Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED!

the sims has got to be the most boring unrealistic sim ive ever played. The act of speeding up time and slowing down time makes things take unrealistically long. Where most people can get ready in an hour in the morning or less it takes your sims like 2 and a half hours to get ready because they arent paced at the speed of reality etc. No i agree this can't even be compared to the sims. Not similar in nearly any respect.

I like a lot of the ideas for VV2:

Roaming animals
tribal leader with different responsibilities than rest of tribe like guiding dictating teaching roaming the village. Maybe when an animal attacks the men of the tribe can run to a hut or weapon stand to grab spears and charge the animal off, of maybe butcher it for food. Simple things i dont think would take much time to add. Just like an event, only one you can watch. Day/night cycles would be good less activity at night but never the less there are night people and a lot more day people. Maybe kids could have little pets, cats dogs etc to follow around and play with. Maybe the fisherman can use the spears to fish as well. What about a method of running VV1 and VV2 simultaneously and sending people back and fourth between tribes or even just the village leader can go through the cave to see the other tribe. I know LDW is a great company with great imagination and i expect any and all additions to be well worth it.

Anyone who says they wont pay 20$ for 2 hours of play, is not playing the game correctly and fully. Maybe if those people didn't cheat, time warp, and ruin the playability of the game they would enjoy it more. I am the most impatient person that walks the state of PA, and even i can play the game without cheating. It is possible. Try it!!

On a side note can VV1 be updated with a patch even an unofficial one to up the village cap?

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/21/06 07:05 PM

Oh, I'm so ready for VV2. Is it Christmas yet?

Posted by: Tinkertoy63

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/21/06 10:09 PM

KUDOS!!!!!!!!

Posted by: CloudStrife55

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/21/06 11:15 PM

sorry if this is a new question please correct but, has new features and Additions to VV2 been anounced? and is it an expansion to the first or is it a new game?

Posted by: Kaimi

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/21/06 11:21 PM

It's the sequel to VV - but is not finished yet - it is still in the works at the moment
For updates you can check here VV2 Update

Posted by: PurpleSatin

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 03:33 PM

I truely don't mean to be pushy but approximately how much longer do I have to wait for this AWESOME game to come out? I'm SOOOOO EXCITED and seeing that picture makes me want it even more lol I'm very impatient and I do know that the end result will be well worth the wait it's just the "waiting" that I'm having issues with! roflol

Posted by: Village_Monk

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 03:52 PM

It will probably be awhile, dont get too excited yet or try to contain it, even when the game is playable there is a 3-4 week beta testing phase usually to get it fine tuned, bugs worked out, so your looking at a couple months maybe more. We are all excited, till then try the thanksgiving mod, try playing the regular VV with different goals. Can you beat the game without fishing, etc. Have fun with it.

Posted by: irishmaura

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 05:07 PM

Oh Carla, you are a little tease, aren't you??

Love the snapshot, a definite improvement on the first two drawings. But, they seem maybe, I'm searching for the word, a bit too elegant, taller.

I mentioned before about that vulnerable cuteness, or innocence, and it's difficult to capture.

Maybe if they were a little "squatter", don't know, uhhh!!!

I'm glad of one thing, more hair on the lads, I've nearly an entire village of "follicly challenged" men at the moment, and it's a bit "shiny", haha!!!

So near and yet so far away......

Best of Irish,
Maura

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 05:08 PM

Hmmm they look werid maybe I am not used to them I wonder how many new clothes and hairs style will be in the game I think you shouldn't replace the old villager clothes with new one just add more clothes

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 05:22 PM

the girls look like hippies to me...but i like them

Posted by: bajantara

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 05:24 PM

I welcome the hair. There's James Blake & Andre Agassi no-hair, and then there's just lack-of-hair bald... VV1's were the latter, I'm afraid

Posted by: gohill

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 05:41 PM

The first time I saw the bald kid, I yelled "what is THAT?!?!" Husband came in and said it looked like a skull. He was RIGHT!!! I changed the name to "Skull" and if another came along, "Skull2" etc. Got triplet skulls once, got sick to my stomach and immediately deleted the game. I feel fortunate if I can complete the puzzles and delete the game before a skull shows up!!! Finally got used to the baboons... but do they HAVE to look up at the screen at me?!?!?!?! If I had one wish for VV2 it would be to "x" off characters you do NOT want to see. Still wouldn't know if you'd get a girl or a boy or which one of either you'd get... but at least you wouldn't get something that made you want to puke.

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 05:53 PM

I think you should replace bald villagers with new hairs styles.

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 06:21 PM

Maybe some of the men could lose their hair when they become elderly but please not the kids. Not only are the scary looking but sometimes I feel like they are on chemo treatments.

Posted by: irishmaura

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 07:37 PM

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It will probably be awhile, dont get too excited yet or try to contain it, even when the game is playable there is a 3-4 week beta testing phase usually to get it fine tuned, bugs worked out, so your looking at a couple months maybe more.

That's very true Monk. I beta tested a game for another company at the beginning of September and they are still working the bugs out, or maybe holding the launch until closer to Christmas.

Hope I haven't dampened anyone's spirits too much with this comment, sorry if I have, anyway...

Best of Irish,
Maura

Posted by: aphrodita

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 09:09 PM

loving the screenshot! cannot wait to see the game. the characters look really cute (although the guy's clothes are VERY bright).

I'll get this a a christmas present to myself!

Posted by: BROWN6084

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 11:40 PM

Nice job on the new villagers!!
One question - What happened to bald is beautiful?
Vin Diesel is much sexier without hair!!!

I guess it's just all in the face.
I too am hoping to have VV2 as a Christmas present to myself! Can't Wait!!

Posted by: aphrodita

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/22/06 11:58 PM

oh, i LOVE the completely bare-on-top ones. just not horseshoes. it really does look funny when they're only five.

Posted by: BROWN6084

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/23/06 12:24 AM

Horseshoes at five, yeah too much.
But my son loves what he calls "The Army Man" do!

Posted by: gohill

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/23/06 02:16 PM

Real-live human beings with bald heads really don't look like these cartoon characters.. to me. Bald is beautiful on some REAL guys... the bald characters in the game need a touch-up.. or two... or three.

Do wish we could get a snap shot of what the VV2 kids will look like. Most of the kids in VV1 are just sooooo CUTE!!! And love the sounds they make!!!!!

Posted by: Cass

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/23/06 03:47 PM

Looks great! I like them very much, and which girl wouldn't like some new clothes and new hair do?

Posted by: Tabbeh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/23/06 04:41 PM

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Do wish we could get a snap shot of what the VV2 kids will look like. Most of the kids in VV1 are just sooooo CUTE!!! And love the sounds they make!!!!!

Yes, they're adorable, but could we please have the 10-plus kids show at least some signs of maturity? I know you're not supposed to divulge your age on here but...let's just say that I'd still be peeing in the flower garden

.

Comparing yourself to a VV...one of the first signs of hopeless addiction. My, my...

Posted by: gohill

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/23/06 06:19 PM

My youngest went into the army and got the army "do"... to me, he still looked nice. Course, never got a chance to see him with the camoflage... might make a difference if the bald guys in the game didn't have that green stripe on their face.. might NOT. The bald characters look like they were started out being drawn with a skull and then a (very) thin sheet of skin was put over it. I'm too old to want to play a game with characters that look like monsters. If they are suppose to resemble human beings, I would prefer they come closer to the mark.

I also realize that some players don't care, or might even enjoy the "interesting" looking characters. Which is why I suggested giving the option of letting players opt out on characters they don't want to see in the game. If I was player who just checked in every now and then, *I* wouldn't care... but I'm one who spends hour after hour after hour (at least 5 hours a day) working with my characters, and I do care.

STILL... Kudos to the artist(s) who drew the characters for VV1!!!!!!!!!!! I can barely draw a stick figure. What I would be able to draw... better not go there. Overall, especially most of the two-year-olds are just so adorable, wish I could adopt them.

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/24/06 10:10 PM

70%!! Thats passing!

Looks like LDW is doing better than a lot of my kids. LOL

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/24/06 11:59 PM

I think VV kid's head is really big compared to their body.
Notice that mushroom is almost big as the VV kid's body

Posted by: Lolliegee

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/25/06 06:02 PM

<<We are all excited, till then try the thanksgiving mod,...>>

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the thanksgiving mod??? I too am anxiously awaiting VV2.

Posted by: LoriAnn

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/25/06 07:14 PM

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<<We are all excited, till then try the thanksgiving mod,...>>

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the thanksgiving mod??? I too am anxiously awaiting VV2.

http://www.ldwforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=30365&an=0&page=0#30365

Posted by: Fluteteacher

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/29/06 06:55 PM

Carla,

I was wondering if there is an exact date that the new VV2 will be released to the public? Thanks!

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/29/06 07:02 PM

I'm not Carla, but I can answer your question.

We never announce exact dates for a game's release. That's just not a good idea in game development!

You can, however, keep tabs on the development progress by checking our Previews Page. That will give you a pretty good idea of when it's getting close to release.

Posted by: CloudStrife55

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/29/06 10:30 PM

Um do you think you could show any more screenshots? maybe of a building or new land section?? cuz were all exited xD

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/29/06 11:18 PM

All in good time! In the meantime, maybe you could research Level 3 in Patience!!

Posted by: TooManyKids

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 04:20 AM

I was the same when I got my first baldy, thought I finally had the gc (didn't know what he actually looked like). I renamed him "crikey", which was the first thing I said when I saw him.

Posted by: Carla Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 05:22 AM

We will release soon a different version of the latest sneak peek (the one with the villagers) to one of the online magazines. I will post here a link when we do.

Posted by: Fluteteacher

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 09:09 AM

Thanks! 70% is not too bad..more than half finished! I appreciate the response.

I will have to learn to be patient. LOL

Posted by: Cass

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 10:19 AM

Yes please that would be really really nice just a little more

Posted by: Jacquie

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 10/30/06 11:38 AM

What is GC? I'm new here.

Posted by: Anji

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 10/30/06 11:40 AM

Its short for the name of a special person in the game, he is one of the puzzles you have to solve. Welcome to our little forum by the way, hope you enjoy.

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 01:10 PM

The beach looks great!

And I don't want to keep harping on this point, but the faces still look pale.

Posted by: tracy1872

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 04:52 PM

geeze... you can't make everyone happy! lol.. I think the villigers look great as does the beach! good job!!

Posted by: someone

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/30/06 09:25 PM

is vv2 just on like the other side of isola?

Posted by: PatchyLover

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 05:20 AM

I think the preview picture looks great! I can't wait for VV2 to come out.

Posted by: Arthur Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 09:27 AM

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is vv2 just on like the other side of isola?

It is another part of the same island.

Some other tidbits: In that preview of the latest villagers, Carla selected some of the more...chic villagers. There are quite a few innocent and downright shabby ones as well. We are hoping to increase the number of unique combinations (unique villagers) from around 800 to more like 1800.

We are also testing a new feature where the children will more correctly resemble their parents.

That should be very interesting.

We are making steady progress, and the wait will not be too long.

Posted by: Village_Monk

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 09:31 AM

Superb news

Posted by: FishyFrances

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 10:30 AM

I LOVE the "chic" little new villagers! But then I LOVE all the little villagers I currently have - even the bald ones, heck even the big-head ones!

I am holding the hammer over my piggy bank in anticipation of the release of VV2! Can't wait!

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:09 PM

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We are also testing a new feature where the children will more correctly resemble their parents. That should be very interesting.

ooh, that is bad news for my ugly guys!! no more going indoors for them. i do not want an island full of giant headed bug eyed kids running around.

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:16 PM

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....i do not want an island full of giant headed bug eyed kids running around.

Hey!

I resemble that remark!!

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:17 PM

one can be cute...but 90???

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:18 PM

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one can be cute...but 90???

Ok, you are forgiven.

Posted by: gohill

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:28 PM

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All in good time! In the meantime, maybe you could research Level 3 in Patience!!

LOL!!!!!!

I need to add that to "my" skills list.

Posted by: gohill

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:35 PM

Dear Arthur,

PLEASE tell me the skulls are gone!!!!!! Sounds like if I pick a cast of characters I want to start with, MAYBE I won't get something that barely resembles a human being. Shabby is one thing... monsters are another.

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 01:44 PM

Oooh, I love the genetics. No more big heads, no more baldie kids YEAH.

I wonder if there is a feature for having a guy lose his hair when he's about 80.

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 05:02 PM

Huh? you got new sneak peek picture Where?!

Posted by: mrvickers

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 10/31/06 05:57 PM

Hi!!
I cant wait till the new game, ive been captured by the fun of this sim game!

Ive skipped a few pages so not sure if anyone has mentioned this...

Having more skills for villagers to master would be a excellent progression and would add more depth to the game.

At the risk of mentioning a spoiler, i noticed in the first game u can click the drum by the school and all the kids run to school! Maybe, for instance, u could have teachers, and the kids skills can increase when u "drum them" to school - and the skills vary to what master is teaching them (drag and drop them onto school?) Also in the first game i reached my population maximus as i completed all the puzzles (the GC was my 90th! - with only 9 dead hehe) which left nothign else to do. having more interactive elements in the game, or a restarting with skilled villagers would be a good way of extending longevity!!

But top game! Im sure we wont be disapointed!!

EDIT
I signed up for beta-testing! Thank you very much for the opportunity

Posted by: mrvickers

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 06:01 PM

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Huh? you got new sneak peek picture Where?!

its the artists' 2 illustrations - i think they are on page one of the thread?

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 06:04 PM

They look the same

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 10/31/06 06:12 PM

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The style will be the same as Virtual Villagers. Since Village Sim is a Palm game, its graphic style is not suitable for Windows and Mac games. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

But in Fish tycoon PC the people look the same as VS

Posted by: someone

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 10/31/06 06:23 PM

i think you're confused nemyar...the fish tycoon pc game looks like vs just because maybe LDW decided not to make awesome graphics for it..Pc games can have good graphics,palm games can't.

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 06:26 PM

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Huh? you got new sneak peek picture Where?!

HereIt's on page 10 of this thread, I think.

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 10/31/06 06:29 PM

I also seen them before

Posted by: YaelleG

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/01/06 02:10 AM

Lmao@ level 3 in patience.
Jacquie - the reason for the vague answers about who the GC is is that we dont want to give too much away.

Posted by: Matilda

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/04/06 04:20 PM

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Here is part 2 of Arthurs' Developer Diary for Gamezebo.

ITALY!!!! I thought so

Please tell me I am not crazy for thinking a lot of the villagers appear Italian??????

I have been giving a lot of them Italian names!!!!!!

All of the changes you have been talking about have me hungry for the new game.

If you are taking preorders, let me know where I can sign up

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/04/06 06:28 PM

I realy want to be a beta tester too. Im just wondering what are the chances of me being a beta tester?

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/04/06 06:30 PM

Im bellow all of you I kneel to you. All hail the high people!!

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/04/06 06:36 PM

If you're at least 18 years old and willing to sign and abide by a Non-Disclosure Agreement, you can complete and submit a Beta Tester Application. When we are ready to begin a beta test, we select testers from all those who have applied, based upon the requirements of the test and the qualifications, device, and experience of applicants.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/04/06 06:39 PM

Well what if you havent been a beta tester before?

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/04/06 09:49 PM

Send Carla and Arthur lots of expensive gifts. lol

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 12:49 AM

They don't select the beta testers!

Posted by: Batgrl2u

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 01:27 AM

where DO we send them then?!?!?!?!

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 01:29 AM

I'm immune to bribery!

Posted by: Batgrl2u

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 01:37 AM

Alright, well I'm not immune to pity. So if you all wouldn't mind taking pity on me and giving me something to do while I sit across the country from my loved ones, with nothing but cleaning the house to fill my time, I would take your pity with open arms...lol

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 02:31 PM

Well I know why I sould be beta tester other than me getting all whole bunch of puzzles in 210 hrs. Anyone could do that but. I tell whats wrong or not pleany of people could do that do. But Ive been playing for 6 yrs and most of you might have played way longer than I have. But everyone needs a chance. And need a chance this will more xp on beta testing.

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:10 PM

Geez, I was just trying to get you guys new cars, boats, jewelry, etc.

What about bartering -- new roof, new bathroom remodeling, kitchen??

Really folks, I'm just joking. I think the folks at LDW are above bribes.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:12 PM

Right! I try to be completely fair and objective when I'm selecting testers.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:17 PM

How many people requesting to be a beta tester do you have to look at.

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:20 PM

I think I can answer this one, Barbara.

Probably everyone that uses the forums plus all the other ppl who have checked out LDW's website.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:21 PM

Hundreds and hundreds, and it's going up every day!

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:23 PM

make sure you see mine. and will it take forever almost.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:27 PM

I saw your application the day that you submitted it.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:29 PM

and? If you say i wont please dont say like to crush me. K?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:39 PM

I won't be selecting testers until just before the test starts, and then I'll take a look at all of the applicants in the database.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:39 PM

and when does the test start?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:43 PM

When the game is ready to test. That's all I can say - we don't give exact dates.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:48 PM

how long will it take for the game to get tested and for finally no more wait for the 2nd chapter.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:50 PM

You can check our Previews Page. That's where official information is available.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:54 PM

what does t.b.a mean?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:56 PM

To Be Announced.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:56 PM

oh thanks.

Posted by: Village_Masscott

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/05/06 06:58 PM

except waiting so hard. grrrrr

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/06/06 01:43 AM

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Right! I try to be completely fair and objective when I'm selecting testers.

So sending you a batch of my famous half cookie half brownie brookies that are good enough to make inner city High School Freshmen sit up, behave, and even learn won't help my odds? *pouts*

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/06/06 04:37 PM

Nope!

Posted by: JAlba

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/07/06 02:20 AM

I would love to beta test this. My app is in.

Posted by: ABright5

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/07/06 12:59 PM

Mine too.

Posted by: ang67

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/07/06 08:21 PM

can not wait untill it comes out

Posted by: Kasey323.ink

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/07/06 08:31 PM

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can not wait untill it comes out

I don't think really any of us can, including me!

Posted by: Batgrl2u

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/07/06 09:00 PM

nope, I can't! I'm busting at the seams

Posted by: Jami

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/08/06 11:44 PM

I want to apply but like I said, don't know the info needed - and I don't want to download a program to find out that will install spyware. Anyone got any other suggestions? Or Carla, do you have to know that information to apply? I just got a faster connection so I could download it quicker.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/08/06 11:54 PM

You can find out everything requested on the application by running existing tools on your Windows system. The easiest way to find that information is to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Click Start, then Run, then type dxdiag in the window and press OK. The DirectX Diagnostic tool will open. You may be asked if you want to allow checking for digital signatures (I usually allow that - it's harmless). On the first page of the the tool (the System tab), you can find information about your computer and DirectX version. To find your VRAM, click on the Display tab, and you should see your display adapter's specifications in the upper left corner, including your VRAM (right above display mode).

It's best to supply all of the requested information, since I will be selecting beta testers based on the information in the applications. If there is very little information supplied, the chances of being selected are reduced. You can always send me a PM if you have problems or questions.

Posted by: Jami

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/09/06 12:07 AM

Thanks. Hopefully I put the right info in the right places. I couldn't find it all. I just got a DSL connection so things are moving faster. I've never beta tested before but as I am addicted to VV I just had to try.

Posted by: Rozie

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/10/06 12:09 AM

Hi, I couldnt put my Processor speed in my application although i managed to fill out every thing else.Thanks to your directions in the post a few above. Where do i find my processor speed? Sorry, if it seems a stupid question.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/10/06 12:29 AM

Your processor speed is listed on the first page (the System tab) of the DirectX diagnostic tool. It is shown on the Processor line, right after the processor type. As an example, you might see Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 2.00 GHz. Your processor speed in that case would be 2.00 GHz.

Posted by: Rozie

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/10/06 08:25 AM

Thanks So much. I did put that on the form then- just in the line above where it asked for processor type I copied all the info it gave me.

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/10/06 05:32 PM

Don't you have any more sneak peek?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/10/06 05:35 PM

Patience, nemyar. When Carla is ready to post more, she will.

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/10/06 05:52 PM

What are you working on in VV2?

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/13/06 02:29 AM

And how many VV game are you planning to make?

Posted by: preacherswife

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/13/06 08:53 PM

I used to be such a patient person. Waiting for VV2 is getting to be unbearable. It is like counting down to Christmas morning when you were a kid!

Posted by: YaelleG

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/14/06 04:34 PM

Has the game even been around for 6 years??

Posted by: Delmar

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/14/06 04:48 PM

I'm really looking forward to VV 2 and so happy to see the demise of the GC!!

Posted by: blue_koka

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/14/06 06:28 PM

I really enjoy VV.I do hope that in your next game that the children will learn how to pick the mushrooms on their own.So often they stand right next to one and there it stays.The GC should remain in the game.Maybe doing something more spectacular would be great.But the wait for him in the first game wouldn't justify his vanishing.I'm an old woman who loves the little people and I do hope the game is a little harder.But I absolutely Love it.I am happy there is something out there clean enough for children.And fun enough for us older folk.Thanks

Posted by: Princess_Atta

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/15/06 06:14 PM

I've been searching for my VRAM for the application, but I can't seem to find it in the diagnosis. Will it actually say VRAM, or something else? It's the only thing that I'm missing for the application.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/15/06 06:32 PM

If you're looking in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag), it will say "Approx. Total Memory" on the display tab - right above Current Display Mode.

Posted by: Princess_Atta

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/15/06 06:37 PM

Okay, I had a sneaky feeling that might be it, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/20/06 11:51 PM

Think this still might come before Christmas?

Posted by: Doom_Dragon

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 02:03 AM

yeah i agree do ya think you could hurry it up i wanna put it on my X-mas list Christmas is the only way im buying any games of the internet with my dads credit card

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 12:13 PM

See, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and that's when the family gathers and everyone asks what everyone else wants for Christmas. I might want to put VV2 on my list. So far all I can think of is a wireless keyboard.

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 01:05 PM

Well everyone keep your fingers crossed! Christmas is only four and one half weeks away. And I’m under the assumption that Beta Testing has not yet started. So it looks like the possibility of getting this released by Christmas will be a tall order. Not trying to be negative, just realistic.

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 01:51 PM

Yeah, it seems a bit soon to me, too. But then, I don't know how long the last one took between beta testing and release, either.

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 03:03 PM

Most beta testing has a life span of around 90 days. But VV2 could be a little different since LDW does not have to start from scratch. So I would envision that first beta could be "labeled" as a .70 or .80 version. If that assumption is correct, a thorough beta test could take as little as 30 days. Keep in mind it takes around 5 to 7 days to complete the present puzzles and milestones in VV “A New Home”. As well as typically with each new beta version you need to delete all files from the previous version to insure you are testing a clean version. Thereby you would have to start over with each new beta version.

This is purely speculative on my part, but it does seem logical.

Posted by: irishmaura

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 04:37 PM

I agree VI!! I beta tested a game at the beginning of September and it's only just been released in the last week or so!!

I can't see VV2 being out for Christmas, but then again, I still believe in Santa, haha!! So, you never know....

Best of Irish,
Maura

Posted by: arnie

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 04:53 PM

I've never beta tested a game, but have tested lots of other software, both alpha and beta. Testing times have varied enormously from several months to only a couple of weeks. It is very difficult in programming to put a time on a release. All can seem to be going well, then a bug is reported which means scrapping huge chunks of code and starting nearly from scratch.

Although I don't code actual programs at work, I am involved with some 22,000 users constantly bugging us asking when (exactly) a new release will be coming out, and I feel like replying "When it's ready. If you stopped asking it would be even sooner as we'd have more time to spend doing what we should." However, I like my job too much.

I would say, though, that we are getting dangerously close to the year-end.

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/22/06 05:03 PM

I don't disagree with you at all Arnie. About 95% of the games I have ever tested have always taken right around 90 days. And what LDW has going for it is the fact that they already have a lot of playing time under their belt as to the main engine of VV. All they really have to work through is the "new" features. But they still have the issue with the amount of time it takes to finish the game.

But like you said, you never really know. I'm sure they are fixing a lot of the bugs as they test internally, so it could be a release candidate with the first beta. Let's hope so.

Posted by: Star

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/24/06 12:47 AM

Quote:

It's not often I find I like these sort of games cos they usually involve guns, armies and fighting or at the very least argueing over territory (which I don;t like).

Wow, I couln't have said that any better. I totally agree. It is really hard to find a sims with out any kind of violence of some sort in them.

I also am looking forward to this new VV2 and I will be buying it as soon as it hits the market.

Thanks everyone who makes it possible for us to play these non violent sims games.

Star

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/24/06 02:16 AM

Are VV2 beta tester just going to test the new features
or are they going to test the Whole game because I think it is waste of time to test the old feature that appear in VV1
so maybe they should just test the new features

Posted by: Jami

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/24/06 11:43 AM

Quote:

Are VV2 beta tester just going to test the new features
or are they going to test the Whole game because I think it is waste of time to test the old feature that appear in VV1
so maybe they should just test the new features

I would think part of the point of beta testing would be to make sure that the new features and old mesh correctly. Cause no bugs.

Posted by: Nemyar

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/24/06 04:14 PM

90 day? That is very long time but I guess,better the game
longer you have wait right?

Posted by: Village_Geek

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 11/24/06 04:24 PM

It seems long but it will fly by.

Posted by: TJ20110

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/26/06 12:28 PM

how do u become a beta tester for this game? i'm very interested.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 11/26/06 03:39 PM

Please see this post for the answer to your question.

Posted by: flybabytina

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/27/06 11:32 AM

Woo Hoo! I just filled out to be a Beta Tester too! I can't wait!!!!!

Tina

Posted by: VV_Lover

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 11/28/06 07:03 PM

First, as an adult I LOVE this game! I think its great that its real-time ... who wants to sit around and stare at 43 villagers earn research points?

I like that I can run multiple users. I have 2 villages going right now and am managing them very differently. Its fun

What would I love for VV2?

I would adore some sort of ability of traits to pass from parent to child. I have this villager who loves to run. He completes tasks very quickly and it would be great to pass that trait to his offspring. Everyone loves a hard worker! Instead, his kid likes "blue", what ever that's supposed to mean. !!

What else ... I think it would be fun to have the villagers be able to traverse more land than just the little segment they live on. Maybe the segment we see is a little bigger? It could give them more tasks to do. My Master Builders are all dead before the GC has arrived and htey have nothing to build. Perhaps in VV2, there could be additional space for building huts, making cave drawings, etc.

One question: I bought my version from a game site (yahoo). Is it the same game that I would buy directly from you all? I'm very novice at gbaming so I'm not sure how that all works

Oh and one last thing. One user recommended or asked for some villager on villager violence. Please don't go that route -- I love that this game can be played by adults and kids alike and that there are no bloody scenes. When the mold killed a few villagers, they were just dead ... it was nice not to see their rotting corpses! The bones are just fine for that purpose!

Kudos on VV and also Fish Tycoon which I loved as well

Cant wait for the next installment!

Posted by: Dianthus

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/06/06 07:09 PM

Quote:

Looks like its going to be another Sims. I like the game but not gonna pay 20 bucks for 2 days of fun. I have already played it easy and hard, now got it going without the GC. Gets kinda boring watching them work on the huts all day.

Watching them develop and interact as a society is part of the fun

. What's GC?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/06/06 07:24 PM

He's a special person in the game (a puzzle). We try not to refer to him by name, as it's a spoiler, and that can wreck the game for people who didn't want to know about him.

Posted by: islandwoman

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/10/06 07:13 PM

How about making it possible to look into the huts (except the love shack) and the school?
And letting the kids actually go inside the school and when you click on the school you can see them sitting and learning and have a teacher stand in the front. That teacher can also be part of the village. The teaching could be a skill a villager gets and then he/she can teach at the school.
(villagers can like teaching and dislike it as well.)

When you click on the drum, the kids and the teacher go into the school building. Hmmm, but what if there are many teachers? Would be strange having 5 teachers in front of the class though. Or you click on the drum and the kids go to school and you drag a teacher onto the school building and he/she goes inside to teach.
Just some suggestions.

Posted by: maddan

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/13/06 03:07 AM

id like to have different foods and they do different things for villagers like meat makes them stronger oh and animal raising so they can get stuff from animals like cows give meat and milk and food can make them stronger slower faster and what not

Posted by: arnie

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/13/06 12:25 PM

Originally Posted By: maddan

That might annoy any vegetarian and vegan players. $;\)$

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/13/06 01:04 PM

Originally Posted By: arnie

That might annoy any vegetarian and vegan players. $;\)$

Not trying to split hairs here, just is fish and crab not meat? Can vegetarian's eat fish and crabs? I assume not, but I really don't know.

Posted by: Island_neni

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/13/06 01:20 PM

Has there been any updates on the progress of VV2? I've been following the posts on here but none relevant to the progress? Sorry.. I'm just anxious for the game. Waiting for something good is hard!

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/13/06 01:44 PM

No sorry there have been no updates for awhile.

Posted by: irishmaura

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/14/06 06:08 PM

Personally as a vegetarian I don't have a problem with fish being used in the game, although don't eat any fish myself. Some people call themselves vegetarian but still eat fish as it's not meat. We just follow the principle of not eating anything that has a face, not really defining food as meat, poultry or fish.

Just curious, have some posts been deleted from this thread?? I could have sworn I replied to eyeshigh about this!

Best of Irish,
Maura

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/14/06 06:15 PM

Not deleted but moved here. under the General Comments page.

Posted by: Jami

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/14/06 11:45 PM

Originally Posted By: arnie

Originally Posted By: maddan

That might annoy any vegetarian and vegan players. $;\)$

I realize you're joking, but seeing how they are fake animals, I don't see why it would annoy them.

Anyway, if they know anything about health and nutrition then they'd know you cannot live like the VV people and not eat meat. Ever see the show 1800s House? It's the one where a family had to live like they would've in the 1800s. The family in the modern world were vegitarians, however they soon found that with the large amounts of physical activity they were doing just for day to day living, the vegitarian diet would not do. They absolutely had to start eating meat to keep up their energy levels and survive.

Posted by: Dianthus

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 12/15/06 04:42 PM

Ah yes, I should have realised that - I've been a bit slow on the uptake recently.

I haven't seen any drums yet in either of my villages - I'm beginning to feel deprived $\:$$ . I think I read in one post in this thread a suggestion that there should be some sort of music-making. That would be a great idea. The villagers dance anyway so on special occasions some could play drums and blow pipes and they could all have a real celebration - maybe even with barbecues or cookfires $\:$$ .

Posted by: MochaJew

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/05/07 03:03 AM

I also would like to see drums; maybe a flute and/or harp as well. A teacher for the children; even a village storyteller. I would love to see the parnets interact with their children. Even allow the villagers to "age"; their hair grow gray or white. Personaly, I love the game and can't wait for the updated verison.

Posted by: Izzy2k2

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/05/07 04:50 AM

Man, reading this is giving me evil ideas! I'm imagining things like the GC wishes to stay on the vv1 part of isola, so the rest of the tribe goes through the cave, and puts a boulder on the vv2 part of isola so the GC can't come back ( not even with magical powers).

I too love the music idea. Maybe they can get instruments from their huts to play music, or make instruments with palm leaves or wood or something.

I've been wondering. If the children are going to inherit physical characteristics from their parents, will it be kinda like fish tycoon, shark and spotanus make goldbulb or something like that?

Can't wait til vv2 is out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Isabel $\:D$

Posted by: bryan5768

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/05/07 08:35 AM

is that the cave? is that the connection of the a new home and t.b.a? tell me

Posted by: arnie

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/05/07 07:45 PM

The subtitle of VV2 is to be "The lost children". From hints dropped earlier in this and other threads the cave will have some bearing on the game. $\:\)$

Posted by: Batgrl2u

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/06/07 04:00 AM

OH MY GOSH!!!! I just got back from my holiday trip to WA State and I saw that VV2 is 95% done!!!! Are my eyes deceiving me or are we almost done with our wait?!?!?

Posted by: yyb

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/06/07 05:47 AM

i wonder how long that 5% will take to go up to 100%

Posted by: Aszliah Danae

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/06/07 04:52 PM

YAY! PICTURES!
Please bring in more!

Posted by: Cinimod

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/06/07 06:58 PM

No GC?
(explodes and confetti blasts everywhere)
YEAH!!!!!

Posted by: tracy1872

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/07/07 04:43 AM

so excited

Posted by: Cinimod

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/10/07 03:22 PM

I have an idea lets rampage the makers of the game`s houses until they finish! lol $\:D$

Posted by: preacherswife

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/10/07 05:13 PM

They know we are all anxious, it is a long time coming, but I would rather wait longer for it to come out to get another great game that they put all they were going to into the game. Including the fact they are taking into account alot of the suggestions that were posted. It is going to be so much fun to dive into the new game.

Posted by: katlynbird714

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/12/07 08:56 PM

OMG!!!
VV2 WENT UP TO 97%!!!
(explodes and confetti goes everywhere and joins Cinimond)

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/12/07 09:19 PM

And Plant Tycoon went up to 50%! Them LDW peeps are sure keeping busy. Work, work, work, that's all they know how to do. $\:\)$

Posted by: Izzy2k2

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/12/07 10:01 PM

You mean 50%?

Posted by: bryan5768

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/16/07 06:24 AM

is it the 2 villagers how that they get to that how that they lead that is that the GC is the lost children

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/16/07 11:25 AM

It does not sound like it bryan. From past posts it sounds like there will be no GC. Just guessing here, but from the looks of the pictures and from posts made by Arthur and Carla, two villagers will into the cave and come out under a water fall and find some children. But that is just my take on it, and only guessing. But they did say there will be no GC. (or did they??)

Posted by: arnie

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/16/07 12:16 PM

From what I've read a couple of villagers find a way out of the cave to another part of the island. What happens there ... well, we'll find out eventually I suppose. $\:\)$ From the "lost children" part of the title we get a clue, and I am sure that Arther and/or Barbara have posted either in this or other threads that the GC doesn't appear in VV2. I couldn't be bothered to read back through all the old posts, though. $;\)$

Posted by: preacherswife

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/16/07 11:07 PM

Right, I definetly remember that there will be NO GC!

Posted by: blue_koka

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/17/07 12:59 AM

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU DISCARD THE GOLDEN CHILD? I AM AWARE THAT ALOT OF THE PLAYERS DIDN'T LIKE HIM.BUT HOW WILL YOU EXPLAIN HIM AWAY? HE NEVER GREW OLDER. OR WILL YOU JUST HAVE HIM EXPLAINED AWAY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW GAME? I DO KNOW THAT SOME OF THE VILLAGERS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO DISAPPEAR NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN.BUT WON'T THEY BE FOUND WHEN THEY FIND THERE IS OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ISLAND BESIDES THEMSELVES?AND IF THAT IS THE CASE,HOW WILL THE GOLDEN CHILD BE ACCOUNTED FOR?IT WOULD BE A LITTLE WEIRD IF HE DISSAPPEARS WITHOUT AN EXPLANATION WOULDN'T IT?

Posted by: Niksia

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/17/07 01:11 AM

Caps, honey. As a FYI.

Simple, he didn't want to leave. *shrugs* I doubt most of the villagers would 'make' it to the other side either.

Be kinda pointless to have him anyway, you wouldn't have to bother working for any of the puzzles. And it's a seperate game anyway, there isn't a set requirement to carry over anything other that what they need in terms of plot.

Posted by: Dodo

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 03:46 AM

Hey i'm new but in FT it says that the 7 magic fish came from isloa so i'm thinking that the 7 magic fish will be in VV2!

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 04:15 AM

one of the magic fish is in vv already

Posted by: Terina

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 08:03 AM

Can anyone tell me where to go to see information and updates on progress of the VV2? im new to the forums and i cant seem to find the one you all seem to be quoting from lol, is it a separate site? i dunno help me!!

Posted by: arnie

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 10:52 AM

The progress page is on the main LDW site at http://www.ldw.com/previews/index.html

Posted by: MissVlovesu

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 12:36 PM

i want the g-squared-c (girl golden child) it isnt fair. *pouts*

Posted by: Terina

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 07:38 PM

Thanks arnie, just a question, once it reached 100% does it then go to beta testers or it the 100% when its available for sale? just wanna know if i should start putting my change in the jar again lol.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 07:41 PM

You can read Arthur's post for the answer. $\:\)$

Posted by: Terina

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/17/07 07:43 PM

Cool thanks, guess i getter get my jar:D

Posted by: VillageSocialite

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/17/07 08:22 PM

will i be able to use my villagers from vv1 on vv2?

Posted by: arnie

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/17/07 08:24 PM

No, they are a completely new set and the games are separate, so Arthur said once.

Posted by: istara

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 11:24 AM

Originally Posted By: QuickStorm

Oooh, I love the genetics. No more big heads, no more baldie kids YEAH.

I wonder if there is a feature for having a guy lose his hair when he's about 80.

Oh yes - I hate the "elderly" children. And the ugly ones. I love it when I get triplets with great hair and great clothes.

EDIT: Oh and please let there be lots of blonde villagers. My dream is to recreate the Village of the Damned $;\)$

Posted by: Matilda

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 02:55 PM

Elderly children and ugly villagers need love too maybe more so.
Actually, I like the not so perfect looking villagers. Makes them stand out, and when a character stands out more, I tend to pay attention to them more, and thus they usually become masters faster.

Certain names also make a villager stand out...I just named a wild looking lady villager Trollope:)

Posted by: bajantara

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 06:46 PM

Originally Posted By: istara

[quote=QuickStorm]Oooh, I love the genetics. No more big heads, no more baldie kids YEAH.

Oh yes - I hate the "elderly" children. And the ugly ones.

Some of us may actually like those children, have you thought of that. One man's meat is another man's poison, remember? $\:\)$

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 07:10 PM

Originally Posted By: istara

Oh yes - I hate the "elderly" children. And the ugly ones.

I resemble that remark!! Well not the elderly, but the ugly ones! You better be careful, or I'll....I'll be on you like a spider monkey!! Yeah, that's what I'll do.

Posted by: istara

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 08:30 PM

Originally Posted By: bajantara

Originally Posted By: istara

[quote=QuickStorm]Oooh, I love the genetics. No more big heads, no more baldie kids YEAH.

Oh yes - I hate the "elderly" children. And the ugly ones.

Some of us may actually like those children, have you thought of that. One man's meat is another man's poison, remember? $\:\)$

Well that's perfect - you can selectively breed elderly children in your village!

I will breed a village of pinks and a village of blondes, and see what else I can come up with. God I hope VV2 has pink hair again.

Posted by: Izzy2k2

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 09:47 PM

All ofthis genetics stuff is making me wonder if vv2 is going to have a species button... $;\)$

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/18/07 10:54 PM

I like the title. "The Lost Children" - quite dramatic sounding. Can't wait until it's finished.

Posted by: sneaky

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/18/07 11:38 PM

So will we finally discover who the eyes belonged to before the boulder was removed?

Posted by: blue_koka

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/19/07 12:39 AM

I STILL THINK THAT THE GOLDEN CHILD WAS THE KEY TO ALL THE PUZZLES.WITHOUT THE GC THERE WOULDN'T EVEN BE A SECOND GAME. BECAUSE HE IS THE REASON THE CAVE WAS EVER FOUND.HE MOVED THE STONE.THE GC WAS A COUPLE OF THE 16 PUZZLES.HE WAS A BIG PART OF ISOLA.HE WOULDN'T JUST DISAPPEAR.WOULD HE GROW UP AND LOSE HIS POWERS? WHAT WILL THE EXPLANATION BE ABOUT HIS DISAPPEARANCE?WE KNOW THAT ANY OF THE PEOPLE THAT DISAPPEARED WILL EVENTUALLY BE FOUND BECAUSE THE CAVE PROVES THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ISLAND.I UNDERSTAND THAT ONCE THE GC FINISHES THE PUZZLES HE'S SUPPOSE TO. REALLY MAKES HIMSELF WORTHLESS.AT THE END OF THE GAME WE HAVE ALL OUR TECHNICAL SKILLS,SO WITH 90 VILLAGERS ALL THE GC IS GOOD FOR IS RUNNING AROUND WITH THE YOUNGER KIDS AND PICKING MUSHROOMS.GRANTED HE DOES KEEP THE GARDEN AND THE BERRY BUSH FULL ALONG WITH THE FOOD BIN.BUT LIKE I SAID THE VILLAGERS CAN DO IT ALL NOW.BUT I STILL WANT TO KNOW HOW WILL HE BE DISPENCED OF?GROW UP AND DIE LIKE THE REST OR WHAT?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/19/07 01:03 AM

Are you shouting at all of us? $\:D$

Nobody ever said that the GC was going to disappear or be disposed of. As Arthur has already said, the next chapter of Virtual Villagers is about two people who find their way through the cave. The GC stays where he is with the rest of the villagers. Somebody has to help take care of them. $\:\)$

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/19/07 01:35 AM

WHAT! That stupid GC can just make food whenever he wants too! ARRGGG! Hate him! Hate him!.............Ahhh......Im ok. but to get to the point of this post, about how long does beta testing take?

Posted by: Arthur Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/19/07 09:50 PM

So far testing is going very well. Everyone stay calm! And dont' forget to vote for us in the Zeeby awards at http://www.gamezebo.com while you wait. $\:D$

Posted by: Kasey323.ink

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/19/07 09:55 PM

Yay! Thanks for saying Athur, hope it goes well, and there isn't any bugs all the way through! $\:D$

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/19/07 10:06 PM

Hooray! Its great that the testing is going well. I just hope that it finishes soon so that we can play it! YYYAAAYYYY!!!

Posted by: Patroy

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/19/07 10:56 PM

Hey!

I am glad to see that I'm not the only over 18 player on the forum...Joined to learn some techniques and find out some fun stuff with VV. I am intrigued by VV2 also and will have to budget some funds for that...
Love the Sims! Love this game, too! $\:\)$

Posted by: Island_neni

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/20/07 03:15 AM

I'm glad to hear the testing is going well. Keep up the awesome work!

Posted by: joplinn

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/20/07 05:49 AM

budget my funds? I've had my money set aside to buy VV2 for a month! Can't wait!

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/21/07 03:06 AM

How much longer do you guys have to beta test this thing!?!? Its driving me crazy!

Posted by: lil_villager

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 01/21/07 08:02 PM

hi!!!!! i'm kina new here!!!!! and i am so syched about vv2!!!!!!
i have an idea for vv2!!! the villagers could mabe raise domesticated animals such as cows and what not....and mabe start other villages on other parts on the island?! or mabe build a boat and sail to another island so you could have villages on 2 islands.....well, it was just an idea...

Posted by: tomteboda

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/22/07 02:33 AM

I've noticed that on my large monitor with very high resolution in full-screen mode all my villagers look freaky (like monkey ghosts or in full whiteface/blackface, very odd). However, I know what you mean about pretty/ugly, because there's ones I take an instinctive "liking" for their looks. Annoys the liver out of me when a "pretty one" is lazy, like the cute little Lulu'ukwam, a fuscia-haired sprite with a long floral dress, who likes "turnips and resting" and dislikes "work". What am I to do with such a child when she grows up? I don't dare breed her (who wants to pass on laziness?).

Anyway, to actually get around to replying to the thread, as I was reading this through, I started singing

"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a pretty woman your wife. So from my personal point of view, get an ugly girl to marry you."

I hope there's still ugly villagers in VV2!

Posted by: Izzy2k2

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/22/07 03:03 AM

There better still be ugly villagers in vv2! I talked to my dad about this, and he said "There are ugly people, pretty people, and pretty ugly people in the world."

I liked that song, btw. I tried to sing it when my brother came for his daily rant to my room. He got really really really really really really really angry $\:D$ <Hurray!

Posted by: egallag

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 01/22/07 11:16 PM

Originally Posted By: Izzy

There better still be ugly villagers in vv2! I talked to my dad about this, and he said "There are ugly people, pretty people, and pretty ugly people in the world."

I do not mind ugly people and agree there should be some in VV2, but I do not like the Freaky looking ones like the VERY large head, that is just not right.

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:15 AM

is it going to be an add-on or a new game in the same series?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:16 AM

It's a standalone game.

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:39 AM

what please explain.

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:45 AM

It's a totally new game...a sequel. You can see the game designer's explanation here.

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:51 AM

thanks I'm going to buy this when it comes out I admit it I am obsest with VV It rocks When I grow up I'm gonna be a bata tester of a game disiner hopfully for LDW I love them!!!! rock on!!!

P.S. they should have more games like VV in the world!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:53 AM

Thanks for telling us how much you like the game! It's great when we hear from our community! $\:D$

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:54 AM

so you work for LDW if you do ask me if you ever want a 12 year old tester I'm Free and I know what kids want

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:56 AM

PS post on my RPS on this website: http://www.ldwforums.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=45123&Main=5719#Post45123

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:57 AM

We really like that people of all ages love the games, however all beta testers are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and you must be at least 18 years old to sign the agreement.

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 02:59 AM

oh ya never mind but ya I love the game.

Posted by: tomteboda

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/23/07 03:32 AM

Random silly suggestion for version III. How about Virtual Villagers 3: Lake Wobegon

Where the women are strong
The men are good looking
And the children are above average.

ok maybe not everyone listens to Prairie Home Companion
and the rest probably wouldn't want to simulate Minnesota
but snow would be kinda fun, don't you think?

Posted by: lil_villager

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 01/24/07 03:42 AM

when do u tink da betta testers r gonna be done testin' da game?!

Posted by: blue_koka

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/02/07 07:16 PM

SORRY SORRY SORRY.HONESTLY I WASN'T YELLING! I READ IN A POST THAT THE GOLDEN CHILD WAS TO BE DISPENSED OF.AND I AM QUITE HAPPY HE WILL REMAIN.I DO UNDERSTAND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T SEEM TO LIKE HIM. BUT HE WAS AND IS A BIG PART OF VV.

I VOTED FOR THIS GAME. AND I WILL BUY THE NEXT. THIS WAS WORTH THE MONEY I PAID FOR.

I HAVE PAID FOR SOME GAMES THAT LASTED 1 WEEK. AND ONCE IT WAS FINISHED IT WAS FINISHED.

I DO HOPE THE NEW VV2 WILL BE OUT SOON. DO YOU HAVE AT LEAST AROUND ABOUT TIME?

Posted by: blue_koka

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/02/07 07:30 PM

I BOUGHT MY GAME FROM (IWIN).HOW IN THE WORLD COULD I PRODUCE A RECEIPT? I BOUGHT IT ON-LINE AND DOWNLOADED IT FROM THIER WEBSITE. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A DISCOUNT. BUT I AM ALMOST POSITIVE I HAVEN'T ANY PROOF. WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE DOWNLOADED FROM OTHER WEBSITES,WOULD THEY STILL QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/02/07 07:51 PM

Ummmm...could you take caps lock off? $\:\)$

Every game portal sends an email confirmation of purchase. That's what Arthur is talking about when he mentions a receipt.

Posted by: Athena420

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 02/03/07 07:28 AM

the suspense is killing me!!!!! WHEN will it be released?

Posted by: Island_neni

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/03/07 03:21 PM

Will it be released sooner than soon? It is hard to keep in the excitment!

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/03/07 04:12 PM

At least we know that it will be released this month! $\:\)$

Posted by: Jenmarenc

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/03/07 09:57 PM

When will it be released already!!!!???!!!

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/03/07 10:01 PM

I'm curious - do you know what the system requirements will be yet?

Posted by: Kasey323.ink

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/03/07 10:05 PM

Jenmarenc, I recieved an email from LDW a few weeks ago, saying, it maybe released in mid-February.

Posted by: QuickStorm

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/03/07 10:43 PM

Blue:

I bought mine and downloaded it online also. I was sent an email receipt from Big Fish. All the online places send you a receipt because you might have to reload the game because of problems, get a new computer, crashes, etc. The receipt provides you with the code for unlocking the game.

Posted by: tawnie88

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/03/07 10:54 PM

now that i think about it i dont think i got a receipt yet either.. i tried the demo and then bought it.. i think it was from aol .. maybe i should look into that too..

Posted by: rhesusxpieces

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/04/07 10:18 PM

I downloaded and then bought my game from Yahoo, and when I activated it (all I had to do was press a button, not enter a code) it said I would be sent a receipt (which never happened). I did, however, take a screenshot of the message saying I purchased it- Yahoo just won't send the receipt. Is that enough proof to possibly get a discount if one is offered??

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/05/07 09:50 PM

I read some of the stuff about the new game from the Gamezebo preview - I am dying for this game. Love all the new screenshots. Some of this new stuff sounds really cool. I just can't wait.

Posted by: PurpleSatin

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 03:26 PM

Me too and I have to agree it looks AWESOME!!!!! SOOOO CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!

Posted by: lil_villager

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 06:00 PM

i just can't wait any longer!!!!!!! i want to get VV2 now!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Nothamoma2

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 07:04 PM

Ya know I bought my game from Shockwave and then I found this site, I'm wondering if the discount will be available too

Posted by: Nothamoma2

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 07:11 PM

Wow, the screenshots on gamezebo look GREAT!!!!! I was getting a little worried that I'd built up VV2 in my head too much. Now I'm too excited!!! Woooooo hooooooo!!!!!

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 08:12 PM

I cant belive that it can be released any day now! I hope it comes in time for valentines day because I want to get one for my GF (were both obssesed with VV)

Posted by: Dianthus

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 08:40 PM

I love the screenshots on Gamezebo - I felt sorry for the little one sitting on the hill "feeling a bit lonely". Awwwwwwww :(.

I see the developers have taken note of some of the suggestions that there should be more user input and I like the fact that we can experiment with recipes for the villagers, work out how to open crates and other such things. They've also added fires, more things for the kids to do and other interesting stuff.

Well done folks - and now the rest of us just have to sit down and WAIT.

Posted by: PurpleSatin

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/06/07 09:45 PM

I have a strange feeling when they VV2 does become available this message board will be quiet for a bit cause of all the AWESOME game play!!!! lol I SOOOO CAN NOT WAIT (have I already mentioned that in previous posts??? roflol)

Posted by: Bare

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/07/07 11:05 PM

I've already told my partner if it comes out on Valentine's day that I'm not working and he can cancel the whole VD thing because I'll be playing VV2.

Posted by: Island_neni

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/08/07 12:07 AM

The winners of the Zeeby awards will be announced tomorrow. The hours between now and then are so excruciating! I hope VV won!

Posted by: Judy

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/08/07 03:53 PM

I can't take it much longer, the anticiptation is killing me. Love this game!

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/08/07 08:42 PM

OMG!!! On the home page instead of coming soon it says that VV2 is coming VERY soon! AAUUGGHHH!!!! ( I know im spazing out)

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/08/07 09:05 PM

You know, if this comes out next Thursday, I'm going to think the folks at LDW cruel. I absolutely want it as soon as possible, but I have to go to work Friday. And I won't be able to resist the game and wait until the weekend to play. Friday is going to be a looong day.

Posted by: tawnie88

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/09/07 06:18 PM

i just wanted to let everyone know that i did email the place that i bought my copy of VV1 from and they sent 2 emails back. the first one was an email apologizing for not getting it to me in Dec.. (when i bought it) and the second one was the receipt. i thought it was pretty cool that they dealt with it so quickly! so.. now that i have my receipt from the first one.. im READY for the second one.. and that discount! so who is going to start the "official countdown"... ???

Posted by: nachoqtpie

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/10/07 02:39 AM

I actually lost my game. I had to reformat, and I've been SO busy, that I just had time to play!! I never received a receipt either, but, I wasn't so smart that I took a screen shot of my confirmation number! I also don't have the e-mail anymore either! $\:\($ Looks like I will be paying full price for my copy! I'm hoping that it comes out very soon as well. I've been pining for this game since I finished the first one and found out they were making a second one!

Posted by: Jenmarenc

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/10/07 04:02 AM

So, now we are aiming for Thursday for sure? If so I will make sure my laptop is available as it is mobile and download it there. Then at least at lunch time I can check on my villagers and see how they are doing and not get in trouble. No idea how to check at home when the kiddies are awake though. Will just have to check in periodically until I get a chance to put them down for nap time....

Posted by: Lamina

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/11/07 05:56 PM

I have a midterm on Friday $\:\($ That'll seriously hamper my play-time! Mind pushing it back a day?

Kidding! Kidding!

Posted by: katlynbird714

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/11/07 06:24 PM

haha i wouldn't mind that lol

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 02:20 AM

This game is coming at such a bad time for me. My bro is now getting a lot of free time from his job now and as soon he gets home he hogs the comp for hours. But still the time I get is better than nothing

Posted by: Bannaner1993

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 02:46 AM

So, its supposed to come out this Thursday?

Posted by: Arthur Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 04:34 AM

We are on schedule so far for a release right around Thursday.

Posted by: Magick

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 05:12 AM

Yay!!!!!

But what do you mean right around Thursday???? Does that just mean it depends on where in the world you are??

If so

that could mean Friday for me!!! I'm on Aussie time....oh well....as long as it's released that is all that matters $\:\)$
The suspense is killing me $\:$$ $\:$$ $\:o$

$\:D$

Posted by: ChristiRose

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 06:42 AM

I so can not wait for this. I think I know what I will be doing all weekend. However I am quite bummed because I have a major final friday and will have to study on thursday night and not play

Posted by: Island_neni

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 12:58 PM

$\:D$ Omigosh! That's awesome Arthur! I Cannot contain my excitement $\:\?$

$\:o$ $\:D$

Posted by: Arthur Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/12/07 11:22 PM

Dont panic if you can't play it the SECOND it comes out....you guys play through them quite a bit faster than we can make them so you have little risk of falling behind.... $\:D$

Posted by: bubblysnuggly

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/13/07 02:43 AM

At 12:01 Thursday morning Im going to be like on the LDW page and refreshing it like every five minutes! (Too bad I cant really do that so I might end up getting it sometime friday afternoon b/c of school)

Posted by: Magick

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/13/07 04:37 AM

Arthur??? What do you mean not play it the second it comes out??? Are you saying that you think we're addicts??? $;\)$ I plan to play it as soon as I buy it and I plan to ignore everything else except the basics of my own survival!!! $\:D$
Just kidding....Arthurs' right guys as long as it gets released you can play it whenever you want. As hard as it is for us addicts to believe there are some things that are more important. Like school and for those poor souls who exams or tests or midterms or whatever you call them in America they too are most important. Your little villagers will wait patiently for your guiding hand to appear in the sky for as long as you need. $\:\)$

Posted by: Cinimod

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/13/07 05:07 AM

Oh boy VV won the Zeeby and now VV2 is going to be out!
This is the greatest day of my life!

Posted by: Izzy2k2

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/13/07 05:09 AM

Thursday will be the greatest day of your life

Posted by: katlynbird714

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATED! - 02/13/07 08:22 PM

lol

Posted by: kristy6740197146

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 05:06 AM

hi my name is kristy and i hve purchased the game from Oberon Media from msn and if there is a dicount how do i send the reciept to you so you can verify it and that i bought them game

thank you

kristy and have a good day

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 12:42 PM

The details will be announced when the game can be purchased from us. In the meantime, you can sign up on our Previews Page to notified when the game is ready for purchase. $\:\)$

Posted by: Naruto Uzumaki

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 01:56 PM

OMG IT COMES OUT TOMMOROW!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: stressedmomoftwo

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 02:33 PM

I have read that you are going to release the game at Big Fish Games first, is that were we need to buy it if we want it on Thursday?

Posted by: TheVillageIdiot

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 02:36 PM

Yes that is the only place it will be available for a week or two.

Posted by: stressedmomoftwo

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 04:31 PM

Thank you VI, I just want to make sure I am going to get it from the right place tomorrow. $\:\)$

Posted by: katlynbird714

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 04:34 PM

wait, why wont it be on LDW?

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 04:51 PM

Arthur explained it here. $\:\)$

Posted by: katlynbird714

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/14/07 05:27 PM

oh ok thanks!

Posted by: Tzigone

Re: Virtual Villagers Chapter 2: sneak peek UPDATE - 02/14/07 06:45 PM

Originally Posted By: istara

Oh and please let there be lots of blonde villagers. My dream is to recreate the Village of the Damned $;\)$

I saw the icon for the VV2 forum and thought of your post.

Posted by: Raynbow

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/16/07 02:00 AM

Originally Posted By: LadyCFII

Arthur explained it here. $\:\)$

This link doesn't work. I for one am still curious as to why we can't get the game here, and if we get it at Big Fish will be get the discount or rebate that has been mentioned here at LDW a few times in the past several months? Also my computer crashed two days ago and I'm having to find everything to reload on my computer... will VV2 be available on disc, and if not why? It sure makes life easier to have discs, and since alot of ppl aren't online you're limiting yourself in sales by only providing downloads online. Info please?

Posted by: eyeshigh

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/16/07 02:07 AM

To get the discount, you will have to wait until it is for sale from this website...to get it early, you will have to pay the bigfish full price

vv2 will be on disc but it will most probably be a few months

Posted by: LadyCFII Administrator

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 02/16/07 02:21 AM

The post has been removed since I put that link up. The pertinent information, which still applies is this:

Quote:

What will happen is we will sell it from Big Fish Games for a couple weeks exclusively, starting with some emailed invitations, then up on their site by the weekend at the latest (excluding any problems). Selling it at only one place is called a 'soft-launch' and helps us to have only one version to fix if any additional bugs show up.

Posted by: melikevv

Re: Virtual Villagers 2: sneak peek - 04/16/07 09:56 PM

nice picture yet ive allready saw them in color on vv2 i like the black and white to i dont like coloring i do liked drawing though $\:\)$

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