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PCM 2008 First impressions
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| karmst17 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 10:01
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Anyone have gamer first impressions. I thought this would be quite a good thread fo those knew to PCM 08 so that they can decide wether to buy or not to buy.
personally i am still wating for my game to download at 150kb/s.
So whats it like?
Kenneth Armstrong
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| wally4ever |
Posted on 19-06-2008 10:06
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They didn't send me the activation key yet.
I think something might be rong here.
Downloaded the game a few days ago.
Should I contact metaboli?
Wouter |
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| karmst17 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 10:13
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wally4ever wrote:
They didn't send me the activation key yet.
I think something might be rong here.
Downloaded the game a few days ago.
Should I contact metaboli?
Wouter
The activation key is on the email that was sent to you when you bought it. If it is not their then contact customer suppourt which has a link on the email. They send you an email telling you how to do stuff and you can further enquire if need be.
Kenneth Armstrong
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 19-06-2008 10:19
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I have taken care of this through e-mail  |
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| wally4ever |
Posted on 19-06-2008 10:19
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I never received any mail from them.
I bought the game with VISA.
Downloaded it 100%
But never received any mail (also not in spam)
Ok Mike, thanks a lot. I will contact metaboli through email.
Edited by wally4ever on 19-06-2008 10:21
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| karmst17 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 10:23
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wally4ever wrote:
I never received any mail from them.
I bought the game with VISA.
Downloaded it 100%
But never received any mail (also not in spam)
did you make sure that you gave a email address when asked on the buy game page if you didnt then contact ''
you should provide your order number which you should definetly have if you bought the game however if you lost this then you are fucked. you will need to re buy i think.
Kenneth Armstrong
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| wally4ever |
Posted on 19-06-2008 11:46
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Does metaboli send you people more than one mail?
Did you people got mail right after payment or right after downloading?
And the second one last night with the activation code?
Lucky I still have orderNr (at home).
Wouter
Ps: played Cycling manager 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, ???
Edited by wally4ever on 19-06-2008 11:47
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| karmst17 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 11:58
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wally4ever wrote:
Does metaboli send you people more than one mail?
Did you people got mail right after payment or right after downloading?
And the second one last night with the activation code?
Lucky I still have orderNr (at home).
Wouter
Ps: played Cycling manager 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, ???
lets go back to the beginning did you buy the game from the official PCM 2008 site?
if so it asked you for an email address so that it could resend you the file that it showed you when purchased allowing you to re-download and also providing the activation code.
Their is only one email sent so if you delete that then you are snookered although you can contact customer services who will give you one. The email was sent as soon as they recievied your money so if they have charged you then you should have one.
Metaboli is just a downloading tool and they do not contact you at all.
Kenneth Armstrong
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| wally4ever |
Posted on 19-06-2008 12:30
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>> did you buy the game from the official PCM 2008 site?
Yes
>> if so it asked you for an email address
yes they did
>> Their is only one email sent so if you delete that
I did't delete it, the orderNbr was shown on screen and I was smart enough to save it tot txt (with my correct email adres).
>> although you can contact customer services who will give you one.
I contacted "" but they didn't react yet
>> The email was sent as soon as they recievied your money
payed with VISA
>> Metaboli is just a downloading tool and they do not contact you at all.
They don't have to contact me, just sending the key is fine
PS: played cycling manager 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, ???
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 19-06-2008 12:34
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We can't do more for you. You need to await the response from GamesPlanet / Metaboli. |
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| mowinckel91 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 12:44
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And nobody have still posted anything about their first impression |
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| karmst17 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:07
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mowinckel91 wrote:
And nobody have still posted anything about their first impression
here here
still got 3 hours of downloading left
Kenneth Armstrong
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| mowinckel91 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:09
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karmst17 wrote:
mowinckel91 wrote:
And nobody have still posted anything about their first impression
here here
still got 3 hours of downloading left
Haha  |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:10
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Mads_0 wrote:
Hey guys.
Just throwing an update your way. So far, i absolutely LOVE it.
Only bug i've had was starting the Milano-SanRemo the announcer said "They're now rolling onto the Vila Roma" bit early for that... Other than that. Gameplay is great. And learning the new system takes a little effort. Flat/light hills is fairly easy at the moment. I've only played a little bit of mountains but it seems like you have more options now.
The graphics are good. The new training chedule program is great.
The way it works is that you have different variations for each goal.
There are 6 different ways to peak in the tour, all with good form in different parts of the season. So let's say you're Fränk Schleck. Then you'd want to peak for the ardennes classics and the tour. Simple, just select the appropriate program. It actually seems to work like a charm... so far anyways. Have yet to witness the effects of fatigue.
I peaked Cancellera and O'Grady for the cobbles of course. And they were both the 90's for the Milano Sanremo (which i dominated, 1st and 2nd )
Goals are a bit harsh actually.
Top5 - Milano SanRemo
Win - Paris Roubaix
Win - Tour de France
Win - Vuelta Espana
Win - Giro de Lombardia
I can deal with the GT objectives. But the oneday races are always hard to predict.
Anyhoo. Just letting everyone know that it's very enjoyable. And if you aren't playing yet..get!
alex153 wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
It's good to hear that my review so far wasn't completely misplaced (for the ones who have actually been able to play the game).
So far I have found it entertaining, especially with the new bar, training program, water bottles, track....it adds something fresh to the game, because to be honest, the last 3 years has only been patches, but this time it's a huge improvement
stuartmcstuart wrote:
alex153 wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
It's good to hear that my review so far wasn't completely misplaced (for the ones who have actually been able to play the game).
So far I have found it entertaining, especially with the new bar, training program, water bottles, track....it adds something fresh to the game, because to be honest, the last 3 years has only been patches, but this time it's a huge improvement
agreed. I think the graphical and animational improvement has also made a huge improvement - it just feels better when you do a 3D race now.
@Addy - Your not the only one who needs to get used to the bar system - I was playing a career with THR and Hammond had a good break of 3 minutes with 15 km to go - but I sent him too hard and he bonked
Addy291 wrote:
It is very good. The track racing is great, although I suck at it. The new bar system in road-mode is a bit confusing, but that may be because I haven't read the manual and have no idea what they mean |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:13
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Domestique
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Roight. First impressions..
It's great... not much more to say :-) The new features are awesome. It runs better, it's more fun to play, it looks better... it's the most innovative release of PCM for years. Lots of new and great stuff.
I've played up untill the Giro with CSC now. And the new energysystem really allows you to do much more. Of course, it also allows the AI to do more.. which is win/win  I did get a lot of wins on flat/hilly with CSC on hard. But then again.. with those riders, who wouldn't. I'm gonna try and start up an Euskaltel career now and see where it takes me. |
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| mowinckel91 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:13
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Thanks Crue |
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| karmst17 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:16
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Yeathis is what iam looking for
Praise glorious praise
felt a bit disapointed ast year with 2007 so iam hoping this will be alot better and by the sounds of it, it will.
Kenneth Armstrong
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| danielito |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:17
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what's with the u-23 races? is there a new system of youth devolopment? |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:22
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you can spot talent youngsters to sign that way
There's no point slapping a schleck - Sean Kelly on "Who needs a slap"
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| Thomas |
Posted on 19-06-2008 13:23
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Do the favorites all attack at once or are they driving in the peloton while the it's getting smaller? |
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