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Posted by: Odahammer
When its an update for armor, that doesn't affect matchmaking or actually playing the game , but is something visual, money isn't a problem.
A small point but you're saying that something having no impact on the game is ok to pay for? Just checking, since it's a somewhat backwards idea.
But for actual maps that affect matchmaking , and will split the server in two, i have a major problem with this costing money.
1. your telling me it will take even longer to find people to play online with .. even if i do get the maps.
It will not split the server into two parts, at least not as much as you are suggesting. The system will look to see if you have these maps. If so, you might get matched with people that do as well. Of course, you might also be matched with people who don't and use the included maps. It depends what games still need players and the skill level of players currently matched up. The only way to be sure you'll be playing on the new maps is to be in the playlist made specifically for them. If you want to get into a game faster, join the default playlists already out there. If there aren't many games in the process of being setup (looking for players) you'll probably end up in a game with the original maps.
2. i'm only really getting 3 maps , i don't know if there any good or not .
That's always a problem, much like the Guitar Hero DLC was cover bands (granted that was a much greater insult to those who purchased it unknowingly). You can try asking people that do have the maps after they come out of the forum though and see what the general consensus is. Bungie has also said they will release more screenshots/info after Thanksgiving week, so expect that info next week.
3. I still have been waiting for a patch to fix problems with the original game, maybe fix those before trying to get more money out of my pocket.
I'm sure the staff working on a patch are entirely different from those doing DLC. The former group likely being programmers while the latter are designers. Give them time, a patch takes a while to test and make sure it's not going to break the game even worse.
4. Make me an offer i would accept. Maybe putting a few halo 2 maps into this download , or even just putting a patch out along with this will increase the chance of me downloading these maps.
I covered the patch in my above reply, but remember teams have deadlines to meet. Chances are these maps were being worked on shortly after Halo 3 was released to manufacturing. I'm also sure the team wants to try and find new ways to express their ideas than a simply rehash of an old map (which still takes the full amount of time to remake from the ground up).
5. Your going to be giving them free to everyone in spring 2008 , so what your telling me is that i'm going to spend 10 dollars on maps i can get for free a few months later.
This isn't any different from brick-and-morter retailers. You fully expect things to go on sale/clearance after a few months, don't you? Software is no different, as things age and the "next best thing" is released, previously released content end up being cheaper, free, or (worse case scenario) dropped entirely. If it's not worth it to you, you can of course wait. Some people have said it's very early for DLC to be released already. In that case, consider the content free, but the $10 is the charge for being an early adopter. Halo 2's maps went through the same lifecycle.
6. I newly married , my wife is pregnant , i have an apartment , and lots of other costs , 10 dollars is a night out for the wife and me. One great night with the wife , or a couple maps that will give me a couple hours of fun.
That's something you need to decide on your own. I would hope you choose the night out rather than spend money on a silly game. Family/personal needs should always come first. Oh, and congrats on the marriage.
I'm angry because theres a need for a patch to the game and until thats fixed , i'm going to be looking at other things.
That's your choice. I'm sure a patch is in the works. Give them some more time to flesh out the details.
And 800 MS points can buy you undertow which is a wicked game , heck Geometry wars is 800 points and thats a great game too.
Or i can download the Knights of Nine for Oblivion that will add at least 10 hours of gameplay.. or for 2400 i can get Shivering Isle.
You see where i'm going , dont you ?
This is where gain/cost comes into play. No one can tell you just what you will enjoy and if it will be worth the cost so you have to make your own decision. Did I buy the Gears maps right away? No, I was playing another game that had my interest at the time so I waited until they were free. I'd suggest you do the same if you're in the same position I was (that is, another game has your interest). I suspect a game like Geometry Wars took about the same time to design as these maps when you include time to tweak, balance, and add textures etc. In which case the cost might look a little more fair.
I think the patch would be better.
People that don't own a 360 or Halo 3 and are getting it for christmas would rather have a fully working game then more maps , since they haven't even played the original ones yet.
Well, that might depend on their playstyle and what the patch fixes (are they fond of cheap kills? who's to say).
Just give Bungie the benefit of the doubt that a patch is in the works and is going through its testing phase to make sure it doesn't make gameplay worse. Remember, there are many people working at Bungie. Just because DLC came out first doesn't mean that's all they have been working on. DLC, unlike a patch, could also start being worked on right away. For a patch, you need to watch how the game plays out for a while before you decide just what needs to be fixed, what's unfair, etc.