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| Emma Drake |
Posted - 21 Nov 2013 : 17:37:50
Lords of Waterdeep is live on iTunes!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lords-of-waterdeep/id648019675?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
(I didn't see this up anywhere yet. If it's a repeat post, feel free to delete!) |
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| Emma Drake |
Posted - 01 Dec 2013 : 22:00:31
Anyone play multiplayer? Feel free to add me as a friend! My screenname is Emmadrake. |
| Thauranil |
Posted - 27 Nov 2013 : 13:06:31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Caolin
As far as developers ignoring Android, I wouldn't say that it's ignoring. There are so many different Android OS distributions out there and so many different hardware specs. It is far easier to develop for iOS, even with Apple's stringent approval process, than it is to develop for Android OS. All of that openness comes with a price.
True, but there isn't a single Android version of that software -- they could at least develop for Jelly Bean or KitKat, on the most recent devices. Plenty of the apps I used on my iPhone have Android equivalents, and have been installed on my phone and my tablet. One of the first things I did when I bought my tablet was start loading it up with my fave apps from my iPhone. The majority of them were available on both OS's, especially the games, like Angry Birds, Ticket to Ride, and Settlers of Catan.
Well said Wooly as a fellow Android user I feel the same way. |
| SirUrza |
Posted - 25 Nov 2013 : 14:47:41
Still enjoying it and still getting destroyed by the ai opponents. :) |
| Dark Wizard |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 23:48:11
This shot up to the #2 spot on the Top Paid apps list in only one day of release! |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 21:20:42
quote:
Originally posted by Caolin
As far as developers ignoring Android, I wouldn't say that it's ignoring. There are so many different Android OS distributions out there and so many different hardware specs. It is far easier to develop for iOS, even with Apple's stringent approval process, than it is to develop for Android OS. All of that openness comes with a price.
True, but there isn't a single Android version of that software -- they could at least develop for Jelly Bean or KitKat, on the most recent devices. Plenty of the apps I used on my iPhone have Android equivalents, and have been installed on my phone and my tablet. One of the first things I did when I bought my tablet was start loading it up with my fave apps from my iPhone. The majority of them were available on both OS's, especially the games, like Angry Birds, Ticket to Ride, and Settlers of Catan. |
| Caolin |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 21:14:50
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It's not that the software is buggy -- it's that you can't do crap on an iDevice without having to use iTunes, on a system that is authorized, and that you can't do much of anything unless you use the same system, every time. And you don't have the option of creating multiple libraries, if you have multiple iDevices -- you either have to pick and choose every single time what will go on the smaller device, or you have to waste time creating playlists because of this limitation, or -- what I eventually did -- you just have to sync one device on one computer, and the other on a separate machine.
And if you want to do anything involving connecting to a computer or power source, you need a proprietary cable.
On my Android devices, on the other hand, it's not a proprietary cable, and I can connect to any computer and simply drag and drop files. I was doing that earlier today, in fact, between calls at work -- I copied some pics and videos off of my wife's phone, picked the ones I liked, and then copied them to my phone and to my table, all without having to bother with any special software.
I own an iPod (classic), and my wife and I have owned two iPhones each. Now we have Android phones, and I have an Android tablet. I love the iPhone, but it's too much of a hassle to use iTunes -- and that's why I now am an Android person. I've made heavy use of iOS devices and of Android devices, and I find the latter far easier to deal with.
To each his own, and all that. I've used both enough to know what my preference is, and I'm not going to try to sway anyone -- I'm just explaining why my experiences have driven my choice.
All that aside, the smartphone market is dominated by Android, and there are more Android tablets than iOS tablets. Ignoring the Android market is ignoring a huge chunk of the gaming populace. As one of the ignored, that really irks me.
Well, you are right. To each his own. I know what is important to me and what needs I have. iOS gives those to me.
As far as developers ignoring Android, I wouldn't say that it's ignoring. There are so many different Android OS distributions out there and so many different hardware specs. It is far easier to develop for iOS, even with Apple's stringent approval process, than it is to develop for Android OS. All of that openness comes with a price. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 21:09:30
It's not that the software is buggy -- it's that you can't do crap on an iDevice without having to use iTunes, on a system that is authorized, and that you can't do much of anything unless you use the same system, every time. And you don't have the option of creating multiple libraries, if you have multiple iDevices -- you either have to pick and choose every single time what will go on the smaller device, or you have to waste time creating playlists because of this limitation, or -- what I eventually did -- you just have to sync one device on one computer, and the other on a separate machine.
And if you want to do anything involving connecting to a computer or power source, you need a proprietary cable.
On my Android devices, on the other hand, it's not a proprietary cable, and I can connect to any computer and simply drag and drop files. I was doing that earlier today, in fact, between calls at work -- I copied some pics and videos off of my wife's phone, picked the ones I liked, and then copied them to my phone and to my tablet, all without having to bother with any special software. (Not needing software is really nice at work -- despite having full admin rights on my system, we're still not allowed to have unauthorized software)
I own an iPod (classic), and my wife and I have owned two iPhones each. Now we have Android phones, and I have an Android tablet. I love the iPhone, but it's too much of a hassle to use iTunes -- and that's why I now am an Android person. I've made heavy use of iOS devices and of Android devices, and I find the latter far easier to deal with.
To each his own, and all that. I've used both enough to know what my preference is, and I'm not going to try to sway anyone -- I'm just explaining why my experiences have driven my choice.
All that aside, the smartphone market is dominated by Android, and there are more Android tablets than iOS tablets. Ignoring the Android market is ignoring a huge chunk of the gaming populace. As one of the ignored, that really irks me. |
| Caolin |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 18:51:44
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Caolin
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Wish they'd release it on Android. I'm done with iOS devices, after owning a couple of them.
I'm curious why? I was on an Android for my first entry into mobile devices....a tablet. I hated it and moved to iOS.
One word: iTunes. I consider it user-hostile, and I hated the fact that I couldn't do anything on the phone -- not even adding a single picture -- without going thru iTunes.
While I do share your sentiment on iTunes. I know for a fact that Apple keeps it buggy for Windows. However, I rarely use iTunes in relation to my iPhone or iPad. I update via wireless and I transfer photos and documents to my PC or laptop via Google Drive. I can even access my photos outside of iTunes while I'm plugged into my computer.
So maybe consider looking into this in the future. I personally find Android devices clunky and not user friendly to the layman.
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| SirUrza |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 14:11:00
I've been very displeased with itunes late as well. The new version seems even slower then the last one and as an avid podcast listener, it's becoming unwieldy.
Anyway, I picked it up. Lol, the computer keeps kicking my ass. I think it's because I'm playing on a phone and it's difficult to track everything on such a small screen. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 12:05:27
quote:
Originally posted by Caolin
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Wish they'd release it on Android. I'm done with iOS devices, after owning a couple of them.
I'm curious why? I was on an Android for my first entry into mobile devices....a tablet. I hated it and moved to iOS.
One word: iTunes. I consider it user-hostile, and I hated the fact that I couldn't do anything on the phone -- not even adding a single picture -- without going thru iTunes. |
| Caolin |
Posted - 22 Nov 2013 : 05:44:11
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Wish they'd release it on Android. I'm done with iOS devices, after owning a couple of them.
I'm curious why? I was on an Android for my first entry into mobile devices....a tablet. I hated it and moved to iOS. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 21 Nov 2013 : 22:02:39
Wish they'd release it on Android. I'm done with iOS devices, after owning a couple of them. |
| Emma Drake |
Posted - 21 Nov 2013 : 19:00:16
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Originally posted by Barastir
Cool, Emma! Haven't seen it in Apple Store before. At least it's available here in the Brazilian store (unlike the Arena of War)! 
I think it was just released today.
I played around with it a bit and it's a pretty good interface. I don't like that it's harder to just scan the board and know what everyone has, but that's the way of iPad games. At least I can play even when I can't find someone to play with! |
| Barastir |
Posted - 21 Nov 2013 : 18:57:59
Cool, Emma! Haven't seen it in Apple Store before. At least it's available here in the Brazilian store (unlike the Arena of War)! |
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