Guest Frankrad Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 The Gold Demo is cool, and all that...so when we gonna get the final version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flix Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 I read that the full version should be out in two to three weeks. Good game, huh? Flix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 So long as all the manufactured goods get back to our warehouse on time, first week in June we will start shipping. It is pretty obvious to us that it will probably take a couple of days for these guys to ship all the preorders, so it might take 3 days or so from the time we start shipping until the time an individual order goes out the door. For you guys that placed an order a year ago... front of the line All orders go out in the order they were received. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonS Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 Huzzah!! now, lets see. I ordered late last year, and they're being shipped by date-of-recepit-of-order, so I should be about #47,254, which means it should be on my doorstep in early August See guys, pays to order early! Regards Jon ------------------ Ubique [This message has been edited by JonS (edited 05-22-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Teg Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 Hey Steve, Can I pre-order CM2 now? ...that way I can be at the front of the line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Manieri Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 Hey Steve, will you let us know once the manufactured stuff is back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Gustav Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 On June 6, D-Day? Or wait till the 7th, because this game is *Beyond* Overlord? ------------------ There is nothing certain about war except that one side won't win. -Ian Hamilton 1920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 9/12/99 was my preorder date so I think mine might get out same day as the front guys even though I kind of lagged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 I placed my order before the beta demo ever came out. So I'll be looking for my copy of CM on or about June 6. Hey Steve, will these packages be well padded? I don't want even a scratch on my shiny new CM cd case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 Hey steve can you tell us now exactly how many preorders you guys got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAding Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 I think I ordered the game about a year ago now, but I'm not that sure anymore. Can BTS somehow confirm this? I was under the impression back then that I would get the game before the summer of '99. My credit card has probably expired by now, if there is any credit left anyway KAding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted May 22, 2000 Share Posted May 22, 2000 Number of sales is a trade secret. If you wanna buy the rights to see it, we can talk KAding, if you live in Belgium, then your order is all set and your credit card not due to expire for another 2 years. We will email people about expired credit cards BEFORE we ship so there will be time to make corrections. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Steve, I know, sales figures are a trade secret but can you rate the order figure like: a) less than we expected as expected c) more than we expected d) when do they ship my two new Ferraris Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howitzer Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Ahem... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>For you guys that placed an order a year ago... front of the line All orders go out in the order they were received.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...to which I say...Y-E-S! Christmas is coming early this year! Steve C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Howitzer: Ahem... Christmas is coming early this year! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What? The game isn't coming out till Christmas!!!?? ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Fred, Depends on when we made a prediciton It is about where we wanted it from the time we made a prediction back when the Beta Demo launched. The real test will be the first three months AFTER release (i.e. when reviews come out, word of mouth spreads, PBEM ladders are going up, etc.) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Germanboy Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Well the DL figures at Download are rocketing, CM is now popular in both Mac and PC sections. Versiontracker is climbing steadily, too. Between them about 12,000 DLs now (including about 5,000 from the Beta). There are lots of other sites without numbers, so I guess the game is generating lots of interest. No sign of it at www.tucows.com though, which is strange. More reviews by board members please!!! Rousing the rabid rabble of CM fans to desastrous effect as always... ------------------ Andreas It is amazing what you can learn from a good book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinCheng Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 1st week of June? I think my credit card has expired. Better re-order again. Griffin @ work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 1st week of June ? Then add 1-2 weeks for delivery in Switzerland. I'll get it the 19th of June for my BD ? Way cool....... ------------------ Veni, vidi, vici Julius Caesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbo Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 <never mind> [This message has been edited by dumbo (edited 05-22-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hundminen Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Now, let's do the accounting: If we are to assume each copy costs $25 to manufacture (and this is strictly a guess - actual cost might include a one time cost, and a per copy cost), then BTS would earn $20 per copy. In order to earn a competitive wage, BTS would want to make (pre-tax) at least $50K per man-year, and my guess the product took 4 man-years of work. Then BTS would have to sell 10,000 copies just to make a decent living. Come on loyal CM fans - get your pre-orders in, and support Steve and Charles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 I expect CM to sell well over 10,000 copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zulu1 Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Yes, I agree that CM should sell well over 10,000 copies. Once the reviews and awards start pouring in, 100,000 should be no problem. Richard from Shrapnel Games stated that 101 Airborne has sold over 60,000 copies worldwide todate and Horse & Musket is going into its second printing. 101 Airborne had a bloody awful distributor and inspite of it did pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m40 Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 pressing the CD costs very little around $1 each but the man power involved over the time to make the game would be the expensive part im guessing.so im happy to part with my $100 australian to buy this game it plays great in the demo .im sure the full game is going to be amazing .plz let me know where to send my us money order and how much for postage im ready to pay and play and still have nt had a reply to my e.mail to your sales page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorbuff Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Hmm I must have done all my estimating wrong . I had calculated about 240,000 copies of CM will be sold by August 18. My bad. [This message has been edited by armorbuff (edited 05-23-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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