As I said twice before in other threads, this is nothing short of a d*** move. Why do I keep using that term? Allow me to use a quote:

We want users to be happy with the game. We are happy with Demigod. We like hanging out with many of the members of the community. But I think it's clear that it would be a huge mistake to try to release future non-free updates for Demigod (i.e. map or demigod modules). Certainly, some people would buy such content. But not enough to where I would feel comfortable justifying our team or asking GPG's team work on it, especially when it would likely generate a great deal of ill-will by people who feel entitled to unlimited free content -- and who are very vocal.

Yes, I've been vocal about my dislike for nickel and diming DLC strategies but I am in full support of an extremely content rich expansion pack. I don't feel entitled to free content and I fully support paying for content that is worth the price, but why are 'expansion packs' so taboo now? Why does it have to be insignificant DLC that makes consumers feel like they're getting ripped off/milked?

Either way, it's clear: a few of us complained and Stardock had a tantrum and now no one will be getting anymore content. Don't worry about getting banned. I've posted in 3 threads, 2 of which have already been locked, my displeasure with this situation noted several times and I'm still here.

Well, despite the current firestorm... Demigod is a GREAT Game, and is really in pretty excellent shape!  So you certainly did not buy a lemon.  My enthusiasm for this game can not be overstated.

My concern is with the behavior of the publishers and the way they interact with the community, not the product they've published.

People were out of line.

How is giving us our FREE new demigod the moment it was done a dick move?  I was stoked to Occ and my TB fix as soon as possible, and glad they didn't wait until they had things all set... of course after seeing what dramatic nillies everyone acted like, maybe they should have made a little announcement and told people to simmah down and there'd be an easier way of doing things the next day, but so what.

That's not the d*** move. The d*** move was the response Stardock employees gave after this entire situation. 'Oh, you don't like our system that we didn't tell you about and you don't like how we're attempting to deploy nickel and diming DLC strategies? FINE! NO CONTENT FOR YOU'.

That right there is the d*** move.

from what ive heard so far, i sense a loss of motivation and dedication for the game.

I just think its funny when i compare the way Guild wars devs manage their game and how the devs here manage demigod.
Guild Wars has been free to play from day 1, and since day 1 there have been ample amounts of new content FREE of CHARGE.
There is a store though for those who are willing to pay a bit of cash for unique/limited content but those who dont wish to pay, arent forgotten or disadvantaged in any way coz they receive their fair share of content over time also.

Now because theyve done a great job at doing this the existing player base will buy expansions and even the sequal to this game.

Its just odd when ive paid $60 for Guild wars which provides a WHOLE WORLD containing explorable areas, outposts and tons of creature designs, vast range of skills, a seemingly unlimited assortment of items and crafting materials, guilds, so many pvp modes and pve options. The possibilties seem limitless!!

and then $60 for demigod which provides a small portion in comparison to guild wars. Of course they are completely different games but forgive those that arent willing to pay for additional content when demigod doesnt compare to others in terms of content/features. We live in a world of comparisons and thats why theres strong competition. But we'll only support those that we find a worth it.

its just my perspective of things. But ive said it many times before "i love playing demigod!"

Wait I downloaded the damn game and it said 14 day trial... do I actually have to buy the game for the f2p part?

Guys, you have to put this in perspective. DG has been a hot potato for SD from day 1. And largely because it's not SD's title, but GPG's.

They did sink money in the title when they didn't have to (at least formally, the first time SD doesn't support a title will be a disaster for them). But they did sink money into DG and that is huge.

Where SD failed by itself (and this is just my opinion) was trying to defend a flawed title. My impression was that there were a lot of complains from the community and a lot of suggestion for improvements. Most were greeted with a "umm, no, we like it the way it is, we can play/enjoy the game already". While justified from a cost pov, this didn't sit well with many players.

So, in light of all this, was anyone expecting more free content after the two new demigods? Cause I surely wasn't.

PS: There still one thing that will come out of this: Elemental must succeed now (and I care more for Elemental than I ever did for DG - I'm a SP guy).

Also, skills Demigod's 40 vs Guild Wars' 1100+

I like Guild Wars.

I just dont understand what the hell was so hard about activating Oc. I mean really? Who the fuck doesnt read patch notes? At least just glance over them. They were like 5 lines!

Don't stress yourselves.

Tech savy? WTF?! Since when is reading tech savy? I wouldnt have a job if that were the case.

Well damn, how did my non-cybran brain figure out this complex math equation of love?

/signed

PS:

after patching other games, a ReadMe-file with patch notes popped up

THX for the free content!

it really is disappointing...i mean, you see games like diablo 2 still getting *huge* patches 10 years after being released, and then there's this. i figured this was going to be one of those games like diablo, at least until the release of oculus.

i, for one, am grateful for any updates the game gets, for better or for worse. if it's for worse, you can always fix it or revert the game to a previous update. it's amazing how far this game has come from its shaky beginnings, and it's too bad there won't be anything more in the way of major free content.