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Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 5:25:20 PM

tiger111

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Just received my manual fron Germany ( I`m in UK)

It`s the biggest manual I`ve seen for at least a decade. It is also Hardcover and 300 pages.

Dimensios 24x19x2.5cm.

Whoever thought of this as a way to go with a manual should congratulated along with the author.

Thanks Guys.

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 5:34:24 PM

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WHY ARE ALL THESE PEEPS IN THE UK GETTING THEIR BOOKS BEFORE ME?!?!?! [Stamps feet and exits stage left in an enormous sulky strop]

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 5:42:26 PM

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Warspite 1 - you are not alone if that is of any comfort. Here in Denmark it will also be a Christmas a little less exiting as it could have been

But I will just eat some more food in stead and try to forget...

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 6:17:59 PM

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Agreed. I shall just have to eat and drink far too much instead

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 8:26:12 PM

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ORIGINAL: warspite1

WHY ARE ALL THESE PEEPS IN THE UK GETTING THEIR BOOKS BEFORE ME?!?!?! [Stamps feet and exits stage left in an enormous sulky strop]

It's been said that real men don't need manuals :)

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 8:36:32 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Aurelian

quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

WHY ARE ALL THESE PEEPS IN THE UK GETTING THEIR BOOKS BEFORE ME?!?!?! [Stamps feet and exits stage left in an enormous sulky strop]

It's been said that real men don't need manuals :)

warspite1

Now you know why I DO need a manual

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 8:41:29 PM

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Mine also arrived today - wow... yes, I didn't realise it was going to be so big. In fact, it's a book!

I am very pleased with it. It's the best looking manual I've ever had and that says something since we're probably 20 years past the heyday of manuals when Microprose and the like used to produce wonderful manuals.

I don't know how Matrix did it for so little on the price of the download version but I am very glad I spent a little extra. This adds serious appeal, for me, to buy these games. They take them from the realms of another download to a classic, enduring - work of art, almost.

I'm getting a little sentimental - must go and read! :)

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/22/2014 8:49:02 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

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ORIGINAL: Aurelian

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ORIGINAL: warspite1

WHY ARE ALL THESE PEEPS IN THE UK GETTING THEIR BOOKS BEFORE ME?!?!?! [Stamps feet and exits stage left in an enormous sulky strop]

It's been said that real men don't need manuals :)

warspite1

Now you know why I DO need a manual

(shhhh, so do I.)

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 12:44:13 AM

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The last time I had a book so substantial, heavy, and well made, I was taking Accounting 400!!!

And it wasn't near as fun reading that as this book!

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 1:14:53 AM

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I must say I also am enjoying the book. I should've read the manual more during playtesting, but there's just something about the book that makes it easier to read. I am learning a lot of little things I missed earlier.

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 3:28:20 PM

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sorry

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 4:07:00 PM

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 4:29:28 PM

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I'm in the UK and I received mine this morning. I'm so pleased it came before Christamas proper. It's spectacular!

I thought they had forgotten to include the game disk at first until I saw on the back of the book that it was inside.

Excellent. I'm so glad I decided to plump for the physical copy as opposed to just the digital download.

That's my reading over the Christmas period sorted out.

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 4:36:23 PM

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just out of interest when did you order yours

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 6:26:07 PM

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I Have removed my previous message and said sorry

Can the person how has banned me please contact me to discuss

Regards Andy

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 6:34:42 PM

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The manual is fantastic, type you can actually read

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 7:05:26 PM

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I'm in the UK and I received mine this morning. I'm so pleased it came before Christamas proper. It's spectacular!

I thought they had forgotten to include the game disk at first until I saw on the back of the book that it was inside.

Excellent. I'm so glad I decided to plump for the physical copy as opposed to just the digital download.

That's my reading over the Christmas period sorted out.

warspite1

Mine came this morning too, slightly damaged in one corner sadly, which is strange as it was packed well....

Have to say - this is a beautiful tome and exactly the same size as the MWIF books too!

Great job Matrix.

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/23/2014 7:11:24 PM

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I PM'd you but I'll post here also in case you miss it.

I ordered my copy on 8th December.

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RE: Wow, what a manual (physical) - 12/28/2014 8:54:27 PM

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quote:

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warspite1

Mine came this morning too, slightly damaged in one corner sadly, which is strange as it was packed well....

Sadly, mine just arrived today slightly damaged in the bottom right corner (looking at the front) as well. Matrix should check into that as it seems like a systemic issue.

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