Pier Solar may be released soon?!?

[oldskool]

Well, from what the authors have said in the past.  They did everything in their power to encrypt it so that any dumping device that's around couldn't do it.  And even if someone did figure out a way to dump it, no emulator will be able to support it either because of some things they've done to keep that from happening.  Not sure what they did, but they basically mentioned that it would take A LOT to get it to be dumped and working on an emulator.  Basically someone would have to make a custom dumping device that decrypts the data, AND program a special emulator just to run it.  Not only that, but what emulator can play a ROM and an ISO at the same time.

I don't care if my game has a second edition sticker, I just wanna play it.

Game looks great, but the developers really dropped the ball on this.  I assumed they would want many people to play the game and experience their hard work, but apparently they'd rather just see me have to spend an unfortunate amount on their game.

If anyone had a lead on getting a copy, please lt me know!

I didnt bother preordering because the project was delayed like crazy, in true Lunar-inspired fashion....

now that its out, its scarce.  Lame.

Oh well.   Someone will dump the rom probably so that theres enough for everyone.

I don't care if my game has a second edition sticker, I just wanna play it.

Game looks great, but the developers really dropped the ball on this.  I assumed they would want many people to play the game and experience their hard work, but apparently they'd rather just see me have to spend an unfortunate amount on their game.

If anyone had a lead on getting a copy, please lt me know!

I didnt bother preordering because the project was delayed like crazy, in true Lunar-inspired fashion....

now that its out, its scarce.  Lame.

Oh well.   Someone will dump the rom probably so that theres enough for everyone.

[Joe Redifer]

Hey Arkhan, give me your game for free.

[nodtveidt]

Hey Arkhan, give me your game for free.

He probably would.

[Arkhan]

Hey Arkhan, give me your game for free.

He probably would.

I thought I did.   I distinctly remember saying HEY, ANYONE HERE WHO DOESNT HAVE INSANITY, HIT ME UP, I SEND FREEBIES. 

What were you doing?

Gimme your address.   i'll fire one out to you. 

In any event, I think its bad practice to make a game, hype it for YEARS, and then fail to make sure theres enough for everybody.   What the hells the point.  If they aint doing this for profit, and they aren't making sure they have enough for everyone, what are they doing it for?

[Joe Redifer]

The preorder thing was a really bad situation and probably not a great idea for anyone to do in the future as a result because the homebrew scene is full of unpredictable stuff that can happen.  As far as future copies of the game goes, who can say right now?  But they can't make sure to have enough for EVERYONE, that's impossible.  Should Nintendo be damned to hell for not having enough Wiis for every single person who wanted one on launch day?  More copies may come or they may not.  We'll see.  A short supply of stuff like this is great marketing, works for Nintendo.  They kept that "low supply" nonsense up for a long time until most people were like "Who cares, whatever".  It builds hype and urgency.  Not sure if this is what they are doing, but it works.

[Duo_R]

Arkhan me wants a copy of insanity too! :-)

[Arkhan]

Arkhan me wants a copy of insanity too! :-)

DUDE were you all blind when I was hockin free copies lolol.

PM address to me.



We're talking homebrew targetting like, 500 people or some shit.   They could have covered everyone but didn't.    If they dont print more, theyre going to look like huge tools.

Theyre not nintendo, and theyre not doing it for profit.... so doing blitz marketing hype horse shit seems kind of pointless.



Also, preorders work just fine if you do it right.

I did it right.

[Joe Redifer]

I don't read every thread or even every sub-forum here.  No idea where or when you were hocking free copies.

As to Pier Solar, they made more than 500 copies.  Hell, it took them a very long time to even get the preorders done.  It was still available for preorder until close to a year ago, maybe even more recent.  Anyone who whines that they didn't get one should have acted faster or they can patiently wait to see what happens.  If pre-orders work great, then why did Super Fighter Team stop doing them?

[Arkhan]

The problem that can come from preording is, people do the preorder hype/dick waving before they're ready, and make a giant disaster because the hype reaches its peak, and then falls down... with no game in sight still.  Its like getting a blowjob and having the chick walk away 10 seconds before launch.

and then she comes back in a month and does it again.  etc. etc.

Not many people love putting their money down on an unsure thing.

As for SFT and why they don't do it, *shrug*, I don't really care.   Lets leave it at that.

[TheClash603]

Hell, it took them a very long time to even get the preorders done.  It was still available for preorder until close to a year ago, maybe even more recent.  Anyone who whines that they didn't get one should have acted faster or they can patiently wait to see what happens.

Well now I feel like a real dick.  I should've had my preorder in at the reasonable one year before realease cutoff...

[oldskool]

Well I can say that I was order 687, and that was in October or November of 2008 I believe.  They basically finally sold out earlier this year, so that means that for over a year after I got mine they were still selling them.  Now mind you, I did get mine not long after the pre-order was open, so there was probably that initial surge in the first few months, but - I wouldn't be surprised if they sold 1500 copies total.  Probably 500 US, 500 JPN, and 500 EURO. 

Beggar Prince finally sold out after 4 years of multiple runs.  SFT sold 1500 copies of Beggar Prince. 

Legend of Wukong is back and in stock and you can buy it right now if you so wish to do.  I would if the money wasn't tight as I've heard that it's better than Beggar Prince.

Now SFT has another unreleased RPG coming out for the Genesis called Star Odyssey. 

And let's not forget the free Sonic Mega MIX Sega CD ISO that anyone can download.  It's too bad that the Turbo doesn't get the homebrew releases like the Genesis does.  It's a shame really, considering how awesome the Turbo is.

Free Insanity?  Shit I guess I missed out since I have not frequented the forums much lately.    I would still be willing to purchase it really, if I was not so broke all the time.

[Arkhan]

They better print more runs of the game.  SFT touts themselves as being the best homebrew publisher ever, so youd think theyd be all up on it. 


I didn't preorder Pier Solar, because I didn't want to send my money somewhere for something that'd possibly take a long time.  It did take a long time.  So no worries.   I'll buy it when its readily available, like I did with Wukong

[Joe Redifer]

SFT touts themselves as being the best homebrew publisher ever

Bradon Cobb, president of SFT, will have you believe that he is the retro-gaming Jesus.  He does think very highly of himself, touting his "natural abilities" in interviews and the such.

[_joshuaTurbo]

Ark is so damn generous he actually sent me two copies of Insanity,  One of which I am planning to pop on eBay for a million dollar profit! 

just kidding, but if any of you dudes want my spare Insanity hit me up with a PM and I'll send it your way!!

[Mathius]

Ark is so damn generous he actually sent me two copies of Insanity,  One of which I am planning to pop on eBay for a million dollar profit! 

just kidding, but if any of you dudes want my spare Insanity hit me up with a PM and I'll send it your way!!

I also gots me a second copy.