Author Topic: Naming the new version... (Read 19946 times)

Dan Dixon · « **on:** September 11, 2013, 09:58:25 PM »

Even thought everyone has been calling the new version Universe Sandbox 3... this will undoubtedly be confusing when released on Steam as people will wonder: What happened to Universe Sandbox 2?

We've considered many names for the all new version... and at the risk of confusing those that are paying attention we're considering calling the new version:
Universe Sandbox 2
... as this will be the least confusing for those that aren't paying attention.

Thoughts?

Feldruam · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2013, 11:23:39 PM »

Hmm, perhaps Universe Sandbox Unity Edition? I think going with 3 could be better, you could explain why it's 3 and not 2 in the description. I have a few names you could call it, Universe Infinite Sandbox, Universe Sandbox HD or maybe Universe Sandbox X. I think US3 might be better on steam, otherwise it would not make any sense on the forums, I was hoping for a new section.

Does this mean it's coming out very soon?

DenisineD · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2013, 11:35:33 PM »

Or Universe Sandbox 2013-2014 (2013 if its release this year or 2014 for the other year)

Darvince · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2013, 12:11:29 AM »

So then this boards will be deleted when universe sandbox 3 comes out?

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2013, 01:57:12 AM »

Quote from: Feldruam on September 11, 2013, 11:23:39 PM

Does this mean it's coming out very soon?

No. I've been struggling with the name ever since its inception.

Quote from: Darvince on September 12, 2013, 12:11:29 AM

So then this boards will be deleted when universe sandbox 3 comes out?

No, but it will be renamed.

Quote from: Feldruam on September 11, 2013, 11:23:39 PM

I think US3 might be better on steam, otherwise it would not make any sense on the forums, I was hoping for a new section.

The forum categories can be renamed. And their will be a new section for the new version.

Dividing everyone on Steam into two groups, those that realize the internal version number of Universe Sandbox is 2.0 and those that don't... The 'don't' group is much, much larger. Most people will assume that the new version is Universe Sandbox 2 if only because the current version on Steam is called Universe Sandbox.

blotz · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2013, 03:47:53 AM »

well if you don't name it Universe Sandbox people might not reconize the name and then they might not buy it. And, it's hard to think of a name that's Universe Sandbox without the 3

atomic7732 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2013, 11:18:46 PM »

It could be Universe Sandbox 2014.

Edit: Or Universe Sandbox B.

tuto99 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2013, 11:20:32 PM »

Universe Sandbox 3? Universe Sandbox 2013?

jjake1245 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2013, 09:29:56 AM »

Quote from: tuto99 on September 13, 2013, 11:20:32 PM

Universe Sandbox 3? Universe Sandbox 2013?

I agree with this, Universe Sandbox 2013 (or 14, depending on the year of release) seems the most logical name to go for. It will be impossible to get it confused with anything as everyone will instantly be able to tell its the new version. To tell people about US2 perhaps you could write in the Steam description something like "Universe Sandbox 2013 is a complete remake of the simulation Universe Sandbox 2 that was originally released in 2008....."

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2013, 10:09:51 PM »

My dad suggested thinking of the new name this way:

Progress of Universe Sandbox
Universe Sandbox version 1
Universe Sandbox version 2 < current verison

New Version
Universe Sandbox 2 version 1

My hesitation in calling it Universe Sandbox 2014 is that we're not planning to do a new version every year, which is implied by that naming convention.

blotz · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2013, 04:41:33 AM »

but most people don't think of it as Universe Sandbox version 2, so that might be a bit confusing.
and, that kind of sounds like 2.1 and we already have 2.1.4

Naru523 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2013, 06:23:12 PM »

Universe Sandbox X could work, albeit a bit confusing possibly?

I've always thought the first US2 as a big update to US1 instead of just being a new "game" in general.

vh · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2013, 06:56:07 PM »

Universe Sandbox 3 might cause confusion for skipping us2 on steam, but i don't think it would be a big deal. If europa universalis III didn't exist i wouldn't care too much and just buy europa universalis IV without worrying too much about the name discrepency.

with that said, if all else fails name it unibox sandverse

clockworks · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2013, 01:43:28 PM »

I don't understand what's wrong with calling it US3

blotz · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2013, 01:56:01 PM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on September 11, 2013, 09:58:25 PM

Even thought everyone has been calling the new version Universe Sandbox 3... this will undoubtedly be confusing when released on Steam as people will wonder: What happened to Universe Sandbox 2?

But if you do this, what will you do when you release ubox 4? call it Universe Sandbox 2 again? and do that again and again for every single version?

tuto99 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2013, 01:59:24 PM »

Quote from: clockworks on September 22, 2013, 01:43:28 PM

I don't understand what's wrong with calling it US3

The thing is, on Steam Ubox 2 is just called "Universe Sandbox" The problem with naming the new release "Universe Sandbox 3" on Steam is that it could be confusing, so Dan is trying to figure out something.
In my opinion, he should call it Universe Sandbox 3 for the sake of accuracy, and maybe name the current release Universe Sandbox 2. That will fix all confusion.

Atmosfear · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2013, 03:31:41 AM »

Universe Sandbox 3 will work. People who feel (in error) like they missed "version 2" but are familiar with US won't panic, they'll just buy the latest version. Unless you feel that a 3 tacked onto the end doesn't fully encompass the sheer awesomeness of your title...

Universe Sandbox: Rock Garden
Universe Sandbox: Massive Revision
Universe Sandbox: Big Bang

atomic7732 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:02:29 PM »

Quote from: Atmosfear on September 23, 2013, 03:31:41 AM

Universe Sandbox: Massive Revision

Quote from: vh on September 18, 2013, 06:56:07 PM

unibox sandverse

my two votes right here

FiahOwl · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2013, 04:12:53 AM »

I agree it would just be called universe sandbox 3 personally.

Although my suggestion: Universe Battlefield: Duty of the Sandbox 3

JayPix2012 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 25, 2013, 07:59:31 PM »

What about New Universe Sandbox, Universe Sandbox Enhanced, Universe Sandbox Elite, Universe Sandbox Premium, or Universe Sandbox: Alpha & Omega. What about those names? I think that the last name on the list is suitable as the new name because it is a simulator where you can pop things in and out of existence like a god for crying out loud.

Astronomical · « **Reply #20 on:** September 26, 2013, 09:21:11 PM »

Universe Sandbox 2 sounds like it would be the ideal way to go, wih the current US2 being "retconned" to v1.2 or something like that. If you're looking for other names though, here are a few possible suggestions:

Super Universe Sandbox, Universe Sandbox 2013/2014, Universe Sandbox: Enhanced, Universe Creator, Universe Sandbox: Stellar Edition, Celestial Sandbox, Universe Sandbox II, Universe Sandbox Mk. II, Universe Sandbox: Cosmos Creator, Universe Sandbox: Astrophysics Unleashed

Feldruam · « **Reply #21 on:** September 27, 2013, 11:24:36 AM »

What could be done is you could release an update which renames the previous version on steam to US2, then, calling the current version US3 will not be a problem.

tuto99 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 27, 2013, 12:52:56 PM »

Quote from: Feldruam on September 27, 2013, 11:24:36 AM

What could be done is you could release an update which renames the previous version on steam to US2, then, calling the current version US3 will not be a problem.

Or just rename the current one "Universe Sandbox 2"

blotz · « **Reply #23 on:** September 27, 2013, 12:54:41 PM »

Quote from: tuto99 on September 27, 2013, 12:52:56 PM

Quote from: Feldruam on September 27, 2013, 11:24:36 AM
What could be done is you could release an update which renames the previous version on steam to US2, then, calling the current version US3 will not be a problem.
Or just rename the current one "Universe Sandbox 2"

that's what dan is suggesting

SupeRobotLazerTiger · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2013, 01:18:25 AM »

*Epic face*- It's time to improvise! -
.Universe Sandbox Infinite
.Universe Sandbox Unleashed .... errr* Ok epic face is gone :/*....
. Murphy's Universe simulator * Face palm*
(Okay, need to start being a little more serious...)-

.Universe Sandbox Annihilation (I think something a bit shorter, and staying true to the sandbox)
.Universe Sandbox Pro (Nope, sounds like editing software)
.Universe Sandbox ħ

I think US3 is fine, the only problem is extra posts on the forums asking about US2, Idk.

Arnstein · « **Reply #25 on:** November 16, 2013, 06:11:51 PM »

I'd just call it Universe Sandbox.

SpacePersonalityCore · « **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2013, 08:42:08 PM »

I'd name it

Universe Sandbox:
Expanded

seanjenkinsjr · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:32:08 PM »

how about universe sandbox power edition

Steroidkloud · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2014, 05:25:52 AM »

Quote from: FiahOwl on September 25, 2013, 04:12:53 AM

I agree it would just be called universe sandbox 3 personally.

Although my suggestion: Universe Battlefield: Duty of the Sandbox 3

Haha, this is awesome. Saved this post to a text folder on my PC.

I think just Universe Sandbox will be fine. If not, I'm fine with 2.

pete1061 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 16, 2014, 11:20:56 PM »

Quote from: clockworks on September 22, 2013, 01:43:28 PM

I don't understand what's wrong with calling it US3

I agree. I don't see anything wrong with calling it Universe Sandbox 3.

No disrespect intended Dan, but I think maybe you are over-thinking the whole issue.