Author Topic: Universe Sandbox Now Available on Steam (Read 36717 times)

fcc_sw_2001 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:14:07 PM »

Just bought this sim on Steam - I am so impressed with it. It is fun to watch what happens when you do various things. What an awesome tool to play with, learn from and teach from. Keep up the great work and keep up the updates.. I am going to recommend this to all of my friends.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #31 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:25:11 PM »

Quote from: fcc_sw_2001 on April 30, 2011, 04:14:07 PM

Just bought this sim on Steam - I am so impressed with it. It is fun to watch what happens when you do various things. What an awesome tool to play with, learn from and teach from. Keep up the great work and keep up the updates.. I am going to recommend this to all of my friends.

Thanks so much!

noise · « **Reply #32 on:** May 01, 2011, 06:39:38 AM »

Excellent program. Just bought it on Steam

Occulus · « **Reply #33 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:27:39 AM »

Dan,
EDIT: Never mind, I just saw your other post re: bug fix slated for release today (May 2). Please disregard this post; I'll just wait patiently

I just bought this on Steam (which is where I discovered it!) after downloading the timed demo from your site. I have to say, it's really very cool!

However, when I download it on Steam, I'm told it will require 350+M of space, but Steam only downloads 150M or so. Then, when I start the simulation, it hangs on the loading screen with the rotating sun and orbiting planet icon- and there it sits. Once, the hard drive ran and ran for a bit, but nothing else happened.

I tried deleting the local content from within Steam and reinstalling, but that didn't seem to do any good. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate x64, have the latest drivers and Windows updates, etc. I'm confused because the timed demo ran fine. Should I be doing something else that I'm not aware of- maybe delete the local content, THEN reboot, THEN reinstall?

kennydalglish · « **Reply #34 on:** May 02, 2011, 09:17:02 AM »

Thanks so much to the Developer(s) of this brilliant software, thanks for using steam else another year may have passed without me knowing about this! I have recommended it to all my steam friends (and am twisting the arms of some who don't yet appreciate the physics of anything outside our atmosphere) lol

As for sound, it doesn't carry in space does it? Maybe in future versions there could be a 'Hollywood' button, where you get mad explosion audio and see planets resurfaced after impacts etc. Not essential for me personally, but if its on steam, appealing to gamers wouldn't be all bad for sales and in turn future development

Hello to all other Sandbox uers too !

MassiveEffect · « **Reply #35 on:** May 02, 2011, 09:27:30 AM »

That's great.
Saw it on the New Releases page was quite a surprise!
Steam is definitely gonna help make Universe Sandbox more popular and successful.
Good job Dan, and Good Luck in the coming year

kitchendon · « **Reply #36 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:00:16 PM »

Another Steam user here. Having a blast tinkering in the Sandbox.

I hope that Universe Sandbox does well there, I'd love to see more apps/toys/tools like this on Steam.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #37 on:** May 03, 2011, 01:09:25 AM »

Quote from: kennydalglish on May 02, 2011, 09:17:02 AM

Thanks so much to the Developer(s) of this brilliant software

Thanks. It's just me and the Giants. Be sure to check out the Credits page from the main menu of Universe Sandbox.

Quote from: kennydalglish on May 02, 2011, 09:17:02 AM

Maybe in future versions there could be a 'Hollywood' button

I like the name, that's a great alternative to 'fictional'.

Quote from: Occulus on May 02, 2011, 08:27:39 AM

when I start the simulation, it hangs on the loading screen with the rotating sun and orbiting planet icon- and there it sits. Once, the hard drive ran and ran for a bit, but nothing else happened.

Are you still having this problem?

Can you find the 3 log files that are here:
(My) Documents\Universe Sandbox\Logs
... attach them to this message and email them back to me?

That will help identify the problem so I can fix it in an upcoming build.

europa · « **Reply #38 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:13:14 AM »

Got it on steam. It's a very interesting simulation and one can indeed have much fun with it! Looking forward to see it develop further. Great work!

DVXC · « **Reply #39 on:** May 03, 2011, 12:47:17 PM »

Heya!

I was just wondering, what updates will Steam Purchasers be eligible to receive? And how does this vary to those who purchase Universe Sandbox through the website?

Thank you

Occulus · « **Reply #40 on:** May 03, 2011, 01:05:37 PM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on May 03, 2011, 01:09:25 AM

Quote from: Occulus on May 02, 2011, 08:27:39 AM
when I start the simulation, it hangs on the loading screen with the rotating sun and orbiting planet icon- and there it sits. Once, the hard drive ran and ran for a bit, but nothing else happened.

Are you still having this problem?

Can you find the 3 log files that are here:
(My) Documents\Universe Sandbox\Logs
... attach them to this message and email them back to me?

That will help identify the problem so I can fix it in an upcoming build.

Sure. The only thing that appears to be out of place in the logs is in Engine Log.txt, which ends with several lines of "05-03-2011 15:58:53 | RESOURCE MANAGER : Reset failed ! DX Error : -2005530516". Pretty sure that's kind of wrong

I should add that the non-Steam timed demo runs flawlessly on the same machine, so this appears to be exclusive to the Steam version. Also, running the program as an administrator leads to a popup error window: "C:\Windows\system32\d3dcompiler_42.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try reinstalling the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support." I tried replacing that file with a later version of the same file without success.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #41 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:31:55 PM »

Quote from: DVXC on May 03, 2011, 12:47:17 PM

I was just wondering, what updates will Steam Purchasers be eligible to receive? And how does this vary to those who purchase Universe Sandbox through the website?

My plan is to keep both versions in sync (within a day or two of each other anyway).

ragearainbow · « **Reply #42 on:** May 04, 2011, 03:26:36 AM »

I like the Idea of a Hollywood button or some thing like that

Looking forward to the updates this is like Gmod wonder has any one made any US movies or crazy stuff thats happened?

jurluk · « **Reply #43 on:** May 05, 2011, 03:19:24 PM »

does the steam version depends on steam? us can't be started unless steam is running, just like other steam games?

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #44 on:** May 05, 2011, 04:28:04 PM »

Quote from: jurluk on May 05, 2011, 03:19:24 PM

does the steam version depends on steam? us can't be started unless steam is running, just like other steam games?

Correct. You must be running Steam to use the Steam version of Universe Sandbox.

spaceless · « **Reply #45 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:48:12 AM »

<--- Another Steam-User here ^^

I already said it in a different topic, but I want to mention it here as well: Awesome software!!

But I'm curious: It came up in this topic before, but there wasn't really an answer......what is the difference between the Steam-version and the hompage one, because on the homepage it costs 19,99, on Steam it's 9,99?

IS there a difference? If no, then how can there be a gap of 10 gold? (I say "gold" cause I'm paying in Euros, not Dollars, but that's no explanation.)

Just curious ^^

Arrhythmia · « **Reply #46 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:09:08 PM »

Just bought it on Steam without even trying the demo once I found out in here it was the newest version. Glad to see the (from what I can tell) owner/dev is active on the forum...hello Dan.

I remember seeing either this same program or a similar one being used on a Discovery (or some such) channel show and thought "how cool" it'd be to have it; now I do! I have to be up for work in 6 hours, I'm reluctant to fire it up now...could be a long night!

lkraider · « **Reply #47 on:** May 12, 2011, 03:59:55 PM »

Oh god, just saw it on Steam and I'm crazy to buy it but I don't have windows to run it :S Please release a Mac version for us on the other side of the computing fence, please!

Teh_Saccade · « **Reply #48 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:26:09 PM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on May 05, 2011, 04:28:04 PM

Quote from: jurluk on May 05, 2011, 03:19:24 PM
does the steam version depends on steam? us can't be started unless steam is running, just like other steam games?

Correct. You must be running Steam to use the Steam version of Universe Sandbox.

That's not entirely true

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #49 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:27:57 PM »

Quote from: lkraider on May 12, 2011, 03:59:55 PM

Please release a Mac version for us on the other side of the computing fence, please!

I'm giving serious consideration to this idea. Stay tuned!

Deus · « **Reply #50 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:20:19 PM »

I found this on Steam just today in the top 10, watched the video clip, then picked my jaw up off the floor. Downloaded, installed, played around the tutorial, then had to leave for work. I'm too excited to get home and dig into this thing. I've also been telling all my gaming friends here at work that they have to check this out too, and even showed some of them the videos on this site.

shadowhunter388 · « **Reply #51 on:** June 10, 2011, 05:13:07 PM »

Don't want to bump this thread or anything but how exactly does steam work? For every copy someone buys on steam does Dan get half of the money or full and with the prices do they need permission from you to change prices?

Thanks for the Amazing Game Dan.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #52 on:** June 10, 2011, 05:29:55 PM »

Steam gets a fixed percentage of every sale for hosting the files, handling updates, and providing amazing exposure (similarly to Apple and their App Store).

While Steam made suggestions to me on what the prices should be, I set the prices, not Steam.

And thanks!

shadowhunter388 · « **Reply #53 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:50:40 AM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on June 10, 2011, 05:29:55 PM

Steam gets a fixed percentage of every sale for hosting the files, handling updates, and providing amazing exposure (similarly to Apple and their App Store).

While Steam made suggestions to me on what the prices should be, I set the prices, not Steam.

And thanks!

Oh I see now. Thanks. Keep up the great work.

Darvince · « **Reply #54 on:** June 12, 2011, 10:20:57 AM »

Quote from: shadowhunter388 on June 10, 2011, 05:13:07 PM

Don't want to bump this thread or anything but how exactly does steam work?

It's a stickie, stickies are there always.

dhm794 · « **Reply #55 on:** July 08, 2011, 07:23:29 PM »

7th best selling!

Darvince · « **Reply #56 on:** July 09, 2011, 06:46:39 PM »

Holy sh-

corhen · « **Reply #57 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:24:19 PM »

i was REALLY surprised to see it on steam, and plan to get it next time its on sale (in between jobs right now)

i am glad, that of any digital distribution network, you choose steam, as i feel they are leap and bounds beyond any other!

Best of wishes

Corhen

Parfocal · « **Reply #58 on:** August 13, 2011, 08:50:49 PM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on April 29, 2011, 04:16:29 PM

No worries. Thanks.

If you feel really bad, buy a few copies as gifts for your friends.

I must've felt really bad as well. Bought three copies so far. Now, get crackin' on those updates!

This would be a great program to start offering schools in bulk discounts.

Not that great for insomniacs though, as I can attest. I'm overdrawn at the sleep bank now...thanks, Dan.