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Posted by new-ish player on Monday, March 09, 2009 8:07 AM

Since you asked:
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"I've gotten no more than about four people out of 80 signups acknowledge receiving the email."
I signed up, but didn't get the e-mail. Maybe who gets one depends on which symbol was chosen or something...
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"Is most of the progress on UF made during the week because people are playing from work more than they do from home?"
YES-- I've also noticed this since I've been following the forums. I just wanna know what kind of jobs they have that allows them that much free time at work. That's the kind of job I want!
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"Does it really still "look cool"?"
Since I remember making a "looks cool" comment.... let me explain. No, actually it does NOT look "cool" now. It looks professional, expensive, and well-coordinated. As if alot of thought went into many details of the design and content in order to make it feel "real". Also, it doesn't take long to pick up on a sense of humor at work. So all of that is what I meant when I said that the site looks "cool".
And I didn't sign up because of the hype that it's yours... I simply wanted to sign up for something that had not started....lol
-And I'll go away now and stop babbling!

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Posted by AtomicSnowflake on Monday, March 09, 2009 8:57 AM

**EDIT to previous comment**

I said I didn't get the e-mail.. but I did. I was checking the wrong e-mail account. So, just disregard that earlier statement on the first comment I sent....

-sorry 'bout that!

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Posted by fishjp on Monday, March 09, 2009 11:07 AM

As far as launching on a Sunday. I can tell you from experience there is more than one "bad" way to launch a game. My little effort had 3 seperate trailheads before it was picked up and played.

As far as "looking cool" Yes it does. Your "In Game" sites are among the best out there. Now does that instantly translate into "being cool" not really. Everyone will have an opinion on what makes a game cool or not. For me personally I am more intrigued by a good story than flashy sites. (Doritos Quest had some incredible websites but it bored me to death)

As for the 24 hour ARGathon that could work only if it was announced well in advance that it was going to be that way. I got some push back from players on my game because the first chapter was only 4 days long with a lot of activity in the last 12-24 hours. Some loved it because it was fast moving, others hated it because it moved too fast. So I think a marathon game would appeal to some but not all.

Lastly, as for when gamers game. Like everything else that depends on the gamer. Personally I play almost exclusivly while at work. Others cannot play at all at work. I think the best course is to try to have at least "some" activity at as many different parts of the day as possible. By having some content for the night owls as well as the 9-5ers you make everyone at least somewhat happy and no one feels left out.

Just my 2 cents. Next time ask fewer questions to get shorter responses.

Jason Fish Co-Founder DevilFish Productions

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Posted by Amanda on Monday, March 09, 2009 9:48 PM

OK, just have to say first, that I got my package today and I have seriously NEVER been more excited about a piece of mail other than my college admissions and degree.

As for "does it still look cool?" It's always looked cool to me. The idea of a game about a defense corporation that is so obviously being fought against makes my spine tingle with anticipation. I can't wait til I figure out the login! (I'm trying on my own before resorting to seeing if anyone on UF has got it. Gotta try to use your skills to improve them, and all.)

And lastly, a 24-hour ARG marathon would be awesome! I'd take off work for something like that. :-) Good idea.

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Posted by pancito on Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:28 AM

"it's clear as day what they should do, right?" I feel your pain.

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