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Originally Posted by mwestep Hopefully we will be able to set up a forum on this. http://caggamesharing.aforumfree.com/index.htm But I am not sure who to talk to, and maybe someone here might know who I can talk to to maybe getting something set up. Do any of you guys have questions/comments/concerns? Something that should get ironed out before we make this "official"?

I'm a mod on that forum, I can get you guys setup if you'd like. I just need the 5 people to (a) signup at the forum, (b) I'll need a list of the people who signup so I can make a forum for them.

Originally Posted by Dr. Strangepork Thanks for putting this together, mwestep. Since I'm new to the PS3 community, getting my MGS4 bundle last month, my concern surrounds my ability to get access to games that may already be pretty popular in the group and everyone already has. For instance, will I have trouble getting something like Super Stardust HD (a very popular/good PSN game I'm told) because everyone else already has it? I can see the challenge getting people to buy things they already own. So do we just say spend the group's $$ only on stuff released after the team is formed? Also, are we only talking about PS3 games? I have a PSP but am less interested in what the PSN store has to offer for the PSP. Thanks again. Dr. SP

Just for reference on my situation, I already have PJM+ expansion, SSHD and the solo expansion (no real interest in multiplayer), Tekken, and Pain (I could go either way on the amusement park thing). I also don't have a PSP so no interest at all in that stuff.

Originally Posted by bigdsinferno i would like to start up a group like that too. i don't want to continue add a new account for each game expansion. I would be willing to get all the bigger upcoming games, we just need to make sure we find people who won't flake out.

I haven't done this before, but it sounds like it has been messy in the past. I wonder if any team has played with the idea of setting up definition about what would be spent. For instance, a team could have a rule that "we expect to have a $25 buy in per member and spend an amount not to exceed $xxx without approval of the team."

When we start saying "bigger games" and other terms that are left to interpretation I wonder if that is where the problems start. Also, many teams seem to have open-ended timelines. Perhaps a team could set up a "potential expiration date" meaning the initial commitment is, let's say, a year and then a member could get out with less guilt at that point. Or the team could keep going. If we believe Sony when they say the PS3 will have a 10 year life, then there a lot of PSN action ahead. It may unreasonable to leave it open as "forever."

Just a thought off the top of my head. Like I said, I'm new to this sharing biz.



Dr. SP

I want ELEFUNK when that comes out

Originally Posted by bigdsinferno i would like to start up a group like that too. i don't want to continue add a new account for each game expansion. I would be willing to get all the bigger upcoming games, we just need to make sure we find people who won't flake out.

I would be interested in something longterm now that we know there are only 16 max user accounts available on the system. We have to find people who can access their paypal without issues and who don't mind buying a game they're not personally interested in for the group's sake. Like, let's say I have no interest in Pain, I'll still put down the $2.50 no problem cause I know that maybe some other guys aren't too hot on Everyday Shooter but they'll buy in for the same reason, and if we get a strong 5 it's only like $2.50 for each game.

I'm down for any new game/expansion, and the older ones too. PSN Whiskey69

Originally Posted by Mojimbo I would be interested in something longterm now that we know there are only 16 max user accounts available on the system. We have to find people who can access their paypal without issues and who don't mind buying a game they're not personally interested in for the group's sake. Like, let's say I have no interest in Pain, I'll still put down the $2.50 no problem cause I know that maybe some other guys aren't too hot on Everyday Shooter but they'll buy in for the same reason, and if we get a strong 5 it's only like $2.50 for each game.

16 is the max...oh shit. How much will this cost upfront, I might be up for this too.

I'm up for one of those long term groups buying pretty much every new release, whoever is going to put the next one together just add me to your group. PSN is Doppy.

I do agree that it is unrealistic that something will be "forever"... but I am hoping somewhere around 1-2 years in the group... possibly longer, just really depending on how things go.

Issues will arise that are beyond our control, and we will just have to work with that as we go along.

Originally Posted by Mojimbo I would be interested in something longterm now that we know there are only 16 max user accounts available on the system. We have to find people who can access their paypal without issues and who don't mind buying a game they're not personally interested in for the group's sake. Like, let's say I have no interest in Pain, I'll still put down the $2.50 no problem cause I know that maybe some other guys aren't too hot on Everyday Shooter but they'll buy in for the same reason, and if we get a strong 5 it's only like $2.50 for each game.

agreed. let's start a long term group up then. i really haven't a problem buying a game i'm not too interested in, if it's in the best interest of keeping the group moving. Maybe set a cap of $20 dollars per game (not that games above $20 would be shareable, anyhow). With 5 people, 20 dollars would be.. what? less than $5 each with paypal fees? Sounds great to me.

i'm trying to think of a way we can have a better chance that someone won't just decide to leave the group at the drop of a hat. maybe only include people who have a lengthy history on CAG?

Originally Posted by bigdsinferno agreed. let's start a long term group up then. i really haven't a problem buying a game i'm not too interested in, if it's in the best interest of keeping the group moving. Maybe set a cap of $20 dollars per game (not that games above $20 would be shareable, anyhow). With 5 people, 20 dollars would be.. what? less than $5 each with paypal fees? Sounds great to me. i'm trying to think of a way we can have a better chance that someone won't just decide to leave the group at the drop of a hat. maybe only include people who have a lengthy history on CAG?

Ya, that's a concern - what if people just drop from the group.

I also would like to join a group if it were only for new releases. Don't really fancy the idea of buying something I already have, even considering the cheap price of it all. I would like to focus more on future releases. Not necessarily everything that comes up, but instead have a vote where 3 out of 5 means we should buy it.

I don't know about other people but I would definitely be in it for the long haul, especially with all the future games that have my interest. Ratchet, Last Man, Eden, Elefunk, Fat Princess, etc.

Having a lengthy history won't guarantee people won't leave, and it excludes people like me that just came here. As I've been trying to say, I would love to get into one, or multiple long-term groups. Even if it would be one for Rock Band songs, one for new games, and one for older games, it would still be cool. The kids love Rock Band, but jesus it gets expensive trying to get the songs by yourself - leaves me with little money for games I want to play.

I've just dropped another 10 today on more RB tracks, so yes, my desire to join long-term groups is very high.

whats the account limit by teh way, sicne all this talk about a long term group.

also, about the old sshd group, I dont really want the next add on, since its a mp only one, but I said we'd get it so I'm committed to do it and to save some people an extra account. Jsut pm me or paypal me whatever. I'll buy it soon.

Originally Posted by mwestep Alright, here is the deal. Both Me (mwestep) and Happy would like to get a group going that will buy most (if not all) of the worthwhile PSN games. Games that cost $10 (or $15 in rare cases) and under are dirt cheap split 5 ways. If anyone that has a mindset like this, and wouldn't mind putting forth a small amount for games that you might not want (if everyone in the group decides that they dont want it, then makes no sense to buy it), PM me or Happy and maybe we can get something going. The point of this group is just to have one account for the five people in it that will be able to get almost everything and anything for the future of PSN, so it will cut down on extra account sharing for one or two more games, and so you won't reach your maximum account limit on your ps3.

I'm in like Flynn since I'm close to 16.

Originally Posted by V4oLDbOY whats the account limit by teh way, sicne all this talk about a long term group.

I tested it recently and each PS3 can have up to 16 unique users maximum.

Originally Posted by StrandedBrit I tested it recently and each PS3 can have up to 16 unique users maximum.

ehhh, sort of weak. I got like 9-10 considering I have a few region accounts, like japan and UK. Hmmm if i delete them they dont count towards the limit right? So I can just add them/delete them as I please if I want to dl something from the japan store or something.

You can add and delete all you want, but if you delete one that you downloaded a game off then that game will also deactivate. I.E. if you delete the one you downloaded SSHD off then you'll no longer be able to play the game.

Yeah, staying in long term is definately a concern, as is dishonest people.

But I sent a pm to everyone in our little "group" and just waiting for response back to hopefully get a subforum going and get this moving.

sent you back mwestep.. I'm all for a "buy in" to show that I'm in for it. I just want to give you a heads up that I am moving at the end of this month so I may be off the grid (no internet) for a week or two. The soon we set this up and I can buy in the better, that way I can be apart of the community. I don't want to miss out on this long term group =D. I joined late last year but I have 1400 posts.. so I hope I'm trustworthy.

Hey all. I am looking to join a group here. I am about to buy a game, and would like to benefit from this sharing. Is there any game I should buy in particular that would help a group out or anything?
I also buy lots of Rock Band DLC.

Please let me know what to do to get in on this.