Dark_Raven Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I just bought Dreamfall and it has six installation CDs. Why not one DVD? What is the problem with that, more like where is the logic of publishers and stores not having games in DVD format? Any modern computer has a DVD-ROM drive so what gives? Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 You mean, any modern computer has broadband. Don't judge. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigboy2 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I just bought Dreamfall and it has six installation CDs. Why not one DVD? What is the problem with that, more like where is the logic of publishers and stores not having games in DVD format? Any modern computer has a DVD-ROM drive so what gives? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guese mine isn't very modern... "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I agree, DVD's have been standard on computers for the last four years. That's enough time to expect consumers to upgrade their PC. Chances are, if the consumer still has a basic CD player, they don't have the ability to run the game anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassat Hunter Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Blame Wall-mart Anyways outside of the USA we do get those nice DVD's... Hmmm... ancient, ancient folks " Hell; most games force you to use DVD... like Oblivion, DX:IW, Fahrenheit etc. Edited May 21, 2006 by Hassat Hunter ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Hell, my computer has a DVD Burner and it costed $500. CDs, like 56k modems, are ancient past. Any game that requires to be on 4 or more CDs needs to be on DVD. Its not like DVD ROMs are expensive. $40 can get you a decent DVD ROM. Edited May 21, 2006 by Judge Hades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karka Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I still have a floppy drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassat Hunter Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 DVD-drives can run CD's just fine... there is NO reason why one should keep a CD-one when they can purchase a DVD... ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 People who don't have a DVD player likely either A) just haven't gotten around to getting one yet because nothing has 'forced' them to, B) use their PC for nothing but email and don't give a hoot (my mother). “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkan Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 People who don't have a DVD player likely either A) just haven't gotten around to getting one yet because nothing has 'forced' them to, B) use their PC for nothing but email and don't give a hoot (my mother). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In othere words, not gamers. "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." - Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials "I have also been slowly coming to the realisation that knowledge and happiness are not necessarily coincident, and quite often mutually exclusive" - meta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassat Hunter Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Yup. So why release games in CD-format... I have no idea Lack of common sense we do have here in Europe? " ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Exactomundo to quote the Doctor. A gamer worth their salt would have a DVD ROM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynet Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 People who don't have a DVD player likely either A) just haven't gotten around to getting one yet because nothing has 'forced' them to, B) use their PC for nothing but email and don't give a hoot (my mother). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wouldn't those in group B also be part of group A? "Who could blame Skynet? He's such a cute, innocent, steel-bolted robot." -Gauntlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Yes, but not all in Group A would be in Group B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angshuman Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 DVD-ROM drive: $18.99 DVD+/-RW drive: $31.99 I don't see any logic behind not getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigboy2 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Exactomundo to quote the Doctor. A gamer worth their salt would have a DVD ROM. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh that hurts DVD-ROM drive: $18.99 DVD+/-RW drive: $31.99 I don't see any logic behind not getting one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (w00t) Now only if my games were on DVDs... Edited May 21, 2006 by Craigboy2 "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Raven Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 A bonus with a DVD-ROM is being able to watch movies on your PC. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 DVD drives on computers are for wussies. I actually have one; but I don't use it. It's evil... at least until I bother to start using it. Only lazy people who cna't manage installing 6 CDs are so desperate for DVD to actually be normal. Or, nature lovers who love animals more than people as well.. These are usually the same people who are anti game manuals, and deseve to be ignored. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I'd imagine games still come on CDs because there's still the impression that a significant amount of people don't have DVD drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 A bonus with a DVD-ROM is being able to watch movies on your PC. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got two DVD drives... .....and I'd still rather have my games on CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Why is that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...because switching disks during install is like pre-gaming before you party! D'uh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Why is that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Aren't DVDs easier to scratch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) I don't think so. At least not in my experience. With respect to reading scratched CDs, my DVD player does a better job than my CD-RW....but those are CDs. Edited May 21, 2006 by alanschu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokishi Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 When will PC games come on blu-ray disks Current 3DMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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