I preordered the game from GOG and while digital download is very convenient for distributing and getting games, I really like "old school" game packages that include printing manuals, maps and other goods.
I would like to ask the team if this will be available in the future? You could maybe make some calculations as how much would it cost you to make it and what amount of orders would be in place to for this project to be profitable for you. Than we who want to have boxed version could make preorder and when critical mass is there you could charge us and send our copies.
I hope it will be possible I am looking at Ultima Underworld and EotB packages right now /hint hint
Shiva wrote:I haven't seen the devs talk about a box at all really.
But I would actually also like (and pay for) a Grimrock box on my game-shelf.
They would probably need a deal with an external publisher for a box release... 4 man team self-publishing a retail box seems fairly unheard of.
When there is an extra pair of hands there is also an extra cut on profits not to mention production costs... the only indie that comes to mind that did do a box release is Terraria and that was well after it came out and had become an established success.
Darklord wrote:I'm actually the opposite these days, I have so much stuff, that not having LoG as a physical object is great! I need to ebay some stuff I think.
Daniel.
I have to agree with this. I did used to like having all the boxes/cds etc but nowdays we try to live fairly clutter free and hence im a big fan of having all my games in one place on steam.
Darklord wrote:I'm actually the opposite these days, I have so much stuff, that not having LoG as a physical object is great! I need to ebay some stuff I think.
Daniel.
I always like something substantial for my cash if possible, because then there is no qualms about whether I actually own the game or not (ie. if digital distro goes under... where are my games then?), that said I have number of Steam and Origin bound games from retail, which essentially mean I now have stack of game DVD's that are basically only good for wall decor. I even have a few I never inserted into the DVD drive (just downloaded from steam instead).
Crise wrote:I always like something substantial for my cash if possible, because then there is no qualms about whether I actually own the game or not (ie. if digital distro goes under... where are my games then?), that said I have number of Steam and Origin bound games from retail, which essentially mean I now have stack of game DVD's that are basically only good for wall decor. I even have a few I never inserted into the DVD drive (just downloaded from steam instead).
That's more of a botched DRM concern than a physical product concern, as you mention. In that respect, the DRM-free installer you get from either AH or GOG is just the same. The physical disc changes nothing about your "ownership" however. You still only "own" a license to use those old games, no different than today. The company's logistical ability to enforce their right to revoke that license is more difficult of course, but again the same thing applies to the stand-alone installer you get for Grimrock.
For my money, it's FAR less likely that Valve will disappear and unceremoniously take all my game licenses with them than it is I will still have a working CD in my attic somewhere 10 years from now. I can't even tell you how many old games I bought multiple copies of over the years when I wanted to play them again. Simply can't keep track of them all over a lifetime nor be bothered to dedicate the space required. I think I bought Master of Orion 2 about 5 or 6 times. Almost every game I own on GOG is at least a 2nd if not 3rd purchase.
I am looking at Ultima Underworld and EotB packages right now 
