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#215890 - 02/03/10 01:23 AM Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2
Carla Administrator Offline
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Here are a few more screenshots of the 4th installment of the Virtual Villagers series!

We are currently in beta and the game will be out very soon!! I will post again as soon as we have an official date. smile










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#215891 - 02/03/10 01:26 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Carla]
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awesome!

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#215892 - 02/03/10 01:27 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Catlunch]
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It seems like we have family trees, of sorts! Awesome!

And thank you for updates, Carla!

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#215893 - 02/03/10 01:30 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: halidog]
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How awesome is that!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!

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#215894 - 02/03/10 01:31 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: halidog]
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It looks like you can select villagers for something, and it looks like it has a dock so maybe you can build a raft, for fishing or exploring or both maybe.
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#215895 - 02/03/10 01:39 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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I have a question; will the latest version of DirectX be required to run the game? I do not want a repeat of what happened to me upon downloading VV2, so I'm only asking. smile
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#215896 - 02/03/10 01:39 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Fantastic! I love the graphics, and it looks like there's even greater depth on the tech and selection screen. I'm madly curious about why you would need to select five villagers. Thanks for the update! laugh

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#215897 - 02/03/10 01:40 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Slate Grey]
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Woah!
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#215898 - 02/03/10 01:45 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Carla]
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ooooooh this looks AWESOME!
you can select or reject villagers, soo you can choose how your tribe will look like? and pictures of the villagers that passed away ...

thanx Carla laugh
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#215900 - 02/03/10 02:09 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Mbee]
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is it going to also be avalible on the ipod touch/ iphone?

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#215901 - 02/03/10 02:40 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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I'm guessing they'll get to that eventually. but compare the first screen shots and the one that shows the map in this set. Kind of hard to imagine them together. Looks like we might be able to fish, and we know about where it is. It looks like you can select a nursing villager. I wonder if there will be a cheif? And what's the purple thing in the water?
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#215903 - 02/03/10 03:05 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG YES YES YES smile

THX CARLA thx
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#215904 - 02/03/10 03:11 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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WOW looks fantastic smile You guys are amazing!!!!!

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#215905 - 02/03/10 03:32 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: sheri1]
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WOW, its great!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to buy it already grin
I especially love the fact that you can select your villagers as well as looking through the mausoleum at the deceased, very amazing!

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#215906 - 02/03/10 03:38 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Lukerie]
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Wow, the screenshots look intriguing... but I'm getting the feeling that this will be another one where I'll need to try it, eh, a LOT... before I decide if I'll buy it...
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#215909 - 02/03/10 03:58 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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wow!thank you so much for the screenshots!!!I can't wait for it! and the mausoleum is very cool!

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#215910 - 02/03/10 04:15 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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It looks like waiting for this game is well worth it. Thank you for the update
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#215913 - 02/03/10 05:47 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Carla]
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I love the mausoleum. Very cool that we can see pics of our favorite villagers to remind us who they were.

I am hoping that the select 5 villagers means that we can make little family units...

Thank you for the update and the screenshots! They were definitely worth waiting for grin Now I am anxiously awaiting the next step laugh

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#215914 - 02/03/10 06:10 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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The dendrology looks like it's going to take a while and a maybe even millions of tech points.
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#215915 - 02/03/10 06:13 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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Nice! Loving the new Techs, and the Mausoleum! laugh
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#215916 - 02/03/10 06:26 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Toon Link]
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WOW!Looks like it is going to be a super great game.Can hardly wait.

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#215917 - 02/03/10 06:47 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: emri]
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Awesome! Select 5 villagers? What could that be for? laugh Looks pretty cool I cant wait for it to be released!!

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#215918 - 02/03/10 06:53 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Becca123]
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i just have one comment... DROOL!!!!grin
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#215919 - 02/03/10 07:42 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Caristiona]
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Wow. I am always so amazed how each game just looks better and better! I'm lovin the mausoleum too..Very excited. Keep up the awesome work LDW!

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#215920 - 02/03/10 11:11 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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wow! Like others have said, this does look awesome!
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#215921 - 02/03/10 12:39 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Lailai]
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This is really awesome!!!!!! Greatttttttttttttttttttt
the game is gona be a SUPER HIT or MEGA SUPER DUPER HT

Thanks A lot CARLA


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#215924 - 02/03/10 02:20 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Originally Posted By: luke gates
I'm guessing they'll get to that eventually. but compare the first screen shots and the one that shows the map in this set. Kind of hard to imagine them together. Looks like we might be able to fish, and we know about where it is. It looks like you can select a nursing villager. I wonder if there will be a cheif? And what's the purple thing in the water?


The little purple thing in the water is a fish. laugh
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#215927 - 02/03/10 04:41 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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WOW!I'm speechless!!!! laugh
Soooooooooooo awesome!
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#215930 - 02/03/10 07:30 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: kikomiko]
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Just a thought...

Maybe the select 5 villagers screen means we get to hand pick our first villagers, like picking our first adoptee in VF...

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#215932 - 02/03/10 08:54 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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Originally Posted By: knksmiles
Just a thought...

Maybe the select 5 villagers screen means we get to hand pick our first villagers, like picking our first adoptee in VF...


That's what I was thinking myself knk.

I do like the fact that there's a mausoleum where we can see our villagers that have passed on. That is definitely awesome! laugh

Can't wait to see the game! Thanks for the update Carla! grin
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#215933 - 02/03/10 09:35 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Houjun]
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I just can't put the desert looking first screenie with the newest one that shows part of the map. They just don't look like they fit.
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#215934 - 02/03/10 09:49 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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I think the first screenie of the actual playing area of the game goes up and to the left of the one we have now. smile
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#215937 - 02/04/10 12:00 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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Dendrology- the study of woody plants, aka trees/bushes. Might be interesting. Has anyone noticed theres a wood dowel thing roped to that piece of rock? Wonder what its for...
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#215938 - 02/04/10 12:18 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krelxean]
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The Dendrology make sense, since it IS The Tree of Life. lol
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#215939 - 02/04/10 12:22 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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And there's the actual tree. I just hope you don't have to worry about food so you can learn the game
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#215940 - 02/04/10 01:10 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Yay thats great that there are mor screen shots. I like the mausoleum too. Where the newest screenshot is is at the end of the drawn picture with the chief where those three rocks are. I cant wait to play.
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#215942 - 02/04/10 02:21 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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Me-being a lurker, took the time to log in and comment on the pictures. Carla, you and everybody else a LDW are fantastic, it looks better than the Big-huge game companies. I'm appauled by this and I'm happy for the return of chiefs, as it looks. Take all the time you want, because I'll wait for something this fantastic!

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#215944 - 02/04/10 02:58 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Caristiona]
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LOL Thanks -- you helped phrase my feelings perfectly!
hehehe rofl
OOOOOH how I'm looking forward (as am certain the team is as well) to that LAST DAY OF WORK on this game!
Can't WAIT!!!! WOO-HOOO!
52 yr old Granny having way too much fun with these games.
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#215945 - 02/04/10 03:23 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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i can't wait smile
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#215946 - 02/04/10 03:43 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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Thank you LDW... the game looks awesome, love the graphics. I can't wait to get it.

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#215947 - 02/04/10 04:00 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: thehappymrs.]
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Thanks so much for the new screen shots LDW. They are superb. I too am wondering about the pole almost like a swing attached to the rocks. That is mind boggling and a dock that obviously needs some repair. As for the mausoleum I love the fact that we will have the pics in previous games I would have trouble after awhile what the person looked like and putting a face to the name. I also like the accept reject button for the villagers. since we will only be able to have 5 to start apparently it is good we can pick and choose to get a rather fair mix for the jobs that we need to have done. As with the 1st screen shot I see lots of possibilities for puzzles to be solved and tasks to be accomplished. So it should be a really incredible game. I hope the next news we hear from LDW will be the date and time that we can start purchasing because with the latest screen shots I have enough food for my over active imagination. And I am anticipating hours and hours of fun.
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#215948 - 02/04/10 04:05 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: skipper45mn]
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Ah, VV4! Love the screen shots!
Hope the game comes out soon. 98% ^_^
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#215949 - 02/04/10 04:10 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krelxean]
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Climbing, I think

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#215951 - 02/04/10 04:20 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: henricat1]
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I think you can actually select a nursing villager, so that's a good thing.
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#215952 - 02/04/10 05:39 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Oh My God! this game is going to be AWESOME!
Thanks for the new screen shots....
Have you seen the mausoleum???? I see kids in there....
makes you wonder what happened to them... did they starve?
did they drown... did something on the island get them....

oh no starting to get antsy... but will wait for it

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#215953 - 02/04/10 05:56 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: dixie50]
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Kods in the gravesite, that's different. But you can tell from the screeneys why it took the extra time, on top of them having a baby
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#215954 - 02/04/10 08:19 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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With the mausoleum, will there be graves? Will you see how old were they when they died?

P.S.
Originally Posted By: Carla
We are currently in beta and the game will be out very soon!!
what is beta???
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#215955 - 02/04/10 10:17 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 123isolagirl]
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hope b4 chinese new year come out~~ haha~~ XD

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#215956 - 02/04/10 10:42 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: oOJosephOo]
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Is it just me or is the purple fish a flying fish?

Oh and also, I can see the dendrology thingy tech bar, but whats that stone relief depicting a tree with 2 persons on it for? Seems you can fill that one up also, maybe if you further your dendrology bar, you learn more about trees, or in this case, The Tree Of Life. This could enable you to do more stuff or tricks with the tree wich would fill up the slate?


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#215957 - 02/04/10 10:57 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: syrae]
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OMG...I'm ready to yell right now for this game laugh



Just kidding laugh

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#215958 - 02/04/10 11:07 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: oOJosephOo]
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what is beta???

Beta testing is the final stage before the game is released. When a program is first written it is tested only by a few people, usually all within the company. That's called an alpha release. It is then tested by a larger group of people who look out for bugs and make suggestions for possible improvements. That's the beta release. Sometimes a company can make several beta releases available in fairly quick succession for re-testing as bugs are fixed and areas are polished up. The main advantage of the larger group is that they can find out how it runs on a variety of computers, and it is more likely that bugs will be spotted.

Some beta tests are "open betas", which anyone can join in so long as they don't mind using unfinished software. LDW, though, uses "closed betas", where they invite the testers individully. See the Beta Testing thread for more information.

Don't get too excited because it's in the final stage and expect VV4 to be out tomorrow! There really is no way for the developer to tell when a beta test will be over, because it depends a lot on bugs found and their severity. I've taken part in several beta tests for other software, and the testing periods ranged from a couple of weeks to over a year.
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#215966 - 02/04/10 04:51 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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Looks Epic!!

laugh Cant wait
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#215969 - 02/04/10 05:19 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Hello54321]
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can't wait for the game! smile

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#215971 - 02/04/10 06:58 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: ]
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I can't wait!

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#215977 - 02/04/10 08:52 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Psycolgy99]
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I can see from all the posts that the servers for LDW are going to be busy the first day of release. Everyone is lining up for their copy of the game; and, I think, three will be plenty who will not do the trial.

Me, I'm going straight for the full download; don't need trials for LDW games.
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#215979 - 02/04/10 09:04 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: QuickStorm]
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#215983 - 02/04/10 11:35 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: QuickStorm]
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Originally Posted By: QuickStorm
I can see from all the posts that the servers for LDW are going to be busy the first day of release. Everyone is lining up for their copy of the game; and, I think, three will be plenty who will not do the trial.

Me, I'm going straight for the full download; don't need trials for LDW games.


I've got my birthday money set aside already, just awaiting (as patiently as I can--just picture me with tapping fingers asking "Is it done yet?" every few minutes) The screen pics are wonderfully tantalizing grin

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#215989 - 02/04/10 11:59 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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Originally Posted By: QuickStorm
I can see from all the posts that the servers for LDW are going to be busy the first day of release. Everyone is lining up for their copy of the game; and, I think, three will be plenty who will not do the trial.

Me, I'm going straight for the full download; don't need trials for LDW games.

Me too, I know it'll be a really nice game!
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#215990 - 02/05/10 12:07 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: halidog]
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I know! I just saw the screenshots, and they look awesome! By the way, arnie, I was wondering if you have graphic designers in your company. I want to be a game designer(mostly for graphics) and I don't know much about designing games, though I have used my dad's old software, Bryce2, but I'm not that good.

I wonder what the selecting villagers thing is for? Maybe you can select the people to start your tribe! Or it could be for selecing a family. I AM SOOOO EXITED!!!!!!!


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#215993 - 02/05/10 12:23 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: horsecrazy123]
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I tried vv3 and vf, but I know I'm going to buy this one the moment it comes out.


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#215995 - 02/05/10 02:17 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Yes, this looks amazing !!!! AGHHHHHH!!! smile... i was getting a littlt discouraged for a moment there but this boosts my spirts again... only depends if the beat runs smoothly ! smile
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#215996 - 02/05/10 02:28 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: VVFanatic]
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I think that's how most people feel, I just can't get over the kids in the masoleum.
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#215998 - 02/05/10 03:34 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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100% done, but still in beta! I CANT WAIT LOL


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#215999 - 02/05/10 03:49 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: anyonebutme]
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#216000 - 02/05/10 04:01 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Toon Link]
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100% done, just needs to get out of beta, possibly a few weeks though.
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#216001 - 02/05/10 04:12 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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100% done. i cant what i wold yell for vv4 to be down grin
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#216002 - 02/05/10 04:37 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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Wow now anytime we can start downloading (hope so)...
i am waiting to play the Game Now
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#216003 - 02/05/10 04:48 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: arnie]
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what is beta???


Don't get too excited because it's in the final stage and expect VV4 to be out tomorrow! There really is no way for the developer to tell when a beta test will be over, because it depends a lot on bugs found and their severity. I've taken part in several beta tests for other software, and the testing periods ranged from a couple of weeks to over a year.


Over a year!?! cry Oh man! I really hope not! I can't WAIT to get my hands on this game! I've been dying for it, ever since I "finished" my first full game of VV3! laugh laugh laugh

I'm excited, ignited,
on fire with my greed!
I so want this game!
Can't you all feel my need?

It looks so intriguing!
I just can't wait to play!
I'll just sit here waiting,
for that glorious day!

When I get to download it!
To play hours on end!
To come to the forum,
again and again.

For help I will come,
or to just share my joy.
Over the thrilling new tricks,
I will want to employ!

Thank you LDW!
Thank you indeed!
Now please hurry up!
Can't you just feel our need?
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#216004 - 02/05/10 05:46 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Rockmower]
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LOL rockmower !!!!! awesome poem as always and i for one feel your need as i am sure most everyone else here does. VV4 being this close is SO tantalizing that it almost makes me forget about wanting to get to Lt. commander in STO. love the pics carla and can't wait to hit the buy now button grin
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#216005 - 02/05/10 07:11 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Caristiona]
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Oh boy! I had begun to lose hope! laugh

I can't wait for this game to come out!
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#216006 - 02/05/10 07:16 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Caristiona]
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Originally Posted By: arnie
Don't get too excited because it's in the final stage and expect VV4 to be out tomorrow! There really is no way for the developer to tell when a beta test will be over, because it depends a lot on bugs found and their severity. I've taken part in several beta tests for other software, and the testing periods ranged from a couple of weeks to over a year.

OMG! Hope it's not 1 year!!! frown If I wait for another month I'll explode! LOL smile
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#216007 - 02/05/10 07:18 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 123isolagirl]
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Originally Posted By: 123isolagirl
....If I wait for another month I'll explode! LOL smile
And THEN what a mess we will have! laugh
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#216008 - 02/05/10 08:38 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: GymnastMaybe]
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i am so exited but can LDW work VV4 a little faster? PLEASE!
i have been waiting one year for this smile


GET A MOVE ON LDW one more and i completed the vv seres unless there will be a VV5 and VV6 ... COME ON!!
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#216009 - 02/05/10 08:46 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: melly:)]
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Not only does LDW provide us with quality games and fantastic customer service, they also improve our vocabulary! I had no IDEA what "dendrology" was! I feel smarter now!

Starting tomorrow, I have 3 weeks of vacation. I can't think of a better way to spend it!

If it's NOT out by then (and I'd rather have the most perfect game they can make and wait a bit, rather than get a half-done one with lots of problems now), I will just enjoy it that much longer, playing before and after work.

The screen shots are amazing!! Oh what fun to have new peeps to play with!
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#216010 - 02/05/10 08:52 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: ajuma]
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Originally Posted By: ajuma
Not only does LDW provide us with quality games and fantastic customer service, they also improve our vocabulary!

Yes!!! I saw "Mausoleum" in one of the screenshots and looked it up! It means "a large tomb" or something like that.
P.S. Please don't call me stupid just because I didn't know what is a mausoleum, I'm only 10 years old!


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#216011 - 02/05/10 08:53 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: ajuma]
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this is awesome with the new screenshots. this morning i had been looking at the previews page and it still said 98%. wow now it says 100%. feel incredibly lucky to get new screenies the other day and an update to the previews page today. way to go LDW
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#216012 - 02/05/10 09:01 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: skipper45mn]
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Just a little joke here: After beta stage, it'll go into gamma stage. then delta. then... If you don't know what I'm talking about, click here.
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#216013 - 02/05/10 09:50 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: GymnastMaybe]
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Great poem Rockmower! I need that game!

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#216017 - 02/05/10 11:44 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 123isolagirl]
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Originally Posted By: 123isolagirl
Just a little joke here: After beta stage, it'll go into gamma stage. then delta. then... If you don't know what I'm talking about, click here.

I've never seen a gamma release, but some software I've tested does move from beta to RC release (Release Candidate) when the developer feels the program is almost ready to be released but not quite. Generally, no new features will be added but some bugs might still need to be squashed.

I'm sure Arthur won't do that, though! smile

Quote:
Please don't call me stupid just because I didn't know what is a mausoleum, I'm only 10 years old!

There's nothing stupid about not knowing what a mausoleum is. I'm sure that plenty of adults don't know the word either. What proves that you're not stupid is that you looked it up.
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#216021 - 02/05/10 12:21 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: arnie]
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Originally Posted By: arnie

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Please don't call me stupid just because I didn't know what is a mausoleum, I'm only 10 years old!

There's nothing stupid about not knowing what a mausoleum is. I'm sure that plenty of adults don't know the word either. What proves that you're not stupid is that you looked it up.



Agree, agree, agree!!! As a teacher, I have FAR too many students who won't go the extra step to look up something they don't know. THEY are the...well, I won't say it...

123isolagirl, YOU are the smart one! You took the time to look it up, AND you remember what it means! You're 10 steps ahead of your classmates!!
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#216022 - 02/05/10 12:25 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: arnie]
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What a nice surprise! I've been flat out and only remembering to come here every couple of days.

So it looks like we get to hand-pick our starting villagers. Nice! I wonder if we HAVE to choose a woman nursing a baby? I'd rather have her work for a while, but I've managed for 3 games so far, so I guess I'll manage again wink

The main picture looks so different now that it's in colour. What IS that orange glow that's coming from inside the cave? At least, it looks like it's coming from a cave behind/beside him. Is the chief calling the villagers to follow him, is he standing there and watching over them, or is he bidding them goodbye?

I really like the interface going across the top and bottom of the screen. Seems like you can see more, and could be easier for scrolling longer distances too.

Good luck to the testers and to the bug fixers smile

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#216024 - 02/05/10 12:59 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: slh]
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So it looks like we get to hand-pick our starting villagers.
That would be fun, although it might cause some problems with some people new to the VV games. Imagine if they picked all five as mothers with a baby for instance! The poor things would starve to death in short order. (Unless mothers can do more things in VV4 than in earlier versions.) Or if they picked all women or all men ...

I expect an all-kids group might survive on mushrooms alone and might be able to find enough duplicate collectibles to get some extra tech points, but it would be touch-and-go.
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#216025 - 02/05/10 02:22 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: arnie]
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I hope its out really soon. I am due to have my first baby in another week and was really hoping to play at least a little before my little bundle of joy arrives!

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#216026 - 02/05/10 02:35 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: pumpkin_28]
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i knew it was going to be good but it looks AMAZING! im all excited again now! the mausoleum is a great idea and i like the fact that you can select your villagers but i suppose u'd have to be careful if its like VF and you're selecting your tribe. i really cant wait for VV4!
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#216036 - 02/05/10 05:27 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: pumpkin_28]
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Originally Posted By: pumpkin_28
I hope its out really soon. I am due to have my first baby in another week and was really hoping to play at least a little before my little bundle of joy arrives!

Congratulations! laugh

I suspect you're right; you won't have much time to play VV after the arrival. I suppose the release of the new game is a little like that. The doctors might predict a date, but you can be never sure of the exact day of arrival. wink

If you can, do pop back to keep us informed.
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#216042 - 02/05/10 06:20 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Rockmower]
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Originally Posted By: Rockmower
Thank you LDW!
Thank you indeed!
Now please hurry up!
Can't you just feel our need?

hihi Rockmower you're soo creative grin

Pumpkin: Congrats laugh how exciting your live must be!! a bundle of joy on the way AND a brandnew VV to come, you can play while it sleeps ... laugh (double joy)yeah! please keep us posted?

Just maybe ... the selecting villagers thing is to select a group of villagers who will go on safari in the woods or on a raft fishing at sea??? anybody wonders about the doc that needs repair? Seems to me there can be a boat or raft that picks villagers up just there to go fishing? rafting?

All those screenies look so intriquing ...

Can't wait is what you hear a lot these days, but still we will AND we do ... wink
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#216044 - 02/05/10 06:39 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: GymnastMaybe]
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It' looks good and even looking better than the others. "Way you go LDW". LDW bound to make lots of improvement each game as they come out, thats why we look forward to each and every one. laugh
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#216047 - 02/05/10 06:58 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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That's awesome! You need to try VV2, though. I completed the game in the demo on my dad's iphone, even though I could only have a population of 8. grin

Congrats, pumkin 28! Is it a boy or girl? And I agree with Mbee. You can play VV4 while your baby sleeps. grin


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#216050 - 02/05/10 07:48 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: horsecrazy123]
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Thanks guys! I imagine I'll get some playing in while the baby sleeps, lol. I'm having a little girl and am most anxiously awaiting her arrival. As Arnie said, some dates just aren't predictable, so it cuold be another couple of weeks yet. I am now home relaxing on mat leave so it would be lovely to play vv4 beforehand!

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#216051 - 02/05/10 08:36 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: arnie]
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Originally Posted By: arnie
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So it looks like we get to hand-pick our starting villagers.
That would be fun, although it might cause some problems with some people new to the VV games. Imagine if they picked all five as mothers with a baby for instance! The poor things would starve to death in short order. (Unless mothers can do more things in VV4 than in earlier versions.) Or if they picked all women or all men ...

I expect an all-kids group might survive on mushrooms alone and might be able to find enough duplicate collectibles to get some extra tech points, but it would be touch-and-go.
I would imagine that the tutorial/help that the games thus far have provided would continue to be a feature in this game, and if the hand-picking villagers idea rings true, I'm sure the game would suggest a good combination of kids, women and men. smile
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#216052 - 02/05/10 08:54 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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I am looking forward to this. Will the villagers live longer than before? This is going to be another smash hit in virtual games. Thanks! smile
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#216056 - 02/05/10 11:24 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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I am very Interseted in why you need to select five villagers... maybe that was at the beginning of the game and you may pick the villagers you want for the game, like in Virtual Families! I absolutely cannot wait until the game is out... maybe this time though I won't get so crazy that I am up exactly when it comes out... smile
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#216058 - 02/05/10 11:50 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Nora Willow]
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I'm guessing you can select them to start, and maybe to explore some new place.
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#216059 - 02/06/10 12:03 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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The screens look amazing, looking forward to the real deal!

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#216060 - 02/06/10 12:06 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Nora Willow]
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Originally Posted By: Nora Willow
... I absolutely cannot wait until the game is out... maybe this time though I won't get so crazy that I am up exactly when it comes out... smile


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#216061 - 02/06/10 12:27 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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In the "grayed out" portion of learning, there is a water wheel. Wonder what this could mean. Does it have something to do with the first screen shot and we saw what appeared to be a dried up river bed running to the tree? Hmm, got my curiosity going.

And I think maybe the pick 5 is your starting villagers. When you compare the ones pictured to the ones in the water at what is clearly the start of the game, at least 2 of the 3 are the same as the pick 5 shown.

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#216064 - 02/06/10 12:29 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Gamemastr1]
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New pictures and it is at 100%!The beta testers are so lucky to have the game right now! I hope there isn't any problems in the game so they finish faster.

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#216065 - 02/06/10 12:30 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: arnie]
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Originally Posted By: arnie
Originally Posted By: 123isolagirl
Just a little joke here: After beta stage, it'll go into gamma stage. then delta. then... If you don't know what I'm talking about, click here.

I've never seen a gamma release, but some software I've tested does move from beta to RC release (Release Candidate) when the developer feels the program is almost ready to be released but not quite. Generally, no new features will be added but some bugs might still need to be squashed.

I'm sure Arthur won't do that, though! smile


Kidding!
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#216069 - 02/06/10 01:12 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 123isolagirl]
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The first screenshot looks like there is a glare of light nd tht he is leading towards a mountain ... or a (volcano) wink
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#216071 - 02/06/10 01:38 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Nat1234]
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Originally Posted By: Nat1234
New pictures and it is at 100%!The beta testers are so lucky to have the game right now! I hope there isn't any problems in the game so they finish faster.


Originally Posted By: Excerpt from The Royal Court Follies
Now off to the Fortress went Barb Lady Fair.
She checked the Keyboard of Justice, and the other tools there.
Ascended, she then, to a very big chair!
She had Mac's on the Right, and on the left were PC's!
A wall full of monitors, to assess what she sees!
Then in a very soft voice, that yet rang in the air,
Summoned forth Princess Geeks, to enter the Lair!

Then in dashed young Krystal and her close friend HP!
Riding Shiny new Laptops, and dancing with glee!
They held high Laser Mouses, and the latest Smart Phones,
And started looking for Beta's to help sing their song.
For by singing a chant, and chanting in rhyme,
they could quickly destroy any bugs that they find!


Quick! Everyone start humming to help those lucky beta's destroy those nasty bugs!
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#216073 - 02/06/10 01:55 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Rockmower]
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ok!

i just can't wait for the game to come out!

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#216074 - 02/06/10 02:19 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: ]
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I know how you feel. I cant wait for the release. Woo Hoo its 100%
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#216082 - 02/06/10 04:03 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 123isolagirl]
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WOW! This is sweet. Thanks a bunch for the update.

Originally Posted By: QuickStorm
I can see from all the posts that the servers for LDW are going to be busy the first day of release. Everyone is lining up for their copy of the game; and, I think, three will be plenty who will not do the trial.
Me, I'm going straight for the full download; don't need trials for LDW games.
Right there with you.
Any idea if this will be released on Big Fish? I have game credits there, but will buy it here first if it will take too long for BF to get it.

Originally Posted By: 123isolagirl
P.S. Please don't call me stupid just because I didn't know what is a mausoleum, I'm only 10 years old!
The only reason I know what it is is because I read a lot. If it wasn't for that, I would have to look it up to. And I am 34. lol.
The fact that you looked it up shows how smart you are.

Originally Posted By: arnie
I expect an all-kids group might survive on mushrooms alone and might be able to find enough duplicate collectibles to get some extra tech points, but it would be touch-and-go.
Thanks for putting that idea in my head. Now I will have to try it. After I beat the game once though wink


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#216084 - 02/06/10 04:38 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie001]
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looks like there is day and night!!*HAPPY DANCE*YAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!cant wait to buy it wink

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#216086 - 02/06/10 05:19 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: GaryTheSnail]
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I dont see night and day. I only see day and whan it is raining it looks darker but it is still daylight same as VV3.
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#216087 - 02/06/10 05:24 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: red-dragomn1]
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I hope there's night and day. I also like the idea of a telescope being built ( look at the science technology. I also want to be able to train doctors.
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#216089 - 02/06/10 06:11 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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This looks like it will be yet another amazing VV game I can't wait. I barely ever have free time to play games on the computer anymore but for this, I'll make time =)

But I'm a bit confused. Where is everyone seeing that they are 100% done? The website I;'m looking at only says 98% ....

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#216090 - 02/06/10 06:14 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: VV3fan331]
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Go to the preview page at www.ldw.com
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#216093 - 02/06/10 06:39 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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hi

nope 98% done
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#216096 - 02/06/10 06:41 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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Are you looking at the ldw preview page?
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#216097 - 02/06/10 07:04 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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yes i`m looking at the preview page and it 98% done and i`m 99.9999999% rite
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#216098 - 02/06/10 07:07 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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I see 100% and "in beta" on both the LDW site and the Virtual Villager preview site.


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#216099 - 02/06/10 07:32 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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I had the same problem. Try going to the preview page and then press your browser's refresh button, worked for me maybe it will for you too.

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#216101 - 02/06/10 07:39 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: greeneyedcutie]
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it did work thx laugh
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#216102 - 02/06/10 07:44 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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I wonder if the water wheel creates some form of electricity. Or if it relates to the swing think on the rock, or the dock.
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#216103 - 02/06/10 07:46 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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yer it wold be cool so you can have some lite
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#216107 - 02/06/10 11:21 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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WOW! The screenshots are amazing!
It seems that the 2-month delay did make a very magnificent VV4!!
Can't wait!!

OOH! I already have predictions based on the Tech screenie:
Dendrology- obviously needed for the "Tree of Life"
Food Mastery - to avoid poisonous food/ gather better food??
Science - Lvl 3 needed for astronomy - also something to do with the "Tree of Life"
Medicine - solve the very low fertility rate/ something to do with the Tree of "LIFE"
Construction - to build huts or an observatory??
Learning - To help build this wheel near the waterfall??





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#216108 - 02/06/10 11:30 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: PSHS28]
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Notice Lvl 1 Medicine - a man and a woman with flowers...
MARRIAGE!!!!
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#216113 - 02/06/10 02:06 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: PSHS28]
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They've shown in the other VV's a man and a woman holding a baby together, so don't get your hopes up. smile
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#216114 - 02/06/10 02:14 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Havetia]
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But look closely on the happy couple holding hands together with flowers between them on the medicine screen! Plus, they're wearing white.

I guess if it really meant Marriages, they could have posted a screenshot about it.
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#216115 - 02/06/10 03:45 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: PSHS28]
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Just had to pop in to practice my "EXCITED" typing technic when they announce the game has been released.
The song... "I'm waiting... (I'm waiting) for the game I love..." comes to mind (Snow White & Seven Dwarfs tune)
roflmbo laugh

Actually, just cheering the team on while pacing the floor outside their offices.
You know what they say about the "squeaky wheel".
Are we squeaking too loud? LOL
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An Old Anxious Granny! tee-hee
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#216116 - 02/06/10 03:57 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Serafinos]
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Thank you team LDW smile my wait is finally over no wait.. how much time Beta testing gonna take any idea ?

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#216118 - 02/06/10 04:35 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Originally Posted By: luke gates
I hope there's night and day. I also like the idea of a telescope being built ( look at the science technology. I also want to be able to train doctors.


I think it is distinctly possible that there will be day and night in this game. Remember, they introduced it in Virtual Families for the first time. If there IS astronomy involved in some way, how cool is it that we could only advance in the skill during the nighttime hours while the stars are visible. This would add a whole new interesting wrinkle to the game dont you think?

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#216119 - 02/06/10 04:51 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: EMMA2424]
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yep agree, there IS a telescope on the science-screen, but before stars beeing able to show themselves it HAS to be night ...

oooooooooh my I'm getting more excited and curious every minute ...

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Originally Posted By: 123isolagirl
Yes!!! I saw "Mausoleum" in one of the screenshots and looked it up! It means "a large tomb" or something like that.P.S. Please don't call me stupid just because I didn't know what is a mausoleum, I'm only 10 years old!

I never would have guessed you are 10 years old, you are SOOO smart!!
please remember IsolaGirl: There ARE no stupid questions, ONLY stupid answers wink
btw: I looked it up myself too laugh


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#216122 - 02/06/10 05:18 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Mbee]
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looks amazing! can't wait to play it!!!
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#216123 - 02/06/10 05:23 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: greeneyedcutie]
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Originally Posted By: greeneyedcutie
I had the same problem. Try going to the preview page and then press your browser's refresh button, worked for me maybe it will for you too.


Thanks that worked for me too. I was looking at the virtual villagers website not the ldw site. But the LDW site does say 100% without having to refresh... Can't wait!

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#216128 - 02/06/10 07:24 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: VV3fan331]
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I wonder if we can build a large hut in this game. I also wonder if mr. Boggles is going to be in it. And what's the special liquid ( stew, potions for vv2, vv3.) or maybe both.
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#216129 - 02/06/10 08:07 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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when looking at all the tech sceenie did anyone notice under science what looked like the blueprint board as in vv3 it right before the telescope and in farming the different modes of transport sure is intriquing
so much that appears to be new but i still wonder what the collections will be and what the special puzzle will be. am already getting ready to camp out at puter to get in line for the game once i know the day and time. way to go ldw
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#216130 - 02/06/10 08:38 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: skipper45mn]
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Originally Posted By: skipper45mn
when looking at all the tech sceenie did anyone notice under science what looked like the blueprint board as in vv3 it right before the telescope

I did. Maybe the villagers will have to build something really big like the statue in VV3 or something like the bath.In the screen shot with the beach where the rocks are might be a place for some kind of big project. Also, I hope there is night and new food resources. Lets see we already know that they will be able to fish...

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#216133 - 02/06/10 09:33 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Nat1234]
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For how long though? Algae appeared in vv2.
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#216134 - 02/06/10 09:41 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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yes it did and we had to work on the tech etc. to get rid of it. there will in all likelyhood be some disaster we will have to deal with to feed our villagers; algae in vv2 the sharks in vv3 also in vv2 we had the birds to get rid of so we could get the crops instead of them.

hey i just noticed in the beach scene a second rock formation with what appears to be a bamboo swing thing on it too. curiouser and curiouser


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#216136 - 02/06/10 10:00 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: skipper45mn]
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Did anyone notice how in the drawing there are three rock formations just like the ones in the screen shot, but it only shows two but whatever. Just thought that was neat. Oh and now I am definatly sure there is going to be daylight and night because when I looked at the tech screen shot, on the last level of dendrology it shows a moon with a star on the left corner and a sun on the right corner. I am so happy!
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#216138 - 02/06/10 10:06 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Nat1234]
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Also, if you look in part of the greyed out part of the Science tech, you can see a villager with a telescope!

And I don't think those are blueprints in the middle part of Science. It looks more like a blackboard, because if you look at it close enough, there's diagrams and scientific formula and a drawing of a telescope. grin I'm getting SO EXCITED!!!!
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#216139 - 02/06/10 11:08 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Carla]
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Howdy All,

This is my first post. YAY.

I'm looking at the purple fish in the water and thinking that maybe one of the items that children can collect might be fish. In previous VV games we could not see the fish that the adult's would get until the adult had come out of the water. So maybe the kids will be collecting Isola fish that we saw in Fish Tycoon. If that's the case I wonder if we might also see some Isola plants from Plant Tycoon - either for collection or use in stews/potions/etc.

The new question is... If kids do pick up fish are they for collection or will they work like mushrooms??

Just thinking. Its fun to see all the ideas and guesses about what we will see in the game. Can't wait to find out for real.

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#216141 - 02/06/10 11:53 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: CareyKent]
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That's an interesting idea, but kids can't walk on water.
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#216142 - 02/07/10 12:00 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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Maybe in VV4 the kids will be able to swim.
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#216143 - 02/07/10 12:08 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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That would be cool. And a gc wouldn't be bad if it didn't throw many parties.
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#216144 - 02/07/10 12:10 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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It cood be or like in vv3 14 yerolds cood work as famers and they
, cood Fish so maybe they cood collectec collection ???
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#216145 - 02/07/10 12:13 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie .C]
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I personally highly doubt that anything that you immediately connect with another of the VV games (i.e. gong, GC, statue) will be repeated. It's just not LDW's style.
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#216148 - 02/07/10 12:41 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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Hello everyone,
first post laugh

Anyway by looking at the tech picture and seeing the telescope I'm pretty sure that there will be a day/night function. I wonder what else there will be.....

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#216149 - 02/07/10 12:55 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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laugh yey! ive been waiting soooo long to see another update! im excited again!
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#216151 - 02/07/10 01:14 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 34liger98]
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The possibility of day and night in VV4 is great since there is a telescope.

The 3 rock formations on the map in the sea reflects the 2 rock formations in another screenshot where they are trying to fish. Must be something significant to a puzzle.

Oh yeah! The 1st sneak peek shows a tribal chief over a tribe in the night. the huts are lighting.


Edited by PSHS28 (02/07/10 01:17 AM)
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#216152 - 02/07/10 01:38 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: PSHS28]
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The rocks from the fishing preview are not the same as the three little ones in the one with the 'chief'. The ones in the fishing preview are too close to the dock!
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#216157 - 02/07/10 02:57 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: PSHS28]
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What's the big deal about night and day? I personaly would hate to see night time. Would be a pain to find collectables in the dark. Plus, wouldn't your villagers need to sleep?
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#216159 - 02/07/10 05:59 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: 123isolagirl]
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beta is "in-trying" or LDW stuff is now trying the game whether it has bugs or not. :-).

You guys just can imagine how EXCITED i am about this!. Since the first preview by Carla, we took 47 days for next preview, and also from 98 - 100%

I hope that the game wouldn't release 47 days after this preview were posted, and i believe, it will released soon smile

I still love those screenshots! The mausoleum rocks! Yeah, it is more 'modern' than the roster of the dead in VV3.

I also spots some "wooden jetty" like thing. And also, the sea looks deeper when the wooden jetty is there! LDW are so genius

I have a guaranteed that VIRTUAL VILLAGERS SERIES will be a grand hit for gamers since the released of 4th installment. This is because the differences between each game, and also, LDW makes us curious on every mysteries and stories in the game, and make us want to know more about Isola!


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#216166 - 02/07/10 07:13 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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I just noticed in the 3 screen shot, there is a button for trophies. I don't remember that being an option before. Wonder, is it for reaching mile stones for things we control such as reaching a certain population or collecting so many mushrooms? Are they earned by things we don't have so much control over such as villagers that have accomplished a certain task such as caught so many fish etc....the possibilities are endless.


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#216167 - 02/07/10 07:25 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: keri]
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Maybe it's like ft, where you get trophies for the magical fish.
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#216168 - 02/07/10 08:53 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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maybe its like vv3 where you got recognition ...trophies or achievements or whatever they were called... for doing things like getting 1,000,000 tech point or collecting 500 mushrooms or what have you.
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#216170 - 02/07/10 02:24 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Caristiona]
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lol that trophy's button was in the very first screenshot and we talked about everything else but it. i am ashamed to say i never noticed it. was to busy looking at the tree and the waterfall and the moat and everything else i guess
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#216171 - 02/07/10 02:31 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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Was thinking about the kids in the mausoleum and it led me to a theory. I think we have all made the assumption that that screen shot was from later in the game after we have lost some villagers. But suppose it is from the start of the game and those are the villagers that inhabited that portion of the island before our new tribes arrival and our new tribe has buried them.

Our new friends arrive in some fashion that has stranded them and they find the whole island dead or dying at the start of the game, including those villagers they had to bury. They then disscover the "Tree Of Life" is not giving off the energy it once did to substain life and their only chance for survival is to find out and correct whatever is killing the "Tree of Life"

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#216172 - 02/07/10 02:39 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: keri]
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nice thought however how would they know the names of the dead. of course i suppose they could have given them any old name. i rather think they are tribe members there are events which can claim lives if we choose wrong and if the one that gets the event is a child which has occurred in other vv games the child could have died.
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#216173 - 02/07/10 03:53 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: skipper45mn]
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I am just so exited to see more in-game screenshots! I can't wait!!!!!!!
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#216174 - 02/07/10 03:54 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: skipper45mn]
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I have an idea. If there is night time then maybe all of the collectables glow in the dark when it is night.Like in the daytime the mushrooms look normal but at night they glow so you can find them.
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#216176 - 02/07/10 03:59 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Nat1234]
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I think so, highlighted by moonlight and stars grin
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#216180 - 02/07/10 06:03 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Mbee]
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I hope there is night and day that would be a great feature. I wonder if we can build an observatory on the large rocks.
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#216183 - 02/07/10 06:35 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: red-dragomn1]
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I'm probably going to look at the heads in the heads pngs first and pick all rare headed villagers, if you do indeed get to decide who your starting villagers are...
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#216184 - 02/07/10 06:44 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: keri]
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Originally Posted By: keri
Was thinking about the kids in the mausoleum and it led me to a theory. I think we have all made the assumption that that screen shot was from later in the game after we have lost some villagers. But suppose it is from the start of the game and those are the villagers that inhabited that portion of the island before our new tribes arrival and our new tribe has buried them.


That thought is nicer than what I suspect might actually account for the children in the mausoleum. I suspect that either one of their trial tribes died en masse or that a tribe was allowed to die in order to test the mausoleum's programming (and show us greedy fans a screenshot depicting what the mausoleum will look like after we have a few villagers in it of course. smile )

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#216185 - 02/07/10 07:06 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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i think you might be right knksmiles about the mausoleum and why there would be children in there smile

if we have guessed right about there being a telescope/observatory do you think we would be able to see constellations?
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#216189 - 02/07/10 07:55 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: angelbonzo]
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Perhaps but I wouldn't count on it. It would be a little difficult to see the sky if the only thing we see is the village.

I wonder if the wheel from the tech screen shot goes on the river?
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#216205 - 02/08/10 03:01 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Carla]
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Hey everyone, if you haven't played Virtual Families you should - it becomes night in that game and I am assuming the moon keeps things lit enough so that collectibles are easily found even at night...no worries if there is a day/night type thing within VV 4 you can still find collectibles! I like the nighttime aspect of it.

Waiting on pins and needles!!!
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#216218 - 02/08/10 07:53 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: bfunky123]
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Originally Posted By: bfunky123
Hey everyone, if you haven't played Virtual Families you should - it becomes night in that game and I am assuming the moon keeps things lit enough so that collectibles are easily found even at night...no worries if there is a day/night type thing within VV 4 you can still find collectibles! I like the nighttime aspect of it.

Waiting on pins and needles!!!


Tried VF. I didn't care for it. Bought it for my mom though. She loves it.


I can understand why people want day and night, it would be a neat feature. I am just saying that I wouldn't want it in game unless your villagers had to sleep. Having them work all night long without a rest would ruin the game for me.

Sorry if that sounds selfish.


Edited by Jamie001 (02/08/10 07:56 AM)
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#216219 - 02/08/10 08:19 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie001]
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That doesn't sound selfish at all! It sounds caring... for the villagers, at least! smile
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#216227 - 02/08/10 06:06 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Jamie001]
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Originally Posted By: Jamie001
I can understand why people want day and night, it would be a neat feature. I am just saying that I wouldn't want it in game unless your villagers had to sleep. Having them work all night long without a rest would ruin the game for me.

Sorry if that sounds selfish.


That doesn't sound selfish. I am with you on not particularly caring whether there is a day/night. I would be a bit frustrated to have 8 hrs pass with little or no research gained when attempting to solve the inevitable food crisis because all my little people were sleeping. At the same time, if there was night and I didn't let my little friends sleep, I would feel a bit cruel.

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#216229 - 02/08/10 06:45 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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If there is day and night, I would imagine it would work in a similar way to VF, so you could switch it around at night for near-perpetual day until your tribe was safe. smile
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#216231 - 02/08/10 08:33 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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Check out Gamezebo. The preview page talks about the tree of Life! We must be getting closer............

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#216232 - 02/08/10 09:14 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: EMMA2424]
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Well the game is at 100% all right smile
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#216246 - 02/09/10 12:46 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: EMMA2424]
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Originally Posted By: EMMA2424
Check out Gamezebo. The preview page talks about the tree of Life! We must be getting closer............


Thanks for the heads up! Awesome preview, now even more excited than before.

Makes me think that a nursing mom will be able to do something (collect food), hard to think they would give you the ability to choose a tribe of nursing moms that would just starve to death. Probably a ready food source as well, in the event you do have your tribe start with nursing moms, they probably couldn't work for the food so you would have to have enough to last a couple of years.


Edited by keri (02/09/10 01:00 AM)

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#216248 - 02/09/10 12:52 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: keri]
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Ooooh! That preview is pretty good. It actually makes me more inclined to get the game, once it's out. I've had a few doubts (some of you may know that I turned down VV3 because of such doubts) but that preview cleared up at least one of them!!
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#216249 - 02/09/10 01:50 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Krystal]
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Great preview on Gamezebo... Really can't wait now. Could be interesting trying with all kids to start. smile

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#216255 - 02/09/10 03:26 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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That preview makes me feel even better about VV4. I am so happy it is almost out.
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#216260 - 02/09/10 04:16 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: b0reto]
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I can't wait for the game!!!!! Oh and do u think u guys will ever some out with a VF 2? And if you do I suggest making more random events and having more stuff to do (but don"t worry VF is really fun)
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#216262 - 02/09/10 05:08 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Emerald Cat]
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It would be fun if events happened more often, and i'd like to see mr. Biggles
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#216263 - 02/09/10 05:11 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Emerald Cat]
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Originally Posted By: emerald_cat
I can't wait for the game!!!!! Oh and do u think u guys will ever some out with a VF 2? And if you do I suggest making more random events and having more stuff to do (but don"t worry VF is really fun)


Hey guys let's try to stay on topic here. They give us these sneak peeks so we will have a little idea of what to expect, and (I think) to judge our reactions. This really isn't the place to speculate on other games.
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#216299 - 02/09/10 06:55 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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ive been constantly looking at the screenshots im really excited ! i know its very sad to be this excited over a computer game but nevermind! i also had a look on the gamezebo site and it gives more details on there about VV4 and what the main plot is smile it sounds great!


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#216300 - 02/09/10 07:41 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: angelbonzo]
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#216302 - 02/09/10 09:17 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: knksmiles]
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Looks like gamezebo has now opened a forum for vv4. Hope it means we are very close now
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#216303 - 02/09/10 09:30 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: brikalhal]
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looks like vv4 will be lots of fun. //Off Topic comment removed by moderator//


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#216309 - 02/09/10 11:34 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: kissyl29]
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Since there's a thread for vv4, I think it wil be out within a week or two, I was expecting it to be out in three weeks to a month.
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#216311 - 02/10/10 12:50 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: jonah]
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what exactly is a mausoleum?

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#216312 - 02/10/10 01:18 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: anyonebutme]
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#216316 - 02/10/10 03:46 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: LadyCFII]
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OMG -- BETA at 100% (jumping up & down, squeeling)
Can we make old people, like Mois', crawl on the floor begging, in excitement, mind you ... to GIT-R-DONE anymore than I've already done behind this screen for the past week???
LOL laugh grin grin grin
Have bucks... will spend!

BTW -- hope y'all have a good sense of humor as that was meant in the most loving & praising way! laugh
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#216317 - 02/10/10 05:10 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Serafinos]
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I love the sneak peak from gamezebo.com. It makes me have something to think about until the game actually comes out.
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#216319 - 02/10/10 06:10 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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I didnt see anything on gamezbo that I hadn't ready read. Maybe I'm missing something. But yeah this is the 4th corner of the island


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#216321 - 02/10/10 06:49 AM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Luke Gates]
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OMG OMG OMG!!!! SOOOO excited!!! Thanks guys for sharing the new screenies. Can't wait to play it! I have a feeling that this one will be a lot more difficult which hopefully means it will last longer smile

I'm really intrigued by the new "pick your starting tribe" feature. I think it will really add a layer of fun and/or difficulty once we have completed all the puzzles.

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#216332 - 02/10/10 03:42 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: GaryTheSnail]
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That was my original thought way back when.


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#216333 - 02/10/10 04:06 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Raeperk]
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Well, they've done the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, West)


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#216334 - 02/10/10 04:43 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Serafinos]
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OMG -- BETA at 100% (jumping up & down, squeeling)
Can we make old people, like Mois', crawl on the floor begging, in excitement, mind you ... to GIT-R-DONE anymore than I've already done behind this screen for the past week???
LOL laugh grin grin grin
Have bucks... will spend!

BTW -- hope y'all have a good sense of humor as that was meant in the most loving & praising way! laugh


Its been like that for a while.



Anyway, from one of the screenshots, looks like there will be even more clothing variety than before.

Oh yea, anybody else wondering what that stick with rope on the rock in the ocean screenshot is?


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#216335 - 02/10/10 05:26 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: smjjames]
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Yay! Can't wait for the game. Well I'm going to keep waiting until it comes out! haha. that didnt really make sense?

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#216336 - 02/10/10 05:34 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: ]
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I'm really excited! DUH! lol I know everyone is, Keep up the awesome work LDW!!
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#216343 - 02/10/10 09:44 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: smjjames]
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I want to see what the building that looks like it was made of asphalt.
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#216345 - 02/10/10 10:11 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: EMMA2424]
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You know for the 5 villager select it might be that you get to select your starting villagers?? maybe like in Vf you get to choose your person in the begginning
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#216348 - 02/10/10 11:05 PM Re: Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life - Preview N.2 [Re: Carla]
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Our dear Queen Carla was kind enough to go ahead and open the forum for Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life early. In it, she invites us all to "discuss the sneak peak images and what not," in the forum.

Since this thread continues to draw speculative, and totally off topic comments, I'm going to go ahead and lock it.
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