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Etzell · 04-21-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GenghisTron

But then you'd be actively contributing to the degradation of the video game industry.

Yes. The once-beautiful and inspirational video game industry.

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Originally Posted by Sh4x

Well, you wouldn't pay less if you play more obviously, maybe I didn't make myself clear on that one. I meant that the cost per minute would be a little less if you play like you have no life so in the end you would still pay more than normal but not an insane amount.

It's kinda how cell phones work anyways so... maybe it could be applied to games that require an internet connexion to play, like WoW for instance.

All I know is that it would be great for trying out games for a while without having to pay 60 bucks just to finally play a couple hours.

I dunno. I still think people would find ways to say they're incentivizing you to play for 30 hours a week vs your "usual" (absurd) 25 hours, to bump you into the next lower level.

GenghisTron · 04-21-2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Etzell

Yes. The once-beautiful and inspirational video game industry.

Oh wait... because I said that?

Wait no. I actually didn't.

Nice try.

Circuitous · 04-21-2010, 09:39 AM

lol implications

So sensitive on this forum lately. Etzell wins the point.

GenghisTron · 04-21-2010, 09:48 AM

If you understood the English language, you'd clearly see that saying 'actively contributing to the degradation of x' does not have anything to do with the state of x in the past, or currently. If you think I'm making an implication, then, that's your subjective opinion. The simple fact is, I made no implication, just because you think I did, doesn't make it so.

Etzell put words in my mouth, and now you're repeating his fallacy. If you're cognitively dissonant, then yes, Etzell 'wins the point'. However, back on Earth....

I'm aware Circuitous is most likely trolling

stray kitten · 04-21-2010, 04:22 PM

Everything · 04-21-2010, 04:35 PM

1234

Innoc · 04-21-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazycarl

Innoc: Where ya going? On yer cruise?

Mexican Riviera for a week. Downside is...we're taking the kids... Hawaii in October is just for the wife and I though.

BTW, I think the whole incremental income model for gaming is brilliant...the companies are, ultimately, driven by profit. It's just that I am not even remotely close to the target demographic for MMOs.

Etzell · 04-21-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisTron

If you understood the English language, you'd clearly see that saying 'actively contributing to the degradation of x' does not have anything to do with the state of x in the past, or currently. If you think I'm making an implication, then, that's your subjective opinion. The simple fact is, I made no implication, just because you think I did, doesn't make it so.

So, what about the word degrade has nothing to do with how something was in the past?

Because, I'm pretty sure that that's how the word works in the English language. Let's consult an outsider. Why, hello, Dictionary.com!

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Originally Posted by Dictionary.com

de·grade [...] 1. to lower in dignity or estimation; bring into contempt: He felt they were degrading him by making him report to the supervisor.
2. to lower in character or quality; debase.
3. to reduce (someone) to a lower rank, degree, etc.; deprive of office, rank, status, or title, esp. as a punishment: degraded from director to assistant director.
4. to reduce in amount, strength, intensity, etc.

Skanky Butterpuss · 04-21-2010, 08:13 PM

ahhhh it never gets old

KubeDawg · 04-21-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisTron

But then you'd be actively contributing to the degradation of the video game industry.

haha, if I made even a fraction of 50 million in 2 hours, I'd be quite content, and not feel in any way bad, because with bad, there is always good. If we didn't have stupid people, who would we have to let us know we're smart? Yin and yang.

Circuitous · 04-21-2010, 10:35 PM

Genghis I just don't know what to do with you. Etzell, two points.

Bridget · 04-21-2010, 11:16 PM

When GenghisTron said "But then you'd be actively contributing to the degradation of the video game industry." he was merely mentioning the progressive status of the video game industry. He made no implication of the past status of the industry. For all you guys know, he could believe that the video game industry has always been in the dumps, but that still doesn't stop him from being irritated that it's getting even worse.

Degrade does mean to decrease in quality, but that's all it fucking says. It is purely progressive. It says absolutely nothing about the status of the particular thing before it started. I could say 'My health is degrading.' and you would be correct that my health was better comparatively before it started getting worse, but that doesn't necessarily mean my health was generally all sunshine and rainbows beforehand. If you came to that conclusion, it would be your own opinion. Stop putting words in people's mouths and better spend that time looking over a book on reading comprehension.

GenghisTron · 04-21-2010, 11:17 PM

I guess it's my fault half the FF forums don't understand English. Oh well.

GenghisTron · 04-21-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Etzell

So, what about the word degrade has nothing to do with how something was in the past?

Because, I'm pretty sure that that's how the word works in the English language. Let's consult an outsider. Why, hello, Dictionary.com!

This is embarassing, how can you be so stupid...?

**Crazycarl** · 04-22-2010, 03:11 AM

They offered something for sale at a certain price. 2 million people apparently thought it was worth the price and bought it. I don't understand how this reflects poorly on the game industry or the MMO industry at all.

$25 is not that much money. I think it's an outrageous amount for a pretend star-horse, but compared to the amount of valuable time people put into these games for similar rewards, it's a good deal.

GenghisTron · 04-22-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazycarl

They offered something for sale at a certain price. 2 million people apparently thought it was worth the price and bought it. I don't understand how this reflects poorly on the game industry or the MMO industry at all.

$25 is not that much money. I think it's an outrageous amount for a pretend star-horse, but compared to the amount of valuable time people put into these games for similar rewards, it's a good deal.

There's like hundreds of pets. I could see if there was something really cool about the pet, like it gave you stats, or some functionality, but there's plenty of pets that are cooler, and you can buy them for a few gold on the AH.

It's just dumb :/

04-21-2010, 09:39 AM	#23
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	lol implications So sensitive on this forum lately. Etzell wins the point. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

04-21-2010, 09:48 AM	#24
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	If you understood the English language, you'd clearly see that saying 'actively contributing to the degradation of x' does not have anything to do with the state of x in the past, or currently. If you think I'm making an implication, then, that's your subjective opinion. The simple fact is, I made no implication, just because you think I did, doesn't make it so. Etzell put words in my mouth, and now you're repeating his fallacy. If you're cognitively dissonant, then yes, Etzell 'wins the point'. However, *back on Earth....* I'm aware Circuitous is most likely trolling __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm Last edited by GenghisTron; 04-21-2010 at 09:51 AM.

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04-21-2010, 10:35 PM	#31
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Genghis I just don't know what to do with you. Etzell, two points. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

04-21-2010, 11:16 PM	#32
Bridget Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: AVD Affiliations: TALOS Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	When GenghisTron said "But then you'd be actively contributing to the degradation of the video game industry." he was merely mentioning the progressive status of the video game industry. He made no implication of the past status of the industry. For all you guys know, he could believe that the video game industry has always been in the dumps, but that still doesn't stop him from being irritated that it's getting even worse. Degrade does mean to decrease in quality, but that's all it fucking says. It is purely progressive. It says absolutely nothing about the status of the particular thing before it started. I could say 'My health is degrading.' and you would be correct that my health was better comparatively before it started getting worse, but that doesn't necessarily mean my health was generally all sunshine and rainbows beforehand. If you came to that conclusion, it would be your own opinion. Stop putting words in people's mouths and better spend that time looking over a book on reading comprehension. Last edited by Bridget; 04-21-2010 at 11:36 PM.

04-21-2010, 11:17 PM	#33
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	I guess it's my fault half the FF forums don't understand English. Oh well. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

04-22-2010, 03:11 AM	#35
Crazycarl D&A Member Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 31 Times	They offered something for sale at a certain price. 2 million people apparently thought it was worth the price and bought it. I don't understand how this reflects poorly on the game industry or the MMO industry at all. $25 is not that much money. I think it's an outrageous amount for a pretend star-horse, but compared to the amount of valuable time people put into these games for similar rewards, it's a good deal.

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