http://plus10damage.com/blog/2013/2/17/mercedes-lackey-on-gaming-writing-and-city-of-heroes (http://plus10damage.com/blog/2013/2/17/mercedes-lackey-on-gaming-writing-and-city-of-heroes)
Two and a half months later and articles are still being made and posted.
That's pretty impressive.
I just want to say, that is a beautiful phrase, emphasis mine -- "In a world where faceless corporations are only interested in endless grinds and microtransactions that make you pay-to-win — monetizing the play out of gaming — the only way gamers are ever going to change that is to demand something different".
Very nice article.
The entirety of the last response was absolutely excellent. Let's hope more of the designers and gamers start demanding more from the industry as a whole. They rely on us for their success yet they discard us as they see fit. It's time for that to change.
I think VV watched Demolition Man.
Quote from: Mistress Urd on February 21, 2013, 03:58:41 AM
I think VV watched Demolition Man.
I did indeed. It is one of my favorite beer-and-pretzels movies.
Quote from: Victoria Victrix on February 21, 2013, 05:02:46 AM
I did indeed. It is one of my favorite beer-and-pretzels movies.
Does it make me a bad person that I now have the image of NCSoft execs in deep freeze, being subject to social reprogramming, to the tune of "I will not cancel money-making MMOs" – nah, I don't think it does.
Quote from: Victoria Victrix on February 21, 2013, 05:02:46 AM
I did indeed. It is one of my favorite beer-and-pretzels movies.
Maybe I should take a trip back home for a movie...if you don't mind me drinking Root Beer, that is. :P
There have been many times that I have wanted to tell a boss to "take this job and shovel it".
Quote from: JanessaVR on February 21, 2013, 05:08:38 AM
Does it make me a bad person that I now have the image of NCSoft execs in deep freeze, being subject to social reprogramming, to the tune of "I will not cancel money-making MMOs" – nah, I don't think it does.
Na your good. A little brain washing is a good thing sometimes......Right? Why are you all looking at me look that?
Quote from: JanessaVR on February 21, 2013, 05:08:38 AM
Does it make me a bad person that I now have the image of NCSoft execs in deep freeze, being subject to social reprogramming, to the tune of "I will not cancel money-making MMOs" – nah, I don't think it does.
No, give them the 3 seashells
A blessing and a curse indeed. Well said, Misty...More of a blessing though.
QuoteBut if you want to live in a world where every song is by the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears, every restaurant is a Taco Bell, and the only game in town is Walmart, then just sit back and accept, passively. Personally, I think I'd rather go shoot myself in the face first.
*SNERK!*
You said so many things that I have been trying to express about CoH. Thank you.
Excellent article.
Quote from: Mistress Urd on February 21, 2013, 03:58:41 AM
I think VV watched Demolition Man.
*Sics Wesley Snipes on NCIdiocracy*