The Pirated Software Discussion Thread!

[Falcone]

Originally Posted by wodenus

I don't see where you're coming from. MS is not the only one making an OS "for the masses". "the masses" can learn any OS they want. I don't see how something like RH (or Mac OS X) is that different from Windows. What do DX games have to do with anything ? they have a "monopoly" on DX, sure. They also have a "monopoly" on Windows. But they do not have a monopoly on the software or OS industry. As long as you have a choice (any choice) then there is no longer a monopoly.

All these Monopoly thing reminds me of the board game monopoly, basic rule to win the game MONOPOLY, buy up all potential land, leave nothing for ur competitors, build hotels and charge a premium......and to kill of ur competitors. hmmmn doesn't that sound familiar......

[Chai]

DX games may have got nothing to do with you, but that's what I use my PC for most of the time! Play games! And please don't ask me to get Xbox, Gamecube or whatever, because they are not PC replacement.

If you want to do work and have fun together, there is no other choices other than MS OS.

[wodenus]

Originally Posted by Chai

DX games may have got nothing to do with you, but that's what I use my PC for most of the time! Play games! And please don't ask me to get Xbox, Gamecube or whatever, because they are not PC replacement.

If you want to do work and have fun together, there is no other choices other than MS OS.

There are games for open source operating systems as well. So they don't have a monopoly in the entertainment industry either.

[wodenus]

Originally Posted by Falcone

All these Monopoly thing reminds me of the board game monopoly, basic rule to win the game MONOPOLY, buy up all potential land, leave nothing for ur competitors, build hotels and charge a premium......and to kill of ur competitors. hmmmn doesn't that sound familiar......

Yes, you only win if you kill off all your competitors. As long as you have even one more competitor, even if he's almost dead, you still don't win (ie. don't have a monopoly.) That sounds familliar too.

[Chai]

I finally bought an original game after such a long time. But I'm extremely disappointed what I get for the amount of money I paid for. RM160 for just 5 fricking CDs only, with nothing else! I used to get more (manual, booklets, advertisement for upcoming games) for much much less. Oh, I didn't buy this game just for this arguement! I can get pirated version easily for much less, and for once, pirated version do work online! So I don't get any benefits buying original at all. So why did I buy in the first place? Simple. I want to support the developers. RM160 is around 33% more than it used to cost for an original! But am I going to buy anymore original after this? Probably not unfortunately. If the price drop, I will definitely reconsider though.

Well as you said, even if original is cheaper than pirated, people will still buy pirated games... And when you get the pirated version, not only you can't play online (apply for almost all the game because it needs valid cd key), you will also need to crack, and patches may not work. Smart choice! Excellent! Oh yeah, just in case you have selective amnesia again, this is THE quote of what you said.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Adrian Wong
If original software is cheaper than the pirated version, EVERYONE would buy original software, not most people.

Not true. Some people would still buy pirated versions (especially if both were essentially the same) for whatever reasons (for instance if they wanted to support piracy.)

I will also provide a direct link for your convinience. http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...358#post149358

[wodenus]

Originally Posted by Chai

I finally bought an original game after such a long time. But I'm extremely disappointed what I get for the amount of money I paid for. RM160 for just 5 fricking CDs only, with nothing else! I used to get more (manual, booklets, advertisement for upcoming games) for much much less. Oh, I didn't buy this game just for this arguement! I can get pirated version easily for much less, and for once, pirated version do work online! So I don't get any benefits buying original at all. So why did I buy in the first place? Simple. I want to support the developers. RM160 is around 33% more than it used to cost for an original! But am I going to buy anymore original after this? Probably not unfortunately. If the price drop, I will definitely reconsider though.

Well as you said, even if original is cheaper than pirated, people will still buy pirated games... And when you get the pirated version, not only you can't play online (apply for almost all the game because it needs valid cd key), you will also need to crack, and patches may not work. Smart choice! Excellent! Oh yeah, just in case you have selective amnesia again, this is THE quote of what you said.

I will also provide a direct link for your convinience. http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...358#post149358

I have no idea what your point is. Or even who you mean (you quoted me AND Adrian.) Which game did you buy that doesn't have a manual anyway ?

[Chai]

I can't just quote your message because it wouldn't make sense... I've already provided you a link, don't be lazy.

Many of the games today doesn't come with manual. Take my brand new HL2 for example. Or falcone's years old Escape From Monkey Island.

http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...074#post155074
http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...960#post154960

If you don't believe me, then go ahead and buy what you would called a non-ripped off version of HL2.

Even Bestia's European DVD version is just the same.
http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...247#post154247

[Falcone]

Originally Posted by Chai

I can't just quote your message because it wouldn't make sense... I've already provided you a link, don't be lazy.

Many of the games today doesn't come with manual. Take my brand new HL2 for example. Or falcone's years old Escape From Monkey Island.

http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...074#post155074
http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...960#post154960

If you don't believe me, then go ahead and buy what you would called a non-ripped off version of HL2.

Even Bestia's European DVD version is just the same.
http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...247#post154247

Hahaha Monkey Island was my last original game I think, RM120 for just a damn CD in Jewel case!? Look at Wing Com 3 and Wing Com 4.....loads of goodies....and at the same price RM120.

Originally Posted by wodenus

I have no idea what your point is. Or even who you mean (you quoted me AND Adrian.) Which game did you buy that doesn't have a manual anyway ?

[wodenus]

Originally Posted by Chai

I can't just quote your message because it wouldn't make sense... I've already provided you a link, don't be lazy.

Many of the games today doesn't come with manual. Take my brand new HL2 for example. Or falcone's years old Escape From Monkey Island.

http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...074#post155074
http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...960#post154960

If you don't believe me, then go ahead and buy what you would called a non-ripped off version of HL2.

Even Bestia's European DVD version is just the same.
http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthrea...247#post154247

I still don't know what your point is. What is your point ? can anyone tell me what his point is ?

[PsYkHoTiK]

I picked up Mafia recently for 10 bucks.
If its cheap, I buy original.