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CCP Explorer
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Posted - 2009.01.18 00:08:00 -
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 Originally by: Qordel
However, they are publishing - through ATARI - a physical version of the product in retail stores where the little ESRB rating on the box means something.
We will find a better place for this notice, but it is not going away. EVE Online is both ESRB and PEGI rated and ESRB has certain requirements that we must fulfill for physical distribution.
Erlendur S. Thorsteinsson
Software Director
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CCP Wrangler
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Posted - 2009.01.18 05:14:00 -
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EVE has had a ESRB and PEGI rating since release I believe, as it was originally sold in stores back then. The ratings didn't go away but were less important when we only had digital distribution. While there are no legal requirements to have a rating most stores won't sell a game without one, and many stores won't sell games above Teen rated ones, or at least Mature rated ones. Personally I don't think ratings are such a bad thing, at least for parents with kids. |
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.18 11:23:00 -
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Originally by: Farrellus Cameron
You should put it in small print at the bottom of the display, not in big annoying print at the top.
The guidelines we need to follow require the use of certain font sizes and placement. For instance putting it in the EULA is not enough. You need to see the warning before login of every single game session. Not complying with the regulations means fines and the risk of the certification being withdrawn and the subsequent recall from shelves by major retailers.
Computer Entertainment Retail Operations: Definitely not all fun and games. 
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CCP Explorer
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:06:00 -
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Originally by: Siigari Kitawa
Can you throw the ERSB notice either in the splash screen or the "about" section of the escape menu?
We can't place it in the ESC menu given the specific requirements from ESRB on font size and notice placement.
This notice will move to the lower left corner of the login screen in the next expansion. |
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CCP Explorer
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:09:00 -
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Originally by: Shevar
Why don't I remember seeing this warning with WoW then?
You are not looking hard enough. Lower left corner here. |
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:12:00 -
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Edited by: CCP Whisper on 18/01/2009 12:12:19
Originally by: Shevar
Why don't I remember seeing this warning with WoW then?
It's there. Lower left-hand corner.
Edit: Beaten by Explorer...but only because I took the time to draw in an arrow. |
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:15:00 -
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Originally by: Shevar
Nope says pegi 12+ for me.
That's probably because you are using a European version of WoW or connecting to a European server. No clue how Blizzard handles that. But as far as I know we do not have to display the PEGI rating, only the ESRB one. |
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CCP Explorer
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:17:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Whisper
Originally by: Shevar
Nope says pegi 12+ for me.
That's probably because you are using a European version of WoW or connecting to a European server. No clue how Blizzard handles that. But as far as I know we do not have to display the PEGI rating, only the ESRB one.
WoW is sharded and they have different clients for different servers based on geographic regions. EVE is a single universe, single server and we have a single client (in two art content editions). |
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:19:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Explorer
Originally by: CCP Whisper
Originally by: Shevar
Nope says pegi 12+ for me.
That's probably because you are using a European version of WoW or connecting to a European server. No clue how Blizzard handles that. But as far as I know we do not have to display the PEGI rating, only the ESRB one.
WoW is sharded and they have different clients for different servers based on geographic regions. EVE is a single universe, single server and we have a single client (in two art content editions).
...and now I know. And knowing is half the battle. |
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.18 12:29:00 -
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Originally by: MotherMoon
Originally by: CCP Whisper
...and now I know. And knowing is half the battle.
whats the other half?
Superior firepower. Or a well bribed traitor if that's more your thing. |
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.18 14:15:00 -
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Originally by: Gnomes Rock
And now we know that CCP play WoW.
Incoming whinestorm from many alts imminent.
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