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Honestly, i think CS is dying. Do u all notice that when game developers are in desperation to continue some games' longevity, they try to release an expansion first, then to the climax of publishing retros, or classics of a game? This is where CS is coming to now. First, u see CSC. It tries to create an image to all of u that they wanted you to recapitulate what was CS in the old days. That is why it's called a 'classic'. Sooner or later(much sooner), this recreation will boil down. And now, i want to talk about CS:CZ.
Yes, I can say many CS fans and alike are really keen and anticipate much of the title. With it's marvellous graphics, more weapons, single-player missions, and et cetera, you can expect a lot from it. But I can prove it to you that it would not last long either. Just see from the graphics perspective alone. Thousands of polygons in a single player model? How much processing power you need to generate smooth game playing, let it be single player alone? How many CS fans in this world can afford to buy a good gaming pc just to harness the game's fullest potential? I do not even touch the multiplayer aspects yet. And yet, it will be released much sooner than you think(by next month if i'm not mistaken, correct me if i'm wrong). So by releasing it next month, can you expect people think: "ah, it's my time to upgrade my pc now, but where's the money?!". The time release for CS:CZ in conclusion is it is not congruent with the trend of people buying or upgrading new pc. IMHO, their marketing strategy needs some tweaking.
When this happens, there will be major CS players shifting their multiplayer experience from CS 1.X to CS:CZ. But do not be surprised that many unfortunate players there could not enjoy the privileges of playing the aforementioned game compared to previous CS counterparts. I am referring the unfortunate players as those who are still using 56K modems, outdated graphic cards or in-all, outdated pc. How can you attract more players to enjoy your game and being part of your CS community when now the latest CS incarnation is indirectly trying to bridge the gap between CS players who are more fortunate and the less fortunate ones?
CS has come to a point where retail versions, CPL tournaments, and notably this kind of website are keeping the game's longevity on fire. But it will reach to a certain way that you must implement the right thing to keep it's longevity. After all, CS is not popular for it's graphic marvel, it is the robust multiplayer component and it's gameplay that attracts us.
Finally, I wanted to say sorry for posting previous stupid and useless comments, but I am serious here. Maybe this long comment I have typewritten may not relate much to CSC, but...why don't you guys come up an idea how to continue the CS legacy with honour? I want to pinpoint your mistakes:1) CS 1.X upgrades are quite useless these days, revise back on what are the 'right things' to put in. 2)CS:CZ will indirectly shorten the CS legacy year span, do something with these.
I hope you take your time to read this, It may give you some points and it may not. But, I tried my best to voice out my comments. After all, what are message boards for?
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