Posted June 01, 2016

JDelekto
Handler Level 2
Registered: Apr 2013
From United States

ZFR
I love gold!
Registered: Jan 2010
From Ireland
Posted June 01, 2016
eg:
At 50 titles in your library you get 5 proper forum searches per month
At 100 titles in your library you get 10 proper forum searches per month
At 200 titles in your library you get 20 proper forum searches per month, and the ability to see users' join date/rep in chat
At 500 titles in your library you get 50 proper forum searches per month, and the ability to see users' join date/rep in chat
At 1000 titles in your library you get 100 proper forum searches per month, and the ability to see users' join date/rep in chat, as well as see their nick in its proper upper/lower case
and if you have all the titles in your library you get the manual sort back.
At 50 titles in your library you get 5 proper forum searches per month
At 100 titles in your library you get 10 proper forum searches per month
At 200 titles in your library you get 20 proper forum searches per month, and the ability to see users' join date/rep in chat
At 500 titles in your library you get 50 proper forum searches per month, and the ability to see users' join date/rep in chat
At 1000 titles in your library you get 100 proper forum searches per month, and the ability to see users' join date/rep in chat, as well as see their nick in its proper upper/lower case
and if you have all the titles in your library you get the manual sort back.

omega64
Something good
Registered: Apr 2012
From Netherlands

viperfdl
New User
Registered: Nov 2008
From Other
Posted June 01, 2016
In my humble opinion it wouldn't be correct to reward people who have more money to spend on luxury goods - computer games are luxury whether you like it or not. It's pretty much like tax breaks for rich people while poor people have to pay more.

Bad Hair Day
Find me in STEAM OT
Registered: Dec 2012
From Other
Posted June 01, 2016

JDelekto
Handler Level 2
Registered: Apr 2013
From United States
Posted June 01, 2016

What I did not point out was the number of "free" copies of "The Witcher 3" that I purchased for others' who were not willing or able to do so at the time before its release.
However, it was a luxury to purchase those, guilty as charged. However, I think after spending the money for a high end graphics card and upgrading one's PC to be able to play this AAA game, they shouldn't be denied the privilege.

Nirth
GFN / VR / Switch!
Registered: Oct 2010
From Other
Posted June 01, 2016
Anyone else that is slightly annoyed by calling video games a luxury? A hobby or non-essential good but luxury usually implies exclusive access and/or high price, video games have neither of those things.

Bad Hair Day
Find me in STEAM OT
Registered: Dec 2012
From Other

viperfdl
New User
Registered: Nov 2008
From Other
Posted June 01, 2016

viperfdl
New User
Registered: Nov 2008
From Other
Posted June 01, 2016

noun, plural luxuries.
1.
a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity:
Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
2.
free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being:
a life of luxury on the French Riviera.
3.
a means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment:
This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit.
4.
a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself:
the luxury of an extra piece of the cake.
5.
a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence:
the luxury of self-pity.
6.
Archaic. lust; lasciviousness; lechery.
adjective
7.
of, relating to, or affording luxury:
a luxury hotel.
Post edited June 02, 2016 by viperfdl

Nirth
GFN / VR / Switch!
Registered: Oct 2010
From Other
Posted June 01, 2016
I made the mistake of purchasing Diablo 3 on release date. Of course I don't really regret it, I got some 60 hours out of it and a large part was with a few friends.
Other than Blizzard or Activision, it seems to be the norm that games are relatively cheap if you hunt for sales which adds up to a lot of game time.
viperfdl: Ok, I looked for the definition of luxury and this is what I found (source): So luxury isn't necessarily something expensive. I know, it's not really per definition but come on...when someone says luxury, most think of expensive cars, 5 star hotel rooms, mansions or large condos etc.. or perhaps that just reveals that I don't live in developing country. :P
Anyway, it was just a question, curious to see if I was alone with that perspective. Apparently I was (so far)!
Other than Blizzard or Activision, it seems to be the norm that games are relatively cheap if you hunt for sales which adds up to a lot of game time.

Anyway, it was just a question, curious to see if I was alone with that perspective. Apparently I was (so far)!

JDelekto
Handler Level 2
Registered: Apr 2013
From United States
Posted June 02, 2016


I purchase a minimum of two gallons of milk per week. Now mind you, this is a cost that is recurring and it runs out; bladders get full and empty. However, If I pay even $14.99 for a game on GOG, I can be assured I can play it for weeks on end if I choose and the game is pretty good to begin with.
When I see people come into a forum acting as if they are poor and need a hand-out, I question why they even have access to the internet in the first place. They're typically pre-teens who have access to their parents' computer (probably without permission) trying to gain insight into an online world which is probably more than they could or should be allowed to handle at their age.
What is a luxury, in my opinion, is being able to live in a society which fosters freedom, but at the same time makes one aware of their responsibility. Being a responsible person in a completely free world is not only a difficult thing to accomplish, but a necessity.

KiNgBrAdLeY7
Слава России! ура́
Registered: Apr 2012
From Other

JDelekto
Handler Level 2
Registered: Apr 2013
From United States
Posted June 02, 2016

Yet still, gog hands over occasionally that one free random game every now and then.
If you're able to buy a hundred games on GOG, you don't need a freebie, you need to hand down a game to someone else who can enjoy the experience.

KiNgBrAdLeY7
Слава России! ура́
Registered: Apr 2012
From Other
Posted June 02, 2016
Hey! Not only 100, soon i am going to own 200 games here! Just 12 more! And hey, i have already housed the occasional giveaway, before... Will do that again, as soon as i have the economic ability! Don't hold your breaths, though, nasty hellhole this side is going to collapse into the depths, soon...
Post edited June 02, 2016 by KiNgBrAdLeY7