Splash smash up on Brink –don’t do this

[Takhbir]

I don't expect you guys to do this. I was looking for the upcoming games as well as every of their CE's have restricted in-game extra's that actually pisses me off. Such as the upcoming Assassin's Creed CE have 2 limited single player maps. And CoD: Black Ops' CE has 4 co-op levels not playable throughout the emblematic edition. It makes me so annoyed. They are trying to bribe us for spending more money on the game.

[Squibbit]

All of Brink's (game play) content is supposed to be playable online, keeping content reserved for a few privileged seems like a huge waste of resources. There is the tactic where they release (unlock, it's usually already there) additional content/map packs but if you have bought the game used you are SOL. Sounds like in Steam you cannot resell your game although? If that is the case then that is probably a moot point.

[RockOn]

I have doubt that brink would have maps that were exclusive. An exclusive weapon or two would be possible but I think clothing is more likely because that doesn’t affect game play. I understand why companies do it - and they will continue to as long as they sell - but I think we all agree it sucks. I wish I could just buy all of them for 5/10 bucks like a few months after release or even free. If those weapons have dissimilar stats as compared to those obtainable within game then Splash Damage are a group of sell-outs.

[AZUL]

A gun that sounds and looks different is not a problem. But having exclusive access to one with different properties is. It might not be a big unbalancing factor but in principle you shouldn't be able to 'buy' in-game advantages. You might want to ask yourself where you would draw the line, I draw it here. It won't be stopping me from buying the game either, in the same vein; it won't stop me from calling those responsible sell-outs. And that includes developers who conform to producers regarding the corruption of game play content as it would piss all over their philosophy of balance.

[RyanInt]

I am going to pre order but I still hope for a DLC package. I understand how people would say it’s stupid to have it come out later and how people would think it’s stupid to have to pay for it, but I am good as long as it’s not exorbitantly expensive. I think that the opportunity for more weapons and archetypes should be open to those who didn't pre-order and also to those who wanted more than one DLC pack.

[Adamaris]

If you see the game itself as an overarching system, then it's not hard to see how for the overall integrity of the game is threatened by catering to this kind of demand. It's blatant corruption. Your argument could also be used for selling very powerful advantages to people. They'll buy it, sure, they'll even feel compelled to buy these extra's to be able to keep playing the game normally. But it does damage the gameplay as a whole which could end up costing a whole lot more. A developer who goes along with this demonstrates that he's willing to give up rather than to ensure the game's integrity in order for extra money.

[ApplePowerPC]

I hardly think you'll be getting a "better" weapon in the preorder pack. It'll be balanced like EVERY OTHER gun in the game, so maybe the fire rate will be up and the damage will be down, or perhaps it’s the exact same specs as a gun that you unlock at level 8 or something, except preorder guys get it from the get go as a thanks for preordering.