November 11, 2001, 19:47
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Canberra, Australia
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Australia EB says Tuesday morning
Hi,
My wife phoned EB today (since I kept complaining about it not being out) and they've said they've received it and will release it tomorrow. That's in Canberra, so TOMORROW IS THE DAY.
Stefan
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November 11, 2001, 20:43
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Prince
Local Time: 16:34
Local Date: October 31, 2010
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
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Yeah, same goes for EB here in New Zealand.
Looks like NZ and Aus will get the game at the same time (barring time differences).
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November 11, 2001, 21:01
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Chieftain
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sydney
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My wife phoned EB today (since I kept complaining about it not being out) and they've said they've received it and will release it tomorrow
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I called around in Sydney. EB said that this morning their release date moved up to tomorrow, but that they (Chatswood, Burwood) haven't received their supplies in today's shipment. Because of that they're not hopeful about receiving it until tomorrow afternoon (if then - more probably on Wednesday afternoon).
The Gamesmen have given a flat date of 19/11. Apparently further negotiations will not be entered into.
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November 11, 2001, 23:40
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Local Time: 03:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Skanky Father
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Kewl, thanks guys. I guess ill be heading over to the local EB tomorrow 
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November 12, 2001, 01:26
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sydney/ Australia
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Not a game in sight
Rang around to 1 harvey norman, 2 EB and 1 games wizard at 5pm today and not a single one had yet recieved a copy of civ3. Anyone going to canberra can grab me a copy  . Star posting in the morning lads to locate copies and let us all know. 
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November 12, 2001, 04:50
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Canberr, Australia
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I rang Harvey Norman (Hardly Normal - joke, they were very helpful) today and they said that their suppliers (OziSoft) had got it in today and will have it tomorrow (Tuesday 13/11). Can't wait - now to sort that pack of useless oxygen theives that call themselves Yahoo.
BTW - who are EB?
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November 12, 2001, 05:09
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King
Local Time: 16:34
Local Date: October 31, 2010
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Haven't heard of EB either. Are they represented in Melbourne as well? And the current price is still AUD$66?
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November 12, 2001, 05:55
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Settler
Local Time: 16:34
Local Date: October 31, 2010
Join Date: Oct 2001
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As of last saturday I was still getting the 19 November date
I was also told they will be getting the LE version
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November 12, 2001, 06:00
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Sydney/ Australia
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EB= Electonics Boutique, which is a major games retailer. The main ones in sydney are EB, Harvey Norman and games wizards I think
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November 12, 2001, 06:44
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Local Time: 03:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Skanky Father
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Re: Not a game in sight
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Originally posted by ozirambler
Rang around to 1 harvey norman, 2 EB and 1 games wizard at 5pm today and not a single one had yet recieved a copy of civ3.
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Damn, ruin my hopes, bastard 
Well, ill check tomorrow anyway, and let you know what eventuates. 
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November 12, 2001, 14:49
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Canberra, Australia
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Went into the EB in the south of Canberra yesterday afternoon (5pm) to try and wheedle if they had it in store and could release it a little early He told me that it had arrived at the shippers depot in canberra yesterday and that it would arrive in the 10:30 delivery and advised me to come in after 12:00 (lunch time) so I'll post when I get back from that trip Of course our NZ friends will be posting first.
Stefan
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November 12, 2001, 16:48
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King
Local Time: 01:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Ringwood, Victoria, Australia
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Well, let us know... Anyone in Melbourne had any luck yet? (Tuesday morning)
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November 12, 2001, 17:28
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Chieftain
Local Time: 02:34
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Location: Sydney
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Sydney Update (Tuesday)
Hardly Normal, Broadway: Expecting release in January '02. Kinda what I expected.
Gamesmen, Penshurst: Shipping 16/11, Released 19/11. Their purchasing officer is firm on this one.
EB, Chatswood: Expecting a shipment this morning, possibly around 11:30.
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November 12, 2001, 17:46
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Local Time: 03:34
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November 12, 2001, 17:53
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Sydney/ Australia
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Drooling
Don't you just hate it when you read all the posts from civers around the globe and hear what they have to say about th game and then call your retailer and have them tell you they have no idea where the game is. In perth there used to be a reatailer called POPCORN and they had a TINY shop in place with no parking and only one staff member on duty. But if you called them and asked about a games release they would know and they would hound the suppliers until they got it FIRST and then they would call you and say the delivery truck is about to arrive so come on over and get your game. Compare that to Harvey Norman. Sorry sir but that game is due out next month, and we will only let you know if you come down with a deposit and then only notify you the day after it comes in. Ahh the good old days in perth. Got two days off today and tomorrow and I bet the game will come in tomorrow afternoon "late". kay sera sera. Keep posting people so we can find this thing before I return to work. 
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November 12, 2001, 18:55
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Chieftain
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Sydney
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EB Chatswood Has It
Just got the call - it's in at Chatswood EB (11:50 am)
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November 12, 2001, 19:13
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Emperor
Local Time: 02:34
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*severly hoping EB Northland calls me to say my pre-order is ready*
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November 12, 2001, 19:27
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King
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Pulsar computers just rang me to say they've got it in. Guess what I'll be doing tonight?
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November 12, 2001, 19:30
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Settler
Local Time: 16:34
Local Date: October 31, 2010
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Its also in EB Miranda
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November 12, 2001, 19:32
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Settler
Local Time: 16:34
Local Date: October 31, 2010
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oh and they have the Tin as well
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November 12, 2001, 19:32
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Chieftain
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sydney
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Gamesmen still says Monday next...
Pity - they're $20 cheaper than EB 
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November 12, 2001, 19:40
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Chieftain
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Sydney
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For reference, Grace Brothers don't have it, and don't know when (or if) they'll be getting it.
Ah, well - I guess it's EB, then. They called me (just) too late to catch a train out to Chatswood and back for a 1:00 meeting. I'll need to see if I can slope off out of work early to pick it up before they close. If I can't I won't be able to get it until Thursday Night 
Why can't there be a bloody software shop within the city?
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November 12, 2001, 19:53
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Prince
Local Time: 03:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: of the Barbarians
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I got my call from Electronics Boutique at Southland Shopping centre in Melbourne this morning a bit after 11 am. I now have in my possession 1 copy of Civ 3 Limited Edition.
Woohoo!
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None, Sedentary, Roving, Restless, Raging ... damn, is that all? Where's the "massive waves of barbarians that can wipe out your civilisation" setting?
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November 12, 2001, 22:13
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Settler
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Canberra, Australia
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Got it
Yup, Got it today in Canberra, 13:45 precisely
Won't see me much in the next few days. Time to feed the addiction. We should get an Asia Pacific save game swap thingy going. Until the Multi patch comes out
Stefna
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November 12, 2001, 22:50
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Prince
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Just saw it today at EB Waringah Mall - and guess what - the LE was there as well!!! I picked up the tin and held it in my hands.
So much for Infogrames not selling the LE outside of the US!
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November 12, 2001, 22:55
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Chieftain
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sydney
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NZ Didn't Make It?
There seems to be a deathly silence from across the Tasman, which is fairly odd considering this whole thing started in a kiwi thread.
Did NZ miss out today?
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November 12, 2001, 23:01
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Prince
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Rofl....c'mon, you guys always knew you'd never get Civ3 before the Aussies!!
You see, they checked on who had the Bledisloe Cup in their possession....and that's who they shipped civ3 to first!
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November 13, 2001, 00:09
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Warlord
Local Time: 16:34
Local Date: October 31, 2010
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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How Much ?
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November 13, 2001, 00:30
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Prince
Local Time: 03:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: of the Barbarians
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Originally posted by Kestrel
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I paid 109.95 for the biscuit tin, which is comparable to the US price after currency conversion.
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None, Sedentary, Roving, Restless, Raging ... damn, is that all? Where's the "massive waves of barbarians that can wipe out your civilisation" setting?
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November 13, 2001, 00:37
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Deity
Local Time: 02:34
Local Date: November 1, 2010
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Location: Between Coast and Mountains
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****Tries ignoring the fact game is out, waiting for Civ 3 MP edition, Finds resolve weakening , fights back and heres the inner voice saying "Use The Force RAZ " and so goes watch Star wars for the umpteenth time instead*******
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