Peenvogel Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't know how many "old school gamers" are playing Kerbal, but this game is so good that I would like to have a boxed copy of it when it leaves the Alpha stage. It's nice to have internet distribution, but nothing beats a physical copy of the game which I than could add to my shelf collection. I really wouldn't mind to buy the game a second time, just to get a boxed version. Is there any chance there will be such a thing or will the developers aim for a 100% digital distribution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xellith Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't know how many "old school gamers" are playing Kerbal, but this game is so good that I would like to have a boxed copy of it when it leaves the Alpha stage. It's nice to have internet distribution, but nothing beats a physical copy of the game which I than could add to my shelf collection. I really wouldn't mind to buy the game a second time, just to get a boxed version. Is there any chance there will be such a thing or will the developers aim for a 100% digital distribution?Squad avoid the publishing nightmare by keeping it digitally distributed. If you want a hard copy then I suggest burning a copy to a CD. Use photoshop to make a cool looking cover, and then sticking that on the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peenvogel Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Squad avoid the publishing nightmare by keeping it digitally distributed. If you want a hard copy then I suggest burning a copy to a CD. Use photoshop to make a cool looking cover, and then sticking that on the box. That's not quite the real deal. It might not matter to a lot of people, but as a collector I'd like to have something original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comham Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Yeah, physical copies require a large "lump sum" to get started, so it's not likely we'll ever see it. But make your own out of printed card, like 90's PC games in huge boxes. Then post it on here so we can gawp at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wice Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Collectors edition! With Kerbal Figurine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Collectors edition! With Kerbal Figurine!OMG. Please Squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peenvogel Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Collectors edition! With Kerbal Figurine! Sold! (and some more letters to get higher than the ten which are needed to prove I'm not a spam bot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsalis Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I don't see a point in a boxed copy. That's a thing of the past. Boxes just take space and gather dust. I cleaned out a bunch of boxes a while ago. Only one I kept was Sam & Max Hit the Road.You don't need a boxed copy to have merchandise, like Kerbal Figurines... or a cloth delta-V map with a Kraken illustration on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curs0r Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Boxed copy or not I would like a Kerbal figurine. I usually hate it when games do that sort of merch but something about that is strangely appealing. I think the community should pitch in the 3 cents each and we'll send one to one of these private space firms with the request they take it along on a flight and send us a photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBum Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Yeah, I think the era of physical game media is on it's way out. Increasing bandwidth and storage density have kind of made it obsolete. I have a feeling KSP will remain frequently updated once it leaves alpha, and even beta, like Minecraft. Especially with the recently announced update schedule and DLC statement. A physical copy is not very useful if it will be out of date soon after it's released. You don't see a box copy of Minecraft, right?I do agree merch is a good idea though! Real-life scale model rocket building set, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROFLCopter64bit Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Squad avoid the publishing nightmare by keeping it digitally distributed. If you want a hard copy then I suggest burning a copy to a CD. Use photoshop to make a cool looking cover, and then sticking that on the box.I would like to do this. But, I don't have any blank CD covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbface Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Yeah, physical copies require a large "lump sum" to get started, so it's not likely we'll ever see it. But make your own out of printed card, like 90's PC games in huge boxes. Then post it on here so we can gawp at it.Well, you never know, maybe it will be a surprise super-hit and sell millions, and then they would release a boxed version.I guess that's not too likely though, the average gamer probably doesn't have the patience for KSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod1982 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I don't see a point in a boxed copy. That's a thing of the past. Boxes just take space and gather dust. I cleaned out a bunch of boxes a while ago. Only one I kept was Sam & Max Hit the Road.You don't need a boxed copy to have merchandise, like Kerbal Figurines... or a cloth delta-V map with a Kraken illustration on it.And some of us still want this. I have a dedicated room in my home given over to the amount of video game memorabilia collected over nearly 2 decades of gaming; digital distribution has been the death of my hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbonebilly Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I would like to do this. But, I don't have any blank CD covers.lets go, who will make the best cover for ksp.This should match a normal game coverWhen i have some free time, i will try it on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endangerment Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Surely this is crying out for somebody with a 3d printer to make a rocket 'box' to house a DVD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tw1 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I like the idea of merch. Imagine a physical set of rocket parts, that can be snapped together magnetically. Magnets would go where attachment nodes are, or on the side that likes to attach radially. Decouplers could have clasps and springs.Build your fave rocket, and sit it on your desk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth2668 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I think this is technically an indie game which means they won't have the money to ship hard copies around the world like big publishers. Digital distrubution is their best bet and the most convenient for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nats Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) I wouldnt buy a box these days. I used to love getting boxed copies in the 80s/90s though, when you got a lovely large box plus manual and keyboard chart etc. Best ever boxed copies I remember getting were of flight sims like Tornado and EF2000 where you got lovely manuals and keycharts, and I remember Frontier Elite, in which you got a novel as well as a manual and a wallchart of the universe. And even Hearts of Iron 2 more recently was quite good in that you got a proper manual and a medal! The last time I got a proper paper manual (and research/unit wall chart!) was with Civilisation 4.But things are done so cheaply these days in comparison. With the small DVD boxes now in which all you get is a disk, getting a boxed copy is pointless, when you can download a copy and not have anything to collect dust/take up storage in your house.You have to question the value of some games these days in which you get a download or disk only for £35-45 whereas before you used to get a great big box, full colour manual, wallchart, keyboard chart etc for a lot less money as well. Why do things have to get more expensive and yet be of lower quality? It seems you have to pay the earth for anything of quality these days that you could take for granted 30 years ago. Strange world it is now .... greed rules now it seems where everything is done as cheaply as possible ... the world now seems to lack the pride of doing something of high quality compared to years ago. Edited April 24, 2013 by nats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trux Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 lets go, who will make the best cover for ksp.This should match a normal game coverWhen i have some free time, i will try it on the weekend.It's not actually a bad idea for some sort of contest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod1982 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Could be fun. I don't see why a lil contest can't be organised - the best bit is we'd get multiple covers so if you don't like the winning design, you can print out one of the other entrants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Muttonstache Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 or a cloth delta-V map with a Kraken illustration on it.brb trying to see if thats possible to make using everyday tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Jenkens Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I miss boxed games Where i live only has interent about half the time and when it does have it its only a few kb a second so downloading games is a nightmare.At least KSP doesn't require interent to play unlike lots of other games these days and the rumors of the consoles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRender Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 It's not actually a bad idea for some sort of contest Or even just a fun thing to do. It's a bit crude, but I mocked this up using one of my favorite KSP fanart images as the box art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth2668 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I miss boxed games Where i live only has interent about half the time and when it does have it its only a few kb a second so downloading games is a nightmare.At least KSP doesn't require interent to play unlike lots of other games these days and the rumors of the consoles Well your location says "Under the sea". I'm surprised you get internet at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnerty Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Or even just a fun thing to do. It's a bit crude, but I mocked this up using one of my favorite KSP fanart images as the box art.And we have a winner! Nice work, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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