I'm sorry Zabo.
I cannot help but be suspicious of a game dev that sells DLCs that costs thousands of dollars.
I cannot help but be suspicious of a game dev that sells DLCs that costs thousands of dollars.
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By FlutterPuffs Go To PostI'm sorry Zabo.You're entitled to your opinion, ragazzo, same as everyone. As long as you realize they're doing it to fund the development of what is without doubt the most ambitious game ever attempted. By an order of magnitude. You may not agree with how they run their business, or with the people who are freely and willingly spending their own money to fuel the collective dream that is Star Citizen. That's your prerogative. Honestly, the only issue I have with SC criticism is people throwing around the word scam, when it is clearly the furthest thing from it. Which you'd know, if you followed the project closely, knew the numbers, the massive work that goes into it, etc. Everything else is up for debate.
I cannot help but be suspicious of a game dev that sells DLCs that costs thousands of dollars.
By Zabojnik Go To PostYou're entitled to your opinion, ragazzo, same as everyone. As long as you realize they're doing it to fund the development of what is without doubt the most ambitious game ever attempted. By an order of magnitude. You may not agree with how they run their business, or with the people who are freely and willingly spending their own money to fuel the collective dream that is Star Citizen. That's your prerogative. Honestly, the only issue I have with SC criticism is people throwing around the word scam, when it is clearly the furthest thing from it. Which you'd know, if you followed the project closely, knew the numbers, the massive work that goes into it, etc. Everything else is up for debate.Yeah, I dont think it's a scam. It would be stupid to do so when they have shown proof of concepts, released demos etc.
It's not a scam. But to ignore their complete, and utter incompetence, and not acknowledge that something is massively wrong while continuing to enable them is worth laughing at. That's all.
I don't understand or believe in crowdfunding for videogames (particularly of that size and scope) but people can do whatever they want with their money.
I don't understand or believe in crowdfunding for videogames (particularly of that size and scope) but people can do whatever they want with their money.
There's both success (Shovel Knight) and failures (everything under Inafune) that have come out of Kickstarter, it should always be evaluated in a per case basis.
The issue comes with ballooning expectations. Kickstarter projects start with a concept and assurances that they can deliver the game for the budget they're requesting. If they stopped there, they'd be so much more risk-averse. They sell their concepts well but what they don't sell is their production strategy.
The problem mostly is in the assumption that they can scale up the project with more money. If you add things to the game you need not just the money to pay those people to do those things but you also need someone to manage them, maintain contact for changes and corrections, perhaps translators if you're working overseas, then managing the budget itself becomes more difficult. It's not a directly proportional increase.
There's a reason that AAA games generally come from studios that operate like well-oiled machines, because getting a big game out intact is an undertaking not only in crafting individual parts but in the strategy and planning that makes sure everything is done in a holistic, timely manner.
It's naive of these producers and developers to think they can handle it just so long as they have the funds.
I don't blame backers for being duped. It's hard or impossible to know who is truly capable and who is going to crash and burn. That said I feel like when you look at stretch goals and see tell-tale signs of "featuritis" then that's a good sign to keep out. Adding stuff into the game that looks like it can be accomplished within the framework of what they've already created, vs stuff that sounds like an entirely new undertaking, etc. are things I'd look at.
The problem mostly is in the assumption that they can scale up the project with more money. If you add things to the game you need not just the money to pay those people to do those things but you also need someone to manage them, maintain contact for changes and corrections, perhaps translators if you're working overseas, then managing the budget itself becomes more difficult. It's not a directly proportional increase.
There's a reason that AAA games generally come from studios that operate like well-oiled machines, because getting a big game out intact is an undertaking not only in crafting individual parts but in the strategy and planning that makes sure everything is done in a holistic, timely manner.
It's naive of these producers and developers to think they can handle it just so long as they have the funds.
I don't blame backers for being duped. It's hard or impossible to know who is truly capable and who is going to crash and burn. That said I feel like when you look at stretch goals and see tell-tale signs of "featuritis" then that's a good sign to keep out. Adding stuff into the game that looks like it can be accomplished within the framework of what they've already created, vs stuff that sounds like an entirely new undertaking, etc. are things I'd look at.
Been watching a playthrough of Uncharted 4
It is absolutely stunning still. Would love to see what Naughty Dog could do with an aesthetic that's not grounded in reality, guess that'll have to wait until the PS5 though.
Strange that you don't really hear much about their engine other than the animation setup, as opposed to all the Decima stuff around the release of Horizon. Guess they have no intention of licensing it, so feel no need to invite people behind the curtain.
Probably the only studio in the world where I have complete faith in whatever they do, I don't need to be sold on their games at this point.
Even the single mis-step they've made in the last 20 years (imo) is still worth playing. Except for Jak X, can't remember if they made that though.
I know loads of people hated Jak 2, and by extension 3
It is absolutely stunning still. Would love to see what Naughty Dog could do with an aesthetic that's not grounded in reality, guess that'll have to wait until the PS5 though.
Strange that you don't really hear much about their engine other than the animation setup, as opposed to all the Decima stuff around the release of Horizon. Guess they have no intention of licensing it, so feel no need to invite people behind the curtain.
Probably the only studio in the world where I have complete faith in whatever they do, I don't need to be sold on their games at this point.
Even the single mis-step they've made in the last 20 years (imo) is still worth playing. Except for Jak X, can't remember if they made that though.
I know loads of people hated Jak 2, and by extension 3
I love ND but I feel they need to expand their horizon a bit. they've been making a variation of the same TPS action game for a while now. It is why I was disappointed to hear TLOU2 was being made. Seemed like a great opportunity to hit us with a new IP like what GG done - not only that, the original TLOU was a nice stand-alone package and was better left alone methinks.
Re: Star Citizen - it is a good skill for any creator to be able to reign in their own vision - otherwise no games would ever make out the door - (because they want to add this feature or that feature, wouldn't it be cool if you could this and that)..... which is what is currently happening with SC- after 150 million it shouldn't be in pipe-dream stage still.
Re: Star Citizen - it is a good skill for any creator to be able to reign in their own vision - otherwise no games would ever make out the door - (because they want to add this feature or that feature, wouldn't it be cool if you could this and that)..... which is what is currently happening with SC- after 150 million it shouldn't be in pipe-dream stage still.
By GQman2121 Go To PostIt's not a scam. But to ignore their complete, and utter incompetence, and not acknowledge that something is massively wrong while continuing to enable them is worth laughing at. That's all.Seems like a harsh judgement. There's clearly been some mismanagement during the ramping up phase of the production, which lasted a good couple of years. Some of it had to do with the ever-shifting goalposts in regards to features, scope and general planning, which has partly due to the unexpected and frankly unimaginable amount of money that kept pouring in. At some point they could've said "stop guys, that's enough money, we'll start small", but nobody wanted that, least of all the backers. Some of it was because they went the multiple studios route and had to start from scratch. Certainly with each of their four main studios (LA, Austin, Manchester, Frankfurt), which was a monumental task in itself. You don't just will four big dev studios into existence - which perhaps they were naive enought to think they could - and hit the floor running like you're Naughty Dog gearing up to make yet another Uncharted. And yes, a lot of it had to do with incompetence, no doubt, and you don't need "insiders" to tell you that. All you had to do was follow the project and connect the dots. Which is admittedly much easier to do in hindsight.
However, over the past two, two and a half years, certainly in the last 18 months, I feel things have really fallen into place. The roadmap is firmly in place, the studios' roles clearly defined, production pipelines finalized (or as good as). It doesn't mean there won't be further delays or that the end product(s) will live up to the insane hype, but they've definitely turned things around. Alpha 3.0, which is coming in the next couple of months, will see the debut of the procedural planetary tech they've been working on for so long, and is the foundation for the universe they're building. Squadron 42, the single player story title, is the next major release, the first one they really have to nail. If they can deliver it within a year or so, then that's one huge monkey off their backs. Based on what we've been seeing lately, I'm confident it'll be an impressive game. Hopefully it's a good one too.
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By FlutterPuffs Go To PostZabo, have you played Elite Dangerous? I need some impressions from people who have played it.I gave it a go at release, so I'm probably not the person to ask. Back then it was already quite polished, if somewhat shallow. There should be a lot more content now. I was never a big fan of the series. Too ... aimless for my taste. I was always a Wing Commander / Privateer / X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter kind of space simmer. With Elite you get an infinite playground, but no real structure, no story to speak of or characters to interact with. But again, that was a couple of years ago, no idea what the state of it is now. If you like space and exploring and trading and dogfighting, I'm sure there's a lot to like.
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This is opposite where I get my hair cut! (assuming this is the one next to Crystal Palace footy stadium)
I dont know if there was any sound but one of the few places in London you can get Authentic Jerk chicken!
not going to lie, I was really worried about man utd just absolutely destroying the transfer market this season and potentially running away with the league. Just with the budget and platform they have, they really are/were three or four great players away from becoming devastating. I still feel like this will be the case next season (not saying the potential names dont improve them btw)
ESPN "sources" are where Sky's "sources" go to "source" their "sources".
Matic is obviously signing with United though so it really doesn't matter.
Matic is obviously signing with United though so it really doesn't matter.
I'm only ok with Matic if he's one of two CMs we sign. £40 million is a horrific price for him too. I know we're rich and everything but that's like being rich and spending £20 on a can of Coke. You still wouldn't fucking do it.
This £40m number for Matic is all over Twitter. And he's maybe agreed to terms already too?
I thought this was all just coming together but he apparently could be confirmed this week. What a time. 😅
I thought this was all just coming together but he apparently could be confirmed this week. What a time. 😅
By Laboured Go To Post
Using a charity for tax swindling.
Dont most rich people do this?
By Kidjr Go To PostDont most rich people do this?
Think so yes, which can be a legitimate way of lowering your tax bill if done properly.
By Kidjr Go To PostDont most rich people do this?Give to chairty or start a charity for tax breaks - yes. That's not what ABC are claiming though.
Messi's people are moving money that can't be accounted for under the umbrella of his NGO.
The auditors are literally going to be asking to see receipts.
If they can't provide those they're clearly crooks.
By Laboured Go To PostUsing a charity for tax swindling and hiding money.The punishment/sentence would be reduced for Messi if ronaldo is found to have done the same thing
Your move Ronaldo.
I started writing a screenplay in which CR7 and Messi are prison bunk-mates and hatch a plan to escape.
Charlie Day and Bradley Cooper
Charlie Day and Bradley Cooper
So Chelsea are replacing Matic's place in their squad with Bakayoko and sending the scrapple over to United. Seems a dubious plan from Mourinho's POV
Honigstein says Keita wants to leave Red Bull. Are we gonna piss off another club like we did Southampton
By Oddinho Go To PostSo Chelsea are replacing Matic's place in their squad with Bakayoko and sending the scrapple over to United. Seems a dubious plan from Mourinho's POVAnd perhaps turning a profit in the process.
£40m would put us at damn near £150m in sales since January and Bertrand Traore is apparently in Lyon this week to finalize his move (which would be good for Arsenal). And there will be a handful more, likely starting with Piazon and Kalas to Fulham.
In two windows Conte has dropped Mikel, Oscar and Ivanovic who were all Mourinho favorites. Cahill is obviously next on the chopping block if these Van Dijk links are to be believed.
Interesting to see that Zlatan's tried to make a move to RM (which has failed), and now Athleticho are looking at him.
Pretty concerned about this window for United. Don't think we are looking to sign good enough players.
Won't be competing for the title if the proposed signings pan out imo. Also seems to lend further support to the theory Mourinho is a tired manager with tired methods.
Won't be competing for the title if the proposed signings pan out imo. Also seems to lend further support to the theory Mourinho is a tired manager with tired methods.
By Vivalapizza Go To PostPretty concerned about this window for United. Don't think we are looking to sign good enough players.
Won't be competing for the title if the proposed signings pan out imo. Also seems to lend further support to the theory Mourinho is a tired manager with tired methods.
Going back and signing old players that previously worked for you feels... I don't really need to finish where I'm going with that sentence do I?
Managers attempting to buy players they've previously coached isn't that unusual tbf. Its not just a Moyes thing. It's exactly what Conte is doing right now for example. Mourinho obv trusts Matic to fulfil the holding role. He's just a very limited player who'll play well as a disruptor but not do much else. Very unglamorous signing. Not sure he's at all better than Schneiderlin either.
Ibrahimovic?
That was a short term solution. Not what I'd expect to be the normal approach. And for all his goals there were clear shortcomings with him leading the line for us.
Kidding yourself if you think that's good planning.
That was a short term solution. Not what I'd expect to be the normal approach. And for all his goals there were clear shortcomings with him leading the line for us.
Kidding yourself if you think that's good planning.
By Cleff Go To PostManagers attempting to buy players they've previously coached isn't that unusual tbf. Mourinho obviously trusts Matic to fulfil the holding role. He's just a very limited player who'll play well as a disruptor by not do much else. Very unglamorous signing. Not sure he's at all better than Schneiderlin thoughHe wasn't even particularly good as a disruptor for Chelsea last season.
By Vivalapizza Go To PostIbrahimovic?Pls
That was a short term solution. Not what I'd expect to be the normal approach. And for all his goals there were clear shortcomings with him leading the line for us.
Kidding yourself if you think that's good planning.
He wasn't even particularly good as a disruptor for Chelsea last season.
I'm trying to see the bright side of this transfer.
I used to, but I dont think Mou is left behind in terms of tactics anymore.
Especially after that Chelsea game where we played our game perfectly and won 2-0, completely marking out Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.
Especially after that Chelsea game where we played our game perfectly and won 2-0, completely marking out Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.
By Shatner's Bassoon Go To Post40mil is under-valuing Matic
You don't have to make it hurt more.
