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Why aren't there any TGEA game demos?

by Derry Bryson · in Torque Game Engine · 07/23/2007 (8:43 pm) · 7 replies

Why aren't there any game demos using TGEA? I'm just curious, is it too new?

#1
07/23/2007 (8:59 pm)
From what I understand from the countless posts about TGEA, it is sold as an advanced engine.
TGE ships with more demos, mainly because it is meant to be accessible for new users.
TGEA is meant for advanced users, who presumably have TGE experience, thus GG probably didn't focus on the demo aspect since TGEA's main appeal is the technology it offers.

Just my opinion, I could be soo wrong. But I'm fairly confident. :)
#2
07/23/2007 (9:03 pm)
I think he means publicly created game demos - i.e. why hasn't anyone released anything with TGEA? The most logical answer I can think of is that it's still early days yet and that the engine probably needs some TLC.
#3
07/23/2007 (9:25 pm)
Yeah, with TGE there seems to be a bunch of games, but with TGEA there doesn't (except Buccaneer, which I think may be developed with TGEA, but doesn't have a demo). Perhaps I should be a little more patient considering the amount of time it takes to develop a game, but I would love to see examples before I purchase, you know.
#4
07/24/2007 (1:28 pm)
I think the last game to come out of TGEA was Dreamlords and theres also a demo for it for testing. If there are others would love to see them.
#5
07/24/2007 (1:46 pm)
Because not many people actually a game with it. Many give up. (phail at lief) Hopefully we'll have a demo out soooon.
#6
07/24/2007 (4:38 pm)
If you visit this wonderful post, though, you can get starter.fps and starter.racing demos from TGE, into TGEA.

http://www.garagegames.com/mg/forums/result.thread.php?qt=57563
#7
07/24/2007 (4:58 pm)
Unfortunately, you have to have already purchased the TGE to get to that.