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Chamberlain
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It is unfortunate that so many developers shoot themselves in the foot with these DRM schemes.
I always wonder if they even take account what type of consumer they have.
I mean, this is a niche game, sold to a mostly older type of gamer. That coupled with today's Digital Download sites means that these small developers get more attention and can sell directly to their fan base.
Is it really necessary to use some weird DRM on such a game?
I can understand folding to the DRM bs if you are trying to market a high-profile FPS but a niche wargame?
Sorry, not for me.
I always wonder if they even take account what type of consumer they have.
I mean, this is a niche game, sold to a mostly older type of gamer. That coupled with today's Digital Download sites means that these small developers get more attention and can sell directly to their fan base.
Is it really necessary to use some weird DRM on such a game?
I can understand folding to the DRM bs if you are trying to market a high-profile FPS but a niche wargame?
Sorry, not for me.
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TheDoctorKing
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I have to say, I'm with Grey on this one. I'm just not going to bother with a game that makes me jump through too many hoops to play it - and I liked 2nd Manassas. The kind of stuff I play there aren't a lot of Ukrainian pirates trying to hack it. I figure if I pay for a game I own it and should be able to play it on any computer I own. In fact, I also think that I should be able to invite my friends for a multi-player game without having to make them buy a copy apiece. After all, if I buy a cardboard and dice type game, only one copy is necessary for several players to play. Why should it be any different for computer games?
The thing that made me a loyal AGEOD customer was when I broke the CD for AACW shortly after I got it and then was trying to install on a new computer. I emailed them asking how much for a replacement CD and they just sent me a link for a full download. So I went out and bought a copy of the game and gave it to a friend.
The thing that made me a loyal AGEOD customer was when I broke the CD for AACW shortly after I got it and then was trying to install on a new computer. I emailed them asking how much for a replacement CD and they just sent me a link for a full download. So I went out and bought a copy of the game and gave it to a friend.
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James D Burns
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tagwyn wrote:Chamberlain: What? Are you getting a commission? t
For a while there, I thought it might be another one of Norb's sock puppets rearing it's ugly head, but now I think perhaps he's just a fan.
For the uninformed:
http://www.wargamer.com/forums/tm.aspx?high=&m=302136&mpage=1#302195
I wouldn't touch this game with a 10 foot pole, DRM or no.
Jim
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