Hurlshort Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Flagship Studios is a business. The only way to support them is by: A. Buying their product B. Getting other people to buy their product C. Contributing to the creation of their product Edited July 13, 2008 by Hurlshot
SteveThaiBinh Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 So is it a rational decision to buy a game you probably won't play or enjoy simply because you like something about the company, or because you feel they might make a game you would like some time in the future? You could buy a game and give it away as a gift, perhaps. And I know there were people who bought Galactic Civilizations II with no interest in the game itself, simply because they wanted to express support for Stardock's attitude towards DRM. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
Slowtrain Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 So is it a rational decision to buy a game you probably won't play or enjoy simply because you like something about the company, or because you feel they might make a game you would like some time in the future? You could buy a game and give it away as a gift, perhaps. And I know there were people who bought Galactic Civilizations II with no interest in the game itself, simply because they wanted to express support for Stardock's attitude towards DRM. Generally speaking, I only buy a game that I think I will enjoy. WHich is why I bought Hellgate: London in the first place. Sometimes I am wrong, as I was with HG:L, but the intention was to buy the game. However, if I really do like a game, I wil sometimes buy multiple copies of the same game, both to keep an extra copy or two around and to support the developers. As a rule though I'm not inclined to charity for game developers. Better to give it away to a homeless shelter or something. However, I ALWAYS buy my games. ALWAYS. WHich is more than a lot of people can say. Notice how I can belittle your beliefs without calling you names. It's a useful skill to have particularly where you aren't allowed to call people names. It's a mistake to get too drawn in/worked up. I mean it's not life or death, it's just two guys posting their thoughts on a message board. If it were personal or face to face all the usual restraints would be in place, and we would never have reached this place in the first place. Try to remember that.
CoM_Solaufein Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Looks like I better go out and buy the game before it disappears. War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is StrengthBaldur's Gate moddingTeamBGBaldur's Gate modder/community leaderBaldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition beta testerBaldur's Gate 2 - Enhanced Edition beta tester Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition beta tester
Walsingham Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 It does seem a little unfair to support a company whose games you won't buy yourself. I agree with Steve. This means less diversity, and that sucks. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Humodour Posted July 14, 2008 Author Posted July 14, 2008 It does seem a little unfair to support a company whose games you won't buy yourself. So is it a rational decision to buy a game you probably won't play or enjoy simply because you like something about the company, or because you feel they might make a game you would like some time in the future?
Morgoth Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Hellgate was an okay game, sometimes even very fun. But in the end, I don't care about the demise of Flagship. Hope the dudes get new jobs though. How about Blizzard? Rain makes everything better.
Hell Kitty Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 It makes no sense to buy a product who don't want for the sake of a supporting company, but when it comes to business, moral support offers no meaningful contribution.
Tale Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 when it comes to business, moral support offers no meaningful contribution. Capitalist pigdog. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Hurlshort Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I think we are just arguing over the word support here. Why don't we come up with a new word that means spiritually supporting a company?
Hell Kitty Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 when it comes to business, moral support offers no meaningful contribution. Capitalist pigdog. You'll buy my **** and you'll like it, jerkface.
Tale Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I think we are just arguing over the word support here. Why don't we come up with a new word that means spiritually supporting a company? Prayer? "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Hurlshort Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 So Krezack is more of a Flagship Studios disciple? Ok, that works for me.
taks Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I think we are just arguing over the word support here. Why don't we come up with a new word that means spiritually supporting a company? cheerleading. taks comrade taks... just because.
Dark_Raven Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Support your favorite gaming company whether that game is awesome or sewage. I supported BIS/Interplay when I bought PST and Lioheart even though they fall in the sewage category. BIS Forevar! Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Volourn Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I don't buy games I think will be crap. Period. Loyalty to businesses are for fools. If they go udner, it's because they deserved to. NO FREE RIDES!!! DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Dark_Raven Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) I don't buy games I think will be crap. Period. Loyalty to businesses are for fools. If they go udner, it's because they deserved to. NO FREE RIDES!!! L00L0RZ! This coming from a Biow33ni3 fan. Edited July 15, 2008 by Dark_Raven Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Volourn Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 "L00L0RZ! This coming from a Biow33ni3 fan. " I don't buy all BIO games. OMGZ! DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Dark_Raven Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Sure you do. You got 'em all. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Volourn Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Nope. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Hurlshort Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Heh, I had both Volourn and DR on ignore, but I decided to take a look at these posts. Boy was that a bad idea!
Volourn Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 R00fles! DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Dark_Raven Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Double R00fles! Game Over! Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
mkreku Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I own three copies of Gothic 2.. Two copies of Gothic 3. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Moatilliatta Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I own three copies of Gothic 2.. Two copies of Gothic 3. Because some of them broke? A friend of mine and I has between us bought something close to seven Warcraft 3 copies.
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