Curious Artila Karacan Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has there been a moaning and whining thread for windows users recently? I want my Spiderweb Game fix. Windows versions have ALWAYS (I exaggerate knowingly) been March-releases! While I'll cry to myself over here, watching the development for the iPad version, I would like to have a little love and information in the meantime. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 It's being tested so expect about another 2 months. A good indication is when Jeff asks for new Windows version beta testers. I think the iPad version will be even later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody madrigan Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Is there a time frame on the new Avernum versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Assuming they are Jeff's next project, I'd expect the first one sometime between this fall and next spring, depending on how much revamping of the engine and the maps are involved. Spring is likelier, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spidweb Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'm hoping to have the Windows version out within a month. Full-on beta testing of the iPad version will start soon, so I'm hoping within 3 months. - Jeff Vogel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittering Clawbug AaronC Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Best news I've heard all week. Maybe your response will quell the incoming onslaught of hate at the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody madrigan Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ok, so Avadon II in 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 If SW releases follow the pattern of the last decade, we will see alternating Avadon and Avernum-remake releases. However, that's not a given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Karacan Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Originally Posted By: Spidweb I'm hoping to have the Windows version out within a month. Full-on beta testing of the iPad version will start soon, so I'm hoping within 3 months. - Jeff Vogel Take my money! Take my money now! :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk MissSea Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I have never been more grateful to have an iPad and to be unemployed in my lifetime ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittering Clawbug AaronC Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Oh man...just checked the Games page and saw the icon under Windows...elation until I clicked on it and nothing. What a tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Shaper Tristan Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Originally Posted By: AaronC Oh man...just checked the Games page and saw the icon under Windows...elation until I clicked on it and nothing. What a tease. somewhere in the dark depths of the forum jeff is intoxicated with amusement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Originally Posted By: Shaper Tristan somewhere in the dark depths of the forum jeff is intoxicated FYT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Shaper Tristan Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Originally Posted By: Dantius Originally Posted By: Shaper Tristan somewhere in the dark depths of the forum jeff is intoxicated FYT that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd Angelo85 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I noticed that RPG Watch is listing the release for May 30th (http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/release?release=2) and I wanted to know if they are wrongly informed regarding the release or if Spiderweb Software pushed the release back from early May to end of May? Does anybody got inside informations they can share with us? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 My guess is that they're guessing. With the mac release, it just appeared and then Jeff announced it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Jeff has a good guess based upon the past games of when it will be ready. He may release it earlier if enough beta testers reach the end without significant new game bugs appearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Shaper Tristan Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 well on the 9th jeff said that he thinks it'll be out within a the month, so i imagine it will be out anytime between now and may 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Goldengirl Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Jeff Vogel said today, on his wildly popular blog the Bottom Feeder... Originally Posted By: Jeff Vogel I have been putting the final touches on Avadon: The Black Fortress for Windows in the hope of releasing it next week. The end is in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Mike B. Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Blue News has it listed at May 2nd release for windows as of today! Maybe the demo this weekend???? I can only hope! -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd Angelo85 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Yeah May 2nd is confirmed now through the press release from Spiderweb Software. Damn, I can't wait until it's Monday now And on Monday I probably will go mad, waiting for the next Weekend so that I can finally start playing ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Shaper Tristan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Originally Posted By: Angelo85 Yeah May 2nd is confirmed now through the press release from Spiderweb Software. Damn, I can't wait until it's Monday now And on Monday I probably will go mad, waiting for the next Weekend so that I can finally start playing ;-) yay, that means i get to play avadon on my birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasoned Roamer Sterno Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Where is this press release that you speak of? Nevermind, found it on Blues News. Just surprised there isn't an announcement here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Mike B. Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yeah...I just downloaded the windows demo from the ftp site. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mike B. Yeah...I just downloaded the windows demo from the ftp site. Cool! I just picked up a copy, as well. Oh well, there goes productivity for the next week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora Milkman Dan Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 But I wanted to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 64566788 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mike B. Yeah...I just downloaded the windows demo from the ftp site. Cool! After seeing your post,i try and success too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora velsevul Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I'm sorry guys, but could you post a link on this ftp, or give me advice at least? Thank you in advance! Edit - it seems I guessed right and download started :-). Can't wait for surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Vent Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The ftp site that includes demos is opened to all, and you can use a standard browser to navigate, so it's not a problem to find the win version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Overwhelming Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I think you should remove that link, or are we supposed to have access to the hintbooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Well, when I finally get around to replaying, I may as well do it on my Windows machine now. I must admit, it feels kind of awesome to have finished the game first for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Micawber Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yay! It's officially out (link is now on sw homepage). Pity it didn't come until after the bumper crop of public holidays we've just had, but still very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Vent Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Originally Posted By: Overwhelming I think you should remove that link, or are we supposed to have access to the hintbooks? When you buy a hint book it's not a pdf you get but a physical hint book, a little cheap, but well done and a real object. It's public site but in many country you don't have the right to download if it's not authorized by the legal owner. In this case I don't know. I feel it is handy for people in hurry to try it until it's not on home page. If there's a problem I don't know it, a mod will remove it if it's a real problem, but seriously it's easy to lock access to some folders on a ftp site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasoned Roamer Sterno Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Considering that when you go to purchase Avadon, you have the option of adding the electronic-only version of the hint book for $7, I doubt it's supposed to be free on that FTP site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Jeff has switched over to electronic hintbooks for the most recent games (a bit unfortunate for people who prefer a physical book, but oh well) but they are not free. However, the link has been removed since it has served its purpose, so it shouldn't be a problem. Dikiyoba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Originally Posted By: Micawber Yay! It's officially out (link is now on sw homepage). Pity it didn't come until after the bumper crop of public holidays we've just had, but still very exciting. I know. On the other hand, I had essays to do then. Now I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma Kiexcolo Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Well I just downloaded the windows version of Avadon but the graphics wasn't displaying correctly. Luckily there was a DX version in the support pages and that worked for me. I recommend adding that permanently in the installation like Avernum 6 instead if just leaving it in the support pages where people might not bother to explore. Anyway I am eager to try it but I have to go to work now. Zzzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Vicheron Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Well, it looks like the Windows version of Avadon is finally... Ava-done. YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Overwhelming Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 So far, I think it's Vogel's weakest game. Clearly "dumbed down" for the masses. But I guess I should have seen that coming the first minute I heard there would be an iPad port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Karacan Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Purchased blind due to my love for Avernum. (And Geneforge 5). Now I just have to find the time to play... Also, I'm surprised that the game is cheaper than AV6 at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Originally Posted By: Milkman Dan But I wanted to sleep. As I used to tell some of my former coworkers: Quote: I don't sleep. It's against my religion. Put simply, you can sleep later; there's a new game to try out first! EDIT: Welcome to Spiderweb Software. Please leave your sanity at the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I downloaded and installed Avadon, and played around with it a bit last night/early this morning. The game works great thus far, but I have two minor complaints with the install file: 1) Norton treated the install file as a threat, and I had to redownload. This has already been mentioned elsewhere, so I won't elaborate; also, I've already worked around the issue. 2) The install automatically puts a shortcut on my desktop. I don't really mind this, but I'd prefer to choose if the shortcut should be created. (I've been meaning to mention this with other Spiderweb games, but I just never bothered. And yes, I know I can just delete the shortcut.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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