October 12, 2001, 03:54
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Chieftain
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UK release in DVD box?
Don't know if that was obvious anyway but the layout of the UK box to be found here,
ToTheGame
strongly reminds me of a DVD box layout. Especially the big "PC CDROM" label, which is normally put there so that the customers don't confuse Games with DVD movies.
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October 12, 2001, 04:05
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Warlord
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What about our thick manual?! 
I want it too! If there isn't manual, then it really should be cheaper.
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October 12, 2001, 05:09
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Chieftain
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Yes, it's a pity. They'll probably go for a Manual in PDF and a booklet explaining how to start the game "Double Click on the CD-ROM icon...."
Maybe there's still hope.
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October 12, 2001, 06:05
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I think you're reading too much into what is now pretty much the standard layout of UK PC game boxes.
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October 12, 2001, 06:16
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Well that is a very old screenshot of the box which I saw many, many months ago. Also I would like to point out that I have seen considerably larger and thicker DVD boxes before as well (I think the new Myst game is like that) that would quite easily accommodate a fairly hefty manual as well!
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October 12, 2001, 08:59
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Chieftain
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Originally posted by Grumbold
I think you're reading too much into what is now pretty much the standard layout of UK PC game boxes.
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Really? I can't remember having seen that big 'PC CDROM' label on any normal box.
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October 12, 2001, 10:27
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It looks like a DVD box cover to me...
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October 12, 2001, 12:16
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noooo!
dan magada said there was a huge manual and my hopes were high. then i saw the uk box and thought. it looks better ythan the us one, but no i look at it i looks very DVD!!!!!
help!
black and whites manual was ok but didnt tell me some vital stuff, shoguns was big with lots of stuff then the add on was a dvd box!
where will it end!!
i want a big develppoper notes and everything
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October 12, 2001, 14:37
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Warlord
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I'm worried about the manual too. You can't fit more than about 100 pages in one of those DVD boxes. Looks like special edition for me (I wish  )
Edit:
Ooops. Just seem PH's post. That could be the ideal solution...
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October 12, 2001, 14:51
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Prince
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Originally posted by tishco
noooo!
dan magada said there was a huge manual and my hopes were high. then i saw the uk box and thought. it looks better ythan the us one, but no i look at it i looks very DVD!!!!!
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It looks like a DVD box indeed. The same PC-CD logo as I've seen on thoes plastic buggers. And Dan is in America. They have a proper box for sure.
Gosh, am I glad I ordered my Tin Can... hope it gets delivered. 
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October 12, 2001, 15:30
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I bought Commandos 2. It came in DVD packaging, but still had more than ample room for a 50 page manual. Sizewise it was an A5 booklet.
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October 12, 2001, 19:24
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I really hope they don`t do this. I loathe DVD-style boxes with an intensity you cannot possibly imagine. I much prefer a big chunky cardboard box that announces to the world that I own that particular game.
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October 12, 2001, 20:02
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Chieftain
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Originally posted by Rince
Yes, it's a pity. They'll probably go for a Manual in PDF and a booklet explaining how to start the game "Double Click on the CD-ROM icon...."
Maybe there's still hope.
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Get real!!
Even if it is in a DVD type box they're still gonna supply a full manual even if its just all wrapped together...
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October 13, 2001, 08:41
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I loathe DVD-style boxes with an intensity you cannot possibly imagine. I much prefer a big chunky cardboard box that announces to the world that I own that particular game
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I much prefer DVD packaging. It means I can keep the "box". Anything bulky and I chuck it.
Also I think DVD games are better, they don't need loads of shelf space to announce their presence. People will go in looking for it, whereas bulky games tend to be ones people only notice while browsing. 
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October 13, 2001, 08:58
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as i never keep any of the boxes i get games in I couldnt care what sort of box it coems in, i jsut keep the CD in its Crystal Cover.....
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October 13, 2001, 10:37
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Chieftain
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Whaaaat? You are throwing away game boxes? You bastard!
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