Hey kids!
Happy days. If you pre ordered
Sim City you can try it out now. Or can you? Probably not. There are some severe server issues going on and the launch is looking a bit unstable. Reminds me of the Diablo 3 launch.
This is one of the hazards with preordering or buying a game on launch day when it has "always online" type DRM. Many players will surely be frustrated by this and rightfully so. It appears it is too much to ask for a stable launch these days when it comes to a game that is always connected. Why is this?
Surely experience is not something that you get first hand only. There is a certain amount of experience to gain by looking at other peoples mistakes. Such as drugs or alcoholism. If I see or hear someone talking about how shit it is to be addicted to drugs then that kinda tells me something. It tells me don't do a line of coke. It might end badly.
The same kind of logic should apply to launches. Diablo 3 had some serious issues with the servers on launch day and you would think that other companies would look at this and go Hmmm lets not do that. But no. The issue is most likely a matter of cost. Too bad.
The only tip I have to give frustrated gamers out there is to never preorder games. Wait an extra week or so and buy it then. Unless you are hardcore. If you are hardcore and plan on being the best at your specific game then you might not have the luxury of waiting. Sucks to be you I guess.
Another thought that popped up in my head is to pirate the shit out of these games. But since I am super duper against piracy I would never say such a thing.
Peace out yall!
