Expected release date (accordingt to this site is 7/15 (my birthday!) http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif )

PREORDER AT AMAZON - CHEAPER THAN THE LINK I FIRST POSTED!!!

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...97218&site=com

too KEWL!!!



[This message has been edited by Wyvern (edited 03-16-2001).]

Very Cool, Wyvern! Only thing is, I don't do credit cards http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/frown.gif If they'd allow a money order or check...

Most interesting; my dad was born on 7/14 (Bastille Day). Well, Wiz 8 would be a great birthday present for you, no? http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif

-Saz

I just contacted them online to see if alternative payments can be allowed....waiting to find out (anticipation)....

[This message has been edited by Sazerac (edited 03-15-2001).]

Yippee!! They allow Checks or money orders. I'll get that into the mail post haste (no pun intended!)

-Sazerac

Hurrah!!!!

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July 15th? My god...I sure hope it doesnt take that long. Thats 4 months to this date. I think that's so ridiculous....but after 9 years.....whats a few more? http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif

Hmm, good info Saz, I dont have a credit card so I have to pay by money orders too....by the by, what is the cost?

Drow Warrior...are you Chaotic Evil and praying to Lloth? http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif

Scronan

Hehe, I guess so, now! Actually, read my response on the "Drow Warrior" thread on the WW board that Slug initiated to get my take on the Dark Elven race. http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif

-Saz

...but Sir-tech Cananda does not endorse this release date. They say that as soon as a date is set, it will be put up on their website. EBWorld is probably guessing. If Sir-tech has yet to sign with a publisher, the delay could be considerably longer than a few months. One can hope, however, and sometimes the rumor mill produces the truth.

Thanks Wyv!

Yoink! Heh heh. I'll steal that link and save it for later when I get home...
http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/hihi.gif

Serath

Does anyone else agree with me that having Wiz 8 REQUIRE 3-D acceleration would not be in the best interest regarding the game's ability to sell?

And what do people who buy it for someone not knowing that they don't have 3-D acceleration do wih it once the non-usable gift is presented to someone who can't play it?

Sir Tech hints that a software mode MAY be added but thats it...just a maybe.

I won't be losing out on being able to play but I think a lot of other people who would LIKE to will for lack of being able to update their system for the sake of a game.

Seems like a big marketing mistake to me.


Odd...I have been promoted to Magister on my 99th post but says I have 100.
Check out my status on the W&W forum...98. Where did # 99 go?
; )

[This message has been edited by Moni (edited 03-16-2001).]

Even though I know full well the danger of sweeping statements, I'd say that the vast majority of 233MHz and up computers already have video cards capable of 3D acceleration.

Tentative specs from the FAQ: "Windows 95, 98, or 2000; a Pentium II 233 or better; 64 MB of RAM; 4x CD drive; and a soundcard. A 3D accelerator with 8 MB of texture memory or more is required." Those are really modest specs.

Depending on how their engine works, adding a "software mode" might require a lot of work.

The way I see it is that one of the goals of Wizardry 8 was to bring good 'ol fashioned RPG goodness into the high-tech future. To play this game then, we are going to need modern computer system. Given that, I don't think that needing a 3D card is much a problem.

[This message has been edited by Eldurin (edited 03-16-2001).]