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They'd make the multiplayer a pay service like Asheron's Call or some other dodgy Massively Multiplayer games I can name.
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Are you an idiot. You really want this to happen. You know that Firaxians lurk here. We don't want this to happen.Grrr | Pieter Lootsma | Hamilton, NZ | grrr@orcon.net.nz
Waikato University, Hamilton.Comment
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He is "Seceret Firaxian Agent"! He is telling you that this is what will happen. There will be no resistance! Firaxis has decided to use the Femenest model i.e. "Pay For Play".The ways of Man are passing strange, he buys his freedom and he counts his change.
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For a second, I thought this thread was "Now if they were Really Flemish..."
Now THAT would be interesting!Tutto nel mondo è burlaComment
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**scribbles down MP pay idea**
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Re: Now if they were Really Fiendish...
That is the exact problem that chased me away from Ultima Online. I wanted to subscribe, but when I heard about a monthly subscription fee... NO WAY!!!Originally posted by DarthVeda
They'd make the multiplayer a pay service like Asheron's Call or some other dodgy Massively Multiplayer games I can name.
Anyway, regardless of whether or not they make multiplayer cost you, I don't really care, because I'm probably not going to be taking part anyway (depends on how this "turnless" idea turns out).
Though, for the sake of those who will definitely be playing MP, I hope you are wrong."Corporation, n, An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility." -- Ambrose Bierce
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If they were really fiendish they would produce a good final product that everyone and their dogs would buy. But, then again... they must not be trying to do that. They must be trying to get $30 out of Darth. Yeah, that's it. That's what they've been doing for these past six months.(\__/)
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Here DarthVeda.
Grrr | Pieter Lootsma | Hamilton, NZ | grrr@orcon.net.nz
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Re: Now if they were Really Fiendish...
I can understand online RPGs . coz they need to maintain a permanent online enviroment, which costs money, not like simply arranging skirmish matches. However, I don't think you need to worry: Firaxis aren't MicrosoftOriginally posted by DarthVeda
They'd make the multiplayer a pay service like Asheron's Call or some other dodgy Massively Multiplayer games I can name.
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According to Sid Meiers interview by KGN during the GC tour in Germany, he's in doubt that Firaxis is powerful enough to develop and maintain a massively multiplayer game (whatever it would be, just he was asked).
Here's the quote (translated from German):
Krawall: In the press conference you said great things about the internet. "Civilization 3" has no multiplayer part. What about a massive multiplayer version of "Civilization"?
Sid Meier: Well, I think such a burden our small business can't take. Massively multiplayer games need big investments in technology development, massive market analysis and lots of beta testing. But if our publisher wants such a title, we can talk about it (grins in the direction of the Infogrames PR manager Michael Wetzel).
Krawall: But basically you'd be interested?
Sid Meier: Of course I'd like to see, how far I could go in this sector. It's a new, exciting, but at the same time repelling world. I don't know. Really.Comment
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I agree, the only reason that games such as Everquest require you to pay is because of the massive amounts of space and time they have to commit, instead of just providing a server for people to link up on. Has anyone seen the new Everquest2 that is supposed to come out soon? For that matter does anyone here play everquest?DO, OR DO NOT, THERE IS NO TRY - Yoda
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Re: Re: Now if they were Really Fiendish...
Hmmm... Even Microsoft maintain a free multiplayer gaming service. I used to play AOEII on MSN Gaming Zone. Didn't cost me a cent.Originally posted by zulu9812
I can understand online RPGs . coz they need to maintain a permanent online enviroment, which costs money, not like simply arranging skirmish matches. However, I don't think you need to worry: Firaxis aren't Microsoft
"Corporation, n, An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility." -- Ambrose Bierce
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." -- Benjamin Franklin
"Yes, we did produce a near-perfect republic. But will they keep it? Or will they, in the enjoyment of plenty, lose the memory of freedom? Material abundance without character is the path of destruction." -- Thomas JeffersonComment
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Anyway, I'd rather see a service with loads and loads of ads than one I have to pay for. That's how free online services get their money... ADVERTISING!!!"Corporation, n, An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility." -- Ambrose Bierce
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." -- Benjamin Franklin
"Yes, we did produce a near-perfect republic. But will they keep it? Or will they, in the enjoyment of plenty, lose the memory of freedom? Material abundance without character is the path of destruction." -- Thomas JeffersonComment
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Dont bring up advertising , that might give someone an ideaOriginally posted by LordAzreal
Anyway, I'd rather see a service with loads and loads of ads than one I have to pay for. That's how free online services get their money... ADVERTISING!!!
We could see advertisments in the nest patch. Like you see Lincoln on the diplomatic screen and he decides to declare war, well you advisor can say " this war is brought to you by the fine folks of PEPSI COLA , for those who think young ".
Of Course maybe that wouldnt be so bad if we all got XPs for free , so whats a shameless ad here and there for a free game?
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