October 8, 2001, 13:06
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Gone Gold says Civ3 officially gold
WooooHoooo! 
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October 8, 2001, 13:07
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how come they know and Firaxis has not mentioned it? 
i mean, wouldnt firaxis post something on civ3.com, or surely contact apolyton?
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October 8, 2001, 13:12
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It says that it will be released on Oct. 30, but would there be any chance that we may be able to get it a few days before then if it is currently ahead of schedule?
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October 8, 2001, 13:15
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King
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From Gone Gold:
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Thanks to Jayson Hill for letting us know the game is officially gold and should be shipping on the 30th of this month.
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I kind of remembering Jayson Hill being mentioned by Quicksilver as a represanitive of Infogrames. So maybe this is the truth, although I wish Firaxis would have told us directly either on the forums or on their website.
P.S. Now that you have gone gold, want to tell us what happened to MP?
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October 8, 2001, 13:16
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Chieftain
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Gone Gold is an extremely reliable site, and with a source cited, I think you can bank on it.
Their full statement:
"Thanks to Jayson Hill for letting us know the game is officially gold and should be shipping on the 30th of this month.
Dominate the world through Diplomatic Finesse, Cultural Domination, and Military Prowess.
More interactions, alliances and realistic artificial intelligence responses put players in the middle of negotiations, trade systems and diplomatic actions. Advanced trade system to manage resources, trade routes and spread of technology.
Improved combat options provide finer levels of control for enhanced war-making capabilities.
Technologies, Wonders Of The World and Great People expand the scope of the game.
New elements of Culture, Nationality and the Arts help players plan a new peaceful pathway to victory.
Active world generator creates more realistic maps and organic terrain features.
The most detailed and beautiful art, animations and sound ever found in the genre.
Easier-to-use interface for streamlined management and better control. "
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October 8, 2001, 13:16
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if firaxis does not reply to this thread I AM GOING TO...
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October 8, 2001, 13:18
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King
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Uber,
Yes we know burn down their building... 
By the way I like your new quote.
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October 8, 2001, 13:20
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Deity
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I hope it is gold! But, if it is, it could certainly ship by October 17th, and it should! Do they need a month to put in the box? Give me Civ 3 - NOW!!!
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October 8, 2001, 13:29
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Warlord
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Originally posted by tniem
I kind of remembering Jayson Hill being mentioned by Quicksilver as a represanitive of Infogrames. So maybe this is the truth, although I wish Firaxis would have told us directly either on the forums or on their website.
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Yep, here he is in an Infogrames press release (not Civ related):
http://us.infogrames.com/corporate/p...1801_atari.asp
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October 8, 2001, 13:32
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Warlord
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I always heard it takes around two weeks for them to get it ready to ship, that would still make it land around the 22nd however..
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October 8, 2001, 13:34
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Prince
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argh... the time of a (hopefully) good game going from gold to retail is always worse than waiting for the game to go gold 
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October 8, 2001, 13:43
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King
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It does take 2 weeks on an average game, but IFGM may want more lead time since they are printing more copies; I think Diablo II took a month to go from Gold to selling in stores. The stores may have the game on 22nd; but probably won't be able to sell them till the 30th.
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October 8, 2001, 13:46
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Bastards locked my thread! Argh. Mine was cooler since we were discussing vodka.
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October 8, 2001, 13:48
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Finally! The new era will begin soon! 
Prepare for the armageddon!
*listening to Ode to Joy (Civ II)*
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October 8, 2001, 13:54
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the news have been confirmed by Firaxis!
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October 8, 2001, 13:54
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need :orgasm: smiley
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October 8, 2001, 13:55
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MP ! WE WANT MP INFO!
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October 8, 2001, 13:56
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I'm not sure, but didn't it take so long for Diablo 2 because they did a worldwide release?
The BG2 expansion went from gold to retail in about a week...
I hope (wish) IFGM beats them
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October 8, 2001, 13:58
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COME ON FIRAXIS. SHOW ME A FASTER RELEASE DATE.
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October 8, 2001, 13:59
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Woohoo!!!
Nevermind 30th October, what's the Infogrames UK/Europe release date as of today?
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October 8, 2001, 14:04
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King
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Good point about the Diablo2 being world wide. However Vivendi (Havas) has a better presence in Europe than IFGM. Yes IFGM was a French company; but they closed alot of European offices. Does anyone know if IFGM does thier own manufacturing or do they out source.
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October 8, 2001, 14:04
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Originally posted by Haphazard
Nevermind 30th October, what's the Infogrames UK/Europe release date as of today?
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That's what I'd like to know...
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October 8, 2001, 14:08
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Originally posted by old dog
The most detailed and beautiful art, animations and sound ever found in the genre.
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*derisive snort*
Gold? whoopee. So what are they going to do for the next 2 months before it arrives in the UK?
edit: ignore me same release date - WAHOO
Last edited by Immortal Wombat; October 8, 2001 at 16:31.
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October 8, 2001, 14:08
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1 Post closer to Emperor! Woohoo!
Oh and... *celebrates*
*Gets Electronic Boutique camping gear*
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October 8, 2001, 14:09
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anyone knows what will be the difference between US and UK editions?
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October 8, 2001, 14:15
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Originally posted by UberKruX
COME ON FIRAXIS. SHOW ME A FASTER RELEASE DATE.
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Today is Columbus Day in the U.S., a Federal holiday, so there might not be anyone at Firaxis to tell you anything!
Cheers.
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October 8, 2001, 14:21
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Originally posted by VetLegion
anyone knows what will be the difference between US and UK editions?
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None. UK and US retail outlets are both expected to receive the game on October 30th.
Dan
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October 8, 2001, 14:25
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What do the trucks look like that are delivering the game? Are they heavily armored? 
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October 8, 2001, 14:26
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October 8, 2001, 14:26
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Dan, please! Europe release?! When?!
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