173 replies to this topic

[mebby]

i dont think it be wise to sell till game is complete--such as annis-( more players to mess with-)- also being able to build ur own annis--just a thought--

From a pure business standpoint now is the PERFECT time to buy and sell the game.  You want to buy when there is some sort of sizeable perceived future value.  Once it's been fully developed then the value has most likely been realized.

 

Buyers make decision based on future potential.

[Greensboronclion]

Well if you think about it there is a history there as Links was made by Access Software and then by Microsoft.  You never know where this leads but one thing is certain and that is that the console will be the BIG player in JNPG2.

[Richard]

If it is sold, I'm history because I really doubt there will be PC version with 3C. Just my humble opinion, based on very reliable sources.

[Buck]

I really don't care if the game is sold or not...

 

I just want PG2 via whichever method brings it to market sooner/better (hopefully not mutually exclusive)

[Buck]

I really doubt there will be PC version with 3C.

 

Hard to say either way.

I'm pretty sure Rory had 3C via the Controller.

 

Would that satisfy 3C users?  

[Richard]

Hard to say either way.

I'm pretty sure Rory had 3C via the Controller.

 

Would that satisfy 3C users?  

 

Only if it is on a PC. I don't have a console and won't buy one just for this game. I'm not a gamer.

[Buck]

Only if it is on a PC. I don't have a console and won't buy one just for this game. I'm not a gamer.

 

I hear ya' - I only have a PS3 anymore as I got it for $60 and it allowed me to access my previously purchased NCAA Football (no longer made anywhere), TW14 & all DLC (also unavailable anywhere else, even for new purchase) and NHL Legacy (which suits my NHL fix fine - no need for latest gen of that for me).

 

That said - I'd personally consider a console for PG2 if it performed well.  

I'd have some use cases for that where a simple console would be desirable.

[Parboy]

How about a poll on whether or not the developers respond to this thread? Put me down for no.

[Buck]

How about a poll on whether or not the developers respond to this thread? Put me down for no.

 

I don't think they'll even see it as they are busy in meetings with top people at MS about the acquisition.

 

At least that's what user "SilverCub" told me over at UnsubstantiatedRumors.com

[DivotMaker]

 

Maybe the rumor stems from this?

 

https://www.bloomber...fts-to-software

 

Microsoft Shifts to Make More of Its Own Video Game Software

Company will open new game studios or acquire them, Xbox chief Spencer says

It's kind of a stretch, but it's the closest official story I can find that would support some possible discussion taking place.  I think it would be beneficial for Perfect Parallel to have Microsoft as a publisher and possible development partner.  It would open up assets to them I'm certain.

 

 

It would open up HUGE opportunities and resources for PP....and might get PG2 moving alot faster towards release....

[Kablammo11]

The game is currently imbued by the Dev's own vision of what a golf game should play like (Links plus) - minus some technical limitations imposed by the Steam/Unity/Speedtree ecosystem. In short, they are doing their own thing and to heck with whoever has issues with that.

 

Selling the game or teaming up with a publisher would instantly bring the suits into the mix, you know, those bozos who worship the mediocre mainstream and want to feed it dumbed-down morsels and cash in on DLC like +4 Accuracy Gloves or + 5% distance drivers: JNPG would not be about being a golf sim anymore, but about the number of copy being sold and the percentage of market penetration. 

 

I do not see the Devs signing up for this: They will never willingly give away control over what is their own baby. And they will keep evolving it as quickly as they can, i.e. as slowly as they need with very limited resources. In this day and and age, I find such an attitude commendable and endearing.

Poking the bear IS a valid motive for starting this thread - but that bear is very secretive and this poke was, um, a bit obvious. 

[GoldenBear]

I voted neither 'yes' nor 'no'.

 

There should have been a third option.

 

BTSOM

 

We can always ask Golden Bear, he seems to have some inside information for confidential sources.

I knew I would be ribbed for reporting this.  At least I was man enough to. 

 

In case some have not figured this out yet I am tough as nails and will not go away, although I suffer much abuse at the hands of the less fortunate.  I am glad my world is a much happier place and I do not suffer from bitter old man syndrome.  Add to that that it is a select few who like to pat each other on the back out of the whole forum and one can easily see where the attitude problems are.  Keep hounding me I do not care as it simply proves what |i have known here for almost 3 years.  Every forum has its reach around gang full of misfits.  I understand...

 

I know I am held to a higher bar and usually when I defend myself against this pathetic abuse my posts are taken down instead of the abuser.  How lame is that?  Have a great day those of you with major sadness in your lives.  I only wish the peace, wisdom and contentment for you all that i have.

[zmax - sim]

The game is currently imbued by the Dev's own vision of what a golf game should play like (Links plus) - minus some technical limitations imposed by the Steam/Unity/Speedtree ecosystem. In short, they are doing their own thing and to heck with whoever has issues with that.

 

Selling the game or teaming up with a publisher would instantly bring the suits into the mix, you know, those bozos who worship the mediocre mainstream and want to feed it dumbed-down morsels and cash in on DLC like +4 Accuracy Gloves or + 5% distance drivers: JNPG would not be about being a golf sim anymore, but about the number of copy being sold and the percentage of market penetration. 

 

I do not see the Devs signing up for this: They will never willingly give away control over what is their own baby. And they will keep evolving it as quickly as they can, i.e. as slowly as they need with very limited resources. In this day and and age, I find such an attitude commendable and endearing.

Poking the bear IS a valid motive for starting this thread - but that bear is very secretive and this poke was, um, a bit obvious. 

 

+1000

[GoldenBear]

How about a poll on whether or not the developers respond to this thread? Put me down for no.

I know if my company was rumoured to be in the process of being sold and was not, I would chime in immediately.  It is looking very suspect to those who are astute.

[Joe Habiger]

Holy ****, I've been gone for a bit so what did I miss?

 

I could careless if the game got bought by someone else because this game is definitely a keeper but some bad choices made many of us leave. This game has tons of potential and I for one have not given up on it but just went and played another golf game where all my friends wanted to go. My friends are VERY VERY fussy and they gave up because of the tempo on the mouse swing, it's not that it was wrong to go this way but it was to overblown I think.

 

I really hope this game can continue further because I believe it has so much more going for it then the other golf game I enjoy. As pretty as it is and as good as the cup physics are they also made some HORRIBLE physic choices and lack of game modes you can play and some other thing. I have no idea why we can't just get developers to listen to us, we want to play the game and it would be beneficial if they listened more. 

 

I could probably say more but I need to get back to work, If they sell the game oh well but as long as it continues to a better version than what we have it doesn't matter.

[JCat04]

If it is sold, I'm history because I really doubt there will be PC version with 3C. Just my humble opinion, based on very reliable sources.

 

Why would you doubt a PC 3-click version if this were to happen?  The top selling golf game on the market right now, by a long shot, is Everybody's Golf on the PS4.  It's 3-click only... and a non realtime 3-click interface at that.  To my knowlege, HB Studios is the only current golf game developer that limits its control interfaces to analog only.

[Buck]

[Arsam]

K11 has hit the nail on the head. I find it hard to believe that Andrew and MJ who did so much to keep LINKS going and set out to do everything possible to develop the most realistic golf simulation would turn around and turn it over to a bunch of corporate bean counters who’s only interest is the bottom line. And as far as it being a great idea for Microsoft to buy JNPG out, just look at what a great job they did with LINKS before they dumped it.

[Buck]

Holy ****, I've been gone for a bit so what did I miss?

 

Nothing other than fart in the wind made up rumors with zero actual information to support or back any of it up.

[mebby]

I knew I would be ribbed for reporting this.  At least I was man enough to. 

 

In case some have not figured this out yet I am tough as nails and will not go away, although I suffer much abuse at the hands of the less fortunate.  I am glad my world is a much happier place and I do not suffer from bitter old man syndrome.  Add to that that it is a select few who like to pat each other on the back out of the whole forum and one can easily see where the attitude problems are.  Keep hounding me I do not care as it simply proves what |i have known here for almost 3 years.  Every forum has its reach around gang full of misfits.  I understand...

 

I know I am held to a higher bar and usually when I defend myself against this pathetic abuse my posts are taken down instead of the abuser.  How lame is that?  Have a great day those of you with major sadness in your lives.  I only wish the peace, wisdom and contentment for you all that i have.

Only one of us in this post has been banned from the forum only to come back under another user name.  I'm not naming names but that one person isn't me.

 

But somehow EVERYONE ELSE are a bunch of misfits?  LOL!  OK....