Well it looks like I'll have company in Hints then if I get stuck... TLC...I'll be starting it right after dinner....Chief, I think you made a good choice, it looks great.

Ana

Manxman - I called customs today to find out what was required to get a game from the states and I was told there is a charge of $8 (can) when it comes thru customs at the border, then it goes to Toronto where you are charged an extra $5 handling charge plus all taxes. It then comes to you with a bill for the extra. So I guess I will be waiting for it to come out here or go to the states to pick it up. very disapointing, I really wanted to get it, maybe bill can tell me when its comign out in canada.

I have tried to get the little movie clip to run (the short and the long one) and after it loads and it says it is playing, it is just blank with no sound. Plus, I have tried downloading the demo, and it will not run for me. So now, I am wondering if this game will run on my computer or not. I have a Nvidia Riva TNT 2 video card. Is there a problem with that card for this game? My computer meets all of the specs listed for the game, but now I'm afraid to order it.
Thanks,
Beth

TLC,
Don't leave us hanging like this. Give us a little preview like the graphics, settings, inventory...anything. I just can't wait until I finish TMOS so I can begin this game.

I'm not TLC, but I'll be happy to give my opinion of the game.
The game is very very spooky and I found myself jumping in my chair even when playing during daytime hours! There is a lot of exploring to do, as you're in a big old mansion. The house reminds me somewhat of a homage to The 7th Guest, only with more scary spots and without those frustrating puzzles. There is a lot of inventory to find and use. The puzzles are not overly difficult, but there is this one maze you eventually will get to that is very hard. It is very neat how you get to the maze in the first place, a very unique idea. I still haven't gotten through it, and ended up with a big headache the one time I tried to navigate it. It looks like there are only 9 save slots, so you will probably have to overwrite previous saves. There are many things to examine on your visit, and not too many people to converse with. You pretty much only have to use the mouse, except when typing in a password or two with the keyboard. It's a "first person" game. I think the visuals are very well done, and the sound effects and music are excellent! I have not finished the game yet, but thus far, the story is very good, and things are falling into place so I know what is going on and what I need to do.

I did have a really, really difficult time installing the game, I think I tried 4 or 5 times before it actually installed, but it was well worth the wait. The disc spun around for quite awhile before I could begin installation, and also the same thing happens when I'm getting ready to play the game--I have to wait a bit for the game to load. (I am running a brand new computer with XP,and SP2, and way more than the minimum specs, my video card is Nvidia GeForce 6800 GTO). Again, it's worth the wait.

Bill has done a great job with this game, and I wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked up by one of the publishers after they get the pleasure of playing it!

Now I just hope some of you will hurry up and start it so you all can give me a hand where I'm stuck in the hints fourm!

Dawn :kiss:

Dawn,
Thanks so much for that mini preview. I can hardly wait to play this one. I hate to hear about the maze but I am sure you or some other Boomer can help me find my way out or send over a saved game(lol). Well today is 1 March and maybe I will have it in my hot little hands by the week end. Thanks again for that very insightful review.

Rusty...yes, it's about monkey/creatures. I can't even begin to say how much I'm loving this game. I do believe I am nearing the end and I don't want it to stop. Totally awesome! Bill, you did GREAT!

Ana

Ah, so it is! I hadn't even read what this game was about until a few minutes ago.

Rusty

For the Canadian folks, I just received my copy in the mail with no extra duties. What I do and have done in the past is to add a comment to the shipper when placing the game order for them to mark a value of 15 dollars plus "gift" on it. So far I've not been charged anything extra.
Now to open it...

Mordack

Happy Birthday, Mordack.

I hope Last Half of Darkness is an all-day birthday cake surprise. Slow down and savor every forkful.

Thank's Becky, my 12 year old daughter say's that I have one more year of youth left. Of coarse I through my cane at her.

Game still installing...taking awhile.


Mordack

The young don't understand what youth is. Just wait until you're as old as I am....

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bryansmom:
[qb] I have tried to get the little movie clip to run (the short and the long one) and after it loads and it says it is playing, it is just blank with no sound. Plus, I have tried downloading the demo, and it will not run for me. So now, I am wondering if this game will run on my computer or not. I have a Nvidia Riva TNT 2 video card. Is there a problem with that card for this game? My computer meets all of the specs listed for the game, but now I'm afraid to order it.

Bryansmom: You and I often have the same problem with some games. I'm having a great deal of difficulty installing. I'm going to work with it a bit, and email the developer.
Thanks,

I received mine yesterday (yay!) and I must say the ambient sounds are very creepy and I was nearly scared to death in the dining room. Love it!

Thanks, Nickie! I was going to order the game, but I think I will wait to find out if it works with my video card. If it needs T & L, then it won't work. We hope to get a new computer this year, so hopefully it will still be around and will work with that one.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Pentium III (or faster)
- 128 MB RAM
- 32 MB Video RAM
- DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
- Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP

Received mine today and my husband almost didn't get his dinner on time. Great game, am really enjoying it. Wonderful story and has scared me a few times. I have a lot of notes and may not need them, but afraid not to have them, just in case.

Hi Carole, I can relate, it was very hard for me to put it away the night I started it. I really wanted to stay up and finish it. I loved the game, it made me jump quite a few times as well and that is not normal for me. Enjoy your evening. I may just decide to replay it tonight.

Ana

Nickie, did you ever get it to run--I was thinking of ordering for myself and MIL but if it is finicky to get to run--then perhaps not!

Finished last night and sorry to see it end. Only thing I did not like was the maze-hate those things. Good job! May play it again myself.

I just finished the game.It was excelent.I too was sorry to see it end.

Loved the game- jumped out of my seat a few times- even when I knew what was coming!

Thank you all for the kind words about my game! Im glad you are enjoying the game.
(I may use some of the quotes) If there is enough positive feedback I may be able to present it to a publisher and distribute it in stores.

Thanks again.
Bill

I ordered mine on the 3rd and got it today! Now that's fast service! I can't wait to play this game...

Did you get a confirmation from Paypal that it went through or are you waiting for a confirmation from Billy? The only email I got from Billy was to tell me it shipped, in the meantime I had the email from Paypal stating it went through.

Ana