Would you pay more for an extensive manual?

Safe-Keeper · 06-25-06, 09:10 PM

I ranted earlier about the decline of the manuals that come with games, and I wanted to see how many people agree. My dream SHIV package:

The game disc (optional, but would be rather nice to have).
Historical footage (on the DVD).
Extensive manual detailing every feature of the game, including some strategies.
Historical manual detailing vessels, events, nations, leaders, weapons, combat, doctrine, organization, strategy, blueprints, flotillas, famous subs, ships, and captains, museum/web site recommendations for third party research, and so on.
Reference maps, tables, etc.
Maybe some tiny thing like a sticker, pin, or whatever.

Believe it or not, even if all this amounted to up towards $70, I'd still buy it.

View Poll Results: If Ubi released two packed versions of SHIV, which'd you buy?
I'd pay more for the version with the extended manual.	56	77.78%
I'd buy the one with the SH3-style manual.	10	13.89%
Don't care/don't know.	6	8.33%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

06-25-06, 09:10 PM	#1
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Would you pay more for an extensive manual? I ranted earlier about the decline of the manuals that come with games, and I wanted to see how many people agree. My dream SHIV package: The game disc (optional, but would be rather nice to have). Historical footage (on the DVD). Extensive manual detailing every feature of the game, including some strategies. Historical manual detailing vessels, events, nations, leaders, weapons, combat, doctrine, organization, strategy, blueprints, flotillas, famous subs, ships, and captains, museum/web site recommendations for third party research, and so on. Reference maps, tables, etc. Maybe some tiny thing like a sticker, pin, or whatever. Believe it or not, even if all this amounted to up towards $70, I'd still buy it. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper. Last edited by Safe-Keeper; 06-25-06 at 09:21 PM.