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Originally Posted by Lukas Berger
Just speaking as a private person here and not as an OOTP representative (Don't panic, we're not going to the Paradox model  ), I actually don't mind Paradox's way of doing things at all. I like it.
It keeps the games I like fresh and getting updates, patches and more love far beyond when they would've in the past.
In the past you'd buy EU I, then in a few years EU II, then EU III and each game would take a step back along with a few steps forward.
Now you can keep playing the same game much longer and the addons add interesting functionality to the existing game, rather than tearing things up and forcing you to start over new every couple years. And if you're short on money or don't like a particular DLC, well since they're all modular you can just skip it or get it when you want. |
I certainly agree that when Paradox actually does release a content rich DLC for one of their wonderfully intricate games, like the new "Waking The Tiger" DLC for HOI IV, it can greatly revitalize an existing title without the need for a full sequel. However, that's not what we always get from Paradox, is it? It's their custom of nickel and diming their customer base for every little music and unit graphics pack that I find less than savory.
Yes, I know they have to eat too. Yes, I know grand strategy games are a niche product. Yes, I know all additional content is just that...additional content that is not required to play the game. But Jesus Alou on a limbo stick....do they have to charge us for every new sprite and sound that's added to the game?
Fine...eat, just don't be gluttonous and bite the hand that's feeding you too. That's not too much to ask, is it?