Wednesday's the day!

[Emily]

As everyone who's subscribed to the newsletter already knows (or will find out shortly when they check mail), we've set a date... the Cow Race will be here on April 12.

Only 6 days! :D

[artwking]

Six days? Should I read book 1 and 2 first? I don't knowwwwww...

[jp-30]

I read Out From Boneville before playing game 1. This time I'm going to play the game without reading the book.

I might read the book after playing the game, of course.

As to what you should do... who knows?

[anonima]

Be outrageous, read the book whilst playing the game!

:p

[anonima]

How about blending the book AND the game into a liquid substance and injecting it directly into your brain?

[tabacco]

How about blending the book AND the game into a liquid substance and injecting it directly into your brain?

I recommend a 30/60 book/saline solution for proper story comprehension.

[anonima]

Six days? Should I read book 1 and 2 first? I don't knowwwwww...

I strongly recommend reading the books at SOME point! Not because you'll get more out of the games, as such, but because they're great fun on their own and well worth reading!

[artwking]

Six days? Should I read book 1 and 2 first? I don't knowwwwww...

I strongly recommend reading the books at SOME point! Not because you'll get more out of the games, as such, but because they're great fun on their own and well worth reading!
Well, I do already have the one volume edition. I WILL read it some day. I just keep waiting for the right mood to strike me. The Bone mood. You know the one.

[anonima]

gamershell.com are showing news that the game is actually available now.

I cant see it on the main page, is the news untrue?

[anonima]

Given that it's the very early hours of the morning where TTG are, I'd assume that news isn't quite accurate.

[anonima]

As everyone who's subscribed to the newsletter already knows (or will find out shortly when they check mail), we've set a date... the Cow Race will be here on April 12.

Only 6 days! :D

For your future the game is going to be released on date annoucements, you might want to give the date more prominence. I skimmed through the newsletter and missed the date. You probably should mention it at the beginning of the sectionwhere you discuss The Great Cow Race or maybe even at the real top in the intro where you say it's just around the corner say just around the corner, due on April 12th... Or maybe at least make it clear there is a date like say the date is set or get out your diaries the date's been annouced. Or whatever

I didn't realise it was due until I read the annoucement yesterday

[Emily]

Thanks for the feedback, Nil_Einne. You're right that the date wasn't prominent enough in the newsletter. We were going to keep it a secret like with Out from Boneville, and then decided to slip it in at the last minute. It didn't get the real estate it deserved.

We're going to be sending out an email to all of our customers later today, so hopefully we'll reach anyone who may have missed the announcement last week. :)

Stamm, the game isn't up yet... as Dale said, it's still pretty early in the morning over here. :D It will be today, though.

And welcome to the forum, both of you!

[Emily]

It's here! It's here! (http://www.telltalegames.com/products/bone_act2)

:D

[anonima]

Aaahh, I can't order the packaged version...

or more correctly: I could order it, but only with UPS International shipping which would cost me more than twice of what the game itself costs... Theres is no option for "non-UPS" standard international shipping (which was there a while ago). :(((

[Emily]

Hmm. I'll look into this for you.

[anonima]

I had the exact same problem.
I just ended up paying the price for UPS International since I just couldn't wait any longer to play bone! (If a holiday shouldn't be used sitting around waiting for Bone, then what should it be used for? :P)
I guess it's too late to change if the shipping issue get fixed though :/

[anonima]

Aaahh, ...<snip>

... Theres is no option for "non-UPS" standard international shipping (which was there a while ago). :(((

Yeah quite. I'm in the UK and the UPS postage rate makes a nonsense of the total unit cost of buying the 'real' thing rather than the download. I'd totally dig having a real cd in a package but the delivery cost that is offered is prohibitive.
I'm going tp be watching this thread for mention of a non-UPS option returning in the future.

Meanwhile i'll noodle around in the demo.

[Emily]

Hi guys!

I just checked in with Troy and he is working on the shipping issue right now. There will be a cheaper international shipping offer, so just hold off on ordering for a little while. We'll let you know when it's fixed.

Rayman, we'll be able to switch your order to the cheaper option once it's been fixed.

[anonima]

Thanks Emily, that's great to hear! :)
It seems my order didn't quite go through anyways :/
I entered all my details (including credit card) and got to the final page..But no download link..When I try to register the demo it says that my payment didn't go through and that I need to pay again, so no cow race for me currently :/
Who do I need to contact? (and should I with the possibility of my order changing when the shipping method is fixed...?)..
I wanted to order some other stuff as well, but it just wouldn't let me (primarily a Sam & Max T-shirt)..

[Emily]

We're looking into this. Have you already send an email to customer support?

I think the problem ordering a t-shirt is related to the shipping issue. Hopefully when we resolve the international shipping problem, that problem will go away too. (We don't want to deny you your Sam & Max shirt! :)))

EDIT: I'm going to send you a private message - please check your PM inbox in a few minutes.

[anonima]

Ok, international postal is back, BUT: Why is shipping for Bone 2 (13.95) more expensive than for Bone 1 (9.95)?

[Emily]

Good question! I'll see what I can find out on that.

EDIT: This is fixed!