I can end the speculation on the closure

Cinnder · October 04, 2013, 07:14:10 PM

As they always say in cop shows and murder mysteries, who stood to gain the most from this death?

Other MMOs? Nah, they knew once we tried them we'd see they are all rubbish in comparison with CoX -- and after several months, we'd be out looking again for something to fill the void.

Then it hit me as I stared at the dark grey screen full of temptations, luring me into dalliance after dalliance, most of which are fulfilling but brief as the flicker of a candle in comparison to the 7 years I spent in Paragon. 7 years during which I rarely spent money on any games other than CoX. And now, as I see the ever-lengthening list in my Library and think of the money it represents, I consider again, "Who stood to gain the most from the death of CoX?" and the answer hits me:

It was STEAM!!!

:)

Metal Mountain · October 04, 2013, 08:01:05 PM

This I will testify to as fact. My steam account is now cluttered with games.

Tacitala · October 05, 2013, 01:52:51 PM

Quote from: Cinnder on October 04, 2013, 07:14:10 PM
It was STEAM!!!

[Sir Vladimir] And which villain in the City uses steam power machines frequently? [/Sir Vladimir]

Kuriositys Kat · October 05, 2013, 02:20:52 PM

* In classic 1930's era film mystery reveals*

*GASP* You don't mean it was.... A

Spoiler for Hidden:

plot all this time!?!

Blondeshell · October 06, 2013, 03:38:40 AM

Quote from: Kuriositys Kat on October 05, 2013, 02:20:52 PM
* In classic 1930's era film mystery reveals*

*GASP* You don't mean it was.... A
Spoiler for Hidden:
Nemesis
plot all this time!?!

"Eh?"

https://paragonwiki.com/w/images//0/08/Nemesisplot.png

Dr. Gemini · October 06, 2013, 02:03:08 PM

You've solved it! I've undergone the exact same phenomenon!

Segev · October 14, 2013, 07:42:59 PM

Wait, if Nemesis and Steam are working together...does this mean GlaDOS and Nemesis are in cahoots?

This prospect is terrifying.

an0nemus · October 15, 2013, 01:23:27 AM

*sobs* its true..oh god..its all true *sobs*

How can we, how could I, be so blind to the true culprit....

beveri8469 · October 15, 2013, 05:57:39 AM

if all else fails, it will always be a nemesis plot lol.

Zombie Man · October 19, 2013, 06:15:08 PM

I followed the money and now I know who closed CoH...

BANKS!!!!

Twisted Toon · October 20, 2013, 01:11:29 AM

Quote from: Zombie_Man on October 19, 2013, 06:15:08 PM
I followed the money and now I know who closed CoH...

BANKS!!!!

Joe Banks? Didn't he jump into a volcano a while back?