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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
Hi Guys:
Well, I thought I would give you Shrapnel's Official position on downloadable games. We do offer some downloads, we try to make this work, if the file size is small enough, and there is some reason to do it...
But, here's the rub(s):
1. Bandwidth - it's expensive and a large download that is popular eats system resources. Because we allow downloads of our demos, we have already had to add a dedicated server just for that purpose. A popular game may push us to a third server and each server is expensive to monitor and maintain, not to mention the bandwidth charges.
2. Reviews. Alot of sites and mags won't review a game that doesn't have a printed manual.
3. Piracy. By putting the manual in with a download, you invite even more of this type of behavior.
Thanks for listening...
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August 1st, 2003, 05:18 PM
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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
Any chance that you might be able to find a decent distributor in Europe then?
Having to pay double or triple the price because of shipping costs will also encourage piracy. Or just refusal to buy it from the more honest gamers, who don't know SE and don't know what they will be missing  . |
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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
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Any chance that you might be able to find a decent distributor in Europe then?
Having to pay double or triple the price because of shipping costs will also encourage piracy. Or just refusal to buy it from the more honest gamers, who don't know SE and don't know what they will be missing .
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There is one in the UK, I think. Someone else probably knows the exact address.
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August 12th, 2003, 08:08 AM
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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
it's probably on their site
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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
the exact adress is http://www.sps-systems.co.uk/index2.htm. Space Empire : Star Fury is for pre-order at 39,99£.
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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
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2. Reviews. Alot of sites and mags won't review a game that doesn't have a printed manual.
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A lot of sites will also reem any game that doesn't have the latest graphics, the hippest publisher that hands out the most candy to them, and so on. I wouldn't be too concerned about sites that get iffy on a game without a printed manual. In fact, you're probably better off if those sites don't review the game.
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August 28th, 2003, 10:23 AM
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Re: downloadable Version, the 2nd!
hi, welcome to the forums. may i hit you with a hammer?
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