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Update: Shadow of War does not require internet connection to play
- Thread starter Alexander DeLarge
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AgentLampshade
Member
Wow, it's like they're actively trying to dissuade me from buying the game.
Wait, are you saying the game doesn't have an internet requirement to start the game and play it normally?
Edit: I'm seeing some of the attempts to clarify. I can't take this at face value, given the impression of the original question/answer sequence. If the publisher can simply put out a statement saying basically "the game is fully playable offline, as per the previous game, but you'll need an active internet connection to access [loot chests]," I'll be a very happy camper. IF THAT'S TRUE, it should be incredibly easy to say. It should have been simple to say in the first place.
tiebreaker
Member
Kinda expected because of loot box. Not touching it either way.
If you can play the game offline, then what's the uproar for? Maybe that's why in those same forums there's no uproar over the online thing. Just the loot stuff.
I dont get this fake outrage about a game that required an internet connection....
Its 2017 everything is connected on the internet, even my weight scale got an internet connection!!!
If i play games on steam, guess what i need an internet connection to download the game. If i want to play multiplayers games i think i also need an internet connection....
What is the problem?
Its 2017 everything is connected on the internet, even my weight scale got an internet connection!!!
If i play games on steam, guess what i need an internet connection to download the game. If i want to play multiplayers games i think i also need an internet connection....
What is the problem?
serenewarfare
Banned
Do you mean to tell me NeoGAF had a freak out thread over a misconception?
I'm stunned.
CecilRousso
Member
Always online for a game like this? Sounds weird. Must be some missunderstanding.
But if true, it's a slippery slope to just accept bullcrap like that, that really shouldn't be in the game, just because you don't see a practical problem for you right then.
The game sells lottery loot boxes.
- That's fine, I don't have to buy them. And if I do, lottery is exciting.
The game has an always online requirement
- That's ok, I'm always online.
The game will have excessive DRM.
- NP, I'm not a pirate.
The game will require you to provide a valid credit card even if you don't intend to buy anything.
- Don't see the issue, I have a credit card.
Arrows for your bow is not included, they're micro transactions now.
- So? I prefer swords anyway.
The game will require you to enter a captcha everytime you start it.
- That's fine, I'm not a bot.
Everytime you die ingame, the game will post a Game of Thrones spoiler for you.
- So? Studies have shown that spoilers enhance the experience anyway.
But if true, it's a slippery slope to just accept bullcrap like that, that really shouldn't be in the game, just because you don't see a practical problem for you right then.
The game sells lottery loot boxes.
- That's fine, I don't have to buy them. And if I do, lottery is exciting.
The game has an always online requirement
- That's ok, I'm always online.
The game will have excessive DRM.
- NP, I'm not a pirate.
The game will require you to provide a valid credit card even if you don't intend to buy anything.
- Don't see the issue, I have a credit card.
Arrows for your bow is not included, they're micro transactions now.
- So? I prefer swords anyway.
The game will require you to enter a captcha everytime you start it.
- That's fine, I'm not a bot.
Everytime you die ingame, the game will post a Game of Thrones spoiler for you.
- So? Studies have shown that spoilers enhance the experience anyway.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
At this point it just needs a shit PC port to complete the Unholy Triforce of Modern Gaming.
Vital Tundra
Member
WB continues to be the worst publisher.
tiebreaker
Member
I need the original.
You won't be able to play an always online game when their servers are down or your internet is.
Meanwhile, a normal offline game i still can be played.
It's really not that fucken hard.
Gamezone
Gold Member
Someone read the entire thread in OP. Post the other posts regarding offline play and shut this down. I'm at work on my mobile at the moment.
It as if there are people who have shit internet or don't have it at all.
Ivellios
Member
Unfortunately, I think not only it will be a sucess but they will probably make a ton of money with the loot boxes
I hope im wrong
UberTag
Member
I imagine it's from Metroid 3DS thread.
could you please share the source for this statement?
Gamezone
Gold Member
If people bothered reading more posts in the source thread.
TheGameshark
Member
Hopefully it's just a misunderstanding from their PR
If not Jesus Christ WB
If not Jesus Christ WB
It's in the OP.
One of the guys on the forum even asks if the money he acquires while playing offline will transfer to the online. The answer is yes, so it's possible to play offline.
NullPointer
Member
To be honest its easy to be confused by some of the community manager's answers because he doesn't quote the question being answered.
But I did find a CM post in that thread that referenced offline:
Which would be a strange answer if the game didn't allow any offline play.MonolithJared (Community Specialist) said:
But considering the articles and forum posts about this topic I'd expect them to make the game's offline/online status clear enough shortly.
i alredy did, and at the same time i looked at the Steam page and at the bottom it says we need broadband connection and not the usual "one time authentication".
lets all hope they do and that the message is that we can play it offline.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
It's a breath of fresh air seeing this turn into a meme. God bless you Gaf.
NullPointer
Member
Does it say that for Shadow of Mordor as well? That game had some optional multiplayer elements.
If you follow the links in the OP the CM speaks about offline play which i doubt he‘d do if it’s always online
So does Shadow of Mordor
AlexFlame116
Member
Guys you can play offline. I think.
Man why did they have to implement a freaking loot box system?
Man why did they have to implement a freaking loot box system?
PhilipDoesMatter
Member
I'll pass.
oh yeah, youre right it does, thats very confusing, i looked at many of my games and at most they only say the one time thing(if they are single player), i also looked at Mad Max and it has no mention about this.
thats one the first things i did, even if it was very hard to because they dont have quotes and all, what really worried me was the Steam page, but since they did the same for Mordor i guess there is hope.
Shil Pencer
Member
This will end up being a typical Gaf overreaction
Aizen.S.Kennedy
Banned
I'm cool with this. I've been always online for the last 10 years now so whateva. As for servers being shutdown eventually I'm only gunna play this one time like most single player games so.
I'm waiting for a sale anyway because I have too much to play during this time tho.
I'm waiting for a sale anyway because I have too much to play during this time tho.
NullPointer
Member
OK, the article referenced in the OP has been updated with info from the Monolith community manager via Discord.
[url]http://wccftech.com/monolith-shadow-...ires-internet/[/URL]
He says that, "at the moment the game is playable offline".
Of course that "at the moment" part isn't the best way to put something if you want to shut this always-online talk down.
[url]http://wccftech.com/monolith-shadow-...ires-internet/[/URL]
He says that, "at the moment the game is playable offline".
Of course that "at the moment" part isn't the best way to put something if you want to shut this always-online talk down.
Gamezone
Gold Member
Oh god....
It has nothing to do with terrible connections. Some of us have actually experienced weeks of being without Internet thanks to circumstances beyond our control and not being able to play a single player game in that time to expel the boredom because "it has to be always online" is fucking insane and stupid.
Gamezone
Gold Member
Assassin's Creed was perfectly playable offline with this shit.
oh man, that "at the moment" is not what we wanted to hear...
if the game ends up being always online, yes it will be a big deal, there is no valid reason at all, it also does not bring any benefit to us consumers.
theonerayman
Member
as long as the game can be played offline normally, I don't care about having to connect to buy loot boxes that I will never buy anyways.