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News Comments > Company of Heroes 2 Delayed
8. Re: Company of Heroes 2 Delayed Mar 7, 2013, 07:38 InBlack
 
Redmask wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 07:14:
InBlack wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 04:03:
Well I really enjoyed CoH, Im looking forward to this game so far I havent seen anything negative about it (or positive for that matter) so Im going to take a wait and see approach.

I played the closed alpha and there were plenty of negatives unfortunately. True Sight system sucks and ruins the RPS and territory control they had going on. The choose the OP points thing isn't fun. There was no barbed wire or tank traps in the alpha, no clue if it'll be readded. Doctrines are a grind now. The blizzard mechanics are stupid and uninteresting, they don't really add any strategy to the game and just serve as an annoyance. Your vehicle drivers can be randomly shot and your vehicles taken which is a really stupid RNG game mechanic.

There was plenty of stuff I liked but they added a fair amount of pointless changes for the sake of making changes. Many of the changes made are some token effort at 'realism' and just makes the gameplay tedious. We gave them a lot of feedback so maybe they will get things fixed up for release.

Wow interesting early preview, thanks for that. Well some of those changes sound interesting "driver getting shot, weather affecting gameplay, true sight system (?)". although I can see how they would probably be a burden in a competitive multiplayer environment.
 
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News Comments > Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter Live
161. Re: Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter Live Mar 7, 2013, 07:06 InBlack
 
Im looking forward more to Project Eternity than this game. Somehow a Torment game without the Planescape setting just makes no sense to me...  
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News Comments > Out of the Blue
39. Re: Out of the Blue Mar 7, 2013, 05:22 InBlack
 
Beamer wrote on Mar 6, 2013, 11:10:
InBlack wrote on Mar 6, 2013, 11:01:
I guess we could argue that that censorship is a form of expression as well, right?

You see because the artist never stated that he hated OSC or that he considered him a biggot and quit for that reason, he basically stated that he quit because and I quote:
"The media surrounding this story reached the point where it took away from the actual work, and that’s something I wasn’t comfortable with"

Now does that sound like someone who is expressing his views, or of someone who is simply reacting to the opinions and views of other people, basically in a form of self-censorship, due to media 'pressure'....

His view is that he doesn't want to be dragged into controversy and have that affect his career and personal life.
That sounds plenty reasonable.

Reacting to the opinions and views of others is pretty much a normal part of society, is it not? Are you advocating that people always do whatever the hell they feel like without regard to the reaction of others?

That just makes you a giant dick and is pretty much where the concept of karma comes from.

No, Im advocating that people should stick with their own moral compass. Obviously you should regard and respect the opinions of people who you care about, but really should just everyone flip-flop the way the wind blows? I respect someone who sticks to their guns, I have little respect for people who change their views depending on whats the popular view at the time.

I agree that its not unreasonable to care for your career and act accordingly, in this case no one was really hurt except for OSCs ego maybe. But lets consider another (semi) hyptohetical case:

A US congressman backs down from a bill he believes in, a bill that would advocate real change or reform because he is pressured into it by his own party because a powerful lobyist (and financial party supporter) has decreed that it would be unfavorable to their corporate interest or perhaps because its politicaly unpopular at the time.

The congresman has acted to preserve his career, so that he may some day once again be elected into office, but what about the people who voted for what he was supposed to stand for?

This kind of shit happens everyday, and it happens all over the world and is hardly academic. No one really believes in anything anymore except in saving their own hide, its disgusting and has become the prevalent attitude. Me > everyone else.
 
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News Comments > EA Clarifies All Games Microtransaction Comment
12. Re: EA Clarifies All Games Microtransaction Comment Mar 7, 2013, 04:05 InBlack
 
Hang on dont we want microtransactions in all of our games? We want this right?  
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News Comments > Company of Heroes 2 Delayed
6. Re: Company of Heroes 2 Delayed Mar 7, 2013, 04:03 InBlack
 
Well I really enjoyed CoH, Im looking forward to this game so far I havent seen anything negative about it (or positive for that matter) so Im going to take a wait and see approach.  
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News Comments > Out of the Blue
8. Re: Out of the Blue Mar 6, 2013, 11:01 InBlack
 
I guess we could argue that that censorship is a form of expression as well, right?

You see because the artist never stated that he hated OSC or that he considered him a biggot and quit for that reason, he basically stated that he quit because and I quote:
"The media surrounding this story reached the point where it took away from the actual work, and that’s something I wasn’t comfortable with"

Now does that sound like someone who is expressing his views, or of someone who is simply reacting to the opinions and views of other people, basically in a form of self-censorship, due to media 'pressure'....
 
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News Comments > Dishonored Named GotY at BAFTAs
9. Re: Dishonored Named GotY at BAFTAs Mar 6, 2013, 10:53 InBlack
 
Yakubs, it seems you missed the "least offensive" part his post. Its very clear to me what ItBurn wanted to say, and while these games are indeed streamlined compared to their 'spiritual' predecesors they are far more complex then the contenders which have been taking these prizes in the last five years or so....  
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News Comments > Star Wars: The Old Republic Login Change
7. Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic Login Change Mar 6, 2013, 10:46 InBlack
 
jacobvandy wrote on Mar 6, 2013, 10:28:
Meh, those are just Star Wars logos that were cool before and will remain cool (as far as nerdy tats go). Not like they tattooed "SWTOR IS GOTY OF ALL TIME WOO BIOWARE!!!" underneath...

I would pay good money to see someone put that in ink on their body...
 
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News Comments > Out of the Blue
6. Re: Out of the Blue Mar 6, 2013, 10:40 InBlack
 
I dunno, if the work in question had any references to biggotry that would be understandable. as I understood it that was not the case. The artist quit because the internet got 'angry'. WTF!?

When we start crucifying people not because of their acts, but because of their beliefs, even if those beliefs are wrong, what does that say about our society?

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News Comments > Out of the Blue
4. Re: Out of the Blue Mar 6, 2013, 10:18 InBlack
 
nin wrote on Mar 6, 2013, 09:14:
Orson Scott Card's Controversial Superman Story Put on Hold.

Good on Sprouse for standing up.


Why? Its not like the story has anything to do with his religious views? Do people really have such a short memory? One of your presidential candidates was a Mormon. What about freedom of expression and freedom of religion (however deluded and wrong it may be?)

Political correctness has become the new fascism....
 
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News Comments > Dishonored Named GotY at BAFTAs
6. Re: Dishonored Named GotY at BAFTAs Mar 6, 2013, 10:16 InBlack
 
ItBurn wrote on Mar 6, 2013, 09:59:
Well, you have to agree, these are the least offensive winners in years. Actual games with substance, complexity and a "niche" are winning.

Yeah, weird eh? I think XCOM is the single most fun Ive had with a single player game in the last year, maybe more. Its not a perfect game by any margin but its pretty good and has proven that a turn based tactical game CAN be successful, or that a game doesnt have to be DEVOID of all complexity to appeal to gamers.

I salute them and steadfastly hope for an even better sequel!
 
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News Comments > Dishonored Named GotY at BAFTAs
1. Re: Dishonored Named GotY at BAFTAs Mar 6, 2013, 09:12 InBlack
 
XCOM would be my first pick. But then again I havent played Dishonored since Im not really a fan of steampunk....  
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News Comments > Arma III Alpha Released
70. Re: Arma III Alpha Released Mar 6, 2013, 06:56 InBlack
 
How big is the game install? Also is it CPU/RAM/MOBO hog or more of a graphics card hog?

I have a nice new Ivybridge system with lots of ram etc, but Im worried my 'old' HD6870 might be a bit on the low end for this one...
 
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News Comments > Arma III Alpha Released
69. Re: Arma III Alpha Released Mar 6, 2013, 06:52 InBlack
 
nin wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 16:04:
SpectralMeat wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 16:01:
ASeven wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 15:56:
Been playing it. i72600K, 8GB RAM, GTX580. Runs like butter here on an almost Ultra setting.

Also, I've found myself enjoying this alpha quite a lot. Animations are so much better, the radio banter is infinitely better.

I think third time's the charm for Bohemiah. They've got something special here.

On a related note, the price of ArmaIII will increase as the beta and the final release come out. The alpha is pretty much priced at half the price of the full game when it comes out. I can say that if the prospect of ArmaIII interests you to get it right now. When I got ArmAII at release I didn't find it too fun until a dozen patches later. I'm already finding A3 fun despite being an alpha.

And the graphics, holy fuck these graphics.
You've just made the wait for the end of the day at work a lot harder.


No shit. Guess I'll be grabbing it this weekend.


Bastards....I have no money to spend on games right now!!! ARGHHHH!
 
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News Comments > Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues
95. Re: Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues Mar 6, 2013, 06:42 InBlack
 
Oh so now its cool that people cant get 'in the club' and play? Hahahah this guy cracks me up.

Did anyone manage to get through support and get their money back?
 
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News Comments > Evening Screenshots
3. Re: Evening Screenshots Mar 6, 2013, 06:32 InBlack
 
Awesome sauce! Cant wait! Hopefully it will have a decent story for the campaign though, although killing Genestealers in coop is fucking awesome!  
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News Comments > More on Thief
13. Re: More on Thief Mar 6, 2013, 06:20 InBlack
 
Wait and see, wait and see. Definitely not preorder and see  
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News Comments > Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues
27. Re: Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues Mar 5, 2013, 11:01 InBlack
 
Verno wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 10:52:
InBlack wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 10:47:
I guess I just got baited into overkill, but fuck it if everything I said isnt true.

You didn't get baited, you launched straight into hysterics. It is ok if other people don't care about online DRM as much as you, life moves on. It sounds like the game has many legitimately bad qualities, no need to sit there calling people cunts and bringing Diablo 3 into it.

And why not bring D3 into it? I mean its the exact same situation, and should have been a lesson learned. A hugely popular IP gets an online component (for whatever reason) and on launch day has severe server side issues.

So now we have a game, that for whatever reason DOESNT have an offline component and yet is for all intents and purposes a single player game and people cant play it.

You might think its hyterics, but its not, its a simple smackdown.
 
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News Comments > Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues
23. Re: Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues Mar 5, 2013, 10:47 InBlack
 
I guess I just got baited into overkill, but fuck it if everything I said isnt true.  
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News Comments > Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues
20. Re: Ships Ahoy - SimCity; Refunds Offered for Launch Issues Mar 5, 2013, 10:41 InBlack
 
briktal wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 10:28:
InBlack wrote on Mar 5, 2013, 10:02:
Error 37: The EA way!

Seriously, for all of those that preordered this game AND got burned by Diablo3....you are stupid cunts who get what they deserve! Next time have some fucking sense.

For all those who did not experience the clusterfuck of D3 and still preordered this game (or bought it at release) I seriously hope this game is as good as the "glowing" (pre)reviews are touting it. Somehow Im having doubts about that. I really do hope its a worthy successor, but Im going to wait and see. Or rather wait and hear word-of-mouth.

What clusterfuck? An online game had some login issues day one? Let's fucking boycott everything!

Briktal, I couldnt log into D3 for three days straight! And since when was any Diablo an MMO? Or Simcity for that matter?

And since when is NOT Preordering boycotting, you corporate shill?

Oh and I just read the Arstechnica review of SimCity, you just got burned A:CM style! Yeeehaa! So keep on preordering if you like people, keep on buying into those glowing reviews and supporting the hype machine. Thats the way to go Yessir!

 
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