Game News Age of Decadence September Update

[bat_boro]

Didn't he say something like 10 000 would be enough to turn a profit? If so, 1/10 pre-orders maybe aren't such a bad number.
I'm really thinking about a pre-order but that thing about save games that may not be compatible with the full game kind of keeps me from doing it. But maybe I will do it and just wait for the full version to be available before starting, I have a ton of things to do right now on top of a very long list of games to play.

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

 

[a bear named spigot]

Didn't he say something like 10 000 would be enough to turn a profit? If so, 1/10 pre-orders maybe aren't such a bad number.
I'm really thinking about a pre-order but that thing about save games that may not be compatible with the full game kind of keeps me from doing it. But maybe I will do it and just wait for the full version to be available before starting, I have a ton of things to do right now on top of a very long list of games to play.

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

AoD isn't on Steam, currently. You can preorder from the links on their website, here.

 

[AbounI]

You can also pre order it from Gamersgate too, but in this case a small part of the money doesn't drop in Vince's crew pockets

 

[J_C]

Didn't he say something like 10 000 would be enough to turn a profit? If so, 1/10 pre-orders maybe aren't such a bad number.
I'm really thinking about a pre-order but that thing about save games that may not be compatible with the full game kind of keeps me from doing it. But maybe I will do it and just wait for the full version to be available before starting, I have a ton of things to do right now on top of a very long list of games to play.

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

AoD isn't on Steam, currently. You can preorder from the links on their website, here.

Aren't they greenlit on Steam? Or am I mixing it with something Vault Dweller ?

Edit: Oh yes, I was mixing it with Legend of Eisenwald. The other Vaporware darling of the Codex.

 

[Infinitron]

Didn't he say something like 10 000 would be enough to turn a profit? If so, 1/10 pre-orders maybe aren't such a bad number.
I'm really thinking about a pre-order but that thing about save games that may not be compatible with the full game kind of keeps me from doing it. But maybe I will do it and just wait for the full version to be available before starting, I have a ton of things to do right now on top of a very long list of games to play.

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

AoD isn't on Steam, currently. You can preorder from the links on their website, here.

Aren't they greenlit on Steam? Or am I mixing it with something Vault Dweller ?

Edit: Oh yes, I was mixing it with Legend of Eisenwald. The other Vaporware darling of the Codex.

Age of Decadence was greenlit a long time ago. It's just not available for pre-order on Steam yet.

 

[bat_boro]

Thanks bros but I think I will wait for it to become available on Steam. I have an account there already

 

[a bear named spigot]

Thanks bros but I think I will wait for it to become available on Steam. I have an account there already

Because why would you want a no-DRM version of a video game anyway?

 

[Vault Dweller]

And VD has already explained (countless times) why this is. InXile and Obsidian are professional full-time studios with dozens of paid employees, who have made games for publishers. AoD has been developed by a few guys working day jobs, doing it in their spare time, who started out with virtually no experience making games and only the passion to make a good RPG. The sheer fact that AoD is still around and set to come out this year is a testament to their passions, do you think "just doing it for money, cause it's a job" people at Obsidian would of had the willpower and passion to make an RPG to make a full-scale RPG in their spare time, while working full-time jobs? Iron Tower has managed to put out a DEMO which has more C&C and roleplaying in it than any game your beloved Obsidian has ever made, who have been mighty busy the last 10 years making terrible Xbawks games. The full game will most definetely have more C&C/roleplaying/skill checks than every Obsidian game put together

Thanks.

 

[Haba]

Because why would you want a no-DRM version of a video game anyway?

Please do tell me, what kind of DRM will steam version of AOD have?

 

[JudasIscariot]

Is it Thursday yet?

 

[a bear named spigot]

Because why would you want a no-DRM version of a video game anyway?

Please do tell me, what kind of DRM will steam version of AOD have?

Steam.

 

[Elhoim]

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

The best one for us regarding money we keep is buying through our website (BMT Micro).

 

[bat_boro]

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

The best one for us regarding money we keep is buying through our website (BMT Micro).

Well is the difference that big with the Steam version? I've never bought anything digitally and Steam just look as the safest bet (although I admit I haven't researched that matter at all)

 

[Infinitron]

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

The best one for us regarding money we keep is buying through our website (BMT Micro).

Well is the difference that big with the Steam version? I've never bought anything digitally and Steam just look as the safest bet (although I admit I haven't researched that matter at all)

Just buy it from their site. They'll give you a Steam key when the game is released there.

 

[bat_boro]

Ok thanks for the info, enough offtopic in this thread. Seems the best thing is really buying from the site, I will definitely do that once I decide if I wanna play the pre-order demo or wait around for the full game.

 

[SuicideBunny]

I assumed that you belong to the category of people who aren't interested in the game, but like to complain about it

if i complain about it it's because i'm literally starting to feel my age creeping up on me while waiting for the game and have a growing suspicion that i actually might die before it comes out.

 

[groke]

Chances for a box are slim, unless VD has lost it during the past few months.

For reference, they only have 900 preorders so far. Boxed copies would make little sense.

Well...

BOXED VERSION: We aren’t offering a box version at this stage. It will be offered when the game is ready and when we place an order and will have something to show. You will be able to order it separately (i.e. you can pre-order the digital version now for $25 and upgrade it to a box for another $25 at any time)

As far as I'm concerned, they'll have 899 preorders if this doesn't manifest itself.

 

[J_C]

Didn't he say something like 10 000 would be enough to turn a profit? If so, 1/10 pre-orders maybe aren't such a bad number.
I'm really thinking about a pre-order but that thing about save games that may not be compatible with the full game kind of keeps me from doing it. But maybe I will do it and just wait for the full version to be available before starting, I have a ton of things to do right now on top of a very long list of games to play.

So which would be the best place for preorder? Would that be Steam?

AoD isn't on Steam, currently. You can preorder from the links on their website, here.

Aren't they greenlit on Steam? Or am I mixing it with something Vault Dweller ?

Edit: Oh yes, I was mixing it with Legend of Eisenwald. The other Vaporware darling of the Codex.

Age of Decadence was greenlit a long time ago. It's just not available for pre-order on Steam yet.

That's good news.

 

[EG]

I assumed that you belong to the category of people who aren't interested in the game, but like to complain about it

if i complain about it it's because i'm literally starting to feel my age creeping up on me while waiting for the game and have a growing suspicion that i actually might die before it comes out.

After a few years, you'll adapt to this feeling.

 

[MicoSelva]

Vault Dweller You should definitely release the new expanded demo as a Steam Early Access title. Suddenly your 900 preorders will go (at least) over 9000, which may be a game-changer for you. Plus, extra exposure won't hurt either.

I have to admit that visually the game keeps improving beyond expectations. Comparing current screenshots to the old combat demo, you can barely tell it's the same game. I can only assume the insides of the game are improving in a similar way, since I'm not following the updates anymore to not spoil anything for myself.

 

[Mantic]

I think developers should be careful with Early Access unless they really need the extra cash to finish the game. It's a new thing and their hasn't really been any experiences or evidence from indie devs yet (because I don't think any Early Access games have been released fully yet) about the possible negatives of it yet. Does releasing on Early Access result in less overall sales when it's fully released because of "downgraded" hype? Some people view Early Access as "cheap" or not legitimate for releasing incomplete games (it might sound stupid but just check the steam subforums for any of the games on Early Access, it's toxic). The whole "double release", once as Early access and again as full game, could result in less overall sales, especially when you're dealing with customers as fickle as those on Steam.

 

[Crooked Bee]

Wow, lots of AoD-related flaming on RPGWatch: http://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22016

Why do you want people to pay2betatest, Vault Dweller? Have you got no shame?

 

[Monty]

The thought of 'flaming' on RPGWatch reminds me of the old Denis Healey quote, that being attacked by Geoffrey Howe (minister under Maggie Thatcher) was "like being savaged by a dead sheep".

 

[tuluse]

DArtagnan is the living embodiment of a wet blanket.

 

[hiver]

Looking better than anything Wasteland 2 has managed to show till now. Can't wait for the .

And aint that a fucking truth.
Verily...this looks as good as any of the old ones... (in graphical artistry)

Godamn it guys.... youve caught up with teh Fallouts!
and Troika!






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(i just like how that f`ing word fills the palette of the tongue so nicely, btw)