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***Jackal*** · 02-10-2005, 07:48 PM

I'm seeing comparisons of different models here. Gumshoe is not the same as AGON. First of all, AGON is intended to be a complete series, with a defined beginning and end. Sure, theoretically you can skip episodes, but not by design. There's an over-arching plot, and each episode fleshes out one part of it. AGON is also downloadable content - something that you can "collect". It makes sense for them to offer CD bundles, and even downloadable bundles for slightly cheaper (though both of these entail the risk of having people begin waiting and NOT buying the new episodes individually).

Gumshoe is pure online, standalone content. There is no major plot tying the cases together. There's nothing to download, nothing to bundle on a CD. You may still be tempted to pay for them all, but that's stretching the definition of a "collection", as you never actually HAVE anything to show for it.

I don't think $5 is unreasonable. In fact, it's probably a decent target that benefits both developer and player. But the content has to be worth it.

02-10-2005, 07:48 PM	#7
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	I'm seeing comparisons of different models here. Gumshoe is not the same as AGON. First of all, AGON is intended to be a complete series, with a defined beginning and end. Sure, theoretically you can skip episodes, but not by design. There's an over-arching plot, and each episode fleshes out one part of it. AGON is also downloadable content - something that you can "collect". It makes sense for them to offer CD bundles, and even downloadable bundles for slightly cheaper (though both of these entail the risk of having people begin waiting and NOT buying the new episodes individually). Gumshoe is pure online, standalone content. There is no major plot tying the cases together. There's nothing to download, nothing to bundle on a CD. You may still be tempted to pay for them all, but that's stretching the definition of a "collection", as you never actually HAVE anything to show for it. I don't think $5 is unreasonable. In fact, it's probably a decent target that benefits both developer and player. But the content has to be worth it.