Originally posted by wrightstuf

The difference between your analogy of comparing the government to Anet is that taxes are paid for to cover past expenses. something tangible that has been performed. in fact, you have the option to not have a dime taken from you until almost half way thru the following year. with Anet, they are taking money for something that may be performed in the future...and that "future" is unknown.

Not exactly. Income Taxes are paid once a year in most countries, and they are used to finance several governmental projects and costs throughout the year. Anet already spend a lot of money in the production of the game. They are not getting any profits at this point, I would believe. The analogy is good.

I understand what you are saying. I simply think it is a scenario that's so far-fetched that it belongs in fantasy. If they hadn't opened the servers for the players, if they didn't commit to a 2012 release, if they were an unknown company that's not part of a huge comglomerate, I think you'd have a solid point.

Since none of the above are appliable, I believe you hypothesis is a worst case scenario that is not contemplated by almost anyone.

I want to know when the "occupy" Anet is going to happen. Stop taking our money and give us a release date now!

That "when its done" is a line of crap. You either have a game for us or you dont.

Originally posted by StrixMaxima

Originally posted by wrightstuf

The difference between your analogy of comparing the government to Anet is that taxes are paid for to cover past expenses. something tangible that has been performed. in fact, you have the option to not have a dime taken from you until almost half way thru the following year. with Anet, they are taking money for something that may be performed in the future...and that "future" is unknown.

Not exactly. Income Taxes are paid once a year in most countries, and they are used to finance several governmental projects and costs throughout the year. Anet already spend a lot of money in the production of the game. They are not getting any profits at this point, I would believe. The analogy is good.

I understand what you are saying. I simply think it is a scenario that's so far-fetched that it belongs in fantasy. If they hadn't opened the servers for the players, if they didn't commit to a 2012 release, if they were an unknown company that's not part of a huge comglomerate, I think you'd have a solid point.

Since none of the above are appliable, I believe you hypothesis is a worst case scenario that is not contemplated by almost anyone.

heh, sounds like they got you too...sorry, i need something tangible to spend my money on. not some vague promise

Fine. I know fantasizing is a game in itself.

Have fun!

You cannot milk something people don't regularly pay for. Next theory, please.

Originally posted by wrightstuf

I want to know when the "occupy" Anet is going to happen. Stop taking our money and give us a release date now!

That "when its done" is a line of crap. You either have a game for us or you dont.

"Occupy Anet" will only happen if people can't get a refund (or cancel pre-purchase) if it is late next year and no actual release. Would you prefer to have a set release date and end up with a buggy, unfinished game? If so, someone at EA would like to sell you one of their fine products.