World in Flames (Matrixgames) looking for beta testers (multiplayer)

[jomni]

Matrix Facebook said that release is tomorrow.

[JudgeDredd]

It's on sale

[Staggerwing]

Looks like the download goes live around 3-4pm GMT.

[JudgeDredd]

mmm....Saw it on the Matrix main page as Buy Now...didn't go any further (as I have my review copy coming  ;) )

[Staggerwing]

Does the 'review copy' include the maps?

[JudgeDredd]

No - wth would I do with a 21'x9' map for a game?

[Staggerwing]

Replace that wallpaper photo mural of the Earth seen from the Moon that's on one of the Man-cave walls?  :D



http://www.muralsyourway.com/earthrise-mural/



(Here's the one Martok should have on his wall: http://www.muralsyourway.com/vintage-minneapolis-map-mural/)

[smittyohio]

Still no price.. I wonder if they are afraid the interwebs will explode.

[JudgeDredd]

They never give a price until it is actually released!

Though ballpark figure is $100

[JudgeDredd]

And.......

drum roll pleeeease......

It is released!

http://www.matrixgames.com/store/296/World.In.Flames

[JudgeDredd]

Sorry boys...there's absolutely NO chance of me having a "review copy" to trial for you.

Step One - Check the Cost
£66.99...ok...not too shabby given the manuals in the product. So it might be on...

Step Two - Work Out Thieving Governments VAT
£13.40...so that's £80.39...well, I said if it was less than £80 I might be in still...and £80.39 is almost less than £80

Step Three - Go to Next Step and Check For "Extras"
WTF? £27.73 postage? So why no postage in Europe....found this
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/announcement.asp?id=38

So that's £94.72+20% tax = £113.66 - and then Customs charges on top.

Not a chance in hell Matrix. See ya.

Oh - and by the way Matrix - kudos on how to treat your European customers by having the closure of your European distribution centre and then offering your game as physical only....just slow clap all round.

[Rayfer]

I wonder who will be the first to take the leap of faith and buy this game ($100.00 usa) and start a thread here about how it plays, etc?  If I read the site correctly the map pack is an additional $100.00 over and above the game?

[JudgeDredd]

Looking at the purchase process, it seems you get 25% off the map pack if you buy it with the game...so $75 I believe for the map pack.

There's absolutely no chance in hell I'm buying this with the postage and customs charges. I'll be totally honest - I was very likely to pull the trigger given I worked out (before I noticed postage) that it was £66+tax.

To make it physical only with no European distribution is just a kick in the nuts from Matrix/Slitherine to customers in Europe. A kick I'm not likely to forget (or forgive).

[undercovergeek]

Sorry boys...there's absolutely NO chance of me having a "review copy" to trial for you.

Step One - Check the Cost
£66.99...ok...not too shabby given the manuals in the product. So it might be on...

Step Two - Work Out Thieving Governments VAT
£13.40...so that's £80.39...well, I said if it was less than £80 I might be in still...and £80.39 is almost less than £80

Step Three - Go to Next Step and Check For "Extras"
WTF? £27.73 postage? So why no postage in Europe....found this
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/announcement.asp?id=38

So that's £94.72+20% tax = £113.66 - and then Customs charges on top.

Not a chance in hell Matrix. See ya.

Oh - and by the way Matrix - kudos on how to treat your European customers by having the closure of your European distribution centre and then offering your game as physical only....just slow clap all round.

Some people are celebrating this price over there!

[JudgeDredd]

mmm...I think I would've popped the price if it was £80.

The people celebrating the price are the people who have been saying they'd pay whatever it takes. I'm always wary of that kind of statement...it gives an open pricing policy to a company. They are also big boardgame fans. I've noticed a big influx in Matrix and in particular that forum of "new blood".

£80 was a probably - but one thing in particular I HATE to pay is "empty pounds" - pounds that don't actually give me anything...postage, tax, customs...all of which are applicable here...and at a hefty £47 just for tax and postage (not including what customs would charge me)...I consider that and OUTRAGEOUS amount of wasted money.

When Matrix mentioned it was "all about the physical product" for this game, they forgot to mention "...even though our European friends will be screwed over".

It's cool. I have Blood and Bridges to get on with anyway and then a very enticing RAF Battle of Britain boardgame to learn.