Pre-order EHM 2007 Now!

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:35 am

With only 15 days left until EHM 2007 is released, you can now pre-order to ensure that you get priority notification of when the game can be downloaded. Also, those that pre-order will get access to super-fast file servers to download their copy of the game.

This year's game is only available via digital download; therefore you won't be able to find a copy in the shops. You'll need a credit card, debit card, cheque or money order to purchase the game (Paypal is not supported). The advantage of digital download is that you will be given a license to install the game on two machines. Moving licences between PCs is easy as licenses can be activated/deactivated via the Windows Control Panel.

The file size will be around 50mb and will be available from the 22nd September (UK Time).

You can pre-order you copy at the SI Web Store (PC) and (Mac)

hluraven · Post by **hluraven** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:41 am

http://www.eastsidehockeymanager.net/buy.php#buy

Fantastic, but can someone do me a favour. I believe you get a discount if you are registered with SI, and there is a box to type in a discount code. As I don't have internet at home at the moment, and cannot log into SI from work, can someone ask over there how I can get my code. Many Thanks

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:51 am

You need to be registered with the SI Games Main Site (as opposed to their Forums which use a seperate user account). When you register at their Main Site you can set what games, if any, you would like to be notified about via e-mail. In order to receive the EHM discount code you will need to have asked to be notified about EHM. You will then receive an e-mail containing the code some time in the future.

I'm registered at the Main Site and receive EHM announcement e-mails and I'm yet to receive details of the discount code. I'll let you know if/when I receive the code. Alternatively, you could e-mail Marc Duffy (marc_duffy AT sigames.com).

hluraven · Post by **hluraven** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:53 am

That should be fine then, I'm registered there and do get the emails so I should get my code with that. Thanks archi

Post by **Shadd666** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:27 pm

SI said we'll be able to purchase the game by cheque... but it seems that pre-order only works with a credit card

Or maybe i miss something...

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:36 pm

I think you may have to phone e-licence to pay with something other than credit/debit cards

Edit: Apparently other payment options will be added to the site later on...

Post by **Shadd666** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:56 pm

archibalduk wrote:I think you may have to phone e-licence to pay with something other than credit/debit cards

Edit: Apparently other payment options will be added to the site later on...

Just seen it on SI forums

Thanks anyway

But i also seen that it will be a 5â‚¬ surplus to order by cheque!

That sounds absolutely unfair to me! Why this surplus??? If we consider that Finnish can't have a credit card,it forces them to pay more... That's just unfair! (even if 5â‚¬ won't ruin anyone,for sure)

And the option to have a backup CD of the game will cost 10â‚¬... I'm all right to pay a surplus for the backup CD,but never thought it would 10â‚¬! Thought it would be around 5â‚¬.

So if i want the game,pay by cheque,and have a backup cd,it will cost me:
30â‚¬ (the game) + 5â‚¬ (payment by cheque) + 10â‚¬ (backup cd) = 45â‚¬...when a boxed version is around 50â‚¬,but i won't have a sympathic box and a paper manual...

However,i'll buy the game,no matter how much it'll cost to me... I won't take the backup cd (option that i strongly wanted,but not cheap enough) and i'll try to find a friend who lend me his credit card,so i'll only pay 30â‚¬ (well,29.99â‚¬ to be right)... Not exactly what i predicted to do...

ironcity57 · Post by **ironcity57** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:25 pm

Just went back and checked the email I receieved from sigames.com on Aug 9th(the only one I've received from them in a long time - announcing the upcoming release of the new game and it's features) but no mention of any pre-ordering or discount code?

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:42 pm

Shadd - do you have a CD burner? You could burn your downloaded copy onto a CD.

ironcity57 wrote:Just went back and checked the email I receieved from sigames.com on Aug 9th(the only one I've received from them in a long time - announcing the upcoming release of the new game and it's features) but no mention of any pre-ordering or discount code?

I get the impression that the e-mail will be sent during the weekend. Marc Duffy mentioned that the discount will be available this weekend

Post by **B. Stinson** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:18 pm

Are there any other reasons to preorder other than faster downloads and a priority notification?(Duffy didn't mention any at the forums) Beacuse if not, I think I might as well wait till release day to order. I can't get the game until I'm out of school for the day, obviously, which is about 2:45(US/CAN eastern). I'm certain the gane will be up long before that, so I don't need a notification... and 50mb files download quite fast on my internet, so I'm not too worried about speed, even if a lot of people are still on the servers.

flea · Post by **flea** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:43 pm

Thats great news!!!

I just mailed Duffy for that discount code....hope he does reply soon!!!

Also I will buy it without the CD as it seems that we are allowed to burn it at home, right???

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:52 pm

B. Stinson wrote:and 50mb files download quite fast on my internet, so I'm not too worried about speed, even if a lot of people are still on the servers.

I agree, 50mb is a small size file to download so hopefully it won't take that long. However, I am wondering how much bandwidth users will be able to get if there are thousands of people trying to download at once. In the past, SI's servers haven't been that great but hopefully they've managed to make things much quicker. I've noticed over the past week that downloading from the SI site has greatly improved.

flea · Post by **flea** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:19 pm

Hey guys, just a question there: It seems that the download will be around 50Mb, right?? Can I assume that the file is compressed and we have to unzip it??
I ask that because I remember EHM05 was bigger, not??

....or maybe Iam just confused

Also, Marc Duffy already mailed me back and he told me that the discount coupon will be coming soon!!!! Cool!!!

Greets

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT!!!!

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:40 pm

Yes, the file is a compressed installer. You run the installer and it decompresses itself.

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:46 pm

The e-mail containing the discount code has been sent

flea · Post by **flea** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:41 pm

archibalduk wrote:The e-mail containing the discount code has been sent

Cool!!!

As soon as I have it I will preorder it!!! Cant wait!!!

Just checked the mail and it hasnt arrived yet.....guess I have to patient, but it seems that when u preorder the game u feel like u are a bit closer to it

flea · Post by **flea** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:44 pm

Iam an idiot!!!!

I had it already in my inbox when I wrote this!!!!

Very kind mail, btw!!! I really like the guys from SIGA!!!

...going preorder now!!!!!

ironcity57 · Post by **ironcity57** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:43 pm

Right on time. I got it earlier today, but it says we've got to use it by sunday night if I read it correctly.

Sweed · Post by **Sweed** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:31 am

Got mine tonight, preorder is in

ironcity57 · Post by **ironcity57** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:17 am

Might be heading for a divorce considering the two fantasy football leagues that just kicked off but the order is in for me as well, quick and easy we'll see how the download progresses!

Post by **joehelmer** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:06 pm

I haven't got any mail yet.

flea · Post by **flea** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:18 pm

joehelmer wrote:I haven't got any mail yet.

Did u mail Marc Duffy for the discount coupon??? I did so and I received it only a day later!!!

I guess there were so many guys asking for that discount coupon that Marc coudnt send them all yesterday so I would try it again on monday!!

Here I have to say that Iam positively surprised by the SIGA guys, as they really take care of business!!!

I preordered it yesterday and I also buyed the CD, like that I also will receive a copy of OOTP for only 10 more bucks!!

Greets

Post by **Minstrel** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:20 pm

joehelmer wrote:I haven't got any mail yet.

Forwarded you my copy

Are you signed up with the SI Main Site though? It's a different signup than having a forum account:

http://www.sigames.com/

Post by **joehelmer** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:06 pm

No, I don't have. That's might be the problem.

Post by **archibalduk** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:52 pm

You can now pre-order your Mac copy:

https://store6.esellerate.net/store/che ... atalog.htm