Socratatus: We will never see the game as advertised. I believe it now.

I said this on another forum... Murray isn`t the only one to do this. There`s always one, then it`s a little quiet, then another tries it on. I knew this, but broke my own rule and got caught in the snare.

Devs are no longer our `friends` like in the `90s (maybe). Now it`s money over a great game no matter what. I don`t know but there seems to be a gamer that thinks that because Devs make games they are like us, so they understand us.

No.

Games these days are `made` by money suits and skirts and they get the Devs following in line for the cash in the end. It`s all about greed. And gamers are the biggest suckers, they know this. Kids talk like Devs love them.

They don`t and won`t love you. This includes Gabe. Treat them very sceptically and critically observe.

Warning signs:

1. Dev and company Insistence to Pre-Order.
2. Sneaky season passes that don`t call themselves that.
3. Hype. Lots of flashy graphics. Lots of apparent gameplay. But is there a demo? If not, be wary.
4.`Incentives` to pre-order. Unless they`re offering 50% off the cash price, don`t and even then be wary.
5. Using famous celebs- Avoid. no matter how much you may love that actor.
6. Above all, change your mindset. If they can get you really excited psychologically you`ll find it very, very hard to come down from it until you HAVE what they`re selling. it`s like a drug.

You have to look at every release, every `wonderful` oncoming game with shielded lowered eyes and expect nothing. Make a note of it if you`re interested, then forget it until release time and simply watch from above- like a wise cat.

Now some games do this and end up still good like Xcom 2 (which I actually waited a while for after release and reseached), but don`t take that as the rule.

Only then, after release and once proven can you buy and be excited because you`ll know it really is a good game.

You`ll be a lot happier if you do this.

elghinnfaer: New music for the game will mean nothing if they have no intention of explaining where the promised and shown features are or will be.

I was quite upset when I saw what a sad mess this game was at start, then I went over to utterly postal when I found out some of the features of the Galactic map will only work with GoG Galaxy like navigation however pathetic the feature was. Yea thank GoG for breaking their main selling feature and hosting a game for sale that you MUST be online to use features that are part of the game mechanics.

I learned two things from this game purchase, never pre-order, and never ever be one of the first rubes to buy a game that looks too good to be true. And the second thing I learned is that as much as GoG likes to say they are DRM free they do condone copy protection and forced internet connection for full features.

elghinnfaer: I did find this video of a supposed DEV from Hellogames, but if I told you I thought it was the real deal I would be in the same category as S.M.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEdHL1cZcVA

nipsen: So.. question: why does this entire thing, all the reaction, the initial hype, and the subsequent cruxifiction smack of the story from the gospels in the bible?

Is it just a coincidence, do you think? That a surprisingly large mass of people freak out and throw their clothes in front of a bearded and tired guy riding a donkey on easter, welcoming him into town as the son of god. And then staple him to a cross a few weeks later?

Or does this stuff happen all the time in different forms, and I'm just not paying attention any longer?

Daver49: It's all part of the game! ; )

elghinnfaer: I did find this video of a supposed DEV from Hellogames, but if I told you I thought it was the real deal I would be in the same category as S.M.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEdHL1cZcVA

misscrabtree456: Nice try troll

nipsen: So next up Sean will obviously be raised from the dead and walk amongst us if we never doubted him. And verily, Murray walked again amongst the games-media. And they were astonished. Murray then walked up to Jim Sterling, and took his hand. And as Jim Sterling touched Sean Murray's hurt butt with his own hand, Jim Sterling cried and begged forgiveness. "Master", he says, "I disowned thee three times before gawker crowed their first bullshit article on the frontpage, just as you said". And Sterling went out and cried bitterly on youtube and got lots of views from it.