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I love how people knock the game who never even played the game, experienced cities, and the whole game experience, feel they know enough to knock the game. 

Believe it or not, AOC is a great fun game.  Of course you are entitled to your opinion, but you really make yourself look like an idiot by your posts.

Originally posted by Arawon

They throw that poorly designed bug ridden broken  game out there and then have the nerve to say we have some more for you.

The amusing thing is though, there are plenty of monkeys out there who are still paying for the game.

It really makes me LOL.

So let's look at it this way, a game is an entertainment expense.  MMO's in general (yes there are a few free to plays) cost 15 bucks on average per month to play.  The upfront cost of a game is $50 give or take a little depending on if you purchase CE or not.  The majority of the time, the first 30 days are free.

So let's see a little economics based on a 6 month sub:

Month 1 cost: $50

6 Months of sub Cost: $90

Total: $140

Now compare to those who buy new games at least every month because they either finish it or get bored.  $50 a clip x 7 months: $350 total spent.  Assuming the games have a multiplayer component they are shooting for they too will be on line, so we can't forget that fee.

Add in their internet fee which averages $43/month for 7 months:  $301

MMO: $441 total or averaging $63/month

Reg Game: $651 total or averging $91/month

If people find enjoyment in the game they play, they don't mind paying.  Just because you didn't find it enjoyable and stop playing a game does not make someone who does enjoy it an idiot.  I for one am enjoying the game.  I don't play much during the week, maybe an hour a night; 2 if I am lucky enough.  And the weekends I can usually get in close to 5 hours a day.  I take my time playing an MMO, its steady, it isn't linear, and I find it challenging.  Do I get frustrated at FunCom bugs?  You better believe I do, however, the game gives me 99% enjoyment and 1% frustration and that is how I rate my play time. 

Originally posted by melwe

So let's look at it this way, a game is an entertainment expense.  MMO's in general (yes there are a few free to plays) cost 15 bucks on average per month to play.  The upfront cost of a game is $50 give or take a little depending on if you purchase CE or not.  The majority of the time, the first 30 days are free.

So let's see a little economics based on a 6 month sub:

Month 1 cost: $50

6 Months of sub Cost: $90

Total: $140

Now compare to those who buy new games at least every month because they either finish it or get bored.  $50 a clip x 7 months: $350 total spent.  Assuming the games have a multiplayer component they are shooting for they too will be on line, so we can't forget that fee.

Add in their internet fee which averages $43/month for 7 months:  $301

MMO: $441 total or averaging $63/month

Reg Game: $651 total or averging $91/month

If people find enjoyment in the game they play, they don't mind paying.  Just because you didn't find it enjoyable and stop playing a game does not make someone who does enjoy it an idiot.  I for one am enjoying the game.  I don't play much during the week, maybe an hour a night; 2 if I am lucky enough.  And the weekends I can usually get in close to 5 hours a day.  I take my time playing an MMO, its steady, it isn't linear, and I find it challenging.  Do I get frustrated at FunCom bugs?  You better believe I do, however, the game gives me 99% enjoyment and 1% frustration and that is how I rate my play time. 

by your odd logic... you have to include a fee for internet use for thhe MMO as well...

which would put MMO at $741, or roughly $103/month

I was evaluating the cost of entertainment per month for a MMO gamer and a gamer in general.  Unless you live with your parents... people pay for their internet access either FiOS or Cable or Dial up, either way you have to pay.   And I included the internet fee for the MMO, your math is incorrect.

Originally posted by melwe

I love how people knock the game who never even played the game, experienced cities, and the whole game experience, feel they know enough to knock the game. 

 

Believe it or not, AOC is a great fun game.  Of course you are entitled to your opinion, but you really make yourself look like an idiot by your posts.

Sorry friend,I played the game. Just like any other product I purchase,if it's defective,I dont keep it(or in this case,continue to play it).

Originally posted by melwe

I was evaluating the cost of entertainment per month for a MMO gamer and a gamer in general.  Unless you live with your parents... people pay for their internet access either FiOS or Cable or Dial up, either way you have to pay.   And I included the internet fee for the MMO, your math is incorrect.

ahh sorry, I was half-awake when I read the post, just looked through and noticed that lol

but, I still doubt an average person would buy a new game that frequently though

when i'm not playing a MMO, I tend to go buy games every 2 to 3 weeks to sate my appetite for something new, considering most other games are linear and it isn't all that difficult to master teh same technique over and over till u reach teh end.  I find it ridiculous and go back to find the MMO that will keep me going.

ouch late 2009, so glad I didn't wait up for the xbow version. (previously early 08)

I see lots of conflicting opinions (big surprise) with some defending the game in spite of the majority of negative posts.

I don't pay much attention to opinion or PR spin from Funcom lackeys.    People have already pointed out this game was NOT at E3.   Why?    It was just released, you'd think Eidos would be showing it off.  

That says more to me than any hype or forum opinions.