dhsu@Neon.Stanford.EDU (David Hsu) (02/22/91)
Hi there. I just have a question about an ad I saw in the MacWarehouse catalog about a game called Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye (not Shanghai 2.0). The ad talked about it in their new product section, and when I called they said that they had two in stock. I called around the local places and they said that it was only out for IBM computers, so I called MacWarehouse again and then after I questioned them about both Shanghai 2.0 and Shanghai II they admitted that they didnt have it yet and that the order number supplied under the ad was that for v2.0, though they did add that Shanghai II would be out sometime in March. I guess my question is 1) Does anybody know about this game and if it will come out in March? and 2) Does MacWarehouse do this sort of false advertising all the time? It kind of ticks me off that they would advertise something that isnt even out yet and then ship out 2.0 (the second time I called, they were out of stock of 2.0). Dave
gousha@cory.Berkeley.EDU (Charles Gousha) (02/26/91)
>Hi there. I just have a question about an ad I saw in the MacWarehouse >catalog about a game called Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye (not Shanghai 2.0). > ... >I guess my question is >1) Does anybody know about this game and if it will come out in March? >Dave I read an article in either MicroTimes or Computer Currents (2 San Francisco computer newpapers) about this last December. Apparently, Shanghai II is a full upgrade to the original Shanghai (no more 2.0 after this, I think) and includes a number of new features. Among these are different sets of tiles (for those who are sick of the dots, bars, and other shapes, or just want some variety), and new stack patterns. One that they showed a picture of had a central stack, and a subsidiary stack on each corner with its own peak. Both the stacks and the tile pictures are supposed to be fully editable, so you can make as many of your own designs as you want! I, for one, am heartily looking forward to the new version, having become an extreme addict to the current one. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles Gousha | "Yes, Star Trek IS a way of life" gousha@cory.berkeley.edu | (my own philosophy) All normal disclaimers apply, as well as some abnormal ones.