Doctor Sinister Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I live in the UK and ordered the US copy of CM:AK over the net' - didn't want any of that censored rubbish. When I got it, was a little disappointed that it didn't come in a box. It actually arrived with the quickie manual in a brown envelope. I went out this lunchtime and spent twenty quid on the UK/European version (CDV) just for the box. I'm happy now. Was this a terribly sad thing to do? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 All I can say is... wow. Advertisers do say packaging makes all the difference, but it usually doesn't make THAT much of a difference! You are a product designer's dream come true, boy! You can always wait and give the second copy of the game out as a birthday present... but would they appreciate the gift without the fancy packaging? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerousdave Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I probably shouldn't tell you this, but I always throw the box out. Although I do like the emerging practice of putting games in DVD cases. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soddball Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by Doctor Sinister: I live in the UK and ordered the US copy of CM:AK over the net' - didn't want any of that censored rubbish. When I got it, was a little disappointed that it didn't come in a box. It actually arrived with the quickie manual in a brown envelope. I went out this lunchtime and spent twenty quid on the UK/European version (CDV) just for the box. I'm happy now. Was this a terribly sad thing to do? You could have got a pack of the DVD boxes for £4.99. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Sinister Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 It's the DVD style boxes that I really like and that was why I bought the second copy. They look so nice on my games shelf - I used to get really annoyed about overpackaging of PC games years ago, now they are all uniform. I feel that it fits in with the natural order of things. I could have simply used an empty DVD box that contained a cover disc from a magazine, but that would have meant printing a decent cover for it. I actually toyed with the idea (for about ten seconds) of posting a request on here for a scan of the box - but decided against that as I knew I would get short-shrift!! I'm just a sucker for packaging and marketing I guess. I'll never learn. But I've got my nice box to go with the other versions of CM and now I'm happy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseltaylor Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Yes definitely strange behaviour. But you have a nice site and mean well. I reckon if the Yanks had seen your French section you would have had loads of scans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gallear Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Now I understand why the Vichy French didn't make it into the game, but how come Dr Sinister allowed the Free french in? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**YK2** Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by Doctor Sinister: I went out this lunchtime and spent twenty quid on the UK/European version (CDV) just for the box. I'm happy now. Was this a terribly sad thing to do? I can beat that.. I spent almost 40 quid.. and bought CMBB just so as I could have a copy. Haven't played a real game yet... But it looks nice on my shelf and the manual has some of my friends names in...which is really pretty cool.. And you think you're sad!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I bought CMBB for about 50 EURO, went back to the shop three day ago, they are now selling it for 12 EURO AND 50 CENTS :mad: . Good buy the first time, don't get me wrong but 12,5 EURO.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Talker Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I have a garage full of boxes I would be happy to sell to you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Trapp Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 And I thought the SC forum was weird, should have known all you CM players have some serious issues. Comrade Trapp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 This will only be a terribly sad thing to have done when Mrs Sinister finds out. What kind of flowers should I send to you at the hospital? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ales Dvorak Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Originally posted by Doctor Sinister: I'm happy now.Was this a terribly sad thing to do? Doctor should know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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