JRMC1879 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Cant see the download in the store - theres nothing on the front page ... so WTF is it ? or is this another case of ?@><?: mail pre orders getting it early ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Have you preordered? Yes, preorder get it early. (downloading now...) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRMC1879 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Have you preordered? Yes, preorder get it early. (downloading now...) Freaking hell I hate that - I would preorder it no problem but I dont want the mail option. What is the issue with BF offering preorders to download only ... should be pointed out that there is a press release at the wargamer saying the game is out - when in reality it damn well isnt ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was surprised, myself. I thought preorders downloads were done. I guess they may be giving the preorders guys a full 24 hours to download or something. In fairness to BFC they did send out the preorder emails with a strick 'don't tell anyone!' warning, which held for a good fifteen minutes. In a just world you'd all still be living in blissful ignorance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRMC1879 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was surprised, myself. I thought preorders downloads were done. I guess they may be giving the preorders guys a full 24 hours to download or something. In fairness to BFC they did send out the preorder emails with a strick 'don't tell anyone!' warning, which held for a good fifteen minutes. In a just world you'd all still be living in blissful ignorance. its still a crap system. I presume the issue is that if they offered pre orders for the download only option they would get less orders for the hardcopy. That smells just a little as its not a lower commitment to the game just a lower commitment to a different type of media. I guess they get a lot of people ordering the mail version that otherwise wouldnt simply so they avoid this situation. Still - the thing is out a lot earlier than I thought it would be so its swings and roundabouts ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankster65 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 its still a crap system. No it's not. I've been playing since last night. I'm very happy with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I could probably be lazy and simply copy&paste what I've written for the previous dozen or so releases Preordering a download doesn't make much sense. You won't be able to download it any quicker than the game is out. So we use preorders to a) gauge better how much hardgoods we need to print. give preorder customers a discount on getting hardgoods (going on the assumption that people who preorder are more likely to want both a download and a printed manual or limited edition box, for example) c) give preorder customers a little head start on the game release as reward This works very well for several years now, and we intend to keeping it this way. Download only delivery options are usually available within 24 hours after the preorder guys have been notified. They're available now Martin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatoichi Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ahem: http://www.battlefront.com/community/announcement.php?f=137&a=546 I'd like to complain about not finding out it was available until midnight UK time - I only got 4 hours sleep as a result - this is an obvious sign of BF's legendary anti-European pro-USA bias, and their whole release strategy is fundamentally flawed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'd like to complain about not finding out it was available until midnight UK time - I only got 4 hours sleep as a result - this is an obvious sign of BF's legendary anti-European pro-USA bias, and their whole release strategy is fundamentally flawed! To which I say: Tough titty! Which is exactly what you would say if a Europe-based company announced a release while I was still blissfully abed. Michael PS: I am sure you posted with tongue firmly in cheek, as did I. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatoichi Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Once again Mr Emrys you are absolutely spot on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 It's not that Emrys is always right, it is simply that, as often than not, others are wrong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 It's not that Emrys is always right, it is simply that, as often than not, others are wrong. Hmmm, not sure if that was intended as a compliment, but it's a fair description of the situation and I will accept it as one. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You're lucky, I paid on 24th June and still have had no email - crap service 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburke Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You're lucky, I paid on 24th June and still have had no email - crap service And I pre ordered but am on the road. LOL Christ I love folks freaking out because they may have to wait 24 hours. It should be called Crack Mission. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 And I pre ordered but am on the road. LOL Christ I love folks freaking out because they may have to wait 24 hours. It should be called Crack Mission. I'm not freaking out, just stating I pre-ordered and Battlefront have not fulfilled their part of the contract so - crap service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburke Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm not freaking out, just stating I pre-ordered and Battlefront have not fulfilled their part of the contract so - crap service. I wasn't referring to you rather the OP (sorry, you are correct that was not clear from my post), but before I stated it is crap service I'd try and find out why I didn't get the notice. It is a fair question to BF, but could also have an answer that may not be about them. (and hopefully get it sorted out prior to the next game/module to come out). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 kelpie, the contract you enter with us does not include guaranteed hand delivery of the email notification. Emails get spam-blocked or lost or rejected. We cannot configure your spam filters for you, nor are we responsible in any way for what your internet service provider does. Did you enter your email correctly when you purchased? Did you whitelist sales@battlefront.com to make sure that you receive the email? Even those things do not guarantee email delivery, though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdp Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 kelpie, the contract you enter with us does not include guaranteed hand delivery of the email notification. Emails get spam-blocked or lost or rejected. We cannot configure your spam filters for you, nor are we responsible in any way for what your internet service provider does. Did you enter your email correctly when you purchased? Did you whitelist sales@battlefront.com to make sure that you receive the email? Even those things do not guarantee email delivery, though. I appreciate things can get lost, I have checked my spam filters and I have contacted support with details of the transaction through PayPal. I have not yet had a reply. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Do you have the license key they sent you when you preordered? If so, log in and DL. You don't need an email to DLed. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi No, I don't seem to have received an email other than the paypal receipt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi No, I don't seem to have received an email other than the paypal receipt A receipt from BFC? Or Paypal itself? If BFC look in there and see if there's a key. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 The email shouldn't even be needed. Just log into the store and view your purchase orders. It's got the download link and the license key stored there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRMC1879 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Preordering a download doesn't make much sense. You won't be able to download it any quicker than the game is out. Martin Well that doesnt make any sense - if that WERE the case - I wouldnt have been complaining in the first place. The whole OP was based on the fact you can - and people were. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 There ya go kelpie, Normal Dude has solved your problem. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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