It is for posts like this I really wished there was a 'dislike' button.
So be it. Glad to see it finally out and I'll definitely be purchasing it but the hype of the countdown clock for something we knew was coming was a little much
Good for android users. They've been waiting a long time for this, so cheers to them.
Bad for the rest of us, but, eh, come on, we all knew that's what it was going to be, anyway. I predicted it, you predicted it, someone's mom inevitably predicted it, so on so forth.
I do think a clock was a bit overkill for the release of the Android version (left me insanely disappointed lol), but I am sure the Android users will appreciate it and hopefully it means patches soon for us PC users
I expect a wave of negatively from many non-android users. But I don't understand it, seriously. It's just enough to look at http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/13955/if-you-were-holding-your-breath-for-the-android-release-stop/p1 and similar posts to realise this subject was VERY important since the very first word about the Android version was said. It was something I really waited for many months. It was hard to accept there was no Android version when PC versions of both games appeared, when IPad versions where out...
I'm sure that this release despite all the problems the Devs faced when they tried how to make it for an Android shows Beamdog are the real deal. I'm very greatful to them.
So, why negativity? Instead, even if I would be a non-Android user, I would be positive. The fact that they finally finished the Android, one of the basics of these all Enhanced editions, means now they will be able to work on something really new. And that work has already started. Voice over actors, mentioning of the Adventure Y here and there, thoughts about IWDEE. All of this and even more will become not only words but the reality in the future. And this Android release is like opening the doors to this future.
Onwards and upwards!
P.S. This countdown was fun for me. Although I was nearly sure that it was about Android, the mystery and excitement the countdown timer brought were huge. Many "what if" thoughts and dreams. A simple announcement wouldn't be so exciting. I've liked the idea.
TO END... LIKE THIS? This is how I felt (soooooo hoping against all hope it would be Adventure Y)
You know when?
Soon...™
(I am sure you weren't on this boards before Bhaaldog was banned, but she used to say both things a lot).
If I may mine your grey matter: What exactly did we miss?
Some guy who used to post here and "to end... like THIS?" was his catchphrase. The reason he was banned is because he had sockpuppet accounts that would give his original account a bunch of likes on most of the stuff he said.
TO END... LIKE THIS? This is how I felt (soooooo hoping against all hope it would be Adventure Y)
You know when?
Soon...™
(I am sure you weren't on this boards before Bhaaldog was banned, but she used to say both things a lot).
If I may mine your grey matter: What exactly did we miss?
@Bhaaldog (or also known as @Samus) was an user on the Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition who kept on saying "To end... Like this?" and "Soon...". She was later banned because of creating multiple accounts.
Now that at least BGEE is out on Android it begs a few questions.
When is BG2EE going to get an update? For the last 3 months they've characterized android as being the priority while BG2EE has existed in a pretty buggy state for the last 5 months.
When are Mac's/PC's/Ipad's expected to be running the same version of BGEE as Androids are now?
Last I checked when it comes to BGEE Mac and PC are on two different versions when it comes to beta testing. Non-beta testers are still on 1.2. Clearly there is quite a bit of difference between the version numbers being used in the game (which impacts cross compatibility for multiplayer).
So, why negativity? Instead, even if I would be a non-Android user, I would be positive. The fact that they finally finished the Android, one of the basics of these all Enhanced editions, means now they will be able to work on something really new. And that work has already started. Voice over actors, mentioning of the Adventure Y here and there, thoughts about IWDEE. All of this and even more will become not only words but the reality in the future. And this Android release is like opening the doors to this future.
I think it's mostly the execution. A countdown clock implies a major announcement that will be relevant to most if not all players invested in the game. For it to boil down to, "We finally got this thing done that we promised a year ago" is a bit disappointing unless you're one of the users who have been waiting on this.
Meanwhile, both games have some annoying bugs that have existed without fixes for six months or longer. And additional content which has been teased for about a year and a half now remains nothing more than wishful thinking.
Kudos to Beamdog for getting the Android version out, and it's great that folks now have a new way to play. But the countdown clock was a pretty cheap gimmick that was obviously targeted at building up hype, so now the company is going to have to deal with the fact that those who hoped for something else are disappointed.
And while this does theoretically free up the developers to work on new patches, Adventure Y, or some other exciting new product, it's hard to get too excited about that. BG:EE is now a year and a half old. BG2:EE has some major bugs that have gone unfixed. I'm sure new content will be forthcoming, but who knows whether that will be this year or next or sometime in 2026. Making such a big deal about a version of the game that is now a year and a half late doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.
Much has been promised, little has been delivered. Hope springs eternal, and it's great that more people have new ways to enjoy the game. But the countdown clock was probably not the best way to build up hype for something that doesn't cater to such a large portion of the community.
Underwhelming. No funny post? No foreshadowing of future events? No sale? Surely a timers unwritten bargain, is it requires some pomp and circumstance.
Samus is a chick. Haven't you played Metroid? (Aran Samus to be precise).
Huh. Even though I have played the series from original Metroid (1986 I believe) to Metroid: Fusion, which I have yet to finish, I failed to make a connection... now I feel really sad. Time to fire up that emulator and finally beat Fusion on my PC.
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I want a little of your dinner! C'mon! Share it with me!
Bad for the rest of us, but, eh, come on, we all knew that's what it was going to be, anyway. I predicted it, you predicted it, someone's mom inevitably predicted it, so on so forth.
PS - IWD1/2EE soon rite?
It's been a long day/week/month/couple of years, so I'm going to call it a night(ish). You've all been great, I'll see you tomorrow!
I'm sure that this release despite all the problems the Devs faced when they tried how to make it for an Android shows Beamdog are the real deal. I'm very greatful to them.
So, why negativity? Instead, even if I would be a non-Android user, I would be positive. The fact that they finally finished the Android, one of the basics of these all Enhanced editions, means now they will be able to work on something really new. And that work has already started. Voice over actors, mentioning of the Adventure Y here and there, thoughts about IWDEE. All of this and even more will become not only words but the reality in the future. And this Android release is like opening the doors to this future.
Onwards and upwards!
P.S. This countdown was fun for me. Although I was nearly sure that it was about Android, the mystery and excitement the countdown timer brought were huge. Many "what if" thoughts and dreams. A simple announcement wouldn't be so exciting. I've liked the idea.
This is how I felt (soooooo hoping against all hope it would be Adventure Y)
hahaha
Congrats to all Android users though. I'm sure many will enjoy it.
Soon...™
(I am sure you weren't on this boards before Bhaaldog was banned, but she used to say both things a lot).
Now, about that BG2EE patch...
I knew something was off about him.
hmm.... what if...
Is it possible she made a new account and is among us as we speak?
When is BG2EE going to get an update? For the last 3 months they've characterized android as being the priority while BG2EE has existed in a pretty buggy state for the last 5 months.
When are Mac's/PC's/Ipad's expected to be running the same version of BGEE as Androids are now?
Last I checked when it comes to BGEE Mac and PC are on two different versions when it comes to beta testing. Non-beta testers are still on 1.2. Clearly there is quite a bit of difference between the version numbers being used in the game (which impacts cross compatibility for multiplayer).
To end... Like that?
Meanwhile, both games have some annoying bugs that have existed without fixes for six months or longer. And additional content which has been teased for about a year and a half now remains nothing more than wishful thinking.
Kudos to Beamdog for getting the Android version out, and it's great that folks now have a new way to play. But the countdown clock was a pretty cheap gimmick that was obviously targeted at building up hype, so now the company is going to have to deal with the fact that those who hoped for something else are disappointed.
And while this does theoretically free up the developers to work on new patches, Adventure Y, or some other exciting new product, it's hard to get too excited about that. BG:EE is now a year and a half old. BG2:EE has some major bugs that have gone unfixed. I'm sure new content will be forthcoming, but who knows whether that will be this year or next or sometime in 2026. Making such a big deal about a version of the game that is now a year and a half late doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.
Much has been promised, little has been delivered. Hope springs eternal, and it's great that more people have new ways to enjoy the game. But the countdown clock was probably not the best way to build up hype for something that doesn't cater to such a large portion of the community.
o.0?