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[Thelonious]

To those that complain about not being able to afford the game. Funny how you can afford the computer this plays on that probably costs 10-20 times as much as the actual software, but you can't afford the actual game.

And what do you think because of what are they unable to aford the game?

Yeah, really, someone that someone has a computer doesn't mean he's got lots of cash. Look at me, I've got a laptop, but I haven't got heaps of cash...

Back on topic:

Look at Blizzard. Just look at what they're doing with WoW. Ask people who play WoW if they'll BUY the expansion. Ask them why they keep paying for an online subsciption to play the game. Then figure out what the big difference is between WoW (practicly no players using illigal copies) and other games (more illigal copies).

So then apply the big secret to HoMM and what do we get?

A great map editor which makes maps that also check for hacked games, frequent update, tournaments, new maps comming from Ubisoft - packed in patches, which incluede new stuff (adventure objects) and more balance.

[ThunderTitan]

Then figure out what the big difference is between WoW (practicly no players using illegal copies) and other games (more illigal copies).

Don't bet on that one.

[DaemianLucifer]

Then figure out what the big difference is between WoW (practicly no players using illegal copies) and other games (more illigal copies).

Don't bet on that one.

Youre saying thet from the inside?

[HugoMF]

Don't bet on that one.

Im a WoW player myself (official european servers) and i can assure you that its not possible to play on legal WoW servers (those that require monthly fees) without a proper CDkey and updated subscription.

[ThunderTitan]

Im a WoW player myself (official european servers) and i can assure you that its not possible to play on legal WoW servers (those that require monthly fees) without a proper CDkey and updated subscription.

And that's the big advantage MMo's have. Someone is actualy paying them to play, even if they have or not bought the game.

Remember the Sony Rootkit thing?! You know what people used it for?! Hiding stuff from the Warden program Blizzard uses. So you can play without a CD, but you still need a CD-key and a paid account. I was just refering to the illegal copies thing.

[King Imp]

To those that complain about not being able to afford the game. Funny how you can afford the computer this plays on that probably costs 10-20 times as much as the actual software, but you can't afford the actual game.

And what do you think because of what are they unable to aford the game?

Yeah, really, someone that someone has a computer doesn't mean he's got lots of cash. Look at me, I've got a laptop, but I haven't got heaps of cash...

And this laptop cost you what exactly?

[ThunderTitan]

You do realise that a computer that you buy once every 5 years is a better investment than a game that you play for a month.

Now if they were only 3-4 games coming out a year it might be akin to buying a computer, but with all the games coming out people might not have money to buy alot of them. So they start getting illegal copies of games, and then they don't see any reason to buy overpriced originals even if they love the game.

[King Imp]

Gotta love people defending thieves.

[DaemianLucifer]

Gotta love people defending thieves.

Defending monopolistic companies is the same thing.It just has a better name.

[King Imp]

Gotta love people defending thieves.

Defending monopolistic companies is the same thing.It just has a better name.

Who the hell is the monopolistic company in this case? Ubisoft?

Oh my God, they are trying to make some money off of their hard work! How dare they! Report them to the authorities at once!

[DaemianLucifer]

Gotta love people defending thieves.

Defending monopolistic companies is the same thing.It just has a better name.

Who the hell is the monopolistic company in this case? Ubisoft?

Oh my God, they are trying to make some money off of their hard work! How dare they! Report them to the authorities at once!

Some money? Hard work?

Now lets see...They found a game with a very firm foundation,so they require very little marketing.They copied most of the HIII,just added new graphics(which btw,seems like a slightly improved version of WCIII),and invented a new story.Ill give them credit just for the story part,it seems fair the way it is now(not excelent,but not bad either).So do they deserve 50$ per game?No.

[ThunderTitan]

Gotta love people defending thieves.

I actualy don't think that's the right word. I think there's another word for people that commit intelectual theft.

And please tell me, would you spend half your monthly salary on a game?!

[Znork]

Gotta love people defending thieves.

I actualy don't think that's the right word. I think there's another word for people that commit intelectual theft.

And please tell me, would you spend half your monthly salary on a game?!

so its ok to steel a game if you are poor?

[King Imp]

And please tell me, would you spend half your monthly salary on a game?!

Who the hell only makes $100 a month?

[DaemianLucifer]

And please tell me, would you spend half your monthly salary on a game?!

Who the hell only makes $100 a month?

Errr...half of my countrymen?

[King Imp]

And please tell me, would you spend half your monthly salary on a game?!

Who the hell only makes $100 a month?

Errr...half of my countrymen?

But you guys can afford computers that cost 10-20 times as much as a simple game. God, the logic in this thread is staggering.

[DaemianLucifer]

Who the hell only makes $100 a month?

Errr...half of my countrymen?

But you guys can afford computers that cost 10-20 times as much as a simple game. God, the logic in this thread is staggering.

I never said that I am in that half.My mother is a medical doctor,after all.Besides,piracy has been illegal here just for a bit more then a year now.

[ThunderTitan]

But you guys can afford computers that cost 10-20 times as much as a simple game. God, the logic in this thread is staggering.

Can you afford a house that costs 10-20 times more than a Gucci suit?! A computer can be used to actualy make money, and is way more usefull than a game.

The IT market in my country wouldn't exist if it wasn't for less then legit stuff. And without it the economy wouldn't have improved as much as it did (which is not much anyway). I can't really go and call them bad people.

@Znork
No, only rich people should steal...

[DaemianLucifer]

@Znork
No, only rich people should steal...

And robin hood.Dont forget robin hood.

[Arzang]

Oh my God, they are trying to make some money off of their hard work! How dare they! Report them to the authorities at once!

Kingimp, I hate to say it but it seems like you just barged into the discussion without following it closely.

Who the hell only makes $100 a month?

A LOT of people. trust me on that one.

and the whole CPU vs Game discussion is uncalled for. a cpu does more than just play games.

there are a LOT of valid arguments one can use against pirates but please; not that one.