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Limited Run Games |OT| Sweet XOXO for Digital to Physical Media
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there's a pretty big difference between you and the other limited run businesses tho, i think most put out maybe 1 game a month or less so they wouldn't really need a hold system whereas with you guys you're putting out anywhere from 2-4 games a week sometimes and there's probably multiple games i'm interested in ordering so the $15 per game/package soon adds up
if you were to put a lower limit on held orders like 3-6 games with an LE being counted as 2 or 3 games of that total then it would've been a lot easier financially for us international buyers.
I'm not sure why it matters how many games they put out and when. The fact that you want more of LRG's games is interesting, but it doesn't change the fact that no other companies are offering a hold service. If LRG just did one game a month, you would still be in the same position, it would just be spread out more.
You don't need VR. It's mainly to enjoy the view.
It's primarily a non-VR game based on A-Train 9 for PC.
the fact that i'm ordering multiple games from them in such a short period is why i'd be using the hold service, if i buy 4 seperate games in a month that's $60 on shipping, you should know about international shipping prices as LRG staff, whereas with the hold system it would cost just under half of that at $24 instead, i don't really understand why you find it interesting that i want more of LRG games than from the others when most of them seem to get absorbed by LRG and from what i've seen mostly the rejects go to other companies and the rest that they get are what they beat LRG to i guess
I understand that you want to pay as little as possible, but it doesn't change the fact that nobody else is offering combined shipping and that it was a tremendous burden for a relatively small number of buyers that hurt shipping times for everyone else. If you really want a game, you just have to factor shipping into the cost, just like US buyers do when they buy internationally.
as i've said in the past, they added time to each held order themself by making people submit combines for every order instead of just at the end when they wanted to ship everything and it probably didn't help that PJM2 probably held up a good chunk of orders last year with the constant delays the game had
also for comparison strictlylimitedgames is either $7.60 for a regular game which can go up to 5 games based on weight factors or $11.60 for an LE, no idea about redart because i couldn't find any shipping prices for them
Since it's been implied a couple times in the last few pages. Do you work for LRG or are some just latching onto it because it fits the narrative? Personally I don't care, as you seem more reasonable than many, but I'm still curious if there's any justification.
I also get it that people don't want to pay more (seriously, who would?), but it's already been explained that it wasn't worth it to them due to the problems caused and extra cost involved. If they haven't seen a drop in sales enough to offset that, does anyone think complaining on a forum is going to get them to walk it back? I like that they still bother to even take the time to explain these things and stop by, it's a good look for them when it would be easier to just ignore.
I think most of us have had to re-evaluate how much we're buying, many for different reasons. This is just another reason for some. Clearly it's not hurting them, and that's ok. I'm glad they've found success and I'm still happy to support the releases that I can, I've just had to accept that I can't buy as much as I once did.
Not true, I pay 6.5 Euro for SLG and 10 Euro for Red Art, both are less than $15 US that was quoted for international shipping for LRG (unless that isn't consistent?).
the complaining worked last time when they for some reason tried to sort it into seasonal batches, aside from the costs my main problem with it this time is they just shipped it off to myUS and didn't try to come to some sort of feedback agreement with the people who repeatedly buy from the website
I think you could argue that success either way, given how short lived the new process was. It just seems clear that they've concluded it isn't worth catering to that segment of their customers. It would be interesting to have some insight into just how it impacted their sales after making the changes, but I doubt we'll ever get those details.
I'm not trying to downplay how much it impacts you by any means. I wouldn't be happy either. I kind of wish I had waited for all of Red Arts vita games to have been available and picked them up in one order, instead of each one by itself. For LRG releases, that really isn't feasible at all.
No, I don't work for or have any personal relationship with any limited company. I'm just a collector who buys from the various companies like everyone else. I just feel like LRG gets a lot more criticism than the other companies despite constantly trying to do better and actually interacting with their customers and so when something strikes me as an unfair criticism, I share my opinion.
Thanks for the clarification that none of us were really entitled to, maybe it can stop now, though I generally go into most things with low expectations.
That A-Train game looks rough. I realize it's beloved by a lot though, but that's a hard skip for me. I was going to go for a full LRG VR collection, but the last release and this broke it up for me. Can't all be winners!
Oldmario I feel your pain. I'm in Canada, and the hold orders was a godsend. Although, i've really taken a look at what I was ordering, and as a gamer 1st, collector 2nd, I was buying a lot of stuff I didn't actually want.
As much as it sucks, I've really taken a step back and really thought my purchases through since then and have skipped a lot of releases which was a blessing in disguise.
Oldmario I feel your pain. I'm in Canada, and the hold orders was a godsend. Although, i've really taken a look at what I was ordering, and as a gamer 1st, collector 2nd, I was buying a lot of stuff I didn't actually want.
As much as it sucks, I've really taken a step back and really thought my purchases through since then and have skipped a lot of releases which was a blessing in disguise.
Man, A-Train is a sweet get (I even talked about it recently in an article I wrote about genres that were missing from Vita - I'd have loved an A-Train title on it!)
Would've been all over it but I do think I'm out because of the shipping costs. I'm in for the final few Vita titles but after that I think I'm done - I know none of their competitors offer it either, but the majority of the ones I buy from are significantly cheaper for me in Europe.
Would've been all over it but I do think I'm out because of the shipping costs. I'm in for the final few Vita titles but after that I think I'm done - I know none of their competitors offer it either, but the majority of the ones I buy from are significantly cheaper for me in Europe.
RE: The hold order /combination order stuff - it's put the cost up as an international buyer massively. I understand the logistical issues, as well as the pure organisational nous needed to keep everything ordered, but maaaaaan it hurts my wallet when almost every sale day is an extra $22 in shipping for me to the UK.
Thank goodness tax is prepaid or I'd be totally out at this point.
Thank goodness tax is prepaid or I'd be totally out at this point.
Except for finishing up the vita releases because the end is so close the removal of the hold order systems just made me more picky and in the end I'm saving money. Actually I don't think I bought any PS4/Switch title this year so far. I really hope the remaining vita titles aren't spread too thin and we get 2 or more titles per sale.
it's also worth mentioning on top of the hold system being gone that they've discontinued the option to combine orders so if you're buying internationally and you miss out on 1 of 2 or 3 games in the first batch on friday and then get them in the 2nd batch you have to pay shipping twice that day
i must be some high level moron, goodbye $12 extra on shipping because i didn't want to miss another FMV game
i just hope it's easy to get cover/case replacements from LRG because no doubt the myhermes guy that aascendia pass the package off to will some how damage the game
i just hope it's easy to get cover/case replacements from LRG because no doubt the myhermes guy that aascendia pass the package off to will some how damage the game
After buying since Breach & Clear, my first problem with LRG shipping happened.
Since my package shipped on 4/29 my zip code is wrong.
I had the same zip code for orders before this date and everything was fine.
Maybe now LRG's system isn't acknowledging the first number (which is a 0) and this error makes the packages go to a whole different part of Brazil. They are going to a little city in the middle of Northeast instead of where I live in the Southeast.
This problem can probably happen to other customers.
Since my package shipped on 4/29 my zip code is wrong.
I had the same zip code for orders before this date and everything was fine.
Maybe now LRG's system isn't acknowledging the first number (which is a 0) and this error makes the packages go to a whole different part of Brazil. They are going to a little city in the middle of Northeast instead of where I live in the Southeast.
This problem can probably happen to other customers.
I had the same thing happen to me as well. There was probably an issue with the shipping labels that cut off the first digit of my ZIP code and all my packages are being directed to the wrong address. I got to rescue one of them by calling this other city's post office right as they were getting ready for deliveries, but I don't want to think what'll happen if I don't catch them at the right time with the three other packages I have coming. Also, the issue of having to call them to correct something that should've never been an issue, as my ZIP code was always the same on my account.
LimitedRunGames EvilGizmo
Quick questions for you all, since you seem to be in the loop more.
1. Just saw on Twitter the finished product of Bloodstained: COTM's collectors edition, meaning it's probably coming soon. But any word on the Toejam and Earl one?
2. Similar question with the Best Buy variants. They just put up the Switch edition of COTM on Best Buy, but wouldn't TJ&E come first if going by release? Heck, I ordered from LRG (opening the BB versions) and haven't heard much on those.
Thanks beforehand
1. Just saw on Twitter the finished product of Bloodstained: COTM's collectors edition, meaning it's probably coming soon. But any word on the Toejam and Earl one?
2. Similar question with the Best Buy variants. They just put up the Switch edition of COTM on Best Buy, but wouldn't TJ&E come first if going by release? Heck, I ordered from LRG (opening the BB versions) and haven't heard much on those.
Thanks beforehand
I bought a copy of Saturday Morning RPG Vita on Ebay for $40. I was super surprised when it came sealed. Will look good next to my Breach & Clear.
supposed to be shipping out in may you can find updates on when stuff is expected to ship here https://www.limitedrungames.com/pages/production-updates
they probably put out what they can get their hands on first, i guess TJ&E will be later because of them putting it into production later
Thank you both. How the hell did I miss that page? Also, just got a shipping alert for the COTM CE, so thanks for the good luck.
Good to know, will definitely keep an eye out
Did anyone pick up an extra copy of The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker? Can't believe I missed it. I would be willing to pay a small markup if someone wouldn't mind selling me a copy. Just shoot me a pm. Thanks
Also there was an email update on this last night:
I watched MLiG's M2 documentary today (early access, everyone else gets to watch it next week IIRC) and it was really good. Everyone should watch it once it goes up on MLiG's YT page.
EDIT: It's actually up for everyone tomorrow.
EDIT: It's actually up for everyone tomorrow.
I wonder how many Switch games will they release in total. I suspect it's going to be the biggest collection out of all. Around 200 games, is it possible? I'm collecting them all and I wonder how much space will they occupy in my home.
Did you see went up this morning? Just turn on subtitles if you need English translation.
I watched it this morning and it was amazingly well done. I feel stupid for not buying more of their virtual console releases now.
Someone in the LRG discord said the next Vita release wasn't until the 31st. Don't know how accurate that is but I feel it coming soon too.
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Man that M2 video probably deserves its own thread. Just skimmed it for now, will have to set an hour aside for this. Wow.
OMG typo from hell at 59:53 (shpmupulations.com should be shmuplations.com)
OMG typo from hell at 59:53 (shpmupulations.com should be shmuplations.com)
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Anyone have an extra LRG ticket? Me and a buddy combined what we had and we're 1 short. If you do, message me and let me know how much please.
I've read that, and I've read that people were able to. No harm in trying.
They do cross check. If you're off by one or two, you can probably get away with it, but if your purchase history shows you have only bought 20 games and you somehow have 40 tickets, they are pretty certainly going to catch you.
About those neat art cards, I'm assuming there's one made per format - but are they random? It seems there are 3 different ones for Bloodstained, but looking at eBay listings not everyone got the same card for the same format?
You mean the trading cards? Different amounts are produced for every game. Has nothing to do with platform of purchase. One is just inserted randomly. Some are rarer then others and you can also get gold border variants of every card.
You can see a list of all cards here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S784sbNad1MpnXgyknr0E3nI0I2MvjeLNVJQpiZJEtE/edit#gid=0
