Wont sign, but I will purchase the game when the prices drop by at least 50%. I'll buy it for my PS3 however.
PC Gamers Launch Crysis 2 Petition
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People act like this could affect sales...it is nothing but a preview. It was already known that this game would be pirated by launch day anyhow...who cares if a half-broken development copy is floating around?
Since I've seen a lot of these posts, I'd like to respond.The Rockerfly said:
People underestimate the value of moral support. Yes, the pledge doesn't have any financial effects until the game comes out and the people on the list go out and purchase the game. I understand that, and I think everyone signing the pledge understands that. Despite that, it doesn't make it pointless. It's a show of support for Crytek, a reminder that they still have a PC fanbase that gives a damn about their games and what happens to the company.
The true test will still come in the few weeks after the game releases, but for now, this is the best way we can show our support.
Okay, I knew my big cousin would have the copy. 25Mbs connection makes people do the darndest things.
From what he's told me, it's a VERY early beta or late alpha... Except for randomly crashing, optimization problems (game runs badly in 1680x1050 and in 1280x1024) and missing elements (the in-game video display of armor modes, like one that was in Crysis 1, has a lot of sounds muted)... it's just HARD to play as hell. He managed to get to second or third cutscene, the game keeps crashing there.
Guess I'll just wait for a PLAYABLE demo... Not going to waste time downloading some kind of poor early build.
From what he's told me, it's a VERY early beta or late alpha... Except for randomly crashing, optimization problems (game runs badly in 1680x1050 and in 1280x1024) and missing elements (the in-game video display of armor modes, like one that was in Crysis 1, has a lot of sounds muted)... it's just HARD to play as hell. He managed to get to second or third cutscene, the game keeps crashing there.
Guess I'll just wait for a PLAYABLE demo... Not going to waste time downloading some kind of poor early build.
I definitely wont pirate it and I will buy it, just maybe not at release price. Steam sale anyone?
Edit: though I have to say my purchase will be entirely subject to the game being PC primary, by which I mean developed for the PC and adapted for the consoles. If its the other way around I'll not buy it in protest! Too many games on the PC these days are console ports with half-arsed control ports, and I'm not putting up with that; I'm on a 1 man boycott of all console ported shooters.
Edit: though I have to say my purchase will be entirely subject to the game being PC primary, by which I mean developed for the PC and adapted for the consoles. If its the other way around I'll not buy it in protest! Too many games on the PC these days are console ports with half-arsed control ports, and I'm not putting up with that; I'm on a 1 man boycott of all console ported shooters.
You don't "have to," obviously. But this isn't about buying the game, it's about reminding Crytek that while the PC as a platform may have a disproportionate number of pirate douchebags, there are still a lot of us who don't roll that way and who happily pay for the games we want. That's all. And I really think that's a worthwhile goal.teh_gunslinger said:
I wonder when companies are going to start to compartmentalize their games to the point where if there is a leak they have a very short list of people as suspects. I know for a fact this is VERY common with writers of popular novels who will give out copies for friends to read with minor differences in each of them, and i know a MAJOR writer lost a friend over them being a scumbag and leaking half the book early (i think it was the twilight series im not sure)
its odd to see this happen so often, do developers instill so little loyalty in their employees?? i dont think ive ever seen a blizzard game leaked....says something...
its odd to see this happen so often, do developers instill so little loyalty in their employees?? i dont think ive ever seen a blizzard game leaked....says something...
Well this wasn't on my purchase list anyway, got enough shooters in the stable. But good on them, it's nice to see a group of people organizing and affirming the hardwork devs put into games, as opposed to puzzlingly convincing themselves they're entitled to the work of others on any terms they deem fit.
Did anyone hear about how 4 DLC maps were included as well? Why isn't that getting any coverage? How about looking into how developers consistently churn out broken games only to release DLC content, that was made well before release, that you have to pay for, to play the game in it's complete form.
I understand that this might just be the "trend", but I believe it's a terrible one, and that as a consumer, you aren't getting your money's worth. I'm not going to say I won't, but I seriously doubt that I'll buy this game. (Albeit, I really enjoyed the first one.)
I understand that this might just be the "trend", but I believe it's a terrible one, and that as a consumer, you aren't getting your money's worth. I'm not going to say I won't, but I seriously doubt that I'll buy this game. (Albeit, I really enjoyed the first one.)
Not all of mine are for financial support but I wonder if the developers would even ever hear about it, let alone care about it. A letter or e-mail shows that you put a lot more effort then just signing a petition and I know personally I would prefer a few letters over more petitions. Having said that, it isn't a bad thing but I just feel there are better ways to show your appreciation.JeanLuc761 said:
I agree though, it will be interesting to see the sales figures when this game is released
They're putting their names down and showing support.danpascooch said:
Whether it's a petition or not (you can class it as a petition against the pirates) is irrelevant.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/crysis-2-crysis-2/710533Mornelithe said:
All the gameplay elements of the first, with a stronger focus on narrative and a prettier PC version - what more do you want, exactly?
They've not stripped anything out.
I'd sign it if I had a computer worth running it on. I have good computers, but if I can't run Crysis on max, I wont run it at all.
Oh indeed. "Online Petitions" are irrelevant. A group of anonymous names are making demands...so what? I can write a script to click that petition button, and permutate the connection to the point where you wouldn't be able IP-screen it. One person could generate thousands of false "petitioners".raxiv said:
While the premise behind this group is sound, their execution is meaningless except maybe as a token gesture.
I think signing a petition to buy the game is pretty stupid. Yes, it's great to speak out against this kind of piracy and all but this is like the fanboy thing where gamers will just keep buying sequels and repeats over and over, which is slowly killing the industry. I'll say that I will buy Crysis 2, but only if the reviews are positive!