Probably some other threads on this but couldn't find what I was looking for. There is a thread here: https://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1061677442#post1061677442
That was going way off topic and since Eye posted about it didn't want to derail it further so made a quick thread to answer the question why do some folks play EA.
I can only speak for myself so maybe others can chime in as well. For me it is a short and simple list:
1 - I am bored and looking for something new to experience. Usually I would only purchase a game I am confident I want but in rare cases an EA version is a bit cheaper so maybe I will try it out if I have some confidence I would want it.
2 - I want to support the company in some manner or show interest in their game.
3 - I am really excited about the game and can't wait 2 years to experience some of it.
4 - Depending on the game, I may want to get a head start on designing a character and learning the mechanics.
I would say the biggest factors are boredom and excitement mixed together. I want something new to do but perhaps the only thing of interest to me is an EA game.
While playing a game for the first time is the most special I don't mind if the first quarter or half is experienced as I will still have the rest. I don't care about mechanics or the opening parts being spoiled.
Most EA don't include the whole game to begin with and if it does I simply stop before I get too far. Usually I only play EA a few times for the very begining to test out character builds and the like. In rare cases, like WOTR and BG3, I will indulge in deeper game play. My desire to play BG3 has only increased, versus decreased, from playing their EA. I am very excited to see the full content, get deeper into the companions, and learn more about the story.
For me, personally, knowing the initial act or so isn't a big deal.
Right now for EA I have:
- BG3
- Wartales
- King Arthur RTS
I was also in the EA for Waylanders and WOTR.
BG4 and WOTR I couldn't wait to try out (I also wanted to support Owlcats as I really like them as a developer and both BG3 and WOTR I wanted to play with making characters). The other three I tried as I was bored and wanted a diversion.
PS - I should add for BG3 I am no longer playing the EA, even with all the new content, as I have played it enough to know what it is like and have some fun and don't want to burn out on it. I might login now and then to create a character and test out for a bit but otherwise am waiting for the final product whenever that is.
That was going way off topic and since Eye posted about it didn't want to derail it further so made a quick thread to answer the question why do some folks play EA.
I can only speak for myself so maybe others can chime in as well. For me it is a short and simple list:
1 - I am bored and looking for something new to experience. Usually I would only purchase a game I am confident I want but in rare cases an EA version is a bit cheaper so maybe I will try it out if I have some confidence I would want it.
2 - I want to support the company in some manner or show interest in their game.
3 - I am really excited about the game and can't wait 2 years to experience some of it.
4 - Depending on the game, I may want to get a head start on designing a character and learning the mechanics.
I would say the biggest factors are boredom and excitement mixed together. I want something new to do but perhaps the only thing of interest to me is an EA game.
While playing a game for the first time is the most special I don't mind if the first quarter or half is experienced as I will still have the rest. I don't care about mechanics or the opening parts being spoiled.
Most EA don't include the whole game to begin with and if it does I simply stop before I get too far. Usually I only play EA a few times for the very begining to test out character builds and the like. In rare cases, like WOTR and BG3, I will indulge in deeper game play. My desire to play BG3 has only increased, versus decreased, from playing their EA. I am very excited to see the full content, get deeper into the companions, and learn more about the story.
For me, personally, knowing the initial act or so isn't a big deal.
Right now for EA I have:
- BG3
- Wartales
- King Arthur RTS
I was also in the EA for Waylanders and WOTR.
BG4 and WOTR I couldn't wait to try out (I also wanted to support Owlcats as I really like them as a developer and both BG3 and WOTR I wanted to play with making characters). The other three I tried as I was bored and wanted a diversion.
PS - I should add for BG3 I am no longer playing the EA, even with all the new content, as I have played it enough to know what it is like and have some fun and don't want to burn out on it. I might login now and then to create a character and test out for a bit but otherwise am waiting for the final product whenever that is.