The guns do sound amazing. More akin to battlefield and less pew pew pew that COD is known for.looks like the alpha went live last nite. I've been having a blast playing it. The guns feel great and they sound awesome! New graphics engine is definitely a step up also. Best mix of battlefield 4 and cod.
Excellent post, but u will still have these 20iq guys come in here and try to argue that it's cosmetic only and "Reeeee doant tell me how to spend my hard earned money!!!!". They basically don't have the capacity to fully understand the problem of predatory mtx and it's ramifications on society and the industry.The "all cosmetics" argument will be never ending Im afraid since each side has very valid points. That's why it's the same brick-wall dead end argument every time;
On one hand it can be viewed as its own separate entity parallel to the actual game; there is a dedicated team of graphic designers solely propped up to make shiny trinkets, and by paying for them, they keep making them. You bought the game they worked hard on, and this is extra optional stuff for the *cough* - enthusiast. It's extra-curricular, so to speak. Bona fide DLC in MOST cases.
I say most because, as others correctly point out, eventually these shady publishers add in pay to win items after the critics have their say and move on, rendering this post moot (lol)
On the other, video games are primarily cosmetic - VIDEO game. Graphics, including eye candy and artistry, are part of the development process, end product, and overall experience. Saying it doesn't matter because it's "just cosmetic" doesn't make much sense because the entirety of a game's artistic vision is literally based on making cosmetically-attractive assets. Selling them after the fact is a hard pill for paying customers to swallow i.e. just how many of these assets were deliberately held back to be sold later?
I work in public schools and with many k-6 children; there's a huge point to be made on the psychological and social aspects of these Fortnite skins and whatnot. All these kids "made fun of me" because "OMG MR R ONLY HAS HIS DEFAULT SKIN" and I've heard countless stories of kids being shunned from groups for not getting the new season pass skins or w/e the hell it is they require as a right of passage. This ultimately puts pressure on the parents to either decline to pay for such trivial digital goods, or give in so the child isn't left out.
Just my 2 cents. Or more like $2.02 at this point.
Did you read that post your responding too? Seriously?its just a form of entertainment. don't like it? don't buy it. Same reason I dont buy EA games. COD is just a mindless fun. I haven't paid more than 30bux on a new game in years and don't intend to pay 60bux for this one. I'm pretty sure before Christmas this game can be found for 30bux, just like how I picked up blackops 4 for 29bux and battlefield v for 19bux last year.
so adult of youSurprised at the amount of soy boys that are still defending cod. Well, not really. It's how they've kept up their business even after years of severely declining games.
And lol at the guy above. Nobody even watches Jim Sterling, dude is an idiot, but blaming someone for inciting hate on cod (most people hate cod nowadays) is the same as saying "Orange man bad, he inspires everything bad". Grow up.
I thought this was a somewhat "adult" forum? Adults shouldnt be playing cod in the first place let alone defending it.
I don’t understand how letting people enjoy the games they want to play isn’t the adult thing to do.Surprised at the amount of soy boys that are still defending cod. Well, not really. It's how they've kept up their business even after years of severely declining games.
And lol at the guy above. Nobody even watches Jim Sterling, dude is an idiot, but blaming someone for inciting hate on cod (most people hate cod nowadays) is the same as saying "Orange man bad, he inspires everything bad". Grow up.
I thought this was a somewhat "adult" forum? Adults shouldnt be playing cod in the first place let alone defending it.
Adults shouldn't be telling other adults what they cannot play. Not that I think you're an adult, given the rest of that post and others you've made on this site.Adults shouldnt be playing cod in the first place let alone defending it.
I'm assuming you are not an adult then judging by that response.Surprised at the amount of soy boys that are still defending cod. Well, not really. It's how they've kept up their business even after years of severely declining games.
And lol at the guy above. Nobody even watches Jim Sterling, dude is an idiot, but blaming someone for inciting hate on cod (most people hate cod nowadays) is the same as saying "Orange man bad, he inspires everything bad". Grow up.
I thought this was a somewhat "adult" forum? Adults shouldnt be playing cod in the first place let alone defending it.
You are literally the one person who brought up Jim Sterling, as if he has a monopoly on ideas.The majority of this thread about a free game alpha is from two people who will never buy the game and hate CoD. They don’t even have any original thoughts or points and are just parroting Jim Sterling.
Unreal that people put that much energy into being upset by something other people like.
Are you shitting me? You literally called someone an Activision shill for daring defend people who like CoD.You are literally the one person who brought up Jim Sterling, as if he has a monopoly on ideas.
We may unintentionally parrot his thoughts, but unlike you, we have thoughts.
I mean if you and anyone else likes CoD, that's fine. I got no beef with that, nor did I say anything about hating on CoD.
You need to stop getting so upset. No one should be this passionate about Call Of Duty. You might actually be paid since you're defending it so hard.Are you shitting me? You literally called someone an Activision shill for daring defend people who like CoD.
I know you’re parroting Jim Sterling because I’m also a fan of his. However, unlike you, I have the cranial capacity for critical thinking. I can formulate my own opinion and choose to play games that you and others may not like.
Again, STFU and let people play what they want. It’s ing crazy how much you and the other guy spent railing against a game you have no intention of playing.
God, you are so dumb it hurts. Like seriously, you are one of the dumbest muthaas I ever seen on this site since it launched in 2003 or whatever.Are you shitting me? You literally called someone an Activision shill for daring defend people who like CoD.
I know you’re parroting Jim Sterling because I’m also a fan of his. However, unlike you, I have the cranial capacity for critical thinking. I can formulate my own opinion and choose to play games that you and others may not like.
Again, STFU and let people play what they want. It’s ing crazy how much you and the other guy spent railing against a game you have no intention of playing.
Best post in this thread.
He called that guy an activision shill because the guy was pathetically unable to actually make a coherent argument. He just kept repeating the cosmetic only BS that was debunked in the 4th comment of the thread, and repeating idiotic statements like "you have a gambling problem" and "you dont have to engage". Only an activision shill or a complete moron would make such arguments, and my boy there was being an optimist.Are you shitting me? You literally called someone an Activision shill for daring defend people who like CoD.
I know you’re parroting Jim Sterling because I’m also a fan of his. However, unlike you, I have the cranial capacity for critical thinking. I can formulate my own opinion and choose to play games that you and others may not like.
Again, STFU and let people play what they want. It’s ing crazy how much you and the other guy spent railing against a game you have no intention of playing.
Sounds like you’re the sucker. I guess if you have a gambling problem then sure, ....YOU DONT HAVE TO ENGAGE WITH.
Except again YOU DONT HAVE TO DO IT.
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I’m not defending micro transactions, and I don’t care if they exist. As long as it doesn’t end up pay to win. COD isn’t pay to win yet.
I literally don’t understand people that actively try to make people dislike something they enjoy, have been enjoying and somehow tell them the enjoyment they have been getting is false. Wtf
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Also, if you have a gambling problem that’s on you. Be addicted. Don’t be addicted. Be stronger willed. Out
I haven’t played COD since a dabbled with Advanced Warfare.
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You don’t have to engage with any of it.
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It seems the people that complain about it aren’t even the ones that play it. And most of the ones that play and enjoy it don’t have an issue.
Just a summary of the valuable contribution from this guy.Lol. That is nowhere near the same thing. What part of YOU DONT HAVE TO ENGAGE don’t you understand.
You’re the one with the gambling problem. Not me.
Sounds like someone has been traumatized by a child at some point isn’t their life.Love the "adults" that are getting triggered about me saying they shouldnt play Call Of Duty.
Imagine saying to your significant other "No honey I can't watch the kids or come to bed, I'm playing Basketball, LITERALLY anything else l with children". Almost as bad as an adult playing fortnite or battle royale in general.
Alpha is only open this weekend. How am I supposed to get my activision money if people don’t play. I need this baby at the top at all times.lol @ this thread still being open
So true.Alpha is only open this weekend. How am I supposed to get my activision money if people don’t play. I need this baby at the top at all times.