Massive Price Drop!

[janh]

Originally Posted by The General

AThe sad truth is that some people on this site get more enjoyment from criticizing a game they haven't even played, or the people that do play the game, than contributing constructively to this website or to the FUTURE of the series (Mentioning no names: ).

I agree that it is time for the people to listen more than bark. But if my personal impression during the past roughly 7-10 days is right, they are not complaining anymore. It has become mostly owners of SHV that post threads like "...hate that ****, don't play it anymore", or "go back to SHIII now, good bye" (or along these lines). Correct me if my impression is wrong, but the people denting it right now with (re)new(ed) arguments are mainly actual players.

[Bilge_Rat]

Originally Posted by janh

I agree that it is time for the people to listen more than bark. But if my personal impression during the past roughly 7-10 days is right, they are not complaining anymore. It has become mostly owners of SHV that post threads like "...hate that ****, don't play it anymore", or "go back to SHIII now, good bye" (or along these lines). Correct me if my impression is wrong, but the people denting it right now with (re)new(ed) arguments are mainly actual players.

I would not say that. I would say there are still extremists on both sides, as you can see just in this thread (and I have also sometimes been guilty of that).

But on the whole I think we can see the forum getting slowly back to normal, where we will be able to calmly discuss the game and its issues, without sparks flying all the time...

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

I would not say that. I would say there are still extremists on both sides, as you can see just in this thread (and I have also sometimes been guilty of that).

But on the whole I think we can see the forum getting slowly back to normal, where we will be able to calmly discuss the game and its issues, without sparks flying all the time...

Indeed, some people will do almost anything to convince you that their opinion is the only one which matters, you have seen an example of that on page 10 alone. My thread has been taken out of context, because one particular individual assumes that it is an assault against the game he worships, when in fact it's purpose was only to inform those who have yet to purchase the game of the price change. I fail to see how this is in any way negative, but as usual, the extremists see what they want to see.

I agree that the forum is calming down, compared to a few weeks ago, but there is still a long way to go. Honestly, I don't see why some people feel the need to be so openly hostile to those who either do not share their point of view, or disagree with some aspect of it. Surely, the purpose of this forum is to 'discuss', not beat each other over the heads, or am I missing something here?

Originally Posted by Commie

Why the brig?

Because he's a troll, and the brig is where trolls belong. He knows it, we know it, hell, the whole damned forum probably knows it.

[SteamWake]

Well on steam it is still on the top 10 sellers list at the original price.

I'm guessing those in the UK arent as keen on subsims.

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Well on steam it is still on the top 10 sellers list at the original price.

I'm guessing those in the UK arent as keen on subsims.

Not necessarily, the price reduction doesn't tell us anything at this time, as currently Amazon are the only ones to do so (to my knowledge).

[Nisgeis]

Originally Posted by Nordmann

Not necessarily, the price reduction doesn't tell us anything at this time, as currently Amazon are the only ones to do so (to my knowledge).

Game has reduced their price to £12.98 as well and also amazon has recently dropped the price of AC2 as well to £15.98.

ShopTo.Net's price has also dropped £3 to £19.85 for SH5 and AC2 is also £19.85 (not sure what it was previously, but it wasn't that low).

Buuuuuuut... Germany and the US are the markets for subsims.

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by Nisgeis

Game has reduced their price to £12.98 as well and also amazon has recently dropped the price of AC2 as well to £15.98.

ShopTo.Net's price has also dropped £3 to £19.85 for SH5 and AC2 is also £19.85 (not sure what it was previously, but it wasn't that low).

Buuuuuuut... Germany and the US are the markets for subsims.

Ah, that's right, you mentioned it earlier in the thread (before it got swamped by rants). Perhaps the UK stores are having trouble shifting it, compared with the US market. Still, perhaps Amazon and Game are trying to stay ahead of their competitors, and make more sales than those still selling it for full price.

[KL-alfman]

Originally Posted by Nisgeis

Buuuuuuut... Germany and the US are the markets for subsims.

as for amazon.de I just can tell that they reduced the price too. on release the price was around €49 but now it dropped to around €35 and there are already german suppliers who offer SH5 for around €30

edit: the link
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listin...&condition=new

[Sonarman]

Originally Posted by Nisgeis

Buuuuuuut... Germany and the US are the markets for subsims.

Actually, I think it's Germany & the UK, why do you think the US didn't get a printed manual this time out? SH3 sold 90K copes in the states out of 350000+ units, whilst SH4 only sold 50K copies in the states. It must have sold at least 150K units in Europe or I am sure there would have been no SH5.

[Cavell]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Well on steam it is still on the top 10 sellers list at the original price.

I'm guessing those in the UK arent as keen on subsims.

No, it isn't.

It cracked the Steam top 10 its first week out, at number 8 I believe, and was then beaten out by Counter-Strike: Source.

[witchking]

HI guys,

I just got my brand new rig yesterday. She;s a beast...an upgrade from my inspiron 9300 that was 5yrs old to the brand new Asus G73JH. Freaking awsome!! I love it...LCD, vid card...CPU...just a heck of a damn every penny worth package. I have been waiting to get a new pc to get Sh5 and looking at this thread...looks like it was worth it. can I (canadian) buy SH5 from the uk amazon store? it still sells in store for 50$ here. This would save enough money that i might consider even getting the AC2.

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scratch that

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