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Hey there.
Finally, there’s a new “hot” topic to discuss and I’m back to raise some points. Keep in mind, truth can hurt sometimes. This goes to haters out there.
Alrighty, so we’ve the long awaited and the FIRST ever *real* DLC announced for L4D. Before anyone screams, yes I haven’t forgotten about Survival Pack. I shouldn’t even bother with debating why it wasn’t true DLC. That’s an entirely different topic which has been discussed countless times before. Just to recall our memories, Valve only completed (<-- keyword) their unfinished game back in April. Survival Mode - never ending hordes? Please, it was always possible from console commands. Perhaps valuable for 360 gamers, but NOT us.
On a side note, I find it funny that they keep mentioning “Authoring Tools” as one of their released content and commitment for L4D. I mean, is it really necessary to brag about SDK in PC gaming? It should have been available out of box in the first place. The only thing merely exciting was Matchmaking 2.0, and we all know how that turned out.
Now onto recent announcement, DLC details are made known to public. It’s a new campaign. While it’s a good thing they are headed in right direction, I certainly hope it isn’t the only DLC they plan on developing for original L4D. Only two chapters? Come on now. Are your employees on vacation? Is that good enough for our 8 months of patience? I’m sorry, but it’s a really… bad attempt to get away with your past promises.
Who is actually excited about this? Sure, I believe they’ll be well made (coming from Valve of course). BUT with a load of professional custom campaigns in the works, it’s only a matter of time this DLC would easily get overshadowed by them. Now my point is - how about something valuable that can extend L4D’s replay value in a broader way? New special infected, and weapons? 4v4 matchmaking? Bug fixes? Personally, I’d take any of the aforesaid over two new chapters anyday.
Oh well, I’ll end it for now.
My next announcement will be on L4D1/2 cross-play for custom campaigns. Speak up people, custom campaigns are L4D’s future so it better get implemented.
Finally, there’s a new “hot” topic to discuss and I’m back to raise some points. Keep in mind, truth can hurt sometimes. This goes to haters out there.
Alrighty, so we’ve the long awaited and the FIRST ever *real* DLC announced for L4D. Before anyone screams, yes I haven’t forgotten about Survival Pack. I shouldn’t even bother with debating why it wasn’t true DLC. That’s an entirely different topic which has been discussed countless times before. Just to recall our memories, Valve only completed (<-- keyword) their unfinished game back in April. Survival Mode - never ending hordes? Please, it was always possible from console commands. Perhaps valuable for 360 gamers, but NOT us.
On a side note, I find it funny that they keep mentioning “Authoring Tools” as one of their released content and commitment for L4D. I mean, is it really necessary to brag about SDK in PC gaming? It should have been available out of box in the first place. The only thing merely exciting was Matchmaking 2.0, and we all know how that turned out.
Now onto recent announcement, DLC details are made known to public. It’s a new campaign. While it’s a good thing they are headed in right direction, I certainly hope it isn’t the only DLC they plan on developing for original L4D. Only two chapters? Come on now. Are your employees on vacation? Is that good enough for our 8 months of patience? I’m sorry, but it’s a really… bad attempt to get away with your past promises.
Who is actually excited about this? Sure, I believe they’ll be well made (coming from Valve of course). BUT with a load of professional custom campaigns in the works, it’s only a matter of time this DLC would easily get overshadowed by them. Now my point is - how about something valuable that can extend L4D’s replay value in a broader way? New special infected, and weapons? 4v4 matchmaking? Bug fixes? Personally, I’d take any of the aforesaid over two new chapters anyday.
Oh well, I’ll end it for now.
My next announcement will be on L4D1/2 cross-play for custom campaigns. Speak up people, custom campaigns are L4D’s future so it better get implemented.
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Oh, and regarding the "Authoring Tools DLC". Im pretty sure that the 3 campaigns I'v done will never be rls'd for the public. Because, the new system of how the game handles user made content is just plain bad. But it feels like ppl's conserns about the matchmaking system before l4d's rls was indeed not that over the top. And how that would have affected the user made content. Guess their saying something in the lines of; "i told you so" now or?
^^, Just sad rly
^^, Just sad rly
Well, dont forget that this is a more or less "vs map"DLC. The maps are made small due to that according to valve the community wants small campaigns. So basicly for me that love content/co op/big campaigns.. This DLC aint that much of a biggie. Goes down to the quality of the survival dlc in my opinion. If they would indeed like to make the community happy in the long run they should actually spend some time making some real content instead of the halfbaked they are doing now.
But I guess thats not an option for valve atm. Just sad that they cant keep their word. Sure, theres a dlc comming. But for me to have to wait just before the new title(l4d2) to actually get some proper content is just sad.
I have a feeling that l4d1 could have been 200% more popular if they stood by the announcement of keeping it up to date with new content as they've done with TF2. Just sad that they didnt.
But I guess thats not an option for valve atm. Just sad that they cant keep their word. Sure, theres a dlc comming. But for me to have to wait just before the new title(l4d2) to actually get some proper content is just sad.
I have a feeling that l4d1 could have been 200% more popular if they stood by the announcement of keeping it up to date with new content as they've done with TF2. Just sad that they didnt.
Loud i bet you dont even own the PC version your one of those Xbots who come complaining about us not like this horrible shit thats nothing more than gears of war in the first person and with zombies and not fucking underground.
There is a massive lack of weapons in L4D. E.g. AK47, Magnum pistol, melee weapons etc would have been nice too :(
L4D now available for 10 euros in Slovakian stores.
To the DOUCHEBAGS that come in here and have to put anti-boycott comments: THIS IS A FORUM FOR BOYCOTTERS, NOT YOU. Seriously, you post here just to get a reaction? What is wrong with you? I know your life is empty, but come on, no one is that lonely or in need of putting other people down or insulting them just to feel good about yourself, but i guess im talking to 12 year olds with too much time in ther hands with no hesitation to spend their parents hard earned money.
Honest.. Come on Vavle has promised that L4D would get alot of modifications, new contents and other stuff. but the only thing we've seen so far is a single new map . I think it is disgraceful to go out, buy a copy of L4D2 and be satisfied. if L4D not has more to offer than what it have, what then should be better in L4D2?. Look at Halflife2 for instance. there was expansion addons and new weapons with it and a lot more variation of weapons. L4D got like 6 Weapons if you see at the useable stuff. I think its a waste of money.
my only disappointment is that its gonna cost money for the 360 which i have (say what u will but i prefer console games to pc games for multiplayer with *real* friends and i have a shitty computer) i wouldnt complain if it was free for the 360 but since it isnt im not gonna get it (2 chapters isnt worth $7 in my opinion)
Alright here's something straight from the forums, it perfectly describes the situation
Valve: We're planning on releasing new content for Left 4 Dead!
BC: No you are not, and we know better than you.
Valve: There! Some new content!
BC: You just developed that in a hurry because of us! And this DLC sucks, I want more!
Valve: Look at how long it takes to make content! And you haven't tested it yet, how do you know?
BC: We just know better! This email is false anyway!
Valve: We're planning on releasing new content for Left 4 Dead!
BC: No you are not, and we know better than you.
Valve: There! Some new content!
BC: You just developed that in a hurry because of us! And this DLC sucks, I want more!
Valve: Look at how long it takes to make content! And you haven't tested it yet, how do you know?
BC: We just know better! This email is false anyway!
