Han Shot First wrote...
wrdnshprd wrote...
Han Shot First wrote...
Day 1 DLC doesn't bother me in the least. Fans who complain about it, are just being greedy and entitled whiners who are demanding something for nothing.
Unless a Day 1 DLC is necessary to complete a game, fans don't have a leg to stand on when complaining about a company charging extra for extras.
If a go to buy a new car, would I be in the right demanding that the dealer also include leather seats, pinstriping, an anti-theft system, chrome rims, ect included at no extra cost?
paying $60 and expecting the FULL experience.. which is pretty much industry standard, with the exception of EA games (and maybe a couple others).. is hardly "expecting something for nothing".
With all of the Dragon Age and Mass Effect games you get a 'full experience' without DLC. The games are playable and complete without them. They are by definition, extras.
If you buy a new car you spend a lot more than $60. Do you also get to demand the dealer throw in leather seats, pinstriping, an anti-theft system, and chrome rims at no extra cost? Is your new car not a 'full experience' if the dealer doesn't throw those in free of charge?
actually, regarding mass effect and dragon age.. the DLC that was most controversial was the prothean DLC in ME3 which required you to either buy the CE or pay $60 for the "regular" game, plus another 10 or so for the DLC. and yes, that was bullocks because the protheans are a VERY important part of Mass Effect lore.. and its not like Mass Effect is big on story or anything.. oh wait.
on the other hand, shale was an example on how to correctly release that kind of content.. he was a great character, added a bit of lore (and some good lore at that), and was *gasp* FREE as long as you bought the game new.
as for the car analogy.. 1. cars are WAY more than $60.. but 2, $60 is the "premium" end of pricing, and also the price point for most "triple A" releases. so day 1 DLC is like Ford charging a premium price ($30k) for a Ford Fusion and not including power windows and keyless entry..
yes, its stupid for customers to buy a car for that price and pay extra for the power windows and keyless entry.. but, in my opinion, it is just as stupid to pay extra for day 1 dlc (though obviously on a much smaller price point).
Modifié par wrdnshprd, 07 janvier 2014 - 07:29 .
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