Well now, that was rotten of them..

Firestormalpha · 07-19-2007, 12:15 AM

The official plugins for Oblivion come at a cost. I am somewhat annoyed. I personally preferred the way it was for Morrowind where they were free except for the major expansions. Regardless, I consider it a shameless attempt at fleecing the gaming community. but that's just one fella's opinion.

SpiritWarrior · 07-19-2007, 02:18 AM

Oh yah, many of us feel the same. Flip back a few months on this forum when OBV was released, to find numerous bitching threads on this topic posted by us when they were first announced. It is dissapointing coming from Bethesda.

But, the good news is none of these plugins are spectacular and there are free ones online that rival or match the officials. My advice: Don't bother. I didn't.

Sever · 07-19-2007, 09:49 AM

Yup, tell 'em to stick it. There's better out there, made by people who care, for nary a fare.

johnny · 07-19-2007, 11:07 AM

All those official plugins are also available on the Shivering Isles mod, no?

Kyrvias · 07-19-2007, 02:34 PM

Yep, and *everything* is available on the GoTY edition coming out in September

Sever · 07-19-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
All those official plugins are also available on the Shivering Isles mod, no?

Isn't that Knights Of The Nine?

johnny · 07-19-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sever:

quote:
Originally posted by johnny:
All those official plugins are also available on the Shivering Isles mod, no?

Isn't that Knights Of The Nine? [/QUOTE]You may be right, i'm not sure anymore.

SpiritWarrior · 07-20-2007, 02:21 AM

Yeah, they released an "expansion" called Knights of Nine which is basically the official pay-per download-plugins just loaded on a disc with some "extra" content added in (like a new quest line or something). Basically this is just them trying to make a quick buck, throwing together what they shouldn't be selling, and adding in one or two exclusive things so the hardcore fans may be sold. I'd avoid it, personally.

Now, The Shivering Isles is (IIRC) a somewhat "real" expansion, though I haven't even bothered picking this one up myself since Oblivion didn't impress me that much in comparison to good 'ole Morrowind. But, if you are planning on buying one then this is the expansion to go for. Don't be reeled in by the fake one.

vesselle · 09-03-2007, 11:42 AM

i'm bummed because i got my pay-to-play expansions when they were released. so, yesterday, i reinstall OBV and now my paid-for expansions won't work. i have to buy them again.

Sever · 09-03-2007, 09:16 PM

Rightfully pissed you should be. What is the official excuse? Are these mods only compatible with the release version of Obv? Or did they always plan it so that you could only install them once?

07-19-2007, 12:15 AM	#1
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	The official plugins for Oblivion come at a cost. I am somewhat annoyed. I personally preferred the way it was for Morrowind where they were free except for the major expansions. Regardless, I consider it a shameless attempt at fleecing the gaming community. but that's just one fella's opinion. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

07-19-2007, 02:18 AM	#2
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Oh yah, many of us feel the same. Flip back a few months on this forum when OBV was released, to find numerous bitching threads on this topic posted by us when they were first announced. It is dissapointing coming from Bethesda. But, the good news is none of these plugins are spectacular and there are free ones online that rival or match the officials. My advice: Don't bother. I didn't. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

07-19-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Yup, tell 'em to stick it. There's better out there, made by people who care, for nary a fare. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

07-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#4
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	All those official plugins are also available on the Shivering Isles mod, no? __________________

07-20-2007, 02:21 AM	#8
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Yeah, they released an "expansion" called Knights of Nine which is basically the official pay-per download-plugins just loaded on a disc with some "extra" content added in (like a new quest line or something). Basically this is just them trying to make a quick buck, throwing together what they shouldn't be selling, and adding in one or two exclusive things so the hardcore fans may be sold. I'd avoid it, personally. Now, The Shivering Isles is (IIRC) a somewhat "real" expansion, though I haven't even bothered picking this one up myself since Oblivion didn't impress me that much in comparison to good 'ole Morrowind. But, if you are planning on buying one then this is the expansion to go for. Don't be reeled in by the fake one. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

07-19-2007, 02:34 PM	#5
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	Yep, and everything is available on the GoTY edition coming out in September

09-03-2007, 11:42 AM	#9
vesselle Hathor Join Date: April 6, 2001 Location: the desert Posts: 2,296	Re: Well now, that was rotten of them.. i'm bummed because i got my pay-to-play expansions when they were released. so, yesterday, i reinstall OBV and now my paid-for expansions won't work. i have to buy them again. __________________ my best friend is a junkie. what does your best friend do?

09-03-2007, 09:16 PM	#10
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Re: Well now, that was rotten of them.. Rightfully pissed you should be. What is the official excuse? Are these mods only compatible with the release version of Obv? Or did they always plan it so that you could only install them once? __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

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