[Kszyhu]

There was some CIG employee which has pointed out bind culling is not going to help as much as two other technologies, one included in 3.0, the other one in 3.2 or something, so at least half a year/year out. Still, it's pretty interesting that bind culling showed up in the first schedule report, which claims the work on it has started on the 10th of October 2016, perhaps even earlier. So, 8 and a half months of work on this and it's still not ready.

[Torchwood]

I, for one, remain curious as to how far one's gullability can be stretched. From what I've heard, your average megawhale is not typically one easily dazzled - the ones most susceptible to getting pulled into these projects are cynics who disdain mainstream game development. Ironically enough, that makes them desperate for seeking out The One, that sacred cow that'll do everything better and make it right at last. That kind of personality has a remarkable tolerance for overlooking flaws in The One, but when they eventually snap, they snap hard.

[Mikes]

I, for one, remain curious as to how far one's gullability can be stretched. From what I've heard, your average megawhale is not typically one easily dazzled - the ones most susceptible to getting pulled into these projects are cynics who disdain mainstream game development. Ironically enough, that makes them desperate for seeking out The One, that sacred cow that'll do everything better and make it right at last. That kind of personality has a remarkable tolerance for overlooking flaws in The One, but when they eventually snap, they snap hard.

I'm sure quite a number have snapped already - and afaik gotten a refund. But when you have a whole herd of them reinforcing their commitment to each other then single whales snapping is hardly anything one would notice all that much.

The true question is when/if the number of "snapping whales" will reach critical mass. Probably around the time CIG realizes it can't afford refunds anymore. 

[Aesaar]

My favorite whales are the ones who react to criticism of the game by pledging more.

"You think I'm an idiot for doing this?  Well I'll prove I'm not an idiot by doing this thing again!  U mad goons?"

It's so insecure I love it.

[karajorma]

One day Star Citizen will be held up as a perfect example of the Sunk Cost Fallacy.

[HLD_Prophecy]

One day Star Citizen will be held up as a perfect example of the Sunk Cost Fallacy.

Hopefully I'll be forgiven for agreeing with you there, karajorma. It's not claiming my money.

[Spoon]

lol

[Lorric]

Perfect music choice.

Nobody does bugs better than Star Citizen.

[Blue Lion]

Looking at these guys justify the hundreds to thousands of dollars they have spent on a game not even out yet makes me eh. Is it them showing off how rich they are, or is it to build SC cred?

[The E]

Looking at these guys justify the hundreds to thousands of dollars they have spent on a game not even out yet makes me eh. Is it them showing off how rich they are, or is it to build SC cred?

It's an enormous testament to sunk cost fallacy.

[Mikes]

Looking at these guys justify the hundreds to thousands of dollars they have spent on a game not even out yet makes me eh. Is it them showing off how rich they are, or is it to build SC cred?

It's an enormous testament to sunk cost fallacy.

I must say I enjoy this thread much more after my refund. Anyone got that refund pic around still?

It's not too late. ;-)

[Phantom Hoover]

best post in worst subreddit

[Cobra]

Now I'm just hungry.

[Lorric]

Makes me think of the pizza video from The Onion that I posted in this thread. Fun post.

[Firesteel]

Now I'm hungry and happy that I got my refund so I can order a bunch of less fancy but more lovingly made pizzas.

[Luis Dias]

Very well written, but the sad part is this kind of **** just writes itself.

[Buckshee Rounds]

lol

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. :)

[Luis Dias]

That's a 100% fair comparison and in no way a wretched one.

[Cobra]

The newest jpeg, a concept for a stealth bomber, is now on sale for $250. $275 if you want LTI.

[Colonol Dekker]

What is LTI,  and why is a jpg the price of a graphics card?