I didn't see "beta" on the box

[wtfoxtrot]

The only thing epic about this game so far is my disappointment.

First, above all others is the attitude of 2k as follows in the manual:

"If you dont want your information shared, then you should not use the software" -2k games.

Well 2k, it would have been nice if that was clearly written on the outside of the box in large print. I would have choose not to buy your software. Small print inside the manual I can't read until I buy it, open it, and can't return it is shady at best. How about this quote:

"If you can't respect people's privacy then dont market your software in a nation that has an expectation of privacy." Ask your legal department about what a reasonable expectation of privacy is.

It's none of your biz where, when, or how I play or surf.

 

[The Leviathan]

Are you really so paranoid that you can't enjoy a game simply because it monitors your accomplishments in game (if you're online) and shares it with the rest of the internet? Is that really so threatening?

 

[BobDole]

I thought we were done with these threads by now and people were supposed to complain about the AI or social policies or combat or something else...

 

[ZimbuTheMonkey]

The only thing epic about this game so far is my disappointment.

First, above all others is the attitude of 2k as follows in the manual:

"If you dont want your information shared, then you should not use the software" -2k games.

Well 2k, it would have been nice if that was clearly written on the outside of the box in large print. I would have choose not to buy your software. Small print inside the manual I can't read until I buy it, open it, and can't return it is shady at best. How about this quote:

"If you can't respect people's privacy then dont market your software in a nation that has an expectation of privacy." Ask your legal department about what a reasonable expectation of privacy is.

It's none of your biz where, when, or how I play or surf.

You have to agree to the EULA and terms of use before you use the software.

So there goes about 90% of your argument right there. But I do agree that Steam or Steamworks should be clearly displayed on the box (if it isn't already, I don't know).

Also, your thread's title has nothing to do with the content. You didn't pay for a beta, you paid for the release build of Civilization V (or rather for a license to play it).

 

[Moss]

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=384268

The OP would fit rather well in the thread linked above. With that in mind, I'm closing this one.