You do realize that audio CD's are far from pristine reproductions of the original performances right? A lossless copy of a lossy recording isn't really worth the bandwidth.
Five great screen shots of cut-scenes that give no information whatsoever on what the gameplay may be like. Most likely you got a very accurate presentation of the game-play. (See also: Final Fantasy)
Sponsorship has nothing to do with the players, and everything to do with advertising. The only reason sponsors care that the players do well is that the higher they rank, the more visible their sponsorship becomes.
And by doing so, you are simply reinforcing the RIAA's position that "People really want our music! But they're STEALING it!"
If you don't like how they sell something, buy it from someone who offers an acceptable deal. If noone is selling what you want to buy, then DON'T CONSUME AT ALL.
Keep it honest, or else the vote you make with your dollar is meaningless.
Then the repetition occurs on a more fundamental level. TO draw an analogy, a basketball player can't expect to be consistent at scoring points unless he spends time taking shots, over and over again, from various positions around the court. (practice) The goal is that the player never gets in a situation that is new. Every shot the player takes, is just a repeat of a shot they've done a thousand times in practice.
You seem to blow off things like 'They'd have to balance it' as if that were something to do on the side. You want millions of combinations of skillsets, each combination has to be developed and balanced. Thats a lot bigger workload than I think you realize.
You don't need exalted for anything. All the 'required' stuff (keys, etc) are had at revered, which is quite easy to get. If you REALLY want that epic they sell, then you need exalted.
With the number of subs that WoW is running, I don't think they alienated anyone but the most hardcore MMO players. Even though this group is vocal, it is far from the 'core' subscriber base.
Regarding other parts of your comment, I feel that 'dumbed-down' is bad terminology to use. Making the game less tedious isn't a nerf, it's smart design. Difficulty shouldn't be measured in man-hours. An excellent example of a difficult but accessible zone is Blackwing Lair. You literally walk in the door to your first boss fight. No trash to clear at all. The fight itself isn't gear dependant, but instead is very skill/tactics dependant.
The traditional 'EQ type' raiders would complain that this is carebear. Personally, I don't see the point of having to slog through 2 hours of trash to do something interesting.
10 Million units shipped != 10 Million units installed
Console sales trends need to be taken into account as well as existing userbase. Do you want to start developing for the most popular console today? Or the console that will be most popular when your game ships?
The poster I was replying to was assuming that looking at porn made men objectify women. Assumed causation. I was simply turning that back at him, showing that the reverse is equally plausable.
Personally, I think they are two seperate things with no causation at all. (Which is the same point you were making)
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WalMart and Target have that leverage because of physical stores. That has a LOT more leverage than anything online.
You do realize that audio CD's are far from pristine reproductions of the original performances right? A lossless copy of a lossy recording isn't really worth the bandwidth.
Sponsorship has nothing to do with the players, and everything to do with advertising. The only reason sponsors care that the players do well is that the higher they rank, the more visible their sponsorship becomes.
"Meesa leaf on da wind, Annie!"
Go read 2001. The ending is huge, but doesn't translate to visual media very well at all.
"...but if your hand touches metal I swear on my pretty floral bonnet I will end you."
And by doing so, you are simply reinforcing the RIAA's position that "People really want our music! But they're STEALING it!"
If you don't like how they sell something, buy it from someone who offers an acceptable deal. If noone is selling what you want to buy, then DON'T CONSUME AT ALL.
Keep it honest, or else the vote you make with your dollar is meaningless.
How about you wait and see how they label the DRM free tracks before complaining about it being confusing?
Wait, so since you can buy an ATX case with 5 drivebays it's somehow comparable to a fully built system?
4 empty slots and 5 empty bays do not a desktop make.
Then the repetition occurs on a more fundamental level. TO draw an analogy, a basketball player can't expect to be consistent at scoring points unless he spends time taking shots, over and over again, from various positions around the court. (practice) The goal is that the player never gets in a situation that is new. Every shot the player takes, is just a repeat of a shot they've done a thousand times in practice.
Can a hexagon follow a 1:4:9 ratio?
skill at anything is based on repetition and consistency. (Hint: people call it 'practice') I don't know why you'd expect a game to be any different.
You seem to blow off things like 'They'd have to balance it' as if that were something to do on the side. You want millions of combinations of skillsets, each combination has to be developed and balanced. Thats a lot bigger workload than I think you realize.
I assume you didn't do endgame much at all, as there are some nice skill-dependant boss fights mixed in with the tank-n-spanks.
You don't need exalted for anything. All the 'required' stuff (keys, etc) are had at revered, which is quite easy to get. If you REALLY want that epic they sell, then you need exalted.
With the number of subs that WoW is running, I don't think they alienated anyone but the most hardcore MMO players. Even though this group is vocal, it is far from the 'core' subscriber base.
Regarding other parts of your comment, I feel that 'dumbed-down' is bad terminology to use. Making the game less tedious isn't a nerf, it's smart design. Difficulty shouldn't be measured in man-hours. An excellent example of a difficult but accessible zone is Blackwing Lair. You literally walk in the door to your first boss fight. No trash to clear at all. The fight itself isn't gear dependant, but instead is very skill/tactics dependant.
The traditional 'EQ type' raiders would complain that this is carebear. Personally, I don't see the point of having to slog through 2 hours of trash to do something interesting.
Can I have your farm then? Top PvP rewards are very competitive with tier 5 raiding gear.
Maybe that's what makes him extraordinary?
10 Million units shipped != 10 Million units installed
Console sales trends need to be taken into account as well as existing userbase. Do you want to start developing for the most popular console today? Or the console that will be most popular when your game ships?
I'll be honest, I havn't been following FF13 much, so I don't know how deep into production they are.
Does the 360 really offer much more than the PS3?
What if S-E is looking at the Nintendo camp?
The poster I was replying to was assuming that looking at porn made men objectify women. Assumed causation. I was simply turning that back at him, showing that the reverse is equally plausable.
Personally, I think they are two seperate things with no causation at all. (Which is the same point you were making)
What if men who objectify women are more likely to look at pornography?
It's known as 'The Rusty Trombone' actually.