The Pirated Software Discussion Thread!

Discussion in 'General Software' started by Viper007Bond, Nov 11, 2004.

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  1. Falcone

    Falcone Official Mascot Creator

    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......
    :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:
     
    Falcone, Nov 17, 2004
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  2. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    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.
     
    Chai, Nov 17, 2004
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  3. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    There are games for open source operating systems as well. So they don't have a monopoly in the entertainment industry either.
     
    wodenus, Nov 17, 2004
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  4. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    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. :)
     
    wodenus, Nov 17, 2004
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  5. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    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! :mrgreen: 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... :mrgreen: 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! :thumb: Oh yeah, just in case you have selective amnesia again, this is THE quote of what you said. :mrgreen:

    I will also provide a direct link for your convinience. :) http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthread.php?p=149358#post149358
     
    Chai, Nov 30, 2004
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  6. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    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, Nov 30, 2004
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  7. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I can't just quote your message because it wouldn't make sense... :eh: 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/showthread.php?p=155074#post155074
    http://forums.rojakpot.com/showthread.php?p=154960#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/showthread.php?p=154247#post154247
     
    Last edited: Nov 30, 2004
    Chai, Nov 30, 2004
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  8. Falcone

    Falcone Official Mascot Creator

    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.

    :naughty: :naughty: :naughty:
     
    Falcone, Nov 30, 2004
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  9. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    I still don't know what your point is. What is your point ? can anyone tell me what his point is ?
     
    wodenus, Dec 1, 2004
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  10. PsYkHoTiK

    PsYkHoTiK Admin nerd

    I picked up Mafia recently for 10 bucks. :thumb:
    If its cheap, I buy original. :thumb:
     
    Last edited: Dec 1, 2004
    PsYkHoTiK, Dec 1, 2004
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  11. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    HAHAHAHAHA! This is so funny!!! :haha: Excellent! Oh, got ripped off too? :haha: Everyone who bought original games without a booklet got ripped off too! :mrgreen:

    My point of arguement is simple. People still buy original games despite having almost no advantages, except for paying thru your nose, unlike what you said.

    Oh yeah, before I forget, open source OS do not support DirectX, because MS have exclusive rights on DirectX. Isn't that monopoly? ;)

    Expected reply: 'No, because they can use OpenGL' Yeah...why only id Software is using OpenGL and no the rest?
     
    Chai, Dec 1, 2004
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  12. PsYkHoTiK

    PsYkHoTiK Admin nerd

    Wait but thats still not monopoly right Chai? :haha:
     
    PsYkHoTiK, Dec 1, 2004
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  13. Maximus_Detritus

    Maximus_Detritus Moderator

    Pah, my online dictionary isnt working.. I cant find the meaning of the word monopoly... how?? I knwo its a Board Game... other than that... :shifty:

    No no, openGL not monopoly! No wait, it is....? No it isn't. Wait, are you sure? :doh:
     
    Maximus_Detritus, Dec 1, 2004
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  14. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Probably not I guess...
     
    Chai, Dec 1, 2004
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  15. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    When did I say NO ONE buys original games ? "Some people would still buy pirated versions" also implies that other people won't, right ?
     
    wodenus, Dec 1, 2004
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  16. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    Well yes, that would be the reply. I don't think "only" Id Software is using OpenGL. Some other games (like Oni) did too. It's their choice, what they want to support. I can't tell you why 'cos I don't read thier minds :)
     
    wodenus, Dec 1, 2004
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  17. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    When did I say that NO ONE buys original games? ;)
     
    Chai, Dec 1, 2004
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  18. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    I don't see how this is funny. When did anyone say "Everyone who bought original games without a booklet got ripped off too" ?
     
    wodenus, Dec 1, 2004
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  19. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Wait wait...no need to go that far. I'm talking about DirectX games now. Is there any choice for us consumers? Developers decide to use DirectX is their choice, not ours. If I want to play DirectX games on other OSes, is that possible? Do I have a choice? ;)
     
    Chai, Dec 1, 2004
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  20. wodenus

    wodenus Banned

    When did I say you did ? :)
     
    wodenus, Dec 1, 2004
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