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[kufooru]

By this point, it's no secret that the game is basically dead (though I suppose you could say it was already released dead; deader than a stillborn child).
And what do the oh so wise developers decide to do?
Paid DLC.
Let me just see if I got this straight. You plan on releasing paid DLC (a fundamentally flawed and scorned concept) for a game that nobody plays, few people even know about and is still just barely playable? In what possible way did you think this would help the future of your game? There's already too many people out there who feel they have wasted 10$ (myself among them, sadly) and you think they'll be willing to dish out another 5$? Did anyone even pause for a second to think about the whole situation? It sure doesn't seem that way from my end.
I'm not sure if you're aware, but it's been proven in the past that paid DLC spells certain death to any game that doesn't have a huge player base, especially if it doesn't offer anything awe-inspiring. This goes double for indie games. Want a perfect example? Let me tell you about a little indie game called Section 8: Prejudice. Great game. Cheap game. Dead. Why? Paid DLC. They barely started out with a good price of 15$, had a small but steady player base and they decided to split it right down the middle with some good ol' fashioned CoD inspired map packs. I don't think I need to describe what happened next, but needless to say, the game is now officially abandoned.
Want another exampe? This time a high budget game. Brink. Broken game, not many players. Granted, DLC wasn't what killed this game, but it sure as hell didn't exactly inspire anyone to really give it a shot.

Honestly, from the looks of things, it seems like all you're doing here is just trying to cut your losses after what a failure your game was (sale and community wise) by tossing out a quick addon for an extra few bucks before you abandon it entirely.
I don't suppose there's any point in saying this now, with the DLC comming out in a day or so and the price being set, but you should really, really, think long and hard about what you're doing here, because I'm quite certain you didn't the first time around.
I personally had hopes and a good feeling about this game when I first saw it in action. So much so that I actually decided to pre-order it. So far, I have to say it hasn't lived up to my expectations in the least and the games peak was (ironically) reached during beta, when you could at least find a match if not exactly be able to play.
Don't take me the wrong way. I know nobody will take my thread seriously, least of all the developers. But I felt I had to put this out there, not because I hate the game, but because I once had hope for it.

Please reconsider putting the proverbial final nail in this game's coffin.

[andystech]

The main reason this game is dead is because it is too buggy, especially for a game of this genre. Alongside this paid DLC they are patching many fixes (apparently) which will be available for everyone.

I don't think anyone will buy it without testing these fixes - if they really have fixed the game this DLC alongside a sale on steam might just be the reboot Nexuiz needs.

[spardasieg]

Same boat as you, pre-ordered it even with the meh beta hoping for the best, instead got a great game gameplay wise with many bugs,broken servers, and now paid DLC...

What a sad day for gaming...

:-/

[III Coldest III]

Or maybe this crew doesn't have 300 employees to workout all the kinks,but instead decide that putting flavor and style from a small team that were raised on the genre would be a better style of life for themselves and their kids. It's not like they're charging AAA prices here people... And if a DLC comes out with some new maps, cool! I'm down too listening to some new tunes while I shoot some peope in the head. And If my $5 help put food on the plates of Illfonic's Families, nice; I'm glad too help. Keep it up guys, can't wait too see what you guys create next!

Stop being so emo guys; look at what their trying too create.

[spardasieg]

Using the word emo wrong, also not everyone wants to throw money on something that isn't even really playable. Rather give it to the guy on the corner asking for change honestly at that point.

[III Coldest III]

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[Kedhrin]

The Duel DLC is on a seperate budget than the rest of Nexuiz and was in production long before release. This paid DLC gives us a chance to open other side budgets to advertise the game and hopefully lure in other players. This DLC is also $5. We're giving out a ton of extra free content with this patch. It's 100% fair to say this content is dirt cheap and still a steal. There are many things behind the scenes as to why this DLC costs money which I won't disclose. The reasoning is very far from what you're thinking it is.

We're still giving away a lot for free. $5 is not much money. We still have bills to pay and put food in our stomach. Yes we had a rough launch but we still haven't abandoned the community or this game. The IllFonic team has been in a crunch even STILL post launch trying to get things fixed. There are many things in play here.

[Mouse]

I have a question regarding the blue-room maps; are those affected by this DLC in any way? Will they be free or more DLC?

[chromatose]

The Duel DLC is on a seperate budget than the rest of Nexuiz and was in production long before release. This paid DLC gives us a chance to open other side budgets to advertise the game and hopefully lure in other players. This DLC is also $5. We're giving out a ton of extra free content with this patch. It's 100% fair to say this content is dirt cheap and still a steal. There are many things behind the scenes as to why this DLC costs money which I won't disclose. The reasoning is very far from what you're thinking it is.

We're still giving away a lot for free. $5 is not much money. We still have bills to pay and put food in our stomach. Yes we had a rough launch but we still haven't abandoned the community or this game. The IllFonic team has been in a crunch even STILL post launch trying to get things fixed. There are many things in play here.

You have assured my purchase. Thank you.

[Zirb]

I have a question regarding the blue-room maps; are those affected by this DLC in any way? Will they be free or more DLC?

The one that won, I think it was Map 3, will be released free along with the patch.

[Mereo]

The Duel DLC is on a seperate budget than the rest of Nexuiz and was in production long before release. This paid DLC gives us a chance to open other side budgets to advertise the game and hopefully lure in other players. This DLC is also $5. We're giving out a ton of extra free content with this patch. It's 100% fair to say this content is dirt cheap and still a steal. There are many things behind the scenes as to why this DLC costs money which I won't disclose. The reasoning is very far from what you're thinking it is.

I will give you the benefit of the doubt and I will buy the DLC. I'm giving you one more chance so please, do not rush the release, take your time and make it right this time, please.

[spardasieg]

The one that won, I think it was Map 3, will be released free along with the patch.

Thats good to hear at least.

I want to beleive.....!


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