Generalisimo wrote:Exactly, but that's a problem for the developers... like you said, like Magitech.
To be able to feed your children, you need to stop doing what you like and start doing IPhone games...![]()
Clovis wrote:1) by exiging low prices and free upgrades to wargames. Applying a simple computing about the ratio time passed on the game/price would show how much a 50$ game is far superior to any movie or other entertainment activity. In a small niche genre, lowering prices doesn't signify wider audience. Wargames will never been mainstream.
2) By refusing to buy obviously good games about obscure periods. In reality, when you know the game is good, buying it will maybe be the real occasion to discover a new field of interest; if not, you will have earned the company revenues for other games more at your taste.
3) By denying the right for a developper to do wrong sometimes. A poor game isn't in itself the sign of a certitude of failure for future games. But looking at any forum will reveal endless messages stating the contrary...
wodin wrote:Know one has mentioend the prolific output of HPS sims.
Anyway I think the problem is finding new blood. Not one of my friends have ever heard of or even know what a real wargame is. I say I play mainly wargames on the PC and the usual reply is "What Call of Duty or Yeah Ive played Command and Conquer"...
They wouldnt know what a wargame looked like let alone know how to find out about them and how they play. I also know a small percentage would really enjoy them aswell once they got into it.
wodin wrote:You want your wargames cheaper?
Try Naval Warfare online shop....hps games are $29.99 rather than $49.99.
http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/
As a scenario tester for Squad Battles I can highly recommend this game. Great tactical turn based system..all the games in the series constantly get updated with new features....many different conflicts to choose from and lots of new games lined up....now has military backing....yes the graphics aren't great by any standard but the gameplay is fantastic....good communtiy and two ladders to play on...fantastic PBEM game. Fair few mods out there aswell.
wodin wrote:Funny that as I live in the UK and have bought from NWS and there shipping costs where neglegible. The delivery is very cheap indeed.
Also no one I know has had to pay customs buying from NWS yet. Ive bought loads with no problem at all. It was mentioned over at MAtrix aswell as someone was worried about customs and everyone came back and said they where worrying about nothing. He labels the goods well![]()
Crimguy wrote:I guess. . . I have never had a problem spending a small mint for a good game because I know it will give me hundreds of hours of enjoyment. Thousands of hours in the case of War in the Pacific, so I guess I got my $70 worth there :-D
tagwyn wrote:DG's WitP for $420!!!!!!!!! LMAO! Only a person with serious mental health problems would consider such foolishmess. t
soundoff wrote:Slightly off topic but......
If you have been lucky then count your blessingsIts unwise though to assume that because you have been fortunate in avoiding import costs that all of us can/will get away with it.
I also live in the UK and when I wanted a physical copy of WiTP AE I was charged £23 sterling import duties. That was on top of the £50 plus for the game. Mind you I wanted a proper manual so was quite happy to bear the additional costs.![]()
wodin wrote:Was that from NWS?
I'm suprised your the first person I know to be charged. Ive bought many games with no problem. I buy fro Amazon USA aswell with no problems..music only though.
It's more a case of you being very very unlucky, than me being lucky.
tagwyn wrote:Aurelin: Sorry you take offense! I still believe such an expense is generally unwarranted and wasteful. t
McNaughton wrote:There is a distinct change of personal behaviour. People have come to accumulate stuff to be happy, and that transfers to video games. The quality of the product is not as important as the quantity, or the name brand. People want the flashy simple game because they do not devote the time required to really get into a complex game primarily because they are off to the new purchase before the week is out. The market for computer games is gluttoned for every genre, and in most cases has become overly simplified.
I personally found FPS and RTS games dull and boring given their repetative nature, but their flashy graphics and cool effects drew everyone in long enough to buy the product, play a few games, then move on to the new purchase.
I cannot recall the time I devoted to game such as SimCity I, Civilization I, Master of Orion I, Wing Commander I, Pacific War, etc. All of which had sequals which were flashier, but never could replicate what the original may have had with its poorer visuals, but more interesting gameplay. I played those games for YEARS, where the average shelf-life of games now are weeks to months (in fact, I no longer play games, just help develop them, have not played a computer game in about 1.5-2 years).
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I cannot recall the time I devoted to game such as SimCity I, Civilization I, Master of Orion I, Wing Commander I, Pacific War, etc. All of which had sequals which were flashier, but never could replicate what the original may have had with its poorer visuals, but more interesting gameplay. I played those games for YEARS, where the average shelf-life of games now are weeks to months (in fact, I no longer play games, just help develop them, have not played a computer game in about 1.5-2 years).
Banks6060 wrote:There are fewer true strategy titles worth a damn out there anymore....strategy, for a long time, is what kept PC games relevant. Now...it's all MMORPG's (which I don't necessarily have a problem with) and FPS.
Jarkko wrote:I've for years dreamed of Crusader Kings: The MMO.
"Barbar0ssa: Need one more count for the raid on Alexandria. Archers and skirmishers needed, no more knights!"
"Bonif4ce: What do you mean you won't let me march through your lands???? I'll burn your precious Constantinopole down if you don't let my regiment pass."
"Beelaa: YOU NEED TO COME NOW, AND I MEAN NOW!!!! THE MONGOLS WILL OVERRUN ME IN A MOMENT!!!!!"
Ah, but I can but keep on dreaming. Atill, maybe one day...
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