- Pondcreature
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Posted by: northwoods
I've noticed that in a few posts, there has been some grousing about paying 800 pts for new maps. I don't mind in the least.
H3 as shipped is a complete game; actually much more than simply complete. New content in the form of new multi maps is very much additional content for further play, not just enhancing existing play, like new weapons etc..
New maps represent a lot of creative work. Even "old reworked" maps are totally new creative processes requiring a great deal of love, labour and effort. The inspiration may have been a past favorite, but it is all new work.
Good work dosn't come easy and it sure ain't free. Yes, Bungie made a great return on H3 (and H2 and H CE...I sense a pattern there.) and they certainly deserved it, every dime. After all, H3 is a complete game. They also deserve to be rewarded for their further effort if the customer choses to buy.
Frankly, 800 pts is very cheap..about the cost of a movie ticket or a Happy Meal. The real love is that they are willing to give away past maps. They do care.
Finally, the botttom line is that if they did not sell new content, there would be little business incentive to produce new content. Video games are a business. A creative and artfull business, but a business nevertheless, like movies, music and literature. Without the cash coming in, not much can be found coming out.
I really like Halo. I want to have as much of the game as I can (I only wish that I played it better). If it costs me a few bucks to have more then I will gladly pay it. If it is profitable, then I am sure that Bungie will find it attractive to crank out a few more maps. After all, its what they like to do.
PS..and oh yeah; Playlists, Updates and Websites cost money too. Bungie has already provided an awful lot of free additional content. Buy the maps! It encourages them.Amen brother, Amen