Zombie James
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No dedicated servers for what's going to be the biggest mulitplayer shooter released all year? This makes no sen--
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ezekial45 said:Audio talk about the PC version
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2369799
This is all very disappointing. I'm getting the PS3 version, but this really sucks for people looking forward to PC version.
Mikey Jr. said:If they can't mod, then this is probably the BIGGEST reason they went with no dedicated servers.
If they can force people to play only original maps, they will make a killing with the DLC.
Lets say 3 DLC maps at 10 bucks a pop, thats $30 of potential profit per user. If Activision can find a way to charge PC users, you bet your sweet ass they will.
Is that seriously going to happen?droopy said:L4D had matchmaking, a listen server, and dedicated servers. I don't understand why these are mutually exclusive all of a sudden. Granted, matchmaking is still an extremely terrible idea on the PC.
If there are no ded. servers, this will be the lamest PC multiplayer decision until SC2 is released without LAN support.
:lol :lol :lol :lol_tetsuo_ said:We should start a petition and boycott the game. Perhaps Kotick will fly us out and have us shot.
kitch9 said:You'll not find hackers with aim bots either. Pc needs dedicated servers with admins or this becomes rife and ruins the game. 1 aim botter can kill a server. I hope this ain't true.
ezekial45 said:
BolognaOni said:If this is the logic it's a dumb decision. The PC doesn't work like consoles do, especially for things like online play. The only conclusion I can come to is that Activision doesn't care enough about the PC to make the effort required. I hope it doesn't go well for them, there are plenty of companies doing the PC right, there's really no need for those that want to half-ass it.
Yeah, I'm thinking its the map DLC angle and not wanting mods.Mikey Jr. said:COD 1, COD 2, COD4, WAW.
All had dedicated server support.
Now one of the most anticipated games in recent years decides NOT to put in the effort? Hell, just use the framework from COD4 and WaW.
I don't believe the effort excuse. Theres definitely something else to this.
Spawn copies over LAN were good for getting people with the game to play with people who didn't own it, potentially convincing them to buy the game. Perhaps because Blizzard is no longer nearly as small as they were, they can now do more direct marketing, and retain more control over how people use their product.BobsRevenge said:Is that seriously going to happen?
WHY?
Dance In My Blood said:Well I guess this helps to ensure they can sell DLC to PC gamers if they want to.
Mikey Jr. said:http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2369799
Skip to 1:41.
Robert Bowling.
Flat out.
NO DEDICATED SERVERS. Matchmaking only.
They ask him about custom content. He completely skips around the issue. He knows that there won't be custom content but doesnt want to embarass himself.
Wow, MW2 has changed for the worse.
Only Valve games use VAC i believe.Enosh said:it uses the steam anti hack thingy afaik
ghst said:gaming has changed for the worse.
Wouldn't surprise me if they removed KBM support.Mikey Jr. said:Also, apparently it's P2P.
Hahaha, ohh man. This is just a massive fucking joke now.
Basically what the PC guys are buying is the console version.
Mikey Jr. said:Also, apparently it's P2P.
Hahaha, ohh man. This is just a massive fucking joke now.
Basically what the PC guys are buying is the console version.
Mikey Jr. said:http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2369799
Skip to 1:41.
Robert Bowling.
Flat out.
NO DEDICATED SERVERS. Matchmaking only.
They ask him about custom content. He completely skips around the issue. He knows that there won't be custom content but doesnt want to embarass himself.
Wow, MW2 has changed for the worse.
Mikey Jr. said:
Sebulon3k said:I love the dead silence after he confirms there won't be any dedicated servers :lol
Sebulon3k said:I love the dead silence after he confirms there won't be any dedicated servers :lol
ghst said:what i'd have given to be on that podcast.
Mikey Jr. said:Yeah, it was really fucking akward.
I'm telling you.
I am 100% God Damn sure this is over map packs/DLC.
They already feed those mouths with Ferraris.Slavik81 said:Spawn copies over LAN were good for getting people with the game to play with people who didn't own it, potentially convincing them to buy the game. Perhaps because Blizzard is no longer nearly as small as they were, they can now do more direct marketing, and retain more control over how people use their product.
Blizzard's not a small group of dedicated people anymore. These days they've got a lot of hungry mouthes to feed.