(first ever post, wooho!)I'd love a nice foreword, and loads of production art, more so than screens. If it does come out in November then that will be perfect! I can get the limited edition for my birthday, and buy the hardcover myself (softbacks drive me crazy). I'd like to see the original idea for each character and creature, and how they changed. Skeletons would be really good, the skulls would clear up the mystery of slog/scrab/paramite navigation. Photos of inside the studio would be fabulous, and what Oddworld product would be complete without the company picture?
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I don't think the limited editions will go beyond the fact that it's leather bound, or I'm sure AA would have said something or atleast hinted if there was other 'limited edition qualities'.
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I don't hope the prices gap will be that big between the normal one and the special edition. look at these prices for the expose2.
REST OF WORLD Soft Cover $75 Hard Cover $89 Limited Edition $199 Thats more then 2 times for the limited edition. Not that I don't have the money :p |
yeah we know the limited edition will be realy expencive, but I'm sure going to buy that edition! :p
OWI made it for the fans, as a fan I show I care and buy the best edition of it. My way to see things :p |
I really cannot wait for this book. I can't wait to see all the great art in more detail along side of the numerous art that we've never seen before. Anyways, as for the leatherbound addition. If Im one of the first too find it ready for sale Im gonna state it on the forums so everyone can have a shot at one.
Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer. :fuzwink: |
Bah! You American's should be happy. It'll cost you less, because of the current state of the Australian Dollar.
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except that ballistic publishing are an australian company so we should get less import costs. Go to their website and click on the 'company' link for proof.
and btw the aussie dollar is doing fairly well at the moment; US71.54ยข yesterday. |
whens it coming out!? ><
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no one knows. just sign up for the email and they'll tell us when a date is set.
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I did..... me impatient, thats all
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Nate, I already knew the company was based in Adelaide :p That's why the American's should get it cheaper, as our Dollar isn't as strong as I'd like it to be. Although, I might even be able to grab myself a copy on my very long vacation to Western Australia (where I'll travel through South Australia).
Actually, they have a rough estimate for when the book will be released. And other dates, for other special things. Additionally, it was a shame the book wasn't ready for Siggraph. I'm sure that would have helped boost sales, not to mention the definate that Lorne or Sherry would be there to autograph the books ;) Alcar... |
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Alcar, are you allready complaining? :eek: |
No! I'm just saying it would have been better in the book's sales interests if it was released at Siggraph. Oddworld Inhabitants have said that it is coming out of their pockets completely, so any additional earnings or advertisement is good :)
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I was kidding Alcar :p
you are right... but I guess the book will have a good advertising campaign, especially if all the fan sites and fans made their own advertising for it :p |
Yeah. I'm not sure if I'll be advertising for the book. I've always been against putting advertisements on Oddworld Universe and the forums, and this view has been shared strongly by Abe Babe as well. I know I won't be gaining any profit from it, so more than likely I will place something up.
Whether or not we place something on the forums is an entirely different matter. One I will have to discuss with Abe Babe. Alcar... |
I was contacted first about advertising from OWI. That's why I e-mailed Ballistic Publishing.
If I would've have known how strongly Abe Babe felt about no-ads on her site... -oddguy |
OddBlog is definatly advertising for the book!
at least Max seemed to agree with me it was a good idea I think it can help OWI, that's why I want to do it |
Oh, I emailed Ballistic Publishing as well. I was sent back more than I had expected, or asked for :p
Oddguy, I'd say Abe Babe would be more than happy to advertise for Oddworld. I was more referring to advertisements that earn people money, like Google Adsense, etc. Alcar... |
I would make it my duty to advertise the book. Anything for OddBlog to counter those Blogger ads up top. At least they invariably point towards Oddworld stuff. :p However, I didn't realise we were sharing this little surprise with everyone.
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more then you expected Alcar?
stop hiding the juicy stuff! Can't wait to advertise... to have the pre-comands available! |
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I e-mailed and all I got was a possible November release divulged to me. I suppose I could e-mail again. -oddguy |
Alcar will never share. I've tried all manner of subtle and manipulative methods. All you'll ever get is a "Never!" However, the fact that we were enlightened that there is something 'Top Secret' means it is our duty to find out.
I wouldn't email again. I wouldn't want to irritate Mr Snoswell. Maybe if the book is suddenly released and we haven't been told anything, that would be a good time to strike. |
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I guess we will see soon enough...
anyway august is the month we will probably know more about the book |