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

[MachineGex]

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.

They are coming from China. No need to worry, most people have not gotten them yet.

[shadowkn55]

I just got my copy today. It came in a protective plastic shell so it wasn't crushed at all. I hope this puts a few people at ease.

[RASK1904]

Hope mine shows up soon. I vacuumed again.

[swlovinist]

I just got my copy today. It came in a protective plastic shell so it wasn't crushed at all. I hope this puts a few people at ease.

This helps me out. I cannot wait to get mine.

[Lanzo]

Yay, another Ohioan right here. Hopefully tomorrow!

[schnuth]

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

My order number was 492 if that means anything. :) I did need to sign for it since it came Registered Mail. It was shipped in a large envelope (not a bubble mailer) in the plastic clamshell with cardboard protecting it. It seems that it would have to be manhandled pretty good to get damaged.

Hope you guys get yours soon!

[Hwj_Chim]

My number is 538 I hope to get mine soon then. I have not wanted a game this badly in a long time:-D

[Loogs]

Lazy mail person didn't even attempt to deliver, he/she just left a "Missed You!" notice in my box. They'll be seeing me bright and early @ 8:30AM tomorrow so I can pick this bad boy up :D

[Darko]

Is there any way to still get a hold of this?

[esquire]

Is there any way to still get a hold of this?

Yes, on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/PIER-SOLAR-Sega-megadrive-Genesis-RPG-Japanese-English-/280606371428?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item4155716e64)

[pseudonym]

Still waiting for mine. My order copy is in the low #300s range.

[esquire]

Still waiting for mine. My order copy is in the low #300s range.

Mine is #166 and still nothing.

[Emperor Megas]

So, am I the ONLY person who never even got a confirmation email, or a even response to several inquiries then?

[chrisbid]

So, am I the ONLY person who never even got a confirmation email, or a even response to several inquiries then?


check your spam folder in your mail

[MachineGex]

My preorder number is right at 100(or so). I am so excited to get this, that everytime the mail comes I get disappointed. Heres to hoping it comes tomorrow for the weekend.

[swlovinist]

#27 for me, still waiting......

[megasdkirby]

How do I know my number? Is it the preorder #?

If so, mine is #677...and yet nothing in the mail.

Man I can't wait to get this...

[Emperor Megas]

check your spam folder in your mailI do, every day.

[Wraith Storm]

My number is 302.

I have been checking the mailbox everyday, but nothing yet. Hopefully Friday afternoon it will arrive. But I'm not sure if the PO will be open for me to pick it up though. I was REALLY hoping to to have a "New Years Eve Pier Solar Hard Core Gaming Session", but looks like I might have to make other plans... we'll see.

[rolenta]

My order is # 115. I still hasn't recieved it.

[duo_r]

Ok it is official - 2nd print is now up for grabs. I just placed my order \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/

Here is an email that I received:




contact@piersolar.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To all the fans and supporters of Pier Solar:

This year has been a great year for all of us. We finally finished our work
on Pier Solar and released the long-awaited game. We would like to thank
you all for your support and belief in us throughout the years. We
sincerely hope Pier Solar lives up to your expectation and beyond.

For those who have missed an opportunity to buy a copy of Pier Solar, we
are pleased to let you know that you have another chance to buy a new
version of Pier Solar. It will come in a special Reprint Edition package
and here is everything you need to know about it:

*The game is exactly the same as the original versions. Languages
included are: English, French and German.
*The box is a original clamshell case similar to those used back in the
day. The design is an homage to the "black grid" layout.
*The manual, in English, comes in b/w and is shaped in the pure 16-bit
tradition.
*An awesome sticker sheet is included, so you may have the chance to win
our contest if you order quickly (please see on our homepage:
http://www.piersolar.com/).
*The price is US$45, including shipping and handling to anywhere in the
world! You can buy it now. Payment is made with PayPal only. We shall be
able to start shipping this ”reprint edition" within next 45 days!

There are only a limited number of copies for this new version, so don’t
miss your chance.

May you all find peace and joy in the upcoming New Year.

Happy 2011!!

Yours truly,
WaterMelon Development Team


-- Thanks, The Pier Solar Team.

[maxlords]

Anyone else REALLY irritated that their 2+ year wait for the 1st print hasn't shown up yet and there's ALREADY a "reprint" edition being made available?

[duo_r]

That is a bummer guys, are they responding to your emails?

[megasdkirby]

Anyone else REALLY irritated that their 2+ year wait for the 1st print hasn't shown up yet and there's ALREADY a "reprint" edition being made available?

Not much. Ordering from places like DealExtreme helps me create a "patience" barrier that can last a very long time.

Besides, we've waiting so long for it to arrive, so a few extra days won't hurt.

[Zebbe]

Anyone else REALLY irritated that their 2+ year wait for the 1st print hasn't shown up yet and there's ALREADY a "reprint" edition being made available?

First print is shipped, second won't be until February.

[Emuaust]

I really was hoping for another reprint with the Sega/Mega CD audio disc, is there a chance we might see another run of them?

[Lanzo]

Man, I still have not received my copy yet and I'm getting nervous. And as far as the reprint I've heard there will not be a disc with it but probably someone will put up there copy for download to burn your own copy.

[sheath]

I don't want to put CDRs in my Sega CD. Are the original soundtrack CDs pressed or burned?

[xfrumx]

Just preordered the second print version that comes in classic black grid genesis packaging.

I wish it came with a cd but oh well, I really want to play this game.

[Zebbe]

I really was hoping for another reprint with the Sega/Mega CD audio disc, is there a chance we might see another run of them?

No, there isn't.

[Battlesmurf]

Man, I am actually pretty sad. I was 100% certain I pre-ordered whatever the highest end version of the game was. I am not sure how I goofed up. I pre-ordered on Oct 12 2008, too (the deadline for P/Oing the posterity edition was the end of that month). The info on the net is spotty- but the posterity edition had extra stuff that I am actually pretty sad I am missing out on :(

[YoshiM]

Too bad I missed on the CD but due to past "burns" with buying retro games/items I was very nervous to pull the trigger.

Bought the reprint and I can't wait to play it!

[rolenta]

Well, another day and it hasn't arrived

[Iron Draggon]

On Dec 13th, I was supposed to receive my preorder copy of Pier Solar within the next 20 days. Well the next 20 days have come and gone, and I still haven't received it yet, so where is it and what's the excuse for the delay now? The wait for this game is beyond ridiculous. Duke Nukem Forever will be on store shelves before I ever receive my preorder copy of Pier Solar in the mail!


Anyone else REALLY irritated that their 2+ year wait for the 1st print hasn't shown up yet and there's ALREADY a "reprint" edition being made available?

YES, I AM! And I'm sure as hell in no hurry to order a copy of the reprint version until I finally get my friggin' preorder version in the mail! I'M OVER WAITING FOR IT!

[Hwj_Chim]

On Dec 13th, I was supposed to receive my preorder copy of Pier Solar within the next 20 days. Well the next 20 days have come and gone, and I still haven't received it yet, so where is it and what's the excuse for the delay now? The wait for this game is beyond ridiculous. Duke Nukem Forever will be on store shelves before I ever receive my preorder copy of Pier Solar in the mail!



YES, I AM! And I'm sure as hell in no hurry to order a copy of the reprint version until I finally get my friggin' preorder version in the mail! I'M OVER WAITING FOR IT!

try getting a hold of the developers here for your questions http://www.piersolar.com
I have yet to receive my copy as well. :-/

[Cornelius]

Haven't gotten mine. Has anyone besides shadowkn?

[Lanzo]

I still have not received mine in Ohio. It's really just luck on when you get it. I believe someone on the forums over at pier solar have some sort of tracking codes however they are useless unless you are part of the chinese post. After everything is done they will begin to track them if noone has theirs.

[mobiusclimber]

Don't have mine yet. I really hope it arrives when I'm (or someone) is home to accept it.

[esquire]

On Dec 13th, I was supposed to receive my preorder copy of Pier Solar within the next 20 days. Well the next 20 days have come and gone, and I still haven't received it yet, so where is it and what's the excuse for the delay now? The wait for this game is beyond ridiculous. Duke Nukem Forever will be on store shelves before I ever receive my preorder copy of Pier Solar in the mail!



YES, I AM! And I'm sure as hell in no hurry to order a copy of the reprint version until I finally get my friggin' preorder version in the mail! I'M OVER WAITING FOR IT!

I am as well. I am begginning to wonder if this "reprint" sale is nothing more than a way to generate cash for producing and/or shipping our pre-orders, sort of like a pyramid/ponzi scheme.

Ship our orders out before you start offering more!

And they expect us to get excited over their next yet to be announced project?

[Gameguy]

Too bad I missed on the CD but due to past "burns" with buying retro games/items I was very nervous to pull the trigger.
It's probably not so bad that you missed out, it seems some people are having problems with the official CD and team members are suggesting that people copy them to CD-Rs so they'll play better. It's supposedly a problem with disc drives starting to fail, but I can't understand why CD-Rs would work better than a pressed disc.

http://www.piersolar.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1502
http://www.piersolar.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1473


I'm still looking forward to this but a part of me expects the shipping box to arrive with nothing but a musical greeting card that plays Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up.

[neojapan]

oh man... I hope mine arrive soon :(

[calistarwind]

I have not received mine yet either, but I am still hopeful.

[maxlords]

Still have not received my Posterity edition yet. *sigh*

[pseudonym]

I got mine in the mail today. I'm going to start playing it tonight.

[Zebbe]

Iron Draggon: The game wasn't shipped the 13th, it was around the 20th. Those 20 days are an estimation. We can't make promises with bad weather, holidays etc. going on.


I am as well. I am begginning to wonder if this "reprint" sale is nothing more than a way to generate cash for producing and/or shipping our pre-orders, sort of like a pyramid/ponzi scheme.

Ship our orders out before you start offering more!

ALL pre-orders were shipped before Christmas, well before we announced the reprint edition.


And they expect us to get excited over their next yet to be announced project?

I am not expecting that, nor do I remember we saying anything like that.

[Emuaust]

This thread points to some very impatient people, delays in shipping happen and are out of there control.

I for one am axcited about another project!

[megasdkirby]

This thread points to some very impatient people, delays in shipping happen and are out of there control.

I for one am axcited about another project!

This.

Plus, it was the holiday season, so it will take longer than usual.

The best things in life are worth waiting for, so let's wait patiently! :)

[NerdXCrewWill]

Has anyone ever had things shipped from China before? Sometimes it's fairly decent, but sometimes it takes forever. I've had things take nearly two months after being held up for various things (customs, etc.). Relax, guys.

[gcl1984]

good to know they shipped the 20th and not the 13th like my email said. I was getting worried.

[megasdkirby]

It is best to wait until January 31 to give it the entire month for it to arrive. Yes, the game was shipped on the 20th, but from past experience dealing with DealExtreme and NDSCardSale, I always give at least 45 days, in this case until the end of January.

I'm more worried about the game arriving intact than not arriving at all.

[tkusina]

I ordered the posterity edition and i got mine last wednesday.

Anyway of telling the difference between the posterity and regular edition without opening it up? I am leaving my sealed.

[allyourblood]

Just ordered the reprint. Thanks very much for doing that! I was a little bummed I wasn't going to get a chance to play this one. I'm sure I'll forget all about it and it'll be a nice surprise when it comes in.

[esquire]

Iron Draggon: The game wasn't shipped the 13th, it was around the 20th. Those 20 days are an estimation. We can't make promises with bad weather, holidays etc. going on.

Well, this is the first I've heard it being shipped on 12/20. My email dated 12/13/10 specifically states "Your order has been shipped. You should receive it within 20 days." Now I can understand delays for the holiday season, but don't say it shipped if it didn't. Not once until now was I informed that it did not ship that day. The same thing happened back in October when I received the email that "We will be processing pre-orders on the 25th October 2010." Apparently it took two months to process my pre-order.


ALL pre-orders were shipped before Christmas, well before we announced the reprint edition.

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

On 12/19/10, one day before the game that you say was shipped (12/20, as opposed to 12/13), you are quoted as follows: "Zebbe: The number of copies is currently confidential. Perhaps it will be revealed in the future. Regarding a second print run, we have a surprise coming in January..." While you may not have formally announced the reprint until later, you obviously had it planned before then.


(On my comment 'And they expect us to get excited over their next yet to be announced project?') I am not expecting that, nor do I remember we saying anything like that.

From the same link above:


Finally, can the retro gaming community live in hope that there might be another project from the Watermelon team in the near future, or has Pier Solar been more than enough for a lifetime?

Zebbe: Most team members are certain to do another project, but you will see that. Hopefully we will announce something new next year!An exclamation mark usually connotes excitement, but I guess I could be wrong.


This thread points to some very impatient people, delays in shipping happen and are out of there control.

I for one am axcited about another project!

I am not being impatient, Had I been impatient I would have backed out long ago (I pre-ordered on 9/3/2008, order #166). I am frustrated by the mis-communication and lack of accurate information that I have been provided as to the processing and shipping of my order. I have not had this problem with other developers (e.g., Super Fighter Team) and other pre-orders (Beggar Prince; Legend of Wukong).

[neotokeo2001]

Still waiting on #102.

Guess I will go ahead and start Golden Sun while I am waiting.

[Daria]

Still waiting on #102.

Guess I will go ahead and start Golden Sun while I am waiting.

Good idea, since Pier Solar has shipped I've beaten Golden Sun 1 and have worked through to the second half of Golden Sun 2.

I don't mind waiting since I already have something to play, and since it seems that more people are waiting on packages than have received them I'm also not worried that mine may be MIA.

[Zebbe]

Well, this is the first I've heard it being shipped on 12/20. My email dated 12/13/10 specifically states "Your order has been shipped. You should receive it within 20 days." Now I can understand delays for the holiday season, but don't say it shipped if it didn't. Not once until now was I informed that it did not ship that day. The same thing happened back in October when I received the email that "We will be processing pre-orders on the 25th October 2010." Apparently it took two months to process my pre-order.

Sorry, you are right. It was shipped the 13th. I got that 20th mixed up with when the first copies were received. And yes, the processing actually took two months, no shit.


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

On 12/19/10, one day before the game that you say was shipped (12/20, as opposed to 12/13), you are quoted as follows: "Zebbe: The number of copies is currently confidential. Perhaps it will be revealed in the future. Regarding a second print run, we have a surprise coming in January..." While you may not have formally announced the reprint until later, you obviously had it planned before then.

Yes, but we couldn't have used the pre-order money for the reprint edition for paying for the shipping of the pre-ordered classic/posterity editions, because they were already shipped.



From the same link above:

An exclamation mark usually connotes excitement, but I guess I could be wrong.

Maybe not... But your suggestion that we hadn't shipped your order before we announced the reprint edition was wrong :).


I am not being impatient, Had I been impatient I would have backed out long ago (I pre-ordered on 9/3/2008, order #166). I am frustrated by the mis-communication and lack of accurate information that I have been provided as to the processing and shipping of my order. I have not had this problem with other developers (e.g., Super Fighter Team) and other pre-orders (Beggar Prince; Legend of Wukong).

It was just that 13th/20th shipping date thing, sorry about that. All else is correct.

[VACRMH]

While I'm going nuts waiting for my copy (really wanted to start ASAP but I've gotten more games that beckon me), I don't think we should be worrying too much yet.

Even though it doesn't state it, I would think the 20 days would be days that mail moves, and with weekends and holidays, we are at what, 17 days at max?

I've waited two years, (#98 I think :D) so I can wait a little bit longer.

[Zebbe]

"20 days" is just an estimation, don't look to closely at that number. We can't possibly know how long customs hold items in any country. Swedish customs have my package in case you are all wondering.

[Emperor Megas]

Still no reply. Yes, I've checked spam folder, yes, my wife has complained on the official forums. This sucks, a lot.

[Daria]

Still no reply. Yes, I've checked spam folder, yes, my wife has complained on the official forums. This sucks, a lot.

Go to the website and submit a question via the contact link. Use the title "general inquiry", make sure to include your name. I was concerned because I never received a shipped confirmation, but I had received the original address confirmation email. I got a reply the next day.

[Wolfrider31]

I'd just like to point out that we're only on day 16 of 20 in regards to shipment. In most countries mail isn't sorted on the weekends or holidays so the fact that some people are haven't received their shipments yet is nothing to be alarmed about. I wouldn't even be alarmed if receipt of your package took until the middle of the month, as I imagine individual sorting centers are considerably backlogged because of the holidays. Regardless, if you haven't received yours, it's most likely an issue with your postal service.

However, if you have reason to believe that there is an error with your order DO NOT contact us via the forums. While you might get a reply we can't guarantee that anyone saw your issue. Only contact us via the official contact form on the website: www.piersolar.com

If you received all the appropriate confirmation emails please be a little more patient. It's on its way.

And thanks again for your support :) We're glad you're all so excited to play the game and from the responses we've been getting it's worth the wait.

[Nico87]

Got the japanese version today. Fucking EXCELLENT packaging. Built-in manual and a Sega CD soundtrack that lets you listen to in-game sounds and music in Hi-Fi from your Sega CD, while playing the game on your Mega Drive/Genesis. Cover art and the whole package was miles above my expectations. Totally worth the wait!

Also cool that I'm probably the only norwegian who has the game!

By the way, can I hook up a NTSC Sega CD to a NTSC-J Mega Drive? I have a NTSC Sega Genesis with the CD addon, but since the game is region NTSC-J I have to play it on my NTSC-J Mega Drive, but I really want the Hi-Fi music!

[Daria]

Got the japanese version today. Fucking EXCELLENT packaging. Built-in manual and a Sega CD soundtrack that lets you listen to in-game sounds and music in Hi-Fi from your Sega CD, while playing the game on your Mega Drive/Genesis. Cover art and the whole package was miles above my expectations. Totally worth the wait!

Also cool that I'm probably the only norwegian who has the game!

By the way, can I hook up a NTSC Sega CD to a NTSC-J Mega Drive? I have a NTSC Sega Genesis with the CD addon, but since the game is region NTSC-J I have to play it on my NTSC-J Mega Drive, but I really want the Hi-Fi music!

The game is all region compatible. Just use your Genesis.

[InboRenge]

Wahoo! The game arrived today. I ordered the USA Posterity Edition! I just threw it on Ebay, unopened. If anyone missed the Posterity edition, the USA edition, or wants the version with the CD, which will not be included in the reprints, here's the link.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120668849092

[pseudonym]

Wahoo! The game arrived today. I ordered the USA Posterity Edition! I just threw it on Ebay, unopened. If anyone missed the Posterity edition, the USA edition, or wants the version with the CD, which will not be included in the reprints, here's the link.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120668849092

lol, $500.

[maxlords]

All kinds of sad.

That being said...my USA Posterity Edition has STILL not arrived. *sigh* Gotta be edging that 20 days by now. I really want to play the damned thing!

And I suppose if anyone wants it for, say, $400, they're welcome to it :P lol

[InboRenge]

There's an offer button for a reason. Also, good luck finding an unopened posterity edition in a month or two.

[Emuaust]

Yay reselling!

[megasdkirby]

lol, $500.

LOL

Why wait for the reprint if you can get it for the low incredible price of $500?

Even with "best offer", it's still a massive...

LOL

My copy has yet to arrive. Though I continue to eye the mail person like a stalker. :p

[boatofcar]

There's an offer button for a reason. Also, good luck finding an unopened posterity edition in a month or two.

Way to make an insane profit off the backs of those who actually care about the hobby. You win.

[substantial_snake]

Just ordered my repackaged edition but was upset to find out that it wont be coming with the sega CD enhanced edition. I would order that version if it was still available but it still seems like a cool game and supporting devs like this is always a plus. :)

[InboRenge]

Way to make an insane profit off the backs of those who actually care about the hobby. You win.

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[Lanzo]

Still waiting on mine. I think tomorrows the day though I'm just feeling it. And when I get it, I'm going to put it on ebay for $1000. :fist:

[megasdkirby]

I may put mine for 2K Monies!

On a serious note, those who have received it, how was the packaging? I'm referring to that used to package and ship the game. Was it shipped in a box? Knowing China, it has to be bubble wrap, because at least Deal Extreme has a box phobia.:p

[Lanzo]

I may put mine for 2K Monies!

On a serious note, those who have received it, how was the packaging? I'm referring to that used to package and ship the game. Was it shipped in a box? Knowing China, it has to be bubble wrap, because at least Deal Extreme has a box phobia.:p

Not 100% sure but on the pier solar forums I think I heard that it's just the plastic blister in a bubble mailer and if you ordered multiples like 4 or more they packaged them together in a box maybe.