Would you pay more for an extensive manual?

DeepSix · 06-26-06, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I already know more about the subject than any game developer manual could offer. Most of you do, too.

Good point. On the other hand, if it came with a facsimile inclusion of The Fleet Type Submarine, I wouldn't mind.

STEED · 06-26-06, 07:13 AM

Why pay extra for a extended manual which is bound to be full of waffle and stuff that makes no sense. Stick with books or the internet for the info you want.

U-Bones · 06-26-06, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Why pay extra for a extended manual which is bound to be full of waffle and stuff that makes no sense. Stick with books or the internet for the info you want.

Agree, the devs should stick to documentation - listing what key does what in the game and what not.

NEON DEON · 06-26-06, 08:47 AM

I used to go into the store and identify old Microprose games by picking up the box. They were always much heavier than most other PC games due to their extensive manuals that came with game. TF 1942 even came with an American or flip it over Japanese recognition book. It was kewl. And-------, if you are not a sub guru like me, then you would be quite happy with all the documentation the game provides you on purchase.

So, for the general public and me, I voted yes to I would pay more for a better manual.

Safe-Keeper · 06-26-06, 10:13 AM

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Why pay extra for a extended manual which is bound to be full of waffle and stuff that makes no sense. Stick with books or the Internet for the info you want.

The Firefight Reference Guide wasn't full of waffle:p.

STEED · 06-26-06, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

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Why pay extra for a extended manual which is bound to be full of waffle and stuff that makes no sense. Stick with books or the Internet for the info you want.

The Firefight Reference Guide wasn't full of waffle:p.

Cheek:p

DeepSix · 06-26-06, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Why pay extra for a extended manual which is bound to be full of waffle and stuff that makes no sense. Stick with books or the internet for the info you want.

Well, that depends - is there syrup for the waffles?:p (Sorry for waffling the thread a little....)

Safe-Keeper · 06-26-06, 10:47 AM

I prefer booklet over printed Web site any day. Lots easier to handle. So there's that advantage, too.

06-26-06, 12:16 PM

I still have my Their Finest Hour manual, and the game too. It's fun to look at, even if I do know a lot of the stuff. There's always more, and I'd be willing to pay for it.

Rosencrantz · 06-26-06, 03:28 PM

Neal wrote:

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I already know more about the subject than any game developer manual could offer. Most of you do, too.

Can't say that better. Orig. doc's, I mean RL manuals would be something but that's something we won't see, at least not printed. Like steed wrote: let's find books and use the net.

-RC-

Highbury · 06-26-06, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I still have my Their Finest Hour manual, and the game too. It's fun to look at, even if I do know a lot of the stuff. There's always more, and I'd be willing to pay for it.

Exactly. I still have most of my old ones for the good games if it was a good manual. I'll even bet that most of the ppl who say it is not necessary with books, internet etc have a few around still that they couldn't part with even though they have more detailed books on the topic.

Immacolata · 06-28-06, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Highbury

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I still have my Their Finest Hour manual, and the game too. It's fun to look at, even if I do know a lot of the stuff. There's always more, and I'd be willing to pay for it.

Exactly. I still have most of my old ones for the good games if it was a good manual. I'll even bet that most of the ppl who say it is not necessary with books, internet etc have a few around still that they couldn't part with even though they have more detailed books on the topic.

I don't care any more. I used to love good manuals. I'd be happy to see one, but pay extra? Nah, feels like being one of those fools buying "collector's editions". I'd just worry too much about having paid extra for paper when I know they shipped a buggy game.

Immacolata · 06-28-06, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

I prefer booklet over printed Web site any day. Lots easier to handle. So there's that advantage, too.

Make your own then

I do not care for paper booklets, rather printable data sheets if anything.

rls669 · 06-28-06, 07:13 PM

A decent manual should be a given, not something to pay extra for. How about Ubi gives us a good manual for SH4, and a rebate to apologize for the embarrassment that was the SH3 manual.

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%
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06-26-06, 07:13 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Why pay extra for a extended manual which is bound to be full of waffle and stuff that makes no sense. Stick with books or the internet for the info you want. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I prefer booklet over printed Web site any day. Lots easier to handle. So there's that advantage, too. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

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06-26-06, 08:47 AM	#4
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	I used to go into the store and identify old Microprose games by picking up the box. They were always much heavier than most other PC games due to their extensive manuals that came with game. TF 1942 even came with an American or flip it over Japanese recognition book. It was kewl. And-------, if you are not a sub guru like me, then you would be quite happy with all the documentation the game provides you on purchase. So, for the general public and me, I voted yes to I would pay more for a better manual.

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Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I still have my Their Finest Hour manual, and the game too. It's fun to look at, even if I do know a lot of the stuff. There's always more, and I'd be willing to pay for it.

06-28-06, 07:13 PM	#14
rls669 Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 117 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A decent manual should be a given, not something to pay extra for. How about Ubi gives us a good manual for SH4, and a rebate to apologize for the embarrassment that was the SH3 manual.