Limited edition/special edition

Sub Commander · 08-21-09, 02:04 PM

Please give us a wonderfull collection box or whatever u wanna call it that includes a reqognition manual and the lot, atleast that its worth buying, not some plastic toys.

Sonarman · 08-21-09, 04:05 PM

Yes, and let the devs have a hand in the creation of the stuff in the tin or at least approve it, not the "geniuses" in the marketing dept. No more medals, notepads and badges with a Typhoon on one side and a frigate with a helicopter on the reverse etc.

How about a strategy guide, a "wizz wheel", a printed chart etc things that actually add value and are useful for playing the game. Microprose and Dynamix et al managed decent indepth manuals 20 years ago why can't we do it now?

Stealth Hunter · 08-21-09, 10:22 PM

^Because Microprose and Dynamix were dedicated to bringing their fans and future consumers quality games to enjoy for years to come, unlike most of the devs today who are focused only on making money. It's modders who have to/end up making games worthwhile in the end, not the company of origin.

Dynamix will always be my favorite. Oh if only they were around today.

Whatever happened to Damon Slye anyway? He made some great games.

Sub Commander · 08-22-09, 03:21 AM

I heard the Sh 4 special edition was pretty bad, I WANT MY REQOGNITION MANUAL

Hmuda · 08-22-09, 06:35 AM

And please do not make exclusive in-game content for pre-oders, special editions and retail-specific pre-orders. Only physical goodies, that most people could care less about, but leave the game complete and equal for every player.

Sailor Steve · 08-22-09, 02:04 PM

The only problem I have with a recognition manual is that it will be outdated the minute a patch or mod adds new ships.

A whiz-wheel would be beautiful, especially if based on Hitman's work.

TDK1044 · 08-22-09, 02:40 PM

The problem is that the Devs have no control over this. It's handled by a totally different arm of the company.

ajrimmer42 · 08-22-09, 03:44 PM

How about a big red button that you plug into your usb port and you can use it for launching torps

That would be cool.

XLjedi · 08-22-09, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ajrimmer42

How about a big red button that you plug into your usb port and you can use it for launching torps

That would be cool.

I have a profile on my Saitek X52 that lets me use the up down flip switches to raise/lower my scopes.

Sonarman · 08-23-09, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

The problem is that the Devs have no control over this. It's handled by a totally different arm of the company.

Yup, that's why the SH4 limited box was so bad, why can't they simply pass the artwork through the game's project manager for their seal of approval?

FIREWALL · 08-24-09, 12:28 AM

Seems like the trend in Manual's in today games is PDF format.

You have a better chance of getting a little sub shaped whistle than, a decent Manual.

Highbury · 08-24-09, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Whatever happened to Damon Slye anyway? He made some great games.

He runs Mad Otter Games.. they do that free to play online WWI Flight Game, Ace of Aces.

& I agree with what Hmuda said about in-game special features.. I hate that crap. Make the software the same for everyone, give in-box bonuses for special editions.

Rip · 08-26-09, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronblood

I have a profile on my Saitek X52 that lets me use the up down flip switches to raise/lower my scopes.

Damn never thought about using mine. Too bad there isn't much chance for TrackIR support.

08-27-09, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sub Commander

Please give us a wonderfull collection box or whatever u wanna call it that includes a reqognition manual and the lot, atleast that its worth buying, not some plastic toys.

that would be nice too but i still want a plastic sh5 u-boat to play with in my bathtub

it would be a great marketing ploy if they gave away say 200 free genuine reproduction replicas of a u-boat or something like that to randomly selected serial numbers or included winning certificates with the original release version for the first buyers of sh5. that would reward the loyal supporters of the franchise as well as increase sales of the game.

FIREWALL · 08-27-09, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The only problem I have with a recognition manual is that it will be outdated the minute a patch or mod adds new ships.

A whiz-wheel would be beautiful, especially if based on Hitman's work.

So right.

I like the idea of a whiz wheel.

It would fit in the game case and make up for the crummy manual.

08-21-09, 02:04 PM	#1
Sub Commander Mate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 55 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Limited edition/special edition Please give us a wonderfull collection box or whatever u wanna call it that includes a reqognition manual and the lot, atleast that its worth buying, not some plastic toys.

08-21-09, 04:05 PM	#2
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,392 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Yes, and let the devs have a hand in the creation of the stuff in the tin or at least approve it, not the "geniuses" in the marketing dept. No more medals, notepads and badges with a Typhoon on one side and a frigate with a helicopter on the reverse etc. How about a strategy guide, a "wizz wheel", a printed chart etc things that actually add value and are useful for playing the game. Microprose and Dynamix et al managed decent indepth manuals 20 years ago why can't we do it now? __________________ "The action is simulated...the excitement is real!" Microprose Simulation Software.

08-22-09, 06:35 AM	#5
Hmuda Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 133 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	And please do not make exclusive in-game content for pre-oders, special editions and retail-specific pre-orders. Only physical goodies, that most people could care less about, but leave the game complete and equal for every player. __________________

08-22-09, 02:04 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The only problem I have with a recognition manual is that it will be outdated the minute a patch or mod adds new ships. A whiz-wheel would be beautiful, especially if based on Hitman's work. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-22-09, 03:44 PM	#8
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	How about a big red button that you plug into your usb port and you can use it for launching torps That would be cool. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

08-21-09, 10:22 PM	#3
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	^Because Microprose and Dynamix were dedicated to bringing their fans and future consumers quality games to enjoy for years to come, unlike most of the devs today who are focused only on making money. It's modders who have to/end up making games worthwhile in the end, not the company of origin. Dynamix will always be my favorite. Oh if only they were around today. Whatever happened to Damon Slye anyway? He made some great games.

08-22-09, 03:21 AM	#4
Sub Commander Mate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 55 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	I heard the Sh 4 special edition was pretty bad, I WANT MY REQOGNITION MANUAL

08-22-09, 02:40 PM	#7
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	The problem is that the Devs have no control over this. It's handled by a totally different arm of the company.

08-24-09, 12:28 AM	#11
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Seems like the trend in Manual's in today games is PDF format. You have a better chance of getting a little sub shaped whistle than, a decent Manual. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???