Pier Solar, the new Genesis RPG can now be pre-ordered!

[RASK1904]

I did and I can't wait. On a side note I have vacuumed 19 times sence this was suposed to come out. Can't wait! This was the 1st homebrew I ever orderd. Now I have 3. It will be the 4th homebrew recived!

[Wraith Storm]

I got the E-mail as well.

I can't wait! Hopefully I will get some good games at OVGE here in Tulsa tomorrow to tide me over until Pier Solar ships.

[schnuth]

I got the e-maila s well. I had given up hope of this seeing the light of day. So I'm very excited to see it's actually coming out. I can't even remember how long ago I pre-ordered the game now. :) Two or three years ago I think? I'm really looking forward to it.

[RASK1904]

Has anyone recived it yet?

[Mathius]

Not yet. I wouldn't expect it for another month or two.

[RASK1904]

Oh... I see processing on the 25th. Not shipping. Looks like it ill be here for jesus's Birthday! Or Baby New Years Birthday! Lets just hope it's not Washington's Birthday or even later....

[Cornelius]

I did and I can't wait. On a side note I have vacuumed 19 times sence this was suposed to come out. Can't wait! This was the 1st homebrew I ever orderd. Now I have 3. It will be the 4th homebrew recived!

Wow, man, so you vacuum every 5 or 6 weeks whether it is needed or not! amiright? ;)

[pseudonym]

Got the email too. I can't wait!

[Sailorneorune]

Holy crap - they're actually shipping it?

[Oldskool]

No not yet, soon. They are just verifying everyone's addresses at the moment.

[TheClash603]

Anyone want to sell me their preorder? The makers grossly underestimated the demand on this game, which is a real shame.

[j1e]

Anyone want to sell me their preorder? The makers grossly underestimated the demand on this game, which is a real shame.

No shit. I need to get my hands on one, too.

I've heard there may be some more available after they start shipping the preorders. Hopefully, some of us can get one then.

[duo_r]

I need one too! I didn't think these were ever going to ship.

[shadowkn55]

No not yet, soon. They are just verifying everyone's addresses at the moment.

I vaguely remember them doing this in the past. Does anyone remember them doing anything like this before?

[Mathius]

I vaguely remember them doing this in the past. Does anyone remember them doing anything like this before?

I remember one other time, but this is the real deal. We'll be playing PS very soon. ;)

[Hwj_Chim]

i can't wait for this game to come out. i have had my pre order in for 2 years now and now it is finally going to see the light of day.:D

[megasdkirby]

I seriously hope that the games are sent inside a BOX and not a flimsly bubble envelope.

It's common sense, specially if the box is, well, made of a carton box. But we all know how people can be...

[Wolfrider31]

I vaguely remember them doing this in the past. Does anyone remember them doing anything like this before?

We did it a couple of months ago. Due to the obviously long time period between initial pre-orders and shipment we wanted to give people multiple chances to get any address change issues sorted.

As said above though, this is the real deal: All shipping information after this period will be considered final and cannot be changed.

[Hawksmoor]

I got an email on 10/25 stating that preorders were being processed and that "Details about the shipping date will follow soon!"

It's now a full month later and, to my knowledge, no information about the shipping date has been given by WaterMelon Team. A status update of some sort would be nice. Anybody know anything?

[Zebbe]

I'm sorry, I'm not allowed to say anything more than the game is being packed right now.

[Emperor Megas]

The wife pre-ordered this game for me forever ago, but never got that e-mail others seem to have gotten. She's pretty upset about it.

[Oldskool]

I missed the first e-mail, it went into my Spam folder. Maybe that's what happened to you guys. I'm sure there is a way to contact someone to verify the shipping address.

[Zebbe]

Yep, use this form:

http://www.piersolar.com/pier-solar-contact.php

[Emperor Megas]

Yep, use this form:

http://www.piersolar.com/pier-solar-contact.phpThanks! She said that she emailed several times about it but she never got a reply. I'm not sure who or when she did, but I'll pass this link to her. I'm really looking forward to the game, and I certainly don't want her to get beat out of however much she paid.

[Wolfrider31]

Just to let you all know. Pier Solar has started shipping. You'll get a confirmation email once your specific order is sent out. :)

[understatement]

Just to let you all know. Pier Solar has started shipping. You'll get a confirmation email once your specific order is sent out. :)

I got my email :D.


Please note that damaged parcels must be refused at delivery time, we will not refund or exchange any accepted parcels that has been damaged during shipping.

So it has signature verification? If it looks beat to hell we just tell them to ship it back to the sender?

[InboRenge]

If anyone's interested, I have a U.S. Posterity Edition that'll be for sale when I receive it.

[Emperor Megas]

Yep, use this form:

http://www.piersolar.com/pier-solar-contact.phpStill no word.

[Sosage]

Shhhweeeet. Got my email as well. :)

[grolt]

Wow, never thought I'd see the day. I know what I'm playing this Christmas provided the post office is kind! Can't wait.

[duo_r]

If anyone's interested, I have a U.S. Posterity Edition that'll be for sale when I receive it.
Drop me a pm

[Zebbe]

Still no word.

Please wait longer.

[megasdkirby]

I can't believe it! it's not Dec 21, 2012, right? LOL

I got the email as well! VERY SWEET! :D

[tofu]

I got my email :D.



So it has signature verification? If it looks beat to hell we just tell them to ship it back to the sender?

Uh-oh, I didn't even think about that.

Does the Pier Solar package require signature confirmation? I'm never home, is it still too late to change the shipping address?

[megasdkirby]

Uh-oh, I didn't even think about that.

Does the Pier Solar package require signature confirmation? I'm never home, is it still too late to change the shipping address?

The Post Office will hold it until you can pass by the postal station to pick it up, so no worries.

My worry is the packaging used to ship the game...I hope it's a nice, sturdy box.

[Wraith Storm]

My worry is the packaging used to ship the game...I hope it's a nice, sturdy box.

ESPECIALLY around the Christmas holidays. My buddy used to work at UPS and told me horror stories of how they sorted packages and loaded trucks and stuff and said that it got even worse around Christmas. He was just dumbfounded at their process.

On another note... I GOT MY CONFIRMATION E-MAIL!!!!! I can't wait! I know it's doubtful because it's shipping from over seas, but I hope this makes it here in time for all my Christmas traveling. I'm gonna charge the batteries on my Nomad and be all set to game!!!

[Oldskool]

Yup, I got me e-mail that it's been shipped too, last night.

I can't wait to play it. I am gonna pop it into my CDX that I've got in the bedroom first. Then maybe later play it on my Nomad (I should be able to read the text very well on the new Nomad LCD screen).

[Lanzo]

Yay, I got my email too. On another note I was curious so I did a quick search and sure enough someone is already trying to make some money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pier-Solar-Sega-Genesis-Complete-Brand-New-/110624205069?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19c1b7690d

[MachineGex]

What country is this shipping from?

[fahlim003]

I am correct to understand that the pre-order batch has been sold out.

If so, are there plans to make another batch by Watermelon?

[Wolfrider31]

What country is this shipping from?

The games are shipping from China.

Plans on any further availability will be announced next week.

[TheClash603]

I am correct to understand that the pre-order batch has been sold out.

If so, are there plans to make another batch by Watermelon?

I hope the developers decide to release some more. If not, I hope someone does some repros sooner than later!

[neojapan]

I hope the developers decide to release some more. If not, I hope someone does some repros sooner than later!

Developers will release more, Shame on you, asking for repros of this game...

[understatement]

Developers will release more, Shame on you, asking for repros of this game...

They have said many times that they WILL NOT RELEASE MORE of this kind it might go to Xbox live but more than likely will not have a 2nd print for the Genesis.

However they are holding some copies back for a buffer for the ones in the mail in case some are DOA or damaged that will go up for sale after all the pre-orders are filled, probably around late January.

[swlovinist]

I got the confirmation email. I am still in shock that this actually being shipped before the holidays. A great surprise and a wonderful ending to such an ambitious project. I will be posting a video of the package when it arrives hopefully.

[Cloud121]

Just got the confirmation email as well. My Posterity Edition is coming baby! Reserved and paid off October 24, 2009. Let's rock!

[MachineGex]

I ordered mine on 9-1-08. That is by far the longest I have waited for any pre-order.

[megasdkirby]

The games are shipping from China.

Plans on any further availability will be announced next week.

I'm so worried....usually packages from China are sent in bubble mailers! Well, at least DealExtreme does...since it seems they have a phobia using boxes in their packaging...

Is Pier Solar packaged in a clamshell or cardboard? if it's cardboard... :(

[Wolfrider31]

I'm so worried....usually packages from China are sent in bubble mailers! Well, at least DealExtreme does...since it seems they have a phobia using boxes in their packaging...

Is Pier Solar packaged in a clamshell or cardboard? if it's cardboard... :(

China's postal system is actually quite advanced, and it's up to the individual seller to determine what packaging their product receives. I haven't seen the actual packaging myself, but I know it's well designed and shouldn't be damaged upon arrival.

If it does happen to be damaged, simply refuse to accept the package upon arrival.

[megasdkirby]

If it does happen to be damaged, simply refuse to accept the package upon arrival.

There is a problem with that, Wolf.

There might be a chance that the packaging looks "ok", and when one accepts the package, inside it's all beat to hell. Has happened in the past, and it's bound to happen again.

And if no one is available to refuse delivery, the postal carrier may (in most cases) just leave it in the mail box or porch...even if the package has a tracking method, like Deal Extreme packages.

So there is an issue about item condition. The box can look great, one accepts the package, and when opened...BAM! Total destruction of the box inside...or broken music CD...etc.

In this case, that the appearance looked good but the item was beat up as hell, what will happen?

Also, what if one does refuse delivery and the package never gets back to the sender (even if the tracking says it was refused...or just doesn't say anything because the employee does not continue with the tracking), will the customer be left out in the cold?

[Cornelius]

Its okay, take a deep breath, man. You seem to be freaking out about something that hasn't happened and in all likelihood will not happen.

This is definitely a 'cross that bridge when we come to it' sort of thing, IMO.

[megasdkirby]

I know, but having experience with Deal Extreme...it scares the shit out of me!

[Wolfrider31]

There is a problem with that, Wolf.

There might be a chance that the packaging looks "ok", and when one accepts the package, inside it's all beat to hell. Has happened in the past, and it's bound to happen again.

And if no one is available to refuse delivery, the postal carrier may (in most cases) just leave it in the mail box or porch...even if the package has a tracking method, like Deal Extreme packages.

So there is an issue about item condition. The box can look great, one accepts the package, and when opened...BAM! Total destruction of the box inside...or broken music CD...etc.

In this case, that the appearance looked good but the item was beat up as hell, what will happen?

Also, what if one does refuse delivery and the package never gets back to the sender (even if the tracking says it was refused...or just doesn't say anything because the employee does not continue with the tracking), will the customer be left out in the cold?

Based upon how we packed it, it's highly unlikely that game itself could be damaged and the packaging be perfectly fine. Also, one of our project leads is in China (and has been for months) assisting with the final preparations.

If anything untoward happens, contact us and we'll see what we can do about it.

[megasdkirby]

Thanks Wolf!

I'm a bit scared, yet. Silly DealExtreme is to blame! :p

[Cauterize]

For those interested, I just interviewed Watermelon Games regarding Pier Solar:

http://www.retrocollect.com/Articles/interview-watermelon-games-pier-solars-developers.html

[Wraith Storm]

For those interested, I just interviewed Watermelon Games regarding Pier Solar:

http://www.retrocollect.com/Articles/interview-watermelon-games-pier-solars-developers.html

That was a good read Cauterize. It's interesting to hear they might have another project in the works! Can't wait to see if they announce something next year.

[maxlords]

Nice.....can't wait for this to FINALLY show up!

[esquire]

That was a good read Cauterize. It's interesting to hear they might have another project in the works! Can't wait to see if they announce something next year.

So we should then expect it to ship sometime in 2015. :evil:

[Lanzo]

Cant wait to get this. I have two copies coming and the first thing I going to do is try to trade someone for an American copy :rocker: But seriously I need to get prepared to play this. Neither my Sega cd or jvc x'eye are hooked up right now.

[PDorr3]

it is still hard for me to believe the game is finally on its way to me. I think what is most exciting is how LITTLE we truly know about the game. All that has been revealed all these years are some screenshots and demo gameplay, so the mystery of not knowing what truly awaits is the best part for me honestly.

[Wolfrider31]

it is still hard for me to believe the game is finally on its way to me. I think what is most exciting is how LITTLE we truly know about the game. All that has been revealed all these years are some screenshots and demo gameplay, so the mystery of not knowing what truly awaits is the best part for me honestly.

16-Bit Rickroll, ftw.

[Shou]

Just a quick note that I've received both of my Posterity Packs. The packaging is not the greatest, both have been slightly damaged but there's no way to tell without opening up the bubble mailer (should have used a box...) first.

[esquire]

Just a quick note that I've received both of my Posterity Packs. The packaging is not the greatest, both have been slightly damaged but there's no way to tell without opening up the bubble mailer (should have used a box...) first.

Well this is disheartening. You'd think after all this time they would have packaged these things correctly. :shameful:

[swlovinist]

Bubble mailer....really? :(

[duo_r]

Let me.know if anyone wants to sell an extra copy of the game even if the box was damaged.

[neojapan]

this is really... amazing... bubble mailer... and in xmas time, now im positive mine will arrive squashed to hell

[Zebbe]

The game should come packed in a cardboard box + plastic blister + the game itself inside. If it arrives damaged when picking it up, refuse it and have it sent back. If you can only see the damage after opening the package, please contact the team through this:

http://www.piersolar.com/ps_credits_contact.php

[maxlords]

Hope mine shows up soon.....shipping to Canada always takes forever though. hoping my Posterity pack comes in a cardboard box, not a mailer!

[schnuth]

My copy arrived this afternoon with no problems whatsoever. It's a beautiful looking package. I can't wait to try it out later today!

[MachineGex]

Hey schnuth-
How was it packaged? In a box or bubble-mailer?

I am so excited to play this game. I never preoder games, but this one I did back in 2008. I hope I get it before 2011. Hopefully today or tomorrow.

[Oldskool]

Ahh nice and you are in Ohio, so that means they are starting to drop in here in the States... NICE! I hope I get mine today.

In a ways, I actually like that it's gonna arrive after Xmas, kinda a late Xmas surprise.

[Zebbe]

This is the blister I was referring to: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/river_of_deceit/P1020670.jpg

[esquire]

Can anyone tell me how these were shipped and from where? I got my confirmation on 12/13 and have seen nothing yet. I know its the holidays, but I have received items shipped post 12/13 already. Just curious. Thanks.

[Emperor Megas]

I've still never even gotten a confirmation email. Man, this really sucks. Especially for my wife since she purchased this as a gift for me.

That's usually how my luck works, too.

[acem77]

My copy arrived this afternoon with no problems whatsoever. It's a beautiful looking package. I can't wait to try it out later today!

Ohio here to should get mine tuesday?....
what order number was your copy? did yo need to sign?