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11-12-2004, 02:18 AM | #1 | ||
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So... like the topic title says: What is your favorite type of computer game packaging? Personally I like the classic big box style (only if said big box contains a hefty manual). I don't know why but these cutesy little boxes don't do it for me. There's no room for a big manual with story to start you off.
I'm undecided about digital packaging via downloads like Steam. I'm a collector, and I love having a library I can put on display. I find that I am in the minority these days. I much prefer purchasing CDs than download mp3's. Albeit I rip all my CDs to mp3 immediately after purchase (yup all 600). |
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11-12-2004, 02:21 AM | #2 | ||
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I could not care less about the package, what I care is the quality of the game and a big, well written manual is a definite plus. I hate when the manual is only on the CD.
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11-12-2004, 02:23 AM | #3 | ||
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Agreed, down with PDF manuals!
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11-12-2004, 02:28 AM | #4 | ||
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Living in a rather small flat makes big boxes a no-no! All that happens to them is that they get recycled. I do however agree that .pdf manuals suck! BUT having said that I very rarely read the manual anyhow (more fun to figure stuff out myself :w00t: )
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11-12-2004, 02:50 AM | #5 | ||
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No paper envelopes for CDs!
That's about it -- I can deal with PDF manuals (have a pretty hefty colour copier/printer/scanner/fax/etc at work), but I want a plastic case (either CD-style or DVD-style) with a proper insert for the discs. Buying jewel cases and printing off covers is a pain. |
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11-12-2004, 02:52 AM | #6 | ||
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Because of space problem I had to throw all my game boxes. Another thing I had to throw is game cases, so I keep my games in the CD folder. Today I got only 8 original game boxes.
And yes, I like well written manuals too. Microprose was the best at manuals! |
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11-12-2004, 02:53 AM | #7 | ||
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A Big box is what i prefere..
Nothing like my Colonization-kit.. With 3 extra cards, showing terain, Units and specialtist among others.. and a 80 page manual.. LOVE IT! And Red Alert... was a gem... i HATE my "DVD-style" "boxes" (?!)... it's boooooring to have.. no color.. and OH! MY TOTAL ANNIHILATION EXPANTION!!! Comes with a front that opens up, and a HUGE picture of the commander inside!! AWSOM! (will have to take a pic and show you some day!)
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11-12-2004, 03:13 AM | #8 | ||
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My favorite box is Ultima VII. Nothing beats a cloth map! Clouds of Xeen was cool because it came with a New World Computing notepad
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11-12-2004, 08:21 AM | #9 | ||
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Oh yes, I like the big, classic packages too. Collecting them, earlier at least, that is. Now there're not that many of them anymore, the DVD-boxes take anything over, which is not that bad as they're place-saving after all. But the classic big boxes were more cool and they had the original manual booklet which is very nice. |
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11-12-2004, 10:49 AM | #10 | ||
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Ultima Online also had a clothmap and I can't agree with you more on the fact that it sure was an awesome item.
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