Hi there, Belze. Indeed, you voiced your opinions on the HotU forums, so I am actually a bit surprised you didn't do so on these forums earlier?
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Hi there, Belze. Indeed, you voiced your opinions on the HotU forums, so I am actually a bit surprised you didn't do so on these forums earlier?
[rant mode on]
I was lucky enough to buy the German version of Europa Universalis II, which came out several months after the English version and had the worst bugs already corrected. There was simply no need to report the few, small bugs left and I never really had the urge to get involved in the various discussions here about this and that.
Then I heard about Hearts of Iron and my heart was filled with joy, since it combined my favorite game engine (EU2) with my favorite history setting (WW2), so I immediately pre-ordered HoI's US-version (biggest mistake ever). My first weekend with HoI (v1.00) was a nightmare. The game was a major disappointment, with numerous bugs and many non-existant features. The only game that was able to fill my heart with such anger again was MoOIII, but that's another story.
Why I didn't help to solve these problems? Because this board is less tolerant towards intense whining/rambling (my favorite form of communication) than others, so I simply chose to post my ramblings elsewhere.
*waves in the direction of Sgt. Bulldog and Sytass*
No, I didn't sign up for the Victoria beta, because I visit this board rather infrequently (searching for new patches & mods, with a pause of several weeks between every visit) and missed the time window. But I doubt they would have chosen me anyway.
And, no, I also won't pre-order Victoria. I will patiently wait for the German version (if there's one). This way I can be sure that the game will be more fun than pain.
[rant mode off]
Fin.
I was lucky enough to buy the German version of Europa Universalis II, which came out several months after the English version and had the worst bugs already corrected. There was simply no need to report the few, small bugs left and I never really had the urge to get involved in the various discussions here about this and that.
Then I heard about Hearts of Iron and my heart was filled with joy, since it combined my favorite game engine (EU2) with my favorite history setting (WW2), so I immediately pre-ordered HoI's US-version (biggest mistake ever). My first weekend with HoI (v1.00) was a nightmare. The game was a major disappointment, with numerous bugs and many non-existant features. The only game that was able to fill my heart with such anger again was MoOIII, but that's another story.
Why I didn't help to solve these problems? Because this board is less tolerant towards intense whining/rambling (my favorite form of communication) than others, so I simply chose to post my ramblings elsewhere.
*waves in the direction of Sgt. Bulldog and Sytass*
No, I didn't sign up for the Victoria beta, because I visit this board rather infrequently (searching for new patches & mods, with a pause of several weeks between every visit) and missed the time window. But I doubt they would have chosen me anyway.
And, no, I also won't pre-order Victoria. I will patiently wait for the German version (if there's one). This way I can be sure that the game will be more fun than pain.
[rant mode off]
Fin.
Okay, time to change the subject. Take it to the HoI board or drop the discussion, please.
Fair enough, Belze, but I agree - the HoI boards (or others ) would be more suitable for this kind of discussion.
) would be more suitable for this kind of discussion.
OK. I'm sorry, I perhaps sounded more sarcastic than I intended.
I won't attempt to get the last word. Belzebubba, hope you can get some fun out of HoI now it's been patched so much.
I won't attempt to get the last word. Belzebubba, hope you can get some fun out of HoI now it's been patched so much.
Originally posted by Carolus Rex
I made it!!!
If that's true I'm going to shoot myself.
there goes the chance of a working gameOriginally posted by Carolus Rex
I made it!!!
everybody hide, the jinxer made it in...
Just making sure Patric is seeing this... as im not sure if he will get the email..
Ack, Midsommers is a non work day in Sweden isn't it?
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Don't worry, we've come up with plans to prevent him from ever working on the actual game.Originally posted by kurtbrian
everybody hide, the jinxer made it in...
I now have reason to change my sig again
I made it in!
EDIT: Now I get to worry about the Fax Machine not working right and sending my NDA to some Chinese Takeaway in Edinborough
I made it in!
EDIT: Now I get to worry about the Fax Machine not working right and sending my NDA to some Chinese Takeaway in Edinborough
Originally posted by Dan Cook
I got mine. Rejection once again. That's 3 rejections
Oh dear. What about your beta applications?
Um... so what? Alright, yes, I suppose it may be easier to require a couple fewer signatures. But... who cares? It would also be "easier" not to patch games, but just as patching games is worth the extra effort in order to make the customer happier, ensuring a few extra signatures would also be worth the effort.
And it wouldn't even be that much more effort anyway. Just make another copy of the form, with a few extra lines here and there for parent/guardian signatures, and send it out to everyone under 18.
Not that the amount of extra effort involved is really important. When it comes to customer service, companies should not use the amount of effort involved as a gauge for usefulness. If you want the customers to work with you in developing a better game, work with the customers to allow them to do so.
Or at the very least, give us a warning saying "Warning: If you are under 18, don't even bother applying. You will not be accepted."
Absolutely. Speaking of easier, wouldn't it be easier not to have to read a bunch of applications which will be automatically rejected
I'm under 18 and I got in...
I suppose it counts as a strike against you, but if the rest of your application merits Beta Tester Status they will probably pick you.
I don't trust my email at the moment... Can Paradox emails accept mail from Yahoo accounts or should I set up my own mail server thing (like I've been planning anyway)?
Or should I upload the NDA Jpg files to my server and then sent the links to them via PM?
I suppose it counts as a strike against you, but if the rest of your application merits Beta Tester Status they will probably pick you.
I don't trust my email at the moment... Can Paradox emails accept mail from Yahoo accounts or should I set up my own mail server thing (like I've been planning anyway)?
Or should I upload the NDA Jpg files to my server and then sent the links to them via PM?
Is the Beta Forum open yet? I sent in my NDA this morning and I still don't see it. They probably haven't even seen my fax yet, but I'm anxious, so I asked.
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