There are many games that look mildly interesting to me. If they are free I'll check it out. If they cost anything I'll evaluate. If they cost 5 bucks I evaluate less then if they cost $100.
If I want gum and it costs 10 cents and I like it I'll get it. I'll think a lot harder about that gum if it costs $10.
Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it is bad.
@VengeSunsoar so, you must be thinking a lot harder the more attractive the woman is you are interested in Especially if she out matches you in salary/career as well, oh and if she is celebrity status, might as well stop thinking, right?
This poll reminds me of Brexit or another rigged voting election, where you wanna make sure the polls seem so close that the majority can actually believe they were so close to winning, but somehow by a slight margin they lost!
I have a lot of games I've bought, mostly on sale, that I haven't gotten around to playing yet, so I can afford to not buy games that I feel are not worth the price being asked.
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This poll reminds me of Brexit or another rigged voting election, where you wanna make sure the polls seem so close that the majority can actually believe they were so close to winning, but somehow by a slight margin they lost!
We didn't need to get together to conspire to rig your poll.
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Where there is a will, there is a way.
Why'd a price of all things stop me? It's a silly excuse imo. If there is a will(meaning if a game even marginally interests me), I'll find a way to play it: Earn money for it, f2p, piracy then buy later...I don't really care.
Example:
If a good Warhammer Fantasy RPG came out(say Bioware produced it), I'd pay $120 for it(2x the standard price). Because I care for it.
If WoW 2,0 came out, I wouldn't purchase it even if it costed $1. If it were f2p, maybe I'd try it. Because I don't care for it.
What if a warhammer RPG came out that was absolutely amazing, but it cost $1mil to play, had no f2p and couldn't be pirated?
I know its a ridiculous premise but everyone has an upper limit for what they're willing to pay, which means price is a factor for everyone.
Also, I'd pay a lot for a decent warhammer rpg (though, would prefer 40k), I just wouldn't trust bioware to make it.
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the thing is if you ask someone on the street 'does the price of a pack of gum factor into your choice' I very seriously doubt they will pause for a second and think 'does the person asking it mean $200,000?' hmmm
So then you agree with me that the way the question is asked will result in indistinct (and therefore meaningless) poll results.
no..
because ...if you ask someone on the street 'does the price of a pack of gum factor into your choice' I very seriously doubt they will pause for a second and think 'does the person asking it mean $200,000?' hmmm
that means no... they are not thinking as you suggest and its not an expected thing to assume. The hint is in the phrase 'I very seriously doubt' so how you came to your conclusion based on what I said is a bit beyond me
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I'm finding it a lot easier to wait until games drop in price, especially there's nothing coming out these days that's radically different and must have right away. I'm not rich so yeah, I'd rather buy games at a cheaper price.
because ...if you ask someone on the street 'does the price of a pack of gum factor into your choice' I very seriously doubt they will pause for a second and think 'does the person asking it mean $200,000?' hmmm
that means no... they are not thinking as you suggest and its not an expected thing to assume. The hint is in the phrase 'I very seriously doubt' so how you came to your conclusion based on what I said is a bit beyond me
You can't claim to disagree with me and then reiterate precisely why the poll cannot provide meaningful data. That's agreeing with me, not disagreeing.
The fact that they're not thinking as I suggest is why the poll is incapable of providing meaningful data.
"What is truly revealing is his implication that believing something to be true is the same as it being true. [continue]" -John Oliver
This poll was meant to ask a simple question "does the price of a product ever been (and will continue to be) a factor in playing a game or not for you?". For me it will always be a factor because no matter how much of a "fanboy" I might be for a product if I'm feeling being ripped off I make the producer know that by not buying the product, it's that simple.
If I'm enjoying something a lot doesn't mean it is the only thing I can be enjoying or like a drug addiction, where I get to blindly spend my $ for it without any control. By not spending $ on something I believe is more expensive than it should I let the producer know about it and that's how prices change.
This poll was meant to ask a simple question "does the price of a product ever been (and will continue to be) a factor in playing a game or not for you?". For me it will always be a factor because no matter how much of a "fanboy" I might be for a product if I'm feeling being ripped off I make the producer know that by not buying the product, it's that simple.
If I'm enjoying something a lot doesn't mean it is the only thing I can be enjoying or like a drug addiction, where I get to blindly spend my $ for it without any control. By not spending $ on something I believe is more expensive than it should I let the producer know about it by not spending.
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Yes @Kyleran just like how we all have our different pleasures, and believe me if the majority of individuals were like me I doubt you could afford to spend $30 a year on EVE unless of course you were making my perfect MMO
For me - price does play a part to some degree that I'm willing to chance my time on a game. If the game is something I like, I will pay for it, and the cost isn't a big issue. But if it's an unknown, I'm not one to lightly part with my money just to try something out, and I've paid a good deal of money for games in the past that just sit and collect dust - almost a total waste. But then again, there are some games that I've spent a lot of money on (Everquest over the years comes to mind), but looking at the number of hours I got out of it at the time, it was dirt cheap entertainment (and since that money didn't go into booze and hookers, perhaps money well spent, although that's debatable).
I guess that's a case for limited trials and demos (and, unfortunately, open betas). If the game is fun for me, cost isn't much of an object (up to my personal limit of discretionary and entertainment spending), nor is payment model - I don't have a problem with subscriptions, I don't have a problem with B2P, and I don't have a problem spending money on a F2P -- if the game is fun.
Provided that $60 is the high end of this scale. Which is the reality, generally. No.
For me, either a game looks interesting enough to play, or it doesn't. I think I'm pretty picky, it seems to work out pretty well for me. On the other hand, even if a game were free, if I don't find it interesting enough to play, I will not play that game.
The question is trivial to be honest. Who here has never bought a game at full price? I mean not even once? Most would be honest and admit they have. If you have never in your life bought a game at full retail price I would imagine you to be in the very small minority. Game prices have remained nearly the same for decades now.
So, you've never looked at a game, thought "I'd like to play that" but then decided to wait until its on sale?
For example, I don't like shooters very much so never bothered playing the Bioshock games. However, they consistently got good reviews and seem to be one of those "must play" series.
I would never pay full price for them. But, I did buy all 3 when they were in a bundle for £6. Price was therefore a factor.
If there is a gamer out there who has bought 10 or more games and never gone through that thought process, I'd be curious to meet them and then sell them some overpriced games, as they're clearly an idiot with more money than sense.
Similarly, there have been times in my life when I've been very short on cash and £50 would have to pay for food, petrol and ciggies for a week. I still enjoyed playing games and wanted to buy new ones, but I couldn't because I couldn't afford to, I'd have starved instead. Price was therefore a factor.
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Yes but not often. I won't pay extra for collectors editions, bonus cut scenes / music or a special box.
There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes this whole universe for a vast practical joke, though the wit thereof he but dimly discerns, and more than suspects that the joke is at nobody's expense but his own. -- Herman Melville
The question is trivial to be honest. Who here has never bought a game at full price? I mean not even once? Most would be honest and admit they have. If you have never in your life bought a game at full retail price I would imagine you to be in the very small minority. Game prices have remained nearly the same for decades now.
So, you've never looked at a game, thought "I'd like to play that" but then decided to wait until its on sale?
For example, I don't like shooters very much so never bothered playing the Bioshock games. However, they consistently got good reviews and seem to be one of those "must play" series.
I would never pay full price for them. But, I did buy all 3 when they were in a bundle for £6. Price was therefore a factor.
If there is a gamer out there who has bought 10 or more games and never gone through that thought process, I'd be curious to meet them and then sell them some overpriced games, as they're clearly an idiot with more money than sense.
Similarly, there have been times in my life when I've been very short on cash and £50 would have to pay for food, petrol and ciggies for a week. I still enjoyed playing games and wanted to buy new ones, but I couldn't because I couldn't afford to, I'd have starved instead. Price was therefore a factor.
His question is:
Does the cost of a game play a factor in playing it?
My answer is no. The cost is not a factor in me playing it. If it is a game I want, I buy it. Period.
I have never intentionally waited for a price drop to buy a game I know I want. I just buy it.
The times I buy a game at a lower than release price is because I had too many games in rotation when it was released and did not have time to play it. So once I have time to add another game in I buy something I missed.
I kinda think the question is a little vague don't you think? People have mentioned that what if it'll cost you a million dollars before you can play it? You would definitely have to think about it. It's all in how you look at it I think. Don't think anyone is wrong, it's just that the question is way to vague.
because ...if you ask someone on the street 'does the price of a pack of gum factor into your choice' I very seriously doubt they will pause for a second and think 'does the person asking it mean $200,000?' hmmm
that means no... they are not thinking as you suggest and its not an expected thing to assume. The hint is in the phrase 'I very seriously doubt' so how you came to your conclusion based on what I said is a bit beyond me
You can't claim to disagree with me and then reiterate precisely why the poll cannot provide meaningful data. That's agreeing with me, not disagreeing.
The fact that they're not thinking as I suggest is why the poll is incapable of providing meaningful data.
no.
I do not thing when people are asked about the price of a pack of gum and its impact on their decision that they are thinking that price might be a million dollars
but thanks for keep bringing it up so I can illustrate the point more often . I do appreciate that, you are in effect doing me a favor and I thank you again .
I hope we can continue this dialogue so that more people can see our two points of views. the more your point of view gets read by others the better for you would you not agree?
Please do not respond to me, even if I ask you a question, its rhetorical.
The question is trivial to be honest. Who here has never bought a game at full price? I mean not even once? Most would be honest and admit they have. If you have never in your life bought a game at full retail price I would imagine you to be in the very small minority. Game prices have remained nearly the same for decades now.
So, you've never looked at a game, thought "I'd like to play that" but then decided to wait until its on sale?
For example, I don't like shooters very much so never bothered playing the Bioshock games. However, they consistently got good reviews and seem to be one of those "must play" series.
I would never pay full price for them. But, I did buy all 3 when they were in a bundle for £6. Price was therefore a factor.
If there is a gamer out there who has bought 10 or more games and never gone through that thought process, I'd be curious to meet them and then sell them some overpriced games, as they're clearly an idiot with more money than sense.
Similarly, there have been times in my life when I've been very short on cash and £50 would have to pay for food, petrol and ciggies for a week. I still enjoyed playing games and wanted to buy new ones, but I couldn't because I couldn't afford to, I'd have starved instead. Price was therefore a factor.
His question is:
Does the cost of a game play a factor in playing it?
My answer is no. The cost is not a factor in me playing it. If it is a game I want, I buy it. Period.
I have never intentionally waited for a price drop to buy a game I know I want. I just buy it.
The times I buy a game at a lower than release price is because I had too many games in rotation when it was released and did not have time to play it. So once I have time to add another game in I buy something I missed.
I kinda think the question is a little vague don't you think? People have mentioned that what if it'll cost you a million dollars before you can play it? You would definitely have to think about it. It's all in how you look at it I think. Don't think anyone is wrong, it's just that the question is way to vague.
Yeah I completely agree. It is pretty vague. Perhaps on purpose. I am only looking at the question in regards to what games currently cost and have cost in the past. Paying $60 for a new game I know I want is not a big deal for me and considering I paid $60 for Ocarina of Time way back in 1998 I am glad games have not gone up since those days.
I think if you asked the average person on the street who is not a victim of Forums sites and you asked them 'does the cost of a candy bar affect your decision to buy one', having not been a vicitm of logic traps I think that person would not think 'hmm could the questionare be suggesting if the candy bar was $100,000?' becasuse the question didnt add 'as they are commonly priced now'. I think because we live in this highly unusual world of game forums sites we tend to look for traps more often then we really should
Please do not respond to me, even if I ask you a question, its rhetorical.
The question is trivial to be honest. Who here has never bought a game at full price? I mean not even once? Most would be honest and admit they have. If you have never in your life bought a game at full retail price I would imagine you to be in the very small minority. Game prices have remained nearly the same for decades now.
So, you've never looked at a game, thought "I'd like to play that" but then decided to wait until its on sale?
For example, I don't like shooters very much so never bothered playing the Bioshock games. However, they consistently got good reviews and seem to be one of those "must play" series.
I would never pay full price for them. But, I did buy all 3 when they were in a bundle for £6. Price was therefore a factor.
If there is a gamer out there who has bought 10 or more games and never gone through that thought process, I'd be curious to meet them and then sell them some overpriced games, as they're clearly an idiot with more money than sense.
Similarly, there have been times in my life when I've been very short on cash and £50 would have to pay for food, petrol and ciggies for a week. I still enjoyed playing games and wanted to buy new ones, but I couldn't because I couldn't afford to, I'd have starved instead. Price was therefore a factor.
His question is:
Does the cost of a game play a factor in playing it?
My answer is no. The cost is not a factor in me playing it. If it is a game I want, I buy it. Period.
I have never intentionally waited for a price drop to buy a game I know I want. I just buy it.
The times I buy a game at a lower than release price is because I had too many games in rotation when it was released and did not have time to play it. So once I have time to add another game in I buy something I missed.
I kinda think the question is a little vague don't you think? People have mentioned that what if it'll cost you a million dollars before you can play it? You would definitely have to think about it. It's all in how you look at it I think. Don't think anyone is wrong, it's just that the question is way to vague.
Yeah I completely agree. It is pretty vague. Perhaps on purpose. I am only looking at the question in regards to what games currently cost and have cost in the past. Paying $60 for a new game I know I want is not a big deal for me and considering I paid $60 for Ocarina of Time way back in 1998 I am glad games have not gone up since those days.
I think if you asked the average person on the street who is not a victim of Forums sites and you asked them 'does the cost of a candy bar affect your decision to buy one', having not been a vicitm of logic traps I think that person would not think 'hmm could the questionare be suggesting if the candy bar was $100,000?' becasuse the question didnt add 'as they are commonly priced now'. I think because we live in this highly unusual world of game forums sites we tend to look for traps more often then we really should
To me it's common sense to ask "How much does the candy cost?" when someone approaches you with a vague question like that. Not because of forum sites.
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If I want gum and it costs 10 cents and I like it I'll get it. I'll think a lot harder about that gum if it costs $10.
Only if that woman costs more than i am willing to pay. My wife may have issues with that though.
Stupid comment as usual.
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I know its a ridiculous premise but everyone has an upper limit for what they're willing to pay, which means price is a factor for everyone.
Also, I'd pay a lot for a decent warhammer rpg (though, would prefer 40k), I just wouldn't trust bioware to make it.
because
...if you ask someone on the street 'does the price of a pack of gum factor into your choice' I very seriously doubt they will pause for a second and think 'does the person asking it mean $200,000?' hmmm
that means no... they are not thinking as you suggest and its not an expected thing to assume. The hint is in the phrase 'I very seriously doubt' so how you came to your conclusion based on what I said is a bit beyond me
Please do not respond to me, even if I ask you a question, its rhetorical.
Please do not respond to me
The fact that they're not thinking as I suggest is why the poll is incapable of providing meaningful data.
"What is truly revealing is his implication that believing something to be true is the same as it being true. [continue]" -John Oliver
If I'm enjoying something a lot doesn't mean it is the only thing I can be enjoying or like a drug addiction, where I get to blindly spend my $ for it without any control. By not spending $ on something I believe is more expensive than it should I let the producer know about it and that's how prices change.
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For me - price does play a part to some degree that I'm willing to chance my time on a game. If the game is something I like, I will pay for it, and the cost isn't a big issue. But if it's an unknown, I'm not one to lightly part with my money just to try something out, and I've paid a good deal of money for games in the past that just sit and collect dust - almost a total waste. But then again, there are some games that I've spent a lot of money on (Everquest over the years comes to mind), but looking at the number of hours I got out of it at the time, it was dirt cheap entertainment (and since that money didn't go into booze and hookers, perhaps money well spent, although that's debatable).
I guess that's a case for limited trials and demos (and, unfortunately, open betas). If the game is fun for me, cost isn't much of an object (up to my personal limit of discretionary and entertainment spending), nor is payment model - I don't have a problem with subscriptions, I don't have a problem with B2P, and I don't have a problem spending money on a F2P -- if the game is fun.
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For me, either a game looks interesting enough to play, or it doesn't. I think I'm pretty picky, it seems to work out pretty well for me. On the other hand, even if a game were free, if I don't find it interesting enough to play, I will not play that game.
For example, I don't like shooters very much so never bothered playing the Bioshock games. However, they consistently got good reviews and seem to be one of those "must play" series.
I would never pay full price for them. But, I did buy all 3 when they were in a bundle for £6. Price was therefore a factor.
If there is a gamer out there who has bought 10 or more games and never gone through that thought process, I'd be curious to meet them and then sell them some overpriced games, as they're clearly an idiot with more money than sense.
Similarly, there have been times in my life when I've been very short on cash and £50 would have to pay for food, petrol and ciggies for a week. I still enjoyed playing games and wanted to buy new ones, but I couldn't because I couldn't afford to, I'd have starved instead. Price was therefore a factor.
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There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes this whole universe for a vast practical joke, though the wit thereof he but dimly discerns, and more than suspects that the joke is at nobody's expense but his own.
-- Herman Melville
I do not thing when people are asked about the price of a pack of gum and its impact on their decision that they are thinking that price might be a million dollars
but thanks for keep bringing it up so I can illustrate the point more often . I do appreciate that, you are in effect doing me a favor and I thank you again .
I hope we can continue this dialogue so that more people can see our two points of views. the more your point of view gets read by others the better for you would you not agree?
Please do not respond to me, even if I ask you a question, its rhetorical.
Please do not respond to me
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'does the cost of a candy bar affect your decision to buy one', having not been a vicitm of logic traps I think that person would not think 'hmm could the questionare be suggesting if the candy bar was $100,000?' becasuse the question didnt add 'as they are commonly priced now'. I think because we live in this highly unusual world of game forums sites we tend to look for traps more often then we really should
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