Update on Timetable For FOF2K4 Screen Shots and Demo.

Ben E Lou · 10-31-2003, 10:11 AM

....from www.solecismic.com

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We will have screen shots for Front Office Football 2004 available within a few days (very early November).

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We will have a demo of Front Office Football 2004 available before November 10.

cthomer5000 · 10-31-2003, 10:15 AM

Two thumbs up.

Darkiller · 10-31-2003, 10:19 AM

indeed. great news !

Ben E Lou · 10-31-2003, 10:20 AM

...and now the release date speculation will kick into high gear.

I'll start.

1. He doesn't have to wait for CD's this time.
2. He has stated that the demo and screen shots are low priority.
3. I can't imagine Jim releasing a demo that isn't based on the nearly-final or actual gold version of a game.

Ksyrup · 10-31-2003, 10:24 AM

November 10th is a Monday, which would be an awfully strange day to release a game (at least for someone who controls his own distribution). My guess is that the release will come the Friday or Saturday night before the demo is available, on the 10th (doubtful in my mind), or on the 14th, which would be the next Friday.

Senator · 10-31-2003, 10:32 AM

The 16th during church service.

Ben E Lou · 10-31-2003, 10:33 AM

Ha! I forgot to put a date on my speculation. I was guessing Friday the 14th as well. That would be just my luck. I was asked to lead games and help chaperone an all-night lock-in for Habitat for Humanity that night.

Ben E Lou · 10-31-2003, 10:34 AM

Senator,

I just saw your sig. I didn't realize it was April 29th. Heh. A significant date already. Guess it makes sense that I was in a "combatitive" mood that day.

cuervo72 · 10-31-2003, 10:40 AM

Hmm...if Jim releases it on a Friday, please be it early, so I can download from work and burn to a CD. I have no CD-RW at home, and my dial-up connection is too slowwwwww....though I guess if I needed to I could still download.

Maple Leafs · 10-31-2003, 11:12 AM

Why would he release on a Friday? Where I work, we try at all costs to avoid Friday releases since most of the world shuts down over the weekend. The customers are there, yes, but not the support network you rely on for a release. If there was an issue with e-license or some other problem beyond Jim's control, it would probably be Monday before he could get help resolving it.

Joe Canadian · 10-31-2003, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
Why would he release on a Friday? Where I work, we try at all costs to avoid Friday releases since most of the world shuts down over the weekend. The customers are there, yes, but not the support network you rely on for a release. If there was an issue with e-license or some other problem beyond Jim's control, it would probably be Monday before he could get help resolving it.

If he's gonna be using ViaTech elicences... the support issue isn't really an issue. I've e-mailed ViaTech on a Saturday night and have had them respond in a matter of minutes. I believe they have people on during most weekends.

I think the reasoning behind a Friday release, is that all the potential buyers will have the whole night to talk about the game. More release date sales, and great buzz surrounding the release... releaseing on lets say a Tuesday, you'd have people at work, or going to bed early.

CentralMassHokie · 10-31-2003, 01:33 PM

I'd really love for FOF2k4 to be released by the end of next week - I fly out for a week long business trip in beautiful Sweden and Norway. I'm dying for something to do on the flights and at night when I'm trying to decide between watching "Seals on Parade" and "Ice Fishing Championship 2003: Battle of the Network Stars".

Ragone · 10-31-2003, 03:59 PM

the 11th being veterans day.. and the 14th is the day its observed here for some odd reason....

I'm still taking November the 12th as release day

Bad-example · 10-31-2003, 04:29 PM

I am guessing a November 8 release of both the demo and the full version.

Dutch · 10-31-2003, 04:34 PM

I will guarantee it won't be on the 6th of November. Absolutely positive.....not a chance, not a single one.

Bonegavel · 10-31-2003, 04:35 PM

I'm saying demo and release in the same day (damn, just saw Bad beat me to that guess). And that day will be early AM, November 10th.

sabotai · 10-31-2003, 06:05 PM

Roy Jones Jr - Antonio Tarver on November 8th. FOF2k4 by November 10th. The beginning of November is looking pretty good so far.

FBPro · 10-31-2003, 06:48 PM

November 14th wouldn't be bad since it is my b'day but I'm hoping for sooner

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sianews · 10-31-2003, 07:09 PM

Don't forget Star Drek DS9 season 6 on the 4th

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sabotai · 10-31-2003, 07:27 PM

If only I had the money to buy Star Trek seasons...

MrBug708 · 10-31-2003, 07:33 PM

November 1st

Eaglesfan27 · 10-31-2003, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by MrBug708
November 1st

Oh how I wish!

Eaglesfan27 · 11-01-2003, 10:30 AM

Dola

I was thinking about the release date and I like the 7th for the release. Jim states on the site that the demo will be out by the 10th and I believe he probably was conservative in that estimate in order to cover any unexpected circumstances. I also think the demo and the game will likely come out on the same day.

Ben E Lou · 11-01-2003, 11:47 AM

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I'm thinking the demo will come out one day, and then the game the next. Jim has stated in the past that in his mind one of the major purposes of the demo is to make sure that there are no compatibility issues.

Sweed · 11-01-2003, 12:27 PM

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Originally posted by SkyDog
Actually, the more I think about it, the more I'm thinking the demo will come out one day, and then the game the next. Jim has stated in the past that in his mind one of the major purposes of the demo is to make sure that there are no compatibility issues.

So you think the game will be out this weekend? That would be sweet

Ben E Lou · 11-01-2003, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by Sweed
So you think the game will be out this weekend? That would be sweet

Well, no. The demo isn't out yet. I just meant that based on Viatech's speed of customer service, I'd imagine that they could have the game ready for purchase within an hour of the time Jim gets it to them. Unless there's something I'm missing in the process, here's what I'm thinking:

1. Jim and the beta team agree that testing is over and the game is ready to go gold.
2. Two things then begin happening simutaneously.
a. He uploads the game to Viatech's servers, and Viatech begins the process of getting it ready for sale (whatever that process is).
b. He begins working on the demo version of the game, from the gold version.
3. He puts the demo on his web site. Meanwhile, Viatech is ready to roll, waiting on the go-ahead from Jim to release.
4. He waits just a bit for folks to mess with the demo and make sure it is system-compatible, then releases the game 24-48 hours after the demo goes up.

This is just my guess.

Sweed · 11-01-2003, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by SkyDog
Well, no. The demo isn't out yet.

Yeah, sorry man. I was looking at the screens and had a brain fart thinking you were talking about them and not the demo. Just a little overexcited I guess

MizzouRah · 11-01-2003, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by SkyDog
Well, no. The demo isn't out yet. I just meant that based on Viatech's speed of customer service, I'd imagine that they could have the game ready for purchase within an hour of the time Jim gets it to them. Unless there's something I'm missing in the process, here's what I'm thinking:

1. Jim and the beta team agree that testing is over and the game is ready to go gold.
2. Two things then begin happening simutaneously.
a. He uploads the game to Viatech's servers, and Viatech begins the process of getting it ready for sale (whatever that process is).
b. He begins working on the demo version of the game, from the gold version.
3. He puts the demo on his web site. Meanwhile, Viatech is ready to roll, waiting on the go-ahead from Jim to release.
4. He waits just a bit for folks to mess with the demo and make sure it is system-compatible, then releases the game 24-48 hours after the demo goes up.

This is just my guess.

So, in essence, QS should have a new FOF 2004 dynasty up soon?

Todd

Ben E Lou · 11-01-2003, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by MizzouRah
So, in essence, QS should have a new FOF 2004 dynasty up soon?

Todd

I would think so.

And please note, I have *NO* insider knowledge whatsoever on a release date, nor have I asked Jim for any. At this point, with the release being obviously rather imminent, it is more fun to speculate than to know for sure.

10-31-2003, 10:19 AM	#3
Darkiller FOF2 Guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paris, France	indeed. great news ! __________________ FOF2 lives on / Continue to support the best game ever ! - Owner of the San Francisco 49ers in FOF2 - Charter member of the IHOF and owner of the Paris Musketeers franchise (FOF2004) - Chairman of the IHOF Hall of Fame - Athletic Director of the Brigham Young Cougars in TCY FOF Legend: Hall of Fame QB Brock Sheriff #5, one of the most popular player in Front Office Football history.

10-31-2003, 10:20 AM	#4
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	...and now the release date speculation will kick into high gear. I'll start. 1. He doesn't have to wait for CD's this time. 2. He has stated that the demo and screen shots are low priority. 3. I can't imagine Jim releasing a demo that isn't based on the nearly-final or actual gold version of a game. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-31-2003, 10:24 AM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	November 10th is a Monday, which would be an awfully strange day to release a game (at least for someone who controls his own distribution). My guess is that the release will come the Friday or Saturday night before the demo is available, on the 10th (doubtful in my mind), or on the 14th, which would be the next Friday. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 10-31-2003 at 10:24 AM.

10-31-2003, 10:32 AM	#6
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	The 16th during church service. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

10-31-2003, 10:33 AM	#7
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Ha! I forgot to put a date on my speculation. I was guessing Friday the 14th as well. That would be just my luck. I was asked to lead games and help chaperone an all-night lock-in for Habitat for Humanity that night. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-31-2003, 10:34 AM	#8
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Senator, I just saw your sig. I didn't realize it was April 29th. Heh. A significant date already. Guess it makes sense that I was in a "combatitive" mood that day. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-31-2003, 10:40 AM	#9
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Hmm...if Jim releases it on a Friday, please be it early, so I can download from work and burn to a CD. I have no CD-RW at home, and my dial-up connection is too slowwwwww....though I guess if I needed to I could still download. __________________ null Last edited by cuervo72 : 10-31-2003 at 10:40 AM.

10-31-2003, 11:12 AM	#10
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Why would he release on a Friday? Where I work, we try at all costs to avoid Friday releases since most of the world shuts down over the weekend. The customers are there, yes, but not the support network you rely on for a release. If there was an issue with e-license or some other problem beyond Jim's control, it would probably be Monday before he could get help resolving it.

10-31-2003, 01:33 PM	#12
CentralMassHokie High School JV Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts	I'd really love for FOF2k4 to be released by the end of next week - I fly out for a week long business trip in beautiful Sweden and Norway. I'm dying for something to do on the flights and at night when I'm trying to decide between watching "Seals on Parade" and "Ice Fishing Championship 2003: Battle of the Network Stars".

10-31-2003, 03:59 PM	#13
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	the 11th being veterans day.. and the 14th is the day its observed here for some odd reason.... I'm still taking November the 12th as release day

10-31-2003, 04:29 PM	#14
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	I am guessing a November 8 release of both the demo and the full version. __________________ Karaoke Katie drove the crowd wild Every time she'd sing they'd come in for miles Curtain came up, Katie came on Drinking like a lumberjack and singing Delta Dawn

10-31-2003, 04:34 PM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I will guarantee it won't be on the 6th of November. Absolutely positive.....not a chance, not a single one.

10-31-2003, 04:35 PM	#16
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	I'm saying demo and release in the same day (damn, just saw Bad beat me to that guess). And that day will be early AM, November 10th. __________________

10-31-2003, 06:05 PM	#17
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Roy Jones Jr - Antonio Tarver on November 8th. FOF2k4 by November 10th. The beginning of November is looking pretty good so far.

10-31-2003, 06:48 PM	#18
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	November 14th wouldn't be bad since it is my b'day but I'm hoping for sooner . __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

10-31-2003, 07:09 PM	#19
sianews Mascot Join Date: Jun 2001	Don't forget Star Drek DS9 season 6 on the 4th !

10-31-2003, 07:27 PM	#20
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	If only I had the money to buy Star Trek seasons...

10-31-2003, 07:33 PM	#21
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	November 1st

11-01-2003, 10:30 AM	#23
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Dola I was thinking about the release date and I like the 7th for the release. Jim states on the site that the demo will be out by the 10th and I believe he probably was conservative in that estimate in order to cover any unexpected circumstances. I also think the demo and the game will likely come out on the same day. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-01-2003, 11:47 AM	#24
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Actually, the more I think about it, the more I'm thinking the demo will come out one day, and then the game the next. Jim has stated in the past that in his mind one of the major purposes of the demo is to make sure that there are no compatibility issues. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

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