30-07-2005 11:43									#1
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why not get the request /demand in early

	30-07-2005 14:14									#2
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Good idea Platman

Play Hard

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	30-07-2005 16:44									#3
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quote: Originally posted by Platypus Rex why not get the request /demand in early

probably wont since too many bugs unresolved would lead to bad press
I mean, the release will have enough complaints as it is

I am sure as lots of nitpickers be about, ya know?

	30-07-2005 18:10									#4
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I must agree with the old fart....

	30-07-2005 18:21									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Donegeal I must agree with the old fart....

Wich one? So far, at least three of us posted here...

Btw, if they release a demo one week or two before the game, ok...

	30-07-2005 18:48									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Donegeal I must agree with the old fart....

That would be OLD FART & FELLOW LAW DAWG {former Federal}

I mean not like we aint got demonstrating clowns here

	30-07-2005 19:05									#7
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, as I would not play it in case it would spoil the real experience.

quote: Originally posted by Aro Wich one? So far, at least three of us posted here...

	30-07-2005 20:49									#8
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Firaxis shouldn't waste resources on silly demos.

	30-07-2005 21:35									#9
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99% of all demos released doesn't really show how the game is, except if you have abselutely no idea at all what the game is about
In only shows the basic interface, but except from that it can't be used... I would defently prefer to have the game released earlier than to have them waste time on a demo

	30-07-2005 22:04									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Adagio 99% of all demos released doesn't really show how the game is, except if you have abselutely no idea at all what the game is about In only shows the basic interface, but except from that it can't be used... I would defently prefer to have the game released earlier than to have them waste time on a demo

Yeah, you're right.
But I'm so eager to put my hands on any piece of the game!

I need professional help. "Can a PC game be too adictive?"

	30-07-2005 22:08									#11
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I like demos because they let you lnow if the game can run on your computer.
Apart from that, they may tell if you'll loathe the game, but not much else.

	30-07-2005 22:18									#12
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I really liked the SMAC demo. 100 turn limit as I recall.

	30-07-2005 22:35									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Aro But I'm so eager to put my hands on any piece of the game!

Same here, that's why I want them to finish the game before starting on the demo

	30-07-2005 22:47									#14
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For those of us with older computers, a demo would help a lot. If I'm not confident it's at least playable, I'm not likely to buy it right away.

	30-07-2005 22:51									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Adagio Same here, that's why I want them to finish the game before starting on the demo

I know, I know... I just can't help myself.

	30-07-2005 22:59									#16
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I'd even like to beta test the game, even though it probably contains 1000+ bugs and has lots of missing features and what else can be in the beta... so far I haven't heard about a leaked beta though

	30-07-2005 23:14									#17
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quote: so far I haven't heard about a leaked beta though

And all the 6 people who have are currently hogtied in the Firaxis basement .

	31-07-2005 01:01									#18
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quote: Originally posted by Adagio I'd even like to beta test the game, even though it probably contains 1000+ bugs and has lots of missing features and what else can be in the beta... so far I haven't heard about a leaked beta though

OMG! You'd even like to beta test... EVEN... like? EVEN???

Oh, man, I'd *L*O*V*E* beta test Civ IV!
I am exactly what they need: A regular guy, not so good, not so bad, playing in a regular computer, not so new, not so old, at average levels, not too low, not too high... Well, you got the pic.

Why they never picked me???

Firaxis! What an old bag like me have to do to beta test Civ IV? I'll do everything... Everything legal, of course.

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thanks for reading between my lines all


sounds like I need a new video card and more ram

Onces its real close will Firaxis let it be known the offical requirements?

	31-07-2005 01:55									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Platypus Rex thanks for reading between my lines all sounds like I need a new video card and more ram Onces its real close will Firaxis let it be known the offical requirements?

no

usually they lie

tell us one thing.and do another

starts here..they

1-kiss us

2-take our money

3-$t!ck it 2 us

	31-07-2005 02:19									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Aro Why they never picked me??? Firaxis! What an old bag like me have to do to beta test Civ IV? I'll do everything... Everything legal, of course.

Rule number 1: to become a beta tester, you have not to want to be one.

	31-07-2005 02:29									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Solver Rule number 1: to become a beta tester, you have not to want to be one.

kinda like going to a big city/urban environment with plenty to do and doing a survey on best TV shows when they should go to an area with less available entertainment with the people whom actually watch the shows.

But hold da presses..they dont care about whether you like the show but whether you will purchase products/services advertised..



Admit it Sheeple, we are gonna buy that Game whether we get the demo or not

	31-07-2005 03:00									#23
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Demos are not a waste.

SMAC proved that a 100 turn limit demo can make you fall in love with a game and beg for more.

I still think that a lack of a demo very often indicates a publishers lack of faith in their own game.

	31-07-2005 03:12									#24
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quote: Originally posted by vee4473 Demos are not a waste. SMAC proved that a 100 turn limit demo can make you fall in love with a game and beg for more. I still think that a lack of a demo very often indicates a publishers lack of faith in their own game.

I think people will B!@tcH about a demo because it wont do this or that when in fact a demo is not meant to be the full monty

	31-07-2005 03:24									#25
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quote: Originally posted by Aro OMG! You'd even like to beta test... EVEN... like? EVEN??? Oh, man, I'd *L*O*V*E* beta test Civ IV!

I used the word even because I know a lot of people who don't want to touch beta software

Oh, and I have already had a couple of dreams about me playing this game, and IIRC both of those dreams I was "only" playing the beta

	31-07-2005 03:38									#26
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quote: I used the word even because I know a lot of people who don't want to touch beta software

Like who ?

	31-07-2005 04:04									#27
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Most of my offline friends, and I've read several (read: many) posts (on different forums*) by some people I've forgotten who directly said they didn't want to try beta software because it can ruin the gaming experience when the full game is released and it crashes all the time, and lots of features are missing and bla bla bla

*I believe I've read a recent post here on 'Poly too






But PLEASE Firaxis, make me a beta tester of Civ4

	31-07-2005 04:11									#28
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Yes, actually I also said something to that extent here, that being an early beta tester can ruin some of the gaming experience (early as in not getting an advance copy a month before release, but testing during production). However, if I were offered a position on the beta team, I'm not sure I'd be able to refuse, this being Civ .

quote: But PLEASE Firaxis, make me a beta tester of Civ4

And by saying that you lose any chance of being a tester ever .

	31-07-2005 05:17									#29
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quote: Originally posted by Solver quote: But PLEASE Firaxis, make me a beta tester of Civ4 And by saying that you lose any chance of being a tester ever .

Why?

But it would be cool... being civ!


Edited, misundestood

	31-07-2005 10:05									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Grandpa Troll Admit it Sheeple, we are gonna buy that Game whether we get the demo or not

quilty as charged


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