Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Phillip, 1 No. 2 No. 3 HTML with proper headings and sub headings is my favorite and plain text is my second favorite. 4 No preference, seems like offering the codes at a price is a good way to earn just a little extra money for the game and is totally valid in my opinion. I use markdown to generate the HTML documentation for Tactical Battle and AGE. It is very simple to do headings and sub headings and the free Pandoc tool even offers the ability to generate a table of contents at the top with links to each of your headings. I'm on an iPhone right now or I'd send you some helpful links about it. If you decide to go the HTML route send me a message off list and I'll help you get setup with markdown. As someone who has written more than my share of straight HTML documents I can say that markdown is far more pleasant to use for documentation. Ian Reed --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hello Philip. Here are my ansers to your questions 1. I would personally love to see a cd of the game after ordering it as well as download it. This could come in handy if your internet brakes down and it takes a few days to get it fixed. 2. The size of the download doesn't matter to me. 3. I would love to see a longer version of the manual in text format, but then I would like to see an audio tutorial that would explain the levels. This would be helpful if you were stuck, and needed some help on getting through the level. 4. I would personally only use cheats when absolutely nessisary. What I mean is that say if you were in a level and you were getting stuck in a level and you couldn't get through the game as fast, then you should have the option to buy the cheats if you needed to get through the impossible level. -Original Message- From: Philip Bennefall Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 12:19 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hello Philip It's good to hear that your almost done. But 1st I have a question for you. What is your game about? I don't need to know what the game is about to anser your questions. so to anser your questions. 1stI think that being abel to order it on cd will be a good option. I know that there are a lot of people that would like backups. I know I'm one of those people that like backups of every thing I got. I can do that myself, but why if I can just buy it strate from you. It would just save me some time. 2nd I think that just depends on if the game is worth it to those that have slow computers. Myself if the game is good I wouldn't mind the whait. 3rd I think that both is good to have. Unless it is to save space why not have both. 4th I think that both is a great plan. there are those of us that would like to play a game and reap the benefits of beating the game. but I also know that there are those out there that would pay to unlock stuff. bfn James -- From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:19 PM To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Plese itnore the question about what the game was about. I missed the last part of your email, But my ansers stay the same. Bfn James -- From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:19 PM To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
As for ordering the game on CD I don't see the need for that. As for cheat codes I like having to beat the game in order to get them. As for the download size I have a fairly fast connection somost downloads don't take very long. I'm looking forward to this game but I also hope to see PH in the future since we got that concept demo. On 4/29/2013 1:19 PM, Philip Bennefall wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. -- To shave\a da face, To cut-a da hair... --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Answers below your questions: On 2013-04-29 21:19, Philip Bennefall wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. No, not really. It would take the CD for ever to arrive, so getting the game via download is much better... and faster. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? Not at all. Many audio games are this large (like papa sangre), some are even bigger (the inquisitor is about 600MB). Plus, a lot of other stuff is getting this big like the new voices, wheather vocalizer, ivona or what ever are into the 2 or 300's. Most mainstream games are this big as well (take the injustice demo, which offers only a very, very small ammmount of content from the game, which is 500MB). The only time I could see this being a problem is for people on mobile internet which more often than not is capped, but personally I always wait until I come back home to download this large files. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? Don't really have a prefrence there, either way is fine. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I'd probably just try and unlock everything myself... that said I do know people that might end up buying it instead. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Brian, and thanks for your input! Regarding Perilous Hearts, my first goal is to finish this new game and then, depending on how my university schedule turns out, I will see how much time I am able to dedicate to finishing Perilous Hearts. Naturally I will always keep people up to date when I make decisions of this nature. Kind regards, Philip Bennefall - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson bpeterson2...@cableone.net To: phi...@blastbay.com; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions As for ordering the game on CD I don't see the need for that. As for cheat codes I like having to beat the game in order to get them. As for the download size I have a fairly fast connection somost downloads don't take very long. I'm looking forward to this game but I also hope to see PH in the future since we got that concept demo. On 4/29/2013 1:19 PM, Philip Bennefall wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. -- To shave\a da face, To cut-a da hair... --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
LOL I forgot to mention that having the manual in both text and audio could be helpful. But thou must! On 4/29/2013 1:36 PM, Philip Bennefall wrote: Hi Brian, and thanks for your input! Regarding Perilous Hearts, my first goal is to finish this new game and then, depending on how my university schedule turns out, I will see how much time I am able to dedicate to finishing Perilous Hearts. Naturally I will always keep people up to date when I make decisions of this nature. Kind regards, Philip Bennefall - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson bpeterson2...@cableone.net To: phi...@blastbay.com; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions As for ordering the game on CD I don't see the need for that. As for cheat codes I like having to beat the game in order to get them. As for the download size I have a fairly fast connection somost downloads don't take very long. I'm looking forward to this game but I also hope to see PH in the future since we got that concept demo. On 4/29/2013 1:19 PM, Philip Bennefall wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
here is my responses to questions. 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. no, i prefer downloadable version. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? no it would not be to large 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? both cause then you can have a choice how to read manual 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. well if the game had earnable cheat codes it would be a good idea to mention that in documentation. however if option to buy the codes was offered it would defeat the motivation for playing to get them:) - Original Message - From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 2:19 PM Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Philip, Here are my answers to the questions: 1. no, cd is not necessary for me. 2. 300 mb is fine, quality over size, I say. 3. text is good for the manual. 4. cheat codes might be nice to have bought, as I sometimes like playing with them just for the heck of it, and I almost never beat any games just 'cuz I don't play them enough :P. Looking forward to the game! -Michael. -Original Message- From: Philip Bennefall Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 2:19 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. -Answer: I prefer to just download it- less need to have that extra piece of plastic laying about. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? -Answer: I got good download speed nad have room on my pC, so to me, the bigger the better. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? -Answer: Text format- the audio format is optional for me since I like to have a document on the side I can check whenever I wish. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. -Answer: If someone is willing to pay extra to play those features, I personally don't see why not. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. GB: not at all. Download only. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? GB: no, 300 MB is downloadable within minute. Large, to me, it would be something over 4 GB. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? GB: in text format, especially in HTML with all the titles, capter, section and subsections correctly headed. Bye and have a good job. Gabriel. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Philip, I'd personally not want to buy the game on cd and have to pay the extra. I've no clue about file sizes, so long as it fits and runs on my computer that's all I'm worried about lol. Let it leave room for other stuff too. :) The instructions I feel would be better done both ways, if possible, to keep everyone happy, or maybe even a small audio tutorial like the ones bsc games did for their products, and the full readme done in text format. As for cheat codes, no, don't make them availible for extra cash, that could lead to people buying them and spreading them around. Make them unlockibles lol. Or on 2nd thoughts, I'll get back to you on that one once I've played the game lol. Finally, no pressure, but do you think it'll come out in July, I only ask because it'd make a great birthday present for me. -Original Message- From: Philip Bennefall Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 8:19 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi here is my answers. No download only 300 mb is perfect I have downloaded files that are 2gb. I would like to have both audio and txt for the manual. I think the cheat codes should be free and you should beat the game to earn them. - Original Message - From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 12:19 PM Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Here's my ancers to those questions. 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. I prefer to download the game. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? no a game that is 300 mb is not large. I am able to download 300 mb just fine. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? I would prefer to have both options since that way wile playing if I want to go and check something I wouldn't have to exit the game find the txt file and read it. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlock content, as well. I would like this option but only after playing the game for a long time and the only time I would use the cheat coads is if I was really really stuck on a level. I like to play a game with out cheat coads and see how I can do but if I amr eally really stuck then the cheet coads would come in handy. I hope this helps ancer your questions. from Mich. - Original Message - From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:19 PM Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Philip Answering the questions you posed. Myself I'm in favour of just a download, but some folks might like to have a backup version. 2 This basically relates to the previous question but with a good connection 300 is easy enough. 3. I'd say txt or html for the ability to quickly find particular points like key commands, scoring and such. 4. Cheat codes, I'd rather unlock them through gameplay. Other folks might want them from the beginning so I'd say offer it as an option. Just my thoughts. And when I read this I thought it was about PH, looking forward to seeing what you've created! All the best Ron --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Answers follow their question: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. Response: I would prefer downloading. A CD would only add expense and could be damaged in shipping as well as increase production cost. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? Response: Given the size of a lot of current games, I don't think this should be a problem. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? Response: I would prefer both, as browsing the manual is occasionally helpful with specific problems, while the other method is also entertainingly helpful. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. Response: I would prefer not being able to buy them. I think we should have to earn them through skill. This increases replay value as well. Thanks for the opportunity to give input. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Salutations Philip. Awesome to hear that you've got yet another project on the way. Below are my answers to your project survey: 1. Game on CD: With the proliferation of broadband access methods to the Internet, I sincerely believe that the era of physical media for content has gone by the wayside. Rarely is it necessary to delivery content on such platforms anymore; they were mostly used in the past to subvert the tedium of downloading via cumbersome download methods such as low-grade DSL or dial-up. While I can see the merit of having a physical copy of a product, most of these products require a license key of some sort to unlock them, requiring the original software distributor to keep records of some form. By that reasoning, a distributor may as well just keep records of purchasers (perhaps via an account system), and allow people to redownload and reauthorize purchased applications. In conclusion, I personally believe that physical media is no longer necessary for content below 4 GB, since even a 2 GB file can be downloaded much more quickly than it can be shipped. This also relieves a lot of the burden from the developer, since they no longer have to maintain a physical storehouse or master copy of the physical content to duplicate. I believe an online download and management system would be sufficient for the majority of customers. 2. Content Size: From my personal experience working on Swamp, the size of the content is less of an issue now than it has been in the past. What with the aforementioned higher speed Internet access methods and the plethora of large hard drives available to the average consumer, the size of a game download becomes fairly inconsequential. Indeed, since many mainstream games often exceed the 1 GB limit by a fairly significant margin, I believe that even 300 MB would be fairly light-weight for a well-developed and executed game. Swamp itself has jumped from being 45 MB in its beginnings to now being roughly 400 MB, and people still download it without issue. That being the case, I doubt size limitations should be of much concern to you or any other developer in your field of expertise. 3. Documentation Format: While I can understand and appreciate the desire for an audio manual, I don't personally feel that it's so important as to invest the time and resources for such a production. there is scarcely much of a difference between digesting material via text form than via audio narration, particularly with people who are already accessing their computers via speech synthesis methods. I'd rather lessen the demands on you the developer and not require you to produce such a demanding accompanying project to go with the main content, especially if that same content could be delivered in a much smaller, much more quickly accessible, and much more easily organizable package such as in an HTML, CHM, or indeed text file. 4. Purchasable Unlockables. I actually can agree with this particular marketing method. Proof is in the Sony and other online gaming stores; people are willing to buy upgrades, packages, and unlockables for their games, if the price is done correctly. I, for example, wouldn't expect to pay 10 dollars for unlockables, if the initial price of the product was, say, 20 to 25 dollars, since that 10 dollars is roughly one half to one third the price of the original product. Furthermore, if such unlockables are available as rewards for effort, there should be no negatives to offering such an unlocking service; you'd be allowing two methods to achieve the same ends. In short, I approve of such a marketing model for a product, and it does ensure that your initial selling point is not the only method of profit. Kai --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi, Here are my answers. 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. No, that won't be necessary. Very few games are sold on CD nowadays. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? Not at all. If a game is large, it probably means that it's high quality, at least in terms of audio games. I'm on a DSL connection, but I wouldn't mind at all having to wait a little extra time to get a quality game to play. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? I would like text. I retain information more easily that way, and I prefer to read a text manual before beginning a game. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. If we're talking other unlockable content, such as expansion packs or bonus levels, I think $5 is more than a reasonable price. however, just for cheat codes, I'd say no. part of the fun, for me at least, is trying to beat the game just so I can get access to those codes. On 4/29/13, Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
I couldn't agree more about the cheat codes. But thou must! On 4/29/2013 3:00 PM, Desiree Oudinot wrote: Hi, Here are my answers. 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. No, that won't be necessary. Very few games are sold on CD nowadays. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? Not at all. If a game is large, it probably means that it's high quality, at least in terms of audio games. I'm on a DSL connection, but I wouldn't mind at all having to wait a little extra time to get a quality game to play. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? I would like text. I retain information more easily that way, and I prefer to read a text manual before beginning a game. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. If we're talking other unlockable content, such as expansion packs or bonus levels, I think $5 is more than a reasonable price. however, just for cheat codes, I'd say no. part of the fun, for me at least, is trying to beat the game just so I can get access to those codes. On 4/29/13, Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi. 1. No. 2. Doesn't matter. 3. I'd use text but both would probably be better. 4. Playing to unlock is fine. However, would there be a way to save them? If my computer died, I'd want to have the option to play your game on my new computer with any items I already unlocked. I look forward to playing. Christina -Original Message- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Philip Bennefall Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:20 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
I would say that download size shouldn't be any kind of an issue, especially if the game is that good. I don't see a reason not to make it available on cd, though I'm skeptical as to how many orders you'd get if it were downloadable. I would personally really like to see a text manual, I vastly prefer browsing through it to listening to an audio version. - Original Message - From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Date sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:19:46 +0200 Subject: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
hi philip here are my answers. At 07:19 AM 4/30/2013, you wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. it depends what advantage I got from ordering the game on cd. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? It doesn't matter to much to me, I have a 300mbps wireless on my new win7 box, though obviously the bigger the size the more time it would take. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? Hmmm both would be good if you could manage. However I'd like the manual as a web page for easy navigation. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. Hmmm well if it was 5 bucks for all unlockables or even 10 I'd probably buy it I am a sucker for stuff that is that small. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
I to don't think cd is needed and the download size does not mater ether and as for cheat codes I think having to work for them is far more rewarding so please release the game asap thanks -Original Message- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Peterson Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:26 PM To: Philip Bennefall; Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions As for ordering the game on CD I don't see the need for that. As for cheat codes I like having to beat the game in order to get them. As for the download size I have a fairly fast connection somost downloads don't take very long. I'm looking forward to this game but I also hope to see PH in the future since we got that concept demo. On 4/29/2013 1:19 PM, Philip Bennefall wrote: Hi all, I am slowly but surely nearing the finish line for my current game project, and before I release it I would like to ask the community at large some questions. Your input will greatly help me when deciding what to spend time on before release. Below are four questions that I would very much appreciate your answers to: 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other unlockable content, as well. I do not have a set release date for the game yet, but it will be available in the not too distant future. The game that I am refering to is not Perilous Hearts, but is actually something even larger and, in my opinion, far superior. The state of Perilous Hearts is currently not 100% certain, but I am confident that you'll enjoy this game just as much and hopefully a whole lot more. I cannot give any definite information about the game at present, except that it is a mix between arcade and adventure with a boatload of action thrown on top. Thanks in advance for reading, and taking the time to respond to my questions! Kind regards, Philip Bennefall --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. -- To shave\a da face, To cut-a da hair... --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Philip. Sounds fun, here are my answers to your questions: 1: the only time I can see myself using cd ordering is if there was something you got on the cd that you didn't get with the downloadable version. One graphical indi game I ordered for instance had no music in the downloadable version, but music on cd in the cd version hence why I ordered that. If however the content were exactly the same, I'd choose download every time hands down. No physical disks to keep, easy to backup, I get it immediately etc. All things being equal, i don't really see the need for cd ordering myself. 2: size of the download file doesn't matter a bit to me. I've just upgraded to a bdsl fiberoptic connection at my flat, so I have uba fast speed there anyway, but even in other places I never mind waiting, heck I recently downloaded one of the darker projects free audio dramas on a free 56 kbps connection I was forced to use. It was about 300 mb and took two hours, but I just let it run. 3: I personally like reading manuals before I play the game, or alternately flicking out of the game to check stuff in the manual (supernova can be flicked on and off), therefore I tend to prefer text copies of manuals, particularly since often in game manuals don't have the same review commands as a screen reader if say I wanted to view a table of information slowly line by line, or read the hole thing start to finish, or check a specific fact by hitting ctrl f and finding a word. In game tutorials that play at specific points, or help messages for set aspects of the game can be useful as an on the spot guide, but for an entire manual, especially in a complex game, I do like a text copy to brouse as I want. 4: I tend to like earning unlockables in game since it gives me something to try for, I would not however be beyond paying for some special extra premium content to change the game if it were available to buy, indeed I've done this in brouser games, this is the reason I bought the addon for smugglers 3 which added the side quests, extra ship content etc, and if a similar addon came out for smugglers 5 I'd pay for it too. Indeed, I always think this is a nice way for a dev to get more out of their game by selling extra content, such as extra levels, situations or characters for an existing one at a reduced price, and for players to get more to play out of a single game if they wish. If however content were also unlockable, odds ae I'd prefer to unlock it myself, or at the least try to since that gives me a challenge in the game. I personally for example loved getting the Q9 cheat codes for completing the game and likely would only have considdered buying them if there was absolutely no other way to get them. Beware the Grue! dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
I agree BryanI've been looking forward to the release of perilous hearts ever since playing the demo and I do hope the game will! still be finished. Bewaree the Grue! Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi, great to hear that something is on the way, this sounds really cool. Here are my answers to your questions: 1. I personally don't need a CD. If I wanted to backup the file, I could just as easily create a CD with the setup file myself. Besides, it would take ages to get to me due to distance. Download is just so much quicker. 2. 300 MB is perfectly fine, I often download files which are a lot bigger than that. I gladly take better sound quality for a larger file. 3. For the manual it would be great to have both HTML and a kind of audio tutorial with example sounds etc. This way, everyone can use the prefered method and I myself get a new game better when I have an audio example. On the other side though, I like to have a list of keystrokes which I can look up in a text file. 4. I don't think it should be possible to buy cheats, maybe just expansions for the game which may come later. As long as the game gives some kind of hint what I have to do to get the cheats or unlockables, I'm perfectly fine with getting these things by playing the game. I'm really looking forward to this new project, and thanks for letting us give our input on things beforehand. *smiles* Best regards Sarah --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Philip, Below are the answers to your questions. 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. Answer: Not really. Chances are I would save the $10 in shipping costs, download the game from Blastbay Studios, and burn my own CD for less. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? Answer: No, I don't think 300 MB is too large. If it was larger than a gig I might have something to say about the download size,but 300 MB is perfectly reasonable on today's Internet connections. I've downloaded mainstream games that were one and two gigs so 300 MB is small in comparison. I don't believe it should be a big problem for most of your customers from Europe and United States since most places now use high speed Internet these days. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? Answer: I think you should supply your manuals in HTML format. Besides looking more professional than plain text it makes it easier to look up information by clicking links to jump to sections or using header navigation to jump from section to section quickly. I know it takes a bit longer to prepare a manual in HTML, but I think it is much better than a plain text manual. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other un lockable content, as well. Answer: Hmm...I think that is up to you. Personally, I don't use cheat codes much anyway so I'd be more likely to earn them through playing and beating the game than to pay $5 to cheat my way through the game. I don't hold with cheating as I generally find it ruins the experience for me personally. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] News from Blastbay Studios, and a call for opinions
Hi Phillip. Well, now i'm curious. Lol. This sounds awesome, and i am looking forward to seeing what it is all about. Answers follow: I really do not think having the game on a CD is necessary. Much easier and faster to just download it. As to size, that doesn't matter. 300 MB is no big deal for me at all. My download speed is fairly fast, so it's all good. Regarding the manual, I think it'd be cool to have it both in the game, maybe a shorter, more condensed version, and then the whole manual in HTML format on the website. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, that is. It would just be nice to have a choice, as both the in-game and HTML manuals do have their merits. Lastly, I honestly don't really care about the cheat codes. Though, if I had to choose, I'd say it would be better to have them as unlockables in the game, without needing to pay for them. Probably more fun for people that way. Oh, and also I do hope you are able to work on Perilous Hearts after this new project is finished! I had been very much looking forward to purchasing it at some point, especially after I heard your extended demo. However, I know time is perforce a factor here. But I am very much looking forward to this new game you have up your sleeve, and as I say am very curious! Thanks for letting us put in our two cents, and I wish you the best of success with this, and all future endeavours! On 4/29/13, Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Philip, Below are the answers to your questions. 1. Would you like the ability to order the game on CD? This would cost something like 10 dollars extra including worldwide shipping. Answer: Not really. Chances are I would save the $10 in shipping costs, download the game from Blastbay Studios, and burn my own CD for less. 2. How much does the size of the game matter when it comes to the downloadable version? Is something like 300 MB too large? Answer: No, I don't think 300 MB is too large. If it was larger than a gig I might have something to say about the download size,but 300 MB is perfectly reasonable on today's Internet connections. I've downloaded mainstream games that were one and two gigs so 300 MB is small in comparison. I don't believe it should be a big problem for most of your customers from Europe and United States since most places now use high speed Internet these days. 3. In what format would you prefer to have the manual? Narrated inside the game, available in text format, or both? Answer: I think you should supply your manuals in HTML format. Besides looking more professional than plain text it makes it easier to look up information by clicking links to jump to sections or using header navigation to jump from section to section quickly. I know it takes a bit longer to prepare a manual in HTML, but I think it is much better than a plain text manual. 4. If the game contained cheat codes and you had to beat it in order to unlock them, would you want the ability to buy them for something like 5 dollars without having to earn them? This applies to other un lockable content, as well. Answer: Hmm...I think that is up to you. Personally, I don't use cheat codes much anyway so I'd be more likely to earn them through playing and beating the game than to pay $5 to cheat my way through the game. I don't hold with cheating as I generally find it ruins the experience for me personally. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
