iPad on the march

[BubbaK]

I'm thinking sooner June 6th 2013 D-Day

[IainMcNeil]

We just added the facility to show TBD for dates we are not sure of yet. It means we don't have to keep updating and will set a date when we're sure! The plain is to avoid disappointment where you guys are expecting ad ate we've forgotten to update!

[BubbaK]

You know why I picked that date? Ha Ha. Could have picked the invasion of Poland just as easy.

[BubbaK]

Once you start beta testing on something like this, since it's already developed what are you usually looking for, that the programers would not have caught. Is it just play testing the system?

[mysticfm]

Once you start beta testing on something like this, since it's already developed what are you usually looking for, that the programers would not have caught. Is it just play testing the system?

While I don't work for these guys, I've been involved in enough public beta tests from the side of the developer that I'm going to answer anyway, with a paraphrase from the movie "Contact": "There are a million reason we can think of for why we should beta test … but mostly it's for the reasons we CAN'T think of."

[BubbaK]

Like attacking a TigerII with a jeep.

[pipfromslitherine]

There are a large number of technical changes under the hood of the iPad version. So while the core gameplay is identical (runs the same code), there will still be plenty of UI and other "unintended features" to be found and fixed in the beta phase I am sure .

Cheers

Pip

[BubbaK]

I see so while something goes wrong with mystic he would not no why he reporting it to Slitherine, you on the other hand are looking for something that is not working quite right and hopping you don't find it. Pip, PiP and Cheeryo! Bet you haven't heard that before

[glemmi]

There ist probably nothing new about Panzer Corps? But what about Allied Corps? When can we expect it for Mac/iPad?

[lordzimoa]

Just to explain we port the base engine to iPad, this means that all games, expansions and DLC's within the current Panzer Corps game series will come to iPad. So your question is irrelevant if one works on iOS, all will.

We understand the waiting must be painful, for now just enjoy Allied on PC.

It is a big and tough job, but they will come sooner than later. Be sure we let you know asa we have a solid release date!

[macattack]

There ist probably nothing new about Panzer Corps? But what about Allied Corps? When can we expect it for Mac/iPad?

Welcome to Marketing 101 Glemmi, I'll be your instructor, Professor Macattack.

Computer gaming has moved to Pads, and because Apple was the forerunner, largely to iPads. This has not been a small move of the market, this has been a giant move of the market. However, most gaming technology was developed for PC's, so here is our problem class... We have a product line that we developed for PC's that is more popular on iPads. As a good marketer, what do you do?

:::Glemmi raises his hand and shouts, "We release both at the same time!":::

I am sorry Glemmi, but that is the wrong answer. You see market research indicates that if you release both at the same time, the vast majority of consumers will buy the iPad version and not the PC version, even though they own both a PC and an iPad. That would leave us with a product line that we developed, with unrealized sales.

:::Glemmi raises his hand again and shouts, "Unrealized?":::

Excellent question Glemmi. That is a marketing term. It means that those sales are not lost, but we as marketers have to figure out how to get them. In this case, you simply offer the less popular product line for sale before the more popular product line. You will not get the full sales you would have if only releasing the unpopular line, but you will get far more than a simultaneous release with a more popular product line.

:::Glemmi raises his hand again and shouts, "Then we should be p***ssed off at any company that does this, and not buy the product line!:::

Silly Glemmi. The answer to that is No, for two reasons. First, because that is simply good marketing strategy in a free economy. If the company's marketing department did not think of this, then they should be ushered out of their offices and replaced before you are done reading this post. Second, because there was a lot of research, development and costs sunk into the PC product line, those costs have to be recovered. The PC release will probably not cover all of the costs, but it should keep the iPad product line price manageable.

:::Glemmi raises his hand again and shouts, "But how do you pick a price for the iPad release when you know a bunch of people already bought the PC release, but also may want an iPad release, but some only want an iPad version?":::

Woah, slow down Glemmi. That is a good question, but that goes beyond Marketing 101. You are going to have to take my Pricing Strategies class for that answer.

Class dismissed.

[lordzimoa]

Totally wrong, simple truth is the whole PzC engine was never written with an iOS port in mind, so we have been coding and porting for more than year now the software so it can run on iOS and Mac, marketing has nothing whatsover to do with this.

Pure speculation and false statements

[macattack]

Totally wrong, simple truth is the whole PzC engine was never written with an iOS port in mind, so we have been coding and porting for more than year now the software so it can run on iOS and Mac, marketing has nothing whatsover to do with this.

Pure speculation and false statements

Fair enough. I offer my apologies.

[IainMcNeil]

The good news is I have an updated version on iPad. Now the UI is nearly all in though various issues scattered throughout. I can play missions, AI works, campaigns work, PBEM works. No sound yet but its getting there.

[BubbaK]

I have the whole thing with Splastop II but it's not the same as haveing the cuddly thing loaded right on my little iPad with Africa Corp and now Allied Corp I'll just wait for those two (2) games. Sorry I may get them on my computer later just to have them but I will probally wait until I get a good Mac to do it.

[mysticfm]

The good news is I have an updated version on iPad. Now the UI is nearly all in though various issues scattered throughout. I can play missions, AI works, campaigns work, PBEM works. No sound yet but its getting there.

Oh dear … I've just begun to salivate uncontrollably. There must be a reason for that … but what could it be?

[smee106]

Now I've joined the masses of ipad owners I can't wait for this to come out. Are you going to be looking for beta testers for it ?

[hs1611]

Meh!!

I have an Android tablet...

[KeldorKatarn]

Meh!!

I have an Android tablet...

As a developer I can say: Do not expect much in terms of games. Android is a HORRIBLE platform to develop for. I haven't done anything for tablets myself but if I would I'd never consider Android. Every developer I know that's done anything for it has nothing but swear words for it. Sadly. So I think most developers steer clear from that one, especially with iPad being the more lucrative market and Windows tablets coming up which are waaaaay easier to port for.

[hs1611]

I don't and I do. I don't expect PzC on Android but I do expect some other good games. Bear in mind I don't necessarily want to play the same games on Android that I play on my PC.

But I wasn't making fun of iPad users, I was whining because I know not to expect PzC on Android.

On the other hand there are some nice Android games out there. Even some TBS games. Not many but a few.
I've been trying Open Panzer (PG2 clone) and Strategy & Tactics (a mix of Axis & Allies and... something else).

Anyway, I would try PzC on my tablet, if it was available, but I don't really think it would work for me on such a small screen.
I don't even like to play it on my 12'' Notebook.