Protest
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:27 pm
Okay, I wasn't there for BF2 or BF3 launch, I showed up to BF3 in late December, and the game seemed pretty decently stable and the servers didn't crash almost ever.
This game release is the worst I've ever seen, which is maybe because I don't buy that many games, but still - I've had decent (actually better) graphics performance in BF4 release vs the Beta, but way worse server crashes and game crashes than during the Beta, and a whole new bunch of bugs (sound cutting out, excessive rubber-banding on low pings, no lock-on warnings in helis/aircraft, knife glitches, a whole weird managerie more). I consider this game release a massive slap in the face, and a knowing malfeasance (aka piece of bullshit assholery) of EA/DICE, and I just can't sit here and take it.
Just this evening I contacted EA/Dice through their 'Call Me' support, and asked and received a refund for both BF4 and BF4 Premium. I won't even consider buying it again until these major bugs are fixed, which I suspect might take a month or more.
I realize many of you are willing to put up with this nonsense, but I would encourage you to protest with me. Even if we only revoke our potentially beloved game for a week or two, because this kind of craptastic development needs to stop, and we need to demand better from those we give SO MUCH MONEY. Do you realize, in just a single 32-vs-32 match, the total revenues for EA/Dice are 64*$60 = 3840? Add to that the monthly cost of the server, and you've got a crap ton of money, and when you deliver a bug-filled unstable game, who cares?
If we all rescinded our purchases within a short timeframe, we could make a real impact, especially if we convince others to do the same.
I have little faith this will happen, but are you really so docile and accepting that you won't stand up against obvious mistreatment?
EDIT: I'd also point out, there have already been 2 patches at least (maybe 4, including server-side). How are they this inept? Cause they don't hire good people, or maybe they are cheapskates about hiring?
Kismet
This game release is the worst I've ever seen, which is maybe because I don't buy that many games, but still - I've had decent (actually better) graphics performance in BF4 release vs the Beta, but way worse server crashes and game crashes than during the Beta, and a whole new bunch of bugs (sound cutting out, excessive rubber-banding on low pings, no lock-on warnings in helis/aircraft, knife glitches, a whole weird managerie more). I consider this game release a massive slap in the face, and a knowing malfeasance (aka piece of bullshit assholery) of EA/DICE, and I just can't sit here and take it.
Just this evening I contacted EA/Dice through their 'Call Me' support, and asked and received a refund for both BF4 and BF4 Premium. I won't even consider buying it again until these major bugs are fixed, which I suspect might take a month or more.
I realize many of you are willing to put up with this nonsense, but I would encourage you to protest with me. Even if we only revoke our potentially beloved game for a week or two, because this kind of craptastic development needs to stop, and we need to demand better from those we give SO MUCH MONEY. Do you realize, in just a single 32-vs-32 match, the total revenues for EA/Dice are 64*$60 = 3840? Add to that the monthly cost of the server, and you've got a crap ton of money, and when you deliver a bug-filled unstable game, who cares?
If we all rescinded our purchases within a short timeframe, we could make a real impact, especially if we convince others to do the same.
I have little faith this will happen, but are you really so docile and accepting that you won't stand up against obvious mistreatment?
EDIT: I'd also point out, there have already been 2 patches at least (maybe 4, including server-side). How are they this inept? Cause they don't hire good people, or maybe they are cheapskates about hiring?
Kismet