Bayushi Kitsuke
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Posted - 2009.01.17 13:18:00 -
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I remember back in the day that computer games was for gamers that invested into a gaming PC. Now I see people playing EvE online in systems that I would have thrown away several years ago and people playing WoW on laptops that generally wouldn't play many other games at all. Somewhere in the last few years, people now expect to play games on their **** systems.
There's a cost to being a gamer on a PC and that's keeping your system up to date. Buying a laptop for gaming of any kind has always been a BAD IDEA. Laptops are mobility only, even those that promises to run games are terrible due to heat that shortens their lifespan.
Personally, it's INSULTING as a gamer that a great game like EvE online doesn't challenge my OLD gaming system at all. I currently can easily run 4-5+ clients of eve online premium graphics. That's more clients then Everquest 2, more clients then Matrix Online, more clients then World of Warcraft. EvE online, at it's max is still eats LESS then all other modern MMOs. Personally, they NEED to move forward to be viable to their main target - Gamers. There's a new Space MMO coming out based on the Jumpgate series that will blow EvE online out of the waters. CCP realizes this and cutting out the fat (Lazy poor Americans that can't afford a gaming hobby) so they can compete with Jumpgate and other space MMOs coming out to retain their core chuck of players and continue to attract gamers. I believe this is a highly intelligent and, sadly for some, necessary move on their part.
I know this sounds mean to some, but I will be looking forward to people to stop complaining about lag because their decade old laptop isn't keeping up. Let me put it to you this way, what you guys are asking is akin to a Playstation 2 to be able to run playstation 3 games - time to upgrade to a PS3 (Which is now only $299 >_<) - same goes for computers.
Time to move on!
Another question is: you're complaining about upgrading your system - WELCOME TO BEING A PC GAMER! If your computer can't run EvE online at premium graphics chances are you can't run any of good games made in the last few years. Good luck switching to a new MMO (Most MMOs that could ever run on your crap system is gone, dead, and zipped away to game hell).
Lets move on. Gaming is a hobby to me and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next game that challenges me and makes me to upgrade my system. It means there's progress and that the games are getting better for my pleasure and enjoyment.
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