Why you are going to buy SH5 anyway

Vanagen · 01-31-10, 12:42 PM

You're upset about the DRM. I know. We all are. I bet Ubisoft is pretty upset about it too.

That said, Ubisoft knows that, in spite of the uproar, you will buy their game. Actually, the uproar only confirms how badly you want to buy it. Any concession at all on their part will be seen as a gift from heaven.

And whether you realise it or not, the only time Ubisoft will start to worry about customers is when you stop bitching. That's when you've lost interest in their product.

Allow me to reiterate why you are going to buy SH5 anyway.

1. Silent Hunter V is going to be an awesome next-gen subsim. Also, it's going to be the only next-gen sub game. Heck, chances are this will be the last big budget subsim for a long, long time. Even if it isn't realistic enough to your likings out of the box, it'll be an awesome base for GWX type mods to build upon.

2. Deep down, you realise that the online "DRM" is necessary and that it truly is the only feasible way commercial PC games can survive in a market saturated with piracy.

3. As much as you think that this forum is making a difference, it isn't. You are the hardest core, sure, but Ubisoft caters to a much bigger crowd, even with this game. You're a vocal minority at best and you will be swayed into buying the game anyway, simply because there is no alternative.

I'm not saying that you are weak. I'm only saying that, as consumers, the laws of supply and demand simply dictate that you will indeed satisfy your needs with this game.

Remember the Modern Warfare 2 boycott?

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So who am I siding with?

You?

Ubisoft?

No one, really. You both have valid arguments.

When all is said and done, though, this is still the current state of affairs. PC gaming has evolved tremendously in the past years. And if it doesn't keep on adapting, it will die out entirely, and everyone who wants to game on his PC will be playing oldies or subscribe to World of Warcraft.

I know that asking you not to "live in the past" is ironic considering the subject matter of the Silent Hunter series, although it is exactly what you must do.

The choice is yours.

01-31-10, 12:42 PM	#1
Vanagen Sailor man Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hellgium Posts: 48 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Why you are going to buy SH5 anyway You're upset about the DRM. I know. We all are. I bet Ubisoft is pretty upset about it too. That said, Ubisoft knows that, in spite of the uproar, you will buy their game. Actually, the uproar only confirms how badly you want to buy it. Any concession at all on their part will be seen as a gift from heaven. And whether you realise it or not, the only time Ubisoft will start to worry about customers is when you stop bitching. That's when you've lost interest in their product. Allow me to reiterate why you are going to buy SH5 anyway. 1. Silent Hunter V is going to be an awesome next-gen subsim. Also, it's going to be the only next-gen sub game. Heck, chances are this will be the last big budget subsim for a long, long time. Even if it isn't realistic enough to your likings out of the box, it'll be an awesome base for GWX type mods to build upon. 2. Deep down, you realise that the online "DRM" is necessary and that it truly is the only feasible way commercial PC games can survive in a market saturated with piracy. 3. As much as you think that this forum is making a difference, it isn't. You are the hardest core, sure, but Ubisoft caters to a much bigger crowd, even with this game. You're a vocal minority at best and you will be swayed into buying the game anyway, simply because there is no alternative. I'm not saying that you are weak. I'm only saying that, as consumers, the laws of supply and demand simply dictate that you will indeed satisfy your needs with this game. Remember the Modern Warfare 2 boycott? (click for larger image) So who am I siding with? You? Ubisoft? No one, really. You both have valid arguments. When all is said and done, though, this is still the current state of affairs. PC gaming has evolved tremendously in the past years. And if it doesn't keep on adapting, it will die out entirely, and everyone who wants to game on his PC will be playing oldies or subscribe to World of Warcraft. I know that asking you not to "live in the past" is ironic considering the subject matter of the Silent Hunter series, although it is exactly what you must do. The choice is yours. __________________