Oblivion: Elder Scrolls IV - PC Roleplaying Game

Antmeister · 01-11-2006, 12:16 AM

Decided to check out Bethseda again since I wanted to see if there is any new material. Since I haven't been there for months, I was happy to see 6 videos showing you how the game will look and I must say that this is now a must buy for me. This company is the only commercial company that I have consistently bought games from. Here are the videos that I speak of:

http://www.elderscrolls.com/downloads/media_movies.htm

Schmidty · 01-11-2006, 12:27 AM

I have been looking forward to this for so long. Morrowind was just amazing, and the idea that this one will eclipse this one easily is just....insane.

Heck, I like Bethesda so much that I even loved "Pirates of the Carribean" (Seadogs 2).

Eaglesfan27 · 01-11-2006, 12:36 AM

I'm looking forward to this as well. It looks like another big leap forward, and I enjoyed Morrowind for many hours.

sabotai · 01-11-2006, 12:48 AM

Buying the day it comes out. I've been looking forward to this game for awhile.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-11-2006, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antmeister71

Decided to check out Bethseda again since I wanted to see if there is any new material. Since I haven't been there for months, I was happy to see 6 videos showing you how the game will look and I must say that this is now a must buy for me. This company is the only commercial company that I have consistently bought games from. Here are the videos that I speak of:

http://www.elderscrolls.com/downloads/media_movies.htm

This is the first time that I've seen those videos as well. Simply amazing.

Terps · 01-11-2006, 01:21 AM

I'll be buying this for the 360.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-11-2006, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Terps

I'll be buying this for the 360.

I can't decide which platform to buy this for. Right now, my computer has a much better looking monitor than the TV that my 360 is hooked up to. However, I'll probably be getting a big screen HDTV in the next 6-8 months (fairly soon after we move into our new house.) The thought of lounging on the new couch and playing on the big screen is tempting.

sabotai · 01-11-2006, 01:29 AM

Even if I had an XBox360, I'd buy it for the PC because of the mods and expansion packs.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-11-2006, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Even if I had an XBox360, I'd buy it for the PC because of the mods and expansion packs.

Good point.

SackAttack · 01-11-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Even if I had an XBox360, I'd buy it for the PC because of the mods and expansion packs.

Xbox Live Marketplace.

Schmidty · 01-11-2006, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Xbox Live Marketplace.

Consoles are the downfall of videozation.

SackAttack · 01-11-2006, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Consoles are the downfall of videozation.

Why? Because Microsoft is making it easy for individuals to self-publish content (and get reimbursed for their efforts) just the same as the publishers can do?

Schmidty · 01-11-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Why? Because Microsoft is making it easy for individuals to self-publish content (and get reimbursed for their efforts) just the same as the publishers can do?

Consoles are the King Kong of video games: If you aren't a big fat retread, you probably won't see the light of day.

Schmidty · 01-11-2006, 02:18 AM

Dola.

I'm not saying people should hate consoles, I'm just saying that I do. To me, the games that come from them are commercialized garbage, even when they claim to be "innovative".

I might be wrong, but I'll stick with something I have control of: My PC.

SackAttack · 01-11-2006, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Consoles are the King Kong of video games: If you aren't a big fat retread, you probably won't see the light of day.

I repeat: Xbox Live Marketplace.

You're right about retail shelf space, but Marketplace opens the door for games nto derived from a $60 million budget to carve out a niche in the console market.

Bee · 01-11-2006, 06:32 AM

Well, I know that there will be tons of mods available for the PC version. I have no idea if that will be true for the XBOX 360 version and I don't necessarily have the same faith in the console crowd that Josh seems to...

jeff061 · 01-11-2006, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Dola.

I'm not saying people should hate consoles, I'm just saying that I do. To me, the games that come from them are commercialized garbage, even when they claim to be "innovative".

I might be wrong, but I'll stick with something I have control of: My PC.

I agree.

I can't wait for this game.

sachmo71 · 01-11-2006, 08:21 AM

not real sure about the FP POV.

Bee · 01-11-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

not real sure about the FP POV.

Kathode has said that you can play in third person. Might be difficult with ranged fighting, but should work fine for melee.

edit: I'm somewhat ashamed how close I've been following this game.

Antmeister · 01-11-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

not real sure about the FP POV.

Like the poster above me says, you can play it in third person. This is what you could do in Morrowind as well. I am not usually crazy about first person type games, due to the fact that I get motion sickness after about 15 minutes, but I never had that problem with Morrowind.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-11-2006, 01:53 PM

I get motion sickness with 1st person games as well. However, one of the videos showed a brief glimpse of 3rd person view fighting, and it looked great. I'll probably primarily use the 3rd person view and only use 1st person view for stealth and long range fighting.

ISiddiqui · 01-11-2006, 02:09 PM

Eh... I always prefered the 1st person view. After all, it's hard as Hell to shoot arrows without... and its far more immersive (at least for me).

And I'll be getting it for the Xbox360... but first I have to get an XBox360

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sabotai · 01-11-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Xbox Live Marketplace.

Might get the expansions that way, bot not mods (user made ones, anyway).

From their FAQ:

Will the TES Construction Set be included again?
Yes, the TES Construction Set will be included with the PC version. It will not be available on a console.

KWhit · 01-12-2006, 09:11 AM

Regarding mods:

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

I repeat: Xbox Live Marketplace.

You'll have to pay for all of them though.

KWhit · 01-12-2006, 09:13 AM

I have no desire to get a 360. I'm not a fan of most console games and have had a lot of trouble with my original XBox (the disk is dirty error kills almost half of my games).

PC Forever!!!!

TroyF · 01-12-2006, 10:01 AM

I'm just not sure on this one.

On one hand, playing the game in big screen, HD format is very tempting. On the other, a role playing game can be played while watching something else on TV.

I'm up in the air on this one. As a rule, if I can get it for the console, I do that.

I stare at a computer screen for 8+ hours a day at work on a normal day. I'll also play poker, visit message boards, take care of writing duties and other things on the PC at night. When I get a chance to just lay back on the couch and get away from the keyboard, I'm usually happier doing that than sitting at the computer desk for hours longer.

Draft Dodger · 01-12-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

I'm just not sure on this one.

On one hand, playing the game in big screen, HD format is very tempting. On the other, a role playing game can be played while watching something else on TV.

I'm up in the air on this one. As a rule, if I can get it for the console, I do that.

I stare at a computer screen for 8+ hours a day at work on a normal day. I'll also play poker, visit message boards, take care of writing duties and other things on the PC at night. When I get a chance to just lay back on the couch and get away from the keyboard, I'm usually happier doing that than sitting at the computer desk for hours longer.

dibs on it at gamenikki then!

TroyF · 01-12-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

dibs on it at gamenikki then!

It'd be nice to get two, wouldn't it? One for PC, one for 360. I'll take the 360, you take the PC.

lighthousekeeper · 02-02-2006, 12:18 AM

yikes. Bethesda just released their system requirements for Obvilion. Looks like this officially signals the end of my current computer - but she was a good girl while she lasted.

http://www.oblivionportal.com/

sabotai · 02-02-2006, 12:21 AM

Was planning on upgrading my video card soon. Once I do that, I'll have their recommended met.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-02-2006, 12:24 AM

This is the first game where I'm really glad I got my new computer back in May. I'll have the recommended specs met.

Godzilla Blitz · 02-02-2006, 12:33 AM

Humm...those aren't as bad as I thought they would be.

I'm about halfway between minimum and recommended. That might work.

I had all but crossed this one off my radar because of the anticipated hardware requirements. Putting it back on now, but will likely wait for reviews on performance first.

One thought I've had was to get the XBOX version now and then get the PC version later when all the good mods are out...oh, wait. That's XBOX 360? Ah...forget that thought. I don't have one of those.

Draft Dodger · 02-02-2006, 12:55 AM

* 8x DVD-ROM drive

DVD-only? interesting.

my current graphics card (ATI 9600) is on the list, so I guess I'm cool. still thinking about upgrading, but no hurry.

astrosfan64 · 02-02-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Buying the day it comes out. I've been looking forward to this game for awhile.

Same, trying to decide on the XBOX 360 version or PC. I'm probably go with PC.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-02-2006, 01:02 AM

I've decided to go with PC (I also considered getting the Xbox 360 version.) I've already pre-ordered.

SackAttack · 02-02-2006, 01:24 AM

Any of you guys happen to be either in the SF Bay Area, Chicago, or New York City?

Because, uh, we might have an opportunity for one of you, if so.

stevew · 02-02-2006, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

* 8x DVD-ROM drive

DVD-only? interesting.

my current graphics card (ATI 9600) is on the list, so I guess I'm cool. still thinking about upgrading, but no hurry.

Its about time games get away from 3 or 4 CD roms, and switch to just solely DVD's. Especially a game like this that won't run on run of the mill wal mart type computers.

SackAttack · 02-02-2006, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

dibs on it at gamenikki then!

Dibs? We could well end up with both.

Hell, they want us to preview both versions, if one of us can actually get to one of the locations.

Antmeister · 03-02-2006, 03:24 AM

Nice.....here is a hands-on preview:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/theel...ml?sid=6144923
and here too...
http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-elder-s.../692014p1.html

Honolulu_Blue · 03-02-2006, 12:58 PM

My sources tell me that Oblivion went gold this morning (no, not in the Maximum Football sense of the word). Street date is March 20.

Qwikshot · 03-02-2006, 01:01 PM

WOOT, just gotta see if this will work on my high end laptop...

Schmidty · 03-02-2006, 01:19 PM

I can't wait for this. I just hope my computer can handle it. I built it almost a year ago, but I'm wondering if the Geforce 6600GT in it can do the job.

Schmidty · 03-02-2006, 01:23 PM

Dola.

I just checked EBgames, and the regular version of the game is going to sell for $59.99.

I hope this isn't a trend.

Antmeister · 03-02-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Dola.

I just checked EBgames, and the regular version of the game is going to sell for $59.99.

I hope this isn't a trend.

Well the Collecter's Edition is that expensive. The regular version can be purchased for $47.90 here:
http://www.gogamer.com/cgi-bin/GoGam...t/View/001ELD4

Still expensive, though. The Collector's Edition will actually be a DVD as well:
http://www.gogamer.com/cgi-bin/GoGam.../View/001ELD4C

sabotai · 03-02-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Dola.

I just checked EBgames, and the regular version of the game is going to sell for $59.99.

I hope this isn't a trend.

I just checked EBGames and the regular version is $49.99

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255943.asp

(But I'll probably get the collector's edition anyway)

EDIT: Ah, I think you were talking about the XBox 360 regular version. In that case, $59.99 is the price of all XBOx 360 games.

astrosfan64 · 03-02-2006, 03:35 PM

I'm still debating XBOX 360, with a 42in plasma screen or a GFORCE 6800 with a 21 Inch monitor.

Mouse/Keyboard which I prefer greatly over a controller for this style of game.

Better sound on the TV system, unless I wear my headphones.

Mods are definately going to be better for the PC.

Which will have better graphics that is the question.

Bee · 03-02-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astrosfan64

I'm still debating XBOX 360, with a 42in plasma screen or a GFORCE 6800 with a 21 Inch monitor.

Mouse/Keyboard which I prefer greatly over a controller for this style of game.

Better sound on the TV system, unless I wear my headphones.

Mods are definately going to be better for the PC.

Which will have better graphics that is the question.

With that setup I'm sure the XBOX 360 will have better graphics.

Schmidty · 03-02-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

EDIT: Ah, I think you were talking about the XBox 360 regular version. In that case, $59.99 is the price of all XBOx 360 games.

Oops. You're right. I just clicked on the picture on the front page. Heh.

SackAttack · 03-02-2006, 03:39 PM

Outpost was selling preorders for $34.99 a few weeks ago. That would've been the price to get in on.

astrosfan64 · 03-02-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

With that setup I'm sure the XBOX 360 will have better graphics.

I haven't tried to plug my PC into my 42" yet. I wonder what the max screen rez will be if I did.

01-11-2006, 12:27 AM	#2
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I have been looking forward to this for so long. Morrowind was just amazing, and the idea that this one will eclipse this one easily is just....insane. Heck, I like Bethesda so much that I even loved "Pirates of the Carribean" (Seadogs 2). __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

01-11-2006, 12:36 AM	#3
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm looking forward to this as well. It looks like another big leap forward, and I enjoyed Morrowind for many hours. __________________ 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.

01-11-2006, 02:18 AM	#14
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Dola. I'm not saying people should hate consoles, I'm just saying that I do. To me, the games that come from them are commercialized garbage, even when they claim to be "innovative". I might be wrong, but I'll stick with something I have control of: My PC. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross Last edited by Schmidty : 01-11-2006 at 02:18 AM.

01-11-2006, 01:53 PM	#21
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I get motion sickness with 1st person games as well. However, one of the videos showed a brief glimpse of 3rd person view fighting, and it looked great. I'll probably primarily use the 3rd person view and only use 1st person view for stealth and long range fighting. __________________ 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.

01-11-2006, 02:09 PM	#22
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Eh... I always prefered the 1st person view. After all, it's hard as Hell to shoot arrows without... and its far more immersive (at least for me). And I'll be getting it for the Xbox360... but first I have to get an XBox360 . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

01-11-2006, 12:48 AM	#4
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Buying the day it comes out. I've been looking forward to this game for awhile.

01-11-2006, 01:21 AM	#6
Terps College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001	I'll be buying this for the 360.

01-11-2006, 01:29 AM	#8
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Even if I had an XBox360, I'd buy it for the PC because of the mods and expansion packs.

01-11-2006, 06:32 AM	#16
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Well, I know that there will be tons of mods available for the PC version. I have no idea if that will be true for the XBOX 360 version and I don't necessarily have the same faith in the console crowd that Josh seems to...

01-11-2006, 08:21 AM	#18
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	not real sure about the FP POV.

01-12-2006, 09:13 AM	#25
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	I have no desire to get a 360. I'm not a fan of most console games and have had a lot of trouble with my original XBox (the disk is dirty error kills almost half of my games). PC Forever!!!!

01-12-2006, 10:01 AM	#26
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm just not sure on this one. On one hand, playing the game in big screen, HD format is very tempting. On the other, a role playing game can be played while watching something else on TV. I'm up in the air on this one. As a rule, if I can get it for the console, I do that. I stare at a computer screen for 8+ hours a day at work on a normal day. I'll also play poker, visit message boards, take care of writing duties and other things on the PC at night. When I get a chance to just lay back on the couch and get away from the keyboard, I'm usually happier doing that than sitting at the computer desk for hours longer.

02-02-2006, 12:18 AM	#29
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	yikes. Bethesda just released their system requirements for Obvilion. Looks like this officially signals the end of my current computer - but she was a good girl while she lasted. http://www.oblivionportal.com/ __________________ ...

02-02-2006, 12:21 AM	#30
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Was planning on upgrading my video card soon. Once I do that, I'll have their recommended met.

02-02-2006, 12:24 AM	#31
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	This is the first game where I'm really glad I got my new computer back in May. I'll have the recommended specs met. __________________ 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.

02-02-2006, 12:33 AM	#32
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Humm...those aren't as bad as I thought they would be. I'm about halfway between minimum and recommended. That might work. I had all but crossed this one off my radar because of the anticipated hardware requirements. Putting it back on now, but will likely wait for reviews on performance first. One thought I've had was to get the XBOX version now and then get the PC version later when all the good mods are out...oh, wait. That's XBOX 360? Ah...forget that thought. I don't have one of those. Last edited by Godzilla Blitz : 02-02-2006 at 12:34 AM.

02-02-2006, 12:55 AM	#33
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	* 8x DVD-ROM drive DVD-only? interesting. my current graphics card (ATI 9600) is on the list, so I guess I'm cool. still thinking about upgrading, but no hurry. __________________ Mile High Hockey

02-02-2006, 01:02 AM	#35
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I've decided to go with PC (I also considered getting the Xbox 360 version.) I've already pre-ordered. __________________ 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.

02-02-2006, 01:24 AM	#36
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Any of you guys happen to be either in the SF Bay Area, Chicago, or New York City? Because, uh, we might have an opportunity for one of you, if so.

03-02-2006, 03:24 AM	#39
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Nice.....here is a hands-on preview: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/theel...ml?sid=6144923 and here too... http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-elder-s.../692014p1.html __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew Last edited by Antmeister : 03-02-2006 at 03:26 AM.

03-02-2006, 12:58 PM	#40
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	My sources tell me that Oblivion went gold this morning (no, not in the Maximum Football sense of the word). Street date is March 20. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

03-02-2006, 01:01 PM	#41
Qwikshot Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ...down the gravity well	WOOT, just gotta see if this will work on my high end laptop... __________________ "General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else, but from that day on, mother rabbits would tell their kittens that if they did not do as they were told, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him." Watership Down, Richard Adams

03-02-2006, 01:19 PM	#42
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I can't wait for this. I just hope my computer can handle it. I built it almost a year ago, but I'm wondering if the Geforce 6600GT in it can do the job. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

03-02-2006, 01:23 PM	#43
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Dola. I just checked EBgames, and the regular version of the game is going to sell for $59.99. I hope this isn't a trend. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

03-02-2006, 03:35 PM	#46
astrosfan64 College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2004	I'm still debating XBOX 360, with a 42in plasma screen or a GFORCE 6800 with a 21 Inch monitor. Mouse/Keyboard which I prefer greatly over a controller for this style of game. Better sound on the TV system, unless I wear my headphones. Mods are definately going to be better for the PC. Which will have better graphics that is the question.

03-02-2006, 03:39 PM	#49
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Outpost was selling preorders for $34.99 a few weeks ago. That would've been the price to get in on.

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