Slick wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 23:35:
[(although managing traffic is part of the game re: your screenshot, not really a bug)
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*edit can someone please tell me how to make URLs work? the normal code isn't cutting it?

Creston wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 13:05:

Jerykk wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 05:41:
I think DFA is almost over-budget, if the recent documentaries are anything to go by. DF is already looking at alternate revenue sources (the main reason they ported Brutal Legend to PC) so they can actually finish the game. DF really didn't have much a plan going into the Kickstarter. They hadn't even done any pre-production, which is a big no-no when you have tight budgets. $3 million sounds like a lot but it really isn't, especially when a large portion of the budget will be spent on pre-production. I'm sure they'll be able to finish the game and make it good but their situation serves as a lesson to other devs looking to kickstart their own projects. You need to have a plan and you need to hit the ground running. inXile seems to meet both these requirements so I have high hopes for WL2 and Torment.

I hadn't heard that. Ouch. The fact they had no plan whatsoever was basically the reason I didn't back DFA... Sad to hear that they're having difficulties.

I just hope the other big ones will do better, though they did come in with (it seemed) much better ideas of what to do and how much stuff would cost.

Shadowrun seems great so far, if a little more "generic sci-fi RPG" than real Shadowrun than I would have liked.

Creston

Slashman wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 20:23:

Silicon Avatar wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 13:13:
That was not the Sword of the Stars I was expecting when I clicked...

It's a roguelike they made. I picked it up from Gamersgate depite my not being a huge fan of roguelikes and it is pretty decent if you're into that sort of thing

Trainwreck wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 10:25:
As for GMG: I can't buy anything from them because my bank and credit cards all register them as an online gambling site. Apparently those are illegal (wtf?), so they won't authorize a purchase under any circumstance.

Beelzebud wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 16:48:
Yeah they're so dead to big publishers that Firaxis had a hit with one at the end of last year. A little game called X-Com. The idea that gamers don't want to play this style of game is an assertion that needs to die, as it has been shown to be false over and over again. It's as silly as the notion that "PC gaming is dead", that many industry insiders were telling everyone just 2 years ago.

ASeven wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 20:16:
It's Slick, he has lied before to make EA look good, like saying Steamguard was obligatory and was some sort of nasty DRM. These kind of lies seem disingenuous at the very best and very nasty with the purpose of doing harm to members here at the very worst. At this point nothing he says can be taken seriously.

Slick is quickly becoming our resident "village idiot" of sort, only with a lot more spin and shill and less entertainment.

Slick wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 14:32:
chargebacks are there to protect the consumer, if you're REALLY mad enough that a few days after launch of an always-online game, that they're having server issues... then those are your options. <-- rocket science

Slick wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 14:19:
ok i guess i'm lying then, so are the hundreds of people who have confirmed not having their accounts banned on their forums. people just like you who are pissed and want a refund. they get the refund, and it's not good enough? what exactly are you going on about?

Slick wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 14:09:

nin wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 14:06:
Refunds?

if you want a refund, do a chargeback, they can't ban your account for 1 chargeback, just call their customr service and tell them why. pleanty of people on their official forums are doing this.

Beelzebud wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 12:50:
It seems like just yesterday we were being told that isometric turn-based RPGs were dead, and Fallout MUST be a first person shooter.

I wish the kickstarter phenomena had happened before that incident.

RollinThundr wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 09:41:
I just don't know why they need a massive amount of the game to stream from their servers, which is something I didn't realize since I didn't follow the dev cycle of this game aside from watching maybe 1 trailer. There's no reason a Simcity game of all things needs that much reliance on a internet connection.

Cutter wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 02:24:

Frijoles wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 23:23:
GMG is doing their usual 20% off coupon, which works on Tomb Raider. Brought the cost down to $40. Although I'm a bit nervous these days using a third party to get Steam keys. I've started using them more though and haven't had a problem.

GMG rocks. been using them forever with no problems. They're in England, man, not some third world shithole.

Bubicus wrote on Mar 9, 2013, 03:30:
Dev, It's been playable on Desura for the Kickstarter supporters for months. You didn't get a key for that?

Rattlehead wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 16:47:
I feel sorry for Maxis but not for EA.

Be aware though, that the most valuable properties are available to very limited number of players and will likely be in high demand! (Only a few dozen City homes will be available to players in-game.)

Once a house is purchased, players will need to pay regular taxes on it of course. But as a special thank you to select Kickstarter supporters, all housing obtained by making a Kickstarter pledge of Citizen, Lord, Baron, Duke or Lord of the Manor will be tax free for life!

Mr. Tact wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 11:15:

nin wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 10:58:
No, but I went with the all digital $125 on this one to make up for it.

I went with the $75 all digital.

sauron wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 11:13:

nin wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 10:58:

sauron wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 10:50:

nin wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 09:39:

Mr. Tact wrote on Mar 8, 2013, 09:32:
I have to say the buzz around this has me intrigued despite having never touched the original game.

I never did, either.

You guys really never played Planescape:Torment? Are you serious? Am I dreaming?

If you didn't play it yet, head over to GOG.com and grab it. It's amazing.

Besides, if you don't I'll send the orcs round. Extra incentive!

No, but I went with the all digital $125 on this one to make up for it.

I feel like FedExing you my CDs. It really is that good.

While you wait for this one, you can play the original! It's a win-win!