If I recall correctly, this game devolves pretty quickly in the multiplayer arena towards the end of the game. Almost unplayable lag, well I am calling it lag but i don't think that is what it is though.
Same here. Local co-op on PC only is just, well lame. I am so sick of incompetent companies not able to put together multiplayer options. This game was designed as a co-op, why not add just basic direct ip?
[quote who="Shadowhal" reply="24" id="2279973"] Quoting Nesrie, reply 23 And there are no laws on the books that dictate companies have to provide outrageous quarterly profits and screw the company, including shareholders, in the long-term. There simply isn't. other than the law of the capital market if you want to call it such. of course if you have the choice between a return of 5% and 10%, you take the latter and if you can have 10% in 3 m
[quote who="Shadowhal" reply="22" id="2279574"] Quoting Crassmaster, reply 21 Management HAS to be concerned primarily with the gain of shareholders...that's actually part of US business law. Management of a corporation cannot run counter to the profit motives of it's shareholders (unless of course the shareholders have agreed to it). Too bad. I really enjoyed Anno 1701 and the demo for this one was really good. yes, but what really is s
[quote who="Annatar11" reply="19" id="2278612"]That, and shareholders, who more often than not definitely are not gamers and just rich guys in suits that hear the word piracy and get all panicky. Really, the biggest reason Stardock can do what they do is because they're private and the Frog calls all the shots. If they were public, the stock holders would have a say and it all goes downhill from there. And hey, most of these publishers are public. [/quote] Shareholder
If it has an activation limit; I don't buy it. Period. Besides, steam is wrong. It was still showing multiplayer, and all the previews talked about multiplayer... this game has no multiplayer element. It looked like a nice game. Oh wells.
If there is a remote validation process, it can be limited. I mean really, EA shut down their servers for some titles. Doesn't take much to pull the plug, so to speak, on the other end.
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[quote who="Wintersong" reply="5" id="2275907"] quoting post Announced by Stardock earlier this year, GOO is a new technology that developers can use to protect their game executable. When a protected game is run for the first-time, the player simply needs to enter in their email address and serial number. Once validated, the game can be played normally and typically never needs to connect to the Internet account. This = You need internet to install? nev
I have been following Majesty 2 since before Paradox had it. There have been at least 3 games released this summer that I refuse to buy because of activation limits and online connection required to play because of DRM. I am still on the fence on Goo, but the idea is warming up to me, especially as opposed to activation limits. PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock ( <a href="http://www.trafficresults.com/click-rabbit.php?acctid=2gKDbbV
[quote who="SnallTrippin" reply="8" id="2269603"]It's also single player. [/quote] What do you mean its single player? Do you even know what game he/she is talking about. The game’s optional online features and services will let gamers create interconnected cities on virtual and persistent planets. By combining a fantastic single-player game with the social and multiplayer aspects of an MMO, CITIES XL™ will sha
It's already on Steam, doesn't fix the fact that the game has no online content whatsoever for the PC. Way to go Atari.
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[quote who="Silfheed" reply="16" id="2258535"]Huh, I was just coming in here to verify this very thing. I saw a few games that I knew had evil drm on them for sale on impulse and I had to stop and wonder if stardock had negotiated drm-free versions of the games for sale over impulse.. but I guess not. But I still think what Stardock is trying to do is GREAT and impulse is good too. I just wish I could know for sure that if I'm buying a game off of impulse that it doesn't hav
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[quote who="Orastus" reply="14" id="2258140"]Even if the updates, which really are patches, fix issues in the original game Stardock put on the market? Isn't the real reason that you don't want your games legally sold a second time. That's one less potential customer for you, right? Ok, fair enough. By the way, I bought Galactic Civ. 1 from you. I am your customer. Go check Impulse. Thanks for the "customer service"
[quote who="Frogboy" reply="6" id="2252061"]Steam doesn't do P2P. In fact, other than Source engine games, I don't think Steamworks provides MP connectivity features for developers (or at least any that have been used) but I could be mistaken. I've recommended Games for Windows Live (which is what we would have used for Demigod if it had been ready at the time we had to make a decision). [/quote] The last time I looked at Games for Windows Live, it was fee
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[quote who="Zubaz" reply="4" id="2248311"]Stardock as a company and as a group of people go out of its/their way to listen to our customers. We treat them as we would wantto be treated (and often more-so). There is a big difference between criticising, and complaining, and attacking. Many people don't see the distinction. The fact is that we are in a barter system. Users trade money for service (app, game, support). At certain points though . . sometimes the
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They never said it was going to be DRM free. It's going to have a disc check and not have limited installs, require online activation or utilize Securom. That's already been announced. I suspect you will have to register online to access their Sims 3 storefront. Also, side note they are selling the Sims 3 for 25 dollars at Microcenter (19.99 + 5 deposit) in store. You can always buy it and return it if they back out but even EA hs to know that annoucing a change in DRM policy and then reverti
[quote who="Mike850" reply="10" id="2218446"] Think about your feelings as the owner as well. You have put your life into this hotel and your customer is really ruining a lot of business as well as hurting your feelings, I know the "OMG FEELINS ARE 4 NEWBZ" is gonna come soon, but seriously it's their product and they can do with it as they like. They already put up with a vast amount of criticism on their site anyway. [/quote] I've worked customer service jobs i
[quote who="vindKtiv" reply="22" id="2218267"] They could ban whoever the hell they want. They are under no obligation to ban only the people who annoy the hell out of everybody. And openness? Don't give me that. All I read from him was "THIS GAME SUCKS!" Not only did he fail to factor in the fact that they still do provide %100 refunds, he blatantly belittled Stardock's man hours of commitment to the game. Understand, that Stardock is under NO OBLIGATION to give you any refund at
[quote who="lordkosc" reply="17" id="2217784"]last sims I tried at my ex-girlfriends was the university expansion, i can see its mostly a game for women [/quote] As opposed to what, the millions of games out there mostly for men? Just because a game comes along that appeals to women doesn't mean it was a game for women. I know, crazy idea... after years of making games geared only for young men, to turn around and make a game that appeals to men, women and chidlren. What is
[quote who="TenetGW" reply="17" id="2218125"] Quoting Istari, reply 15 Clearly you are unhappy. Let me provide you with a refund. WarskullX did not ask you for a refund, nor does his supposed unhappyness at the facts he presents in his comment warrants your actions. Openness to the community and support? You just banned one of the more constructive and active members of this community, and a member of
[quote who="Tidus1492" reply="9" id="2215166"] I like this type of game but it doesn't have much replay value to me. 12 hours is about it. You are right though, the main reason I pirated it was because it is so popular, I jumped on the bandwagon. I expected to play for 20 minutes and ended up playing 12 hours, but now I'm done. If I had of bought it, EA would of been the ones stealing. I call the game casual because it is light hearted non competetive
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Well at least he got his money back. I've heard some people getting banned on Steam and loosing all their hundreds of dollars worth of games. And then people wonder why i am a little leary of having to have a Stardock or a Steam in between me and my games. Having said that, I am guessing his private message might have come into play.
[quote who="Tidus1492" reply="7" id="2215094"] By the same coin, The Sims is one of the most universally popular and bestselling games of all time. Imo, its the perfect casual game. [/quote] I wouldn't define the Sims series as a casual game simply because it appeals to some casual players. It's not simple even though its simple to play. It's not cheaply made nor does it have a a short lifespan for those who actually like this type of g