electronic delivery

snoopreg · #1 July 11th, 2005, 07:11 PM

Does Shrapnel Games offer the ability to download a game after you purchased it, instead of physically shipping, like Matrix Games?

Richard · #2 July 11th, 2005, 07:56 PM

Not currently, but this is something we are discussing.

We do offer some products exclusively as digital downloads.

snoopreg · #3 July 11th, 2005, 08:31 PM

What games would those be?

Richard · #4 July 11th, 2005, 08:58 PM

Currently we have Thunder Pack Platinum, the Air Command expansion pack, and the Horse and Musket expansion packs, as downloads. Previously we have Dungeon Odyssey, several BCT scenario packs, and some of the other Stormcloud products as downloads.

Most of our games are physical format in nature and include some form of printed manual and a CD.

Ond · #5 July 15th, 2005, 08:21 AM

I would buy a few games if you guys had electronic delivery.

Specifically Dominions 2, but only as a download. Always such a hassle to order from overseas (I am in europe), having to go to the post office to pick up stuff, pay extra for the shipping, the long boring wait when you just wanna play it RIGHT NOW! etc.

I dont see why a small indie publisher like yourself dont embrace electronic distribution. Its a complete nobrainer if you ask me.

The argument about manuals is just silly. Include a pdf file, and people can print it themselves - and include an option to have it shipped instead of downloaded if you absolutely have to touch the CD.

Leslie · #6 July 15th, 2005, 08:27 AM

Digital Downloads are cool for those that can handle them.

I like them enough to use them.

I just wish more companies would emulate the serial number process in use at Matrix Games.
Fewer people getting "free" versions of a companies games, how could that be a bad thing eh.

And to my knowledge, use of a serial number, doesn't require any convoluted expensive or intrusive copy protection programming (which protects nothing if you want my opinion).