A couple months ago I was working at one of our campuses in a network room right outside the bio lab. Lots of cool stuff in there.

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Sorry if this has already been answered, I'm only on pinside about once a week. For what it's worth, first stop for my game will be to Cliffy so he can design protectors. I brought this up to him several months ago and he instantly agreed.

There are a couple other local players also getting the game and their production numbers are before mine. If they prefer theirs be the games used I don't mind.

Loren, I'm pretty high up. I think my original number was 154 so production number has to be at least 100. So yes, if you work out the details with Cliffy then you should go for it.

My plan is to have mine at PPM so it would kind of suck to get the game, play it a couple times, and then have it be gone for awhile for Cliffy to make protectors. I'd rather ship it direct to PPM, slap on the protectors and play it right away.

My dad is the ultimate QA tester. He once called me for help with his work laptop. He said he tried to log in and the screen turned sideways!! WTF....

So after some investigation I finally figured out he hit CTRL-ALT-PgDown (instead of DEL), which was the intel graphics shortcut sequence to rotate the display 90 degrees.

Also, if you need a 10 speed bike to only have 3 usable gears, my dad did that after riding my brother's bike for about a half hour.

I check the thread every couple weeks to a month.

It's really simple. Go to the last page, and if you see people flaming each other or posting ponies, you know there hasn't been any progress.

If you see grown ass men acting like teenage fanboys, and saying "Thanks for the update!!! I just have a few questions!!!!" followed by a list of approximately 800 questions, there was an update.

This thread has become a salivating contest. The anticipation is probably better than the final product.

I got the email as well. I don't know what my production order number is, but my game number is 154, so it would surprise me if I was near the front. I emailed to ask for clarification.

I'm pulling for the boys, but I always keep it real. I have from day 1. That's why I only put in the initial, and never got on the "all-in" bus.

If I hear from them between now and May 1, when they expect the deposit, I've have to evaluate from then.

The lack of communication, and especially direct communication should alarm you. I'm in for $250, I can lose it. All good. I've put way more than that just running tournaments over the years just to encourage people to compete. But in the last four years I've been in the scene, I've seen plenty of jokers just looking to take bucks.

I dug through my email. As of 8/15/13 I was production number 94. Quite likely I've moved up since then.

It's not hard. I built my own back in 2010 and a newer one in 2013. It costs about $50 in square tubing and hardware. A decent HD cam can be had for around $200. So yes, I agree, it's baffling as to why this hasn't been done.

I guess the question on my mind right now is whether taking the game to shows makes sense. The game is sold out. Cut out one show and make a video and you'll make a lot more people happy.

If the video was there, I would probably not be hesitating on the deposit. But I'm being asked to drop $2750 more and the only feedback from the shows from players is "it wasn't working half the time" and "this x feature still looks like it needs work" and "Kevin was working on it half the time".

I can certainly swing the money. But I don't GAMBLE with $3000. (That's why I have the money).

But with the deposit money they already have on hand, ideally, I expect to see pics of their production space. "Look guys, we're getting the build warehouse tooled up!" We haven't even seen a finished game. That doesn't concern you?

Well, let me say I hope the best for the guys. It's an ambitious project and I commend everything they've achieved so far.

That said, I emailed them on 4/18 with questions about the deposit with no response from them as of 5/1.

I emailed again on 5/2, basically saying if I can go later in the production order, I'm still in. If not, gotta back out. And wished them the best of luck.

Two days later, no response, so I have no idea if I'm in or out.

To see the gradual deterioration of expectations, and the psychology of it all, has really fascinated me so far.

Again, I wish the guys the best. I was hanging with some pinheads tonight and we all agreed we want to see this happen. The theme and what we've seen so far is considerable.

As of today, asked questions about the build on 4/18. Followed up on 5/2 letting them know that if going later in the production order is an option, I'd prefer it, otherwise send me my refund.

No response yet. Not trying to throw more wood on the fire but just saying what I'm seeing.

I heard from Kevin today. He said that my production number is 91, and I shouldn't have received the deposit email, and he's looking into why that happened.

So, apparently I'm still in.

Frankly, this comes as a tremendous relief and re-injects some of my excitement about the project.

As previously mentioned, I'm really gunning for these guys. Guess we'll see what the next chapter unfolds...

Dude hell no. Really?

Really?

C'mon now. *really*?

That's where it's at? Conspiracy theory? People sabotaging the project?

I bet it's the producers of the next Predator movie, and this small 250 run of games would totally torpedo the media push for their next project.

GET A GRIP