MattyXB Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 OK now is official. (#78) come to me . Thanks Jah Fish for the great idea the number of the Birthday. I have not know which number I want, but thats a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren.dhark Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 My number is #66. I think I am one of the older guys here Günther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 66?? that makes you....(counts fingers)....over 80 years old!!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren.dhark Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 Yes, right Günther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCroniger Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 Hey now, I was born in '67. We're just 'mature' gen-x'ers. I don't care what number I get, I'm just happy that enough people didn't want it in the end. I was on the secondary list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted January 27, 2002 Author Share Posted January 27, 2002 Thank you to all those who have preordered Qb, and especially to those who have paid for their unit so quickly. I am finding myself swamped in emails at the moment and it is quite impossible for me to answer all in the time available. So, if you've sent me an email recently and haven't received a reply - please be aware it is taking me 3 or 4 DAYS to get to a reply. I would appreciate if you were as patient as possible, and limited "did you get my email?" emails as much as possible. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted January 29, 2002 Author Share Posted January 29, 2002 First QB special edition boxes are shipping tomorrow. I'm a few days behind schedule with the finalisation of the manual, so I'll be shipping the initial lot economy air sans manual, and the manual separately in about a week via air mail. THey should arrive about the same time. Everything is looking good. Organising production and sales of 100 units is way more work than I'd have expected. Things will be smoother, though, after the first few go out the door. There's a reasonable chance there will be a few spots available, so if you're looking to get on the preorder list, just drop me a note. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 * squeals like girl!! * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 This is most excellent news Andrew! American postal service being what it is...I probably will get the instruction booklet well ahead of the actual item. As an example I recently had a package come from Ontario, Canada. I paid for Priority..and it still took 2 weeks to get to me!!! So...I am being optimistic and setting my QB's arrival at like 12-16 weeks...hehe.. Either way...I am glad that Andrew is being successful in getting these put together and more importantly...that people are buying these up. Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted January 31, 2002 Author Share Posted January 31, 2002 Here it is, hot off the presses... the very first production Qb Special Edition package in all its glory! This one goes to Albert, lucky sod! Cheers A [ 01-31-2002: Message edited by: Andrew Davie ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Andrew Davie: Here it is, hot off the presses... the very first production Qb Special Edition package in all its glory! This one goes to Albert, lucky sod! Wow, that looks fantastic! You even printed a jewel case insert, and it looks like it was customized for that particular application! Very nice. Thanks for the pictures! ..Al [ 01-31-2002: Message edited by: Albert ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Oh wow, Andrew, thats cool. I didnt know the artwork was going in a jewel case as well. Can't wait!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCroniger Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 That looks awesome!!! I can't wait to get mine. I like how you autographed the case, too. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyXB Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Great work. Can't wait too to get mine. I hope my money arrive fast and good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfish Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 let's all repeat: "I can't wait to get mine." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Although I paid with a personal check and the game,box,ect. is being shipped from the other side of the globe--- "I can't wait to get mine!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 5, 2002 Author Share Posted February 5, 2002 The final phase of Qb production has been much more time-consuming and difficult than I had expected. But as I had hoped, I've learned a lot about manfuacturing product and getting it out the door, marketing, etc. I'm proud to announce that the first Qb Special Edition shipped today, to Albert of AtariAge. I'll get a couple out tomorrow, and we should see a steady stream after that. So hang on everyone, it won't be too much longer. Looking forward to seeing a review from Albert when his arrives (in about 10 days). Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 5, 2002 Share Posted February 5, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Andrew Davie: Looking forward to seeing a review from Albert when his arrives (in about 10 days). And I look forward to reviewing it. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 6, 2002 Author Share Posted February 6, 2002 A couple of important announcements... I have placed a status report online at www.2headed.com/qbstatus.txt - The status report is designed to help people see how the deliveries are going, who is allocated what number, etc., etc. Please allow a day or two for me to get the whole file up to date - obviously there are a lot of vacant spaces in it right now. I just wanted to get it online sooner rather than later. I'll keep that file up-to-date as I do packing/delivery so people can see how things are going. There's one other announcement - something that has been bothering me for a week or so. One or two people have recently asked me for, or assumed they are getting, a PAL version. When I ordered cartridges from Hozer, this was done in one batch of 100 NTSC cartridges. In fact there does not currently exist a PAL version of the special edition, due to some changes I made to the graphics (there's no ROOM for a PAL variant). So this leaves me in a dilemma. Whilst it should be possible to make a PAL version, this would require... a) Building a PAL version b) Junking an already-produced NTSC cartridge. c) Ordering a new cartridge with PAL contents It is not feasible (time, economics) for me to do this. Carts cost me US$10 each; I can't afford to junk any. Consequently, I have decided *NOT* to produce PAL versions. I *WILL* be offering money-back to those who have preordered and paid, but who do not wish to purchase the Special Edition due to the non-availability of a PAL version. I will, however, also offer those people the option of buying a PAL cart of Qb from Hozer at cost (that is, $11/cart instead of $16). Though an unfortunate oversight on my part, this decision might free up a few spots for people on the waiting-list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 6, 2002 Author Share Posted February 6, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Andrew Davie: I have placed a status report online at www.2headed.com/qbstatus.txt The above file is now up-to-date, and also contains a list of people who preordered but who have not replied to my emails with confirmation. Those who are on the preoder list and who haven't received an offer will be receiving one very shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 Hey Andrew, how about a screen shot of the Special Edition running. It has updated graphics, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 6, 2002 Author Share Posted February 6, 2002 quote: Originally posted by DEBRO: Hey Andrew, how about a screen shot of the Special Edition running. It has updated graphics, right? It does, but it's essentially the same. I went with a coloured playfield/background and extended the screen below the scoreline. It's not radically different, just tidied up a bit. The SE binary is only available on the carts, by the way. Hopefully nobody will be rude enough to dump/release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyXB Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 Have I understand it right, when nothing stand behind the name that the money is arrived? Then I am happy that my money is arrived fast and saftly. And again, can't wait to get my GAME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 6, 2002 Author Share Posted February 6, 2002 quote: Originally posted by MattyXB: Have I understand it right, when nothing stand behind the name that the money is arrived? Then I am happy that my money is arrived fast and saftly. And again, can't wait to get my GAME. Yes, if there's nothing there then my records indicate payment received. If I've not contacted you individually to confirm it's because I'm totally swamped in this manufacturing thing. So, my apologies. Clearly, everyone just HAS to wait. I'm getting through them as fast as I can. Anyone who doesn't think this is reasonable (waiting) will receive a full refund. Please remember this is a homebrew effort, and its a work of art! It's worth waiting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 HMMM... Just to let everyone know... #74 is Allocated...to me. Or it was last I heard...Andrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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