MartijnvH 12 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I made a poll about the Early Access discussion that we discussed in the DiRTy Gossip Thread, Many people already have given there opinion, but just for the records to make it clear, I would like to see in this Poll what people would like and if people think an Early Access is useful. Feel free to give a reply with your opinion :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarmos 0 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 No.I will wait the full game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 If there isn't going to be a EA for consoles then don't bother releasing one, just my 2 cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 7 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm not sure how anyone can say it is not useful, regardless of whether they'd pay for it or not as it can only help the development of the game.On a personal note, I'd pay for it if the price is reasonable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skye 0 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I think Early Access would be great.If someone wants to contribute to development,is willing to understand that there will be bugs and missing features then they can have the chance to purchase the Early Access.If someone doesn't want to play an Early Access game then they can just wait until after the Early Access runs its course and the full game is available. It would be incredibly selfish for someone to say "I don't want ANYONE to have Early Access to this game just because I want the full game and couldn't be bothered with contributing to help a work-in-progress version iron out bugs and become a better game for everyone". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If I had PC or early access was out for consoles, then I definitely would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 22 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Make it like Assetto Corsa. Not the game, but still the Early Access. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1miracle2 0 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Early access should not have to pay because we're generally testers. Once the game is ready for full production then those testers should receive a discounted price to buy the full game.I myself am dying to find good games like Dirt 3 to play on LAN (LAN parties) with others with out the need of internet access. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huguberhart 0 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 What would change before launch? What features added are to be expected? Is progress going to be carried over to the full release? If yes, can someone have an option to start over due to changes?Second E.A. is just a paid demo. Core features full launch supported with updates or addons would be better. Modding support would be grand but the E.A. route suggest full dev content control? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SASBlink 1 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The vote bar does not have my preferred option.Paying for beta/early access for a official game like Dirt is a big moral no!Only small low funded indie games are morally allowed to charge for beta/early access in my opinion as they need the money to finish the games construction. A big franchise like dirt should not charge for Early access! If they want testing done then let the players test it for free, making them pay for it is just wrong.... the testers are helping the company make a better game NOT funding their pockets!My vote Is: No, big companies should not be asking for money for beta/early access! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 7 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 SASBlink said: The vote bar does not have my preferred option.Paying for beta/early access for a official game like Dirt is a big moral no!Only small low funded indie games are morally allowed to charge for beta/early access in my opinion as they need the money to finish the games construction. A big franchise like dirt should not charge for Early access! If they want testing done then let the players test it for free, making them pay for it is just wrong.... the testers are helping the company make a better game NOT funding their pockets!My vote Is: No, big companies should not be asking for money for beta/early access! I hate to burst your bubble but Codemasters is far from a 'big company' so I'm not sure where you got that idea from, just because they have been around for a long time doesn't make them big in size. They certainly punch above their weight to give that impression however.Also if you haven't heard the news Codemasters is having financial issues so I believe this funding in their pockets would benefit them greatly because looking at their recent games and the posts from employees on the forums over the years there have been features that they wanted to add to their games that weren't most likely due to time or financial reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SASBlink 1 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Im not looking for a argument here but i stand by what i said 100%, our definition of big companies are rather different but ok fair point, I see where you are coming from, :)When i say big i mean well established companies who produce mainstream games, code masters have been churning out mainstream games for years like you said and have the F1 contract as well as being one of the most successful independent companies around so they should not be charging customers for testing that they should be doing themselves and should be arranging community beta tests like most other companies if they have concerns.If they have financial issues then they should of realized and addressed it a long time ago instead of churning out half working games for the last few years....I love codemasters but they have gone downhill alot over the last few years, i have bought many of their games while knowing its far from perfect to fund them for future titles. Not our fault they screwed up their finances..... making poorly designed games does not help that matter either. I feel bad for them but its not like the economic climate has robbed them, its bad mistakes made by the company.I agree that paying to test does help companies but i will only pay to test small ones that have potential to make incredibility good games, not mainstream ones that are going out of business from their own mistakes and deficiencies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rallycameraman 241 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 You may see CM as a big company, but what about the DiRT team wanting to engage their customers/audience with EA? Surely by allowing EA and the paying consumer providing feedback, the team can then work to provide even more of a complete game and richer experience to the console user. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZStudios 673 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Ah, the irony of hindsight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevM 44 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 JZStudios said: Ah, the irony of hindsight. & Just wait til you see how many new votes/comments this one now gets - lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZStudios 673 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 KevM said: JZStudios said: Ah, the irony of hindsight. & Just wait til you see how many new votes/comments this one now gets - lol Haha, I got bored last night and clicked on Thierry's profile and found this. :P It only slightly predates the EA release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shadow118 18 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I didn't want to pay, but I payed anyway :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BadD0g 0 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Edit: D'oh! Note to self: Read the thread before posting, dummy! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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