I completely disagree with this move.
They're not considering that if people are actually at a LAN, there are two primary problems:
1. No Internet access. While unlikely, it's possible there wouldn't be Internet Access. Not being able to play the latest game because there's no Internet sucks.
2. Bandwidth. Playing 8+ (?) players on BNET is only possible on the top end Internet connections...
Rediculous.
If Blizzard doesn't revoke this decision, I won't be purchasing the game after all... I ONLY play for the LAN experience. For the most part, I could care less about online playing.
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I completely disagree with this move. They're not considering that if people are actually at a LAN, there are two primary problems: 1. No Internet access. While unlikely, it's possible there wouldn't be Internet Access. Not being able to play the latest game because there's no Internet sucks. 2. Bandwidth. Playing 8+ (?) players on BNET is only possible on the top end Internet connections ...
Rediculous.
If Blizzard doesn't revoke this decision, I won't be purchasing the game after all ... I ONLY play for the LAN experience. For the most part, I could care less about online playing.