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| OmegaDog
125th Post
 
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|  "Re(1):Ikaruga for DC"
, posted Thu 5 Sep 19:35
Well, I at least know it's shipped today, and it should be on it's way to my local import game provider soon, though it might take a while. I still don't know whether I'll need to pay $60 for a regular version or $80 for a supposed limited edition version with 5 postcards (haven't heard that anywhere else, so I'll only verify it when I see it).
Still though -- when I get it, I'm not going to play it just yet. I'm so freaking busy with the anime club that I haven't even had a chance to put KOF 2000 into my Dreamcast (which I got two weeks prior)! And before I even do that or play Ikaruga, I'll work on the cosplay costume, which -- due to the anime club and homework, I've barely touched... 14 days left to finish it too... and I'm currently locked out of my room because my keys are (hopefully) in there (thank goodness I have my laptop, an ethernet cable, and a place to connect in one of the study halls, though).
125th post...
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| boagman
0th Post
New Customer
| "Re(4):Ikaruga for DC" , posted Sat 7 Sep 20:10
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(I have no credit card)
Check or money order. Two alternate solutions right there.
umm..how does that work exactly?I've only ordered from ncsx(credit card only) in the past..do I have to get the money to the right currency,deposit it to a special account?I have no idea..that would propably take take about 6 months or so,too..know of any sites that take money orders/check?Can you explain the procedures/actions for each of these methods?thanx..
Well, first of all, NCS isn't the only option out there. There's tons of import houses you can choose from.
Second, any bank or accredited financial institution can have your funds made out into a certified check or money order in United States currency, if need be. So there goes that excuse.
Third, you're being a complete and total b.s.er, here. Ikaruga will be my very first import, ever. That's right...my very first one. I think it's important enough to support Treasure and the companies that are bringing this game to fruition that I'm willing to spend the cash necessary to receive this game. That means $60 for the game, plus shipping, *plus* I'm going to have to pay for a boot system for my DC. Why? First import, remember? The whole thing's costing me more than I'd care to admit, but that's okay...at least I'll feel good about myself when I'm done, and won't be hamstringing Treasure in the process. Gee, who does that sound like?
I own no pirated or burned games. None. And I've spent *plenty* of money on my games. Any Neo*Geo owner will tell you that to be a part of the scene, you've gotta spend the green.
I hope you never get a chance to play the game without paying for it, or having a friend pay for it, and playing theirs. It's only right...you can try to explain away stealing all you like, but it's a garbage excuse, and you know it. The game's still available for order from NCS...why not get one?
Or are you just a leech on the system?
Pinball reigns. You heard me right.
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| boagman
1th Post
New Customer
| "Re(4):Ikaruga for DC" , posted Sat 7 Sep 20:11
quote:
(I have no credit card)
Check or money order. Two alternate solutions right there.
umm..how does that work exactly?I've only ordered from ncsx(credit card only) in the past..do I have to get the money to the right currency,deposit it to a special account?I have no idea..that would propably take take about 6 months or so,too..know of any sites that take money orders/check?Can you explain the procedures/actions for each of these methods?thanx..
Well, first of all, NCS isn't the only option out there. There's tons of import houses you can choose from.
Second, any bank or accredited financial institution can have your funds made out into a certified check or money order in United States currency, if need be. So there goes that excuse.
Third, you're being a complete and total b.s.er, here. Ikaruga will be my very first import, ever. That's right...my very first one. I think it's important enough to support Treasure and the companies that are bringing this game to fruition that I'm willing to spend the cash necessary to receive this game. That means $60 for the game, plus shipping, *plus* I'm going to have to pay for a boot system for my DC. Why? First import, remember? The whole thing's costing me more than I'd care to admit, but that's okay...at least I'll feel good about myself when I'm done, and won't be hamstringing Treasure in the process. Gee, who does that sound like?
I own no pirated or burned games. None. And I've spent *plenty* of money on my games. Any Neo*Geo owner will tell you that to be a part of the scene, you've gotta spend the green.
I hope you never get a chance to play the game without paying for it, or having a friend pay for it, and playing theirs. It's only right...you can try to explain away stealing all you like, but it's a garbage excuse, and you know it. The game's still available for order from NCS...why not get one?
Or are you just a leech on the system?
Pinball reigns. You heard me right.
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| Genjuro
115th Post
Regular Customer
| "Re(5):Ikaruga for DC" , posted Sat 7 Sep 20:27
quote:
(I have no credit card)
Check or money order. Two alternate solutions right there.
umm..how does that work exactly?I've only ordered from ncsx(credit card only) in the past..do I have to get the money to the right currency,deposit it to a special account?I have no idea..that would propably take take about 6 months or so,too..know of any sites that take money orders/check?Can you explain the procedures/actions for each of these methods?thanx..
Well, first of all, NCS isn't the only option out there. There's tons of import houses you can choose from.
Second, any bank or accredited financial institution can have your funds made out into a certified check or money order in United States currency, if need be. So there goes that excuse.
Third, you're being a complete and total b.s.er, here. Ikaruga will be my very first import, ever. That's right...my very first one. I think it's important enough to support Treasure and the companies that are bringing this game to fruition that I'm willing to spend the cash necessary to receive this game. That means $60 for the game, plus shipping, *plus* I'm going to have to pay for a boot system for my DC. Why? First import, remember? The whole thing's costing me more than I'd care to admit, but that's okay...at least I'll feel good about myself when I'm done, and won't be hamstringing Treasure in the process. Gee, who does that sound like?
I own no pirated or burned games. None. And I've spent *plenty* of money on my games. Any Neo*Geo owner will tell you that to be a part of the scene, you've gotta spend the green.
I hope you never get a chance to play the game without paying for it, or having a friend pay for it, and playing theirs. It's only right...you can try to explain away stealing all you like, but it's a garbage excuse, and you know it. The game's still available for order from NCS...why not get one?
Or are you just a leech on the system?
I asked how does money order/check work exactly and if anyone knows of any sites that accept these orders of payment(ncsx doesn't)..now,are you a complete retard or what?
 "What a waste... ...of time..."
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| OmegaDog
130th Post
Regular Customer
| "Re(6):Ikaruga for DC" , posted Sat 7 Sep 21:15:
Well, to help Genjuro here against any pirating tendencies... can anyone suggest any import stores in Europe, North America, or quite possibly even Japan that would accept an international money order? (Or, Genjuro, from which European nation exactly are you?)
As for the process of a money order, I don't know how it's done in your nation -- but here's how it's done in the United States:
You go to the post office, ask for an international money order of a certain amount in your currency (converted from the currency of the nation from which the import store you ordered comes from), and give the post office the following:
1) the amount for the international money order,
2) a fee for sending out an international money order (since it should be a bit more than a domestic money order),
3) the fee for postage for international mail.
Then, on the money order itself, you fill out the import store's address, your own address, and the purpose for the money order. If there's a part of the money order you're supposed to keep for your records, then keep it. Put what you're supposed to mail in the envelope, and send it.
Hope that helps at least a little bit. Again folks -- which stores in Europe, North America, or Japan accept international money orders?
[Edit: Well, that solves it if NCSX does accept international money orders. Thanks Freeter!]
NEXT STAGE IS 4
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| boagman
2th Post
New Customer
| "Re(7):Ikaruga for DC" , posted Sat 7 Sep 21:54
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Well, to help Genjuro here against any pirating tendencies... can anyone suggest any import stores in Europe, North America, or quite possibly even Japan that would accept an international money order? (Or, Genjuro, from which European nation exactly are you?)
As for the process of a money order, I don't know how it's done in your nation -- but here's how it's done in the United States:
You go to the post office, ask for an international money order of a certain amount in your currency (converted from the currency of the nation from which the import store you ordered comes from), and give the post office the following:
1) the amount for the international money order,
2) a fee for sending out an international money order (since it should be a bit more than a domestic money order),
3) the fee for postage for international mail.
Then, on the money order itself, you fill out the import store's address, your own address, and the purpose for the money order. If there's a part of the money order you're supposed to keep for your records, then keep it. Put what you're supposed to mail in the envelope, and send it.
Hope that helps at least a little bit. Again folks -- which stores in Europe, North America, or Japan accept international money orders?
[Edit: Well, that solves it if NCSX does accept international money orders. Thanks Freeter!]
They do, it's stated very clearly on their website. As for "learning how to do this", you're kidding, right? Follow the above instructions if you truly are wondering about how this might happen.
NCS isn't the only one. I checked several other import joints on the web, such as tronix, the rage, and several others. All accept payment via international money orders drawn in United States dollars. Heck, even Buyrite says they do it, but anyone who buys from Buyrite might as well be playing Russian Roulette from what I've heard.
As for my comments to Genjuro, if I was out of line, mea culpa. It sure sounded to me like you were just aching to find an excuse to justify piracy. If that's not the case, then I guess my cynical comments were out of line.
Still, I've had to wait long and hard to get the games that I wanted most. Finding Viewpoint for the Neo several years ago was nothing short of a triumph, and I paid quite a bit for it. Was it worth it? Every penny...it still reigns as my favorite game ever. I wasn't about to pirate it just to have it, though.
So, Genjuro, if you were really seeking an avenue by which you could legitimately purchase Ikaruga, then I hereby retract my inflammatory statements and issue you an apology. If, however, you're just looking for someone to direct you to a site where you can simply download the game for no cost, then I fully believe that my statements were warranted.
Fair enough?
Pinball reigns. You heard me right.
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| "Re(2):Got mine at last ^_^" , posted Tue 10 Sep 15:09
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Those combo videos you spoke of...were those the ones that Treasure had available on its website? I DLed them, but could only get audio, no video. Are those the videos you're talking about, or were there some that I missed?
Yeah, those are the 2 which shows you how to get a sick score in stage 1 and 2. There is one more which shows the beginning of stage 3, but I've forgotten where I've downloaded that one from; sorry!
Hmm, looks like you're missing the proper video codec. They run on the standard Microsoft Mpeg-4 decoder, so just make sure you have the latest version of Windows Media Player and hopefully you'll be able to view them.
For me, the hardest parts are killing the enemy waves fast enough to get the most "extra" waves to appear after that.
Oh, and the beginning of stage 2 with all those little planes flying everywhere is quite a headache as well >.<
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