redunion1940 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 So with the forum change will it be a few days while you update everything, before you verify those who are registered have already preordered the game? Just asking Quote
Chris Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 OK - well, the pre-order builds will no longer be hosted on the forums. They'll be hosted on Desura, which is a Steam-like service. I have a record of everyone who pre-ordered the game, and we'll email everyone a Desura key so they can claim their pre-order. I'm going to try and set up something so the pre-orderers have special forum badges, but we'll see if that's feasible. Quote
Haddock Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Is there going to be a separate pre-orderers/beta testers forum as well? Quote
Sathra Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 The pre-orders will now be serviced through Desura, so the forum is no longer segregated into normal people and pre-orderers. Anyone can read the bug reports and pre-order discussions, although they obviously can’t take part until they pre-order! Looks like there will be, but it won't be private like it was on the old forums. It'll help make the forums seem more active (since we went through about a month with apparently no activity since it was all in the pre-order forums) and let non-pre-orderers get a better idea of what's going on. Quote
Tango Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Do you have any idea when Desura will have pre-orders live? I cant wait to get my hands on the beta! Quote
raidsoft Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 To get badges or whatnot here on the forum, maybe you could have a system that allows us to link our game key (when we get it) to our forum account? Quote
Chris Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Raidsoft - yup, that's what we're working on now. Quote
Tweakd Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 So I see. Nice badge Chris. Although I highly doubt you paid for it Quote
Chris Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Yeah, I've paid more than anyone else for access to the game Hopefully we can get the linking system up very soon. Premium people should be able to select green usernames and custom user titles too. The actual badges aren't that nice, but maybe we'll get something professional done further down the line. Quote
Tweakd Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 But what have you gained Chris, what have you gained? A small following of X-Com fanatics is the answer. And most probably the greatest X-Com successor. Quote
Gauddlike Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 A small following of X-Com fanatics is the answer. That is probably enough to keep anyone awake at night. Quote
RavenX Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 That's cool coming up with the badges thing and linking our game keys. It's a decent way of fighting piracy without invasive DRM as well. Just make sure not to leave anyone out who pre-ordered, Chris Quote
H3llb0und Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 Any ETA for when we can pre-order the game? I really want to give you my money Quote
Gauddlike Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 If anyone wants to send me their money I will pass it along when I get around to it, maybe. Oh wait no that's Paypal. Quote
Tweakd Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 If anyone wants to send me their money I will pass it along when I get around to it, maybe.Oh wait no that's Paypal. Pay-up Pal - It's daylight robbery I tells ya! Quote
Chris Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 I am *hoping* we can soft launch the pre-orders this weekend, and then officially re-launch the project in about 2 weeks on Saturday. Which would co-incide with Build V8 coming out. Dates subject to change. Quote
windex Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 what does soft launch mean? Limited data like a demo, an older version of the beta, or just you will be taking only a few pre-orders on a first come first serve basis. Quote
windex Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Ok, I guess I know what you mean. Its just not a big official promotional launch. Quick and short for those already in the know. Is that it? Needless to say I would very much appreciate that if you can do it. I am looking forward to this game in what ever state its in and can hardly wait. Edited October 28, 2011 by windex Quote
Chris Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Basically we'll bring the site operational and open up pre-orders so people can buy the game, but not advertise it. That way if there's problems only a few people will be affected rather than hundreds. Quote
Sathra Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Add a mild request not to mention it on reddit for a while too maybe? Quote
RavenX Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 and let non-pre-orderers get a better idea of what's going on. They deserve nothing I say!! They don't have the faith in the game to shell out a pittance of money...let them not eat cake! Quote
anotherdevil Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I thought the cake was a lie... Or was that a different game... =P Quote
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