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Sun Nov 8
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07/07/09
07/07/09
My next thought was that they were nerfing Demoman again.
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Sad, but true.
Why don't they just wait for their class to be updated? So they can shut up? I don't have a preference of a class, so I don't really care, I just want to play the bloody game. And I'm sure if you were good enough, the new weapons would be no match for you anyway.
So all you "Haters", Shut Up.
- Ryan
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Release - Players are convinced the game is broken. Despite having no frame of reference to judge the game with, it is still broken.
First Patch - Players are convinced the game is broken. They reminisce in the forums about how wonderful the game was before the patch.
Second Patch - Players are convinced the game is broken.
They reminisce in the forums about how wonderful the game was in the previous patch.
Third Patch - Players are convinced the game is broken. They reminisce in the forums about how wonderful the game was in the previous patch.
The cycle continues until the end of time.
05/22/09
The fact is that valve has completely changed the system with which new items are unlocked Without ANY explanation as to "how" these items are unlocked.
By simply making them "Random" takes any and all skill out of the equation. This causes much frustration among players who enjoy challenge created by having to unlock achievements in order to obtain new items... You are all correct in saying "there will always be complainers" However for those of us genuinely interested in the challenge presented by milestones, there is now less incentive to play the game. Especially during a free weekend... I will wait until the the underage among us go back to school before I resume my headshoting.
05/22/09
Granted, I'm not saying the new system is working, but you have to see how requiring players to earn weapons in a multiplayer game unbalances it in favor of those with skill.
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Oh, apart from personal preferences, owning a shitty computer, or better controls.
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lol. Shows what you know.
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You may not know this, but whining is about the only outlet people have for something like this. There's no monthly subscription, so it isn't like they can cancel that to make a fiscal point. It's actually about the only appropriate response.
Maybe you would just suck it up and allow a game you love to fall apart, but some people want to voice their opinions.
@-MasterDex-:
I feel like the community's expression is justified, but do you think the randomization concept is fundumentally bad or just imperfectly implemented here? I hated the achievement method as it only further offset the balance of serious/hardcore players ability to dominate games versus newer or less serious players. In addition, I'm sure you saw the mess that was useless achievement farming. Personally, I find it difficult enough to encourage players to use classes that are actually useful to the team (I have like 24 hours as Medic because I actually care), but the achievement farming just meant at least a week or two of the worst least considerate play you would ever hope to see.
05/22/09
I'm of the same mind as yourself though. Even though I've been trying to farm achievements, I try to do it within the confines of winning the game. If there's no medic or just 1 medic, I'll bring one out. Similiarly, if there's need for a demoman to take out some equipment, I'll switch over.
05/22/09
You are right however, I don't play this game often, mostly because I get bad ping on most servers and the game has issues with my hardware that causes huge loading times when I join a server. But I have played this game enough to know that this is not that big of a deal, and certainly not a game breaking issue.
@Kynes: It won't fall apart because of this.
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ALWAYS have people unhappy with one class over another. Everyone wants the "I win" button regardless.
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My point is, there is always whiners about one class able to do something over another, REGARDLESS of what they something is.
It is always this way in class based games online.
05/22/09
It is also bugged, I picked up two weapons I already had.
05/22/09
It's bugged, but not because of that. That happens.
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And where did I say I was talking about "class balance"?
I am talking whining in general about one class over another in a class based online game.
05/22/09
ALWAYS have people unhappy with one class over another. Everyone wants the "I win" button regardless.
Try reading your own post next time.
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05/22/09
Try getting some comprehension, and not take things out of context.
"I win" button, easily illustrates the complaints ones have with not getting the guns they want, etc. Or ones seeing others get theirs too fast, randomness and all.
Thanks.
05/22/09
LOL, thanks.
05/22/09
You seem very self satisfied with your posts, but you are genuinely replying primarily about things which are neither the topic of this Kotaku post, nor the topic of the community discussion here.
The method of equipment distribution is controversial, and understandably so. The distribution rate is also buggy as Valve has admitted. I don't think there is anything wrong with a player being frustrated with an admitted bug. I've seen no one but you raise the specter of class complaints or dissatisfaction.
@qin:
That's not a bug. They're going to implement equipment trading. It may seem pretty shitty though if you have 3 backburners and no kritzkrieg.
Personally I was presumably affected by the drop rate bug as I played for a good 4+ hours last night and did not receive any drops. A tad disappointing.
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