Originally posted by GTwander

Originally posted by Shariest

But ima a little puzzled, what do you find insulting in this expansion?

The whole xpac is aimed at the Asian demographic and features panda-people, drunken-boxing panda-people.

I can see Chinese reviews right now saying, "oh, this is what they think of us". It's cliche to the point of stereotyping.

You shouldn't worry about million of chinese players, i am pretty sure they are not as close minded as you are. WOW wasn't the first MMO to bring an expansion with asian theme and won't be the last.

I love housing. That's the reason why I liked EQ2 so much.

Originally posted by Sameer1979

You shouldn't worry about million of chinese players, i am pretty sure they are not as close minded as you are. WOW wasn't the first MMO to bring an expansion with asian theme and won't be the last.

You just love to jump on my posts, regardless of the subject, doncha.

Well, when it releases and Chinese news agencies show an outcry of customers in the east offended by it, I'll be sure to email you a link directly.

I think the first time i played a game with housing in, it was SWG, it was part of the whole 'social' thing of the game, player cities etc, that it ended up being a way of showcasing your exploits in a 'visible' fashion was imo, one of its best features. For some i think it became the whole point of the game, that much effort was put into the contents of their 'homes' of which you could have several if you wanted.. so yeah, if a game has housing then i'd be pretty happy about that, though i doubt we'll ever see the like that SWG gave us again, mores the pity.

Originally posted by GTwander

Originally posted by Shariest

But ima a little puzzled, what do you find insulting in this expansion?

The whole xpac is aimed at the Asian demographic and features panda-people, drunken-boxing panda-people.

I can see Chinese reviews right now saying, "oh, this is what they think of us". It's cliche to the point of stereotyping.

I laughed a little... Drunken Panda's Boxing...

But i fully agree, it might be filled with stereotypes and cliche's.  But a little suprised about the issue...

I never tought panda's would be the problem-might be becuase i have seen an army of people call this Kung-Fu Panda expansion, and im now beyond the point of caring about the pandas anymore... I was worried that it was something else In-Game.

I hope that there is something in this expansion that saves it's from becoming another China Crisis for Blizzard (referring to WoTLK and it censoring). Altough it might be too late already :(

Ah, i have drifted away from the topic...Again. Not good at staying on topic :/

It's one of those situations where it's ok when they do it, but not if we do it. Seen?

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...but yeah... in-game housing. Woo!   >_>    <_<

I'm not really a fan of housing purely for decoration purpose. I prefer a player city system like SWG had, so that it also actually has practical use. EQ2, LOTRO, Anarchy Online, Vanguard all provided housing that I got bored with very fast,

Originally posted by GTwander

Originally posted by Sameer1979

You shouldn't worry about million of chinese players, i am pretty sure they are not as close minded as you are. WOW wasn't the first MMO to bring an expansion with asian theme and won't be the last.

You just love to jump on my posts, regardless of the subject, doncha.

Well, when it releases and Chinese news agencies show an outcry of customers in the east offended by it, I'll be sure to email you a link directly.

Your post was already off topic, and had nothing to do with the subject. But please be sure to send me the link of news agencies (lol) to show outcry of offended customers.

Is the Panda expansion for WoW going to be released in China ?

Only reason I ask is because, from what I read at the time, the reason GW1 opted to not include Pandas as pets (and part ofhte reason the Panda minipet ended up being so very rare) was Chinese laws against depicting violence against Pandas, even in games.

Oh, and for what its worth I found that America crapping link to be hilarious.

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Originally posted by Ashen_X
Is the Panda expansion for WoW going to be released in China ?

 

Only reason I ask is because, from what I read at the time, the reason GW1 opted to not include Pandas as pets (and part ofhte reason the Panda minipet ended up being so very rare) was Chinese laws against depicting violence against Pandas, even in games.

 

Oh, and for what its worth I found that America crapping link to be hilarious.

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Originally posted by Sameer1979

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Originally posted by GTwander

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Originally posted by Sameer1979 You shouldn't worry about million of chinese players, i am pretty sure they are not as close minded as you are. WOW wasn't the first MMO to bring an expansion with asian theme and won't be the last.

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You just love to jump on my posts, regardless of the subject, doncha. Well, when it releases and Chinese news agencies show an outcry of customers in the east offended by it, I'll be sure to email you a link directly.

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Your post was already off topic, and had nothing to do with the subject. But please be sure to send me the link of news agencies (lol) to show outcry of offended customers.

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Originally posted by lizardbones

 

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Originally posted by Sameer1979

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Originally posted by GTwander

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Originally posted by Sameer1979 You shouldn't worry about million of chinese players, i am pretty sure they are not as close minded as you are. WOW wasn't the first MMO to bring an expansion with asian theme and won't be the last.

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You just love to jump on my posts, regardless of the subject, doncha. Well, when it releases and Chinese news agencies show an outcry of customers in the east offended by it, I'll be sure to email you a link directly.

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Your post was already off topic, and had nothing to do with the subject. But please be sure to send me the link of news agencies (lol) to show outcry of offended customers.

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I'm pretty sure none of this has anything to do with housing. This thread isn't even in the WoW forum. Come on guys, if you're going to argue about pandas and WoW, at least do it in the WoW forum.

 

Who would have thought that in 2012 grown men would be arguing the merits of boxing Pandas...And not even in the WOW forum... If you would have told me THAT 15 years ago I would have called you a liar.

Anyhow, as I have stated-  I love housing, but Pandas- Not so much... Boxing Pandas drinking Beer? Hmmmmmmm

As I stated earlier - housing is just a gold sink in the game.

Why do I need one?

What immersion does it give me into the game?

I want the mechanics working well in the game and the visuals up to date before housing. I just don't get why people are hung up on housing.

(leaving room so people can answer the above questions)

Originally posted by botrytis

As I stated earlier - housing is just a gold sink in the game.

 

Why do I need one?

 

What immersion does it give me into the game?

 

 

I want the mechanics working well in the game and the visuals up to date before housing. I just don't get why people are hung up on housing.

(leaving room so people can answer the above questions)

Sure its a gold sink...But...

Housing works to cosmeticly show off trophies you have earned (like Dragon heads or the sworrd of an arch enemy) and just to creativly make it look cool.

Housing is GREAT as a Shop to sell your wares and avoid the AH tax (and then people come to your house to trade and see how awesome you have made it look) you can usually get an in game NPC or apparatis to do the direct sales when you are offline.

Housing is great for craftersw who can purchase superior crafting equiptment.

And its fun...  For many anyhow. Those who like to build in a game and not just destroy (but still want a game )

I agree- The game mechanics should never suffer to add housing. But housing adds so much to giving you a piece of the gameworld if done correctyl.

Originally posted by SaintPhilip

Originally posted by botrytis

As I stated earlier - housing is just a gold sink in the game.

 

Why do I need one?

 

What immersion does it give me into the game?

 

 

I want the mechanics working well in the game and the visuals up to date before housing. I just don't get why people are hung up on housing.

(leaving room so people can answer the above questions)

Sure its a gold sink...But...

Housing works to cosmeticly show off trophies you have earned (like Dragon heads or the sworrd of an arch enemy) and just to creativly make it look cool.

Housing is GREAT as a Shop to sell your wares and avoid the AH tax (and then people come to your house to trade and see how awesome you have made it look) you can usually get an in game NPC or apparatis to do the direct sales when you are offline.

Housing is great for craftersw who can purchase superior crafting equiptment.

And its fun...  For many anyhow. Those who like to build in a game and not just destroy (but still want a game )

 

I agree- The game mechanics should never suffer to add housing. But housing adds so much to giving you a piece of the gameworld if done correctyl.

 

In GW1 you have titles you can show - showing a trophy in a house? I don't do it in real life why would I do it in game?

I appreciate your comments but none of that is really important to me - selling stuff?  NAH - I end up giving it away - random acts of kindness are much more fun.

So to me housing is still a waste of code in a game.