Dogface21 Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 How are they going to announce the release? There wont be TV commercials Im geussing, so are they just going to post a new spot on the (really outdated) Battlefront.com site? Will they throw us 'boarders a lil' announcement? It will probably be big news around the wargame web, but who gets official notice first? How did they do it the first time? Will I chew off my own foot in anticipation? Anyone want to take bets on a release date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzkrieg Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 No, but I'll take good odds on you chewing off your foot in anticipation. Just try to relax. I'm pretty sure the release will be announced on the forum, probably even before it's announced on battlefront.com BTW, aren't you getting ahead of yourself a bit. CMBB isn't scheduled for release until very late this year (December) at the earliest. In other words, it'll be done when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogface21 Posted October 16, 2001 Author Share Posted October 16, 2001 **MUNCH** OUCH!!!!!!! I probably am getting ahead of myself a bit, Im just excited. but OK, Ill leave it alone. I want it done right so SIGHits worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 Dogface, BTS stated that the release of CMBB will be announced by e-mail to each member of the forum starting with the lowest member number and working up. They will have 6,500 copies printed in the first run with 10,000 more copies to be available about a month later. So just relax and wait along with the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Robin Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 [sound of head being repeatedly banged against desk] I've spent 10 wonderful months lurking this forum without ever bothering to register (just lazy I guess). Now I'll end up with a high member number and getting my copy of CM:BB a month later! The horror! The desolation! That'll teach me... A LIFE OF LURKING DOESN'T PAY. [sound of foot being chewed off while still banging head against desk] ...still, the wife will be pleased... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter tilbury Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 Side topic here. Combat Mission 1 has just been released for retail sale here in Germany - surprise to me but it shows the potential of the quality format since it's internet sales outlet days. Steel Beasts seems to going the same way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 Good thing I finally renounced my vile lurking ways. I can live with the wait but its still going to drive me insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pvt. Ryan: Dogface, BTS stated that the release of CMBB will be announced by e-mail to each member of the forum starting with the lowest member number and working up.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFCElvis Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 I look to be in good shape myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conscript Bagger Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pvt. Ryan: Dogface, BTS stated that the release of CMBB will be announced by e-mail to each member of the forum starting with the lowest member number and working up. They will have 6,500 copies printed in the first run with 10,000 more copies to be available about a month later. So just relax and wait along with the rest of us.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> "Hey Upham [and everybody else], careful you don't step in all the bull****!" Nice one, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Bombs Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 Hook, line and sinker. Although, I did check my own # when I saw that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Weiss Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 You mean they ain't gonna call me? Crap! And I figured Matt would just ring me up and tell me it was ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> They will have 6,500 copies printed in the first run with 10,000 more copies to be available about a month later. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Huh? Where did the figures come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittmann Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 It's in VERY small print at the bottom of Madmatt's beer bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Five Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Damn what's my number again...whew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Why do I always check these threads? Fall for it every dang time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Elvis: I look to be in good shape myself.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sure thang. How's your little green buddy Barry doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Just checking my member number..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 What will really happen is that BTS will create an obscure little thread that forum regulars will notice but others won't. Then the regulars will melt down Battlefront computers with orders. 10-14 days after that a few will start getting their copies and post feverishly to the forum. In fact, "I got mine" posts will last for at least 30 days. This will aggravate those who haven't "got theirs". The latter will bitch and moan and start threads for the downtrodden who have not yet received the game. Just about the time the "where's mine?" threads slip out of view the bug threads will have become fairly prominent and long. Much of this will be caused by people who don't read the manual. All through this period will be endless "thank you" posts to BTS for their great game. This is really unnecessary. You bought the game. That's all the thanks they need. If you really want to thank them, buy a second copy. Now THAT'S a "thank you". The bug threads will be interesting. There will be three different types. 1)Those bug threads started because people don't read the manual. These are obviously not bugs. 2)Obvious bugs that BTS will fix very quickly. 3)Perceived bugs having to do with unit behaviour. These are the interesting ones because people will spend weeks trying to convince BTS they have modelled something wrong. BTS will resist changes with extreme vigor; a vigor matched only by the tenacity of the proponents of some change. It is possible some changes will go into a patch as a result of these "Grog Wars". That's how it will happen. Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Battlefront should send the first copies to people who can prove they have the "Panther print" they received for pre-ordering CMBO BEFORE the beta demo came out. I have such a print. I should be ahead of 90% of the community at least. Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 And my number is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogface21 Posted October 17, 2001 Author Share Posted October 17, 2001 Was the M16 quad .50 ever included in the soviet lend-lease deal? Maybe we'll finally get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Rock Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pvt. Ryan: Dogface, BTS stated that the release of CMBB will be announced by e-mail to each member of the forum starting with the lowest member number and working up. They will have 6,500 copies printed in the first run with 10,000 more copies to be available about a month later. So just relax and wait along with the rest of us.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> This is one of the most brilliant bits of scuttlebutt I've seen on this forum. You're a legend, Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuomas Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Just checking my number. Whew I'm relieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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