Posted September 18, 2017
CharlesGrey
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Posted September 18, 2017
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MadalinStroe
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Posted September 18, 2017
CharlesGrey: ...In fact, I haven't tried it yet, but it seems like it would work well on a tablet, due to the simple controls and fairly low hardware requirements...
I have several games from Tin Man Games on Humble Bundle, and I always get them for their DRM-Free Android versions. Unfortunately, lately it seems that they are focusing on the PC market, their last 3-4 games have been PC exclusives. It's known that on mobiles piracy is rampart, which is why most successful games are "free to pay"(I love this term), so it's understandable why they would stop developing for the platform. In case anybody is interested, most of the Tin Man Games catalogue is 80% off on Humble Bundle, at an all time low of around
1 $/€.
Post edited September 18, 2017 by MadalinStroe
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Posted September 18, 2017
MadalinStroe: Unfortunately, lately it seems that they are focusing on the PC market, their last 3-4 games have been PC exclusives.
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is available as mobile game, too, but only for iPad and iPhone ($5), not Android. Personally I'd be interested in the game but not for the regular price. Even with 50% off it still seems a little much to me for what it is, especially considering that you can get e.g. the Shadowrun games for less. And such high prices can also be an indicator of "too niche" games, suggesting that there wouldn't be enough interest in them in order for lower prices to be profitable, as it would mostly be bought by fans of the niche only who are already willing to pay more. Maybe that's what made GOG hesitate? Or maybe GOG would be interested in this game but not the simpler games based on text only, and apparantly it was those that Tin Man Games offered to them before?
Post edited September 18, 2017 by Leroux
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Posted September 18, 2017
Leroux: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is available as mobile game, too, but only for iPad and iPhone ($5), not Android.
Never touched Apple, and at the prices of their products, I doubt I ever will. Leroux: Personally I'd be interested in the game but not for the regular price. Even with 50% off it still seems a little much to me for what it is, especially considering that you can get e.g. the Shadowrun games for less. And such high prices can also be an indicator of "too niche" games, suggesting that there wouldn't be enough interest in them in order for lower prices to be profitable, as it would mostly be bought by fans of the niche only who are already willing to pay more. Maybe that's what made GOG hesitate? Or maybe GOG would be interested in this game but not the simpler games based on text only and apparantly it was those that Tin Man Games offered to them before?
That is a way of interpreting it, and I think you are right in your supposition, but GOG should take greater care explaining their reasons for rejections to the developers. They should never start burning bridges, or give that impression by sounding dismissive.Leroux
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Posted September 18, 2017
Me neither, just meant to point out they haven't given up on the mobile market, and TWOFTM is still a mobile game, not a PC exclusive. That it's currently not available for Android sucks, of course.
True. It is a difficult task - the more explicit you are in explaining the reason, the more you encourage others to challenge and dispute your decision or feel offended - but there's definitely room for improvement for GOG in this department.
True. It is a difficult task - the more explicit you are in explaining the reason, the more you encourage others to challenge and dispute your decision or feel offended - but there's definitely room for improvement for GOG in this department.
Post edited September 18, 2017 by Leroux
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Posted September 18, 2017
Leroux: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is available as mobile game, too, but only for iPad and iPhone ($5), not Android.
Well, hey, mobile isn't limited to Android or Apple. If someone has a Windows or Linux based mobile device, it should work on those too. I have a Windows 7 tablet, and while it's not really meant for games, this one would probably work since it's entirely turn-based and doesn't require high FPS. MadalinStroe: They should never start burning bridges, or give that impression by sounding dismissive.
I'm afraid they're long past that point, with many Dev studios. You'd think it's in GOG's interest to maintain good business relationships with Devs and publishers. If they dismissed the older, more minimalistic games from this studio, it's arguably up to GOG to reach out to them, if they'd like this one on their store. Most Devs don't really need GOG, when the vast majority of their sales comes from Steam. And especially when they already have other options for offering DRM-free versions of their games. But maybe GOG is at a point where they feel they don't need smaller Dev studios either. *shrug*
Personally I think this game would have been a great match for GOG and its audience, considering how popular most old-school RPGs are here.
Post edited September 18, 2017 by CharlesGrey
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Posted September 18, 2017
Leroux: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is available as mobile game, too, but only for iPad and iPhone ($5), not Android.
CharlesGrey: Well, hey, mobile isn't limited to Android or Apple. If someone has a Windows or Linux based mobile device, it should work on those too. I have a Windows 7 tablet, and while it's not really meant for games, this one would probably work since it's entirely turn-based and doesn't require high FPS. MadalinStroe: They should never start burning bridges, or give that impression by sounding dismissive.
CharlesGrey: I'm afraid they're long past that point, with many Dev studios. You'd think it's in GOG's interest to maintain good business relationships with Devs and publishers. If they dismissed the older, more minimalistic games from this studio, it's arguably up to GOG to reach out to them, if they'd like this one on their store. Most Devs don't really need GOG, when the vast majority of their sales comes from Steam. And especially when they already have other options for offering DRM-free versions of their games. But maybe GOG is at a point where they feel they don't need smaller Dev studios either. *shrug*
Personally I think this game would have been a great match for GOG and its audience, considering how popular most old-school RPGs are here.
Rogue like
Crafting
Procedurally genearated
Pixelated
Requiring online connection
Hence too niche.
CharlesGrey
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Posted September 18, 2017
nightcraw1er.488: It's not:
Rogue like
Crafting
Procedurally genearated
Pixelated
Requiring online connection
Hence too niche.
lel Rogue like
Crafting
Procedurally genearated
Pixelated
Requiring online connection
Hence too niche.
Technically it does have some rogue-like elements. And while it's not pixelated, it's definitely "retro" and old-school.
Doesn't really meet the other requirements, though, so I guess that's not good enough.
MadalinStroe
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Posted September 19, 2017
I had no idea such devices existed.
I know about Windows phones, however I've never thought about whether it was possible to play win games directly. Interesting idea, I''ll have to look into that.
I have only used Android phone/tablet devices for my "on the go gaming", which I fueled with HumbleBundle DRM-Free games. Initialy I tried some "free to pay" games, but I have always ended up being disappointed by the monetization model.
I know about Windows phones, however I've never thought about whether it was possible to play win games directly. Interesting idea, I''ll have to look into that.
I have only used Android phone/tablet devices for my "on the go gaming", which I fueled with HumbleBundle DRM-Free games. Initialy I tried some "free to pay" games, but I have always ended up being disappointed by the monetization model.
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Posted September 20, 2017
MadalinStroe: I had no idea such devices existed.
I know about Windows phones, however I've never thought about whether it was possible to play win games directly. Interesting idea, I''ll have to look into that.
I have only used Android phone/tablet devices for my "on the go gaming", which I fueled with HumbleBundle DRM-Free games. Initialy I tried some "free to pay" games, but I have always ended up being disappointed by the monetization model.
Don't know about smartphones, but you can find tablets with pretty much any version of Windows. Linux seems to be less common, but I'm sure you can find some options, if you do a little digging. Plus, for some of these tablets, there are probably ways to replace the OS it ships with. I know about Windows phones, however I've never thought about whether it was possible to play win games directly. Interesting idea, I''ll have to look into that.
I have only used Android phone/tablet devices for my "on the go gaming", which I fueled with HumbleBundle DRM-Free games. Initialy I tried some "free to pay" games, but I have always ended up being disappointed by the monetization model.
My Windows 7 tablet runs just about any game compatible with that OS, it's only limited by its hardware power. I've played some Banner Saga on it, various Point&Click adventures, and Shadowrun Returns also worked decently.
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Posted September 20, 2017
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Posted September 20, 2017
So far I found lots of smelly orcs, all flavors of death traps, and various kinds of undead monsters. But I'll let you know, should I find any unicorns, rainbows or free hugs. :D