folks have to lighten up, SRSLY.
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mysterious_song_tg16.png)
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 09/01/2012, 03:06 AMHuh, I thought Keranu was sending out the delivery confirmation numbers to people. Atleast, that's what it sounded like :-k
As for length, the regular game is the same except I believe there is an extra area added, then there's an EX game with new story & alternate ending, & perhaps there's more :D
Tracking confirm is emailed to the buyer's Pay Pal account automatically when I print the labels. I had a default order confirmation email I would send out when ordering was made to my Pay Pal account.
If it makes ya feel better Joe, your order has been confirmed and is in my order log :P . Will be getting around to the most recent orders after Labor Day, I still have some foreign addy's I will be taking care of today.
If something isn't working correctly, blame Paypal. The code is programmed to send people to a landing page on Frozen Utopia when you order. If it's not working, then Paypal is being douchey again.
Mike, maybe where you live, but that's not the norm. We wouldn't have dozens of orders every week if that were the case everywhere.
got mine today!
Oh and Joe, you told me to delete your message with extreme prejudice if it wasn't the case... so I did. :D
Over 50 orders have been shipped so far. I'm waiting on supplies to come from USPS.com, so in the mean time I'll still be sending foreign addresses the old fashioned way.
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 09/01/2012, 12:37 PMgot mine today!
Sweet! Enjoy!
Okay I'm an idiot. I saw Esteban's avatar and thought it was Keranu when I was told I was order number 101. Then, for some reason, I didn't see Keranu's post detailing my true order number. Curse you, Esteban! :P
Quote from: OldRover on 09/01/2012, 12:32 PMMike, maybe where you live, but that's not the norm. We wouldn't have dozens of orders every week if that were the case everywhere.
Curious, where all are you having to ship to, and is there good money involved? The only places I would think this would do well is maybe in certain northern states where the Hispanic population is extremely low to where stores could not justify carrying perishable goods that wont sell well or enough. I mean, I have access to tons of stuff, so basically I could do the same thing as you if there is real money involved in this. You have peaked my interest. I am surprised my sons friend Herson or his dad hasn't mentioned this because he has tons of relatives all over the US.
Edit:
I mean stuff like the Goya beans you sell for $1.59, I can get them online for like less then 33 bucks for 24 cans. The Criada pink beans I cant get without actually looking, but Goya actually sells them too and I can pick up their stuff locally or online cheap. Basically the same applies to stuff like the tomato sauce products you are selling, grain rice, soda etc. I guess if you really shipped out enough per week you could do well. Just wonder how much of a customer base you would need to justify the effort and all.
There's a ton of import food in my hood.
But, the Cleveland area is ethnic as fuck anymore. There are more foreign food places than regular round eye ones. lol.
We're actually the cheapest direct exporter of Puerto Rican brands in Puerto Rico. There are other companies which might sell a few things cheaper, but they're either mainland companies who buy in bulk or simply don't have the same selection. Companies here on the island who export like we do charge a hell of a lot more than we do. And we're finding new ways of reducing the prices all the time, usually by dealing directly with the companies. Most people who buy from us won't go to the mainland companies because they're run by gringos.
What am I missing? I didnt know you and your wife ran a store..
Quote from: OldRover on 09/01/2012, 06:45 PMMost people who buy from us won't go to the mainland companies because they're run by gringos.
Quote from: Bernie on 09/01/2012, 06:57 PMWhat am I missing? I didnt know you and your wife ran a store..
I wasn't aware Rover was Hispanic either, though I knew his wife was, let alone they had a store going... So do you have a fairly big customer base so far, and how long have you been doing this? Did you get customers via word of mouth mainly through facebook and the such?
I think rover was putting the link in his signature here for awhile.
I bought a shit load of adobo, pineapple soda, and those cans of animalcracker-like-cookies.
I still have the Adobo. All 4 flavors. The red criolowhatever one is the best variety.
You know, and not Hispanic food related, but one thing that seems to be hard to get in some areas is pickled okra. I've sent a few jars off and on to Sini since they don't seem to be available in his area. I can buy the stuff all day long but evidently its just not carried everywhere.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/01/2012, 10:01 AMIf it makes ya feel better Joe, your order has been confirmed and is in my order log :P .
It does, thanks.
I'm not Hispanic but the wifey is, yeah. We have a relatively large customer base with new customers every couple of weeks or so... mostly repeat business though, with the occasional one-timer. It's been a couple of years now since we set up shop. Mostly word of mouth promotion, but I occasionally try to slip in a link or two on forums where people are looking for specific products. Customers don't deal with me though, they communicate with her. I pretty much just do the shipping when need be.
One of the advantages we have over mainland companies is that we can do rapid custom orders. If there's something a customer wants that isn't on our site, we can get it quickly, and usually for a good price too. Most exporters here don't even offer that service, which is lame... but I guess an advantage for us. :)
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 09/01/2012, 07:22 PMYou know, and not Hispanic food related, but one thing that seems to be hard to get in some areas is pickled okra. I've sent a few jars off and on to Sini since they don't seem to be available in his area. I can buy the stuff all day long but evidently its just not carried everywhere.
Pickled okra is the shit! I could eat a dozen jars if I felt like it.
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 09/01/2012, 07:32 PMQuote from: Keranu on 09/01/2012, 10:01 AMIf it makes ya feel better Joe, your order has been confirmed and is in my order log :P .
It does, thanks.
Coooooool!
Old Rover - are you (or Keranu) selling as ebay user "equuskia"?
Don't want to order from someone ripping off your good work.
Ta.
Quote from: jonzo on 09/01/2012, 08:52 PMOld Rover - are you (or Keranu) selling as ebay user "equuskia"?
Don't want to order from someone ripping off your good work.
Ta.
Thats them.
Great - ordered.
Ta.
Yeah, it's my wife's account. We set that up so no one could rip us off. :)
My game arrived today, after ordering it only like 2-3 days ago. I haven't popped it in yet, but I'm impressed by the quality of the packaging and the look of the disc. Everything is spot-on. The manual is in color so the packaging is arguably superior to previous US Super CD games.
ASIDE: I love how intrigued M.H. (Professor) was with Rover's export business. :pcgs:
BACK ON TOPIC: I know this sounds silly, but the one thing I look forward to the most is... listening to the Mysterious Song soundtrack. I'm only going to be able to play MSR: The Game in bits and pieces. But I'll be able to listen to the soundtrack immediately and continuously. :pcgs:
Quote from: motdelbourt on 09/02/2012, 03:17 AMMy game arrived today, after ordering it only like 2-3 days ago. I haven't popped it in yet, but I'm impressed by the quality of the packaging and the look of the disc. Everything is spot-on. The manual is in color so the packaging is arguably superior to previous US Super CD games.
Glad you like it! Thanks for posting!
Quote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 04:53 PMBACK ON TOPIC: I know this sounds silly, but the one thing I look forward to the most is... listening to the Mysterious Song soundtrack. I'm only going to be able to play MSR: The Game in bits and pieces. But I'll be able to listen to the soundtrack immediately and continuously. :pcgs:
I conceived an idea of making the bonus soundtrack CD+G compatible so you can actually pop it in your Turbo to watch scrolling visuals as an extra. We've been working with TheOldMan on getting this to work, but unfortunately we just didn't have the time to implement it for the release. Oh well, we're hoping it will work for Jungle Bros soundtrack.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/02/2012, 05:02 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 04:53 PMBACK ON TOPIC: I know this sounds silly, but the one thing I look forward to the most is... listening to the Mysterious Song soundtrack. I'm only going to be able to play MSR: The Game in bits and pieces. But I'll be able to listen to the soundtrack immediately and continuously. :pcgs:
I conceived an idea of making the bonus soundtrack CD+G compatible so you can actually pop it in your Turbo to watch scrolling visuals as an extra. We've been working with TheOldMan on getting this to work, but unfortunately we just didn't have the time to implement it for the release. Oh well, we're hoping it will work for Jungle Bros soundtrack.
YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO SAY:
I would love for folks to create new CD+G experiences. It was a technology that must be pushed to the limit in 2012. I don't need miracles, but I want some really wonderful CD+G action on my TG-CD.
Arkhan, I'm talking to you, too.
CD+G is where it's at for all audio releases, IMHO.
Thank you for keeping the flames of my fantasy burning brightly. :pcgs:
Quote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 05:21 PMCD+G is where it's at for all audio releases, IMHO.
Certainly for Turbo-related audio, but if I had my way, records would all be released on dual discs with DVD content. As much as I love obsolete technology (CD+G's), there's nothing like listening to Bruce Springsteen or Nick cave in surround sound with the lyrics right there on the screen and maybe an interview elsewhere on the disc.
Unfortunately, none of these formats seem to catch on - CD+G, Enhanced, Dual Disc, etc. Apparently the average listener prefers blowing their eardrums out with MP3's on earbuds.
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2012, 05:41 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 05:21 PMCD+G is where it's at for all audio releases, IMHO.
Certainly for Turbo-related audio, but if I had my way, records would all be released on dual discs with DVD content. As much as I love obsolete technology (CD+G's), there's nothing like listening to Bruce Springsteen or Nick cave in surround sound with the lyrics right there on the screen and maybe an interview elsewhere on the disc.
Unfortunately, none of these formats seem to catch on - CD+G, Enhanced, Dual Disc, etc. Apparently the average listener prefers blowing their eardrums out with MP3's on earbuds.
I know. Even folks with handheld, portable devices (be it Phone or dedicated handheld) think that headphones/earbuds are their only choice for decent sound.
Of course, this isnt their only choice:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/wall_of_sound.jpg) (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3)
https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3
WHERE TEH HELL IS MY COPY IF MYSTERIOUSANTIY.
QuoteI would love for folks to create new CD+G experiences. It was a technology that must be pushed to the limit in 2012. I don't need miracles, but I want some really wonderful CD+G action on my TG-CD.
Arkhan, I'm talking to you, too.
Sorry, we're busy right now with pp.
I have to brush up on linux cd_record before we start, too.
I've put a few hours into it over the past couple of days and have been having a blast! Started climbing Darm, er, Tower of the Gods earlier this evening. REALLY great work, guys! I'm so glad you toughed it out and got this released. :D
Quote from: TheOldMan on 09/02/2012, 07:57 PMQuoteI would love for folks to create new CD+G experiences. It was a technology that must be pushed to the limit in 2012. I don't need miracles, but I want some really wonderful CD+G action on my TG-CD.
Arkhan, I'm talking to you, too.
Sorry, we're busy right now with pp.
I have to brush up on linux cd_record before we start, too.
lol.
Linux cd_record.
It'll be a fun time.
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2012, 08:59 PMI've put a few hours into it over the past couple of days and have been having a blast! Started climbing Darm, er, Tower of the Gods earlier this evening. REALLY great work, guys! I'm so glad you toughed it out and got this released. :D
Feels great hearing other people's enthusiasm for our product, thank you! And believe me, the game only gets better too ;) .
Also, did you like your signed instruction manual? :D
Quote from: Keranu on 09/02/2012, 09:55 PMFeels great hearing other people's enthusiasm for our product, thank you! And believe me, the game only gets better too ;) .
Also, did you like your signed instruction manual? :D
I did! It made me lol. It's a miracle this made the light of day considering how long you guys have been at it.
It's going to be a personal mission of mine to get the rest of the Frozen Utopia (FU for short, lol) gang to sign it as well. Thanks again!
Damnit! I want mine signed too! :(
Yeah I want mine numbered as #101, signed and a death threat against selling on eBay!
Quote from: Bernie on 09/02/2012, 11:20 PMDamnit! I want mine signed too! :(
If I can drag Keranu to Octurbofest I could get him to sign it for you, Bernie. :)
Wish I could buy this, so broke right now....
Quote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 06:14 PMQuote from: guest on 09/02/2012, 05:41 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 05:21 PMCD+G is where it's at for all audio releases, IMHO.
Certainly for Turbo-related audio, but if I had my way, records would all be released on dual discs with DVD content. As much as I love obsolete technology (CD+G's), there's nothing like listening to Bruce Springsteen or Nick cave in surround sound with the lyrics right there on the screen and maybe an interview elsewhere on the disc.
Unfortunately, none of these formats seem to catch on - CD+G, Enhanced, Dual Disc, etc. Apparently the average listener prefers blowing their eardrums out with MP3's on earbuds.
I know. Even folks with handheld, portable devices (be it Phone or dedicated handheld) think that headphones/earbuds are their only choice for decent sound.
Of course, this isnt their only choice:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/wall_of_sound.jpg) (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3)
https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3
Gymkata lol. Fucking great movie.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 09/03/2012, 02:31 AMQuote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 06:14 PMQuote from: guest on 09/02/2012, 05:41 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 05:21 PMCD+G is where it's at for all audio releases, IMHO.
Certainly for Turbo-related audio, but if I had my way, records would all be released on dual discs with DVD content. As much as I love obsolete technology (CD+G's), there's nothing like listening to Bruce Springsteen or Nick cave in surround sound with the lyrics right there on the screen and maybe an interview elsewhere on the disc.
Unfortunately, none of these formats seem to catch on - CD+G, Enhanced, Dual Disc, etc. Apparently the average listener prefers blowing their eardrums out with MP3's on earbuds.
I know. Even folks with handheld, portable devices (be it Phone or dedicated handheld) think that headphones/earbuds are their only choice for decent sound.
Of course, this isnt their only choice:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/wall_of_sound.jpg) (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3)
https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3
Gymkata lol. Fucking great movie.
Absolutely :pcgs:.
Ordered a copy today. If only I had done it earlier then I could have spent this entire lazy Labor Day playing it.
Any news on when the bonus items are expected? I'd like to hold out and get everything at once, but my willpower is breaking down.
Quote from: Deletion on 09/04/2012, 12:24 AMOrdered a copy today. If only I had done it earlier then I could have spent this entire lazy Labor Day playing it.
Yep. That's what procrastination gets you. :)
has mine shipped yet, lol
Quote from: guest on 09/04/2012, 03:45 PMAny news on when the bonus items are expected? I'd like to hold out and get everything at once, but my willpower is breaking down.
In about a week.
Quote from: guest on 09/04/2012, 03:45 PMAny news on when the bonus items are expected? I'd like to hold out and get everything at once, but my willpower is breaking down.
It's "cruel and unusual punishment" that the one's who ordered first have the longest wait while people who placed their order last week already have it. I have next week off from work for 'staycation' so I hope it arrives then when I'll have plenty of time for OBEY.
Quote from: guest on 09/04/2012, 04:08 PMhas mine shipped yet, lol
I had your order marked on hold until the bonus items arrive. If you want it shipped as is, let me know.
Oh. I thought we decided to just fire it at me since the boner items were coming from a different location?
I don't remember. It was like 2am.
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/04/2012, 05:21 PMIt's "cruel and unusual punishment" that the one's who ordered first have the longest wait while people who placed their order last week already have it. I have next week off from work for 'staycation' so I hope it arrives then when I'll have plenty of time for OBEY.
This is why I was keeping the arrival a secret until the bonus items were ready, but someone squealed early so we had no choice but to spill the beans.
Have you seen my pussy?
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/04/2012, 05:21 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 09/04/2012, 03:45 PMAny news on when the bonus items are expected? I'd like to hold out and get everything at once, but my willpower is breaking down.
It's "cruel and unusual punishment" that the one's who ordered first have the longest wait while people who placed their order last week already have it. I have next week off from work for 'staycation' so I hope it arrives then when I'll have plenty of time for OBEY.
See the first post of this thread. The ones who ordered first have no longer of a wait than anyone else, unless they choose to. They
do however, get the bonus set that people who only heard of this game last week missed out on completely.
Quote from: guest on 09/04/2012, 07:25 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 09/04/2012, 05:21 PMQuote from: guest on 09/04/2012, 03:45 PMAny news on when the bonus items are expected? I'd like to hold out and get everything at once, but my willpower is breaking down.
It's "cruel and unusual punishment" that the one's who ordered first have the longest wait while people who placed their order last week already have it. I have next week off from work for 'staycation' so I hope it arrives then when I'll have plenty of time for OBEY.
See the first post of this thread. The ones who ordered first have no longer of a wait than anyone else, unless they choose to. They do however, get the bonus set that people who only heard of this game last week missed out on completely.
I know that. I just meant that my willpower was breaking down too.
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/05/2012, 10:14 AMQuote from: CrackTiger on 09/04/2012, 07:25 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 09/04/2012, 05:21 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 09/04/2012, 03:45 PMAny news on when the bonus items are expected? I'd like to hold out and get everything at once, but my willpower is breaking down.
It's "cruel and unusual punishment" that the one's who ordered first have the longest wait while people who placed their order last week already have it. I have next week off from work for 'staycation' so I hope it arrives then when I'll have plenty of time for OBEY.
See the first post of this thread. The ones who ordered first have no longer of a wait than anyone else, unless they choose to. They do however, get the bonus set that people who only heard of this game last week missed out on completely.
I know that. I just meant that my willpower was breaking down too.
It's okay to get the game sooner than the extras. :P You should play through the game before experiencing them anyway. :)
Got my copy yesterday. Started playing, great job we have here. I didn't have time to go far but looks good up till now.
Quote from: shubibiman on 09/05/2012, 01:37 PMGot my copy yesterday. Started playing, great job we have here. I didn't have time to go far but looks good up till now.
Glad to hear it arrived safely and to your liking! :D
Why didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
I believe the community voted "no seals". It was in the other thread.
Oh okay, just wondering. I thought maybe it was easier to manufacture without having to worry about that sort of thing.
I think we're mainly trying to avoid any price gouging in the future, so everyone gets it unsealed, & no one can come along some day on ebay & say RARE NEW SEALED Mysterious Song TurboGrafx-CD WOW! etc. etc. etc. Cuz anyone in the know, will know it was never sealed to begin with.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
There's a huge crack on your copy? PM me your address and I'll send you a new one ASAP. I've been examining all the copies before shipping them to make sure they're in pristine condition, your copy must've received damage during shipping. I've switched to smaller, more padded envelopes now too to ensure safety.
It would have been sick to get a sealed game but would hate to see the suckas throw it on the evil bay....
Next game we release, I'll wrap them all in saran wrap and tape.
Is that good enough?
:)
Sealed games be damned, open and play the bastards! People nowadays... :roll:
Why waste $50 on shrink wrap that's just gonna get ripped off and shit canned anyway? Mother Earth, Byron's crew, and I are glad it was skipped.
LOL.
I will get pyramid plunder pressed and sealed
and rip all the seals on them before shipping.
YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 09/06/2012, 11:27 AMLOL.
I will get pyramid plunder pressed and sealed
and rip all the seals on them before shipping.
YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Have the fronts etched to make them look like shop-bought CD-Rs.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place.
Oh fucking hell.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 12:54 AMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
There's a huge crack on your copy? PM me your address and I'll send you a new one ASAP. I've been examining all the copies before shipping them to make sure they're in pristine condition, your copy must've received damage during shipping. I've switched to smaller, more padded envelopes now too to ensure safety.
This is why I use priority flat rate boxes + bubblewrap.
The envelopes, while padded, don't do dick against weight related cracking unless you pad it to some idiotic thickness..
If you wrap your fist in bubblewrap and push down on a jewelcase, you can still cause stress cracks.
Rigid cardboard prevents this jive.
Sure it costs a bit more to ship, but hey, fuck it. It's worth it!
I bought some bubble wrap yesterday that I've been using. I think the new bubble mailers I bought should do just fine by themselves, the other envelopes I was using had too much extra space in them; I originally planned on using them for the pre-orders so there was enough room to hold the game + DVD case.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place.
Really? I ordered mine so I would have a cool new game to play on my TurboDuo and to support the great cause of Turbo home-brew.
But hey, maybe that's just me.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 05:00 PMI bought some bubble wrap yesterday that I've been using. I think the new bubble mailers I bought should do just fine by themselves, the other envelopes I was using had too much extra space in them; I originally planned on using them for the pre-orders so there was enough room to hold the game + DVD case.
There are those little brown bubble mailers from scotch/ducttape, etc
They work alright, but I still don't trust that shit.
Boxes + Bubblewrap. I love boxes. Plus, the boxes are free as fuck!
I'll be picking up some of the free boxes at the post office too. They don't carry the padded envelopes there anyways.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 12:54 AMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
There's a huge crack on your copy? PM me your address and I'll send you a new one ASAP. I've been examining all the copies before shipping them to make sure they're in pristine condition, your copy must've received damage during shipping. I've switched to smaller, more padded envelopes now too to ensure safety.
Keranu, I admire your professionalism, but Storino in no way deserves a replacement. Cracked jewel cases are a fact of life. Paper envelopes, padded envelopes, bubble mailers, or boxes, it doesn't matter; I've pulled cracked cases out of every conceivable package. From slobs on ebay, to corporations like Amazon and CDbaby, to meticulous record collectors on Gemm.com, humanity simply has yet to invent a foolproof shipping method for jewel cases. (The best cost/safety compromise I've found is to just use a bubble mailer, but put a little square of bubblewrap inside the jewel case to distribute pressure, between the disc and the cover.)
Also, it's not like a cracked jewel case is in anyway a hardship. Reasonable people don't care. If they do, modern cases are easily swapped and can be purchased for pennies. Sometimes it's difficult to find a perfectly-fitting cover for old Turbochip cases, but Myserious Song uses a modern case.
Finally, Storino's whining guilt trip doesn't even make sense:
1) he ordered the game because he thought it was sealed,
2) he's pissed that it wasn't sealed,
3) if it had been sealed he would have ordered two... even though he only ordered one back when he thought it was sealed.
What a fucking pussy. I doubt he was even planning to open and play the game.
The only thing I'm not satisfied about MSR's packaging is the jewel case. From first glance they look like a real Turbo game, but there's definitely a quality loss in the cases Nationwide Disc uses. They feel thinner and cheaper, even more prone to breaking than the thicker ones used back in the 80's and 90's. I plan on swapping the inserts from my own personal copy into a better case. It's not a huge deal, just a little nitpick I have.
As far as Storino, I can understand wanting to have a sealed copy; it would feel great to tear open a fresh, new Turbo game like the old days. But as everyone's said, it's not worth the extra production cost to have eBay scammers to spike the cost of our game and rig the market, as they're so eager to do!
I plan on swapping out the cheap NWD cases of a couple copies into real Turbo and PCE cases and storing them along side my segregated Turbo and PCE games.
I suggest to anyone who wants a quality unbroken case (which will remain uncracked) to buy a cdr or cheap CD that comes with a nice case and swap it out for the cheap ones that MS comes with. The cheap case is the only part of the game that doesn't reflect any of the work we put into the game.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 06:48 PMAs far as Storino, I can understand wanting to have a sealed copy; it would feel great to tear open a fresh, new Turbo game like the old days. But as everyone's said, it's not worth the extra production cost to have eBay scammers to spike the cost of our game and rig the market, as they're so eager to do!
Pretty much this. I will order once I'm no longer broke, and not being sealed has no bearing on that decision. But yes, there is something satisfying about liberating a brand new game from its cellophane wrapping.
Quote from: jperryss on 09/06/2012, 07:07 PMQuote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 06:48 PMAs far as Storino, I can understand wanting to have a sealed copy; it would feel great to tear open a fresh, new Turbo game like the old days. But as everyone's said, it's not worth the extra production cost to have eBay scammers to spike the cost of our game and rig the market, as they're so eager to do!
Pretty much this. I will order once I'm no longer broke, and not being sealed has no bearing on that decision. But yes, there is something satisfying about liberating a brand new game from its cellophane wrapping.
I would have loved to have had it factory sealed... so I could tear it open. I have a stack of sealed Turbo and PCE games that I am waiting to open until I have the time to immediately play through them afterward. It is a big deal for me, just as I stare at the Now Loading screen of new CD games without blinking to fully take a the game for the first time. But I totally get the reasons for getting them un-sealed.
However, gougers, collectors, etc will still have their kind of fun with it anyway. All that the lack of cellophane means, is that any loose copy can be professionally graded, as they are as they come new. There are likely multiple copies already sent to the VGA.
EDIT:Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/28/2012, 09:23 AMQuote from: Arm on 06/28/2012, 07:31 AMFor those who could be interested, the Pier Solar Definitive Original Soundtrack (including the MCD disc) is now available.
Someone has made a video on youtube : http://youtu.be/0cl4i7PFOoM
Nice, I preordered 3 copies. One to keep sealed, one to open, and one to resell.
I guess an apology
is in order, as the reasons behind the decision to not have the games sealed
was in fact directed at people like storino03. On the bright side, at least it is an actual game that can be played for only the price of a single copy of a game soundtrack.
What a dick.
I would hate to see MSR share the same fate with first runs of Pier Solar. I haven't looked on eBay lately but the last copy I saw was at MGC and it was listed at $240. I still have my first run copy, but I don't look at it and see dollar signs. I look at as a piece of Mega Drive history and a great game to boot. I guess it would be optimistic to think that the PC Engine community would be immune to such shenanigans, but at least the shrinkwrap decision will cool the fire some.
We took several steps to prevent price gouging of MSR... seems to be working thus far. :)
Quote from: guest on 09/06/2012, 07:48 PMQuote from: jperryss on 09/06/2012, 07:07 PMQuote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 06:48 PMAs far as Storino, I can understand wanting to have a sealed copy; it would feel great to tear open a fresh, new Turbo game like the old days. But as everyone's said, it's not worth the extra production cost to have eBay scammers to spike the cost of our game and rig the market, as they're so eager to do!
Pretty much this. I will order once I'm no longer broke, and not being sealed has no bearing on that decision. But yes, there is something satisfying about liberating a brand new game from its cellophane wrapping.
I would have loved to have had it factory sealed... so I could tear it open. I have a stack of sealed Turbo and PCE games that I am waiting to open until I have the time to immediately play through them afterward. It is a big deal for me, just as I stare at the Now Loading screen of new CD games without blinking to fully take a the game for the first time. But I totally get the reasons for getting them un-sealed.
However, gougers, collectors, etc will still have their kind of fun with it anyway. All that the lack of cellophane means, is that any loose copy can be professionally graded, as they are as they come new. There are likely multiple copies already sent to the VGA.
EDIT:
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/28/2012, 09:23 AMQuote from: Arm on 06/28/2012, 07:31 AMFor those who could be interested, the Pier Solar Definitive Original Soundtrack (including the MCD disc) is now available.
Someone has made a video on youtube : http://youtu.be/0cl4i7PFOoM
Nice, I preordered 3 copies. One to keep sealed, one to open, and one to resell.
I guess an apology is in order, as the reasons behind the decision to not have the games sealed was in fact directed at people like storino03. On the bright side, at least it is an actual game that can be played for only the price of a single copy of a game soundtrack.
Actually, I was being sarcastic about Pier Solar and having three copies. I only purchased one of the reprint edition. Didn't even know about it until this past January. I haven't opened it, but I do plan on buying a play copy sometime when it's not as expensive (for a new one on their website).
Also, if you want, you can check my ebay account (storino03). I don't resell games that I keep sealed or find in the wild (used). Unless it wasn't my liking when I tried it out, but that is super rare. It usually ends up going to the collection.
Jewel cases have gotten cheaper in general.
Brand new CDs from the store sometimes have the same cases. They are noticeably weaker. It's basically a toss-up.
Just ordered my copy, Its nice when you finally have money in paypal lol. Can't wait to play it. Thanks again.
New copy of Mysterious Song: 40 bucks. Used copy of Magical Chase: $3206.99! Sadly I bid on that recent ebay MC auction too with no luck.
As I posted in the other thread about recent purchases, my copy came yesterday. The front part of the case had the hinge broken off. The back part of the case had a large crack. The inside black plastic CD holder had several tabs broken off, but was still holding the disc firmly in place (unlike EU Dreamcast cases where the disc flops around the second any of the tabs come off). The disc itself was fine. I just swapped it out with one of the many spare CD cases I have on hand. Obviously the damage happened during shipping. But the disc was fine so I didn't get worked up about it.
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 09/07/2012, 07:55 PMAs I posted in the other thread about recent purchases, my copy came yesterday. The front part of the case had the hinge broken off. The back part of the case had a large crack. The inside black plastic CD holder had several tabs broken off, but was still holding the disc firmly in place (unlike EU Dreamcast cases where the disc flops around the second any of the tabs come off). The disc itself was fine. I just swapped it out with one of the many spare CD cases I have on hand. Obviously the damage happened during shipping. But the disc was fine so I didn't get worked up about it.
Yikes! Sorry to hear about the shipping, thankfully I'm all out of those loose poly bubble mailers. In any event you do want a new original case, I'll gladly send you one free of charge. The hinges seem to be particularly vulnerable, that's where I've noticed the most broken pieces of plastic from the bulk that was shipped to me. One case had a hinge that was jammed and wouldn't even open.
Ok, from here on out, we will be encassing them in Jello!! :D
I just ordered my copy right now! I don't bother if I am one of that 100 selected ( I suppose not), but at least...I can play the game!
Congratulations for the release!
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 09/07/2012, 10:23 PMOk, from here on out, we will be encassing them in Jello!! :D
My vote is Carbonite....
I've been encasing the game in bubble wrap and then shoving it inside a padded USPS envelope. Feels much better, it doesn't move around and has lots of protective cushioning -- the package looks like a pillow!
Quote from: Keranu on 09/08/2012, 11:44 AMI've been encasing the game in bubble wrap and then shoving it inside a padded USPS envelope. Feels much better, it doesn't move around and has lots of protective cushioning -- the package looks like a pillow!
Better sleep on it overnight just to make sure. :wink:
My copy has arrived. Looking forward to playing this :-) Thanks
Oh the manity.
Any news on those bonus discs? I am SO ready to play this! :)
Quote from: Arjak on 09/10/2012, 01:07 AMAny news on those bonus discs? I am SO ready to play this! :)
Ditto!
IIRC, they're almost ready, though that's Nod's call, as I think he's the one handling them.
After all this time, I'm VERY patient.
If all goes according to my diabolical plan... err... as long as there are no mishaps, this should wrap up around Thursday and I should be able to have them shipped to Keranu on Friday.
Quote from: OldRover on 09/10/2012, 05:40 PMIf all goes according to my diabolical plan... err... as long as there are no mishaps, this should wrap up around Thursday and I should be able to have them shipped to Keranu on Friday.
I will be ejaculating soon enough! Thanks for the update.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 09/10/2012, 07:49 PMQuote from: OldRover on 09/10/2012, 05:40 PMIf all goes according to my diabolical plan... err... as long as there are no mishaps, this should wrap up around Thursday and I should be able to have them shipped to Keranu on Friday.
I will be ejaculating soon enough! Thanks for the update.
Yes, thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to listening to the tunes, first and foremost :pcgs:
Quote from: OldRover on 09/10/2012, 05:40 PMIf all goes according to my diabolical plan... err... as long as there are no mishaps, this should wrap up around Thursday and I should be able to have them shipped to Keranu on Friday.
So...did it all go according to plan? :wink:
Nothing ever does. :(
All right, could you guys please just send my copy of the game now, and send the bonus items when they're ready? I'm starting to get a little impatient. I'm sorry if that's a problem, I'm just really excited to play this.
Yeah, just PM Keranu with your order name and/or email address used to order and he'll put you in the "ship now" list. :)
Who'll be then next to give into temptation? :P
I got my order superfast when I BINed it on Ebay 3 weeks ago. Thanks Keranu for the fast shipping! it was gem minty and I just brought it back to Singapore today :)
I have a whole week off, the first week of October. I'm gonna have to reserve it for playing this :D
Quote from: Mishran on 09/17/2012, 08:04 AMWho'll be then next to give into temptation? :P
Hahhaha. Someone posted earlier about the irony (namely, many folks who signed up earliest, like me, are choosing to wait for the bonus item, which means we will be the last to receive the item).
Personally, this is the sweetest aspect of the experience. DELAYING GRATIFICATION. :pcgs:
Quote from: esteban on 09/17/2012, 05:24 PMQuote from: Mishran on 09/17/2012, 08:04 AMWho'll be then next to give into temptation? :P
Hahhaha. Someone posted earlier about the irony (namely, many folks who signed up earliest, like me, are choosing to wait for the bonus item, which means we will be the last to receive the item).
Personally, this is the sweetest aspect of the experience. DELAYING GRATIFICATION. :pcgs:
I gotta make sure my girlfriend doesn't sign up on this site... I always tell her it is better if I don't wait.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 09/17/2012, 08:07 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/17/2012, 05:24 PMQuote from: Mishran on 09/17/2012, 08:04 AMWho'll be then next to give into temptation? :P
Hahhaha. Someone posted earlier about the irony (namely, many folks who signed up earliest, like me, are choosing to wait for the bonus item, which means we will be the last to receive the item).
Personally, this is the sweetest aspect of the experience. DELAYING GRATIFICATION. :pcgs:
I gotta make sure my girlfriend doesn't sign up on this site... I always tell her it is better if I don't wait.
:pcgs:
Quote from: kiketonto on 09/08/2012, 03:04 AMI just ordered my copy right now! I don't bother if I am one of that 100 selected ( I suppose not), but at least...I can play the game!
Congratulations for the release!
And...today mine's arrive! I got my copy!
Just a quick update on the status of the bonus stuff: one of my drives died and I was unable to continue the process. I've ordered a replacement drive which will be here in a few days so I can finish it up. 44 discs remain to complete. I'm going to go ahead and mail the first 50 to Keranu so he can get them out to people... the rest will come as soon as the replacement drive arrives and I can finish the remaining discs.
Lol, fuck yeah LIGHTSCRIBBLE.
Those drives are so fuckin fioasdjifoijfgdhsfogijhaodigfhsftgoijd sdfgsdfgoasdgadgf
I had the power go out midburn on one, and it half did the disc. I tried guessing about where to stick it to restart so it'd not waste the disc
Went poorly.
I received my copy today and I'm really digging it. I have noticed something weird, though. The loading times are very erratic. Whenever I enter a battle, the load times vary between two seconds all the way up to nearly half a minute. I've never seen this before, not even in beta testing.
Even so, I'm really enjoying the game and I can't wait to see what else you guys have in store! Thank you so much for putting in all those years of effort! :D
I haven't received mine yet, but I'm taking that as a good sign. I remember being one of the last few to get in on the bonus so I'm guessing that's why mine hasn't arrived yet. Yay!
Thanks again to everyone who contributed to this project! I still won't be able to play the darn game until I get my Duo repaired, but it was a real treat to be able to support such a cool project from some really great folks.
(and for anyone who still remembers me, I apologize for not frequenting the forums much at all in the last year. I'm just now caught up on a bunch of stuff and hope to be able to participate much more in the near future.)
allyourblood: You are qualified for the bonus item (you're order #73). Unfortunately that means you have to wait until the second batch of bonus discs are ready :(
Quote from: Keranu on 09/20/2012, 12:17 AMallyourblood: You are qualified for the bonus item (you're order #73). Unfortunately that means you have to wait until the second batch of bonus discs are ready :(
Keranu can you check what # I am?
Thanks!
Chris
I am still waiting for my shipment, I pre-ordered it.
Quote from: guest on 09/21/2012, 02:38 PMQuote from: Keranu on 09/20/2012, 12:17 AMallyourblood: You are qualified for the bonus item (you're order #73). Unfortunately that means you have to wait until the second batch of bonus discs are ready :(
Keranu can you check what # I am?
Thanks!
Chris
#74
Quote from: RegalSin on 09/21/2012, 03:24 PMI am still waiting for my shipment, I pre-ordered it.
You're #93, so you can either wait for the second batch of bonus items to arrive or choose to have just the game shipped now. Let me know which you'd prefer!
Thanks Keranu :)
Yes, thank you Keranu! I can't wait to play this! Heck, I can't wait just to open it and check it out.
You're all welcome :) . Thanks for ordering!
Quote from: Keranu on 09/20/2012, 12:17 AMallyourblood: You are qualified for the bonus item (you're order #73). Unfortunately that means you have to wait until the second batch of bonus discs are ready :(
Mine received but not with bonus disc. May I have my copy layer?
Quote from: kiketonto on 09/23/2012, 07:33 AMQuote from: Keranu on 09/20/2012, 12:17 AMallyourblood: You are qualified for the bonus item (you're order #73). Unfortunately that means you have to wait until the second batch of bonus discs are ready :(
Mine received but not with bonus disc. May I have my copy layer?
Sorry, you weren't one of the first 100 orders eligible for the bonus item. :( (You were order #192) We do plan on producing more bonus items in the future, so you can try again then.
Quote from: Keranu on 09/23/2012, 02:00 PMQuote from: kiketonto on 09/23/2012, 07:33 AMQuote from: Keranu on 09/20/2012, 12:17 AMallyourblood: You are qualified for the bonus item (you're order #73). Unfortunately that means you have to wait until the second batch of bonus discs are ready :(
Mine received but not with bonus disc. May I have my copy layer?
Sorry, you weren't one of the first 100 orders eligible for the bonus item. :( (You were order #192) We do plan on producing more bonus items in the future, so you can try again then.
Ah! It's ok! I suppose there I was not one of that CHOSENS, but...I have to try!
Thanks anyway! And congratulations for the game. I'm playing right now with Ryanna on level 13. Now I have Fire, Ice & Thunder! Hahaha!
Wait until you get X-Fire, Ice & Thunder!
QuoteYou're #93,
It's the DMV all over again. ](*,)
(https://deadon.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/waiting.jpg)
nothing arrived so im pretty sure im in the bonus land :).. looking to move house in a few months ( end Nov ) so if you think i wont get something in the mail till then let me know and i can update my address ;)
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 09/24/2012, 05:37 AMnothing arrived so im pretty sure im in the bonus land :).. looking to move house in a few months ( end Nov ) so if you think i wont get something in the mail till then let me know and i can update my address ;)
You're order #42, qualified for the bonus item! Yours should be getting shipped soon, hopefully this week, but it will take a couple weeks to reach New Zealand.
Wouldn't it be easier to just make a list of all the members and their order # so they can just look and not have to pester ya about it?
Everyone will also know where they stand on the bonus items situation. Just a thought. :wink:
I don't have the actual usernames listed in the order log and I don't suppose customers would be too thrilled about having their full names or email addresses listed publically :D . Oh well, doesn't bother me so if anyone wants to know their order # just PM me or post here.
Hmm, good point. I forgot you guys didn't have usernames. Fair enough then.
Are everyone's initials unique? Maybe a list of those could work
Have the first round of orders with bonus items shipped yet?
Quote from: Keranu on 09/24/2012, 05:29 PMI don't have the actual usernames listed in the order log and I don't suppose customers would be too thrilled about having their full names or email addresses listed publically :D . Oh well, doesn't bother me so if anyone wants to know their order # just PM me or post here.
According to this thread, I'm #2 (unless some peeps pre-ordered and didn't post it)
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7542.0
I don't think they've started shipping yet... the USPS website says that the package is still in transit.
Quote from: guest on 09/27/2012, 06:05 PMHave the first round of orders with bonus items shipped yet?
I was wondering that, too. :pcgs:
Can I get an ETA on when my game will ship? TIA! :D
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2012, 06:14 PMCan I get an ETA on when my game will ship? TIA! :D
Seriously...what's the hold up?
Still waiting on the first batch of bonus discs to arrive in the mail. I haven't heard much from Rover lately, but he's been looking for a new lightscribe burner to finish the remaining discs. If anyone would like just the copy of the game sent to them, please let us know and I'll get it out to you immediately.
The discs were sent to Keranu awhile back, but USPS says it's still in transit.
As soon as they arrive, Keranu will start mailing them out and let everyone know.
Quote from: Keranu on 10/04/2012, 03:18 PMStill waiting on the first batch of bonus discs to arrive in the mail. I haven't heard much from Rover lately, but he's been looking for a new lightscribe burner to finish the remaining discs. If anyone would like just the copy of the game sent to them, please let us know and I'll get it out to you immediately.
I'm waiting patiently :pcgs:. I
am very excited, though.
Quote from: esteban on 10/06/2012, 09:50 AMI'm waiting patiently :pcgs:. I am very excited, though.
You think
you're excited? Feel these nipples!
Quote from: guest on 10/06/2012, 01:58 PMQuote from: esteban on 10/06/2012, 09:50 AMI'm waiting patiently :pcgs:. I am very excited, though.
You think you're excited? Feel these nipples!
:lol:
*feels them*, that's pretty excited!
Quote from: guest on 10/06/2012, 01:58 PMYou think you're excited? Feel these nipples!
Quote from: guest on 10/06/2012, 01:58 PMQuote from: esteban on 10/06/2012, 09:50 AMI'm waiting patiently :pcgs:. I am very excited, though.
You think you're excited? Feel these nipples!
What are you planning to do, cut glass with em?!
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:39 PMQuote from: guest on 10/06/2012, 01:58 PMQuote from: esteban on 10/06/2012, 09:50 AMI'm waiting patiently :pcgs:. I am very excited, though.
You think you're excited? Feel these nipples!
What are you planning to do, cut glass with em?!
I think he was going to engrave his name on his CCW*.
*Casio Calculator Wristwatch.
Guess I don't need to buy a dremel after all.
I have good news and bad news... the good news is that the second batch is now finished. The bad news is that the USPS website states that the first package is in... San Juan PR. Seems like it was returned to sender. I guess I'll pick it up Tuesday and just ship them all out at once.
Was the game actually finished? We are all friends here, no need to lie... :-P
It was indeed finished. Those who gave up on waiting for the bonus discs to get finished got their copies early. :dance:
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/08/2012, 01:52 PMWas the game actually finished? We are all friends here, no need to lie... :-P
There is a thread in the Turbo section where people who own the game give their impressions of it.
Not only is it out, but some people have actually completed it.
Hey guys ! Where is my order please ?? I had pre-ordered a first time november 26,2009 and a second time last year , paypal transaction number is 5T554979TD3562008 for the first pre-order ,could search for the second one , had PMed TOR who never answered.... Would someone please tell me ? Thanks.
Apparently you didn't read the thread, so I'll sum it up for you: there's a delay with the pre-order bonus. Those eligible for the bonus (first 100 peeps) can PM Keranu and ask for their game to be shipped immediately with the bonus to be shipped separately when available, or they can wait and have 'em both shipped together. You'll have to check with Keranu, but I'm assuming he's holding on to both of your pre-orders to ship everything at once.
Thanks for your answer ! I had read this yes but weeks ago so i thought it was now fixed , i will read further then ,it's fine if it's just on hold no problem at all. :)
Hi cosmos, I only see one order listed under your email address (#38) for two copies... I'm assuming Rover combined both into your first order to give an extra spot for the pre-order bonus item.
Hi Keranu, yes may be , in fact i had asked him for the second copy ,it was not a regular pre-order ,what do you mean by "to give an extra spot for the pre-order bonus item" ? Anyway i'm glad the situation got cleared ,i'll be patient. :wink:
What I meant was that Nod combined your two orders into one to give another buyer the opportunity to be one of the first 100 orders.
The bonus items should be arriving next by week.
Glad everything worked out and these are available. Looking forward to seeing it in the mail!
Wow since 2009, some hardcore people out there.
Quote from: Drakon on 10/15/2012, 06:22 PMWow since 2009, some hardcore people out there.
F*ck yeah, and I'm still waiting. When I do get it, I'm going to wait until 2013 before playing it.
F*CK YEAH. :pcgs:
Quote from: esteban on 10/17/2012, 08:00 PMQuote from: Drakon on 10/15/2012, 06:22 PMWow since 2009, some hardcore people out there.
F*ck yeah, and I'm still waiting. When I do get it, I'm going to wait until 2013 before playing it.
F*CK YEAH. :pcgs:
By the time the game comes to my house, I bet the TG-32 will be released!
...just busting some chops.
TG-32? Will the software be in BEE-VD format?
Damn that was bad! #-o Just forget I was here...
Quote from: Mishran on 10/18/2012, 06:56 PMTG-32? Will the software be in BEE-VD format?
Damn that was bad! #-o Just forget I was here...
lol!
Quote from: Mishran on 10/18/2012, 06:56 PMTG-32? Will the software be in BEE-VD format?
Damn that was bad! #-o Just forget I was here...
How do you run software off of underwear? :P
Ladies have software inside their underwear. :P
New review (http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2012/10/mysterious-song.html) out for Mysterious Song!
Wow, that was a better review than I expected... :)
Quote from: Keranu on 10/12/2012, 09:56 PMThe bonus items should be arriving next by week.
bump for an update :)
I talked about it on the chatroom at Paul's site but not here, I guess... the first set of discs I sent to Keranu's place never made it. They were returned and took forever to get back. When I went to pick them up, the box was smashed... about 20 of the discs got fucked in shipping and have to be redone. Fortunately, I had already ordered some new discs for another project of mine, so I have some replacements on the way already, but geez... even this is turning into a fiasco.
So the first set is being redone, but the second set is about to arrive safely at Keranu's? Do I understand correctly?
No... I didn't want to send the second set until I knew what was going on with the first set. As soon as the replacements arrive, I'll finish the batch and send them all via UPS.
Would you rather be a developer on MSR or an actor in Poltergeist? Talk about cursed.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/20/2012, 04:00 PMWould you rather be a developer on MSR or an actor in Poltergeist? Talk about cursed.
Ha!
Quote from: OldRover on 10/19/2012, 11:04 PMI talked about it on the chatroom at Paul's site but not here, I guess... the first set of discs I sent to Keranu's place never made it. They were returned and took forever to get back. When I went to pick them up, the box was smashed... about 20 of the discs got fucked in shipping and have to be redone. Fortunately, I had already ordered some new discs for another project of mine, so I have some replacements on the way already, but geez... even this is turning into a fiasco.
I know you're frustrated, but, at this point, I feel that it just makes everything even sweeter (
"A further delay? Of course!")
I am totally not upset...you know I love you guys. I can't speak for others, but I was thinking you should just hold onto my stuff until 2013 :) I kid, I kid :)
Frozen Utopia is going to RUIN CHRISTMAS! AGAIN!
We're getting good at that. :D Just wait til you see what we got planned for NEXT year. :lol:
By "next" year, I assume you mean 2017?
Badum-CHA!
*sigh*
I don't mean this in a mean way.
I just find it funny / ironic that Frozen Utopia has goofy ass delays just like Working Designs.
Working Delays!
..... Slowzen Utopia?
:D
Can I please have my game shipped?
Thanks :)
Quote from: guest on 10/21/2012, 11:46 PMCan I please have my game shipped?
Thanks :)
Sure, just PM me your name and I'll get it taken care of personally.
From now on, all orders are going to be handled by me personally, which includes the first 100. Keranu is going to ship me most of the remaining stock of discs as well as the bonus materials. I shipped four orders earlier today and still have six current orders in the queue, plus sirhcman's disc. Local pickup from Crete will still be available to anyone who lives nearby though, as Keranu will retain a couple of boxes for conventions and such. I received confirmation that the replacement discs have arrived at the distribution center in San Juan, so we should have them tomorrow. It will take about 2 days to get the replacements ready, since the next few days are pretty busy here. But by the end of the week, the first batch of the preorders should start to go out.
Has anyone made any maps yet? The EX Game's exclusive dungeon in space is driving me nuts.
QuoteHas anyone made any maps yet?
Yes, actually. I have it completely mapped out, on 16 pages of graph paper. EVERY single square.
Sorry, it's too big to scan and/or take a picture of, though.
It's not that long of a walk if you go straight to the exit.
Finding out how to do that is a different thing, though.
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 10/22/2012, 08:59 PMHas anyone made any maps yet? The EX Game's exclusive dungeon in space is driving me nuts.
You can do it!!!!
I don't mind the wait so much, I've got so much stuff to play between PC games, PS3 and MMOs that I probably won't get to MS right away. It'll just be a pleasant surprise one day when it shows up in the mail.
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 10/22/2012, 08:59 PMHas anyone made any maps yet? The EX Game's exclusive dungeon in space is driving me nuts.
I've been working on them with screenshots, but was going to wait a while before releasing them. If I find the time to finish off the EX maps, I'll post everything on my site.
You can do it!!!![/quote]
Heh heh, I did it and managed to complete the EX Game last night. Now I'm going to review the game.
OK, now that I finished the game here's my opinion on it:
http://youtu.be/qETRG3eNoSM
lol that was a pretty awesome review :)
Still eagerly awaiting mine, but happy to wait.
Don't be upset if I don't do an actual review in PC Engine Gamer, although I will do a thing on the game. I'm too linked to the PCE Homebrew stuff to be impartial so I'd rather just promote it in a feature without major scoring bias. I'll be doing the same with all PCE homebrew releases, not just MSR.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 01:28 PMStill eagerly awaiting mine, but happy to wait.
Don't be upset if I don't do an actual review in PC Engine Gamer, although I will do a thing on the game. I'm too linked to the PCE Homebrew stuff to be impartial so I'd rather just promote it in a feature without major scoring bias. I'll be doing the same with all PCE homebrew releases, not just MSR.
I think this is a noble way to handle things, :pcgs:. Promote the game openly (and proudly).
Quote from: OldRover on 10/23/2012, 08:08 PMlol that was a pretty awesome review :)
Thanks, I still hate those dragons and the long dungeons but in the end the game was just awesome.
heya rover.
dont want to bug you, but im shifting addresses at end of nov, and just wanted to get a gut feel as to how far away you are with shipping. i'll have to find a new address for you if its going to be a while :)
Nah, it'll be this week. Keranu shipped the discs last week, and the USPS website says it's Cataño's distribution center, which means it'll arrive tomorrow. However, the rest of it was shipped today, but it should be here by Thursday. I'll have the first batch of orders sent out Friday at the soonest... will try to get as many done as possible this week. :) If you confirm your address with me via PM, I'll mark your order as "high priority" and make sure you're part of the first wave of shipments.
Just wanted to check in on the status of the shipping. No particular rush on my part, but just want to make sure that if I'm expecting something I'll actually check the mail.
Quote from: Marll on 11/07/2012, 11:34 AMJust wanted to check in on the status of the shipping. No particular rush on my part, but just want to make sure that if I'm expecting something I'll actually check the mail.
At this point I hope shipping is delayed so I receive the item on December 24th. How awesome would that be!
Quote from: TheClash603 on 11/10/2012, 04:54 PMHow awesome would that be!
Hmmmm... I'd rather get it now.
Any updates?
I just watched a video on Facebook that displayed the Mysterious Song Bonus item of DVD/soundtrack CD. Looks nice!
Quote from: guest on 11/10/2012, 07:19 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 11/10/2012, 04:54 PMHow awesome would that be!
Hmmmm... I'd rather get it now.
Any updates?
Ha! My earlier suggestion to ship it in 2013 might actually come to fruition. :pcgs:
We are awesome for making it this far.
The bonus items are scheduled to start shipping on Tuesday. We can finally put this mess behind us and never look back.
Yep, it's official... the orders that get the bonus discs will be sent starting Tuesday. It will take some time to ship them all, but everyone who gets it will get theirs.
Quote from: OldRover on 11/11/2012, 10:28 PMYep, it's official... the orders that get the bonus discs will be sent starting Tuesday. It will take some time to ship them all, but everyone who gets it will get theirs.
Yay! :pcgs:
The nightmare is over. The first 100 are in the process of being shipped out the door. MSR is now officially a completely closed project. Time to move on to the next big thing. Many lessons learned here, and many mistakes made... some of which will probably be repeated anyway. :lol:
Quote from: OldRover on 11/17/2012, 10:17 AMThe nightmare is over. The first 100 are in the process of being shipped out the door. MSR is now officially a completely closed project. Time to move on to the next big thing. Many lessons learned here, and many mistakes made... some of which will probably be repeated anyway. :lol:
I refuse to believe this. Even when I am holding the items in my hand, I will refuse to believe it. :pcgs:
Quote from: esteban on 11/17/2012, 11:15 AMQuote from: OldRover on 11/17/2012, 10:17 AMThe nightmare is over. The first 100 are in the process of being shipped out the door. MSR is now officially a completely closed project. Time to move on to the next big thing. Many lessons learned here, and many mistakes made... some of which will probably be repeated anyway. :lol:
I refuse to believe this. Even when I am holding the items in my hand, I will refuse to believe it. :pcgs:
It took a while to get the 100 ACD Super Editions out the door. Well worth the wait!
Quote from: TheClash603 on 11/17/2012, 11:58 AMQuote from: esteban on 11/17/2012, 11:15 AMQuote from: OldRover on 11/17/2012, 10:17 AMThe nightmare is over. The first 100 are in the process of being shipped out the door. MSR is now officially a completely closed project. Time to move on to the next big thing. Many lessons learned here, and many mistakes made... some of which will probably be repeated anyway. :lol:
I refuse to believe this. Even when I am holding the items in my hand, I will refuse to believe it. :pcgs:
It took a while to get the 100 ACD Super Editions out the door. Well worth the wait!
Hahahahhahaa. Goddamn, if only that were really the truth! :pcgs:
Whoot! Got it in the mail today! The cover art looks kind of strange though and the cartridge locked up my CD player...
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130627010043im_/http://blog.retrogamer.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dynamiteDux.jpg)
We are releasing 50 additional copies of the bonus DVD as independent sales on eBay. There are several reasons for this:
-Lots of people have been asking for it to become available like this
-Seeing it for sale like this on eBay will have the same anti-gouging effect as with the initial game release
-All sales will benefit the American Red Cross
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321026009769
Ohhh yeah!!!!
Another 50 are available from our website directly, but we can only ship to US locations there... all international sales have to be through the eBay listing.
So have the first 100 orders all officially shipped yet? Truth be told I'm only interested in one in particular.
Not all have been shipped yet... ran into a snag... out of packing materials again. More on the way. Shipping will resume in a few days. I have just two more orders to send right now, but of course, the post office is closed tomorrow so even that will wait till Friday. Slowly but surely, however, they're all being sent out. Which one in particular are you interested in? :lol:
No worries I was just curious. I get nervous about my packages being in post office limbo. I believe the order that I cared the most about was #57, but I can wait another week or two before the real crying begins. :lol:
I can't remember my order number... #13 seems to ring a bell in my head - or maybe that was Insanity, but anyway... I'm assuming that would've shipped by now then?
Quote from: termis on 11/24/2012, 08:12 AMI can't remember my order number... #13 seems to ring a bell in my head - or maybe that was Insanity, but anyway... I'm assuming that would've shipped by now then?
Hajjajajajajaa. You are hilarious. No, the shipping date has been pushed back to coincide with the launch of Ouya. :pcgs:
Can you let me know when mine goes out. I know overseas can be crappy slow but there's extra chance the postman will lose it.
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 11/21/2012, 05:52 PMNo worries I was just curious. I get nervous about my packages being in post office limbo. I believe the order that I cared the most about was #57, but I can wait another week or two before the real crying begins. :lol:
Yep, you're #57.
Quote from: termis on 11/24/2012, 08:12 AMI can't remember my order number... #13 seems to ring a bell in my head - or maybe that was Insanity, but anyway... I'm assuming that would've shipped by now then?
#13 is correct!
I'm not going by number, really... if you want your order bumped up (if you haven't gotten it yet), just shoot me a PM with your name and I'll give you priority. :)
Wow, you'd think people were afraid the world would come to an end before they got a chance to get theirs... :P
Save mine for last, as I'll be more than happy to wait cause I know I'll get it eventually. I'm not worried. :wink:
Hell, I don't even know what number I am. :P I just occasional look up my paypal notification for it in my "waiting for orders" e-mail folder and say: "Soon... Soon!". :P
Yes, everyone will get their order. Once all the orders are processed, I'll post it on every forum out there just in case we missed anyone.
I know it will happen. :pcgs:
*Hopes in time for Christmas*
Christmas miracle my game has been received.
I'll admit up to this point I thought the whole thing was fake. The screenshots, the packaging, the website, the thread, etc.
I thought all of it was an elaborate scheme, involving dozens of people, with the goal to swindle me and a few others out of $40.
I am proud to admit that I was wrong. The game does in fact exist and will shortly enter my Duo.
Once again just wanted to thank you guys for the hard work.
Excited.
Got mine in the mail. Excited to really dig into this!
I just got to the first town. One question: how long before Mick and Keith come knocking at your door for royalties? ;)
There is a package being sent to NJ tomorrow.
Quote from: OldRover on 12/02/2012, 05:16 PMThere is a package being sent to NJ tomorrow.
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Quote from: guest on 12/02/2012, 04:57 PMGot mine in the mail. Excited to really dig into this!
I just got to the first town. One question: how long before Mick and Keith come knocking at your door for royalties? ;)
On the subject of music I think you guys did a rally nice job. All of the tunes are pretty catchy.
Quote from: guest on 12/02/2012, 04:57 PMOne question: how long before Mick and Keith come knocking at your door for royalties? ;)
I'm quite sure that that won't be a problem. :) Artistic reinterpretation is perfectly legit. :)
Quote from: OldRover on 12/02/2012, 06:58 PMQuote from: guest on 12/02/2012, 04:57 PMOne question: how long before Mick and Keith come knocking at your door for royalties? ;)
I'm quite sure that that won't be a problem. :) Artistic reinterpretation is perfectly legit. :)
Thankfully, cuz I really didn't want to have to divert from whatever music I was working on at the time(probably JB) to come up with a new tune.
New mailers have finally arrived so shipping will continue. :)
Quote from: OldRover on 12/07/2012, 11:36 AMNew mailers have finally arrived so shipping will continue. :)
Yay! Looking forward to seeing this in the mail
Four orders were just shipped out; more will be sent tomorrow morning... let's see how many I can assemble in an evening. :)
So how many copies are still remaining?
Looks like about 30 orders still have to be shipped from the first 100, and I have a queue of about 15 that are from after it. 13 more were packed last night; unfortunately, we didn't get to make the drop this morning so they will be sent on Monday. Many of the remaining first 100 are international orders and we're now in Xmas season so some of the international orders may not show up until early 2013, but everyone's will be sent before that.
Just wondering if mine has been sent or not...
PM me and I'll find out where your order is in the queue.
Mine was shipped today. Ohhh yeahzz.
Quote from: OldRover on 12/02/2012, 05:16 PMThere is a package being sent to NJ tomorrow.
It arrived safely, but I forgot to report it :pcds: :pcds: :pcds:
There are only five CONFIRMED domestic orders left to ship. Anyone in the USA who has not gotten any word of theirs shipping... contact me immediately.
I have not heard anything about my Making of DVD shipping. :|
Oh and people... when you PM me... please give me your real name in the message... things don't get postal-mailed to your forum names. :)
I feel bad that some people still haven't got their copy and mine's been sitting in my living room for months, unplayed :(
Quote from: OldRover on 12/13/2012, 03:49 PMOh and people... when you PM me... please give me your real name in the message... things don't get postal-mailed to your forum names. :)
I made that error. Learn from my mistake, people. Learn!
Well, most people have received their copies at this point... it's mostly international orders that haven't all gone out yet.
Got mine today. YAY!
What did I see in my mailbox today but Mysterious Song. Very glad to see this one finally shipped - will be hooking up my Turbo again to play this. Thank you much.
Aaron, you're alive! :P
Goddamn, Rove. You did it.
Congrat's dude. I know you've been working on it for days and I'm glad to see it finally come to fruition.
On Christmas Eve I got our DVD extra'd copy of Mysterious Song in the mail!! Thank you so much Rove, you guys did it!! Got to pop it in with along with my other Xmas SS games and had one of the most memorable Christmas gaming days ever! The Bonus DVD had me in stitches!! Keranu's interview was SO FUNNY!!
Way to go, and thank you so much!!
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Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 12/26/2012, 06:46 AMOn Christmas Eve I got our DVD extra'd copy of Mysterious Song in the mail!! Thank you so much Rove, you guys did it!! Got to pop it in with along with my other Xmas SS games and had one of the most memorable Christmas gaming days ever! The Bonus DVD had me in stitches!! Keranu's interview was SO FUNNY!!
Way to go, and thank you so much!!
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I gotta watch this video/DVD!!!
Quote from: esteban on 12/26/2012, 12:25 PMI gotta watch this video/DVD!!!
It's an awesome video. I found all of it fascinating, but Keranu stole the show with his segment. :lol:
Quote from: Arjak on 12/26/2012, 01:11 PMQuote from: esteban on 12/26/2012, 12:25 PMI gotta watch this video/DVD!!!
It's an awesome video. I found all of it fascinating, but Keranu stole the show with his segment. :lol:
Indeed, I must agree! Seems like K stole the show! :)
Still waiting for mine...
Got mine a few weeks ago, but haven't had a chance to play it yet. Soon though.
I'm getting a bit worried that someone dropped mine off the boat on the way here...
Quote from: guest on 01/22/2013, 04:42 AMI'm getting a bit worried that someone dropped mine off the boat on the way here...
Ditto. Guys had it been sent? I know you had some delays. I'm shifting house in 2 weeks so need to update my address if u haven't sent it.
Quote from: guest on 01/22/2013, 04:42 AMI'm getting a bit worried that someone dropped mine off the boat on the way here...
Having just listened to 10 PC Engine City podcasts today... I totally read that in your voice Paul. :)
If you're looking for answers regarding your copy of MSR I'd suggest PMing the Rove man himself to find out.
Ive PM'd him no reply, must be on holiday :)
Haven't seen Nod/Old Rover around on the Frozen Utopia forums lately. Unfortunately I have no clue on the status of both of your packages. If I had extra DVDs, I'd re-send the whole set to ya's.
Yeah, it's been several days since Nod's been around :-k I hope he's doing ok.
I believe he said recently sent some out a few weeks ago, And I just recieved my copy...although I didn't get all those preorder goodies. Speaking of which, Although I didn't get to see a whole lot of it, Awesome game guys, and thanks! 8) now if I only had time to play it.
All of the confirmed international orders have already been shipped, with just a couple of exceptions. Some may take additional time to arrive. There have been a few that have taken a month, and one that took two months for who-knows-what reason.
And I have not been around lately due to IRL personal reasons, in addition to competing in a fierce game design competition.
Quote from: OldRover on 02/01/2013, 02:06 AM..... in addition to competing in a fierce game design competition with a scantly dressed digitized lady throwing rubber eggs!!
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 02/01/2013, 06:51 AMQuote from: OldRover on 02/01/2013, 02:06 AM..... in addition to competing in a fierce game design competition with a scantly dressed digitized lady throwing rubber eggs!!
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
My brother in law lives in China, & the latest scam there is for people to sell rubber eggs! One guy was boiling an egg, & it wouldn't boil. He called the police about it, they didn't believe him, so he threw it against a wall & it bounced! I guess the only way to tell if they are fake, is to crack the shell & see if there's a membrane there. Apparently it's cheaper to make fake eggs rather then having chickens to make real ones?
Ok, back on topic, Mysterious Song!! :D
Wow. I don't see how a fake rubber egg is cheaper to make than a real one, but I guess the numbers work out. I mean, you can feed a chicken nothing but kitchen scraps and still get an egg a day.
Chris
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 02/01/2013, 05:40 PMWow. I don't see how a fake rubber egg is cheaper to make than a real one, but I guess the numbers work out. I mean, you can feed a chicken nothing but kitchen scraps and still get an egg a day.
Chris
Yeah, the only thing we can figure is that maybe the space to house alot of chickens isn't really available in comparison to just making homemade fake eggs in your apartment...I don't know, either way, it's quite strange, but fairly amusing.
That story sounds like %100 total fucking bullshit.
I mean, maybe if you for some reason had some fake movie prop eggs laying around already or something, then you might sell them to some guy, but...chicken eggs are NOT expensive or time consuming to make.
I don't know, my brother in law has run into alot of strange stuff in China, especially the scams, & he's never been the type to make stuff up. I believe it was in the news in his area, though I'd have to ask him next time we talk to him to be sure.
TIME ARTICLE:
http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/11/06/how-to-make-a-rotten-egg/
Seems plausible to me:
consider Chickens require and feed, room and any feed are both a premium in a place like China. According to this article it's about half the cost of producing real eggs.
I believe it. Last year they were selling their poor plastic rice (https://www.google.com/search?q=plastic+rice&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a). I wish our food suppliers were as creative; we just get the same old cellulose and MSG day in and day out.
STATUS: Which came first? The rubber chicken, or the egg?
OK... I've been finding out that a large number of the orders we recently sent out, within the last couple of months, have not been reaching their destinations. One or two occasionally being a bit late is fine, but we're talking roughly a dozen or so orders are simply not arriving, even domestic orders. Anyone who has not gotten theirs, please let me know so I can send a replacement. We are going to ship through Camuy again rather than Arecibo, since the problem happened when shipping through Arecibo.
This message will also be posted on our Facebook page.
I've still not got mine.
Man, that sucks Rover! :(
Shit, even after the thing's been closed off, and all the orders were sent out, we're still cursed by this goddamn project. And what's more is that I took inventory of all the replacements we need to do, and we're a little short on replacement DVD cases, so I have to order more now... won't take long to replace but it's just another damn brick in the wall. I wonder if big manufacturers have these kinds of problems. On the plus side, we've got plenty of discs, and Keranu had plenty of extra inserts printed.
Yeah, but - still haven't received mine either - I don't know when you sent it, it can be a simply delay crossing the pond, but either way, let me know... (also double check if you've sent it to the right address as I can easily see something like that getting mixed up over the years & different people taking care of shipping addresses, etc.)
I've not received mines too(France) , i'm fine to wait longer but please keep a replacement order just in case,thanks!
Hi mate,
I see there are some delivery issues and I don't mind waiting longer as things get straightened out.
If you could reply here or pm me when it ships or if it has been shipped, I'd appreciate it. :)
Cheers
Well, there's an investigation underway now, so there's a chance that the missing ones can be recovered. In the meantime, I've already packaged up a bunch of replacements and will start sending them out tomorrow.
Quote from: OldRover on 02/13/2013, 09:20 PMWell, there's an investigation underway now, so there's a chance that the missing ones can be recovered. In the meantime, I've already packaged up a bunch of replacements and will start sending them out tomorrow.
I received my 50 copies... errr... my copy just fine.
In seriousness, hope that all works out!
Game #2 will be a dream, I am predicting it right now.
Any chance you can send the first round of people's ;) I'm still waiting.. Thanks
We did a drop earlier today... five more replacements were sent out. I'll make sure yours is in the next drop.
Can you send me an email when my copy is dispatched please, so I can get an idea of when it might arrive. Thanks.
I still haven't received it and I was one of the first backers...
Yours was in the missing shipment. I'll get the replacement shipped out as soon as possible.
Will someone care about my order please :?: I've received multiple items from the US without issue those weeks but no MSR (of course?). Thank you.
Quote from: cosmos99 on 03/13/2013, 07:48 AMWill someone care about my order please :?: I've received multiple items from the US without issue those weeks but no MSR (of course?). Thank you.
Did you care enough to read this thread where rover has dealt with the issue of the lost oversea MSR discs?
Quote from: OldRover on 02/13/2013, 09:20 PMIn the meantime, I've already packaged up a bunch of replacements and will start sending them out tomorrow.
Quote from: OldRover on 02/26/2013, 01:34 PMWe did a drop earlier today... five more replacements were sent out.
Plus no answer to my last PM...
Don't get me wrong , i know TOR and the team are reliable persons , but please someone tell me if a second order was sent and when. Are we so many in my case ?
Assuming mine hasn't been posted yet, please put the value as artificially low <$30 and mark as a gift! Otherwise customs likes to charge me ££££££
Same for me in case in hasn't shipped out yet ,thank you.
C'mon guys time for an update for those of us who haven't got our games :(. I've been waiting for some time now. Sent a pm but no reply. Just want to know when it's being sent.
Thanks
Don't quote me, but I think Nod/Rover has the ones for being sent out, but, he's going thru some really hard times right now. He didn't elaborate, but I hope things will settle down for him soon. :(
Ok, well I can understand if rover has some life priorities, that comes first, but would be cool to get an update when things settle down
I ordered on 2013/03/08. After no communication or product receipt, I e-mailed admin@boricuagoodies.com on 2013/03/27. No reply.
In addition to this post, I'll send you a PM, The Old Rover.
Thanks,
-Jason (in California, USA)
Yeah Still waiting for a reply myself!
Me too....
Old Rover has been experiencing some RL issues lately. I am sure he will get to everyone's orders as soon as he is able. I can vouch for him. He's good people. I plead with all effected to continue to be patient. :)
Quote from: jasonbar on 04/01/2013, 01:03 PMI ordered on 2013/03/08. After no communication or product receipt, I e-mailed admin@boricuagoodies.com on 2013/03/27. No reply.
In addition to this post, I'll send you a PM, The Old Rover.
Thanks,
-Jason (in California, USA)
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 04/01/2013, 01:46 PMYeah Still waiting for a reply myself!
Quote from: cosmos99 on 04/01/2013, 01:50 PMMe too....
Folks, don't worry. I know you are inconvenienced, but you don't have to worry. Everything will work out. Seriously.
As Mathius already stated, everyone involved with Mysterious Song is an upright member of the community. :pcgs:
Hi. Yes, everyone will get their order. Please bear with me. A lot of real-life shit is going on right now for me that I wouldn't wish upon anyone, not even my worst enemies. I *will* get this done with because I'm just as sick of this situation as you all are of waiting.
Thanks for your message Rover , hope things will quickly get better for you. :wink:
What is annoying is that when we read you we think all orders are shipped ,that's what i thought ,so please tell us individually.I'm ready to pay shipping again since my first order was lost in the mail.And even OK to share the loss if you couldn't get back my lost order.
No, there's no need for anyone to pay shipping a second time, and if anyone does end up getting their first shipment, they're free to keep it. We're not in this for the money. Things aren't likely to get better anytime soon but at least we can finish this and have it out of the way.
I would surely sale them and give you the money back , i could not keep them as a theft. :)
Thanks for the update guys, i have no issues with waiting it out just needed an update as we are again close to shifting house, ( but the address we have now is my wifes parents so fine to send a package ).. hope your personal life resolves itself soon rover.. we need you creating more games :).. i fully understand how RL can kick you in the teeth after going through the earthquakes here, having to rebuild the house, etc etc.. just make sure you take care of your self..!
More replacements are being sent out today, but not many. We're still waiting on new supplies to arrive from the mainland. We can't get them locally; already tried, and no one sells them.
Just got an e-mail from PayPal w/ a shipping notification from Boricua Goodies. Woohoo!
Thanks, Rover--hope your life improves. :]
Got it in the mail today. Totally slick packaging. Too bad I'm too busy to play it for a while, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to support a homebrew effort! =]
Thanks,
-Jason
STATUS: This thread will never die. NEVER. :pcgs:
Quote from: esteban on 04/07/2013, 03:47 PMSTATUS: This thread will never die. NEVER. :pcgs:
I hope not :) Hope the sequel is coming along :P
I've had Mysterious Song for a while, but...
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(https://web.archive.org/web/20130409043711im_/http://www.seymoronion.com/Miku_Photos/MS_Miku_2.jpg)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130409043719im_/http://www.seymoronion.com/Miku_Photos/MS_Miku_3.jpg)
very nice.. i wish mine would arrive ;)
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 04/08/2013, 04:23 PMvery nice.. i wish mine would arrive ;)
It will. :)
New supplies showed up today. Shipping resumes Wednesday. Everyone will get theirs.
Quote from: SeymorOnion on 04/08/2013, 04:22 PMI've had Mysterious Song for a while, but...
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130409043705im_/http://www.seymoronion.com/Miku_Photos/MS_Miku_1.jpg)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130409043711im_/http://www.seymoronion.com/Miku_Photos/MS_Miku_2.jpg)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130409043719im_/http://www.seymoronion.com/Miku_Photos/MS_Miku_3.jpg)
That is just a fantastic looking set. reminds me of the Working Designs days.
Quote from: OldRover on 04/08/2013, 09:50 PMNew supplies showed up today. Shipping resumes Wednesday. Everyone will get theirs.
Oh, they're going to get THIER'S alright! *maniacly pounds right fist, into left hand*
Those pics are great, Seymor!
Thanks, guys. 8)
I tried to make a ROTFL gif for roflmao...
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But it turned out to be March to Spazville. #-o
I'll try again, after getting a tripod.
I plan on getting one soon, anyway, so I can make some vids of her playing Mysterious Song. :mrgreen:
Hahaha!
Sent another PM rover to see if my game has been sent and to confirm what address :)
Thanks
Please guys can i just get an update? Getting a bit silly now..!!! Was one of the original batch of pre orders and still dont have my copy.
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 04/22/2013, 03:57 PMPlease guys can i just get an update? Getting a bit silly now..!!! Was one of the original batch of pre orders and still dont have my copy.
:( Yea, that's not right.
Your replacement was already sent out, you should get it any day now. :)
same here, it'd be really, really nice to just put this order to bed already - it's been 3 1/2 years, and a good 6 months or more since the discs have been available. Can you also please confirm if you have my latest shipping address, as I moved 3-4 times since the order!
Would you mind give me an update too please ?
I don't know your orders by your usernames, so please PM me your info.
Still waiting, sent a PM
:( still nothing rover.. Fingers crossed it arrives maybe tomorrow for my bday. Another PM sent. just want to get the game.. almost given up hope of it arriving and the pre order bonus.. pretty upsetting given the other pre orders have gone so smoothly..
I got confirmation a few minutes ago that an order to Belgium that was sent on the same day has finally arrived so it looks like things just got delayed again... no shock there. :(
Quote from: OldRover on 05/08/2013, 03:29 AMI got confirmation a few minutes ago that an order to Belgium that was sent on the same day has finally arrived so it looks like things just got delayed again... no shock there. :(
Hey Rover
Still nothing. Can i ask what method you used to post them, USPS global priority mail takes 7 days, airmail 2 weeks, anything else, god knows, did you ship it using the cheapest snail mail sea cargo or something?
Still nothing too ! A padded envellope took a few days to arrive those days ,usually it's a matter of one week , in three days it will be a month for MSR , yes Rover ,how did you shipped our orders ? I thought USPS had cancelled years ago sea mail, no ?
I strapped everything to the back of a dead turtle, kicked it in the butt, and hoped for the best. :)
In all seriousness... things in and out of PR have been agonizingly slow since Xmas with no apparent reason. Everything is shipped First Class. Maybe they just don't give a snot when things are shipped that way. I dunno. But once it leaves my hands, there's not a dang thing I can do about it.
Quote from: OldRover on 05/16/2013, 09:42 PMI strapped everything to the back of a dead turtle, kicked it in the butt, and hoped for the best. :)
Best response ever!
I know this whole process has been torture for you and you just want to get it behind you and I really feel for the guys who were first in line to support you and have been last in line to receive their payback. Hopefully everyone will get their game shortly and enjoy the hell out of it.
Once my motivations swing back to making gameplay videos, I'm sure MSR will be one of the next ones I do. :)
Quote from: The Old Rover on 05/16/2013, 09:42 PMBut once it leaves my hands, there's not a dang thing I can do about it.
Might be worth it to pay the 80¢ delivery confirmation for any remaining orders at this point.
Next time id suggest using global priority mail, its tracked and reliable.. id just like to know the date it was sent, as after 30 days i need to start putting a claim in for a lost package..
I can't afford to send everyone's order via global priority. Everything was mailed out April 20th... oh wait, 4/20... ok, now I understand. :)
global priority actually costs the same as first class when shipping a decent sized envelope ( flat rate envelope or box is about 12 - 16 ).
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 05/16/2013, 11:08 PMglobal priority actually costs the same as first class when shipping a decent sized envelope ( flat rate envelope or box is about 12 - 16 ).
No it doesn't.
global priority envelopes cost about 25$ now. Might as well ship priority flat-rate boxes at that point.
First class hits about 12$.
I'm very sorry too , if you have to send again Rover , let me pay the shipping this time with tracking , and of course if the previous order arrives i will sell it to a friend and he'll send payment to you. Really sorry again.
Quote from: guest on 05/16/2013, 11:22 PMQuote from: mrhaboobi on 05/16/2013, 11:08 PMglobal priority actually costs the same as first class when shipping a decent sized envelope ( flat rate envelope or box is about 12 - 16 ).
No it doesn't.
global priority envelopes cost about 25$ now. Might as well ship priority flat-rate boxes at that point.
First class hits about 12$.
Ahh i just checked and see you are correct, fuckers, what a rip off, crazy shit.. i remember the good ole days of $12 for an envelope. :)
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 05/19/2013, 04:25 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/16/2013, 11:22 PMQuote from: mrhaboobi on 05/16/2013, 11:08 PMglobal priority actually costs the same as first class when shipping a decent sized envelope ( flat rate envelope or box is about 12 - 16 ).
No it doesn't.
global priority envelopes cost about 25$ now. Might as well ship priority flat-rate boxes at that point.
First class hits about 12$.
Ahh i just checked and see you are correct, fuckers, what a rip off, crazy shit.. i remember the good ole days of $12 for an envelope. :)
yeah dude, the rates went up in January. I was pretty shocked/pissed off at that. The USPS is a bit mental.
STATUS: This thread refuses to go to sleep.
once everyone gets their copies it can die a natural death ;) or some of us might be dead before the copies arrive going by the speed of USPS ;) either way there will be no one left to post/bitch
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 05/20/2013, 12:15 AMonce everyone gets their copies it can die a natural death ;) or some of us might be dead before the copies arrive going by the speed of USPS ;) either way there will be no one left to post/bitch
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UPDATE UPDATE>
Have just had a text from mother in law, a mysterious package has arrived at their house containing and i quote "CD Rom DVD + CD Business Cards".. Perhaps this is the cryptic name of TG 16 Game + bonus material.. Fingers crossed.. This could be the end of my Mysterious pre order chapter..
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 05/20/2013, 12:27 AMUPDATE UPDATE>
Have just had a text from mother in law, a mysterious package has arrived at their house containing and i quote "CD Rom DVD + CD Business Cards".. Perhaps this is the cryptic name of TG 16 Game + bonus material.. Fingers crossed.. This could be the end of my Mysterious pre order chapter..
Hmm, it sounds very Mysterious indeed.....maybe I'll go compose a song about it!!! :P
STATUS: New Zealand/Papa New Guinea/Perth = End of the Earth :pcgs:
Still waiting on mine to Japan, but I guess it'll be here after all you guys get yours.
I wouldn't be surprised if grahf gets his copy of the game, before most other people.
My customers in Japan, UK, and Germany, seem to get the stuff they order from me within 10 days, on average.
That's with First Class International.
I guess it won't surprise you that I got it today :)
Thanks to everyone involved!
Quote from: grahf on 05/21/2013, 06:01 AMI guess it won't surprise you that I got it today :)
Thanks to everyone involved!
Yes! Sweet, enjoy dude! Even though I didn't do any of the shipping, it's a bit of relief for me to know the last few are receiving them!
Good to hear folks are receiving their copies. I'm traveling in NZ now, and won't be back home for a couple weeks, but hopefully good news awaits me when I get back in a couple weeks.
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Quote from: OldRover on 05/16/2013, 10:49 PMI can't afford to send everyone's order via global priority. Everything was mailed out April 20th... oh wait, 4/20... ok, now I understand. :)
Yay my game arrived. Post office stamped with 6th may shipping date.. Just glad it arrived :)
As you could see my joy yesterday ,mine also arrived ! :) Curiously it was shipped out may,13 so i don't know if this means a third package ? It was supposedly shipped out april,19.
Is this game still available for sale somewhere?
I see the ebay posting no longer exists. I was going to suggest the game to a friend.
It's still available on the website, and I am considering a special price combo deal on ebay in limited quantity.
I played a bit the game yesterday and Wow! I've been really impressed , what a work you did ! It's even better than i thought ,the game is beautiful. The intro is short but very well drawn , i also love battle backgounds , cutes characters , nice villages and the map too. Battles are short wich is a good thing but you need some levelling before the bosses , although i actually met only two bosses.Music is good although metal on some area is strange... Anyway a must have for the PC Engine that can rank in the upper average. :)
The bad points:
-french traduction is uncomplete but not too annoying.
-audio tracks seem sometimes too short so they oftenly loop.
-NPC are too static ,they don't even turn your direction when you talk to them,they are like statues.
-The game is missing of sound effects.
-Sometimes loadings are very long when most time they are very quick , i can't explain why , is it my Duo ? I will try with my Duo-R.
-The two bosses i encountered are too small , i wished i had seen some huge half screen beasts.
The good points:
-Very good to splendid graphics.
-Some audio tracks are pleasant.
-Nice packaging.
-french and spanish translations.
I noticed two game modes in the beginning , but i actually don't know what they mean.
Quote from: cosmos99 on 05/26/2013, 02:13 AMI noticed two game modes in the beginning , but i actually don't know what they mean.
DUDE! There is more fun awaiting you when you finish the standard quest. GOOD STUFF that you will SURELY ADD TO YOUR LIST of "The Good Points"... :pcgs:
Good! :) You know , since i choose french language , i didn't know the meaning of the options , it was unclear , i will look the meaning in english. But if it's even better that's great. :wink:
I've checked again , in english this time but ,i'm still wondering what this all about. The two modes "original" and "balanced" , what does this mean ? The words were well translated to french though.
Is it related to the standard quest you were talking about ? I guess not , i suppose you have to complete the game first. Please tell me the meaning of the two modes at the beginning. Thanks.
I will play the game on the DUO-R and see if those long loadings appear again or not.
Quote from: cosmos99 on 05/26/2013, 03:07 PMI've checked again , in english this time but ,i'm still wondering what this all about. The two modes "original" and "balanced" , what does this mean ? The words were well translated to french though.
Is it related to the standard quest you were talking about ? I guess not , i suppose you have to complete the game first. Please tell me the meaning of the two modes at the beginning. Thanks.
I will play the game on the DUO-R and see if those long loadings appear again or not.
Original has the tough gameplay of the original PC version. Balanced is more balanced and should require less grinding(?). Both are the same game and are more or less different difficulties.
The occasional long load time is just the CD-ROM getting lost, which is normal for all CD games and is just something PCE hardware does. Because the game loads every time you enter and exit a battle (in order to provide background graphics), there are many more loads than most CD games and you will encounter a lost search more often time-wise, but not in frequency. A six stage action game on CD might only load 8 times during a play through, but 8 loads equals 4 battles in Mysterious Song. If your CD-ROM does get lost, you can just open and close the CD door to restart it.
Thanks for explanations. I've played a lot of RPG but i've never encountered such phenomenon.
Quote from: cosmos99 on 05/26/2013, 03:51 PMThanks for explanations. I've played a lot of RPG but i've never encountered such phenomenon.
A lot of PCE CD RPGs? This happens with both Sega-CD and PCE games in general, as it was the first generation of console CD technology. Many PCE RPGs don't use background art in order to avoid loading every fight.
IIRC, Cosmic Fantasy 2 just overlaid the monsters and battle menu on top of the field and dungeon graphics, instead of using a Background.
I think some of the boss battles had a solid black background, tho...
I like the Battle Back Grounds in Mysterious song, and feel that the loading time is worth it, in that game.
Usually it loads pretty fast, but like ya'll said, every so often it can take a while.
Yes you're right Cosmic 2 has no battle background although monsters have better graphics.
Second day on the game , i've now seen one more "video" and i found it beautiful ,very good job ! :)
Well i tried the game on my DUO-R and the long loadings came more often so i suppose it is more related with laser unit condition , greasing and lens condition may be.
French translation is good , villages are really nice. Finally there are very few points i "dislike" , for the next RPG please bring life to all those NPC and i would point too the music balance , sometimes too loud , more sound effects would be appreciated too , other than that ,great game ,bravo ! =D>
Quote from: cosmos99 on 05/26/2013, 02:13 AMI played a bit the game yesterday and Wow! I've been really impressed , what a work you did ! It's even better than i thought ,the game is beautiful. The intro is short but very well drawn , i also love battle backgounds , cutes characters , nice villages and the map too. Battles are short wich is a good thing but you need some levelling before the bosses , although i actually met only two bosses.Music is good although metal on some area is strange... Anyway a must have for the PC Engine that can rank in the upper average. :)
The bad points:
-french traduction is uncomplete but not too annoying.
-audio tracks seem sometimes too short so they oftenly loop.
-NPC are too static ,they don't even turn your direction when you talk to them,they are like statues.
-The game is missing of sound effects.
-Sometimes loadings are very long when most time they are very quick , i can't explain why , is it my Duo ? I will try with my Duo-R.
-The two bosses i encountered are too small , i wished i had seen some huge half screen beasts.
The good points:
-Very good to splendid graphics.
-Some audio tracks are pleasant.
-Nice packaging.
-french and spanish translations.
I noticed two game modes in the beginning , but i actually don't know what they mean.
I believe we ran out of memory for the French translation, it's a shame, but I'm glad it's still playable in French. For the music, I supposed I could've doubled up the songs so they could last longer, though, that'd take some extra work since I didn't have access to the original songs.
NPC's, yes, they just sit there, & that's always been a bummer for me. IIRC, there was something in the coding that would've had to been completely redone to have them move around. So we came up with the idea for them to stand there, but be animated(blinking, waving, sneezing, etc.). I can't recall if Keranu finished all the frames or not, but, I believe that was also constrained by memory, so wasn't doable. :(
In hindsite, I believe Keranu wishes he had redrawn a lot of the sprites, though, I can't speak for him. I just seem to recall him saying something along the lines of wanting to go back & redo them all, but, the game had been pushed back & pushed back sooooo many times.
Just take my remarks as advices for the future not as critics ,but i think you have understand. :)
French translation is really good , it doesn't really matter if it's uncomplete , any RPG fan knows english.
Another point ,again , i never played the original game ,but where are the treasure chests in dungeons ? It's fun to search for treasure chests.
All in all , for a first game it's awesome , i want to complete the game , it's a good sign. :)
Quote from: cosmos99 on 05/27/2013, 08:20 AMJust take my remarks as advices for the future not as critics ,but i think you have understand. :)
French translation is really good , it doesn't really matter if it's uncomplete , any RPG fan knows english.
Another point ,again , i never played the original game ,but where are the treasure chests in dungeons ? It's fun to search for treasure chests.
All in all , for a first game it's awesome , i want to complete the game , it's a good sign. :)
There are many chests to find in dungeons and often a detour which doesn't lead to the boss or exit at least rewards you with chests. Most are common items, but some contain nice gear.
Oh nice , so later in game , the two first dungeons had no chests and i have not even completed the second one. :)
You can see some of the chests from upcoming dungeons in some of these screenshots-
Quote from: CrackTiger on 08/28/2012, 04:57 PMHere are some real actual screen shots from early on in the other thread-
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You now have no excuse not to buy the game. :wink:
No worries ,i trust you ! :wink:
Got back yesterday, and *sigh*, nothing yet. Am I the only one who's not received their copy?
Everyone's has shipped, so you are probably the only one.
Cool, when can we expect Mysterious Song II?
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 06/05/2013, 02:26 PMCool, when can we expect Mysterious Song II?
Har har, how about NEVER! :D
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 06/05/2013, 02:26 PMCool, when can we expect Mysterious Song II?
Never. Mysterious Song was originally designed to be a trilogy, but the original designer only ever produced Chapter I. I designed Chapter X and added it to this release. That's as far as Mysterious Song will ever go.
Perhaps it was mentioned already and I missed it, but is a Windows and 360 version still in the works? I remembering you mentioned something about them before. I've got my preferred version already, just curious.
I canceled all of my Xbox 360 projects since XBLIG is all but flushed once the Xbox One comes out. My plan for an Atari Jaguar CD conversion is still in the queue though. Any feasible projects I had on the Xbox 360 have been moved to the Ouya.
Any thoughts about bringing them to Steam or Desura?
Any canucks got their copy yet? I'm still waiting....
Are there any more of these left? I would be greatly interested in this as I am a big fan of the classic JRPG.
@td741 not me. Still waiting in BC. Nothing yet. :-s
liquitek, I'll get another one out to you. PM me your real name and I'll take care of it right away. Everyone's has been sent, some multiple times, but it seems some are still going missing. I won't know unless someone tells me. If anyone else's is still not there, please let me know so I can take care of it.
Not here yet, but technically I never "ordered" one, just traded some mish mish.
Still no news Rover.... I've sent you a pm about a month ago (or maybe even more)? but no news.
Come on termis, lets go play Pier Solar... #-o
D'oh, I must have missed it... sorry dude. :(
How and where do I order a copy? How much? Do you do Paypal?
https://web.archive.org/web/2000/http://www.frozenutopia.com/purchase.html
Can someone point me to a mini review with no spoilers?
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2012/10/mysterious-song.html
Quote from: Xak on 09/08/2013, 06:38 PMCan someone point me to a mini review with no spoilers?
You can also learn more about the game here-
https://www.superpcenginegrafx.net/mysterious_song/about.html
Quote from: BlueBMW on 09/08/2013, 10:46 AMCome on termis, lets go play Pier Solar... #-o
Them's fightin' words. ;)
Got it - thanks :)
I haven't received my pre-ordered copy ... :(
So... Rover, this is blunt, but I've got a few things stuck in my craw:
*Why was mailing after mailing thrown down a black hole without ever paying 80¢ tracking to figure out what was going on or reassure the customers?
*After mailings continued to disappear for, like, a year, why wasn't a big box sent to Keranu or someone in the continental U.S. where mail can be sent internationally without vanishing into the Bermuda Triangle?
*Why the sudden bargain-bin purging of all remaining MS stock on the forums, with no advance notice, no email to prior customers, and no announcement on the Frozen Utopia webpage?
*Why did the ebay listing show some guy's hand getting fingerprints all over the disc? Why not clear pictures of the nice artwork and pristine games in boxes?
*Why the stubborn, preemptive vow to never do a reprint? Reprints are cheap, the game was barely advertised on its release, English-speaking Turbo gamers are starved for RPG's, and ITS A GOOD GAME. There's going to be a continuous trickle of demand for more copies. Are you allergic to money?
*Why were all of the games advertised on FU and the back of the MS manual (Dragon Arm, Valkyrie Midnight, Jungle Brothers, Xymati, Project Monolith, Neutopia III, etc., etc., etc.) abandoned for yet another game (Lucretia) and a whole new company (Eponasoft)?
*Why repeat the same mistakes on Lucretia, open preorders, and announce pie-in-the-sky release dates when there's still a crap-ton of work left to do on that game?
*Why don't you advertise either Eponasoft or FU in your signature instead of a how-to site full of dead links?
Vestcunt, please stop sugar-coating your comments and lobbing softballs.
Seriously :pcgs:
I'm going to avoid 99.99% of the issues you raised, but I will say this: I don't care what projects nodtveidt commits to, nor do I care if said projects are cancelled/delayed/etc. As long as he is contributing, in some way, to PCE goodness, then I feel it is his prerogative to choose what he wants to do. This is the only way to move forward: go with your heart. (Trite, yet true.)
That said, I agree that prematurely opening pre-orders is a mistake. He is entering into a contract, guaranteeing a deliverable. THIS IS THE SOURCE OF ALL PAIN. IT MUST BE AVOIDED. Fundraising via pre-orders might sound good in theory, but it is a bitter fruit that stains our hands and TurboPads.
TRUTH: Rover deserves our support, financial and otherwise, for all the time & energy he pours into PCE development. The current model, where the development team makes all the sacrifices and takes all the risks, is flawed: it creates stress, frustration and pain—three things that can grind any project to a halt.
GENUINE SUPPORT: If folks want to support PCE development by donating money/resources to Rover (with the understanding that it is a donation to help him pay his bills, NOT a guarantee/contract to deliver a finished product)...well, I think that would be kool.
Sadly, I don't think many folks would "donate" without expecting something in return, so I freely admit that I don't have a solution to the conundrum.
RESPECT: vestcunt, you know I respect you...and you raised valid points. I would never stop you from questioning the decisions made. That said, I want Rover to know that we, collectively, recognize the harsh realities of PCE development. Simply pressing and distributing a CD-ROM is a hellish amount of work, let alone the initial creation of assets/coding/testing/bug fixing/optimizing/flan eating.
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I would say that development of a game with that level of detail, even on platforms like PC, isn't for the faint of heart. Rover should get support from all of us :D (unless he does a sequel to Gunboat or something of that caliber :P)
That said, I would like to know if you have a donation link/account anywhere. Wouldn't mind to donate some money to someone who's doing such an amazing work (I don't buy the games because I don't have my obey compliant machine anymore).
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why was mailing after mailing thrown down a black hole without ever paying 80¢ tracking to figure out what was going on or reassure the customers?
Ever since the USPS allowed doing it online through Paypal, not a single order has gone missing. Tracking has been done for quite awhile now, and every order shipped with tracking has indeed arrived. Any reports of shipments not arriving were from the previous shipments that were done by hand and not tracked. Emails *have* been sent to many customers, explaining the situation, and news was written about it on forums as well as on the page.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*After mailings continued to disappear for, like, a year, why wasn't a big box sent to Keranu or someone in the continental U.S. where mail can be sent internationally without vanishing into the Bermuda Triangle?
Keranu was originally doing the mailings, and he did a great job. It was not until international mailings from here in PR started that things started going missing. When the mailings shifted over to us, Keranu was very busy at the time and I wanted to take the workload off of him. Maybe this mess could have been avoided by having him continue to do the mailings, but what's done is done.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why the sudden bargain-bin purging of all remaining MS stock on the forums, with no advance notice, no email to prior customers, and no announcement on the Frozen Utopia webpage?
Why not? Why not give some people a chance to snag the game a bit cheaper, people who could not swing the $40? Not everyone is made of money, and they simply were not moving any longer at $40. They sold like wildfire at $15, and now more people can enjoy the game. It's about getting it in the hands of more people.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why did the ebay listing show some guy's hand getting fingerprints all over the disc? Why not clear pictures of the nice artwork and pristine games in boxes?
I have no idea what you are referring to.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why the stubborn, preemptive vow to never do a reprint? Reprints are cheap, the game was barely advertised on its release, English-speaking Turbo gamers are starved for RPG's, and ITS A GOOD GAME. There's going to be a continuous trickle of demand for more copies. Are you allergic to money?
This isn't about money, it's about OBEY. I also don't feel like disturbing MSR's grave... the game is finished, out the door, done with, gone. There is absolutely no need to go through the expense of a second pressing, especially since the game has already been ripped and put up online for free. Doing a second run would just give the impression that we want to ride the coattails of a single project for as long as possible without ever doing anything new.
If there was a huge, overwhelming demand for a reprint, I would consider it. But without such a demand, there's simply no point in going through the process yet again. I would rather use my time to work on something new.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why were all of the games advertised on FU and the back of the MS manual (Dragon Arm, Valkyrie Midnight, Jungle Brothers, Xymati, Project Monolith, Neutopia III, etc., etc., etc.) abandoned for yet another game (Lucretia) and a whole new company (Eponasoft)?
They weren't. Eponasoft was formed in 2007 as a PC and Nintendo DS development group. Once it seemed obvious that the Nintendo DS aspect was going to go nowhere, it shifted focus to the PC Engine as well. Eponasoft functions as a multiplatform, team-per-production group, whereas Frozen Utopia functions as a PC Engine-exclusive core-team development group. Different development strategies, but same overall goal... make new games.
To answer the specifics about each of the games you mention:
Dragon Arm is still in the conceptual stage. The character artist is still developing sketches and fleshing out the character designs.
Valkyrie Midnight was put on hold when Seldane left. It has never been put back on the burner and won't until some other projects are taken care of first.
Jungle Bros is lord cack's project and is currently suffering the game designer's version of writer's block. Paranoia Dragon is still making its music, however.
The PC Engine version of Xymati is a collaboration between MindRec and Eponasoft. It has not been abandoned, but the level of technical expertise required to complete it was above and beyond my current abilities at the time. It is still in the works. Working on Lucretia has given me the necessary level of skill to complete Xymati.
Monolith is currently lacking artists and will resume as soon as this void is filled.
Neutopia III was canceled due to trademark issues.
There are other projects which are not even known to the general public, and they remain under wraps on purpose. Equuskia has two projects of her own under the Eponasoft label, I have a solo project under the Eponasoft label, and there are four other projects with various people... one under the Frozen Utopia banner and three under Eponasoft. There are also projects which really were abandoned for various reasons that are either not known about or were forgotten about.
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Mysterious Song II: Eternal SilenceWhy so many projects? Two reasons. One, I can't stand to be doing nothing. If a project reaches a standstill, I can't pause working until it resumes; I need to keep busy, so I work on something else until it resumes. Two, having a variety of things to do prevents burnout, which is a huge problem for people like me when we focus too long on one thing.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why repeat the same mistakes on Lucretia, open preorders, and announce pie-in-the-sky release dates when there's still a crap-ton of work left to do on that game?
This was not my decision, unfortunately. I would not have done it so early, even though we were right on schedule. I am not the one who runs Eponasoft, I'm simply the project manager/coder. It was a fuckup, a bad move, a mistake. And now I am the one who has to deal with the fallout.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 01:40 AM*Why don't you advertise either Eponasoft or FU in your signature instead of a how-to site full of dead links?
My signature is my preference, not anyone else's. Why does your signature say "Topic Adjourned." rather than containing a link to VestCunt.com? :lol:
Wow, thanks for the straight answers. I worried you might have perceived Vestcoat's inquiry as an attack rather than genuine questions and gotten a little snarky on him, but I'm glad you didn't. Your honesty is much appreciated.
Responding in a snarky, condescending manner would be a total dick move and I try not to be a dick. All of this has been a huge learning experience for everyone involved, and there have been pains and stumbling blocks along the way. Nothing is ever learned by being an ass except "hey, that dude was an ass". :lol:
If there ever was demand for an MSR reprint, I would at least fix a few things in it. For one, I am going over the map designs right now and I am noticing a number of tile errors, especially on the Illus map. Map 25 in Ziemja's Canticle has an incorrect segment that prevents it from being completed, so I would also fix that. The bonus minigame has a couple of flaws in it as well that would need to be corrected. That's about as much as can be fixed in it without committing to a huge restoration effort. One of the gripes about the game so far is that the enemy designs are lacking and limited in number. Also, of course, the game is too short. Instead of trying to fix those design flaws though, I would rather do them correctly in the sequel.
Quote from: The Old Rover on 10/20/2013, 10:19 AMMonolith is currently lacking artists and will resume as soon as this void is filled.
Really? This is news to me, why has it not been mentioned on the Monolith dev forums? I might have jumped in at the time quite prepared to do some spriting work.
Personally, I slowed down my work on the background tiles partly awaiting clarification on several level sets, but mostly because the development seemed to grind to a halt with a lack of any updates on how the game was progressing. Then you seemed to move on to other things so I assumed that the whole project was either on hold or cancelled because there was nothing posted on the dev forums about the current status.
There was certianly enough art to build a lot of the game, allowing for some temporary elements to be upgraded later. Basic placeholder sprites can be easily generated and maps can be adjusted later when more art is complete. I don't understand how this can cause the sudden halt to production?
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 12:32 PMReally? This is news to me, why has it not been mentioned on the Monolith dev forums? I might have jumped in at the time quite prepared to do some spriting work.
I had hired someone to fill in for Keranu while he was away. And I do mean "hired"... as in, paid money to... he did a few sprites and then disappeared. Nando was doing the cutscenes but then got busy with other things.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 12:32 PMPersonally, I slowed down my work on the background tiles partly awaiting clarification on several level sets, but mostly because the development seemed to grind to a halt with a lack of any updates on how the game was progressing. Then you seemed to move on to other things so I assumed that the whole project was either on hold or cancelled because there was nothing posted on the dev forums about the current status.
I'm not big on giving regular updates; that's why I tend to just list out the work to be done and let everyone work at their own pace. There seems to be less stress on a project that way.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 12:32 PMThere was certianly enough art to build a lot of the game, allowing for some temporary elements to be upgraded later. Basic placeholder sprites can be easily generated and maps can be adjusted later when more art is complete. I don't understand how this can cause the sudden halt to production?
There is plenty done so far using what resources it has already. There's just not a whole lot more I can do right now without new sprites. I do not like to use placeholder resources because it is an inefficient way to spend development time, especially considering things like frame count or even size can change, so things sometimes have to be done more than once. I prefer to work with finalized resources. If something is stalled because of that, then that's okay... the project will resume when it can. It's not a huge deal. :)
Quote from: The Old Rover on 10/20/2013, 12:57 PMI had hired someone to fill in for Keranu while he was away. And I do mean "hired"... as in, paid money to... he did a few sprites and then disappeared. Nando was doing the cutscenes but then got busy with other things.
With the multitude of free artists who are enthusiastic about PCE, why would you even consider paying someone? Seems like a waste of money, and a great way to get an inconsistent art style with the game.
QuoteI'm not big on giving regular updates; that's why I tend to just list out the work to be done and let everyone work at their own pace. There seems to be less stress on a project that way.
You've got plenty of Lucretia update videos on YouTube. Probably more of those than the rest of your projects combined.
It would appear that not giving your team regular updates on projects they're invested in leads them to believe you have bailed for something else that you're starting/posting about.
That might seem less stressful because no one is communicating, but is probably more of a problem in the long run.
QuoteThere is plenty done so far using what resources it has already. There's just not a whole lot more I can do right now without new sprites. I do not like to use placeholder resources because it is an inefficient way to spend development time, especially considering things like frame count or even size can change, so things sometimes have to be done more than once. I prefer to work with finalized resources. If something is stalled because of that, then that's okay... the project will resume when it can. It's not a huge deal. :)
I disagree with this. You should have set guidelines for art sizes and frame counts so you can plan ahead and get away with placeholders.
and if you're using something as simple as a #define, you can relocate things in VRAM with about 5 seconds of work.
same goes for frame counts.
Thanks for all of the answers Rover. You explained most of my gripes away and the others don't weigh on me now that I've voiced them. My apologies for the dick tone. I'll continue to support whatever you do.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMWith the multitude of free artists who are enthusiastic about PCE, why would you even consider paying someone? Seems like a waste of money, and a great way to get an inconsistent art style with the game.
It
was a waste of money and I hope the jackass never returns, honestly. I really like Keranu's style, and of course, that was the first thing this dope insulted before he gave me pixels that don't hold a candle to Keranu's sprite work.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMYou've got plenty of Lucretia update videos on YouTube. Probably more of those than the rest of your projects combined.
Only because its development moved the fastest. I've never put together a game as quickly as Lucretia. But take note that no new videos have been posted lately.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMIt would appear that not giving your team regular updates on projects they're invested in leads them to believe you have bailed for something else that you're starting/posting about.
You're probably right.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMThat might seem less stressful because no one is communicating, but is probably more of a problem in the long run.
This is probably right too.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMI disagree with this. You should have set guidelines for art sizes and frame counts so you can plan ahead and get away with placeholders.
and if you're using something as simple as a #define, you can relocate things in VRAM with about 5 seconds of work.
same goes for frame counts.
I like to give a lot of artistic freedom to the artists. That's why they're artists and not just pixel-making machines. :lol: So sometimes, things change around. We reorganized Lucretia's entire level 1 VRAM map four times before we finalized it because we had new things to add. It eventually settled, but it took a lot of reworking to get right. While some might argue that this is "bad design", I disagree strongly... it's dynamic design, and makes things more loose and free.
Quote from: guest on 10/20/2013, 03:58 PMThanks for all of the answers Rover. You explained most of my gripes away and the others don't weigh on me now that I've voiced them. My apologies for the dick tone. I'll continue to support whatever you do.
No worries dude... thanks for being civil and cool. :)
...peace, love and harmony snuggled together in pcefxland once again...
Quote from: esteban on 10/20/2013, 06:06 PM...peace, love and harmony snuggled together in pcefxland once again...
*sighs peacefully*
Quote from: The Old Rover on 10/20/2013, 04:07 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMIt would appear that not giving your team regular updates on projects they're invested in leads them to believe you have bailed for something else that you're starting/posting about.
You're probably right.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/20/2013, 03:57 PMThat might seem less stressful because no one is communicating, but is probably more of a problem in the long run.
This is probably right too.
This.
For the sake of smooth operation on future projects, don't be afraid to over-update everyone on progress. I usually chat or email Arkhan on a daily basis regarding our games and it really helps to be in the loop. I have had too many bad experiences when I spent months drawing art and the programmer just gave up and moved on to something else that if I even see a hint of that, I'm gonna seriously reconsider my options.