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[Poubo]

After the release of the toolset, which was a success to a degree and given the new style of gameplay Bioware are saying the game will have, will this game be as moddable as DA:O do you think?

Modifié par Poubo, 11 juillet 2010 - 10:02 .

[David Gaider]

Edge2177 wrote...
Heck if anything toolsets improve sales, because there is that much more to do with the game outside of just the normal design. Players have went on to make stand alone modules that you can play even after you finish the normal and custom content.

Actually, I suspect that if a toolset improves sales the reason is because a modded game will likely be played longer and still be on the player's hard drive-- which, as near as we can tell, is the #1 factor affecting DLC sales.

But being cynical and suggesting that not potentially providing a free update to the toolset is a way for us to bilk you of more money rather than a lack of time and resources probably sounds cooler.

At any rate, we don't know yet.

[John Epler]

shantisands wrote...

David Gaider wrote...

-- which, as near as we can tell, is the #1 factor affecting DLC sales.

Perhaps I am misunderstanding this, and please correct me if I am, but is the general belief that the toolset hurts DLC sales, seriously?  

I think it is a minority of people who liked the toolset because fans made more adventures to expand their game. I think the toolset, for the great majority of people was popular because people could modify the NPC/characters appearances (heads, hair, body, clothes) to be more customised. Yes, some added romances - but those are generally not included in DLC anyway.    Like I said, maybe I am wrong.  

In general if the DLC is a decent length and quality and brings something to my game experience I am all for it, but the availability of the toolset to play with my characters appearance was a huge plus for the game.  It was an aesthetic edge rather than a functional play-expansion tool.   

I hope that Bioware decides to share the toolset.  

You are vastly misinterpreting David's quote. David was saying that it is people keeping the game installed and on their hard drive that has the most effect on DLC sales - basically, if we can keep people playing and enjoying the game for longer, they're more likely to buy DLC. Thus, a toolset is a net positive in regards to this.