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[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Its nothing to do with cheerful, its to do with not knowing how effective a boycott was.

No one in their right mind would expect it to sell zero copies.

Tell me, how do you tell if a boycott was successful?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'd expect it to meaningfully affect the sales and the maker/seller/whoever behind it. Being the most sold game of the year and presumably making a fat profit, I don't think it really did either.

So again, ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So, the fact that it took all year on all 4 major platforms to outsell one game from a much smaller but recognized IP thats restricted to one platform doesnt sound like a meaningful effect on its sales to you?

Because thats a very weird thing. It should not have taken so long to reach this point, given the size of hp as a franchise.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That's the cheerful way to look at it. It sure could've, hypothetically, sold two gazillions instead of one. Take that, game, the boycott must've worked! Yeah...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What exactly do you think detriment to sales means dude

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I guess a single person boycotting it would be a detriment but when you're selling a boatload and making a hefty profit you aren't all that bothered by that one lost sale.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you know what a hyperbole is

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Jesus, that wasnt even the part I was calling you delusional for

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

...... Youre joking right? Are you so clueless that you cant even follow the conversation youre 50% of?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Friend, the issue is that I have no idea what you thought was delusional. It was a simple question.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You have to be joking, how do you not know what we have been talking about

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Is it really that difficult just tell me what was the thing you meant? I'm not sure if you're being childish or what but obviously I don't think I've said anything delusional, so I'd like you to explain what you thought was delusional. I'm sorry but it's not much of an ask.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you want me to copy and paste your comments? Lile what the fuck do you mean, did you forget this whole thread? Baby do too much meth this morning? What the fuck are you talking about

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Do you want me to copy and paste your comments?

Sure, that's one way to explain what you thought was delusional. There's really no need to be this difficult and childish about it. I'm literally just asking you to explain or elaborate on what you mean.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Then you can scroll the thread or your own account just fine. If you cannot grok that your point is delusional, there is nothing I can say to help you

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm asking what part of it you thought was delusional in your opinion. Jeez.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

How dumb are you dude, you only had a single point

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

We've had a pretty long convo with many different things said. Are you afraid it's some sort of "gotcha" and that's why you can't just say it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you not know your own point? That tracks, honestly

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm not sure you know it because you think it's delusional. That's one reason I'm asking. Honestly if you're afraid to answer, just tell me and I promise to drop it. I don't mind. But if you're unsure and that's why you're not answering then please tell me, I can try to explain it. I just need your help to continue the actual conversation.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

...... Hey, no joke. Are you high right now? You only made one point. Its the topic of the entire post. This isnt hard.

Did you forget what the post was about? Click up.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You're throwing a huge fit over saying or just copy pasting what you thought was delusional. I really don't get it.

Did you think it was delusional to say this didn't have a big/meaningful effect? Did you think it was delusional to say it made a hefty profit? I'm really trying to help you out here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Chopping up the delusion doesnt make you sound less delusional.

Tbh youre starting to sound worse

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I don't even know what you thought the delusion was and now you're saying I chopped it up. If I chopped it up what was the whole thing??

Tbh youre starting to sound worse

You are sounding the same

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Its literally the post, stop eating glue and read the title my guy

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Hogwarts Legacy has officially cleared Zelda as 2023's best-selling game worldwide

Not only does that not sound delusional, it's not posted by me nor written by me??

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I don't know why you are having such a hard time believing someone might not understand what you're saying.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Im having a hard time believing you dont remember your own point

But I dont really have time for you to sober up, so unless you can get your shit together Im probably bored of babysitting you

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I don't know what you thought was my point. That's why I'm asking!