06-29-2006, 11:23 AM | #21 |
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Really looks great!
Sorry if I missed it, but when is the full version going to be released and in what form (ie. ordering by internet and/or boxed in stores)? EDIT: Okay, I checked out the site and it seems you can order the full game, but is that a pre-order requiring a wait? I don't like pre-ordering, but I would prefer to order it when it's ready for immediate shipping. Last edited by SirDave; 06-29-2006 at 11:33 AM. |
06-29-2006, 11:26 AM | #22 |
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Oh my god, Eriq, your computer station gives me chills! Is that...is that a cintiq tablet I see you have there? I oh, so want one of those! I'm all flustered and jealous now...
Also, I wanted to say how impressed I am with your work. Puts a smile on my face each time I take a gander at the website. Nice jobs.
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06-29-2006, 11:47 AM | #23 | |
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Now on to your question... the monitor on my desk is, in fact, the ridiculously amazing Wacom Cintiq 21" tablet monitor. Without it, I don't know if I could have pulled off painting the box cover in the time I did. I am not a very good "traditional" painter so having the benefits of digital technology at my hands is a real bonus - especially when it's something as cool as drawing right on the screen. How much more natural can you get? The secret to the monitor is to configure the side tabs and "quick buttons" to mimic your workflow. I use Painter and Photoshop. It's really changed the way I work. I'm impressed you noticed! |
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06-29-2006, 11:48 AM | #24 |
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Eriq, you are one gifted artist. I salute you man.
The cover art and the website look absolutely fabulous.
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06-29-2006, 11:50 AM | #25 | |
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Everyone say hello to my friend Craig. Without his help, I would never have completed my work. He cooked for me, he cleaned for me, and then some. He spent endless nights battling with me over what colours to use, which button went where, and what sounds to sync with the backgrounds on the site. Nobody has ever challenged me quite like he has. I feel truly blessed to have him as a friend. Last edited by eriq; 06-29-2006 at 12:08 PM. |
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06-29-2006, 11:54 AM | #26 |
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awh......thanks eriq! i feel truly blessed to have you as a friend too! and even more blessed that i didn't get scabbies (yet)!
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06-29-2006, 12:17 PM | #27 |
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Just beautiful, Eriq, as expected. I love how rich, classic, textured and slick the whole thing is. I never had any doubt that it would be anything other than absolutely fabulous! You've created a wonderful, complete look for the game, from the website to the game box and CD art and everything else in between. Well, I could say nice things about Eriq all day but life has to go on
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06-29-2006, 01:12 PM | #28 |
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Wow what a wonderful looking site Eriq. Excellent job!!! you are one talented artist.
Just one really minor comment. When you go to the purchase tab, the default selection is the collector's edition, which is 60 dollars (the most expensive). From a marketting standpoint, if a user clicks the purchase button, psychologically he will be discoraged when he sees such a high price. I remmond putting the 29.99 price of the regular game as the default, and the 59.99 collector's edition as an option to choose, or if you can, put both 29.99 and 59.99 on the same page, with the 29.99 showing on top. That way, it is easier for a potential customer to swallow the lower price
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06-29-2006, 01:23 PM | #29 |
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Jake brought that same thing up and we've received several emails about it being confusing. I am changing it as we speak.
And thank you too for the compliments. I've heard the loop on the site so many times it's still playing in my head when I leave the house. It's good to know people are actually looking at it. |
06-29-2006, 01:41 PM | #30 | |
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06-29-2006, 01:47 PM | #31 | |
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It was a little confusing on the site- if you select purchase, part of the page refers to 'pre-order' while at the bottom of the page, it gives a product number & says: Inventory: In-stock. |
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06-29-2006, 03:19 PM | #32 |
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It's a great site! I love the YEEEHAW! at the beginning and when you scroll your mouse over the download demo button it says 'WOOO HOOO Demo.'
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06-29-2006, 05:28 PM | #33 | |
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Eriq, I love that wallpaper!
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06-30-2006, 05:32 AM | #34 | |
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06-30-2006, 07:15 AM | #35 |
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Wow! Eriq! This is real nice! Must have been great fun to work on something like this. Great illustration! Nice site! There is absolutely no doubt I will check out this game. The music really chilled me out.
Btw, I'm real envious of your Wacom screen... :p |
06-30-2006, 07:59 AM | #36 |
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mp3 downloads do not seem to work....
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06-30-2006, 01:26 PM | #37 |
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They seem to be working for me. I'll double check the coding.
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06-30-2006, 01:45 PM | #38 |
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None of the media kit stuff works at all.
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06-30-2006, 03:57 PM | #39 |
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we're aware of the media kit. Everything will be pushed in the next update this evening.
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06-30-2006, 05:34 PM | #40 |
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Very nice work. You really managed to capture the flavour of the classics while really making it stand out by modern prerender standards. And the cover truly does have the classic touch. Congratulations on a job well done.
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