With regards to the patch/expansion pack that we should expect in November,
do you think:
A) That Hasbro rushed Geoff Crammond to get GP3 out, thus forcing him to
leave certain features out, which now due to the complaints they have
recieved they will give us these features for a small price.
B) Hasbro have given Crammond the bollocking of his life for giving them a
mediocre product and are now forcing him to get it right. And of course
giving them an excuse to make a few more $.
C) It was all planned like this so Hasbro could sell two pieces of software
instead of one and make twice as much profit.
As a matter of fact, I have only just recieved GP3 and apart from a quick
sneak at it on my PC at work have not played it yet. It does look good and
I am expecting to enjoy it, so this isn't an attack on GP3, GC or Hasbro.
Chris
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I'd go for B. This could also have a positive imapct on GP4.
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"Chris Bloom" <[email hidden]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> With regards to the patch/expansion pack that we should expect in
November,
> do you think:
>
> A) That Hasbro rushed Geoff Crammond to get GP3 out, thus forcing him to
> leave certain features out, which now due to the complaints they have
> recieved they will give us these features for a small price.
>
> B) Hasbro have given Crammond the bollocking of his life for giving them a
> mediocre product and are now forcing him to get it right. And of course
> giving them an excuse to make a few more $.
>
> C) It was all planned like this so Hasbro could sell two pieces of
software
> instead of one and make twice as much profit.
>
> As a matter of fact, I have only just recieved GP3 and apart from a quick
> sneak at it on my PC at work have not played it yet. It does look good
and
> I am expecting to enjoy it, so this isn't an attack on GP3, GC or Hasbro.
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> ---
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> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.185 / Virus Database: 88 - Release Date: 00/08/18
>
>
Chris Bloom wrote:
Cynic that I am, I'll choose C.
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> > With regards to the patch/expansion pack that we should expect in November, > do you think: > > A) That Hasbro rushed Geoff Crammond to get GP3 out, thus forcing him to > leave certain features out, which now due to the complaints they have > recieved they will give us these features for a small price. > > B) Hasbro have given Crammond the bollocking of his life for giving them a > mediocre product and are now forcing him to get it right. And of course > giving them an excuse to make a few more $. > > C) It was all planned like this so Hasbro could sell two pieces of software > instead of one and make twice as much profit. > > As a matter of fact, I have only just recieved GP3 and apart from a quick > sneak at it on my PC at work have not played it yet. It does look good and > I am expecting to enjoy it, so this isn't an attack on GP3, GC or Hasbro.I think it is all three A, B and C. :-) (Seriously)
"Chris Bloom" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> With regards to the patch/expansion pack that we should expect inNovember,
> do you think:
>
> A) That Hasbro rushed Geoff Crammond to get GP3 out, thus forcinghim to
> leave certain features out, which now due to the complaints theyhave
> recieved they will give us these features for a small price.
>
> B) Hasbro have given Crammond the bollocking of his life for givingthem a
> mediocre product and are now forcing him to get it right. And ofcourse
> giving them an excuse to make a few more $.
>
> C) It was all planned like this so Hasbro could sell two pieces ofsoftware
> instead of one and make twice as much profit.
>
> As a matter of fact, I have only just recieved GP3 and apart from aquick
> sneak at it on my PC at work have not played it yet. It does lookgood and
> I am expecting to enjoy it, so this isn't an attack on GP3, GC orHasbro.
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> > Chris > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.185 / Virus Database: 88 - Release Date: 00/08/18 > > I think the announcement by EA may shed some light onto this topic. They
too are bringing out an "update" earlier than first planned. I beleive both
titles have fallen short of critical expectations. So Hasbro and EA are
trying to get the package "right" before launching yearly updates. I think
we can rest assured that if there were NOT two premier F1 titles competing
for sales, we would not be seeing these updates. paid for or other wise.
Similarly...I'm guessing the real reason for the delay of N4 is to try and
add value to the package in some manner to compete with the extra gameplay
of Nascar Heat. N4's graphic update, mulitplayer improvement, and the gpl
level physics will appeal to the advanced users, but perhaps they felt they
needed something to grab the average Joe as well. ****This is all
supposition on my part, I have NO facts or info to back them up.*****
dave henrie
"Chris Bloom" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I think they watched this newsgroup closely after the release and then
probably got a hold of some other titles (GP500, GPL) to see the difference
for themselves, and then called in joy boy geoff and said something along
the lines of "next time, if there is a next time, we're gonna ride you like
zorro to make sure you give us what WE want, not what you THINK we want".
So in answer to the question, "B".
"Chris Bloom" <[email hidden]> wrote
> C) It was all planned like this so Hasbro could sell two pieces ofsoftware
> instead of one and make twice as much profit.
That's an obvious one. C) but also a little of A) and B).
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You know, after this blatant scheme (GP3), I can't believe anyone would
still buy the GP3 patch or a game called GP4. I guess this is the reason
companies pull this kind of crap, they know there are suckers out there
who will give them money for cow-patties on a cracker! Geez, If they
don't release a demo first (even if they do sometimes) you can bet it's
gonna suck. And you fine folks wonder why there's so much piracy out
there.
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Chris Bloom wrote:
>
> With regards to the patch/expansion pack that we should expect in November,
> do you think:
>
> A) That Hasbro rushed Geoff Crammond to get GP3 out, thus forcing him to
> leave certain features out, which now due to the complaints they have<SNIP>
> I am expecting to enjoy it, so this isn't an attack on GP3, GC or Hasbro.
>
> Chris
Tony wrote:
>
> You know, after this blatant scheme (GP3), I can't believe anyone would
> still buy the GP3 patch or a game called GP4. I guess this is the reason
> companies pull this kind of crap, they know there are suckers out there
> who will give them money for cow-patties on a cracker! Geez, If they
If it's fun (in this case it is a lot of fun), I just love
to be a sucker.
> don't release a demo first (even if they do sometimes) you can bet it's
> gonna suck. And you fine folks wonder why there's so much piracy out
> there.
Oh, you mean, anybody who thinks GP3 is not worth it, downloads it
and plays this unworthy sim? "Yeah, i hate to play that game, but I
got it for free, so I have to."
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In article <[email hidden]>, Tony <[email hidden]> writes:
It depends on what the price is. It's called perceived value. While GP3 isn't
worth $39.99 to me(or to you, obviously), it might very well be worth $19.99.
At the point where the 'retail' value meets my 'perceived' value, I'll probably
buy it. By the way, peoples' perceive value seldom stays the same. My number
for N3 was about $20. When Dave N.'s converter came out, the perceived value
for N3 went up. I ended up buying it for $29 or $34, can't remember which.
In my opinion, NO car is 'worth' over $50,000. However, there are enough
people *buying* 'em to keep the manufacturer in business. Having said that,
I'd *love* to have a Lotus Esprit Turbo...(drool) :)
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