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kmsgoalie 5/12/08 5:20:01 PM
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As has been stated before, alot of people are used to "wow comp specs" where any old system could run the game. While that is great for business and for casual people, it doesn't do much for the genre as a whole (as far as pushing the envelope on graphics). The truth is, many of us are going to go to newegg and overhaul some aspect of our pc, or just go out and buy a new one for 1000$ that will satisfy any game's specs for the next few years. Even if you end up hating the game, youll be good to go for WAR BTW, I happen to be building a new comp, to be able to run this game, for under 1000$. Anyone could do the same if they took the time and knew what they wanted. Thank Funcom when you comp doesn't suck anymore |
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Ascension08 5/12/08 5:23:15 PM
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Joined: 3/12/08
Behold! Rash of the Itch King comes in November! Quake in fear! |
Originally posted by kmsgoalieSome people will feel this way, but there's plenty of other new games coming out that push the envelope (not MMOs) that you may want, so when you have to upgrade your comp to play those games and you try AoC and it works great, you won't really be thanking Funcom will you? I'm also in the same boat, when I get a comp to run AoC I know I'll be good on WAR. But I also like strategy games, for instance, Medieval Total War II, and I want my new comp to be able to run that more than AoC. /shrug |
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Mordria 5/12/08 5:26:59 PM
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Joined: 4/07/08 |
Oh... Medieval II. Great game, love it ! |
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gorguk 5/12/08 5:27:24 PM
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Joined: 10/18/05 |
Not anyone can. No way I could afford to do that at the moment. would be well over a year from now to save up $1,000. thats like 2 an a half months pay for me.. and i have rent, assloads of other bills, a kid.. so.. yeah.. i hate when people say "oh just upgrade and stop crying about it". most people who could would. but not everyone can always fart money for games. |
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Reiketsu 5/12/08 5:27:30 PM
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Joined: 2/27/08 |
Personally, I find it funny... A lot of people say the game will fail because not everyone can play/upgrade to play it. News flash folks, not everyone can afford to drive a Ferrari either, but they have been going strong for over 30 years... If you can't play because your system is old and you can't afford to upgrade it, I'm sorry to hear that. However.... just because YOU can't play doesn't mean the game will fail. The true test will be on the 17th.
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gorguk 5/12/08 5:33:43 PM
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Joined: 10/18/05 |
that post better not be directed at me. i never said it will fail. im sure it will kick ass an go strong. i was just saying im tired of comment like "just upgrade, its only $700/$1000, everyone can do it". just saying not everyone can. |
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Kyleran 5/12/08 5:38:50 PM
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Joined: 9/13/06
"In EVE, no one gives a damn about a fair fight." - chafin |
Originally posted by Reiketsu MIght be the worst analogy I've read in a while. You compared AOC to a Ferrari? On that basis, how many of them are sold in a given year? A very small amount when compared to giants like Toyota, Nissan and GM. So sure, Ferrari's are high end, but only a small handful can afford them. For MMORPG's, small subs is not desireable, and is not the goal of most developers. I agree, we all need to upgrade on a regular basis, but it takes time for users to catch up in Tech, especially for a frill like gaming. And not everyone can build their own PC's and must buy them retail, or in my case, I play on gaming laptops, which are never a home build.
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WRyan 5/12/08 5:41:19 PM
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Originally posted by gorguk Don't blame Funcom for your problems. I swear, people talk about their kids these days like theyre a burden. "I can't do what I want because I have a kid." Here's a tip - stop blaming your kids for your choices in life. If you can't afford to play games because you are a parent, then you should be happy to be a parent - not sad that you can't play games. This is probably why we have so many kids growing up these days that just don't care about anything or anyone. "I have bills..." Everyone has bills. You should have started saving a year ago - it's not like no one knew that AoC wasn't going to push the envelope (tripple negative - take that self-absorbed highschool English teacher!) It's not like games don't progressively become more resource acquiring as time goes on. "I don't make enough money..." Who does? I'm a janitor that makes less than $10 an hour in a major Metropolitan city in the US. I have a 15 year old gas guzzling GMC truck that I drive for thirty miles every morning to go to work. Do you think I have enough money? No - but I started saving a long time ago.... because I know how to get what I want, and how to avoid making excuses for not getting it. |
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gorguk 5/12/08 5:46:34 PM
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Joined: 10/18/05 |
Originally posted by WRyan You are a twatwaffle, i didnt say shit about AoC, i could care less about funcom or aoc. that wasnt the issue of my post. my issue was people saying shit like "just upgrade, everyone can! people who dont just dont want to!". i get tired of hearing stuff like that. all i was saying is not everyone can so people need to stop assuming other have the money like they do. you should have actually read my post. nowhere did i say anything about funcom or blaming them. |
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