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Offline PIe

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Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
I don't know how many people can't play FS2 because they can't afford to buy it.  Personally, I first played Diaspora and WCS because they were (are) free, and only bought FS2 much later.  So I'm proposing a periodic giveaway or raffle of Freespace 2 from Gog for users who don't have it.  Eligibility could be determined maybe by forum members who have registered in the past x days, who have posted at least once and who don't own FS2.  Obviously this is subject to tweaking, if others think this is a good idea.
I don't know what the willingness is to pay for this but I can pay for one month right now.  Also, I don't know how many people this would benefit, but it can't hurt to find out.
[6:23 PM] PIe: why do I have the feeling that I shouldn't be able to give orders to 22nd armored hq
[6:24 PM] Axem: 22nd armored hq, i order you to get me a cup of coffee
[6:24 PM] PIe: and donuts
[6:24 PM] PIe: BECAUSE THIS IS THE GTVA POLICE
[6:25 PM] Axem: :O
[6:25 PM] Axem: am i under arrest
[6:26 PM] [`_`]/: no, just please step out of the myrmidon
[6:26 PM] [`_`]/: you have so much to fred for

[9:50 PM] Sottises: wait did you do vassago's verge?
[9:50 PM] Sottises: .. dirge?
[9:50 PM] Axem: yes
[9:50 PM] Sottises: ohh
[9:50 PM] Sottises: well I have that and JAD too
[9:50 PM] Axem: :)
[9:50 PM] Sottises: what a contrast of themes lmao
[9:50 PM] Axem: isnt it
[9:51 PM] Axem: super grimdark thriller about unknowable alien intelligence and over the top colorful action about friendship
[9:51 PM] PIe: jad is grimdark???
[9:51 PM] Axem: :skull:

 

Offline Kie99

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
It's a nice idea, but I'd say there are very very few people who are actually being put off it by the price.  It costs $10 off GoG and if you don't want to pay that there are other ways of getting it (such as eBay).
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Offline Mongoose

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
Plus I can't even remember the last time someone has shown up on our doorstep without already owning the game.

 

Offline PIe

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
Well, I lurked here for a while before I bought it, and only registered after I bought it.  I was wondering how many people have played a TC and want to play more, but can't afford it or aren't willing to pay, although I suppose there's really no way to know.
[6:23 PM] PIe: why do I have the feeling that I shouldn't be able to give orders to 22nd armored hq
[6:24 PM] Axem: 22nd armored hq, i order you to get me a cup of coffee
[6:24 PM] PIe: and donuts
[6:24 PM] PIe: BECAUSE THIS IS THE GTVA POLICE
[6:25 PM] Axem: :O
[6:25 PM] Axem: am i under arrest
[6:26 PM] [`_`]/: no, just please step out of the myrmidon
[6:26 PM] [`_`]/: you have so much to fred for

[9:50 PM] Sottises: wait did you do vassago's verge?
[9:50 PM] Sottises: .. dirge?
[9:50 PM] Axem: yes
[9:50 PM] Sottises: ohh
[9:50 PM] Sottises: well I have that and JAD too
[9:50 PM] Axem: :)
[9:50 PM] Sottises: what a contrast of themes lmao
[9:50 PM] Axem: isnt it
[9:51 PM] Axem: super grimdark thriller about unknowable alien intelligence and over the top colorful action about friendship
[9:51 PM] PIe: jad is grimdark???
[9:51 PM] Axem: :skull:

 

Offline Snarks

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
The bigger hurdle has always been the effort it takes to install mods and updated graphics, but even that has been made easier thanks to the new installer/launcher. Without the updated game/mods simply being available on Steam, most people just aren't going to put in the effort sadly. Yes, I know FS2 is on Steam. I mean FS2O being ready out of the box on Steam.

For the most part, gamers are constraint by time/effort nowadays, not so much money.

It's a good gesture, but I'm afraid all of us here are part of a rather niche genre.

 

Offline Mongoose

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
I mean, if someone showed up here and said "I love this game from what I've seen/played but I don't have a credit or debit card and my parents won't let me use theirs," I think we could make arrangements.  It's just not something I see as a recurring need.

 

Offline PIe

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
I mean, if someone showed up here and said "I love this game from what I've seen/played but I don't have a credit or debit card and my parents won't let me use theirs," I think we could make arrangements.  It's just not something I see as a recurring need.

That makes sense.
I wasn't sure if this would be useful, so I think I have the answer.  Thanks everyone.
[6:23 PM] PIe: why do I have the feeling that I shouldn't be able to give orders to 22nd armored hq
[6:24 PM] Axem: 22nd armored hq, i order you to get me a cup of coffee
[6:24 PM] PIe: and donuts
[6:24 PM] PIe: BECAUSE THIS IS THE GTVA POLICE
[6:25 PM] Axem: :O
[6:25 PM] Axem: am i under arrest
[6:26 PM] [`_`]/: no, just please step out of the myrmidon
[6:26 PM] [`_`]/: you have so much to fred for

[9:50 PM] Sottises: wait did you do vassago's verge?
[9:50 PM] Sottises: .. dirge?
[9:50 PM] Axem: yes
[9:50 PM] Sottises: ohh
[9:50 PM] Sottises: well I have that and JAD too
[9:50 PM] Axem: :)
[9:50 PM] Sottises: what a contrast of themes lmao
[9:50 PM] Axem: isnt it
[9:51 PM] Axem: super grimdark thriller about unknowable alien intelligence and over the top colorful action about friendship
[9:51 PM] PIe: jad is grimdark???
[9:51 PM] Axem: :skull:

  

Offline deathspeed

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
I suppose someone could purchase a key from GOG and post it at Sarkoth's recurring giveaway and see what sort of interest it stirs up.
Maybe someday God will give you a little pink toaster of your own.

 

Offline Charismatic

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Re: Freespace 2 giveaway/raffle
Yeah its a good idea.
Make sure to give FS2 good reviews on steam , maby peak some interest..
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