Well, there is no way that they (Obsidian and Bioware both) can insist it is not a major issue. There are whole threads dedicated to the issue, and they aren't that hard to find. If I can find them (without looking, might I add) then the good people at Bioware should be able to. This is a topic that has proponents and detractors on both sides, but it is far better behaved than some of the other outbreaks of zealotry we have been witness to as of recent. I for one have no problems with purchasing it on disk, as then it means I can take it with me wherever I go without worrying about viruses eating my game and me having to purchase my game all over again. Sure, there are ways around such a problem, but it is only one of many scenarios looked at.
It is something that will keep people from purchasing the new modules for a while, however. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that hordes of people will rush to purchase it the minute it is available on the website, but that by itself will not make it a success. Look, for example, how their servers crashed when people were desperately getting the latest patch for NeverWinter Nights a few weeks ago (now a month ago I believe). I know I want to see how this new digital download plays on my computer, but I am in no MAJOR rush to get it. (Just a minor one.)
[ 05-18-2006, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: Mozenwrathe ]
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