Would you learn semi-realistic racing game mechanics if a racing game was the conflict resolution mechanic of a Bioware-like RPG or an atmospheric exploration game with a story?
I am especially interested in the opinions of people who don't regularly play racing games, especially not those with semi-realistic or realistic physics.
Now for context: my immediately previous reblog has me wondering whether or not investing serious time or effort (I certainly don't have money, lmao) into one of my game concepts in the future is something I should seriously consider, or whether I should abandon hope for these altogether.
Racing games are notoriously creatively stagnant, and have been for a while. I've had thoughts about this percolating for a while, as I play (and have made mods for) a variety of racing games; I'm wondering whether I'm the only weirdo who thinks my ideas sound good, or if I'm onto something.
We have a chance to Fight Back against Ubisoft and the practice of Killing Online-Only games.
With The Crew shutting down on April 1st Ross from accursed farms (the guy who made Freeman's Mind) is planning a mass campaign worldwide, and needs help.
We need Everyone in the EU, but especially Germany and France to help.
Here's what you can do to help:
Save proof of purchase of your The Crew copy. Be it physical or digital, make sure you have proof you owned it. If you own the game digitally take a screenshot of the game in your library, with your account name included in the photo.
Contact Ubisoft now, asking them how to play the game past April 1st. This will help set a precident that you attempted to resolve the issue beforehand.
If you know your country's local consumer laws please contact ross regarding them at [email protected].
If you are from France, you can send a Mail to Ubisoft regarding the issue according to these instructions.
This will help once again setting a precident for the upcoming campaign.
Unfortunately, if you are in America you cannot help.
According to ProCD, Inc. v. Zeidenberg you do not own ANY of your games.
Please help spread the word.
This may be our only chance to force companies to make online only games that get shut down playable.