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Post by Cale on May 27, 2019 21:49:42 GMT -6
Because doing illegal things is wrong? That logic says "Why buy the game at all if I could pirate the whole thing?". Picking and choosing when to do something illegal like pirate the Backer Exclusive content only seems bizarre. Either you pirate or you don't. And since something might be time sensitive, it is usually best to act when you can, instead of waiting. If people were unable to afford it at the time, or learned about it too late (hard to believe with the slacker backer option), then sometimes people need to accept that they were too late to get what they want. Tell that to the pirates, I have already backed the game. My point stands, the pirate still get the premium version and paying customer gets inferior version Yea, because you didn't back at the tier for Special Backer Edition? I am pretty sure the campaign stated that only the $60+ tiers got the Backer Exclusive... If you wanted it why didn't you back at that tier? The pirates get whatever they want anyway, they have nothing to do with you getting additional content or not. Why do backers that paid an extra $32 just for the Backer Exclusive get a 300% mark-up for things that other people are paying $10 for? The terms were spelled out at the start of the campaign, changing the terms after already paying is dishonest.
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Post by Cale on May 27, 2019 20:39:18 GMT -6
I dislike backer exclusive content. The truth is, the normal version is inferior to backer version. There are people who are willing to pay for the game but not willing to settle for the inferior version. Why should they pay for the inferior version while the pirates can get the backer version? Because doing illegal things is wrong? That logic says "Why buy the game at all if I could pirate the whole thing?". Picking and choosing when to do something illegal like pirate the Backer Exclusive content only seems bizarre. Either you pirate or you don't. And since something might be time sensitive, it is usually best to act when you can, instead of waiting. If people were unable to afford it at the time, or learned about it too late (hard to believe with the slacker backer option), then sometimes people need to accept that they were too late to get what they want.
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Post by Cale on May 27, 2019 18:35:41 GMT -6
Another thing that confuses me is the argument that allowing everyone to purchase backer exclusive content as DLC will curb pirating... "I mean obviously that’s a part of it, but the chief things I was considering was making sure everyone had a safe and legitimate way to get the full game experience no matter when they find out about Bloodstained, whether that’s 5 months ago or 5 years from now, and that we were being respectful of the price backers originally paid (hence the DLC pricing).” If people were going to pirate the game they will do it anyway. Allowing people to purchase Backer Exclusive content has nothing to do with pirating the game.
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Post by Cale on May 26, 2019 22:15:47 GMT -6
Well I can't say much for values, but exclusivity being modded in would mostly be accessible to PC only. PS4 and the other consoles would be far more difficult to mod in.
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Post by Cale on May 24, 2019 9:14:26 GMT -6
Cale refunds not offered to most people is not true. The only cases where refunds were not extended to orders was Mac/Linux. Mac/Linux numbers were impossible to say because it wasn't an option on the surveys. One of the reasons/problems with giving out refunds to them. A solid guess is that there were significantly more for Vita and Wii U. So it's a guess purifyweirdshard ? I don't see how you can say my claim is false and have the same amount of evidence I have.
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Post by Cale on May 24, 2019 8:58:22 GMT -6
They would have that ability if they let me buy it from them lol. No one ever took me up on it. After this update some people might ^_~
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Post by Cale on May 24, 2019 8:53:45 GMT -6
That is what I am referring to. It makes very little sense to me that the people who aren't getting a refund also don't have the ability to sell their copies to break even.
Edit: I would prefer to be as accurate as possible in my statements, do we have the numbers for how many people backed Mac/Linux as opposed to Vita/Wii U?
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Post by Cale on May 24, 2019 8:19:54 GMT -6
Brainiac Yes the content still exists, fantastic. For me, it does come down to being upset about the original wording being rendered inaccurate. But this wasn't some act of God, plans change because people change them. It was a choice. A choice I don't agree with. Now things that DON'T exist are quite a few version of this game, such as Vita edition,Wii U edition, Mac/Linux edition. What about refunds? Can't do it? Okay well we can sell the PS4 or one of the other versions that have EXCLUSIVE content to recoup the losses right? I guess not anymore. People are being excluded, not just from "backer exclusive" content, but the entire game. Many people didn't have access to the demos, many people don't have a system to play the game on anymore because theirs got axed, many people didn't get Curse of the Moon because of the region SNAFU. If it was one problem it could be overlooked, but it is a continuous string of either poor decisions or shady practises.
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Post by Cale on May 24, 2019 8:02:44 GMT -6
roguedragon05 I understand it wasn't their promise to make, I would prefer if they kept to an inherited promise though. If it was just one thing I wouldn't be upset. These past 4 years I have tried to defend all the set backs, but every time a new one pops up I become a bit more jaded. Let me be perfectly clear, I am getting everything I want out of this game, I am very pleased with the work overall. I have no doubt I will enjoy this game, and I want everyone else to as well. But at the end of the day I have to like myself, and If I can't defend the opinions of the people who are legitimately upset then I can't call myself part of this community. I am a fan, who wants other fans to be happy as well. I can't overlook shady practises or (what is becoming harder to pretend aren't) lies. I know the struggles developers and publishers have, I understand a company has to make money for their shareholders, but I will never accept dishonest methods.
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Post by Cale on May 24, 2019 7:24:54 GMT -6
Except this hasn't been a smooth ride.
Vita Edition : Gone Nintendo Wii U Edition : Gone Mac/Linux Edition : Gone Backer exclusive content : Gone
No refunds for most people, multiple delays, people's trust broken. We were told that we could switch to another platform and still make a profit selling the backer exclusive edition to recoup losses, that was a lie. Everyone can buy the same stuff for cheaper than what we backed at. We are backers because we want to see this game be made and succeed. But we also want to be respected. Having the backer exclusivity open to a PUBLIC vote was not cool. If they hadn't made these incentives from the start there wouldn't even be a problem. Everyone here would still have backed if there was no exclusive content, but companies feel fine to lie to people because we forgive/encourage them to?! How is that a sane motivation? "Please take my money and don't fulfil your end of the deal."
It's not about having a cool toy other people don't, it's about accountability and trust.
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Post by Cale on May 8, 2019 6:39:42 GMT -6
Yeah, I don't know about that chief. Most of this piece I disagree with, then the rest seems to be off point or just incorrect. And I agree with Galamoth, what side are they taking?
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Post by Cale on May 2, 2019 19:42:23 GMT -6
I have vacation time a week after release, if I get the game on launch day I will be playing it and avoid the internet. When my vacation starts I will probably grind the game until 100% everything. After I have found everything myself I will return to the internet to see what people think. My biggest dilemma is if I should stream or not... If I do stream it, I will be ignoring chat. My biggest fear is waiting more than 1 day after launch for my game and backer content to arrive (Being from Canada I always end up getting products late after a release).Basically I want to go into this completely blind and experience everything the game has to offer.
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Post by Cale on Apr 1, 2019 11:15:29 GMT -6
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Post by Cale on Mar 23, 2019 12:31:03 GMT -6
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Post by Cale on Mar 19, 2019 23:24:11 GMT -6
Very well done! It's most everything I look for in a Bestiary. The only thing that I would add is what hyugakojiro already mentioned. Would like the bestiary entries to indicate where in the castle/map you can encounter the creature for easier backtracking of item and shard drops. I am only slightly surprised that this hasn't been addressed at all in any official posts or updates (that I can recall). My guess is they are saving such info to closer to launch. I would be extremely surprised if it didn't make it into the game, or it is in the game but the developers fail to mention it.
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Post by Cale on Mar 8, 2019 23:24:13 GMT -6
What's the name, type and abilities of Miriam's Stand? Well Suzi Q already exists, so how about Dusty Springfield? Name: Dusty SpringfieldType: Phenomenon Type [Formless mist that inhabits objects, when not in use has the silhouette of Miriam] Abilities: SpookyAnimate inanimate objects or the dead to fight by your side.
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Post by Cale on Mar 7, 2019 19:33:48 GMT -6
All good, but should have included a fundoshi mode for the male characters. Alfred.... one day.
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Post by Cale on Feb 15, 2019 11:49:28 GMT -6
Mana is seriously a huge boon to this project. Art, Community Relations, Textures, Developer. Right hand to Iga it seems. I hope she either gets a raise or promotion. Her passion and talent are sorely needed in this murky swamp of an industry.
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Post by Cale on Feb 13, 2019 22:35:40 GMT -6
On a related note, anyone else notice how the body is made up of coins that look suspiciously like the Smash Brothers symbol? Check the demos all the way back to the first; the coins have always had that look to them. I noticed it back in the day and found it amusing; winding up showing it off on the Switch (with an obvious Xbox controller input on-screen, no less) was even more so. I have a Mac, can't play the demo.
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Post by Cale on Feb 13, 2019 19:57:15 GMT -6
Maybe the two circles represent Miriam and Zangetsu for Smash?
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