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Reply to Ggrrr them Pirates be Pirating...already? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[quote who="Mtn_Man" reply="51" id="2726219"] Quoting db0, reply 45All of those claims you mention are debatable as well. The only thing debatable is to what extent piracy is harming the gaming industry and not if it's harming the gaming industry. db0 The fact that big companies are making decisions based on half-arsed arguments is not surprising. But the fact remains that they are still making those decisions based on perceptions that are a direct result of pi

Reply to Ggrrr them Pirates be Pirating...already? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Yeah it's sad to see the pirates already taking the game...and of course along with that out comes the pirate apologist and their transparent attempts at legitimizing those actions. That tweakguide article is also very good. While not the absolute truth and some things are certainly debatable, it's clear that piracy has a negative effect on the gaming industry. If you can't see that you are simply trying your hardest not to...

Reply to Just purchased question on whether to wait a bit longer to play... in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I think waiting until tomorrow may be the best idea, hopefully can resist booting it up tonight lol. I do still have some more Laura Croft and the Guardians of Light to play :D [quote who="BoogieBac" reply="22" id="2724006"] you sure about this? can you link an official thought on it? There will be a patch tomorrow - and read the SD badge, baby...official enough for you? [/quote] Is there a patch log that details some of the improvements/fixes we can expect?

Just purchased question on whether to wait a bit longer to play... in War of Magic Elemental Forums

So a while back I was interested in pre-ordering the game to check it out early...but was advised against it by a few folks from the forum. Reason being was the beta was stated as in a very rough state and that it should not be used as a 'demo'. That was perfectly reasonable to me and I decided to wait rather than get annoyed with too many bugs/ect. However, I just purchased the game a bit ago since it is release now [e digicons]:grin:[/e] With that said I came to

Reply to How is the beta? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Well the other thing is I like to support good game developers as well...and I understand pre-ordering is a good way of doing so. I'm not really one for charity though...so there has to be some fun for me to have :P But it looks like I missed my chance for now anyways so its moot. Sounds like the game is already fairly fun now and beta 3 should be better...I'll jump on it then. BTW, any word or estimate when one might expect the next beta to open up?

How is the beta? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

So I was thinking of pre-ordering the game to get into the beta...but only for selfish reasons. I am not that interested in bug reporting or putting up with too many issues. Certain things like some missing features, rough edges, some bugs, ect aren't that big of a deal to me, but if the game still has major issues or is in a state that is nearly unplayable I'll probably wait for release. I'm not against giving feedback or making suggestions, but for $50 I would at least l

Reply to A Formal Apology to Frogboy in Demigod Demigod Forums

I don't have a lot of experience with competative DOTA type games and their online communities...but I will say this experience has forever turned me off from them. Demigod had such a cool premise and I really liked the game...but once I started going online (after beating the SP portion a few times) it was literally sickening. I haven't even played in over a month because every single match I joined was filled with foaming at the mouth belligerent retards. Basically just ch

Reply to I demand an explaination Stardock in Demigod Demigod Forums

This was one of the most painful forum posts I have ever read. The OP and his ridiculous post represents all that is wrong with this world. MarkyX, you should be embarrassed of what you did here. May god have mercy on your soul.

Reply to Why limit your customer base? in Demigod Demigod Forums

Maybe it was a business decision (time/cost/technical issues/ect vs projected amount of players they felt they would pickup)...and not them "being lazy". I tell ya...I have a real contempt for the kids these days who run around calling developers "lazy"...it's unbelievable.

Reply to Be nice to your newbie friends. in Demigod Demigod Forums

I suck...either that or the people I play are just freaking pro gamers or something. It's not even fun anymore...last night got 2 shotted by a regulus character...we both were level one. At that point I just quit...and I do feel bad for that. But honestly the game isn't much fun for a casual player like me. Maybe if there were lower "ranks" where I could play with other similarly skilled players that would be one thing...but getting totally "owned" with no hope to even

Reply to Frogboy = My Hero in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="atogguy" reply="6" id="2188027"] Quoting schloob, reply 21 What I am tired of is people treating software as though it is different than any other consumer product. . But it is. This is a ridiculous statement. You don't treat your car like your pots and pans. You don't treat a rug like a house plant. You don't treat software like a refridgerator. This is a very silly thying to say, and software is very very

Reply to Frogboy = My Hero in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote quoting="post"] Name another gaming company whose lead developer or CEO (whatever he is) is actually one of the most active members on the forum and actually plays the game with us common folk... [/quote] I forget his name (I think it's Maliken or something), but the guy from S2Games is also very active on the forums and in game.

Reply to If you pirated Demigod... in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="BGH122" reply="14" id="2180284"] Quoting Renevent, reply 12You didn't say a single thing that contradicted what I said, just a half attempt at intellectual masturbation that really didn't say anything lol. Anyways, can I come over and have some of your things since stealing is perfectly ok with you. Can I copy your homework too? Maybe if you ever come up with a great idea I'll take that too...you know...since that kind of thing is perfectly moral.

Reply to Piracy.. in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="BGH122" reply="7" id="2180246"] Quoting Renevent, reply 4 Actually, you are the one without any real justifications on why what you do is not wrong. Stealing is wrong because if everyone stole games, the commercial game market would crumble. If everyone just stole everything our entire economy would crumble and our society would fall apart. These games are created on the principal that if a person(s) invest their time and money they will receiv

Reply to If you pirated Demigod... in Demigod Demigod Forums

You didn't say a single thing that contradicted what I said, just a half attempt at intellectual masturbation that really didn't say anything lol. Anyways, can I come over and have some of your things since stealing is perfectly ok with you. Can I copy your homework too? Maybe if you ever come up with a great idea I'll take that too...you know...since that kind of thing is perfectly moral.

Reply to Piracy.. in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="BGH122" reply="3" id="2180210"] Quoting Renevent, reply 1 Stealing food to survive is one thing and different scenario that *may* qualify for a different perspective...stealing a completely unessesary object for entertainment is wrong. There is no weaseling around this. You are not enlightened...you are a criminal. Oh look! Infallibilism has reared its ugly head yet again. "It's wrong because I say it's wrong". Sorry, your argument just doesn't work

Reply to Piracy.. in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="BGH122" reply="23" id="2180184"] Quoting Renevent, reply 21You must have failed that course. Clearly you know nothing about ethics. You believe you are correct in your presumption that "stealing is stealing: it is always wrong". Philosophers call this Deontological ethics. It is widely renowned as simply backwards and inflexible, unable to deal differing scenarios from an enlightened view. Without the God theory to back it up it just folds. Kant made a good stab a trying

Reply to If you pirated Demigod... in Demigod Demigod Forums

Sorry if I don't empathize with poor people that steal games. At any rate, I know you steal games, I don't have to know you personally to see you don't respect other people's hard work.

Reply to Piracy.. in Demigod Demigod Forums

"I'm currently taking a crouse in philosophy with a focus on epistemology, ethics and political philosophy." You must have failed that course. [quote who="InfiniteVengeance" reply="20" id="2180166"]As long as the pirates cannot get online in a primarily multiplayer game it's all good. Go ahead, pirate away. Enjoy the action packed AI bouts in single player. If you want to play with the rest

Reply to If you pirated Demigod... in Demigod Demigod Forums

"How can I put this in the nicest way possible? Screw you. I have no money. I buy what I can afford. I wish it were different but it's not." This is part of the reason why you have no money ;) Your sorry attitudes and disregarding of people's hard work (lack of appreciation of hard work) is probably why you are a lazy poor person. Enjoy your gaming welfare...because that's what torrents basically are these days.

Reply to If you pirated Demigod... in Demigod Demigod Forums

Wow...what moral bull****. Piracy is wrong because you are taking someone else's hard work without paying for it. Period. You are not entitled to a game little child...developers don't owe you them. There are no garunteed purchases, everything comes with a risk of dissastifaction. Sometimes you go to a movie and don't like it...but you still pay for your two hours at the movie theater. It's how society works and is the reason there are other movie

Reply to New Demigod Idea - Tactician in Demigod Ideas Demigod Forums

[quote who="scyldSCHEFING" reply="9" id="2177739"] Quoting Overac, reply 3 My friend, you should talk to the Mechanic players of TF2. (Atleast I think thats what they're called...) Engineers. And even still, they get a shotgun. Give this guy one "shotgun" ability, a burst damage thing with a substantial CD.[/quote] He has a dot, a aoe that can do some nice damage, summon a turret, and summon a large group of units. I think when used pr

Reply to Post-game lobby in Demigod Ideas Demigod Forums

Good suggestion...very good in fact.

Reply to New Demigod Idea - Tactician in Demigod Ideas Demigod Forums

The way I look at the demigod is a supportive type general with push capabilities. With his offessive skills (aura, buff, summon, scything sweep) you can make strong pushes, although they are short lived and would be hard to keep momentum over long periods of time. And he has of course the tactical aspects like the walls, building buffs, and turret placements. I see some variation in style, maybe not as much as other demigod's, but the options are certainly there.

Reply to New Demigod Idea - Tactician in Demigod Ideas Demigod Forums

He summons them from the bones of the fallen and they construct from out of the ground. And I added a offensive skill that should do some nice damage as well as a damage dealing aura that also reduces the effectiveness of enemy units.