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<blockquote data-quote="WizarDru" data-source="post: 1399860" data-attributes="member: 151">A problem I have with the analogy is that it ignores the central source of most software problems: hardware compatability.&nbsp; Most patches are like errata, in that they address minor gameplay issues...but the most glaring problems come from the fact that the developer has no reasonable way to test all the various combinations of hardware and software on a client's system before releasing the software.&nbsp; That's a large chunk of the motivation behind beta-testing.&nbsp;If the Conan RPG wouldn't work with anyone who used d8s or dice with red pips, it'd be a closer analogy, perhaps.&nbsp;Is the book really $50, list price?&nbsp; If so, has there been an outcry over the fact?&nbsp; WotC has routinely taken it on the chin for raising the price of some books to $30 and then $40.&nbsp; I'm not questioning the value of Conan at all, (I've never even seen it) I'm just curious if that's been a factor, or if such ire is only reserved for the 800 lb. gorilla.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="WizarDru, post: 1399860, member: 151"] A problem I have with the analogy is that it ignores the central source of most software problems: hardware compatability. Most patches are like errata, in that they address minor gameplay issues...but the most glaring problems come from the fact that the developer has no reasonable way to test all the various combinations of hardware and software on a client's system before releasing the software. That's a large chunk of the motivation behind beta-testing. If the Conan RPG wouldn't work with anyone who used d8s or dice with red pips, it'd be a closer analogy, perhaps. Is the book really $50, list price? If so, has there been an outcry over the fact? WotC has routinely taken it on the chin for raising the price of some books to $30 and then $40. I'm not questioning the value of Conan at all, (I've never even seen it) I'm just curious if that's been a factor, or if such ire is only reserved for the 800 lb. gorilla. [/QUOTE]

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