NEWS: X-Universe News #30 - X3: Terran Conflict FAQ and Steam

Post by **CBJ** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:20

You can safely let it ride. The order has gone through correctly with the correct name.

Stu Austin · Post by **Stu Austin** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:21

CBJ wrote:You can safely let it ride. The order has gone through correctly with the correct name.

Thankyou.

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:25

CBJ wrote:Erm, you can see this page but not the X-News page on the same site?

Yes, and no in answer to your questions.

Post by **Xenon_Slayer** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:27

It's the first news entry on the homepage.

Danya Turrel · Post by **Danya Turrel** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:50

In response to how the UK English and the 'Merican English versions are different...

Well, not much in terms of gameplay. But there could be some embarrasing or confusing situations.

For example, for us (Americans) getting our fanny shot off by a pirate named Randy wouldn't be half as much fun as it is for our Brittish brothers.

Cheers!

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:57

Xenon_Slayer wrote:It's the first news entry on the homepage.

I know this, but as I explained in my previous post:

Access Denied

Access to this resource has been blocked to all users in compliance with company policy.

The full URL reference "http://www.egosoft.com" of the site you wish to have considered for unblocking must also be included with the request.

Is what I get when trying to go onto anything X related that isn't this forum. Never mind, I'll just look at it when I get home.

X2-Eliah · Post by **X2-Eliah** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 16:57

I am fairly sure that Egosoft developers did not include localized (british/american) humor.. After all, they are german developers, and are not so inclined to use fannies, jolly rogers and whatnot..
Furthermore, the differences of british and american ("ish") english are so subtle, they are unnoticeable to a non-native speaker most of the times, and can be quite easily ignored by native speakers of the dialect.

dtrowle · Post by **dtrowle** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 17:04

Okay so the only place to get a hardcopy of the game in the US is through Play.com or ordering through the Ego shop? And I am guessing that they both will ship it across the pond?

Sandalpocalypse · Post by **Sandalpocalypse** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 17:30

BugMeister · Post by **BugMeister** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 17:37

- many thanks for keeping us up to date, BurnIt!

- more power to your elbow!

dtrowle · Post by **dtrowle** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 17:39

Play.com and amazon.co.uk only seem to be able to ship to the EU. And I can't find anything on PlayUSA.com except DVDs (movies). Anybody else verify this or am I just stupid?

Why is Egosoft making it so difficult to get a hard copy in the US?

Axeface · Post by **Axeface** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 17:49

X2-Eliah wrote:I am fairly sure that Egosoft developers did not include localized (british/american) humor.. After all, they are german developers, and are not so inclined to use fannies, jolly rogers and whatnot..
Furthermore, the differences of British and American ("ish") English are so subtle, they are unnoticeable to a non-native speaker most of the times, and can be quite easily ignored by native speakers of the dialect.

Slang is very different, and some British people might take offense to American usage of certain words ;p (Most of us brits are used to it now thought hehe)
When I went to Canada I almost got beaten up because I asked someone for a fag.

Back on topic. I'm sure the problems with the US shipping is publisher related?
I'm so excited now! I cant wait to get my copy, If I don't receive it on release day I think I'll /wrist ;p I had an order with play but canceled it because the last game I ordered was received a week later. Ordered with egoshop to ensure (hopefully) that I'll receive it in time.

Btw, where is the fight trailer ego! Im itching to see it ;p

Al · Post by Al » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 17:57

dtrowle wrote:
Why is Egosoft making it so difficult to get a hard copy in the US?

Now think carefully about the following - Do you honestly think Egosoft want to make it difficult for anyone to get a copy of their game or is it possible that they simply couldn't get anyone to publish/distribute the game in the US?

Post by **Graphil** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:02

I definitely read in one of the posts that someone had got things shipped from play.com to the US. However checking over the site that doesn't seem an available option. So that does leave Egosoft, Steam and no doubt ebay at some point as options for the US.

KRM398 · Post by **KRM398** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:03

My, my, look at all us nervious and anxious people..it must be a great honor for Ego to sit back and watch us go nuts over another new game/addition they made. I give them full credit though, they left the fan base mod things and saw real talent in some, since Ego is not that BIG an organization, I see this as a good move on their part, just waiting to see the plot and storyline in this one, I like a good story almost as much as capping ships and flying them,lol.

mojo lojo · Post by **mojo lojo** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:08

Just read X universe 30

As was the case for all X games, we will release a version without
copy protection at a later point.

Where is the X-BTF no CD patch ??? i can't find it

snyderm · Post by **snyderm** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:09

Play.com does not have shipping to the U.S available. Egosoft's website has it available for a small fortune...
I would rather die than install steam on one of my computers. I did that once, it was a nightmare and I swore never to have anything to do with them ever again.
Looks like I have to sit this one out. Or wait until it is on E-bay, if that is even legal.

Danya Turrel · Post by **Danya Turrel** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:09

Why would they have trouble finding a distributer for such a fine game?

Not all of us over here in the US are busy pounding on a Playstation like a crazed, r******* chimpanzee. Maybe a boutique distributor like Stardock (or Impulse I think they are called now) would be the way to go?

Whatever. I'm going to have to wait until I can get my hands on a shiny, tangible box. The only game I've played more than X3 is Startopia, which I've installed on 3 different PCs since its release. If I understand Steam's mode of operation, its one installation, and the game won't work if the internet is down. Meh.

D

Post by **CBJ** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:18

Danya Turrel wrote:If I understand Steam's mode of operation, its one installation, and the game won't work if the internet is down. Meh.

Evidently you don't quite understand.

As quite a few people have already said in the various threads on the subject in the last week or so, most Steam games, including all of Egosoft's, work just fine in offline mode.

Edit: Typo.

mrsack · Post by **mrsack** » Tue, 14. Oct 08, 18:19

Danya Turrel wrote:Why would they have trouble finding a distributer for such a fine game?

Not all of us over here in the US are busy pounding on a Playstation like a crazed, r******* chimpanzee. Maybe a boutique distributor like Stardock (or Impulse I think they are called now) would be the way to go?

Whatever. I'm going to have to wait until I can get my hands on a shiny, tangible box. The only game I've played more than X3 is Startopia, which I've installed on 3 different PCs since its release. If I understand Steam's mode of operation, its one installation, and the game won't work if the internet is down. Meh.

D

You can install it on any PC with Steam that you are logged into. The internet is only used to download the game and (maybe) do some sort of online check the first time you play. Steam games work perfectly with no internet 99.99% of the time.