Thomas Davie Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 Title says it all. Now, if I'm stepping on any toes, just delete this message and no more will be said. But since I've got a cable modem and a burner, I thougyht I'd offer this to people. I typically pay $1.50 Cdn/ blank, and with postage to the States it's ~$2.94 Cdn in total. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krm Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 Assuming you had the blessing of the BTS team, I'd be interested in taking you up on this offer. However, I live in Australia, and am wondering whether or not that would pose any problems, aside from the fact that it would be an increase in P&H. Also, it will depend on the size of the demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 Thanks Tom. Sounds like a good deal We will also be trying to get the demo on CDs that go out with games magazines and CD based publications (Inside Mac Games comes to mind). As for the size? No clue. I would guess about 15MB uncompressed, so maybe about 12MB? We might also chop it up into seperate downloads. It is always a terrible thing to have a download of that size get to 98% and crap out. Murphy worked on the Internet's construction, doncha know Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Davie Posted August 26, 1999 Author Share Posted August 26, 1999 Steve I'll take that as a positive reply? I ended up doing this for Steel Panthers WW2 version 2.0 and 3 people took me up on it (although it was 30 mb in size). The magazine idea is certainly worthwhile, but ah I haven't picked up or bought a game mag in over 2 years. I don't know how important gaming mags might be to your target audience? It's ok to mirror the demo then? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Davie Posted August 26, 1999 Author Share Posted August 26, 1999 KRM; I'd send you the demo in return for a bottle of Cooper's Sparkling Ale? I'm serious. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Peltz Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 A 15 meg download? The last three demos I downloaded were 50 megs each. I think 15 in one chunk is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KwazyDog Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 Down here in the land of OZ getting 15 meg stright may be a bit of a tall order though Im luck with a good connection where I am, but I know other that arent. I think 5 meg chunks couldnt hurt, if possable........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PatB_TGN Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 I'll be putting the Demo on TGN's server, which is located in North Carolina, USA when it becomes available. www.gamesdomain.com quite often places all available demos on their server. They have a mirror server in Australia, too. For the PC, there's several programs on the net that allow for 'resume' downloading. Go!zilla, GetRight, GetAgain, Download Genie, NetSuck, etc... Some of them are free, others are shareware. Many of the popular FTP programs have a resume feature, too. The only stipulation is the target server (usually an ftp server) MUST support resume downloading. All the major sites on the net have this toggled on. These programs are a nice feature if your net connection is less than adequate. -Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Merchant Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 To Thomas Davie: Quiet about the Coopers; that's South Australia's little secret Beers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risc Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 I was wondering when is public beta of CM coming out ? I would like to check it out Peter PS: If the demo is too big, say 100MB I wouldn't mind paying for the CD as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krm Posted August 26, 1999 Share Posted August 26, 1999 Sounds pretty good to me! Even though I have Go!Zilla, and could probably handle the crash, it never hurts to indulge in some inter-continental sending. Coopers is not too expensive here in SA. And you say you only want one bottle? (longneck?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Davie Posted August 26, 1999 Author Share Posted August 26, 1999 KRM: one bottle yep. Never tried it, but have read rave reviews of it. Any more than one, and I run the risk of Canada Customs busting my *ss. For a CD of the demo, I consider that more than fair. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted August 27, 1999 Share Posted August 27, 1999 Tom, yes this is fine with us. We will try to make the Demo as widely available as possible, and will attempt to do chunks at least on our site. Oh, and what do you think of the beers from Chambly in Quebec? I just got my month's supply on Monday and it is going quickly. La Fin Du Monde is a work of art Steve [This message has been edited by Big Time Software (edited 08-27-99).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Davie Posted August 27, 1999 Author Share Posted August 27, 1999 Steve; you mean the beers from Unibroue? They are phenomenal. I've got access to the following; La Fin Du Monde Maudite Raftman Blanche de Chambly and I've tried L'eau Benite and Trois Pistoles. I love the spice notes that come through in La Fin Du Monde. But, if you've got the Canadian labelled bottles you know it's 9% abv. It's definately a treat and not a session beer at that strength (for me anyways ). Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted August 28, 1999 Share Posted August 28, 1999 Raftman is the only one I haven't tried. Absolutely love the others. Always had a soft spot for Belgian styled beers, and theirs are the best I have had from the New World Steve P.S. Gee, this isn't very on topic, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Davie Posted August 28, 1999 Author Share Posted August 28, 1999 Uh, no it isn't on topic, but beer is....well, the food of the Gods? Raftman is made with peat smoked malt and has an iodiney taste somewhat reminsicent of a single malt scotch from Islay. But it is a thin bodied beer, and very carbonated. It would go well with say barbqued food on a very hot day. Otherwise it's not in the same league as the others in my opinion. Agh, I've been started on a beer kick again Hmm, maybe I should take a trip to the STates today to grab some good beer? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lokesa Posted August 28, 1999 Share Posted August 28, 1999 There's a liqour store near my house with a huge selection of beers, that'll order whatever you want on the promise that'll you'll by a certain quatity. These beers your talking about are from Unibroue right? Thats the brand name? I also like the belgian style so will definetly have to see if I cant get some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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