[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305221]not really
I have valid reasons as to why I don't like the store, and you dismissing them by calling it 'crying' just shows that you cannot come up with a decent argument[/QUOTE]
So why not post them?
I dident buy portal 2 because I'm waiting until episode 3, what you get for your money is to little.
[QUOTE=Zedicus Mann;29305164]
It's a store you're not forced to go in.[/QUOTE]
Simply because people aren't forced to use the store doesn't mean the store doesn't give out a bitter taste of needless commercialisation on Valve's part. Like I said, I don't mind the store but paying for virtual stuff in game for real money kind of breaks the fourth wall.
[QUOTE=doonbugie2;29305266]I dident buy portal 2 because I'm waiting until episode 3, what you get for your money is to little.[/QUOTE]
I [highlight]dident[/highlight] read your post because I like good spelling and grammar and what you get for your time is [highlight]to[/highlight] little.
[editline]19th April 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Ond kaja;29305267]Simply because people aren't forced to use the store doesn't mean the store doesn't give out a bitter taste of needless commercialisation on Valve's part. Like I said, I don't mind the store but paying for virtual stuff in game for real money kind of breaks the fourth wall.[/QUOTE]
Then don't spend money on the stuff. If they don't make money on that stuff then maybe it'll go away.
[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305221]not really
I have valid reasons as to why I don't like the store, and you dismissing them by calling it 'crying' just shows that you cannot come up with a decent argument[/QUOTE]
So them being cosmetic items, not being forced to buy them and the fact that Valve is a business aren't decent arguments?
[QUOTE=Ond kaja;29305267]Simply because people aren't forced to use the store doesn't mean the store doesn't give out a bitter taste of needless commercialisation on Valve's part. Like I said, I don't mind the store but paying for virtual stuff in game for real money kind of breaks the fourth wall.[/QUOTE]
It's not like the store is being advertised while you're actually playing the game, so so much for that argument.
[QUOTE=ExplodingGuy;29299065]This is what happens when you make Portal Fortress 3.[/QUOTE]
Who gives a fucking shit? How does a goddamn accessory store at all impact your enjoyment of the game? So don't buy stuff.
[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;29305323]
It's not like the store is being advertised while you're actually playing the game, so so much for that argument.[/QUOTE]Still breaks the fourth wall.
Are people seriously getting pissy over the fact that it says "Please don't turn off your console" in the save screen? Good god, people will find anything to complain about...
[QUOTE=Ond kaja;29305267]Simply because people aren't forced to use the store doesn't mean the store doesn't give out a bitter taste of needless commercialisation on Valve's part. Like I said, I don't mind the store but paying for virtual stuff in game for real money kind of breaks the fourth wall.[/QUOTE]
do you know what breaking the fourth wall means
[QUOTE=Ond kaja;29305267]Like I said, I don't mind the store but paying for virtual stuff in game for real money kind of breaks the fourth wall.[/QUOTE]
So what was it like to 'break the fourth wall' (honestly, learn how to use it properly) in TF2 then?
[QUOTE=Juniez;29305396]do you know what breaking the fourth wall means[/QUOTE]
Yes, giving the viewer/reader/listener a sense of the actors not being "isolated" within the piece of art.
[QUOTE=Zedicus Mann;29305241]So why not post them?[/QUOTE]
while you were reading did you somehow click over page 10 or what
ok but anyways
first of all I feel like all these little things should've been included with the game, as I paid full-price for them. Yes, opinion, I know, but isn't this whole argument based on opinion?
I also feel like this is becoming some sort of trend that will be included in many of Valve's upcoming games - they're starting to get greedy
especially considering what Valve said back in 2008/2009 when they got fame for saying that they want to push for free DLC - what they're doing right now is being hypocritical
[QUOTE=Zedicus Mann;29305290]I [highlight]dident[/highlight] read your post because I like good spelling and grammar and what you get for your time is [highlight]to[/highlight] little.[/QUOTE]
quit nickpicking over grammar
[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;29305323]So them being cosmetic items, not being forced to buy them and the fact that Valve is a business aren't decent arguments?[/QUOTE]
no, because given the background of this company this goes against what they've been saying
also if maximum profits is a plus for you then you must be a strong supporter of Activision huh
[QUOTE=Ond kaja;29305365]Still breaks the fourth wall.[/QUOTE]
So rebuild it out of wallets!
Also, I don't know why I have to play devil's advocate just because of your inability to respect other's opinions. I'm out of here.
[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305426]quit nickpicking over grammar[/QUOTE]
quit nickpicking over features that you're not forced to use
[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305426]
first of all I feel like all these little things should've been included with the game, as I paid full-price for them. Yes, opinion, I know, but isn't this whole argument based on opinion?[/quote]
Since when is 40 bucks full price?
[quote]I also feel like this is becoming some sort of trend that will be included in many of Valve's upcoming games - they're starting to get greedy[/quote]
Newsflash, it's proven to make money, so of course they'll keep doing it.
[quote]quit nickpicking over grammar[/QUOTE]
We'll quit nitpicking over grammar when you quit nitpicking over cosmetic items.
"hey we already have these cool gestures ready to go for Portal 2"
"should we include it in the game?"
"yeah, but make them pay extra for it"
"alrighty"
It's funny that people are getting legitimately pissed off at little points that were just made up by people at /v/ so that they could use them to troll the metacritic scores.
Typical whining about the store. If you don't like it don't use it. Also if you think this game was developed on the console you're an idiot.
[QUOTE=Ond kaja;29305444]Also, I don't know why I have to play devil's advocate just because of your inability to respect other's opinions. I'm out of here.[/QUOTE]
Why do I have a feeling you're using that expression wrongly again? You're not forced to play the devil's advocate, you know.
But yeah, feel free to go. Don't forget your 4th wall breaking Mann Co cap on the way out.
[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;29305470]Since when is 40 bucks full price?[/QUOTE]
$50 on Steam, $60 on Steam
how is this not full price
I'm not even going to answer the rest since I've already addressed them previously
[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305426]
I also feel like this is becoming some sort of trend that will be included in many of Valve's upcoming games - they're starting to get greedy
especially considering what Valve said back in 2008/2009 when they got fame for saying that they want to push for free DLC - what they're doing right now is being hypocritical [/QUOTE]
Do you have any idea what you're talking about? There's a fine line between DLC meaning features that actually lend to the enjoyment of the game and some cosmetic features that are just there [B]if[/B] you want to buy them, not [B]when[/B] the game inevitably forces you to.
Rated Portal 2 0 on metacritic. Maybe valve will remove the shitty store now, I don't want adware in my games.
[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305527]$50 on Steam, $60 on Steam
how is this not full price
I'm not even going to answer the rest since I've already addressed them previously[/QUOTE]
Wait, portal 2's 50 bucks for the US?
Sucks to be you guys, 40 euros here. Finally you guys grab the short end of the stick for once.
To summarize,
[highlight][B][U]YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY THESE COSMETIC ITEMS. THESE ARE MERELY FOR APPEARANCES. THERE IS AN ASSLOAD OF STUFF THAT YOU CAN SIMPLY UNLOCK IN THE COURSE OF GAMEPLAY. THE CUSTOMIZATION IS JUST A FEATURE THAT IS THERE FOR YOU TO USE, NOT ONE THAT YOU ARE FORCED TO. PURCHASES FROM THE STORE ARE NOT COMPULSORY, NOBODY IS HOLDING YOU AT GUNPOINT AND SAYING YOU HAVE TO SPEND $5 ON A HAT TO PLAY PORTAL 2. There are no playlists that will update to lock you out of multiplayer if you don't have maps; there are no power weapons you can purchase that bring you above all others; there are no exclusive features that should've been in the game kept from you. These are just a few overpriced hats and accessories for some robots. Treating them as anything else is just retarded. [/U][/B][/highlight]
(because caps bring attention)
[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;29305563]Wait, portal 2's 50 bucks for the US?
Sucks to be you guys, 40 euros here. Finally you guys grab the short end of the stick for once.[/QUOTE]
40 euro is almost $60USD lmao
[QUOTE=Arachnidus;29305535]Do you have any idea what you're talking about? There's a fine line between DLC meaning features that actually lend to the enjoyment of the game and some cosmetic features that are just there [B]if[/B] you want to buy them, not [B]when[/B] the game inevitably forces you to.[/QUOTE]
Just because it doesn't make you enjoy the game more doesn't mean it doesn't make other people enjoy the game more.
[QUOTE=doonbugie2;29305548]Rated Portal 2 0 on metacritic. Maybe valve will remove the shitty store now, I don't want adware in my games.[/QUOTE]
Adware? I've been playing the game for about 3 hours now, and I went in knowing that the store existed. I still don't know where the store is.
[QUOTE=Jaehead;29305576]40 euro is almost $60 lmao[/QUOTE]
Hey, I live in Europe, I have to put up with paying 50-60 euros for a new release so this being priced lower is cause for celebration.
[QUOTE=doonbugie2;29305548]Rated Portal 2 0 on metacritic. Maybe valve will remove the shitty store now, I don't want adware in my games.[/QUOTE]
Oh boy, you are not serious.
I love this game.
Amazing SP experience, really cool gameplay, amazing CO-OP, best fucking story of 2011, amazing ending, a+ characters, well-polished graphics
and that shop? I really don't give a crap, most of that stuff is cheap and I'd happily give valve more dosh for this game
hats are tiny and silly, even if they are out of place they look cool
i fucking love this game
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