Buck Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Once Upon Atari is on sale for $29.95 instead of $49.95. That was enough of a sale to make me go for it! Can't wait to see it! Buck http://www.scottw.com/buy.html edit: added site link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I have that DVD and have watched it. IT IS GREAT, GO GET IT NOW!! Anyone else have DVD player compatibity problems with Episode 4? My Playstation 2, or with my DVD drive in my laptop computer. They play the video, but the sound of the people taling doesn't come thru. It does however play the audio on my DVD burner in my desktop. It is a great DVD nonetheless, I like how Todd Frye was saying that he wanted to make an 8k version of pacman but managment said that if it wasn't 4k it wasn't going to be released. I think he made 2 or 3 million off of pacman, so if I were him, I would have released that piece of crap too. It is a great dvd anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I'm highly anticipating my copy. I sent Howard a check last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorleagueguy Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 I just ordered my copy too! An early Christmas gift to me minorleagueguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Now were talking, I'm ordering my DVD copies in just a few seconds, thank you for the heads up Buck!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Does it say how long this deal will be offered? I'm not allowed to buy anything for myself until January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hswwsh Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Dear Gregory, Here's the deal Our original thinking was to cut the price for the holiday season until January 1st. However, you raise a very good point and there are many others in the same boat I'm sure. So we decided to extend the price break until February 1st for those who cannot really deal with it until January. We will reassess in February, but you've got $29.95 until Feb 1 for sure! Guaranteed. Thanks for letting me know about this, HSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Thanks for letting me know about this, Always glad to be of service. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatster Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 hmmm Interesting -- so you're an editor of the tome that hosts 101 Uses for E.T.-- Projects for the most useless of Atari games *looking across the continent at HSW* perhaps we should raise the price just for this guy or ...maybe not (edited to add...LOL just noticed you wrote it too! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I just placed an order for mine, too. Can't wait! One minor quibble - I didn't see any place to specify a different shipping address. Usually, I have packages sent to where I work so they don't get jammed into my tiny apartment mailbox. (Now if only Stella at 20 vol. 1 & 2 were available on DVD.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 hmmm Interesting -- so you're an editor of the tome that hosts <a href="http://www.ataritimes.com/classics/features/fea_101usesfor_et.html" target="_blank">101 Uses for E.T.-- Projects for the most useless of Atari games</a> <br> *looking across the continent at HSW* <br> perhaps we should raise the price just for this guy <br>or ...maybe not (edited to add...LOL just noticed you wrote it too! ) I've actually come to appreciate E.T. since I wrote that last year. I actually prefer Raiders of the Lost Ark though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted November 3, 2003 Author Share Posted November 3, 2003 Now were talking, I'm ordering my DVD copies in just a few seconds, thank you for the heads up Buck!!!!! Glad to spread the word! @Howard: Looks like a few orders are coming your way! My usual 5% will be just fine for commission. Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Anyone else have DVD player compatibity problems with Episode 4? My Playstation 2, or with my DVD drive in my laptop computer. They play the video, but the sound of the people taling doesn't come thru. I have the same problem on the Samsung N-501 Nuon DVD player, as I detailed in another post. No clue why it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Anyone else have DVD player compatibity problems with Episode 4? My Playstation 2, or with my DVD drive in my laptop computer. They play the video, but the sound of the people taling doesn't come thru. I have the same problem on the Samsung N-501 Nuon DVD player, as I detailed in another post. No clue why it happens. I think it has to do the way the voice audio was mastered in editing. The first three episodes are actually the last ones he edited, the last episode on the dvd is the first one done. So I believe it is the way it was edited and then the dvd burner didn't burn it right. Because they are obviously not pressed, and have purple backs as if they were burned in large quantities. I have gotten it to work thru my desktop's DVD burner. My laptop dvd rom drive or my regular dvd player won't play that 4the episode voice audio. IMO it is the best of the 4 episodes too, they talk about programming for the 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCroniger Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I ordered my copy this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted November 4, 2003 Author Share Posted November 4, 2003 First the happy! The interviews so far are great! the production and editing of this is wonderful. Great job Howard! I havent even watched eps. 2-4 yet. The tarot cards are a neat touch. I wont say anything else about the contents for those who have yet to watch. Very well done! Now for the unhappy: Anyone else have DVD player compatibity problems with Episode 4? My Playstation 2, or with my DVD drive in my laptop computer. They play the video, but the sound of the people taling doesn't come thru. I have the same problem on the Samsung N-501 Nuon DVD player, as I detailed in another post. No clue why it happens. I think it has to do the way the voice audio was mastered in editing. The first three episodes are actually the last ones he edited, the last episode on the dvd is the first one done. So I believe it is the way it was edited and then the dvd burner didn't burn it right. Because they are obviously not pressed, and have purple backs as if they were burned in large quantities. I have gotten it to work thru my desktop's DVD burner. My laptop dvd rom drive or my regular dvd player won't play that 4the episode voice audio. IMO it is the best of the 4 episodes too, they talk about programming for the 2600. I have three DVD players. (Not including DVD-ROM drive on computers) My oldest one in the bedroom doesnt recognize the the disc. My second oldest one has similar problems to the ones described above. Except audio doesnt play on ANY of the episodes. On the newest one, (which is a DVD/TV combo on a 13" TV) Audio seems to work fine, although I havent tried episode 4 yet. So, as of right now, if I want to watch this, I have to sit in my daughter's bedroom.(or at the computer I suppose) I suspect that this may be just rapidly aging DVD player tech. Anyhow the quality of the contents outweigh any tech glitches that one has to muddle thru. Again, Great job Howard! Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hi all, I own this DVD set and have enjoyed it since I got it a month anda half ago...I have watched it a few times already. Unfortunately for me I ordered it before the price reduction... HSW, if you read this, do I have a $20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Does the DVD by any chance have subtitles? It would be really easier for me to understand if it did. If not, eh well. I'm looking for some more gaming history to watch or read up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile_walle Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Does the DVD by any chance have subtitles? It would be really easier for me to understand if it did. If not, eh well. I'm looking for some more gaming history to watch or read up on. Yeah, me too! beacuse Im deaf, so I would like to see subtitles on DVD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Maybe we can convince them to have subtitles or captions. I'm sure it costs a bundle to do that but I'd gladly pay the price just to see something that I've been seeing good reviews for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphor Dot Fossils Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I'll once again chime in on this one and give it my highest recommendations. One of my favorite CGE purchases out of...well, quite a few, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisjohn Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Anyone else have DVD player compatibity problems with Episode 4? My Playstation 2, or with my DVD drive in my laptop computer. They play the video, but the sound of the people taling doesn't come thru. It does however play the audio on my DVD burner in my desktop. My PS2 refused to acknowledge the existance of Ep4 and spluttered so badly on Ep3 as to make it unwatchable. It started experiencing problems late in Ep2. There should be a warning that it's a burnt DVD not a pressed one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 My playstation 2 played the first 3 episodes perfect, and on the fourth, you can still hear the game sounds in-between talking, but there is no talking. it is just silent, but a good picture. Everything was a-ok on my DVD burner drive. It is DVD-R (not DVD+R) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hswwsh Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Buck said: "I think it has to do the way the voice audio was mastered in editing. The first three episodes are actually the last ones he edited, the last episode on the dvd is the first one done. " Right on, Buck! Very astute. First let me appologize to anyone who is having problems. I tested this on many systems (players and computers) but obviously missed some. There are many unsettled aspects of DVDology yet, and it is also true that this is a DVD-R and not a pressed DVD. I have decided to do everything I can to make my next run a pressed run and fix the problem. The few people having issues should PM me if they can't enjoy the DVD and I will do my best to update you. I really appreciate those who spoke up for the content. But I want everyone to be happy with their disc, so I will do everything I possibly can to fix it for those who are experiencing any trouble. I am thankful that most people have not had problems, but I give you my word that I will do my best to make *everyone* happy. That was my goal with my games, and that is my goal with Once Upon ATARI (as it is with all my products). Yars truly, HSW PS For those interested, the fact is that Episode 4 was mastered in S-VHS on a cuts-only system and did not have PCM (in-video) audio on the voice tracks because then I woulnd't be able to do insert edits without messing up the speech. This accounts for the different look and visual style. The others were done on a non-linear system (with Premiere). Buck further said: "I suspect that this may be just rapidly aging DVD player tech. Anyhow the quality of the contents outweigh any tech glitches that one has to muddle thru. Again, Great job Howard!" Thanks, Buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 I got mine yesterday (talk about fast service!) and watched the whole thing last night. Very interesting, entertaining stuff. The "Turkey Certificate" was priceless. And Tod Frye is... well... I think he may have hit his head a little bit too hard on the sprinkler. For what it's worth, the DVD worked on my fairly-old JVC player without any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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