A word from Basilisk Games

[BasiliskWrangler]

As we approach the release of our first game, I want to thank everyone here for supporting the project. Whether you've been following the development for two years or two days, we're very glad you are part of the game's launch.

I hope the game meets everyone's expectations. We've had a great time making it and are more excited than ever to continue on to Book II. As mentioned in another thread, I know that we can't please everyone and a few people will most likely be disappointed in some aspect of Book I. While we can't please everyone, we do listen to all of you. If Book I didn't meet your expectations, please let us know why. It all goes towards making Book II better.

If you do like Book I, please shout it from the rooftops! As a small developer we don't get even 5% of the coverage that AAA titles get in the press. We need you to spread the word! Blog about it, talk about it on other forums, send an email to your favorite game site and complain that you've never seen Eschalon coverage there. Book II's development is solely depending on the success of Book I.

I've mentioned this in several places, but let me say it here again: the Mac version is going to start testing this next week. If you really want the Mac version, I recommend waiting for it. We should have it ready to sell in just a few weeks. The Linux version will also enter beta in the next three weeks as well.

Okay, so now we're just waiting for the links to go active, huh? Tick ... tock ... tick ... tock...

[Jeng]

Hey BasiliskWrangler,

Congratulations!!! I'm *really* looking forward to checking the game out!!! It looks like a LOT of fun

-Josh Engebretson
President
Prairie Games, Inc

[Asharak]

Okay, so now we're just waiting for the links to go active, huh? Tick ... tock ... tick ... tock...

Should we take that comment as an encouraging sign regarding the possibility of a 12:01 a.m. EST release?

I've been quietly lurking around here for about a year or so after seeing the game mentioned on Octopus Overlords. I hope the game is as fun to play as it is to read about.

- Ash

[Greymark]

Okay, so now we're just waiting for the links to go active, huh? Tick ... tock ... tick ... tock...

Should we take that comment as an encouraging sign regarding the possibility of a 12:01 a.m. EST release?

That would be great, download at 12:01 AM, play for a few hours, a little sleep, off to work. Please let us know one way or the other if you can.

[PhilosophiX]

Congratulations. Wishing you every success for the launch. I'm eagerly awaiting the moment when it appears.

Okay, so now we're just waiting for the links to go active, huh? Tick ... tock ... tick ... tock...

It's already 01:20am on the 19th, here in Malaysia... oh if only time zones worked in more interesting ways I wouldn't have to wait the 13 hours for your time zone to catch up... alas that's not to be. Fancy moving to Malaysia for Book II? hehe

[gragnak]

Ehi Thom! I just started the advertising on my blog on gamecopyworld.
And I'm spreading the voice over my messenger contacts.
I hope you'll reach your well earned success!

[Saxon1974]

Thanks so much for making this type of game, and great accomplishment in getting it finished!

Can't wait to enter Thaermore.

[Qantaga]

I'm anxiously awaiting tomorrow's release. I haven't been this excited over a new game release in a long time. I've posted about the game on some of the websites I frequent. Here's hoping for a very successful release.

Congratulations BasiliskWrangler! You've made quite an accomplishment here.

On a side note, it's nice to see you here Josh. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in Minions of Mirth, too.

[screeg]

I'll be making a brief list of gamesites I frequent and send a few harassing emails regarding Eschalon coverage-- good idea!

I can't believe more of the bigger sites don't at least have an "Indy Corner" where they occassionally mention great indies like this one.

[Gothmog]

Countdown....

[Prismatic Maelstrom]

I look forward to trying out the demo tomorrow.

[Rollor]

2:35 until 19th here Soon...

[Gwendo]

Good luck!

I'm eager to download the demo tomorrow night, when I'm back from work.

[salend]

Looking forward to midnight.

DanS

[Sol Invictus]

Starting to get excited here. I must find something to do for the next seven hours.