Torque X Release and Torque X Builder Pricing
by Thomas Buscaglia · in Torque X 2D · 06/14/2007 (4:23 pm) · 84 replies
Just to keep everyone in the loop, here are two important announcements:
First:
As many of you know, we informally announced that we were shooting for the 15th for Torque X 1.0 release in this thred (please read). Well as it happens the powers that be have decided that TGB 1.5 will be released tomorrow instead and Torque X will now go out on Monday.
Why not release Torque X tomorrow and TGB on Monday?
1) TGB is being used by a ton of schools and we want to get them 1.5 ASAP.
2) TGB has been released before. This (TGB 1.5) is just an update, so all the stuff that's previously untested with Torque X (forum links, download pages, activation, everything) is less likely to blow up. If we release Torque X on a Friday and something doesn't work on the website, people won't be around on the weekend to fix it.
Second:
I mentioned that marketting was talking about dropping the price of TXB in this thread. We got the final word today and instead of dropping the price, there will be mutual ignition grants between TGB and TXB, so buying one will grant you access to the other. In short, if you were waiting for TX release to take advantage of the price change, you can go ahead and buy it now.
EDIT: For those who might not know, Creator's Club membership is what allows you to deploy your game to the XBox 360. The Creator's Club bundle download path is still pending, but hopefully all the remaining loose ends will be tied up soon. If you are a member or plan on becoming a member, DO NOT BUY TXB - you will get it free with your Creator's Club membership!
There you have it. If you have any questions about any of this, feel free to ask.
Thanks for your patience, guys.
First:
As many of you know, we informally announced that we were shooting for the 15th for Torque X 1.0 release in this thred (please read). Well as it happens the powers that be have decided that TGB 1.5 will be released tomorrow instead and Torque X will now go out on Monday.
Why not release Torque X tomorrow and TGB on Monday?
1) TGB is being used by a ton of schools and we want to get them 1.5 ASAP.
2) TGB has been released before. This (TGB 1.5) is just an update, so all the stuff that's previously untested with Torque X (forum links, download pages, activation, everything) is less likely to blow up. If we release Torque X on a Friday and something doesn't work on the website, people won't be around on the weekend to fix it.
Second:
I mentioned that marketting was talking about dropping the price of TXB in this thread. We got the final word today and instead of dropping the price, there will be mutual ignition grants between TGB and TXB, so buying one will grant you access to the other. In short, if you were waiting for TX release to take advantage of the price change, you can go ahead and buy it now.
EDIT: For those who might not know, Creator's Club membership is what allows you to deploy your game to the XBox 360. The Creator's Club bundle download path is still pending, but hopefully all the remaining loose ends will be tied up soon. If you are a member or plan on becoming a member, DO NOT BUY TXB - you will get it free with your Creator's Club membership!
There you have it. If you have any questions about any of this, feel free to ask.
Thanks for your patience, guys.
About the author
Formerly GarageGames designer and gameplay/engine programmer of 5 years. Founder and President at Flying Mongoose Labs, Lead Gameplay Engineer and Senior Designer at LumaArcade, head of the Las Vegas chapter of the IGDA.
#42
06/19/2007 (4:03 pm)
We were actually all ready to launch, until we encountered a small error on the web side of things. Apparently it's fixed up now, but we don't want to launch something using the new cross granting stuff that Rick did when nobody is going to be in the office. So, it should be tomorrow morning, unless something else comes up.
#43
Hopefully everything will go smoothly tomorrow.
06/19/2007 (4:09 pm)
Sorry for the delays. Again, this is part of the deal with being open about planned release dates. :(Hopefully everything will go smoothly tomorrow.
#44
06/19/2007 (4:28 pm)
Well, better to be late and open in my opinion 
#45
Man really everyone is after Rick now days.
He deserves a beer from us after everything goes well tomorrow.
06/19/2007 (4:52 pm)
Sure Web side has some problem, I am failing to even edit my profile, it submits yet nothing changes.Man really everyone is after Rick now days.
He deserves a beer from us after everything goes well tomorrow.
#47
www.mainstrike.com/cgi-bin/postcards/postcard.pl?Beer_Gram
perhaps not as good as the real thing though
06/20/2007 (3:17 am)
Well - they have electronic ones ;)www.mainstrike.com/cgi-bin/postcards/postcard.pl?Beer_Gram
perhaps not as good as the real thing though
#48
06/20/2007 (5:39 am)
So Torque X v1.0 is supposed to come out today?
#49
I think its TXb releasing with TGB today but I can be wrong about torque x. :)
06/20/2007 (8:09 am)
JohnI think its TXb releasing with TGB today but I can be wrong about torque x. :)
#50
06/20/2007 (8:53 am)
I think it's both
#52
06/20/2007 (2:16 pm)
Yep, both. :) 
#53
06/20/2007 (2:26 pm)
I love you guys...
#54
06/20/2007 (2:28 pm)
Something changed in the account page (the little info thing that wasn't there before), no TGB 1.5 yet but it's a sign.
#55
I currently own TGB (although my account says Torque 2D EA - INDIE License - TGE Discount) - I do see
I see TGBXPro-TX-1.0.4.2.exe
-can you tell me if I am corect with my understanding of the apps
Torque X - binaries/dlls for Torque X - this does not include the 2d gui (that is TXB)
Torque X Pro - same as above but with source to engine (I have this??)
Torque X Builder - this is the 2D GUI assistance (I dont have this?)
your help and your (all of garagegames) work is GREATLY appriciated!
06/20/2007 (2:43 pm)
Thomas - can you help me out with what I need...I currently own TGB (although my account says Torque 2D EA - INDIE License - TGE Discount) - I do see
I see TGBXPro-TX-1.0.4.2.exe
-can you tell me if I am corect with my understanding of the apps
Torque X - binaries/dlls for Torque X - this does not include the 2d gui (that is TXB)
Torque X Pro - same as above but with source to engine (I have this??)
Torque X Builder - this is the 2D GUI assistance (I dont have this?)
your help and your (all of garagegames) work is GREATLY appriciated!
#56
You're on the ball! The product pages are up and open for business but we're waiting to announce until the cache flush of the Torque X landing pages goes through. To answer your questions in the meantime:
Torque X - binaries/dlls for Torque X - this includes an unlockable 30-day free trial version of the 2d gui (that is TXB)
Torque X Pro - same as above but with source to engine (you do not have this, it is a separate purchase from TGB)
Torque X Builder - this is the 2D GUI assistance (you will have this. Rick is going to do a batch grant later today of TXB to all TGB owners. Feel free to use the trial that comes with the binary download, and when the grant goes through you can enter your reg key to unlock it.)
06/20/2007 (2:58 pm)
@SeanYou're on the ball! The product pages are up and open for business but we're waiting to announce until the cache flush of the Torque X landing pages goes through. To answer your questions in the meantime:
Torque X - binaries/dlls for Torque X - this includes an unlockable 30-day free trial version of the 2d gui (that is TXB)
Torque X Pro - same as above but with source to engine (you do not have this, it is a separate purchase from TGB)
Torque X Builder - this is the 2D GUI assistance (you will have this. Rick is going to do a batch grant later today of TXB to all TGB owners. Feel free to use the trial that comes with the binary download, and when the grant goes through you can enter your reg key to unlock it.)
#57
This news and more coming to an IOTD near you shortly.
06/20/2007 (3:07 pm)
Oh, and the Platformer Starter Kit is also available!This news and more coming to an IOTD near you shortly.
#58
I have not bought any torque product before. So I don't know where to check the accounts.
So If I click on the Indie license of TGB product page, will I get the new 1.5 version ?
TxB is no problem, but Rick better Get the batch grant going today or he Won't get his beer :)
06/20/2007 (3:11 pm)
Ok I have not bought any torque product before. So I don't know where to check the accounts.
So If I click on the Indie license of TGB product page, will I get the new 1.5 version ?
TxB is no problem, but Rick better Get the batch grant going today or he Won't get his beer :)
#59
This is a great birthday present. I know you all waited until today on purpose. ;)
Thanks,
Tom
06/20/2007 (3:12 pm)
If we have TGB commercial, will we get TXB commercial?This is a great birthday present. I know you all waited until today on purpose. ;)
Thanks,
Tom
Torque Owner Sean T. Boyette
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