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Method #3 (increasing enemy spawn rate) sounds iffy. It's a subtle change that just makes the game worse, and the player isn't going to know it was because of
by lifeformed 12y ago
Method #3 (increasing enemy spawn rate) sounds iffy. It's a subtle change that just makes the game worse, and the player isn't going to know it was because of piracy. They'll just think the game was designed poorly and be less inclined to support the developer.
- KeytarHero 12y agoI tend to agree - except there are way more enemies. It's not exactly a subtle change. Also keep in mind this was 1994. If someone ran into this, it's not like they could go complain on Twitter or Reddit where millions of people would see it and it could potentially damage Nintendo's reputation because people think the game is buggy. Plus, Super Nintendo piracy was a lot more difficult than modern PC piracy, and it was a lot less common. It's not like today where some people will download a game just to try it out and then buy it if they like it.
- XorNot 12y agoYes but here is how your word of mouth for that goes: A: should I buy this game? B: I played it and it's just stupidly balanced. A: Ok I guess no then. Notice how in no part of the exchange is anyone going to be communicated any pertinent information about the context, nor do they have incentive to do so.