Hello all,
As many of you know, my brother and I have purchased a beta copy of the famous Monster Party for Famicom. We've begun to make significant headway with the potential release, but we need to get an idea of how many people would actually be interested in purchasing a copy of the game from us. The cost of the release has been exuberant given the initial prototype purchase, the cost of pcbs, Famicom shells, sticker, cases/boxes, artwork, etc. In order to commit fully to the reproduction, we'd need to have between 125-200 people interested in a copy at $85 shipped (domestically). Any less than that, and we'll lose our shirts on the deal. The game will be unmodified and 100% identical to the original beta. There are currently no plans for an NES release or a translation. The release will be made using 100% new parts.
If you'd be interested, simply post in this thread. I'm not looking for money or a presale of any sort, I'm simply gauging interest. Please feel free to post any and all questions publicly in this thread and I will do my best to answer each accordingly.
I would be super interested, unless it was number 13 :D
Is the ROM dumped?
Quote from: dreddnott on May 11, 2014, 03:35:04 pm
Is the ROM dumped?
Yes, I have personally dumped the rom.
Yes consider me 1st in line. Waiting for this to be released is like a child waiting for Christmas.
Is this the one that went to auction a few months ago? How is it? Is it a quality game? Do I need to know Japanese to play it? Finally, if you ask around and get interest well over 200, do you think you would consider lowering the price a bit? Just curious!
Quote from: o.pwuaioc on May 11, 2014, 06:14:00 pm
Is this the one that went to auction a few months ago? How is it? Is it a quality game? Do I need to know Japanese to play it? Finally, if you ask around and get interest well over 200, do you think you would consider lowering the price a bit? Just curious!
Great questions, I'll answer them in order.
- This is indeed the copy that recently sold at auction.
- It is a fantastic game. Better than the US release for certain.
- I played through the game to completion without knowing a word of Japanese.
- I don't anticipate getting 200, let alone well over that number. The price point is identical to my last release and I believe it will stay that way.
Yes, yes, yes, ABSOLUTELY yes!
So yeah, I remain interested - as I have ever since the news was posted on NA. LOL
I would potentially be interested in a few copies, easily. I don't know if there are options for repro shells, but if you mocked up a release in the style of other Bandai releases I would lose my shit. :bub:
I'll certainly get one.
I am interested, make it so!
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 11, 2014, 03:19:38 pm125-200 people interested in a copy at $85 shipped (domestically)
You are very optimistic person. Best wishes.
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 12, 2014, 04:47:07 am
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 11, 2014, 03:19:38 pm125-200 people interested in a copy at $85 shipped (domestically)
You are very optimistic person. Best wishes.
Well, I've completed numerous reproductions on a similar scale in the past. See here:
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=115880
I managed to sell 150 copies of Chuck Yeager's Fighting Combat in October of this past year. Just like this potential releases, the game was:
- Purchased and dumped by myself
- Reproduced using all new parts
- Sold exclusively through message boards
- Sold at the $85 price point
This ain't my first rodeo my man. I've completed 100+ game releases for Chuck Yeager (NES), Hoppin' Mad (NES), Kitty's Catch (NES), Blockbuster World Championship (Genesis), Beastball (Genesis), Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat (Genesis), and possibly more that are currently escaping me. The price point and target sales numbers for Monster Party are not arbitrary, but instead based on previous hard numbers.
Don't let 80sFreak disturb you - he's our resident internet warrior but his heart is in the right place.
I think you could price it a bit higher to be honest, if was a dead limited run. If it came with a box and manual of sorts I'd pay $100 knowing for sure there wouldn't be any other official copies made.
Quote from: L___E___T on May 12, 2014, 08:27:59 am
Don't let 80sFreak disturb you - he's our resident internet warrior but his heart is in the right place.
I think you could price it a bit higher to be honest, if was a dead limited run. If it came with a box and manual of sorts I'd pay $100 knowing for sure there wouldn't be any other official copies made.
No harm, no foul. I just wanted to show that I have some experience in these sort of things.
As for the game, it will definitely come in a box with an insert or two. I always try and release games with some added bonuses that make the release more interesting (pilot wings with Yeager, bouncy ball with Hoppin' Mad), and I also run contest/give aways.
The boxes are often unconventional when compared to official releases. Here are some examples:
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n223/mrmark0673/Hoppin%20Mad/100_1363.jpg) (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/mrmark0673/media/Hoppin%20Mad/100_1363.jpg.html)
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/beaglepussband/stupid%20shit/chuck_zpsfa3f863c.jpg) (http://s81.photobucket.com/user/beaglepussband/media/stupid%20shit/chuck_zpsfa3f863c.jpg.html)
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/beaglepussband/stupid%20shit/kitty_zpsa87753e1.jpg) (http://s81.photobucket.com/user/beaglepussband/media/stupid%20shit/kitty_zpsa87753e1.jpg.html)
I typically do releases ranging from 100-200 carts, the first ten of which are "Collectors Editions." These have more goodies and things that the regular release wouldn't see (like the VHS and barf bag for Yeager). The regular edition will still come with box and inserts though, so you're not missing much if you don't jump in on the CE's.
I also always post the rom for free download after my release. You can play Monster Party whether you purchase a cart or not.
Wow, your stuff looks great.
Good luck with everything should you decide to try it. :yoshi:
I would definitely be interested in one.
It sounds like from your initial post that the game would be released in the Famicom format. Is that right? (I'm interested either way.)
:'( Sign me up!
Quote from: Zycrow on May 13, 2014, 11:21:06 am
I would definitely be interested in one.
It sounds like from your initial post that the game would be released in the Famicom format. Is that right? (I'm interested either way.)
The game will be released exclusively in Famicom format. My brother and I talked, and we feel it's the right thing to do. If we went with NES reproductions we'd definitely be able to sell more games and we'd be able to produce carts at a fraction of the cost, but it would really defeat the purpose of the release. The US got their Monster Party already, and the Famicom has waited 25 years to get their hands on a copy. It's only fair.
Going with Famicom reproductions has proven to be difficult, but certainly doable. The work put into the release will leave the buyers satisfied for sure though.
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 13, 2014, 05:51:45 pm
The game will be released exclusively in Famicom format.
As i said - best wishes.
No sales at NA @ go to famicomworld ::)
P.S. Don't forget to add visible "reproduction" sign on the label.
P.P.S. Brand new famicom shells... ummm it's something new ???
Krikzz has created brand new Famicom shells, so that can be done as well.
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 03:57:21 am
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 13, 2014, 05:51:45 pm
The game will be released exclusively in Famicom format.
As i said - best wishes.
No sales at NA @ go to famicomworld ::)
P.S. Don't forget to add visible "reproduction" sign on the label.
P.P.S. Brand new famicom shells... ummm it's something new ???
Not sure the meaning of this post. Maybe I am confused a bit.
It seems there is a lot of interest generated at NA for this game, but I'm glad to see BeaglePuss also posting it here as well, since the folks here probably would be even more interested in a Famicom release than the folks on NA.
Why the point of adding "reproduction" on the label? The game was never released on Famicom format, afaik. Not the same as taking Gimmik or something like that, copying it, and then passing it off as a real thing.
Sure, there are many people out there producing Famicom shells to this day (just look at all of the crappy modern clone cases, which break so easily, still being produced in China and what not). Correct me if I am wrong, but as of date, I am not aware of any Famicom release in the west of this sort...i.e. prototype of unreleased game or homebrew game being made and put onto cart, in a limited run of carts.
Either way, I am extremely excited about this release, and can't wait to see it. :)
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 03:57:21 am
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 13, 2014, 05:51:45 pm
The game will be released exclusively in Famicom format.
As i said - best wishes.
No sales at NA @ go to famicomworld ::)
P.S. Don't forget to add visible "reproduction" sign on the label.
P.P.S. Brand new famicom shells... ummm it's something new ???
The game will be sold on numerous message boards including NA, AA, DP, and Famicom world. Given the current interest, I anticipate a sell out (similar to all my previous releases).
There will be no mention of reproduction on the label. I could see the need to add reproduction if the game had seen an original release on the Famicom, but being that the game is unreleased I don't see the need to write reproduction.
The game will indeed be using brand new Famicom shells. I'm working with a manufacturer currently that will have no problem producing new shells (in fact, they already do). I've used them for both Genesis and SNES shells in the past with great success, and I don't imagine it being any different with this release.
I have two unreleased reproductions runs in the works (one for the Genesis and one for the SNES). Monster Party will not begin production until those two sales are completed. We're moving in the right direction though.
This does sound very exciting, and I'd like to check out the game eventually. I wasn't originally a fan of the NES version, but it has grown on me in the last couple of years; it'd be interesting to see the differences. All of the lawsuit-bait that I keep hearing teased in the Nolans' descriptions of this version reminds me a lot of Splatterhouse, which makes this even more exciting.
I'm very appreciative of the offer to release this publicly for everyone to enjoy. I'm afraid I won't personally be able to justify dropping $85 on a repro, though. I guess I'll be waiting for the eventual release of the ROM; is the mapper a common one that a flash cart could easily play? (I've been meaning to buy an Everdrive for a little while now...) I'd be willing to throw $5 your way after the ROM is released as a (very) small token of gratitude.
Quote from: nerdynebraskan on May 14, 2014, 06:35:05 am
This does sound very exciting, and I'd like to check out the game eventually. I wasn't originally a fan of the NES version, but it has grown on me in the last couple of years; it'd be interesting to see the differences. All of the lawsuit-bait that I keep hearing teased in the Nolans' descriptions of this version reminds me a lot of Splatterhouse, which makes this even more exciting.
I'm very appreciative of the offer to release this publicly for everyone to enjoy. I'm afraid I won't personally be able to justify dropping $85 on a repro, though. I guess I'll be waiting for the eventual release of the ROM; is the mapper a common one that a flash cart could easily play? (I've been meaning to buy an Everdrive for a little while now...) I'd be willing to throw $5 your way after the ROM is released as a (very) small token of gratitude.
The mapper is extremely common (I can't think of it at the moment, but I can post it later when I recall), and it can play in a flash cart without a doubt. I've played it on the NES Powerpak myself, so I know for certain that it's not an issue.
As for the donation, it's not needed. Simply enjoy the rom as a gift, and give the game the play-through that it deserves after all these years. Hell, feel free to make your own repro with the rom once you get it. Once the rom is out there..... Well...... It's out there!
Title
QuoteInterest Check: Monster Party Beta Reproductions
but
QuoteThere will be no mention of reproduction on the label.
or is it ok now to take someones code and "release" it with no mention of reproduction? ???
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 06:40:31 pm
Title
QuoteInterest Check: Monster Party Beta Reproductions
but
QuoteThere will be no mention of reproduction on the label.
or is it ok now to take someones code and "release" it with no mention of reproduction? ???
It's never been "ok," but the alternative is less appealing. Would you prefer the cart/code rot in some private collector's hands like it has for so long already?
When I release the rom (for free), you're welcome to make your own cart and place
reproduction on the label.
These repros will undoubtedly be very obvious, given that the only two original copies were prototypes with simple black text typed onto a plain white label. Hell, the Nolans may even use a completely different looking shell, and they'll no doubt be putting colorful, glossy, art-filled labels on their repros. No one is going to get them confused. This is far different than someone making a bootleg of a released game and putting (an attempt at) an exact replica of the original art on the label (even if they think they're excused by putting "reproduction" somewhere on the label).
Quote from: nerdynebraskan on May 14, 2014, 07:09:45 pm
These repros will undoubtedly be very obvious, given that the only two original copies were prototypes with simple black text typed onto a plain white label. Hell, the Nolans may even use a completely different looking shell, and they'll no doubt be putting colorful, glossy, art-filled labels on their repros. No one is going to get them confused. This is far different than someone making a bootleg of a released game and putting (an attempt at) an exact replica of the original art on the label (even if they think they're excused by putting "reproduction" somewhere on the label).
Totally agree with Jackson here, and I'm honestly not sure what the big deal is with this one. On Famicom, the game was unreleased...
Technically it isn't even a reproduction since it was never produced in the first place. Maybe some text that says it's not released by the original developers could be in place though.
There's no standard or precedent of adding those kinds of labels, P. And unreleased prototypes are probably the most popular, common, and successful of all repros made. Every maker sells an Earthbound Zero, Bio Force Ape, and Drac's Night Out. And I've never seen anyone bother to include a disclaimer of that kind.
To be frank, repros of unreleased prototypes really don't break my heart. If the company couldn't be bothered to actually release the game, they already forfeited their right to make money and fame off of it. (Of course, repros do still offer a bit of extremely-belated fame, since the label art typically includes the company's name/logo.)
Quote from: nerdynebraskan on May 15, 2014, 06:44:04 am
To be frank, repros of unreleased prototypes really don't break my heart. If the company couldn't be bothered to actually release the game, they already forfeited their right to make money and fame off of it.
Just to jump in, it's not about effort, it's about business and in particular stock risk. Let's take something like Flintstones 2 as an example. If the game came out while SNES was popular and NES games were hardly selling, that means the amount of copies likely to be sold has taken a nose dive from what you originally thought it would abck when the game was designed. Now, if it costs Taito (or whoever) $20 to manufacture every copy, you simply can't afford to have hundreds of thousands of copies lying around in a warehouse. So then, you look to see if the release is still viable if you make only 20,00 copies. It is just about. The shops don't want it though, so it becomes non-viable again, until a rental chain offer to buy those 20,000 copies straight off the bat as long as you can promise they're the only people who can sell it.
In this loose case, the game was released but in many others the game was not released. Not because somebody couldn't be bothered, but because no company can afford to lose money on what is a very probable outcome.
I wish this game had been released, but I can assure you it not a case of a company or developer not being bothered, it's generally about circumstances not allowing the game to be brought to market. Retro gamers often talk about gems like Gimmick or other high quality games and wonder why they didn't come out but a rubbish sports game did. The answer is usually just market conditions at that time. They're not so relevant to us as gamers now, but for publishers back then they were very relevant.
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 14, 2014, 06:57:09 pm
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 06:40:31 pm
Title
QuoteInterest Check: Monster Party Beta Reproductions
but
QuoteThere will be no mention of reproduction on the label.
or is it ok now to take someones code and "release" it with no mention of reproduction? ???
It's never been "ok," but the alternative is less appealing. Would you prefer the cart/code rot in some private collector's hands like it has for so long already?
When I release the rom (for free), you're welcome to make your own cart and place reproduction on the label.
Ok, i will try to simplify question.
Is this your code? Did you created(not dumped) it?
This is copyrighted material and that won't change no matter what you put on the label. But one can argue that he is taking money for the reproduction work (reproduction in casual terms).
Yes you can say you are charging for the cost of goods, hence why the file will be released wide for free.
Charging for a repro of an unreleased game is no different to charging for any repro, so let's avoid that assumption, nobody's releasing source code.
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 16, 2014, 01:50:33 am
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 14, 2014, 06:57:09 pm
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 06:40:31 pm
Title
QuoteInterest Check: Monster Party Beta Reproductions
but
QuoteThere will be no mention of reproduction on the label.
or is it ok now to take someones code and "release" it with no mention of reproduction? ???
It's never been "ok," but the alternative is less appealing. Would you prefer the cart/code rot in some private collector's hands like it has for so long already?
When I release the rom (for free), you're welcome to make your own cart and place reproduction on the label.
Ok, i will try to simplify question.
Is this your code? Did you created(not dumped) it?
You didn't simplify the question, you asked a completely different question....
I do not own the the code nor did I create it, but you already know that. Making reproductions is as unethical as making a flash cart containing other developer's work though, something you don't seem to have an issue with. Pot, Kettle; you know the saying.
Now, let me ask the question once again (not a completely different question mind you):
Would you prefer the cart/code rot in some private collector's hands like it has for so long already? I certainly wouldn't, and I'm sure most others here (and elsewhere) agree.
I've been dealing with the same types of questions, concerns, and attacks since I began releasing prototypes to the community so many years ago. These statements have never made me reconsider my stance or change my approach. I've released roms for unreleased NES games including Hoppin' Mad, Ktty's Catch, Chuck Yeager's Fighter Combat, and Dino Hockey. I've released roms for unreleased Genesis games including Dragon's Lair, Beastball, Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat, Swamp Thing, and Time Trax. I've also released
dozens of prototype roms for released games with minor/major changes.
I own none of the code listed above, and had nothing to do with the programming involved. With that said, I'd gladly do it all over again.
80sFreak, with all due respect, just end it man!! How on earth can you argue on such a nitpick to the person that spent thousands on a sought after prototype and is releasing it to all to enjoy??
He can do as he wishes with it since he put up the money to buy it. It has been unreleased so he is completing the last step of the "production" it has never received.
Absolutely anyone associated with this game could have taken the initiative to release it anytime they wanted, but hey they didn't, so it's like BeaglePuss said, it'll either rot somewhere or we can enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
If the creator of the game was so worried about being compensated he would have destroyed any trace of it once it got canceled.
In my eyes this is not a re-production, it is a production as it's never been produced otherwise technically every cartridge you ever played should have reproduction on it since it had to have been duplicated from the first. BeaglePuss didn't create the game, but he's giving it the life it should have had, in our Famicoms connected to our TVs.
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 13, 2014, 05:51:45 pm
I have two unreleased reproductions runs in the works (one for the Genesis and one for the SNES). Monster Party will not begin production until those two sales are completed. We're moving in the right direction though.
Can you give any kind of time frame on a release date?
Quote from: Jay-ray on May 16, 2014, 09:29:30 am
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 13, 2014, 05:51:45 pm
I have two unreleased reproductions runs in the works (one for the Genesis and one for the SNES). Monster Party will not begin production until those two sales are completed. We're moving in the right direction though.
Can you give any kind of time frame on a release date?
It's tough to say. The Genesis release is
almost completely done. I'm just waiting to get new cart shells in. They've already been ordered, I'm just waiting for them to ship. The game is out the door as soon as they show up, and I'm hoping that's within the month. Fingers crossed.
The SNES run is being done by a third party manufacturer. They have received the rom and are about to begin production within the next few days. When I get the carts in I will still need to take care of art, cardboard boxes, poster, etc. That release is a few months off as a result.
Monster Party should see a release before Christmas, that's the goal. It might happen sooner if things come together quickly. Like I mentioned earlier, this is my first Famicom release. As a result, I want to be sure to take my time and do it right. I plan on posting updates with each benchmark reached, so stay tuned. I just have to get these other two out the door first.
Look, i do not want to stop it or get cart rot in private collection. I even didn't argued the price(but quantity) :P
All that i want is to see fine print on the label "reproduction", since it is not an official release and TS is not a copyright holder. Clear?
I probably wouldn't buy one if it said 'reproduction' on the label, it's like having a big fat 'FAKE' tag on. It obviously isn't an original release, so why does it need to be there? I wouldn't buy any other repro that had that written on the label.
Thanks so much for your contribution. Don't let these nay-sayers stop you. I've released unreleased games to the public and love the impact I had on the community. Anyway, id love a copy as well! :D
I have to say that I agree with 80sFREAK. A small text somewhere (on the backside maybe) that says it's a reproduction run of an unreleased prototype, mainly in order to not cause confusion in the future whether the game was released or not. But I guess such a thing would be bad for business.
Funny how you guys don't jump on this guy's case at all:
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=9965.0
And I never hear diddly squat over the hacks and stuff posted here with souped up artwork and case designs, looking like legitimate Famicom releases. Why the big deal suddenly on this title?
I'm as surprised as Dave. Counterfeit copies of released games get offered here, and the response to that is relatively quiet. And that is something that genuinely confuses collectors and other gaming historians. Why is there a burning need to stamp "repro" on this unreleased prototype, when I've never heard that demanded before?
No one is jumping on anyone. I'm just uttering my opinion in this discussion. No need to feel offended by a little critics.
Quote from: P on May 18, 2014, 04:40:07 pm
No one is jumping on anyone. I'm just uttering my opinion in this discussion. No need to feel offended by a little critics.
Okay, you're right then. I am just surprised that you didn't utter your opinions concerning those other items then, and only this one. ::)
Anything from modern reproductions to bootleg carts from back in the day, to hacks, to label and case swaps are not authentic, though (imo) there are varying levels within the spectrum, of what would and wouldn't be accepted. I am just surprised why this one is getting so much negative press from a certain few, yet the (truly) confusing stuff (i.e. that Doki Doki Panic on cart with box / manual) nothing is ever said about. I personally don't like or feel comfortable with those carts (because unofficially, they were still ported to the Famicom back in the day by bootleggers), but most people say nothing about it. When this sort of thing has been going on for years, I am just surprised that people are getting up in arms about it now, especially for a game that wasn't released in Japan in any form.
Wait...do you guys have prototype copies of this game in the closet ;)
Post Merge: May 18, 2014, 06:37:08 pm
Edit: And also I want to add that I am not trying to disrespect or belittle you guys in anyway with my previous post; I am just surprised and would like to try to see the rationale behind it.
Quote from: L___E___T on May 17, 2014, 05:28:03 am
I probably wouldn't buy one if it said 'reproduction' on the label, it's like having a big fat 'FAKE' tag on. It obviously isn't an original release, so why does it need to be there? I wouldn't buy any other repro that had that written on the label.
It's fake anyway, so why bother? :P
Quote from: fcgamer on May 18, 2014, 07:01:31 am
Funny how you guys don't jump on this guy's case at all:
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=9965.0
And I never hear diddly squat over the hacks and stuff posted here with souped up artwork and case designs, looking like legitimate Famicom releases. Why the big deal suddenly on this title?
Done :P
To answer your question - I get repros made because I cannot get the real example. Especially true when there is no real example... I know they're fake, but I like to pretend otherwise. It's only superficial of course, but so is all nostalgia.
Really glad this is happening and really glad there are repros generally, they all have their place. If something annoys you a bit but other people really enjoy it (and it's not hurting anyone) - best to let it slide as you certainly can't prevent it.
Yes as I said don't make such a big thing of a little uttering of someone's opinion. I'm not gonna utter my opinion on every little post of some repro someone are selling. I just happened to join this discussion and uttered my opinion and that's it. I don't have any interest in ruining BeaglePuss' business, nor do I have very strong opinions about this subject or whatever, I just say what I would do if I made a repro like that (I even label FDS sleaves that I printed myself with "repro" on the inside where it's not visible). I'm sorry if I sounded harsher than I meant to.
I can't speak for 80sFREAK though. He isn't exactly known to be smooth with his words.
Quote from: P on May 19, 2014, 02:31:40 pm
Yes as I said don't make such a big thing of a little uttering of someone's opinion. I'm not gonna utter my opinion on every little post of some repro someone are selling. I just happened to join this discussion and uttered my opinion and that's it. I don't have any interest in ruining BeaglePuss' business, nor do I have very strong opinions about this subject or whatever, I just say what I would do if I made a repro like that (I even label FDS sleaves that I printed myself with "repro" on the inside where it's not visible). I'm sorry if I sounded harsher than I meant to.
I can't speak for 80sFREAK though. He isn't exactly known to be smooth with his words.
You didn't come off as harsh to me. I appreciate your input and I'm always interested I hearing other's opinions on the matter. I have a certain way that I do things, and I feel as though it's the best way to go about it. That doesn't make your opinion any less valid, just different from my own.
I have a feeling 80's is likely feeling a bit jealous above everything else, and I can't say that I blame him. He works hard on his little wares and doesn't get much attention or notoriety from them. I come along and drum up a great deal of interest with very little work. It's natural to wish failure upon others when your own success has been so limited.
me interested
would be interested at $50.00 price point
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 19, 2014, 02:48:15 pm
You didn't come off as harsh to me. I appreciate your input and I'm always interested I hearing other's opinions on the matter. I have a certain way that I do things, and I feel as though it's the best way to go about it. That doesn't make your opinion any less valid, just different from my own.
That's fine, looks like you understands me.
Quote from: wholesalewatch648 on May 19, 2014, 08:51:27 pm
would be interested at $50.00 price point
Due to the initial overhead/investment in the project, I have to stay firm at $85. With that said, there will be a flood of repro makers once the rom is released. Those reproductions will likely be far less expensive, so you might want to hold off for a bit.
I'll buy it either way, but I'm for the 'repro' branding, just for historical purposes. Either that or put 'reprinted in 2014' or some such thing.
Genuine games have all that information printed for them, I think it'd feel cheap if similar quality wasn't attempted.
But anyway... Before Christmas??? How exciting!!.. I haven't been lurking much lately, but I really don't want to miss this. I'll stop it when I remember to, for sure, but as soon as there's a preorder list, I'd love to be put on it!
Quote from: tappybot on May 29, 2014, 11:39:17 am
I'll buy it either way, but I'm for the 'repro' branding, just for historical purposes. Either that or put 'reprinted in 2014' or some such thing.
Genuine games have all that information printed for them, I think it'd feel cheap if similar quality wasn't attempted.
But anyway... Before Christmas??? How exciting!!.. I haven't been lurking much lately, but I really don't want to miss this. I'll stop it when I remember to, for sure, but as soon as there's a preorder list, I'd love to be put on it!
How can it be a reprint when it wasn't made to begin with?
Exactly, it's not even a reproduction in that sense either, it's just, well, a production.
Lol don't start this up again.
The official, unofficial name for the release will be:
Monster Party: Parody World presented by, but unaffiliated with Bandai of Japan (manufactured in China), 25th anniversary (re)production Beta, officially unlicensed by Nintendo
Thoughts?
I vote for a Japanese title of whatever this says:
(http://famicomworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/monsterworld.jpg)
Nothing more, nothing less. Let Wikipedia tell the rest of the story, that's what we have the internet for.
That says "Parody World: Monster Party" rather than the other way around. I vote for that.
Sorry I wasn't clear, but I was totally joking about the name lol. I was trying to come up with an egregiously long title as a joke, but it looks like I missed the mark.
"Parody World: Monster Party" was the plan all along.
I am stoked about this, it's gonna be very cool!
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 30, 2014, 04:32:19 pm
The official, unofficial name for the release will be:
Monster Party: Parody World presented by, but unaffiliated with Bandai of Japan (manufactured in China), 25th anniversary (re)production Beta, officially unlicensed by Nintendo
Thoughts?
A joke? Bummer, I like that name!
Maybe you can include that title, or an even longer version if you can think of one, in the accompanying paperwork.
Just stopped by to say I'm DEFINITELY up for this. I also made my interest clear over on NintendoAge, but I'll do it here just to be sure. I don't care what the label says, I'm just looking forward to the game itself. It'll be cool to have this for my Famicom collection!
Any new word on this?
Still extremely interested.
I soooooo want this, but being a 12 year old with no money is tough... :redcart:
Hmm...
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 16, 2014, 01:50:33 am
Quote from: BeaglePuss on May 14, 2014, 06:57:09 pm
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 06:40:31 pm
Title
QuoteInterest Check: Monster Party Beta Reproductions
but
QuoteThere will be no mention of reproduction on the label.
or is it ok now to take someones code and "release" it with no mention of reproduction? ???
It's never been "ok," but the alternative is less appealing. Would you prefer the cart/code rot in some private collector's hands like it has for so long already?
When I release the rom (for free), you're welcome to make your own cart and place reproduction on the label.
Ok, i will try to simplify question.
Is this your code? Did you created(not dumped) it?
Post Merge: October 04, 2015, 10:51:06 am
So interesting...so 80sFREAK wants to do the same thing he was against here in this thread? So strange. ::)
Quote from: 80sFREAK on May 14, 2014, 06:40:31 pm
Title
QuoteInterest Check: Monster Party Beta Reproductions
but
QuoteThere will be no mention of reproduction on the label.
or is it ok now to take someones code and "release" it with no mention of reproduction? ???