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Sim city 4 has a lot of user made mods that replicate real life buildings, like mcdonalds as an example. So while this may seem like a cynical advertising ploy,
by seanalltogether 14y ago
Sim city 4 has a lot of user made mods that replicate real life buildings, like mcdonalds as an example. So while this may seem like a cynical advertising ploy, the fans themselves set the precedent that this is a desirable feature.
- mmanfrin 14y agoI think intention has a lot to do with acceptability. User-made mods to add realism are much different in intent than an ad that, while functionally the same thing, is meant simply to sell ad space.
- danso 14y agoI think there's a profound difference between a user-mod to add real-life objects to the game world, and a paid-for game object that has magical qualities that only reflect favorably to the marketing client. For example, a user-mod to add a set of real-world Cold War era firearms to Counter-Strike is different than Bushmaster paying to have a prototype rifle that has zero recoil, automatic firing, and instagib armor-piercing ammo.