Haunted
Member
Didn't that screen just show the first page out of 20, and the ones playing MW2 didn't even fill up that page?
Almost as misleading as posting half of Shoe's Gears of War review.
Titanfall requires Origin.
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Almost as misleading as posting half of Shoe's Gears of War review.
That it was a fundamentally broken product?
ArkkAngel007
Member
Thank goodness that isn't the case then.
Once again, this just seems like either people are Steam fanboys or don't want to support EA, of which the latter I say why even get the game? It's not like Origin is a threat to Steam. For as many games as EA produces, it's far too limited to deal a major blow to a 64 million and growing active base.
You'd be amazed at how much software had/have similar sections in their EULA, and is now pretty common on mobile apps now, even though Origin no longer does so. I don't think Origin even acts outside of itself anymore, where it used to search for Origin products. Used to bog systems down. Steam did something similar to long ago...just really archaic design that, granted, EA shouldn't have used in the first place.
Might as well uninstall steam and windows if you don't want your data to be collected and stored. After that throw your computer in the trash can and cancel your internet service. They keep IP logs of every website you visit for several months or even longer.
Willy Wanka
my god this avatar owns
I couldn't care less. I've never had any problems using Origin myself.
GoofsterStud
Member
While I wanted a Steam version, Origin's isn't to bad.
Why would they limit their licensing that way? Doesn't sound like something Valve would do and I'm sure EA wouldn't have allowed them to continue the project on Source if they did.
lmao. EA pls
Everyone only pretends they care about crap like that. It doesn't mean anything or do anything to those people.
I want to frame this post
Someone stated that Origin wasn't spyware, I merely stated that it kinda is.
Also, the "everyone else is doing it" argument still doesn't make it any less valid.
Syphon Filter
Member
why would it bother you or wendi,you work for EA?
So you're saying most of the people on the first page of this 15 page thread will end up buying it anyway?
KillerDark
Member
Not sure why anyone is surprised. Origin really isn't that bad. It's annoying having to have multiple clients but that's about it.
ShinobiFist
Banned
But you rather get it form MS??? Okay...Listen, every company has their BS. But is your fault as an American for allowing this shit in the first place. I don't like all these EULA these companies feed me. EA, Valve, Capcom, Sony, Apple and so on. I deal with it when it becomes an issue. I have no problem with EA and Origin. I got bigger scums to deal with, my cable company. There is nothing wrong with Origin. A matter a fact, Origin has something Valve doesn't have, returns and customer service. The customer service is ass for Valve. Good luck on speaking to someone there if something goes wrong with your account.
lem0n
Member
I dislike EA's business practices and all too, but what's really the issue with Origin? I have never had an issue with that service. I like their money back guarantee too...
I would have preferred it on Steam as well, as I like to consolidate my games into one service, but if that's how it's gotta be, that's how it's gotta be!
I would have preferred it on Steam as well, as I like to consolidate my games into one service, but if that's how it's gotta be, that's how it's gotta be!
The very reason valve is willing to do things like this is where all their good will comes from. You could just as well write something like:
ArkkAngel007
Member
Well, that's a little too dismissing. At the time it was something to care about, given that it coupled with the Origin software bogging down systems due to mining through the harddrive to find attached products. Until people could nail down exactly what it was doing, it was a bit worrisome that something was actively going beyond its jurisdiction so-to-speak. I mean, yes, people overreacted, but EA shouldn't have designed it in such an archaic fashion either to cause the fuss in the first place.
But people today...yeah, I think it's just an outdated scapegoat that is convenient in hopes it's heard by ignorant people. If they really cared, they would keep up to date on it in some fashion or another.
Edit: I was head of that group on BioWare forums that helped gather the information on Origin during the EULA controversy. I wasn't that active on GAF at the time, but I think we had a few on there that did a tremendous amount of work figuring out what Origin was doing where and when, as well as what the effect was, including upload data. So I'm definitely not fighting for Origin.
Krusenstern
Banned
Ground breaking feature, some of you should try it out.
Who does this? Running two clients in the same time doesn't make it better. Just for the sake of starting it over Steam?
I'm just not buying the game at all.
Yeah Valve customer service is fucking terrible. I'd much rather run the game without any system attached to it, although Steam is quite convenient despite their awful customer service. Origin on the other hand has been fucking awful for me. I was bit three times with EA's bullshit on PC and I'm done with it. I was hoping that since Respawn was an EA partner and not a subsidiary of EA I'd get a choice like I did for Amalur. Instead EA attached their shit ecosystem to it and now I'm no longer interested.
If you like it, that's cool play it any way you wish. I still can't stand EA's meddling practices on their PC gaming front and refuse to pay any more to support that system.
GlenChivas
Member
I feel fairly confident that most of the people in that group ultimately did buy that game. Maybe not day one, but they did eventually. Just like most people saying they wont touch Titanfall because of Origin ultimately will. Some massive sale and they'll cave. I'm not some champion of all things EA, but damn, some of you act like it's going to give you herpes or something. It's just a client. I'll continue to use Origin for BF4 and Titanfall and nothing else. I just don't see why it matters.
I do this because it doesn't actually show the Origin/UPlay window when I play Origin/Uplay games. It's also convenient for Big Picture mode
ArkkAngel007
Member
Are you arguing against Origin or EA games in this case? Because 3 issues with games would probably be the same case whether it's Origin or not. I mean, give some details instead of dancing around it.
And how is EA meddling? Meddling within their own affairs? Do you even know what you're talking about?
I personally like having all my non Steam games included with the grid artwork even if I don't use Steam to start them. Also the Steam overlay inclusion is handy.
When I browse my library, I like to see everything. Adding non-Steam games and finding awesome grid icons for them is fun.
EDIT: what Jito said.
You get the game cause you like what you see of Titanfall, but not the way EA continues to do things. From a consumer point of view Origin is virtually pointless. Honestly my plan was to buy at a discount, which was Steam in my mind. I'm not the biggest online multiplayer fan, but Titanfall did look fun. I don't know, there is so much to play these days, don't see way I would bother to put up with EA. Certainly not dropping $60 in their laps, they lost that chance years ago and have done little to ever gain it back.
Also why do gamers seem to have such a short term memory when it comes to EA even here on GAF???
Haunted
Member
We were expecting this, but many were hoping against all hope.
Still sucks to have confirmation, even if you know it's coming. :/
OriginalNameGuy
Member
I'm not buying this game, but if I was interested being on Origin wouldn't stop me from doing so. It's no more intrusive than Steam from my experience and there are some nice deals from time to time.
ShinobiFist
Banned
Pass experience issues is understandable for your complaint but not as a whole of the service they provide on their client as of late. I'll be in your boat if something like you mentioned happen to me as well.
I had constant connection and quality issues with Battlefield 3, SimCity, and Battlefield 4. I understand all three are under different development houses than Titanfall, but they all had one thing in common: Origin. BF3 and 4 didn't have many issues for me on console, but on PC they were a fucking nightmare. I won't even go into what happened with SimCity because that's well beyond documented at this point. EA's PC offerings with Origin failed me three times and I refuse to be duped into going through a fourth.
Normally I'd trust Respawn, but it's already shown that EA has meddled with their decisions in placing Titanfall as Microsoft exclusive and Origin exclusive. As long as EA has any say in how Titanfall is handled on PC, I refuse to support it.
Tarin02543
Member
Origin is working perfect for me for BF4, this is a non-issue for me.
That beint said, I have zero interest in Titanfall. COD with robots?
That beint said, I have zero interest in Titanfall. COD with robots?
here we go again...
I also have zero interest in Titanfall but sparing two minutes of your time to research the game would make it plainly clear that it's not just a CoD reskin.
Everytime.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Battlenet and servers were the issue with 3, and 4 seems to be a widespread issue due to DICE and servers, not Origin. SimCity is also a shit game, and all that well documented evidence doesn't point to Origin as the problem.
I mean, it's fine if you're against EA. Just make it clear that it's EA and the games they are putting out are the issue, rather than a client that's only guilt is that it's from the same company.
I get that, which it's been no secret it's an EA game. Just as it's no secret that it's also virtually a Microsoft game. So you're only just agreeing with me when I ask why complain about it being on Origin if it's a no buy anyways because it's an EA title?
And what is the short term memory thing all about? I'm seeing more people going on about Origin issues back when it launched that are no longer relevant than anything else here. So please, enlighten.
Edit: And truthfully, I'm not irritated about people complaining about legitamite issues with Origin. But so far it's been:
1. No longer relevent EULA/non-contained operating issues (as in stopped being relevant nearly 2 years ago)
2. Complaining about it being an EA service when...this is an EA game. If you don't want to support EA with Origin, then you shouldn't be buying the game. This shouldn't have been a surprise. (Edit: Didn't realize most EAPs weren't restricted to just Origin. Apologies on this point.)
3. Attaching issues from other games that had nothing to do about the Origin distribution service aside from being EA games available on there to said platform.
4. This one at least is the most honest, even if I personally find it a bit silly, is that it isn't a Steam release. Which is fine, it's nice to have everything in one place. But again, where was the surprise in it to allow for actual disappointment? But yeah, kudos to these folks at least.
It just baffles me that people are complaining as if it's so important to them when it obviously isn't important enough to know exactly what they are complaining about.
Zeouterlimits
Member
Can't say I mind, especially as the same requirement exists for BF4.
Would of course prefer Steam, but I'd prefer a million things.
Would of course prefer Steam, but I'd prefer a million things.
Wiktor
Member
It's not surprising. It is EA Game after all. And Origin is these days lightweight and very stable, so I don't see a problem.
There might be some petite segment of population that won't play great games that aren't on Steam, but that's small segment and those people are just plain crazy anyway (those who will stick with their guns, most won't), so no point in worrying about them. And it's good to see more non-Steam games anyway. As much as this service rocks, the idea of turning PC into essentially closed garden is extremely disturbing and stuff like this helps to prevent it.
There might be some petite segment of population that won't play great games that aren't on Steam, but that's small segment and those people are just plain crazy anyway (those who will stick with their guns, most won't), so no point in worrying about them. And it's good to see more non-Steam games anyway. As much as this service rocks, the idea of turning PC into essentially closed garden is extremely disturbing and stuff like this helps to prevent it.
The only other EA Partners games to require Origin are Crysis 3 (for now) and Syndicate (expected as it's an EA-owned IP). Some were hoping that Titanfall would fall in with the majority of other EAP titles even though it's the first externally-developed game EA has bothered to throw its weight behind (something they may or may not have been aware of).