I always thought the Purcell cover as a pre-order bonus felt more like taking away than adding anything(both Sam and Max seasons had Purcell-drawn DVD covers for everybody), so having the cover get a more general release feels more like a correction of an overall plainly bad idea.
It does seem fairer when you put it that way, RD. The Sam and Max Purcell covers weren't just for pre-orderers. (I should know - I only bought them last year!) And those of us who did pre-order did still get other benefits, as mentioned already.
And it's not like they're as easy for non pre-orderers to get hold of. They can only get them with the deluxe version, so if they're not interested in/can't afford the extra goodies then they can't just get the DVD with the slipcover like the pre-orderers can.
That said, even though I pre-ordered I'm getting the deluxe version anyway. Because of the cool extra stuff But back during pre-release time I made use of the private forums and everything so I'm glad I pre-ordered!
Does anyone have any idea how long the free shipping offer will be there for? I'm gonna need to wait a couple of weeks before I have enough money to get what I want, but if I know that the offer is going to be gone by then, I may as well just order the regular DVD now.
Does anyone have any idea how long the free shipping offer will be there for? I'm gonna need to wait a couple of weeks before I have enough money to get what I want, but if I know that the offer is going to be gone by then, I may as well just order the regular DVD now.
According to the front page on the Telltale site, you have 17 days before the offer ends. Hope that helps.
So, how many pieces are in the TMI Art Portfolio? The description says 12, the details say 16...
Oh, and what's to expect from the "Highlight Reel with Team Commentary" on the DVD? Is it the same as the audio-commentaries for S&M? One for each episode? about 30 minutes per Episodes? WITH DOM??
What does the normal slipcase cover art look? I did pre-order, so I will be getting the Purcell one, but I sure hope that the normal box art is underneath the Purcell slipcase. ( It probably isnt, or is it? )
Maybe you already discussed the point somewhere else, but will this DVD run on MAC? On the "detailed view" in the Store the System Requirements are indicated for PC but not for MAC.
So, how many pieces are in the TMI Art Portfolio? The description says 12, the details say 16...
Oh, and what's to expect from the "Highlight Reel with Team Commentary" on the DVD? Is it the same as the audio-commentaries for S&M? One for each episode? about 30 minutes per Episodes? WITH DOM??
We did about 20-30 minutes of commentary per episode. I apologize in advance for my absurd overuse and misuse of the word "trope" in the episode 3 commentary track.
This is the first commentary track I've ever been asked to do and it was the most fun I've had at work in god knows how long. I think you guys will be really pleased with the content. Daniel H-Bomb Herrera and Jake Video Games Rodkin (along with the rest of us) are at our finest.
We did about 20-30 minutes of commentary per episode. I apologize in advance for my absurd overuse and misuse of the word "trope" in the episode 3 commentary track.
This is the first commentary track I've ever been asked to do and it was the most fun I've had at work in god knows how long. I think you guys will be really pleased with the content. Daniel H-Bomb Herrera and Jake Video Games Rodkin (along with the rest of us) are at our finest.
Yeah that has to be it. I think thats actually almost as cool as the Purcell cover. It would be nice if they just tucked the Purcell cover over this one, so that people would have both.
Yeah that has to be it. I think thats actually almost as cool as the Purcell cover. It would be nice if they just tucked the Purcell cover over this one, so that people would have both.
Um ... wish granted? The Purcell cover is a slipcase that fits over the standard cover.
I'd have liked to have seen an original Ryan Jones painting commissioned for the default cover, personally. This looks more like a sophisticated render. But hey, that's a tiny splash of negative in an ocean of positive!
I suppose the sum of (34,95?) season pre-ordering way back doesnt count in this 50 dollar free shipping offer? Cuz if it did, we could add the deluxe stuff plus something worth a dollar or so to go over that 50 dollars to get all that for free shipping?
Honestly, Laserschwert's ToMI poster pretty much set the bar so high, I would've been disappointed by just about anything else. It was just that damn awesome.
I'm torn between buying the regular edition for 18 euros (thanks to shipping) or the deluxe edition for 36. Even with the crappy course of the dollar, the shipping on the Deluxe is very expensive. And I'm Dutch, so greed comes naturally.
what happens if my order is $45 then I add the voodoo cards to my order making it $65, do I get free shipping? just asking coz the vodoo cards say they are prints in the store, but they were listed as suggestions to buy when buying the dvd?
The best way to find out for sure is to go to the last page of checkout and look at your shipping. If you don't get the free shipping, you don't have to finish.
We did about 20-30 minutes of commentary per episode. I apologize in advance for my absurd overuse and misuse of the word "trope" in the episode 3 commentary track.
For the Sam & Max games I believe they had regular US Post ground shipping, and that came to something like $7. Forcing us to pay $18 for a "free" copy of something we've already purchased is not cool. I live in Canada and don't see why I should have to pay such an exorbant shipping price, especially when we got by perfectly well without it twice before.
I've always been under the impression that TellTale was on the gamer's side - near as I can tell, this increase in shipping is a scam - shall we say "incentive" - to get us to pony up for $50 worth of swag. If that's the case, it will greatly diminish my respect for the company. At the moment, I can't see why that's NOT the case.
Telltale, legitimately upset customers here, can we get a response please?
I've always been under the impression that TellTale was on the gamer's side - near as I can tell, this increase in shipping is a scam - shall we say "incentive" - to get us to pony up for $50 worth of swag. If that's the case, it will greatly diminish my respect for the company. At the moment, I can't see why that's NOT the case.
I doubt TTG gets any cash for shipping. It's probably the shippers who've raised them prices.
so any idea how long the free shipping will be available? cause, i've kinda got about 75$ in my shopping cart and i kinda have to wait for that money :P
hum, i could just forget about wallace & gromit, but it still would be a lot of money, and since i'm going to buy it eventually anyway, i might just as well buy it when theres free shipping.
Well, I think it's a bit silly that the "limited edition pre-order cover" can be bought with the special goodies version. I do agree that it probably should have been the normal version anyway, but then what was the point of pre-ordering if everyone else can get ahold of the bonuses anyway? Especially as I had to order that special goodies version ontop of my pre-order DVD to get the rest of the stuff. (at least with free shipping, thanks TT!)
I guess they regreted making the cover a pre-order bonus, and I'm not particularly bothered by it. But I do hope the Sam & Max bonuses stay as pre-order bonuses.
Yeah, I ended up buying way more than I was anticipating. Aside from the Deluxe Box, because seriously, I really do love the game that much, so not buying it would be a crime, I also got the tarot cards and the drinking vessel, mainly to keep my pens quills in, and of course Sam & Max. I missed out on the previous episodes, so this time I have got to get this.
I pre-ordered Tales of Monkey Island. On the merchandise page it tells me I have a choice of one of two DVD purchase options:
Either the DVD on its own (with Steve Purcell slipcase), for free.
OR
The deluxe Edition for $14.95.
It says I can have either one or the other of the options...
...so how come I can add both versions to my basket?
Does this mean I get two copies of the game..? One on its own and one with the deluxe Edition, and only pay $14.95..?
It seems you bought two DVDs, one with just the slip cover, and one with the all the extra merchandise. If you want to cancel one of these orders, you should try to contact telltale support. I made the same mistake.
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And it's not like they're as easy for non pre-orderers to get hold of. They can only get them with the deluxe version, so if they're not interested in/can't afford the extra goodies then they can't just get the DVD with the slipcover like the pre-orderers can.
That said, even though I pre-ordered I'm getting the deluxe version anyway. Because of the cool extra stuff
According to the front page on the Telltale site, you have 17 days before the offer ends. Hope that helps.
Oh, and what's to expect from the "Highlight Reel with Team Commentary" on the DVD? Is it the same as the audio-commentaries for S&M? One for each episode? about 30 minutes per Episodes? WITH DOM??
It looks sweet
Ciao
We did about 20-30 minutes of commentary per episode. I apologize in advance for my absurd overuse and misuse of the word "trope" in the episode 3 commentary track.
This is the first commentary track I've ever been asked to do and it was the most fun I've had at work in god knows how long. I think you guys will be really pleased with the content. Daniel H-Bomb Herrera and Jake Video Games Rodkin (along with the rest of us) are at our finest.
Really looking forward to it!!
Yeah that has to be it. I think thats actually almost as cool as the Purcell cover. It would be nice if they just tucked the Purcell cover over this one, so that people would have both.
Um ... wish granted? The Purcell cover is a slipcase that fits over the standard cover.
I'd have liked to have seen an original Ryan Jones painting commissioned for the default cover, personally. This looks more like a sophisticated render. But hey, that's a tiny splash of negative in an ocean of positive!
It had better!
Exactly my situation! That's why I asked...
http://www.telltalegames.com/community/blogs/id-587
Thanks! I go and buy it now, hoping that the free shipping over 50$ is valid for Italy too...
Sean, stop reading TVTropes RIGHT NOW!
Yay, deluxe edition. I just realised I should have scammed the tarot cards from my parents as well!
I've always been under the impression that TellTale was on the gamer's side - near as I can tell, this increase in shipping is a scam - shall we say "incentive" - to get us to pony up for $50 worth of swag. If that's the case, it will greatly diminish my respect for the company. At the moment, I can't see why that's NOT the case.
Telltale, legitimately upset customers here, can we get a response please?
I doubt TTG gets any cash for shipping. It's probably the shippers who've raised them prices.
hum, i could just forget about wallace & gromit, but it still would be a lot of money, and since i'm going to buy it eventually anyway, i might just as well buy it when theres free shipping.
The front page of the site gives a countdown.
Can't wait for them!
I guess they regreted making the cover a pre-order bonus, and I'm not particularly bothered by it. But I do hope the Sam & Max bonuses stay as pre-order bonuses.
Might as well have the tarot cards as pay for the shipping!
haha thanks. took me a while to find it :P
Because if I do, won't I get stung for customs duty when the package comes in to the UK and have to pay at least another £11 on top of that?
I pre-ordered Tales of Monkey Island. On the merchandise page it tells me I have a choice of one of two DVD purchase options:
Either the DVD on its own (with Steve Purcell slipcase), for free.
OR
The deluxe Edition for $14.95.
It says I can have either one or the other of the options...
...so how come I can add both versions to my basket?
Does this mean I get two copies of the game..? One on its own and one with the deluxe Edition, and only pay $14.95..?
It seems you bought two DVDs, one with just the slip cover, and one with the all the extra merchandise. If you want to cancel one of these orders, you should try to contact telltale support. I made the same mistake.