the biggest issue with the steam survey is that it is STEAM only, as an example in MY personal network I have 18 computers (2 with steam on them and gameable) 7 machines that are gameable systems (ie atleast dual core 2ghz 4gb ram geforce 8600gt and better), and the remaining 11 are lower specs ie from a 486/100 up to a athlon 2800xp.

and a bit of further info with my top three machines, the slowest has steam, but the two fastest do NOT.

harpo

Yes I was quite interested to note that Windows XP is completely dead in Antarctica.

You might even say...

...it had a chilly send-off!

In contrast, China has much less uptake of Windows 7.

YES

Well, the fact is that FE has so many things to keep track of in memory (custom units, custom image on map etc).  I'm pretty sure larger than the current Large maps would not be feasible in 32-bit, definitely not in mid to late game with large to very large number of different units on the map.

I voted "I have 64bit, I don't like the idea.". While I don't like DLC, the main reason I don't like this idea is because it can create a divide in the community. I think this will lead to unexpected problems.

I'll buy the DLC since I would like a 64-bit Fallen Enchantress, I just don't like the idea of it being DLC.

I think there is a better way to handle this... Kickstarter. I don't know if you've heard of this before, but kickstarter works by someone wanting to have a project funded and uses kickstarter to make a type of donation drive. The donation drive has a time limit, and if the goal is reached then the project goes ahead. Many games have had success with this.

I should point out that no money is transferred unless the time for the project is over, and the goal has been reached. Its sort of a risk free way to allow people to put their money where their mouths are without the risk of a project being underfunded. Either the goal is reached, or nothing happens.

What I'm suggesting is, you use kickstarter to make a donation drive to make a free version of the 64-bit version of Fallen Enchantress. If things work out, then Fallen Enchantress should be made and released as both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

I have backed many kickstarter projects before, and I would gladly support a stardock kickstarter project that would make the "64-bit upgrade" for Fallen Enchantress free for all.

You can find kickstarter here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/

I don't think that's what Brad meant. Having a 32 and 64 bit version isn't the issue. Having extra content that only works with the 64 bit version, that people who have the 32 bit version of their OS couldn't use at all, is the issue. That content being separate from the main game, that works equally for everyone, would not cause a community divide. Actually, considering it's a singleplayer TBS, nothing can cause a community divide. 

Since 64 bit is the future of gaming, for those who don't know the next version of Frostbite 2 engine is going 64 bit only. Yes it currently powers the Battlefield shooters, but Command & Conquer Generals 2 will be using it. I'm sure there will be more titles using this engine as well. IMO it's about damn time. So I voted YES.

I don't care so much about the details of what brad is trying to make. Sorry if I somehow missed the point. What I do care about how he intends to make this available. I think that making these "updates" DLC that you pay for would be a bad idea.

One of the things I fear is this: Stardock has admitted that they screwed up Elemental: War of Magic. I'm fairly sure that in the eyes of some, Stardock is seen as a bunch of screw ups. If they start trying to sell a 64-bit version of Fallen Enchantress, that makes the game much better than the 32-bit version, those same people may cry foul and begin thinking that Stardock is not just screw ups, but greedy screw ups.

However, I could be wrong about this. I was merely expressing my concerns, and how you might get around this problem. Having the 64-bit version, in whatever format it is made available, made free should be able to avoid this problem.

And (Mr. Wardell) your first sentence, in your Reply #90, has me worried now ... because I am one of those people currently locked into a WindowsXP, 32bit system, for the present.  This will not last forever; but it is my situation for the near-term future. 

Just to review the bidding, I responded to this survey, originally, by answering that: "I don't currently have 64bit, I don't care." with regard to the question of Stardock making additional down-loadable content (dlc) available, at a nominal cost, to 64bit users.  As I stated then, I am happy to see  ALL  interested gameplayers get the best possible version of E:FE that they can utilize!

I hope, however, that your development team will continue to try to provide a good, working, game to 32bit users.  As I have stated a number of times in your forums, in the last few months, I think it would be a mistake to abandon 32bit users, when it comes to E:FE.  (On the other hand, if you decide, with your very NEXT game, to develop for (and market to) only 64bit users, I would understand.  That way lies the future ...)

However, the 32bit community hasn't become trivial quite yet.  The Beta-Testers tend to be the Power-users; but there is still 15%-20% of the larger market that is stuck with 32bit.  I really don't believe the percentage is any less than that; especially when you consider "poor" students, casual gamers, and non-power users.  You will not be selling many more copies of E:FE to the Beta Testers -- they already have their free copies, and discounted copies.  The (larger) community of casual players and non-Power-users is still where a significant portion of your profits from E:FE will come from, IMO.

I have no problem with a "divide" -- I just hope you won't abandon the 32bit community entirely, when it comes to E:FE. 

The statcounter's US numbers put XP at 30%, I'd prefer those to statcounter's global numbers because a US (or EU) user is more likely to buy the game than somebody in China. The Steam numbers (which are international) give more like 20%, and this is probably even more indicative of potential market for this game. Personally I couldn't care less about XP and 32-bit systems. If you're still running one of these, let's face it you're not really interested in gaming, and not enough to make an investment to pursue it. Did people whine this heavily in the 90's when you're CPU and GPU were physically unable to play newer games within 2 years? It's been 10 years people, let it go and buy something remotely modern.

I looked over the votes, ignoring the opinion on 64bit content.

It appears that 92% of all Elemental customers who voted have 64bit windows. That is impressive market penetration.

if its a joke its fantastic! ,
if not its sad

Sincerely
~ Kongdej

i'm all good for that i thought it was just so we could use it for 64 bit.