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Halo478
12/15/20 2:28:53 PM
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s0nicfan
12/15/20 2:31:32 PM
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What a shitshow. So either someone up top forced them to reverse their position on refunds, or their original apology was literally just a "don't like it? Take it back to gamestop". The latter feels WAY too douchy given CDPR's reputation, so something tells me this is an actual reversal due to executive meddling.

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Hexenherz
12/15/20 2:32:45 PM
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Man how could they screw this up so badly. It really feels like they're pulling a me - trying to keep everyone happy but just putting themselves in a stupid spot and ruining all of their relations.

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Lost_All_Senses
12/15/20 2:32:53 PM
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https://youtu.be/VhvDy8h3FG8

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AP3Brain
12/15/20 2:33:12 PM
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How would refunds work for non-digital games anyways? Users would have to send their physical copies to CDPR? Logistically it seems pretty unrealistic even if they owe something to players for fucking up the console versions...

Also reading the article nobody "lied". They just told people to return the game if they are unhappy about it. Nothing about offering their own return system.
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Tmaster148
12/15/20 2:33:15 PM
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I am so shocked a company that lied about the state of the product they put out would also lie about being able to refund it.

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DarthAragorn
12/15/20 2:34:25 PM
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I would imagine Sony and MS are the holdup here, they've never been very accommodating on refunds of digital purchases. And retail games? LOL good luck. Nobody refunds those.
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Hexenherz
12/15/20 2:34:29 PM
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Lost_All_Senses posted...
https://youtu.be/VhvDy8h3FG8
I see you and raise you one

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SauI_Goodman
12/15/20 2:36:18 PM
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Gamestop offered a full value credit within 2 days. Im sure lots of people took them up on it. Ypl be seeing tons of pre used cyberpunks on the shelves lol. As for me i am content with the game. Having a blast cause i love the genre for books.

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Halo478
12/15/20 2:36:40 PM
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Investors twice asked CDPR to clarify what was going on with refunds, concerned about how they might impact the games sales. The company isnt ready to say how many refunds have been processed, in part because much of that process is subject to Sony and Microsofts refund rules.

Yeah looks like the money guys said no to refunds

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nfearurspecimn
12/15/20 2:38:34 PM
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Lost_All_Senses posted...
https://youtu.be/VhvDy8h3FG8


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Hippocrates
12/15/20 2:39:15 PM
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But CDPR are the money guys. Don't like the 3 top dogs there hold a 40% stake between just them?
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s0nicfan
12/15/20 2:40:15 PM
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Hippocrates posted...
But CDPR are the money guys. Don't like the 3 top dogs there hold a 40% stake between just them?

That would imply that none of them (or even all of them, combined) have enough shareholder votes to keep them from being fired if it went to vote.

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Hippocrates
12/15/20 2:41:44 PM
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s0nicfan posted...
That would imply that none of them (or even all of them, combined) have enough shareholder votes to keep them from being fired if it went to vote.
Or maybe they're just as scummy as everyone pretends they aren't
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s0nicfan
12/15/20 2:44:30 PM
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Hippocrates posted...
Or maybe they're just as scummy as everyone pretends they aren't

That's the worldview you choose to have.

CDPR has spent a long time going out of their way to be positive towards their fanbase. These actions here just don't line up with their actual history.

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Darmik
12/15/20 2:45:15 PM
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Not only was the letter signed by the CEO it was signed by the guy who is now saying it was a misconception. It was a hollow apology.

s0nicfan posted...
That's the worldview you choose to have.

CDPR has spent a long time going out of their way to be positive towards their fanbase. These actions here just don't line up with their actual history.

How naive can you be? They've never released a game in this state before either.

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Hippocrates
12/15/20 2:45:15 PM
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s0nicfan posted...
That's the worldview you choose to have.
It was an alternate viewpoint I offered, nothing more. I know nothing about CDPR and won't subscribe to any theory unless it comes out. Was just throwing it out there
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BlockAddition
12/15/20 3:06:39 PM
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Hexenherz posted...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKvodRmM35Y
Man game looks like a crappy gta clone even w/o the glitches

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ModLogic
12/15/20 3:11:04 PM
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fuck sony and their "cant refund, you downloaded the game". its a broken game they didnt even bother to verify was working, fucking scum.

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Number090684
12/15/20 3:14:01 PM
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Death to the company CDPR! These bastards aren't worth funding for putting out shit like this in the first place.

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Irony
12/15/20 3:14:52 PM
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DarthAragorn posted...
I would imagine Sony and MS are the holdup here, they've never been very accommodating on refunds of digital purchases. And retail games? LOL good luck. Nobody refunds those.
Sony already offered refunds

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Darmik
12/15/20 3:25:03 PM
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Refunds from Sony depend on the operator. But they haven't been given any explicit instruction from CDPR to refund the game. Seems like they're told that the game will be updated next month.

https://twitter.com/patrickklepek/status/1338910263270117378?s=19

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Tyranthraxus
12/15/20 3:26:40 PM
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AP3Brain posted...
How would refunds work for non-digital games anyways? Users would have to send their physical copies to CDPR? Logistically it seems pretty unrealistic even if they owe something to players for fucking up the console versions...

Also reading the article nobody "lied". They just told people to return the game if they are unhappy about it. Nothing about offering their own return system.

They do offer their own return system though, just the same as any other game you buy from GOG.

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Darmik
12/15/20 3:31:06 PM
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They specifically made a big spiel about being able to return the game if you aren't happy. They knew what they were doing.

Again it's deflecting responsibility from them by blaming others. They would have known refund policies for Xbox and PlayStation so why bring it up if most players aren't able to use it? Why specifically say they'll make arrangements for retailers who won't give refunds but say nothing about PlayStation and Xbox? By the sounds of it they haven't even organised a single thing with them.

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voldothegr8
12/15/20 3:40:20 PM
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Peasant world problems
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Smackems
12/15/20 3:43:03 PM
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Guys cdpr is different they actually caaaare

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AP3Brain
12/15/20 3:43:04 PM
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Darmik posted...
They specifically made a big spiel about being able to return the game if you aren't happy. They knew what they were doing.

Where did they make a big spiel about returning the game through them? Not in the article.
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Halo478
12/15/20 3:46:06 PM
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AP3Brain
12/15/20 3:47:29 PM
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That is the same statement that is in the article. NO WHERE does it say they are offering the refund services. They say to use PSN and Xbox or store refund.
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Strider102
12/15/20 3:47:31 PM
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Socrawheeze
12/15/20 3:48:59 PM
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What's nuts is reading posts on reddit like "I don't understand how anyone can say the world is lifeless/soulless" or "the AI is serviceable"
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Grogu
12/15/20 3:51:49 PM
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Socrawheeze posted...
What's nuts is reading posts on reddit like "I don't understand how anyone can say the world is lifeless/soulless" or "the AI is serviceable"


Not everyone plays the game like its GTA. The world is gorgeous, I dont need to be able to talk to random NPCs or follow them around all day, I have no interest in getting into fights with cops or attacking NPCs. It was exactly the same in the Witcher 3 and that was game of the generation. The AI for enemies is serviceable, though everything else is very basic.
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Socrawheeze
12/15/20 3:52:28 PM
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Grogu posted...
Not everyone plays the game like its GTA
Dude, this is no kind of counterpoint and it's the only response anyone has when this comes up. Get off the script
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Grogu
12/15/20 3:53:27 PM
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How is the world lifeless though? Its exactly as lifeless as the Witcher 3. Yes its set dressing but thats the design choice.
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Socrawheeze
12/15/20 3:56:40 PM
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Grogu posted...
How is the world lifeless though
Nothing about it is dynamic. The AI is non existent. NPCs will stand there, doing the same thing, forever. They'll disappear if you move a few feet or change your camera view. Every single NPC reacts the same way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUH6CF7gFkw

I don't care if Witcher 3 also didn't have AI. It is 2020. That is bare minimum shit. It's valid that you're enjoying the game, but don't you sit here and shit down my throat about how it's not lifeless and has fine AI
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Grogu
12/15/20 3:57:48 PM
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What do you want the NPCs to do? Like I honestly dont get this complaint. The world is a backdrop, not a sandbox
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Darmik
12/15/20 3:58:56 PM
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AP3Brain posted...
That is the same statement that is in the article. NO WHERE does it say they are offering the refund services. They say to use PSN and Xbox or store refund.

Yes and it's implied that won't be a problem.

Grogu posted...
Not everyone plays the game like its GTA. The world is gorgeous, I dont need to be able to talk to random NPCs or follow them around all day, I have no interest in getting into fights with cops or attacking NPCs. It was exactly the same in the Witcher 3 and that was game of the generation. The AI for enemies is serviceable, though everything else is very basic.

The possibility to play it like a GTA game and go on a crime spree is still there. It was always seen as a possibility. It should have a higher standard than PS2 games.

Even then you don't need to go on crime sprees to figure out the traffic doesn't have AI.

Grogu posted...
What do you want the NPCs to do? Like I honestly dont get this complaint. The world is a backdrop, not a sandbox

Feel responsive. React differently to danger. Drive around obstacles in traffic. Give the ability for police to actually chase you. Ride motorbikes. Have the ability to enter vehicles.

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Tmaster148
12/15/20 4:00:27 PM
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Socrawheeze posted...
Nothing about it is dynamic. The AI is non existent. NPCs will stand there, doing the same thing, forever. They'll disappear if you move a few feet or change your camera view. Every single NPC reacts the same way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUH6CF7gFkw

I don't care if Witcher 3 also didn't have AI. It is 2020. That is bare minimum shit. It's valid that you're enjoying the game, but don't you sit here and shit down my throat about how it's not lifeless and has fine AI

Let's not forget, CDPR advertised their game as some big open world where the npcs each have their own handicrafted routines.

So the fact they basically all act the same is just another example of CDPR lying.

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Socrawheeze
12/15/20 4:00:39 PM
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Grogu
12/15/20 4:00:43 PM
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Yeah they could improve the traffic AI. And honestly they should just remove the ability to commit crimes and kill NPCs, its not that type of game.
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Socrawheeze
12/15/20 4:01:45 PM
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Yeah player agency in an RPG is overrated, right?
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Grogu
12/15/20 4:02:14 PM
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Socrawheeze posted...


https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/mobile/000/020/131/Spongebob_Lifegard.jpg


No like honestly. How would the game be better if you could have meaningly conversations with NPCs? How would the game be better if you know NPCs do things when youre not watching?

Like I say they should just remove the ability to murder civilians because its not that sort of game
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Socrawheeze
12/15/20 4:03:11 PM
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Yeah who needs immersion in an RPG, right?
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Tmaster148
12/15/20 4:03:44 PM
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Socrawheeze posted...
Yeah who needs immersion in an RPG, right?

tbf, I wouldn't call the current game an rpg.

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Grogu
12/15/20 4:05:02 PM
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This game has been critically praised for its immersion, just like Witcher 3 was. I agree with that. Never played a game with a city like this. Yeah its not perfect by any stretch. Much better than in Skyrim where you can hear the same voice actors repeat the same lines for all the amazing NPCs.
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Hippocrates
12/15/20 4:05:16 PM
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Tmaster148 posted...
tbf, I wouldn't call the current game an rpg.
Right? It's absolutely not an RPG. It's a kinda half-baked looter shooter that under the hood seems actually pretty linear

But it was advertised as a genre-defining RPG, so I will hold it to that standard.
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Darmik
12/15/20 4:06:53 PM
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Tmaster148 posted...
Let's not forget, CDPR advertised their game as some big open world where the npcs each have their own handicrafted routines.

So the fact they basically all act the same is just another example of CDPR lying.

https://youtu.be/vjF9GgrY9c0?t=776

"We've greatly enhanced our crowd and community systems. To create the most believable city in any open world game to date."

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CM_Ponch
12/15/20 4:06:55 PM
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Really bummed the name Grogu was wasted on a troll account

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Balrog0
12/15/20 4:09:28 PM
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So what kind of game is it? I thought open world sand boxy was sort of the point. I didn't follow development too closely

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