The makers should contact Valve about adding TF2 items...

Crunchwrap · 03-27-2011, 04:09 AM

Nothing makes a game sell faster than TF2 items (more specifically: TF2 hats).

Worms Reloaded, Monday Night Combat, Sam and Max: Devils Playground, etc. All had bonus TF2 hats, and they sold like hot cakes. And more recently, even bigger games like Rift, Homefront, and Shogan 2: Total War had TF2 tie in items, and they also sold like crazy.
It's no surprise since most people on Steam already own TF2 and would buy almost any game if it includes a TF2 hat/weapon.

The makers of Dino D-Day should seriously approach Valve to ask about adding a promo TF2 item (like a hat) for people who buy the game during it's first month or couple of weeks or whatever. This would hugely boost sales.

Just a suggestion.

tschumann · 03-27-2011, 04:11 AM

It's already been suggested: http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=1787499

Crunchwrap · 03-27-2011, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tschumann

It's already been suggested: http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=1787499

I read through that, but there's no definitive answer from the devs whether they're exploring the option or not.
With only 2 weeks left till release, it warrants asking if they're planning anything at all.

It's gotta be easy for them to contact Valve and just ask.

Crunchwrap · 03-27-2011, 09:23 AM

I've posted my thoughts in that thread, here's also some more reasons:

1) It works to bring the game into peoples attention. Many people hadn't even heard of games like Worms Reloaded or Monday Night Combat UNTIL they had their TF2 promotions, then it got the word of mouth spreading like wildfire! Pretty soon, the entire TF2 community were talking about those games, and it spread to other places (outside of TF2). This is EXACTLY the sort of publicity a game like Dino D-Day needs. It needs that initial buzz to get people talking.

2) It would take little to no effort to organize. All the devs have to do is pick up the phone and contact Valve. This is exactly what the devs at Uber Entertainment did back when Monday Night Combat was still in Beta, they even posted about it on the forums. The devs over at Valve are pretty cool people and if they like the game, they're more than willing to help out smaller/indie studios promote it. (they said something to that effect when they did the MNC promo).

MechaMage · 03-27-2011, 02:00 PM

Yeah, they should seriously consider this. I for example had never heard of Monday Night COmbat until it had a TF2 promo and now I love that game.

Metro · 03-27-2011, 02:11 PM

Remember when people bought games because of the game itself?

MechaMage · 03-27-2011, 02:21 PM

Well, I assume people bought TF2 because of the game itself.

03-27-2011, 02:39 PM

Screw Team Fortress 2, the game should give you special items for Counter Strike. <_<

Galebourn · 03-27-2011, 04:07 PM

It's just my opinion, but I don't think preorder items are a good idea.
Even if I own them, I end up don't using them since it jaratees of other players. I don't care for TF2 anymore since that game can't be fixed anymore but I hope Dino D-Day won't get any special items.
It may be a rather old point of view but I think everyone should be able to get 100% of everything in a game.
If there are any exclusive pre-order items, they should at least become a dlc later.

Crunchwrap · 03-28-2011, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galebourn

It's just my opinion, but I don't think preorder items are a good idea.
Even if I own them, I end up don't using them since it jaratees of other players. I don't care for TF2 anymore since that game can't be fixed anymore but I hope Dino D-Day won't get any special items.

It doesn't matter whether you personally will use the TF2 items or not, the whole point is to create that initial buzz in the community, to get everyone talking about it. So, word of mouth can spread and promote the game. The whole TF2 forums will be talking about it, just like they were with Monday Night Combat and their pre-order items.

This would be very good for the developers, and will help to create a larger long term user base as a lot of those TF2 players who buy Dino D-Day will make up long term players.

03-28-2011, 09:06 AM

Ok we really need to add this to the FAQ, tired of the same people asking same questions.

natezomby · 04-03-2011, 06:29 AM

*Dino D-Day Pack

Stegosaurus armor plates hat (and down the back like a backpack?)
Velociraptor claw gloves (Heavy)
T-Rex tooth or Raptor jaw bone knife melee
Triceratops horns hat
Dinosaur bone club (Scout)

Just some ideas.

Looking forward to the release!

EvilDeadFan · 04-03-2011, 06:45 AM

Yeah, the devs talked to us about this when I asked them, they want ti to be a surprise, I wouldn't expect an announcement on the weekend though :P

_koro_ · 04-05-2011, 09:30 AM

thank you for mentioning the triceratops hat I hope they add that if they decide to do this best hat ever!

Quote:

Originally Posted by natezomby

*Dino D-Day Pack

Stegosaurus armor plates hat (and down the back like a backpack?)
Velociraptor claw gloves (Heavy)
T-Rex tooth or Raptor jaw bone knife melee
Triceratops horns hat
Dinosaur bone club (Scout)

Just some ideas.

Looking forward to the release!

BlackoutAU · 04-05-2011, 10:11 AM

To be honest I think TF2 items would be a good idea even though I don't really play TF2 anymore. Sure people would probably buy the game just for the hat/item but some of those people would at least give the game a try and chances are they'd probably like it. It'd also make people more willing to buy the game. They might figure that even if they don't like the game at least they get something out of it.

03-27-2011, 04:09 AM	#1
Crunchwrap Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 471 Posts: 851	The makers should contact Valve about adding TF2 items... Nothing makes a game sell faster than TF2 items (more specifically: TF2 hats). Worms Reloaded, Monday Night Combat, Sam and Max: Devils Playground, etc. All had bonus TF2 hats, and they sold like hot cakes. And more recently, even bigger games like Rift, Homefront, and Shogan 2: Total War had TF2 tie in items, and they also sold like crazy. It's no surprise since most people on Steam already own TF2 and would buy almost any game if it includes a TF2 hat/weapon. The makers of Dino D-Day should seriously approach Valve to ask about adding a promo TF2 item (like a hat) for people who buy the game during it's first month or couple of weeks or whatever. This would hugely boost sales. Just a suggestion.

04-03-2011, 06:29 AM	#12
natezomby Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 60 Posts: 267	*Dino D-Day Pack Stegosaurus armor plates hat (and down the back like a backpack?) Velociraptor claw gloves (Heavy) T-Rex tooth or Raptor jaw bone knife melee Triceratops horns hat Dinosaur bone club (Scout) Just some ideas. Looking forward to the release!

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03-27-2011, 04:11 AM	#2
tschumann Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 148 Posts: 2,632	It's already been suggested: http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=1787499

03-27-2011, 09:23 AM	#4
Crunchwrap Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 471 Posts: 851	I've posted my thoughts in that thread, here's also some more reasons: 1) It works to bring the game into peoples attention. Many people hadn't even heard of games like Worms Reloaded or Monday Night Combat UNTIL they had their TF2 promotions, then it got the word of mouth spreading like wildfire! Pretty soon, the entire TF2 community were talking about those games, and it spread to other places (outside of TF2). This is EXACTLY the sort of publicity a game like Dino D-Day needs. It needs that initial buzz to get people talking. 2) It would take little to no effort to organize. All the devs have to do is pick up the phone and contact Valve. This is exactly what the devs at Uber Entertainment did back when Monday Night Combat was still in Beta, they even posted about it on the forums. The devs over at Valve are pretty cool people and if they like the game, they're more than willing to help out smaller/indie studios promote it. (they said something to that effect when they did the MNC promo).

03-27-2011, 02:00 PM	#5
MechaMage Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Reputation: 110 Posts: 710	Yeah, they should seriously consider this. I for example had never heard of Monday Night COmbat until it had a TF2 promo and now I love that game.

03-27-2011, 02:11 PM	#6
Metro Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 1052 Posts: 4,886	Remember when people bought games because of the game itself?

03-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#7
MechaMage Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Reputation: 110 Posts: 710	Well, I assume people bought TF2 because of the game itself.

03-27-2011, 02:39 PM	#8
patronsaint21 Guest Posts: n/a	Screw Team Fortress 2, the game should give you special items for Counter Strike. <_<

03-27-2011, 04:07 PM	#9
Galebourn Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Reputation: 17 Posts: 167	It's just my opinion, but I don't think preorder items are a good idea. Even if I own them, I end up don't using them since it jaratees of other players. I don't care for TF2 anymore since that game can't be fixed anymore but I hope Dino D-Day won't get any special items. It may be a rather old point of view but I think everyone should be able to get 100% of everything in a game. If there are any exclusive pre-order items, they should at least become a dlc later.

03-28-2011, 09:06 AM	#11
PersianImm0rtal Guest Posts: n/a	Ok we really need to add this to the FAQ, tired of the same people asking same questions.

04-03-2011, 06:45 AM	#13
EvilDeadFan Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 196 Posts: 1,834	Yeah, the devs talked to us about this when I asked them, they want ti to be a surprise, I wouldn't expect an announcement on the weekend though :P

04-05-2011, 10:11 AM	#15
BlackoutAU Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 1 Posts: 35	To be honest I think TF2 items would be a good idea even though I don't really play TF2 anymore. Sure people would probably buy the game just for the hat/item but some of those people would at least give the game a try and chances are they'd probably like it. It'd also make people more willing to buy the game. They might figure that even if they don't like the game at least they get something out of it.