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I hate waiting, I hate waiting, I hate waiting, I hate waiting.
I think i get heartattack if I get it.

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EarEWAgwrSVfdggsss..... waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting is terrible waiting really sucks.

I'll blow up with happiness if I get it, and get into a homicidal genocidal rage if I don't.....

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*Raises eyebrow*
Like Frankie said: "Relax..."

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All I have to say is this:

Be very, very careful about what you wish for!

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Well today should be the day if all things go well. Fingers crossed and double crossed.

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I hope I get beta...

(repeats that a thousand times)

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I just got a message saying that they've decided to scrap the beta, and use Microsoft as their publisher...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOO!

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ROFLMAO - Good one. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

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Damn, I don´t have to wait email to get hearth attack. NullAshton allmost give it to me whit his last post. Too long No.

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So, where is Malfador physically located and what time zone do they operate out of?
--
TAZ, trying to stay calm

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Message for Bata testers:

Hi,
My name is Roger, and I'm a student from Nigeria. I have the opportunity to make a lot of money beta testing SE5. But I need to purchase a computer to complete the tests. Here in Nigeria, we are limited as to what kind of computer technology we may buy. And I will need a good fast machine. I need someone to purchase a nice Dell laptop for me in the States, and then ship it to Nigeria. Upon receipt, I will forward back to you 120% of your costs plus two SE5 beta slots. As a show of good faith, I have contracted with the firm of Dewy, Screwem, and Howw of Washington DC, to post $5000 US in escrow. This may be confirmed by calling 968.778.8743. They are authorized to make payment from these funds as soon as I conform that the new Dell Laptop has arrived. I am sure that many people will want to take advantage of this offer, so I will accept the first laptop to arrive and make payment accordingly.

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They are located in CA, PST.... specifically I do not know the exact adress... oh wait I do...
Malfador Machinations
PO Box 2942
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-2942

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Feh, a few more added hours of waiting then. Today, I'm sending the wife to Michigan for a fortnight. I hope that's a good omen. :-P
--
TAZ

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That interest me too. I have 1.4.2005 16.31
If I understood, they looked those places yesterday.

Damn i am slow, http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

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It is a *really* tiny office
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Anyone know what time people start getting told

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Yes, it really is a 4 inch by 4 inch tiny little office.

Any one willing to make odds on whether the beta trial starts today? (Fingers crossed)

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I would think it would be notification today with commencement Monday.

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OMG! I just found out that the combat system for SE V will be handled by DICE! WTF!

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And they've replaced the ship design window with one button marked "Do you feel lucky?"

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You have to rotate the board around for the AI to take its turn?!?

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I don't know guys, this One Armed Bandet - pull the lever and pray for the best out come, approach to combat scares me. I have never been lucky.

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I wasn't using a hyperbole when I sadi the suspense was killing me.

Where else do you think I'm online now?!?

(note: just kidding http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif )

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Notice: All those who have leaked trade secrets regarding MM and SE5 (such as MS publishing deals, 3D Dice controlled Combat and Game Board rotation to activate AI) shall be considered in violation of NDA and exempt from the beta.

Also, Due to these secrets being leaked Aaron and I will have to rebuild the game from scratch 'Again' and this will push the Beta and release to Q3 2009. (or Q2 9002 I get those dates mixed up all the time)

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

P.S. And people say I have no sense of humor http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif Muahahahahaha

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It was designed as a part of the new research plan - Table Turning Technology... Alright, *now* my lips are sealed.

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hey if your going to rebuild from scratch may i suggest you base it off this game... I do have some pdp1's kicking around at the plant...

http://www3.sympatico.ca/maury/games...ar-on-pdp1.jpg

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Everyone needs to chill... its just 9:00 am out here in California... a mighty fine beautiful day too!
If I was Aaron, I wouldn't be out of bed yet... then again, I'm more of a night person. If so, then why am I getting up at 7:30 to come here?!

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Rats missed it by a hair. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/Injured.gif

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Looks like the site is being updated even as I write this. Holy smokes. It's happening people.

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Malfador under construction.

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your in for a surprize http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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What, the Beta Testers are all from Pakistan and India?

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Wow...I'm off the forums for 12 hours and there's almost 40 new posts in this thread!?!? Calm down people! Either you make it or you don't...though I confess, I'm excited too. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Everyone expects to get into the beta. Otherwise, we wouldn't have sent off the forms...

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Indeed they are. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Sure Tesco, be cryptic http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

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Ok I have just seen the combat model.... Think ASTEROIDS!

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Stage One, put up the 'Under Construction' page.. Done

Stage Two, Leave the Page up for 2 months... In progress (We know how patient you fans are, and know you won't mind)

Stage Four, Don't forget Stage Three.

... rotflmao..

You guys are making my day, Thanks.

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Yeah, Malfador could use a new FTP transfer program it seems. Or maybe I could host the site on my server. :-)

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No longer under construction. It's now an upgrade in progress.

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Well, turn about is fair play, David.

Any time now.

[taps foot]

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My wild *** guess: MM page will be some kind of April Fool's thing (poisson d'avril)
WAG2: A really slick new page, with shinies.

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At... how about you ship flies about and then gets stuck in a pit.... And dudes show up and toss flower pots or barrels down on your ship...

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I couldn't get through to MM, so im posting my first beta report here. The SE5 DVD came by courrier, but the USB enabled organic brain that the note says was for the AI was "damaged in shipping."

The glass is broken, and the postman has sealed it in a plastic bag. I think part of it may be damaged, and the electrodes seem to be bent. Please send a new one?

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I don't know how to take this? - I am at a loss - BTW go process the turn! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

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I don't think so. My guess is that MM decided to look creatively for origins and create brand new trend in CG - 3D ASCII graphics! That's why after site upgrade you will be able to access it via telnet only (to sync it with new se5 interface).

Proof:
1) DG mentioned several times that he designed game graphics in retro style. ASCII is a maxim of retro.
2) Have you seen computer specs for se5? No! In fact se5 won't work with you athlons, p4, geforces and radeons. Anything better than i386 and trident 512k will cause an error "Please downgrade your computer and reinstall the game".
3) There was an anxiety that modern CG will ruin great gameplay of se series. It seems Aaron decided to listen to this opinion and to not bother with fancy effects. 256 colors are more than enough.
4) Such approach allows to minimize expenses for development.

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Rebuttal for proof 1.

DG mentioned he created reto-style graphics for Dungeon Odyssey, not SEV! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

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Site update in progress...I can't wait to see what they did with the site. Hopefully it is better than previously.

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MAybe they needed to Beta Test the site before they put it up.

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David said something about taking forms for beta-testing the website...