Ravensword: The Fallen King - Video. (Submitted, again)

[yourofl10]

Any opinions on which icon is the best here?

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8182&stc=1&d=1253897883the one with R

I like the one with the R but make the R apart of his face maybe?

[Silverdraken]

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8182&stc=1&d=1253897883the one with R
Yes.

Or this one: http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8179&stc=1&d=1253897883

Can't really decide. I like the R to clarify that it's Ravensword but it looks a bit odd when there's only the guy's head. I'd like to see some body, you know :D

[Der-Kleine]

Any opinions on which icon is the best here?

I think the face makes the icon look abit ugly! :( But the one with the "R" is the best! ;)

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8182&stc=1&d=1253897883

[JoshCM]

I think the face makes the icon look abit ugly! :( But the one with the "R" is the best! ;)

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8182&stc=1&d=1253897883

when its on the phone it doesnt look so great with the R, the one with the sword looks the best in my opinion... the R almost makes him look like a cyborg! but I'm happy to get opinions about it

[squarezero]

I like the one with the R but make the R apart of his face maybe?

I was thinking the same thing. This is extremely rough, but how about something like this?

[JoshCM]

hey thats pretty cool!

[squarezero]

hey thats pretty cool!
Glad you like it. It's all your assets, so feel free to use it if you want...

[JoshCM]

Glad you like it. It's all your assets, so feel free to use it if you want...

yeah I might just play around with that layout - if I can get it to stand out enough in a small icon it just might work.

[squarezero]

yeah I might just play around with that layout - if I can get it to stand out enough in a small icon it just might work.
Off the bat I would say that you'd have to darken the drop shadow on the R to make it pop at the smaller size... Anyway, glad to be of help.

[JoshCM]

I liked the highlight on the side of his head, so I moved it to the other side.

[Der-Kleine]

I liked the highlight on the side of his head, so I moved it to the other side.

now make the edges round and give us a screenshot of it on the iPod desktop! ;)

[Alienmario]

wow looks the best

[JoshCM]

ok i better get back to real work here... just wanted to get some opinions on that icon.

[squarezero]

I liked the highlight on the side of his head, so I moved it to the other side.
Yeah, the right side of the R integrates better with the contours of the face. You're on the right track, there.

[The Game Reaper]

I don't like any of them. Never underestimate what a good icon can do. Spend some time creating one from from scratch. Otherwise everything is looking fabulous!

[ta11on]

I think it would look kewl with just the "R" by itself, maybe with a darker background. Maybe even add in a fancy "S" with that "R". Unless RavenSword is all one word, which appears to be the case.

[yourofl10]

I was thinking the same thing. This is extremely rough, but how about something like this?

What I meant was that the "R" was on this left part of his face.

[Chronical]

I like it, why are you guys all complaining about it? ..

[squarezero]

I like it, why are you guys all complaining about it? ..
Because they don't?

[Alienmario]

that R on it is like Rockstar lol

[Pitta]

Personally I like the first one (with the sword) best.
The one with the R seems a Star Trek Borg to me, nothing to do with a fantasy setting, that imho should be used (maybe different colors for the steel effect and darker colours for the face could help).

[SoCal_Sponger]

that R on it is like Rockstar lol
uhh, no its not... Sure they both have an R, but they are completely different styles

[squarezero]

Personally I like the first one (with the sword) best.
The one with the R seems a Star Trek Borg to me, nothing to do with a fantasy setting, that imho should be used (maybe different colors for the steel effect and darker colours for the face could help).
Are you talking about this one with the R?

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8196&stc=1&d=1253900556

I agree that the one where the R overlaps has a cyborg quality to it -- I don't see the same thing when the R is to the side.

The tiny one with the sword gives me a bit of the injury-to-the-eye anxiety. But maybe that's just me...

[Pitta]

Are you talking about this one with the R?

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8196&stc=1&d=1253900556

I agree that the one where the R overlaps has a cyborg quality to it -- I don't see the same thing when the R is to the side.

The tiny one with the sword gives me a bit of the injury-to-the-eye anxiety. But maybe that's just me...

Yes I was referring to the 'original R' one, this one looks better but considering how small in an iPhone icon, we should see if it's ok near others icons.
That's nothing worse imho that a 'non standard Apple' icon design because, even if wonderful, it looks ugly on tge phone near the others.
Ie, I do not see the usual 'shine effect'.

[squarezero]

Yes I was referring to the 'original R' one, this one looks better but considering how small in an iPhone icon, we should see if it's ok near others icons.
That's nothing worse imho that a 'non standard Apple' icon design because, even if wonderful, it looks ugly on tge phone near the others.
Ie, I do not see the usual 'shine effect'.
Ah yes: how it plays with other... I'm sure Josh & Co. will have to do some testing to be sure it works.

As to the shine effect -- I think these are all preliminary.

[JoshCM]

If anyone can read spanish, we just had an interview come out on this Spanish App site. The interview was in English and they translated it for their site.
http://www.iapplegames.com/2009/09/24/entrevista-con-crescent-games-desarrolladores-de-ravensword/

[fenrir911]

The one with the chick... fudge there is no chick.

[d1]

This looks really good, but...It's. A. Game. Let's not get all Minigore in here.
LMFAO nice

[Acidbottle]

just wondering if this has been submitted yet, yer website states a september launch and october is just around the corner ;)

mind you, if theres any delays to make the game spot on then i dont mind either.

[fenrir911]

just wondering if this has been submitted yet, yer website states a september launch and october is just around the corner ;)

mind you, if theres any delays to make the game spot on then i dont mind either.

They already said they are submitting it october 15

[Firestar]

The icon actually looks really good in the iPhone Simulator.
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2962/ravensword.png

Note: I am not a developer or beta tester of Ravensword,

[squarezero]

The icon actually looks really good in the iPhone Simulator.
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2962/ravensword.png

Note: I am not a developer or beta tester of Ravensword,
Actually, that's kind of intriguing...

[JoshCM]

Guys - we officially signed the contract today with the Publisher. So its time to let the word out on who it is... Any guesses first before we announce?
This is very exciting news!@!!!
icon looks good!

[Grumps]

Guys - we officially signed the contract today with the Publisher. So its time to let the word out on who it is... Any guesses first before we announce?
This is very exciting news!@!!!
icon looks good!
My money on Chillingo or Ngmoco?

[squarezero]

Guys - we officially signed the contract today with the Publisher. So its time to let the word out on who it is... Any guesses first before we announce?
This is very exciting news!@!!!
icon looks good!
You said that they publish other RPGs (more than one). That sounds to me like Chillingo...

[yourofl10]

Guys - we officially signed the contract today with the Publisher. So its time to let the word out on who it is... Any guesses first before we announce?
This is very exciting news!@!!!
icon looks good!

Chillingo,Ngmoco?

[SoCal_Sponger]

Guys - we officially signed the contract today with the Publisher. So its time to let the word out on who it is... Any guesses first before we announce?
This is very exciting news!@!!!
icon looks good!

Chillingo

[JoshCM]

wow you guys are good.

[skyye06]

wow you guys are good.

so it is chillingo right..kinda obvious to tell you the truth:p

[JoshCM]

Yes it is official. Chillingo is Publishing Ravensword: The Fallen King!

[d1]

wow you guys are good.
:P chillingo has a good rep for publishing great games. im glad u guys went with them, since they are already well known that should add to ur success. cant wait for the game ^_^ has the price tag been mentioned yet?

EDIT:
i hope u go with the icon that squarezero put up, that looks amazing o.O id put it forsure on my 1st page [thats an honor :P] lol

[yourofl10]

Yes it is official. Chillingo is Publishing Ravensword: The Fallen King!

Sweet, when will it be released you think?

[squarezero]

Yes it is official. Chillingo is Publishing Ravensword: The Fallen King!
Congratulations -- they're a great fit for the game.

[vicente.ramirezch]

chillingoRT @ravensword_rpg Its official!!! @Chillingo to publish Ravensword: The Fallen King! An estimated Oct 15th submission to the app store!

[fenrir911]

oh no someones going to come here and say chillingo publishes clones of idracula, better watch out for that. I always correct those people by saying some of there great games lol. (The Quest and Inkvaders and now... Ravensword) I still say the icon with the chick.

[eggzbacon]

chillingoRT @ravensword_rpg Its official!!! @Chillingo to publish Ravensword: The Fallen King! An estimated Oct 15th submission to the app store!

Old stuff ftl

[squarezero]

oh no someones going to come here and say chillingo publishes clones of idracula, better watch out for that. I always correct those people by saying some of there great games lol. (The Quest and Inkvaders and now... Ravensword) I still say the icon with the chick.
Chillingo publishes iDracula. Not sure what your point is.

[NothingLikeSleep]

good, this game is going to change our lives


i told all the vampire kids at silenthillheaven.com

[NothingLikeSleep]

RAVENSWORD WEBSITE HAS BEEN GIVEN A LITTLE UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.ravensword.com

Includes:
Screenshots
Story
Characters

Also, on Crescent Moons (the developers) website it says they plan to launch Ravensword online in 2010!

Im really digging the fog, even it covers loading areas, still very sweet. Release date just says This Fall.

[Chronical]

RAVENSWORD WEBSITE HAS BEEN GIVEN A LITTLE UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.ravensword.com

Includes:
Screenshots
Story
Characters

Also, on Crescent Moons (the developers) website it says they plan to launch Ravensword online in 2010!

Im really digging the fog, even it covers loading areas, still very sweet. Release date just says This Fall. lol that thing with ravensword online is sooo old..

[NothingLikeSleep]

lol that thing with ravensword online is sooo old..

oh well its the first time i saw it

kiss me

[Chronical]

oh well its the first time i saw it

kiss me

no thanks.
will this game have achievements in a futur update?

[NothingLikeSleep]

no thanks.
will this game have achievements in a futur update?

I don't know, I'm only just the unofficial secretary of press. I can tell you that there most likely will be, but on the other hand I'm only just the unofficial secretary of press.

what is your iphone number i can text you when i find out about updates

[JoshCM]

I don't know, I'm only just the unofficial secretary of press. I can tell you that there most likely will be, but on the other hand I'm only just the unofficial secretary of press.

what is your iphone number i can text you when i find out about updates

do I know you?

[NothingLikeSleep]

do I know you?

No, but im your biggest fan, beyond all human endurance.

[JoshCM]

No, but im your biggest fan, beyond all human endurance.

does that fall under the stalker category?

[NothingLikeSleep]

does that fall under the stalker category?

No, but since we are on the subject, what is your iphone number? It's better if I can reach you after business hours.

[squarezero]

does that fall under the stalker category?
Yes, indeed.

[NothingLikeSleep]

Guess how many times I just refreshed the screen!

[NothingLikeSleep]

I'm going drinking this afternoon with some developers down at WindowPlay Games, I've told them about this game and they hit the roof, they were throwin out sums like "10 million dollars" ....-"no man make it 70 G". It was wild.

[ShadowsFall]

does that fall under the stalker category?

Lol!! well i'd be scared if i was you

[Chronical]

No, but since we are on the subject, what is your iphone number? It's better if I can reach you after business hours.

Sure he gives you his number..
how old are you? 12?
C'mon you can't call yourelf a unofficial reporter xD That's just dumb. Unofficial reporters are toucharcade or Slide to Play .. (I suppose)
but yeah, I won't give you my phone number neither does Josh ;)

[NothingLikeSleep]

I want to start playing oblivion bc of the ravensword screenshots but I know I won't play long before I quit, I already beat the main quest

[Tarcin]

This will totally make the top 3 on the charts, and the grossing list :D you should make a small lite version too, you know.. so people can see what you got before making the purchase. Me, I'm gonna just jump into the full version...

What you pricing the full version at anyways?

[Turbo-Zed]

Wow looks awesome is it almost out
this will be an instant buy

[MrSpud]

No, but since we are on the subject, what is your iphone number? It's better if I can reach you after business hours.

Please stop, you're scarring Josh and Russ away, this is just creepy. They don't answer to you. Anyone else getting a bad taste in their mouth?

Josh, Russ, you guys are doing a great job, many people here love how you connect with the community, but there's all kind out there, know what I mean? Thanks.

[CaseyLay]

Anyone else getting a bad taste in their mouth?

That's what she said!

[Tarcin]

Yeah that was pretty creepy.... :eek:

[MrDark]

Please stop, you're scarring Josh and Russ away, this is just creepy. They don't answer to you. Anyone else getting a bad taste in their mouth?

Josh, Russ, you guys are doing a great job, many people here love how you connect with the community, but there's all kind out there, know what I mean? Thanks.

+1, so back to the topic, waiting long enough, is it ready yet?

[Hitch]

+1, so back to the topic, waiting long enough, is it ready yet?

Is what ready? The game? Haha they're aiming for a submission at October 15, they paired up with Chillingo, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it'll cost $6.99 U.S. :D

Basically all the info you should need.

[kingkong120]

Is what ready? The game? Haha they're aiming for a submission at October 15, they paired up with Chillingo, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it'll cost $6.99 U.S. :D

Basically all the info you should need.

Chillingo? Excellent.

[Blak rhino]

The icon actually looks really good in the iPhone Simulator.
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2962/ravensword.png

Note: I am not a developer or beta tester of Ravensword,

This... This I like, it could use a shine effect though. If I enjoy this game enough it could make it into my dock so I'd prefer it to look nice.

[Azrael]

I'm so excited bout this game! And knowing the chillingo will be the publisher adds more excitement!

[arta]

Yes it is official. Chillingo is Publishing Ravensword: The Fallen King!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n186/blasthardchese72/funny%20shit%20man/c689.jpg

Good mother****ing choice, mother****er!

[MrDark]

Chillingo? Excellent.

Chillingo?! Good luck then! Minigore lineup with chillingo and took them over 2 months to publish v1.1 and still WAITING ;)

[squarezero]

Chillingo?! Good luck then! Minigore lineup with chillingo and took them over 2 months to publish v1.1 and still WAITING ;)
Yeah, because getting rejected by Apple was Chillingo's fault. Right...

[Noah]

Just visited the RavenSword.com website -- the fact that they can't even spell "iPhone", "iPod touch" or "iPhone 3GS" correctly makes me question the quality of the game itself.

[SoCal_Sponger]

thats probably because of auto spell check. The devs aren't that dumb, they use this forum all the time saying "iPhone" and "iPod Touch" correctly

[Chronical]

Just visited the RavenSword.com website -- the fact that they can't even spell "iPhone", "iPod touch" or "iPhone 3GS" correctly makes me question the quality of the game itself.

What's the difference? -.-
iPhone or IPhone isn't anything big.
It's not like you read it completly different, it's still the same.
That's like you say in English you'd have to write I small because you write you small, too..

[CaseyLay]

Just visited the RavenSword.com website -- the fact that they can't even spell "iPhone", "iPod touch" or "iPhone 3GS" correctly makes me question the quality of the game itself.

It's not a misspelling since all of the letters are there and in the correct order. And there are no extra ones.

But anyway, what else will be in this game? So there is a six hour main story, with a lot of side quests and minigames that you can still play after the game is over, right? And you can ride a horse, correct?

Sounds like a winner to me.

[MrDark]

Yeah, because getting rejected by Apple was Chillingo's fault. Right...

Absly,and?!

[JoshCM]

Just visited the RavenSword.com website -- the fact that they can't even spell "iPhone", "iPod touch" or "iPhone 3GS" correctly makes me question the quality of the game itself.

I don't know how this has anything to do with the quality of the game?
I'll tell the web designer though.

[Kunning]

I don't know how this has anything to do with the quality of the game?
I'll tell the web designer though.

+1. Some people just can't spell. Or they make mistakes. Waiting for Ravensword...

[Blak rhino]

What's going on here? I've never seen anyone make such a harsh judgement on a game based on wrong capitalization probably due to a spell checker on a website. It has nothing to do with the quality of the game and it's really minor.

As always, I'm still patiently looking foreward to a great game. Anybody have any suggestions on what free/cheap games to play to kill somt time while I'm waiting for ravensword. I would reccomend tap quest it's free and has new quests added every week. It should help you hold out.

Game's still looking great devs!

[Kunning]

I can't believe you nerds are fighting over the spelling!!! LOL

who the hell cares? You know dam well your gonna get the game anyway

stop your bitching

+1. again.

[squarezero]

I don't know how this has anything to do with the quality of the game?
I'll tell the web designer though.
Some people can't pass up making a snarky remark.

Just to give you some context, here's Noah's answer to the question: What's a good RPG?

"Buy any Final Fantasy game for the Nintendo DS and you're set."

Obviously, not someone who is friendly to your efforts...

[MrSpud]

As always, I'm still patiently looking foreward to a great game. Anybody have any suggestions on what free/cheap games to play to kill somt time while I'm waiting for ravensword. I would reccomend tap quest it's free and has new quests added every week. It should help you hold out.

Game's still looking great devs!

Well, sorry if it's off subject but I really enjoy Elven chronicles. Is a little pricy at 4$ but they say it's on sale, so...what choice do I have. I'll keep me busy until this game comes out.

[Blak rhino]

Well, sorry if it's off subject but I really enjoy Elven chronicles. Is a little pricy at 4$ but they say it's on sale, so...what choice do I have. I'll keep me busy until this game comes out.

Thanks, bought it on your suggestion and I'm liking it so far, should keep me held over.

[daveyoung]

Yes it is official. Chillingo is Publishing Ravensword: The Fallen King!

Congratulations Josh! I hope it helps you guys get through the final push!

[NothingLikeSleep]

websites down

[JoshCM]

websites down

noted - we'll get it back up by tonight.

[JoshCM]

Well, sorry if it's off subject but I really enjoy Elven chronicles. Is a little pricy at 4$ but they say it's on sale, so...what choice do I have. I'll keep me busy until this game comes out.

I bought it too. My son played it a little and he said he liked it, but did have a crash and forgot to save... Reminds me of the old school rpg's on the SNES...

[NothingLikeSleep]

I'm only allowed on the computer 30 minutes a day so if you called me later when its up and running I wouldn't have to check every 5 minutes and drain my internet usage. I'm grounded so i can't come out tonight.

[Der-Kleine]

I bought it too. My son played it a little and he said he liked it, but did have a crash and forgot to save... Reminds me of the old school rpg's on the SNES...

Aahhhh... those good old times where the game usually crashed when you where thinking of pausing the game to save! (weeelll- [1.] 2-3 years isn't very long ago! :D [2.]GOOD old times? :p)

[MrSpud]

I'm only allowed on the computer 30 minutes a day so if you called me later when its up and running I wouldn't have to check every 5 minutes and drain my internet usage. I'm grounded so i can't come out tonight.

You seem like a nice kid and all, but in the real world video game developer don't call your home to tell you the game is ready or the website is fixed ,but that would be kinda cool :cool:

I'm sure they appreciate your interest but I doubt that they want to involved themself that much. If they wanted to call you, they would PM you and work that way, they aren't going to post their phone number on here, I mean really! I'm trying to be nice about this and I think it would be best for all of us if you just leave them alone, otherwise I'll tell your mommy and you'll be grounded again :D

[NothingLikeSleep]

You seem like a nice kid and all, but in the real world video game developer don't call your home to tell you the game is ready or the website is fixed ,but that would be kinda cool :cool:

I'm sure they appreciate your interest but I doubt that they want to involved themself that much. If they wanted to call you, they would PM you and work that way, they aren't going to post their phone number on here, I mean really! I'm trying to be nice about this and I think it would be best for all of us if you just leave them alone, otherwise I'll tell your mommy and you'll be grounded again :D

We'll talk tonight after I'm done feeding.

[Kunning]

This is off topic too, but Dungeon Hunter's back out! That'll keep you busy more than Elven Chronicles... :D

Still can't wait for Ravensword! If my mom lets me buy it... :(

[JoshCM]

This is off topic too, but Dungeon Hunter's back out! That'll keep you busy more than Elven Chronicles... :D

Still can't wait for Ravensword! If my mom lets me buy it... :(

Well now just be sure to say "Ravensword is out!" in the Dungeon Hunter thread when it comes out. lol :p
Get your DH fix while we put the final touches on RS.

[NothingLikeSleep]

Will Ravensword have guilds or allow my character to be sneaky

[NothingLikeSleep]

josh answer my question

[Kunning]

Well now just be sure to say "Ravensword is out!" in the Dungeon Hunter thread when it comes out. lol :p
Get your DH fix while we put the final touches on RS.

I'll do that! No, seriously, I'm gonna do that, even if I can't get the game! Chances are, Dungeon Hunter's gonna be done with for most people, so I'll tell them to get Ravensword! :D

[Kunning]

josh answer my question

Stop being such a stalker. Josh will answer when he feels like it, or when he has the time.

[JoshCM]

Please keep the negative comments out of the thread please guys.

Website is back up.

[Der-Kleine]

Please keep the negative comments out of the thread please guys.

Website is back up.

works well with iPhone 3GS? Did you forget the new iPod touches? ;)

[Goose]

^^same chip dude, it will run the same.

[Der-Kleine]

^^same chip dude, it will run the same.

lol, I know, but It doesen't say that on the website! :p

[JoshCM]

says iPod touches on the website - at least on the front page.

[Der-Kleine]

says iPod touches on the website - at least on the front page.

lol, you edited it! :D

Edit:

Comming this Fall to the AppStore.

for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3G[s] and iPod Touch.

damn! I don't have an iPod touch 1G anymore! :(





LOLL!

[dpashkin]

Looked at the new screenshots on the website(actually, i dunno how new they are). Fire looks silly, but it's as good as it gets on the iPhone, the dungeon shot with the bones and the shrooms looks great, hell, all of environmental art looks great

[xdanleex]

MR.josh, im am really curious about the price. Can you put something like a special sale for its release? Make it like 2.99 cuz thats all i have right now and i really want this game. Zenonia is just plain ugly. But this. This is the true rpg! so please? I beg you. I really want this game. Screw off Zenonia and dungeon hunter. This is all im looking forward. Please do not destroy my destiny to be with RAVENSWORD.
REMEMBER, 2.99 IS ALL I ASK.

[Kunning]

MR.josh, im am really curious about the price. Can you put something like a special sale for its release? Make it like 2.99 cuz thats all i have right now and i really want this game. Zenonia is just plain ugly. But this. This is the true rpg! so please? I beg you. I really want this game. Screw off Zenonia and dungeon hunter. This is all im looking forward. Please do not destroy my destiny to be with RAVENSWORD.
REMEMBER, 2.99 IS ALL I ASK.

He says pricing will not be lower than $4.99... and Zenonia is a good game... so is Dungeon Hunter...

[xdanleex]

He says pricing will not be lower than $4.99... and Zenonia is a good game... so is Dungeon Hunter...

oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Sniff Sniff
All hope is lost... goodbye Ravensword:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
I hope that Josh would change his mind... :(
I...
am...
screwed... :(

[Der-Kleine]

MR.josh, im am really curious about the price. Can you put something like a special sale for its release? Make it like 2.99 cuz thats all i have right now and i really want this game. Zenonia is just plain ugly. But this. This is the true rpg! so please? I beg you. I really want this game. Screw off Zenonia and dungeon hunter. This is all im looking forward. Please do not destroy my destiny to be with RAVENSWORD.
REMEMBER, 2.99 IS ALL I ASK.

you want to pay 2.99$ for a high quality looking game? FORGET IT! ;(

[xdanleex]

you want to pay 2.99$ for a high quality looking game? FORGET IT! ;(

i meant as special special sale. Like for the first day. then change back to its original price.

[Kunning]

i meant as special special sale. Like for the first day. then change back to its original price.

What I meant was the special sale price would not be lower than $4.99... the original price after sale is going to be $6.99. :( Sorry to burst your bubble. Maybe Josh'll change his mind?

[xdanleex]

What I meant was the special sale price would not be lower than $4.99... the original price after sale is going to be $6.99. :( Sorry to burst your bubble. Maybe Josh'll change his mind?

i really hope so. i mean this is the only game i want. I feel stupid for wasting the other 12 dollars only useless apps. i wish josh will change his mind soon or now...:rolleyes:

[Kunning]

You could always get another iTunes card during Christmas or something. The game won't be approved until around November...

[JoshCM]

i really hope so. i mean this is the only game i want. I feel stupid for wasting the other 12 dollars only useless apps. i wish josh will change his mind soon or now...:rolleyes:

like I've said in the past - we don't know the real price other than it will be under $7. Because the game is not finalized yet - (publisher is taking a hard look at it now) we want to see what we are offering before we price it.
If we think its worth 6.99, we'll make it 6.99. If its only worth 4.99, we'll make it 4.99. What determines the price? Market indications - pricing of similar games. Dungeon Hunter is 6.99 - Crusade of Destiny is 9.99 - some of the 2d rpgs are 3.99 and 4.99. Also the amount of content in the game. So don't count your chickens just yet - a decision on the price has not been made.

[Kunning]

like I've said in the past - we don't know the real price other than it will be under $7. Because the game is not finalized yet - (publisher is taking a hard look at it now) we want to see what we are offering before we price it.
If we think its worth 6.99, we'll make it 6.99. If its only worth 4.99, we'll make it 4.99. What determines the price? Market indications - pricing of similar games. Dungeon Hunter is 6.99 - Crusade of Destiny is 9.99 - some of the 2d rpgs are 3.99 and 4.99. Also the amount of content in the game. So don't count your chickens just yet - a decision on the price has not been made.

IMO, the game should be priced in the $4.99-$9.99 price range. It's definitely worth it. If you release the game at a really cheap price, people will expect to to be a so-so game. Since Ravensword seems to be on par with Dungeon Hunter, I'd release it at that price. Gameloft doesn't drop their prices often, and neither should you.

[MrDark]

I dont mind you mark it 99 cents :D (j/k)

[Kunning]

I dont mind you mark it 99 cents :D (j/k)

lol. if that happened, i'd be in heaven. :D

[JoshCM]

didn't mean that to be there!

[Der-Kleine]

The ravensword website really is a great website! ONLY PICTURES! NO REAL TEXT! :eek:


lol! :D

[Blak rhino]

I have $8 on my account and I'm not touching it until ravensword comes out.

[ShadowsFall]

like I've said in the past - we don't know the real price other than it will be under $7. Because the game is not finalized yet - (publisher is taking a hard look at it now) we want to see what we are offering before we price it.
If we think its worth 6.99, we'll make it 6.99. If its only worth 4.99, we'll make it 4.99. What determines the price? Market indications - pricing of similar games. Dungeon Hunter is 6.99 - Crusade of Destiny is 9.99 - some of the 2d rpgs are 3.99 and 4.99. Also the amount of content in the game. So don't count your chickens just yet - a decision on the price has not been made.

I'm thinking that this game will be huge... Very huge!! Unlike Crusade of Destiny with it's odd controls, this has a more "graphic" taste in a gamer big time!

[LBG]

oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Sniff Sniff
All hope is lost... goodbye Ravensword:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
I hope that Josh would change his mind... :(
I...
am...
screwed... :(

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/19353/937202-facepalm_implied_super.jpg

Why don't you want to pay > 4.99 for this game?
It would be around $30 on any other platform (don't get any ideas, devs ;)).
Any less than 4.99 and the devs would be seriously ripped off.

[Kunning]

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/19353/937202-facepalm_implied_super.jpg

Why don't you want to pay > 4.99 for this game?
It would be around $30 on any other platform (don't get any ideas, devs ;)).
Any less than 4.99 and the devs would be seriously ripped off.

LOL! Exactly my point. +1

[daveyoung]

Make it like 2.99 cuz thats all i have right now and i really want this game.

Plant it in the backyard, water it daily, and maybe it will quickly grow in time for the release :)

[Kunning]

Plant it in the backyard, water it daily, and maybe it will quickly grow in time for the release :)

lol. funny! :p

[ShadowsFall]

Plant it in the backyard, water it daily, and maybe it will quickly grow in time for the release :)

Guess a lot of dev's that created RPG games are also waiting for this too :P

[daveyoung]

Guess a lot of dev's that created RPG games are also waiting for this too :P

Heck yeah. That's why we do what we do.. to make the kinds of games we want to play ;) And it's not easy.. I have tremendous respect for an Indie team that can pull this stuff off. I'd be surprised if I am not one of the first to buy it, play it, and leave a review.

[xdanleex]

i mean like i wish that the dev would accidently click the 2 instead of 4 when they are typing the price of the app:)
so it would be 2.99 instead of 4.99

[Gamingfun]

Ah break the mold. Make it 14.99 :cool:

[Kunning]

Ah break the mold. Make it 14.99 :cool:

:eek: Don't.

[xdanleex]

Ah break the mold. Make it 14.99 :cool:

DON'T YOU EVER SAY THAT!:mad::mad::mad:
NOT 13.99
NOT 12.99
NOT EVEN 100.99!
BUT 2.99:p

[Kunning]

DON'T YOU EVER SAY THAT!:mad::mad::mad:
NOT 13.99
NOT 12.99
NOT EVEN 100.99!
BUT 2.99:p

No. Not $2.99. IMO the lowest the should put it out as is $4.99.

[xdanleex]

No. Not $2.99. IMO the lowest the should put it out as is $4.99.

NO NOT 4.99!
WHY DO YOU WANT TO PAY SO MUCH? (well it is to me >.<)
Won't you rather pay 2.99
I mean even if people see its cheap, they can look at the review. I bet my life that everyone loves this. They would want to pay 2.99 instead of 4.99 or 15.99 or even a PENNY! come on! think man...

2.99 or 4.99?
do the math
but if your head hurts and can't do the math, ill do it for you.
CHOSE THE 2.99!

[randomdude]

I think this is worth at least 7.99 or so. They need to make a living ya know?

[xdanleex]

i know I KNOW.
i mean if they can make it 2.99 for the first day and like 6.99 the next, i would be okay. Cause imma buy it in the first day >.< if its 2.99

[ShadowsFall]

I think this is worth at least 7.99 or so. They need to make a living ya know?

Lol, I think it should be $5.99-6.99, sounds like a fair price, and seems like Gameloft's making a living out of $6.99, should sell a lot and should be a great price for a game with good graphics.

[xdanleex]

Also im sure they would understand that if they sell cheap and expensive the next day, they only lose about 1million dollars >.<
no worry >;)

[LBG]

I think that the traditional $10 premium price tag is about right.
Support the devs, then they will be able to afford the server costs of the multiplayer addition. If they can already afford it, then they can use that money to make the game even better.

[Kunning]

Stop being so selfish. I used to be cheap like that too, yeah, I love bargain games. But this game is literally worth more than "premium" price in the App Store. Look, if you had to buy a used, old RPG game on the PSP, it would still cost $9.99. IMO $4.99 is fair as a "sale" price for the first day, then $6.99 like Gameloft would be the way to go. :D

[yourofl10]

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/19353/937202-facepalm_implied_super.jpg

Why don't you want to pay > 4.99 for this game?
It would be around $30 on any other platform (don't get any ideas, devs ;)).
Any less than 4.99 and the devs would be seriously ripped off.

Right, this game is easily $7.99 even maybe $9.99.

[MrSpud]

Ah break the mold. Make it 14.99 :cool:

Agreed. Spend another 3 months on it, make it a 35 hour epic masterpiece like Oblivion, price it a 14.99$ and you guys are going to retire early. Did you guys noticed some of the highest grossing app on the store? Tom tom is near the top at 99.99$, that's like 15 Ravenswords !! That's right, break the mold :cool:

[yourofl10]

Ah break the mold. Make it 14.99 :cool:

Yea, got for like $12.99 and see what happens, I might buy it if it was $12.99. Also is this online or offline or is it both?

[RandomSomebody]

The problem with opening day sales is it gives consumers the idea that if they wait long enough that that certain game will go on sale again while hurting that game's sales, effecting the App Store as a whole(consumers will just wait for games to go on sale), and preventing any major gaming companies from thinking the App Store as profitable Market therefore not taking the Igaming Market seriously. That's why I hope Chinatown wars costs more than the current premium price and makes a good profit hopefully in turn more brand name gaming companies will come to the Iphone but thats just me.

Now to Ravensword, the game's price would perfect around 6.99 to 9.99
but I would definitely pay more if its as good as its looking right now;).

[Gamingfun]

Fine fine I take it all back. 20 bucks :D

[Firestar]

i know I KNOW.
i mean if they can make it 2.99 for the first day and like 6.99 the next, i would be okay. Cause imma buy it in the first day >.< if its 2.99

If you want this game so badly then save up. It wouldn't take much. Personally, I think $13.99 (US$10) is well worth it. The devs shouldn't have to lower the price just for you. They lose one customer. US$5. Big Deal.

If you think US$8 is a lot, get a PSP or a DS.

Anyway, I can't wait to have this game sitting on my iPod. Good thing for Chillingo - they'll finally have a game which I like (probably love)!

[JoshCM]

I think all of this bickering warrants a poll. I don't usually like polls because it doesn't necessary prove anything, however, it would be good to see what the majority of people are thinking. That way we can keep the price comments out of this thread - and focus on the game content itself.

[Kunning]

I think all of this bickering warrants a poll. I don't usually like polls because it doesn't necessary prove anything, however, it would be good to see what the majority of people are thinking. That way we can keep the price comments out of this thread - and focus on the game content itself.

+1. that's a good idea

[Gamingfun]

Sorry for helping with the price talk :(

[sf49lu]

wasn't really interested in this game b4, but after looking at the thread and at the website, i am getting more and more excited for it to be released. Maybe it has already been answered, but when will this awesome looking game be released? Or submitted?

[LBG]

I think all of this bickering warrants a poll. I don't usually like polls because it doesn't necessary prove anything, however, it would be good to see what the majority of people are thinking. That way we can keep the price comments out of this thread - and focus on the game content itself.

Good, make a poll.
Just be sure to add a $20 option, cos that's what I'll be voting for :D.

[JoshCM]

poll is up
http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=27395

go at it!

[ta11on]

If this game has as much content as I think it does then it should be priced at $20-$30. That's how much many newer igames should cost. The only problem is that almost nobody will buy it thinking that the price is simply ridiculous. After a major new game comes out priced like that, and other top quality games start following, the app store can become a better place for everybody.

[Kunning]

If this game has as much content as I think it does then it should be priced at $20-$30. That's how much many newer igames should cost. The only problem is that almost nobody will buy it thinking that the price is simply ridiculous. After a major new game comes out priced like that, and other top quality games start following, the app store can become a better place for everybody.

No. $15 at the most. Or everybody's gonna be buying Gameloft games.

[Demonskunk]

Hey, guys, I haven't read through the 90 some pages of comments on the forum about suggestions, but I'd personally like to see some helpful beast men, or monsters somewhere. not alot of games take the risk of trying it - but I think it breaks up the monotony of fantasy games when you stumble into a room, and find yourself surrounded by Werewolves, only to find out that they're out to kill the same dark lord that you are (for some reason or another)

another cool thing to play around with is maybe some sort of transformations.
Sort of alter your character's physical or mental abilities (with outward changes) like perhaps becoming half ogre somehow, and you get beefier, a bit hairier all around and have a more ogreish face, or if you become a merman, maybe have a bluish tint to your skin, and some fins or something, and be able to swim better... if you understand what I mean

also, since oblivion was mentioned, if there's going to be character creation, and the ability to pick from multiple races - how about something different from the typical Elf, Dwarf, GNome and so on. maybe adding something new, like a golem of some type, beast men, or something of the like.

and at very least the ability to choose between a male or female character. lady gamers like to be able to play lady characters... as do some men.

[fenrir911]

also, since oblivion was mentioned, if there's going to be character creation, and the ability to pick from multiple races - how about something different from the typical Elf, Dwarf, GNome and so on. maybe adding something new, like a golem of some type, beast men, or something of the like.

and at very least the ability to choose between a male or female character. lady gamers like to be able to play lady characters... as do some men.

I already stated the female thing and character creation, those wont be added unitl an expansion... I wanted it first release so that I wouldnt have to go through everything again with the new character but... I dunno. Im still going to get the game but no character customization just makes the game... meh... Your a guy whos a crawler... thats about it, now if I had customization, and magic(I think they said theyre adding it now, they didnt want to first release but I think they said they will now, so Im not sure), I would make an awesome witch bi*ch who could poison like a mofo...

[Blak rhino]

I have no complaints about the lack of character options as I like to play the sort of character in this game.

[JoshCM]

New interview up on Pocket Gamer, here's the link:

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Ravensword:+The+Fallen+King/news.asp?c=15892


Note: They screwed up the publisher name, even though I mention it in the interview! On the price issue - We're still not sure!

[eXistenT]

is published by chilingo
why the game dont apper here
http://www.chillingo.com/index.htm?node=coming_soon

[Pitta]

New interview up on Pocket Gamer, here's the link:

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Ravensword:+The+Fallen+King/news.asp?c=15892


Note: They screwed up the publisher name, even though I mention it in the interview! On the price issue - We're still not sure!

Very good interview.

NPCs in forets where mentioned in the past....are NPCs in the villages?
I mean...I'm sure they're there but...are they moving/animated/scheduled/fixed position?
Are villages deserted at night like the interview seems to suggest?
Are they 'lively' during the day?
How many characters on screen can we expect from the platform ing eneral with this kind of world?

[squarezero]

They just signed the contract last week, and Chillingo seems to move slowly when it comes to updating their website.

[JoshCM]

I just sent them an image for their website about 20 minutes ago, so it will probably be up today if not tomorrow.
On the NPCs, yes there are animated NPCs doin' their thing.
Don't know if night time will make it into the town (at least during the play portion of the game) in this first release, but we'll see.

[ipodtouchfan21]

now it appears there http://www.chillingo.com/index.htm?node=coming_soon
as "soon"
nice image ;):D

[JoshCM]

now it appears there http://www.chillingo.com/index.htm?node=coming_soon
as "soon"
nice image ;):D

Woo hoo!!!

[Blak rhino]

Love the new screenshots and the part where you mentioned tons of physics objects. I fricking love physics objects!

[JoshCM]

there are many ways to get distracted in the game, just playing around with the physics stuff. for instance theres a ball in the town that can just kick around, its kinda fun... barrels and crates to knock over... and of course the hay cart to blow up. I can't wait to do more "fun" stuff like that in the expansion pack, thats really what its all about.

[Der-Kleine]

there are many ways to get distracted in the game, just playing around with the physics stuff. for instance theres a ball in the town that can just kick around, its kinda fun... barrels and crates to knock over... and of course the hay cart to blow up. I can't wait to do more "fun" stuff like that in the expansion pack, thats really what its all about.

That sounds great! :D

[OC Noob]

If this game has as much content as I think it does then it should be priced at $20-$30. That's how much many newer igames should cost. The only problem is that almost nobody will buy it thinking that the price is simply ridiculous. After a major new game comes out priced like that, and other top quality games start following, the app store can become a better place for everybody.

When we start seeing multimillion dollar game budgets we may see prices like those, but for now its not too likely. Perhaps, when there are many, many more iPhone/iPod Touch users with the 3d gfx chip in them we will see those kinds of games.

Personally after 30+ years of gaming I am more happy with the budget Indie gaming on the iPod Touch then mega budget titles on the 360/PS3/Wii/DS/PSP. When we start seeing large scale sales of titles in that price range the Indie devs will be crushed by the EAs of tha gaming world so lets enjoy what we have right now.

[Blak rhino]

there are many ways to get distracted in the game, just playing around with the physics stuff. for instance theres a ball in the town that can just kick around, its kinda fun... barrels and crates to knock over... and of course the hay cart to blow up. I can't wait to do more "fun" stuff like that in the expansion pack, thats really what its all about.

Now that's what I like to hear!

[d1]

has a price tag been mentioned yet? or an approximated date of submission?

[arta]

So how's the animation of characters going?

[kmacleod]

there are many ways to get distracted in the game, just playing around with the physics stuff. for instance theres a ball in the town that can just kick around, its kinda fun... barrels and crates to knock over... and of course the hay cart to blow up. I can't wait to do more "fun" stuff like that in the expansion pack, thats really what its all about.

Sounds great, I'm looking forward to playing it!

Is there any particular physics engine you used in the game, like Havok or Physx?

[JoshCM]

Sounds great, I'm looking forward to playing it!

Is there any particular physics engine you used in the game, like Havok or Physx?

It uses PhysX. Alot of the animations have been redone.
Played a really solid build yesterday, we're still on track for the 15th submission.

[eXistenT]

can you enter in people house ? castle ? all other chamber ?
Will be time ?

[MrSpud]

I wonder how big this game will be, and by that I mean how many MB. Is this going to be a game around 300-400 MB or more like an average 70 MB? I know you guys don't know yet, but I'm just curious that's all. Thanks.

[Der-Kleine]

I wonder how big this game will be, and by that I mean how many MB. Is this going to be a game around 300-400 MB or more like an average 70 MB? I know you guys don't know yet, but I'm just curious that's all. Thanks.


Well I'd guess it's more in the 200-400 mb area, but let's just wait and see! ;)

[JoshCM]

The latest one is at just about 100mb, but we haven't put all of the music in yet which will probably add another 20-30mb.

[NothingLikeSleep]

I hope I can break into peoples houses and loot some booty or just walk for up to 20 minutes in one direction. I want armor for battle and saavy kicks for when I mingle with locals and aristocrats

[squarezero]

I hope I can break into peoples houses and loot some booty or just walk for up to 20 minutes in one direction. I want armor for battle and saavy kicks for when I mingle with locals and aristocrats
GTA thread is that way ;).

In all seriousness, I know that it was possible to break into houses in Oblivion; I just hope that Josh and Co. use the device's more limited resources to expand the heroic aspects of the game (rather than the anti-social ones).

[d1]

GAH! i cant wait for this game to come..i wanna playyy lol. i swear if Ravensword's approval process is another Minigore replay ima go crazy lol

[Der-Kleine]

GAH! i cant wait for this game to come..i wanna playyy lol. i swear if Ravensword's approval process is another Minigore replay ima go crazy lol

You'd not be the only one! ;)

[Kyoshin]

What kind of controls it gonna be? Dual analoge sticks with some buttons on top?

[Der-Kleine]

What kind of controls it gonna be? Dual analoge sticks with some buttons on top?

look at the screenshots on page 1! To me the controlls look like those of MC: Sandstorm! :)

[Kyoshin]

Lol.. stupid me, is it possible to move the camera and look around while walking?

[Goose]

Lol.. stupid me, is it possible to move the camera and look around while walking?

i would like to know this also, being able to freely move the camera is an important aspect. it's one of the 2~ things that lets down crusade of destiny (the other being the movement controls)

i don't want to have to stop and go first person to look around, this game has a beautiful environment and i'd like to be able to appreciate it fully.

[Tarcin]

it would be hard though, perhaps use the camera movement like in BIA?

[MrSpud]

From Josh, taken from an interview with pocketgamer...

"The controls were refined over a long period of time, as far as character movement goes. Tilting up and down controls looking up and down in the game. Movement on the control pad controls forward movement and turning, and even someone (such as my wife) who had never played the game before said it was very easy to control."

[Der-Kleine]

From Josh, taken from an interview with pocketgamer...

"The controls were refined over a long period of time, as far as character movement goes. Tilting up and down controls looking up and down in the game. Movement on the control pad controls forward movement and turning, and even someone (such as my wife) who had never played the game before said it was very easy to control."

Let's just hope and see! ;) :p

[Demonskunk]

what happened to minigore o3o?

[slightlysublime]

When is this being released? Earlier it said september, but it's October now and I can't find it in the App store.

[JoshCM]

alright - I'll recap - before we were going to release in September, but we got hooked up with a publisher and we decided to polish the game a little more.
Right now we are on track for submission October 15th on the App store, which is 11 days away.

[Goose]

From Josh, taken from an interview with pocketgamer...

"The controls were refined over a long period of time, as far as character movement goes. Tilting up and down controls looking up and down in the game. Movement on the control pad controls forward movement and turning, and even someone (such as my wife) who had never played the game before said it was very easy to control."

please no. nobody wants to be playing an rpg and tilting your machine around to look, it's just not fun. why not touch and drag on the screen? it's just so much more practical.

[squarezero]

please no. nobody wants to be playing an rpg and tilting your machine around to look, it's just not fun. why not touch and drag on the screen? it's just so much more practical.
I don't see the problem if it's just up and down -- most looking around will be done by turning left and right with the virtual joystick. Obviously, it would help to have an adjustable sensitivity setting.

[JoshCM]

The reason we did it
is so you could concentrate on attacking with your right thumb instead of having to be controlling look up and down and attacking at the same time with the same finger. You could easily lose a battle if trying to adjust your up and down
at the same time - as some creatures are alot larger or smaller than you are.

[Demonskunk]

I don't see the problem if it's just up and down -- most looking around will be done by turning left and right with the virtual joystick. Obviously, it would help to have an adjustable sensitivity setting.

I gotta agree with... er.. that guy o3o; touching and dragging on the screen should at least be an option - especially for people like me who don't play their game with the iPod level to our faces. I hold mine down like a gameboy or PSP... so tilting would be kinda bad

[JoshCM]

I gotta agree with... er.. that guy o3o; touching and dragging on the screen should at least be an option - especially for people like me who don't play their game with the iPod level to our faces. I hold mine down like a gameboy or PSP... so tilting would be kinda bad

the calibrate button allows you to have the tilt set to anything you want, and you can recalibrate as you play. so you don't have to worry about having it level to your face or anything else.

Its that button in the top right, you can hit it whenever you move around, or get out of your chair. The tilt is pretty subtle, its nice and smooth.

[LBG]

the calibrate button allows you to have the tilt set to anything you want, and you can recalibrate as you play. so you don't have to worry about having it level to your face or anything else.

Its that button in the top right, you can hit it whenever you move around, or get out of your chair. The tilt is pretty subtle, its nice and smooth.
http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8767&d=1254690938


WTF is that thing? lol
Whatver it is, it looks like it needs to be slashed to bits ;)

[JoshCM]

WTF is that thing? lol
Whatver it is, it looks like it needs to be slashed to bits ;)

Trollbeard! I just made that up. :p

[Almy]

He might be friendly!

[Demonskunk]

He might be friendly!

NOTHING IS FRIENDLY IN AN RPG, KILLIT!
and sweet :3 on the fly calibration is a must-have :D

I still think there should be a drag option though - for familiarity's sake

[STP_Tim]

NOTHING IS FRIENDLY IN AN RPG, KILLIT!
and sweet :3 on the fly calibration is a must-have :D

I still think there should be a drag option though - for familiarity's sake

Gotta agree with this. Gameloft has the camera dragging down perfectly. I suggest checking out Modern Combat: Sandstorm to see what this is about.

Otherwise, the game is looking pretty good.

[JoshCM]

being only 11 days (almost 10 now) away from release we can't make a drastic change like that. however, we may do something in an update if warranted.

[STP_Tim]

being only 11 days (almost 10 now) away from release we can't make a drastic change like that. however, we may do something in an update if warranted.

I totally understand =] It could be a great update feature, however. I guess we will have to see how the tilting works before further scrutiny.

[squarezero]

I totally understand =] It could be a great update feature, however. I guess we will have to see how the tilting works before further scrutiny.
+1. I personally prefer to try things before I decide I hate them. But I'm quaint that way.

[Demonskunk]

being only 11 days (almost 10 now) away from release we can't make a drastic change like that. however, we may do something in an update if warranted.

damn, I was hoping there was a bit more time to change things, but I'm REALLY anxious to play it x3 you guys should have a half price release day sale so us broke people can afford it better ;D

but I just wanna make sure I say - I hope you guys don't fall under the major cliches of Fantasy RPGs, and staying creative! I like that trollbeard x3 heheh.

[fenrir911]

Is there no strafing?? hope there is, I was hoping this would have a drag to look feature also. That way i can dodge stuff and be able to quickly look. Im pretty sure most people drag with their thumb when they play MC:S but I drag with my pointer and shoot with my thumb. A lot easier, and allows you to see more of the screen.

[Noah]

It's not that the website "spells" anything wrong... it's that they are not using the proper capitalization of the registered trademarks.

For example, I used to write a newsletter for Chick-fil-A... in the first issue I spelled the company name as "Chick-Fil-A", which I was immediately reprimanded for... since the "F" in "Chick-fil-A" is not supposed to be capitalized.

So yeah, using proper trademarks for products is very important.

iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPod touch

Those are all correct. Anything else is incorrect. The website is still using improper trademarks.

[LBG]

It's not that the website "spells" anything wrong... it's that they are not using the proper capitalization of the registered trademarks.

For example, I used to write a newsletter for Chick-fil-A... in the first issue I spelled the company name as "Chick-Fil-A", which I was immediately reprimanded for... since the "F" in "Chick-fil-A" is not supposed to be capitalized.

So yeah, using proper trademarks for products is very important.

iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPod touch

Those are all correct. Anything else is incorrect. The website is still using improper trademarks.

Yeah, I notice lot's of adverts with false capitalization.
Like this one for example.
I don't understand how people who invest the time and money to have an advert can make such a mistake.
It's 'iPods' not 'Ipods'.

[JoshCM]

uh oh not this again... just haven't had time to update the website. trying to get the game finished!

[Ravenblack]

the calibrate button allows you to have the tilt set to anything you want, and you can recalibrate as you play. so you don't have to worry about having it level to your face or anything else.

Its that button in the top right, you can hit it whenever you move around, or get out of your chair. The tilt is pretty subtle, its nice and smooth.

As long as it doesn't require me to tilt so much that I look like an idiot on the bus or on the train, it should be alright but I am wary of any game that uses tilt control for anything. :) I prefer drag-to-look. It's the way light sometimes hits the screen, when one is on a crowded bus or train, one doesn't have the freedom to move to a place with more ideal lighting; and so when I have to tilt the device, sometimes I can no longer see what's going on on it properly.

[iSmallZx]

i agree. If its possible it would be amazing for that drag-to-look scheme.

[NothingLikeSleep]

I can't wait for Ravensword, 10 more days until its submitted!

[skyye06]

I can't wait for Ravensword, 10 more days until its submitted!

You do know its another 2-4 weeks after that for it to actually come out.

[Kunning]

Lol. I think he's just too excited...

[JoshCM]

You do know its another 2-4 weeks after that for it to actually come out.

Sky got the 1000th post!

[skyye06]

Sky got the 1000th post!

lol Oh yeah I did, so did I win anything:p

[Der-Kleine]

lol Oh yeah I did, so did I win anything:p

You won a post from JoshCM saying that you did the 1000 post! :p

[Kunning]

I thought I got the 1,000th post... :confused:

Lol, whatever. :p

[skyye06]

I thought I got the 1,000th post... :confused:

Lol, whatever. :p

you got the 1000th reply not post

[Kunning]

Aw, damn. So that makes me the 1,001st poster? Yeah, I know. Lol. Props, skyye! :D

[squarezero]

As long as it doesn't require me to tilt so much that I look like an idiot on the bus or on the train, it should be alright but I am wary of any game that uses tilt control for anything. :) I prefer drag-to-look. It's the way light sometimes hits the screen, when one is on a crowded bus or train, one doesn't have the freedom to move to a place with more ideal lighting; and so when I have to tilt the device, sometimes I can no longer see what's going on on it properly.
If you think about it, tilting up and down should involve very little movement, especially compared to tilting from side to side: the range of motion is much smaller vertically. I think if it's handled well, it could be a really nice way to control a semi-first person perspective, basically freeing up one your fingers to take other actions.

As they say, the proof is in the pudding: I'm looking forward to trying it out.

[Goose]

If you think about it, tilting up and down should involve very little movement, especially compared to tilting from side to side: the range of motion is much smaller vertically. I think if it's handled well, it could be a really nice way to control a semi-first person perspective, basically freeing up one your fingers to take other actions.

As they say, the proof is in the pudding: I'm looking forward to trying it out.

bare in mind that this means moving left and right on the gamepad is going to move the camera constantly as well, which was one of the major complaints about crusade of destiny. don't get me wrong, i am really excited about this game, but hearing this has put a massive downer on the game for me, free moving open worlds means nothing if the controls are this annoying. i want to be able to move my character without moving the camera all over the place. think about it this way: you are going to have to face your enemies all the time just to see them, no strafing, no running around them with your camera focussed on them, but instead permanently facing forward.

i'm sorry josh, i know it's not prudent to down a control scheme i've not tried before, but it sounds like you guys went out of your way to create something ineffective, when controls for these kinds of games are a make or break deal. for example, ask the community for a show of hands who would like to be able to see the front of their character, something this control scheme will not allow, and i bet you'll see a lot of discussion over it.

I would strongly suggest that for an update you allow for proper camera control, as it's a pretty vital part of getting involved with your character, people don't want to have to go to a menu just to look at how cool their character is. also, you can remove another button from your screen, allowing people to see more of the beautiful environment you guys created.

[JoshCM]

if our beta testers had had a problem with the controls or the tilt we would have changed it, but so far everyone loves it - we haven't gotten any complaints.
like I said before, its something to add to the list of features to be included in the next update. Russ and I went back and forth on the controls for quite awhile before we were both happy with it. The one thing I still really want to put in but will have to wait for the next update is the auto target feature.

[Der-Kleine]

if our beta testers had had a problem with the controls or the tilt we would have changed it, but so far everyone loves it - we haven't gotten any complaints.
like I said before, its something to add to the list of features to be included in the next update. Russ and I went back and forth on the controls for quite awhile before we were both happy with it. The one thing I still really want to put in but will have to wait for the next update is the auto target feature.

Auto target? But as an option, please! ;D

I don't want that to see that end up like gang$tar. (muuuuch to easy! :( )

[Noah]

uh oh not this again... just haven't had time to update the website. trying to get the game finished!

You guys should take the Blizzard approach, and "really" take the time to not only deliver a great game, but also a great website.

Because in the App Store business, if your FIRST version of the game is not good (choppy animation, crashes on load, etc), most people do not care if you fix things in a later release. First impressions last forever and can make or break a company who solely focuses on iPhone games.

But whatever, I'm just an average consumer who spent $1500 on iPhone apps last year. My opinion means nothing.

Carry on.

[JoshCM]

You guys should take the Blizzard approach, and "really" take the time to not only deliver a great game, but also a great website.

Because in the App Store business, if your FIRST version of the game is not good (choppy animation, crashes on load, etc), most people do not care if you fix things in a later release. First impressions last forever and can make or break a company who solely focuses on iPhone games.

But whatever, I'm just an average consumer who spent $1500 on iPhone apps last year. My opinion means nothing.

Carry on.

Theres a big difference between a company that makes (100's?) of millions per year and Russ and I. There's no big budget for the website or for anything else, its whatever we can get done in the amount of time we have. That being said, I will update the site when the game is submitted, there will be plenty of free time then. I do appreciate the criticism though.

[MrDark]

Theres a big difference between a company that makes (100's?) of millions per year and Russ and I. There's no big budget for the website or for anything else, its whatever we can get done in the amount of time we have. That being said, I will update the site when the game is submitted, there will be plenty of free time then. I do appreciate the criticism though.

I wish Nov is coming faster, so that I can play this game, can't wait.

hope you guyz doing good sale at the moment, so you got enough budget to make more good games

cheers

[squarezero]

You guys should take the Blizzard approach, and "really" take the time to not only deliver a great game, but also a great website.

Because in the App Store business, if your FIRST version of the game is not good (choppy animation, crashes on load, etc), most people do not care if you fix things in a later release. First impressions last forever and can make or break a company who solely focuses on iPhone games.

But whatever, I'm just an average consumer who spent $1500 on iPhone apps last year. My opinion means nothing.

Carry on.
Noah, you seem to conflating two different things: the quality of the Ravencroft website and the quality of the game itself. I, for one, would rather have the developers focus on getting the game right than on dotting "i"s and crossing the "t"s on the website. A small team has to make choices, and even though it would be great if both aspects of the project could move forward in tandem, it may very well not be possible.

If the game is a success (which I'm pretty sure it will be), then perhaps they can hire a dedicated web staff that will at least get rid of the table/sliced nightmare they have right now and create a proper standards compliant site (and no, I do not have an opinion about such things ;)) It would be great if they could start they own forums and make something of a Ravencroft community. At the moment, though, I'd rather have them keep the eye on the price: a polished, well designed game experience.

[Nausicaa]

The website is fine. It's reasonably attractive and offers plenty of screens and information about the game. Amazing that some people care so much about something so trivial as 'iPhone vs. IPhone'. If that little mistake factors at all in your decision to buy the game, there's not much the devs can do to help you. I wonder what percentage of app store shoppers even visit a game's website. I rarely do (there's usually plenty of info in the app store), but I think the overwhelming majority of people visiting the Ravensword site will be satisfied with the content. Although it could probably be optimized better for search engine returns.

I'm glad to hear the developers are focusing on the actual game - that's what counts. I'm also glad they aren't spending too much time caving to the demands of people whose grandiose and unrealistic vision of what this game should be almost ensures they will never be happy with the final product anyway.

[that1techguy]

Can't wait for this game looks soo good

[Der-Kleine]

The graphics look better than piranha-bytes new game Risen on lowest details! :D YAY! :p

[eXistenT]

why the health bar is on bottom ?and the buttons arent big ?
you got skills when you leveling ?

btw the price will be 6.99$ ? or you dont know ?

[JoshCM]

yep 6.99.
we're still adding stuff and its coming along very nicely.
we have some very dedicated beta testers!

[arta]

So how's the animation coming? :)

[JoshCM]

So how's the animation coming? :)

Its good, we redid 90% of it.

[arta]

Its good, we redid 90% of it.

Nice.:cool:

[ShadowsFall]

Its good, we redid 90% of it.

LOL!!!! So that means it will look a lot better than the video ;)?

[squarezero]

yep 6.99.
we're still adding stuff and its coming along very nicely.
we have some very dedicated beta testers!
Guess Gameloft is setting the bar on pricing -- well, at least you won't get complaints that it's too expensive (at least none that you would take seriously ;))

You know, as you get ready for release, it might be nice to see some concept art (beyond what's on the website). I've been very impressed with the art direction from what you've shown us so far, and it would be nice to see how it came to be.

[arta]

LOL!!!! So that means it will look a lot better than the video ;)?

Heaven knows it can't really get much worse...

[squarezero]

Heaven knows it can't really get much worse...
Oh, I don't know about that...

cVU4HURKEXs

Sadly, I grew up with this nonsense (translated to Spanish, no less).

[LBG]

Oh, I don't know about that...

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=cVU4HURKEXs)

Sadly, I grew up with this nonsense (translated to Spanish, no less).

Well if Ravensword is anywhere near as awesome as that video then I will be more than happy :)

[arta]

oh, i don't know about that...

Youtube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=cvu4hurkexs)


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whu... how...


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why?...






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[ShadowsFall]

Oh, I don't know about that...

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=cVU4HURKEXs)

Sadly, I grew up with this nonsense (translated to Spanish, no less).

Wow... Acually that was kinda catchy!

[squarezero]

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whu... how...


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why?...






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I was referring to the quality of the animation, of course -- not the subject matter. You gotta love how the shield knocks down soldiers it completely misses.

Believe me, I loved those cartoons as a child.

[arta]

I was referring to the quality of the animation
Me too!

[squarezero]

Me too!
Interesting... What was your problem with that polar bear again?

[kugi_igi]

Its good, we redid 90% of it.
that's great,animations is the only thing i'm bothered with the gameplay trailer
i hope will look way better :)