Something needs to be done about these PC players, they are scaring away Xbox players

(bastuden) #1

We seriously need to make some sub forums badly! If I was a Xbox owner considering buying Brink and I came to this forum I would assume this game sucked and that no one played it ever, you guys thoughts? I am seriously tired of reading all this Splash Damage bashing from the PC community, I am not saying they don’t have a good reason to be sad, but us console players for the most part are happy and we need a place where we (including the small minority of console players that also hate the game, there is a place for them, balance) can discuss the game without confusing new comers to the game that play on the console.

Also I still don’t get the anger from the two week free DLC, if we all get it before the two weeks, its free. If someone else wants to get the game and DLC brand new, its still quite cheap, is everyone here poor?

(Nexolate) #2

I’d like to point out that I’m a PC gamer and I enjoy this game.
Argument invalidated.

On a serious note though, I believe it’s been noted that seperate forums are a good idea.

Regards,
Nexo

(bastuden) #3

[QUOTE=Nexolate;346126]I’d like to point out that I’m a PC gamer and I enjoy this game.
Argument invalidated.

On a serious note though, I believe it’s been noted that seperate forums are a good idea.

Regards,
Nexo[/QUOTE]

its not invalid at all, your sir, represent a small minority of PC gamers. I literally stalk this forum and I gonna tell you, you don’t have a lot of friends (PC) that aren’t complaining like crazy!

(thesuzukimethod) #4

there are a number of topics that are relevant to the whole community, so I’d hate to see it get split up too much, but perhaps the thread tagging feature could be developed (or simply used) to filter threads - and in particular those that are relevant to a specific platform (and of little interest/relevance to those not playing that platform).

(Fishbus) #5

Maybe it doesn’t need something as drastic as that, perhaps Badman could perhaps make a couple of extra icons in the new thread screen that has an xbox/ps3/pc logo?

(jazevec) #6

Prior to release, Splash Damage did an amazing job pretending PC doesn’t exist. No mouse&keyboard footage at all, 100% controller. They just stick to their guns now.

(Humate) #7

I personally wouldnt worry bastuden. If console player numbers decrease, and you dont have anyone to play against online - theres always the really amazing bots.

(bastuden) #8

I just can’t take it anymore, I am literally going crazy from all these PC complainers, its driving me crazy, and I’m starting to notice its making a silent war between the two groups

(thesuzukimethod) #9

have you checked out the “ignore” feature? I prefer not to use it since it’s kindof the “nuclear option” of forum etiquette, but if there’s certain someones who are driving you crazy, it can help.

(funsize) #10

…Or, how about letting the community speak for itself and voice its own opinions when it comes to this game. You should consider the negativity in these forums as a representation of what the vast majority of people think about Brink: IT IS NOT A VERY GOOD GAME . Frankly, the people on this forum are providing a useful service to would-be customers: they are helping them to avoid the same mistakes that all of us early adopters made when we got duped into buying this unfinished product. The only difference, is that when most of us bought it, we had to rely on SD’s unrepresentative YouTube and official media when deciding to buy. Now people can see what real people think about the game. The result might not be pretty, but too bad.

For all intents and purposes, the PC and XBOX communities are basically the same in Brink: DEAD. Though Brink for XBOX might be slightly more alive, it should be apparent that it faces imminent extinction just like PC Brink recently experienced. Again, the game is just not that good though we all wanted it to be, so just let both the PC and XBOX communities speak simultaneously. I mean SD tries to treat Brink like it’s the same on all platforms right? So let that be represented in the forums.

(wolfnemesis75) #11

^Proves the point and sends a message. cool.

(funsize) #12

Yeah, proves the point that this game is a bastardized consolization (that no one really plays) so why not let XBOX and PC Brink be represented in the same forum. They are, after all, the same game right? SD made sure of that from the start

(thesuzukimethod) #13

i think the point this is proving is that he has no idea what you are saying. (neither did i, i had to log out of my account to view your message)

(morguen87) #14

I like how everyone on the internet these days is some mother****ing clairvoyent and despite having no business experience, has the best god damn business prowess in the world and they’ll tell you how to save your product and save your business; you’re the one who better take notes cause this business savvy psychic is an important guy and doesn’t have time to kill recycling the same garbage every day. Oh, wait.

What’s sad is that a lot of these pc gamers seem to want Brink to fail. They want to get some kind of satisfaction of sitting in the glow of their monitor saying “I told you so” til the cows come home.

COMPUTER GAMES ARE SERIOUS BUSINESS AND YOU HURT MY FEELINGS WAH WAH WAH WAH WAH. HOW DARE YOU MARKET YOUR GAME TO CONSOLES IN 2011. GRRRR.

What’s funny is that these guys claim they’re doing it in the best interest of the community yet really they’re pushing potential community members away by spamming the same old **** over and over and over and over. You’re only hurting the community, you’re only hurting Brink, but that comes back to my point: I’m convinced the lot of you want to see it fail because if it didn’t live up to your expectations you don’t want anyone to have fun with it.

Mods: Make one thread called “Brink complaints” and lock any new thread that’s started that could just as easily be a post in that thread. You guys want to save the community? Leave your god damn whining at the door.

(nephandys) #15

Please see the thread I already made on this topic titled:

Xbox/PS3/PC Subforums

Just trying to save the repeat threads. Like what happened w/ free DLC arguments.

(MoonOnAStick) #16

[QUOTE=morguen87;346196]What’s sad is that a lot of these pc gamers seem to want Brink to fail. They want to get some kind of satisfaction of sitting in the glow of their monitor saying “I told you so” til the cows come home.

COMPUTER GAMES ARE SERIOUS BUSINESS AND YOU HURT MY FEELINGS WAH WAH WAH WAH WAH. HOW DARE YOU MARKET YOUR GAME TO CONSOLES IN 2011. GRRRR.[/QUOTE]

Firstly, who goes to a game developer’s forum to assess a potential purchase? A quick look at the number of users shows that these forums have never been frequented by a large number of people.

Secondly, I don’t think it really matters at this point. Regardless of what people say on this forum the Steam statistics show >90% of the initial PC player base has bled away. If SD release an SDK there will be a separate “Editing Brink” forum where the few remaining PC players can congregate to follow the progress of a ProMod. Otherwise, they’ll just move on.

(noupperlobeman) #17

[QUOTE=funsize;346149]…Or, how about letting the community speak for itself and voice its own opinions when it comes to this game. You should consider the negativity in these forums as a representation of what the vast majority of people think about Brink: IT IS NOT A VERY GOOD GAME . Frankly, the people on this forum are providing a useful service to would-be customers: they are helping them to avoid the same mistakes that all of us early adopters made when we got duped into buying this unfinished product. The only difference, is that when most of us bought it, we had to rely on SD’s unrepresentative YouTube and official media when deciding to buy. Now people can see what real people think about the game. The result might not be pretty, but too bad.

For all intents and purposes, the PC and XBOX communities are basically the same in Brink: DEAD. Though Brink for XBOX might be slightly more alive, it should be apparent that it faces imminent extinction just like PC Brink recently experienced. Again, the game is just not that good though we all wanted it to be, so just let both the PC and XBOX communities speak simultaneously. I mean SD tries to treat Brink like it’s the same on all platforms right? So let that be represented in the forums.[/QUOTE]

The forum community does not equal the community as a whole. For every one forum goer, there are ten people who have yet to even visit the forums (much less know about them).

You aren’t the majority just because you have a problem with this game. I’ve been to forums all around the net, and the vast majority of the forum community for any game is composed of the complainers.

Continuing to believe you are the majority because you see people here that share the same opinions is foolish.

Duped into buying this game? You were coerced, cheated, mislead, or forced? See, every time I read a post like yours I lose a little more respect for your side of the argument. I’ve said this in many a thread, and it applies here:

"It is your responsibility to ensure that you are going to get the most bang for your buck. Rent before you buy. If you are on the pc, then read consumer reports, reviews, watch youtube videos (I watched Brink videos on youtube for about a week before I bought) until your eyes bleed.

It is your responsibility to know that you will enjoy the game before you buy it. Splash Damage or the game didn’t drop the ball. You did."

Just because you don’t have the intestinal fortitude to wait a week after a game comes out doesn’t mean you were duped. You are a simpleton who rushed out and bought a new release without doing the legwork. You are responsible for the choices you make with your money, not the company. Buyer beware.

That said, the issues that DO actually exist need to be adressed. Here’s to hoping this game has a long life :cool:

(DarkangelUK) #18

I’m confused. Right beside this thread is another tilted Xbox 360 Community Experiencing Substantial Growth Increase?… what gives?

(INF3RN0) #19

[quote=funsize;346149]…or, how about letting the community speak for itself and voice its own opinions when it comes to this game. You should consider the negativity in these forums as a representation of what the vast majority of people think about brink: it is not a very good game . Frankly, the people on this forum are providing a useful service to would-be customers: They are helping them to avoid the same mistakes that all of us early adopters made when we got duped into buying this unfinished product. The only difference, is that when most of us bought it, we had to rely on sd’s unrepresentative youtube and official media when deciding to buy. Now people can see what real people think about the game. The result might not be pretty, but too bad.

For all intents and purposes, the pc and xbox communities are basically the same in brink: Dead. Though brink for xbox might be slightly more alive, it should be apparent that it faces imminent extinction just like pc brink recently experienced. Again, the game is just not that good though we all wanted it to be, so just let both the pc and xbox communities speak simultaneously. I mean sd tries to treat brink like it’s the same on all platforms right? So let that be represented in the forums.[/quote]

hay man quit speakn da truth ur too scury for me xbox!!!

(wolfnemesis75) #20

too many hang around just to bash the game…it does get old after a while. all the good threads get pushed down to the second page while the same drivel nonsense springs up that is reworded versions of the same brink is dead drum pounding.