For starters the article is badly worded. It says you get early access to the maps and nothing about whether they're covered. Also that just covers all the maps currently that have been created but wont be released with the game (fuck you for that too activision). So any new maps may not be covered. Dont trust activision and your research isn't clear either.Korten12 said:
Activision Prices Call of Duty Elite
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Not at all interested in this.
Seriously, I'm a very big fan of Call of Duty games and I couldn't dream of shelling out this much money on something so pointless for a game that will eventually become more frustrating than fun five months into the game.
And considering this is going to be the last CoD game that actually does well, it's strange to see Activision pull this stunt.
One thing about Activision, they tend not to realize that it's too late until after they've sunk the franchise.
The thing about about CoD games and the reason why they've managed to hold off on putting servers for the Console version is that the game can run pretty smoothly on Peer to Peer.
Seriously, I'm a very big fan of Call of Duty games and I couldn't dream of shelling out this much money on something so pointless for a game that will eventually become more frustrating than fun five months into the game.
And considering this is going to be the last CoD game that actually does well, it's strange to see Activision pull this stunt.
One thing about Activision, they tend not to realize that it's too late until after they've sunk the franchise.
On PC there is servers, on console it never really matters.tippy2k2 said:
The thing about about CoD games and the reason why they've managed to hold off on putting servers for the Console version is that the game can run pretty smoothly on Peer to Peer.
woh $50 I was expecting $20 dollars but $50 not only that but more than likely it will cost more depending what country your in
£40 a year subscription fee?!? PASS!!! For fuck's sake Activision, my entire XBL Gold is £30 a year! If you'd have said £10 or $15 I may have been tempted, but as it is you can take your Elite Hardened Membership and shove it vigourously up your ******* ******* ***** and then ******* ** ******** ****** before finally ********* * ******* ****.
I'm getting really sick of having to defend you guys and your financial skulduggery.
I'm getting really sick of having to defend you guys and your financial skulduggery.
Those were just hats, not really needed to enjoy the game.The_root_of_all_evil said:
The REAL dlc is coming soon (in still technically summer >.>) and its FREE. That is good business, not taking your customers for all their worth.
That's a pretty decent price. I mean I just bought Bodycount and that cost me 60 bucks and was fucking terrible. For less then that I can have a years worth of maps for a game that I will most definitely put days and days of time into. I know the 'in' thing to do on here is to hate anything if more people then you and the next doors cat know about but there are people like me who genuinely enjoy the game. Fast paced competitive online games are pretty much all I play so I for can't wait for this!
Consoles running smoothly with P2P is something I'd have to respectfully disagree with. When I put four rounds into someone's chest, get shot myself, then see on the kill cam that I sat there picking my nose rather than firing, either my game broke or the guy I'm firing on is the host.JoesshittyOs said:
At least if they were Activision run servers, everyone in the group would be on the same playing field(even with lag, at least it would be even lag, no Semi-God players). So Activision, if for some reason you are hanging around the Escapist forums and see my post, I will GLADLY put down $50 a year with a large cartoony grin on my face if you'll add non-P2P servers to Elite.
I think I should have said as smooth as peer to peer can get on console.tippy2k2 said:
On Black Ops it got extra terrible for some reason, hence the reason why I can't play that game without rage quitting from about every other death in 15 minutes (I swear, I can replay at least half of my deaths in that game and give a good logical paragraph on how it was bullshit)
But if you think about it, Activision is the wealthiest gaming company out there. They have no excuse to have not already done that for free.
Knickers to you, Mr Kotick.
The CoD series was overpriced as it stood, not to mention that Activision had the studios spamming sequels every year or two. Now they want an extra £40 per year out of the gamer.
MW3 Costs: £45
CoD Elite: £40 per annum
= £85 for one complete game with a mortgage.
Just as well people are getting sick of CoD. I can see Elite falling on it's face and hopefully Mr Kotick being fired for killing Activision's Golden Goose.
The CoD series was overpriced as it stood, not to mention that Activision had the studios spamming sequels every year or two. Now they want an extra £40 per year out of the gamer.
MW3 Costs: £45
CoD Elite: £40 per annum
= £85 for one complete game with a mortgage.
Just as well people are getting sick of CoD. I can see Elite falling on it's face and hopefully Mr Kotick being fired for killing Activision's Golden Goose.
Christ atlest throw your fans a map or two, then again the properly rabid fans wouldn't care if it was a grand per year.
Hmmm after further research I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt (still too expensive and unfair if you ask me but oh well). Gamers mistrust for Kotick and activision is well founded but this time I'll take the high road and just not purchase MW3 or its elite thingy.Korten12 said:
Thats a bigger cop out. You bring up Quality in to the argumenet but then say basically it's not subjective.The_root_of_all_evil said:
Just like for any patches and content updates for any game, free or not, there will be some that hate it and some who love it.
I have tried but nothing seemed to be one by you. I answered but I guess it wasn't good enough if you're saying that.
I am. I am just sooo fucking sick of all the COD hate on these forums. You don't have to like the game, but don't have a contest (not directly refering to you) to the biggest douche about it that these forums seem to have daily. Seriously, it has reached new heights and seriously reaching into the blind hate type.
I know the article was a bit, not understood well about the DLC part, but since it didn't mention you got them free. Everyone (not all since some knew before hand) that you had to pay for the DLC on top of Elite when you don't have to. Thus people will read this thread and probably will believe them even if some say otherwise.
On all the times that I have been on the escapist (which isn't as long as some but isn't not long, around 2 years I think now?) I have never seen this hate get so out of control. To the point where someone made a whole thread telling people to: Stop Defending Call of Duty...
THAT's how bad it has gotten. That's why I am taking this a bit more personally then normal.
CAN SOMEONE CLEAR THIS UP:
If you are subscribed to Elite do you still have to pay fifteen dollars per map pack or not? Kinda crucial since if you were going to buy, say three packs then all the added shit might be useful to you.
Okay so apparently you DO get the map packs, so it's not as bad as people think. It's still an insane price for DLC anyway though so fuck it.
If you are subscribed to Elite do you still have to pay fifteen dollars per map pack or not? Kinda crucial since if you were going to buy, say three packs then all the added shit might be useful to you.
Okay so apparently you DO get the map packs, so it's not as bad as people think. It's still an insane price for DLC anyway though so fuck it.
Let's do a quick comparison between CoD and another online FPS.
CoD: Expensive price, little to no patches, bug fixes and playtesting, expensive "dlc" which consists of a few maps, new game released each year, horribly imbalanced, known for being rage inducing, horrible RPG elements for unlocks.
TF2: Hats, free, hats, constant free updates, maps, weapons, new hats, stuff added in by the community, been out for many years and has been thouroughly playtested and balanced, overall fun experience, hats, random drop system, hats.
Sure, I'm slightly biased, but it's fairly clear which is the better game and which developers have ab etter mindset. Yet people will still buy not only MW3. But this elite malarkey. All I can really say to that is y? y u do this? You don't even get fancy hats with elite. You get them for free in TF2. Hats! Hats hats hat hat hat hats hat.
CoD: Expensive price, little to no patches, bug fixes and playtesting, expensive "dlc" which consists of a few maps, new game released each year, horribly imbalanced, known for being rage inducing, horrible RPG elements for unlocks.
TF2: Hats, free, hats, constant free updates, maps, weapons, new hats, stuff added in by the community, been out for many years and has been thouroughly playtested and balanced, overall fun experience, hats, random drop system, hats.
Sure, I'm slightly biased, but it's fairly clear which is the better game and which developers have ab etter mindset. Yet people will still buy not only MW3. But this elite malarkey. All I can really say to that is y? y u do this? You don't even get fancy hats with elite. You get them for free in TF2. Hats! Hats hats hat hat hat hats hat.
awesome strat. not only will they get your $60 every year with a "new" game they can squeeze another $50 out of you for something you can get for free on Justin.TV
Roflmao! XD
Roflmao! XD