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Microsoft screws up Halo 4 DLC release, pretends it was intentional
- Thread starter FyreWulff
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fabricated backlash
Member
Yes, but your initial tone was very against people who buy season passes.never mind, though. We won't bicker on that.
The thing here is this: "But I do maintain that buying stuff before you know anything tangible about it is poor judgement."
What would be tangible for you? On what CAN I base my decision to purchase a Season Pass? :/
Company: "Folks, we'll be doing couple of map packs throughout the year, each will cost X MSP, but if you give us [bla] MSP now, you get it all for [bla] % less".
^ this is how it goes for now and I really don't see what could change? IMHO, if they layout a detailed plan for the DLC program then everyone would cry: "a ha! you see? money grabbing bastards are ripping us off with DLCs" , etc. (you see my point?)
I see this really plainly: I like the game, I like it's multiplayer and I want to continue playing it so Season Pass seems like the best option for me. Nothing more, nothing less.
But after this shit? *sigh* I really don't know what to say. I hope it's an isolated incident (at least for me it is because, like I said, Gears 3 worked fine and I got my money's worth).
I understand why people see a good proposition in it. After all, you just bought this shiny new product, and there is content upgrades coming down the road, might as well just get them all at a discount:
Problem for me:
-I'm a very conservative consumer. I evaluate every purchase a hundred times, even small stuff. Sometimes this ends up detrimental to me (missing opportunities) but mostly I'm saving myself a headache. I know this sounds like I'm about 60 years old, but that's just how I was raised, and being a student really makes you turn those cents over and over.
- DLC is mostly of varying quality. In my experience, DLC support for any game has never warranted the purchase of all DLC packs.
- I rarely play an MP game regularly for more than a month before losing interest (usually after a month, everyone is done experimenting, and games become predictable and boring, as well as exploits-cheats-boosters becoming an annoying reality.
- You can still buy a Season Pass once one or more pieces of DLC are released, so you can still save money, while having a better idea about how serious the company is about actually providing DLC in a timely fashion and about the general quality of it.
Again, I never intended on calling anyone an idiot. Doing something irrational doesn't make anyone an idiot. If so everyone on this planet, and everyone who ever lived and will ever live is an idiot.
But buying into such schemes, even if you're convinced about the benefits, only makes you the customer responsible for any frustrations. You gave them your money allready, and thanks to the legal grey area that is Digital Distribution, they can deliver whatever they want, regardless of initial promise or customer expectation. Did I forget to mention, that they can revoke your rights to get this content at any time, without you having any say in it? Without you having any legal ground to stand on?
We love halo and we will be buying the map packs on day 1 anyway. Saving a few bucks and getting all map packs is not a bad idea at all. This is MS fault not the customers. None of us was expecting this to happen including MS. The right thing to do now is to compensate those customers.
Nope, downloading it myself right now, living in the UK. When I purchased my copy, the staff at the shop, Game put in my bag the code to unlock the specialisations.
Note for other people, download it from the in-game marketplace, not from the dashboard.
Penguins&PolarBears
Member
So I'm asking for this game for Christmas, should I be requesting the Limited Edition or regular version?
The LE is now $60 more, but I don't want to have to buy the map packs myself down the line.
The LE is now $60 more, but I don't want to have to buy the map packs myself down the line.
Yep.
And he'll meet with the lawyers today, and explain his plan to use the Xbox DRM to revoke access to the Crimson maps from people who got them for free.
And then the lawyers will FREAK. THE FUCK. OUT. Especially those who have any non-US knowledge.
And then Xbox Support's line will change again by this time tomorrow.
"As part of our new "make it up as you go along" promotion, Halo 4 purchasers who obtained the Crimson Map Pack without paying can now keep it in perpetuity, as our thank you!"
LE is not worth $60 more. I'm sure you can find the standard edition for less than $40 over Christmas.
LE is absolutely not worth it. It wasn't worth it when it was $40 more, and it's sure as hell not worth it at $60 extra. Sadly, I only found this out after buying it myself. :/ First time I've ever actively regretted buying an LE.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
For me it was a trial and error thing. It looks good on paper, especially for a game you know it will be "worth" it for. Then you do it...then you get screwed over with something like this or short/shitty dlc.
But yeah, everyones warnings here are warranted. Its probably best to steer away from season passes.
MythicReclaimer
Member
Wait....you can get the first map pack for free? How? I want a freebie!
Supposedly it is only "free" until December 18 when you will then be required to buy the Crimson Pack DLC in order to keep playing on those maps. Essentially a trial version of DLC.
This is something that Microsoft just created over the last few days to seemingly cover up a mistake on their end.
I am assuming this is to combat the idea of having to compensate the "season pass" buyers otherwise they would be paying for content that was essentially free to most everyone else but them.
Man.. I feel very, very sorry for people that bought the Season Pass. It's such a big disrespect from MS and 343 part with the people that believed and suported the game from the beggining.
And now lying that "it's all part of the plan" makes it much worse.
I want to see if 343 will even touch the subject on this weeks Bulletin.
And now lying that "it's all part of the plan" makes it much worse.
I want to see if 343 will even touch the subject on this weeks Bulletin.
r_c_takedown
Neo Member
I wish they would just talk to their own damn community about these things, instead of just ignoring it/ making stuff up.
Really, really bad PR coming from the H4 team.
Really, really bad PR coming from the H4 team.
Getting the map pack for free was a surprise, but there's nothing 343 can offer to compel me to play this game. I've enjoyed pretty much all the Halo games except for ODST, but in my opinion even that was better then 4. Nothing in Halo 4 is remarkable or even memorable. A real disappointment.
Steve o 3000
Banned
that's cool. i still play for hours every night. even with this screw up, hopefully it brings in some new players wanting to take advantage of the free maps.
gaming_noob
Member
I never buy Seasons Pass like many others... I'm happy we can play the maps for free until the 18th.
mysteriousmage09
Member
Stop supporting these shitty practices.
So apparently, you had to try and enter the Crimson playlist in order to get it for free? Just my luck. I never clicked on the playlist (since I didn't have the maps) and my XBL Gold expired last night. I already went ahead and snagged a deal for a 12 month gold subscription, but it won't be here for another 5-6 days :-/
I would just go ahead and create another gamer tag, but you have to enter you CC info now in order to activate the trial and I don't really feel like doing that right now (unless I get really desperate).
How long is it gonna be available for free?
I would just go ahead and create another gamer tag, but you have to enter you CC info now in order to activate the trial and I don't really feel like doing that right now (unless I get really desperate).
How long is it gonna be available for free?
No, you had to:
1) not buy the season pass
2) play Halo 4 within the first two weeks
3) get the specialization unlock code from Microsoft
4) use said code
Well how do you get the specialization code? Because I played Halo 4 the day it was released and I never bought a season pass.
It was emailed to people under the title ""Here is your gift from Xbox LIVE." Those that didn't get that email and made it known they didn't get said email got the code sent to their Xbox Live accounts vis Messages.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Halo 3 reigns supreme.
MythicReclaimer
Member
Check your Live or Hotmail email associated with your gamertag.
You should have also received a message through Xbox Live so check your messages through your dashboard or at Xbox.com
Save your money, son. Get the standard edition. Even if you buy the season pass it will only cost you $25. 40 + 25 = 65. That's less than $100.
I'm confused. Why does the game need a player boost? I thought Halo is the most played online MP on xbox? (maybe less than COD)
Hmmmm.....the only email I got from Live was something about adding a security proof.
Fake edit: I'm reading here that some people still didn't get it. And even here, more people are complaining about not getting codes.
Heh, this is the first time I'm hearing about a code that I should have received.
It sticks around in the top 10, but hasn't been up top in 5 years, at least.
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
You're supposed to get the specialisations early if you bought the LE?
I do not have those :/
I don't begrudge anyone free maps, though.
I do not have those :/
I don't begrudge anyone free maps, though.
I didn't buy a Season Pass, I bought a collector's edition. I didn't even realize that we were getting a season pass. This is pretty cool, IMO. The more people that get the maps for free, the less the player-base is split.
In any case, I still don't get how specializations work.
LOL....I found my code (or at least the email that is supposed to contain the code). It was linked to the email address that I used when I first signed up with Xbox Live.....like a thousand years ago. I was just skimming that thread and found this post:
So I did that and was amazed that an email address that I hadn't used in years was listed as my contact email. I never would have even though to check there.
The code was never sent to my dashboard, however. But whatever.
So I did that and was amazed that an email address that I hadn't used in years was listed as my contact email. I never would have even though to check there.
The code was never sent to my dashboard, however. But whatever.
Thanks for making this thread. I actually had to download a Patch, go to Matchmaking and only there I saw an option to get the Maps for 0 MS Points and I'm now downloading for free.
I have the Limited Edition by the way. Will there be anything else for LE owners? Thanks in advance.
I have the Limited Edition by the way. Will there be anything else for LE owners? Thanks in advance.
Z_Y
Member
snoopeasystreet
Member
Ugh! Can't find my spec code anywhere. Looks like I didn't get one. What's the protocol for rectifying this? Ring MS support?
OK, ummm....so apparently, the code was sent to a temp account on for an old Xbox that I don't even have anymore.
Can I just redeem the code by typing it in on my main account (Xbox Live Guide > Games & Apps > Redeem Code) instead of hitting the redeem code button online?
EDIT: Nevermind, it worked. I just typed it in. Free map pack am get!
You might have to do what I did. Check my previous post.
Can I just redeem the code by typing it in on my main account (Xbox Live Guide > Games & Apps > Redeem Code) instead of hitting the redeem code button online?
EDIT: Nevermind, it worked. I just typed it in. Free map pack am get!
You might have to do what I did. Check my previous post.
im in the same boat as you. i think we out of luck. Xbox account was linked to older email I can't access. Really sucks.
If you have a code you should be able to enter into marketplace. I dont even have the code.
Kydd BlaZe
Member
Since it's release, Halo 4 has been the second most played game on XBL. Behind MW3 it's first week of release, and now right behind Black Ops II.
My god, I can't identify with any of the ridiculous venom the Halo community is spewing at this game.
It could certainly use some Forge maps put into matchmaking, but otherwise I love it.
(Though I am mildly regretful I bought the season pass now. I'm sure you rage-monkeys will terrorize them into to doing something to recompense, though.)
It could certainly use some Forge maps put into matchmaking, but otherwise I love it.
(Though I am mildly regretful I bought the season pass now. I'm sure you rage-monkeys will terrorize them into to doing something to recompense, though.)
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
This is so easy to fix, if you redeemed a season pass, LE or bought the standalone map pass MS should award you 800 msp. Don't they have an idea how much good will that would bring?
SmokinGunZ1981
Member
I bought the game on day of release and played a lot for the first week or so but I don't seem to have received the code.
Just checked my xbox account and I have no other email addresses registered other than my primary one.
Am I meant to do anything else to access the code?
Just checked my xbox account and I have no other email addresses registered other than my primary one.
Am I meant to do anything else to access the code?
Are you inside or outside the US? If outside, you're out of luck, as it was a US-only thing. If inside, then you should probably contact Xbox support about it.
SmokinGunZ1981
Member
Diddy Kong
Banned
Downloading them now for free. I feel bad for the people who got screwed though :/
Steve o 3000
Banned
Check your spam email or look in your download history in your account settings to see if the code was already redeemed somehow and download it again.
I got a message from live a few days after they started releasing the codes apologizing for the delay and they gave me my code...sadly I already got a code from a fellow gaffer so I had an extra code to give to a friend. It has been a mess.
Thanks again for the code, FyreWulff!