Monolith wrote:Seems I had some shaky arguments. Yet, the games are there and surely provide more RPG than the ususal AAA title that gets released nowadays (except the Gothics in some cases - and you're totally right about AoD). And what's that about the industry? IMO indie devs are definitely part of the industry.
They function as part of a capitalist marketplace society, yes, and to that extent, they are part of the industry. But to call them part of
the computer gaming industry is like pointing to a little manufacturer that turns out 75 cars a year for multi-millionaires and term them part of the auto industry. In the largest sense, yes; but not if you want to discuss trends in the field, profit-and-loss, expected upgrades, performance, or markets. I think we're looking at the products most RPG players know about, and buy, the ones that are available in general distribution. Though I suspect the argument against creativity in the field might be extended to indies, as well. It just doesn't pay well enough to pay creativity in this field, not when all the outlets are hogged by The Industry.
Btw, do you read your PMs?
Yes, though I usually check new messages first, and answer a few. So as I just signed on after leaving for a couple of hours, you might civilly wait for a bit. Remember, we all have outside jobs. Paying ones, at that.
