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[Johnny Z]

Nevermind.

Edited by Johnny Z, 27 March 2017 - 05:04 PM.

[Bogus]

I'm fine with DLC as long as it's meaningful, i.e. new campaigns. It's unfortunate that EA, Ubi et al ran both DLC and episodic content into the ground because in theory it's a great way to get customers the content they want with far less development overhead.

I do hope they don't DRM it to the hilt. As much as I may like the franchise, I'm not inclined to compromise on my "just say no" policy. Hopefully they'll take a page out of HBS's book and dual-release on GOG.com and Steam.

[TLBFestus]

There's nothing wrong, in principal, with DLC.

I think that the biggest fear is that PGI will release a bare bones MW5 and then attempt to force "questionable" DLC down our throats. By that I mean content that feels like it should have been part of the base game, but instead was held back in order to squeeze more out of our wallets.

That or they start releasing DLC in the form of Mechs for $20 a piece or some other PGI-ish overpriced content.

[Scout Derek]

TLBFestus, on 27 March 2017 - 06:19 PM, said:

There's nothing wrong, in principal, with DLC.

I think that the biggest fear is that PGI will release a bare bones MW5 and then attempt to force "questionable" DLC down our throats. By that I mean content that feels like it should have been part of the base game, but instead was held back in order to squeeze more out of our wallets.

That or they start releasing DLC in the form of Mechs for $20 a piece or some other PGI-ish overpriced content.

Or even this: Hollow DLC that doesn't add much to the player's experience - Fallout 4 had this issue.

[Mister Blastman]

I expect the M from MVP(Minimum Viable Product), and nothing more. I hope to be surprised it has all three letters, but given past experience, expect the worst.

[Alex Morgaine]

Johnny Z, on 27 March 2017 - 01:01 PM, said:

Just dont do this with MW 5.

Wat. Did. They. Do?

[Marius Romanis]

Johnny Z, on 27 March 2017 - 04:11 PM, said:

Seriously asking for no DLC in 2017 and calling it a money grab? Really? Seriously?

Overwatch. No DLC, free additional heroes AND OMFG HOLY ****.................... MAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Elizander]

CadoAzazel, on 27 March 2017 - 11:26 PM, said:

Overwatch. No DLC, free additional heroes AND OMFG HOLY ****.................... MAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Overwatch is in the microtransaction business so they don't really need DLC to maintain.

[PhoenixFire55]

This should answer your question ...

[Alistair Winter]

It's quite obvious that there will be DLC. That's why the original campaign will be set in 3015. Then they can sell campaigns set in 3025, 3050 and 3060. People won't just be buying new missions, but you'll also be buying new mechs and tech. Mission packs alone won't sell enough DLC, but mechs + tech will definitely do the trick.

The big question is whether it will be offline content, or if they're going to use some kind of dumb online verification system that requires contact with PGI servers to play the game. I.e. if PGI servers go down (or PGI ceases to exist) you can no longer play the game.

I'm actually worried that PGI will do this both as a measure to prevent piracy and as a measure to prevent modding. Personally though, I don't want to pay to rent a single player game for an undeterminated amount of time. I want to own a copy and play it whenever I feel like it.

Edited by Alistair Winter, 28 March 2017 - 01:50 AM.

[Alistair Winter]

TLBFestus, on 27 March 2017 - 06:19 PM, said:

There's nothing wrong, in principal, with DLC.

I think that the biggest fear is that PGI will release a bare bones MW5 and then attempt to force "questionable" DLC down our throats. By that I mean content that feels like it should have been part of the base game, but instead was held back in order to squeeze more out of our wallets.

That or they start releasing DLC in the form of Mechs for $20 a piece or some other PGI-ish overpriced content.

Definitely a valid worry, especially considering how many features were planned for MWO and then quietly abandoned.

[Pr8Dator]

Why is that shadow hawk in the video the size of an Atlas and moving like one???

[Carl Vickers]

Pr8Dator, on 28 March 2017 - 04:47 AM, said:

Why is that shadow hawk in the video the size of an Atlas and moving like one???

You are seeing the effects of decoupling agility from engines.

[Pr8Dator]

Carl Vickers, on 28 March 2017 - 05:19 AM, said:

You are seeing the effects of decoupling agility from engines.

I heard that saying somewwhere in this forum... what exactly does that mean?

[Almond Brown]

Pr8Dator, on 28 March 2017 - 06:27 AM, said:

I heard that saying somewwhere in this forum... what exactly does that mean?

Decoupling the Engine from Agility makes your Mech become 4 times larger, just a weird side affect apparently. You just have to believe everything that you read on here is all. Believe everything you read here and you will be alright.

P.S. I don't know why PGI even bothers really. The "Haters are gonna Hate" regardless of what they do. They should just pass the "Hate" torch over to HBS and be done with it. Let them sell the "suckers" the Mechs from then on. That way the "Hate" gets passed on for real.

[Snowbluff]

Johnny Z, on 27 March 2017 - 01:01 PM, said:

Just dont do this with MW 5.

The hate for that game is overrated. Writing is a bit spotty, and some animations are ******, but Gameplay is fine.

You know what would be a cool bonus? If you buy a mechpack in MWO, you can get the mechs in MW5 early/free. Like a cheat mode/pay to skip. So if you want to play stompy clans in MW5, you can use the ones you bought in MWO.

[Deathlike]

Almond Brown, on 28 March 2017 - 08:28 AM, said:

Decoupling the Engine from Agility makes your Mech become 4 times larger, just a weird side affect apparently. You just have to believe everything that you read on here is all. Believe everything you read here and you will be alright.

P.S. I don't know why PGI even bothers really. The "Haters are gonna Hate" regardless of what they do. They should just pass the "Hate" torch over to HBS and be done with it. Let them sell the "suckers" the Mechs from then on. That way the "Hate" gets passed on for real.

I like strawman arguments. It's wonderful how much you spout them.



Anyways, the DLCs are just going to be mechpacks with like half a map or mission... or something... skip the map and missions, it's most likely going to be moar mechpacks.

Edited by Deathlike, 28 March 2017 - 08:55 AM.