@rweiss13 @DyeusVita There are some bigger issues here.
EA is not worried about people who threaten lawsuits and demand refunds because of the user agreement everyone accepts before playing the game. The language of the agreement is slanted toward the maker (as many legally binding agreements are) so clicking "I Agree" means we literally give up our right to hold the producers accountable for a poor product.
If someone wants to hold the company's feet to the fire, they need to be willing to put up some money for a broad legal battle, because ultimately, all major game producers have a similar user-end agreement. But there's grounds for it because very few other industries force you to accept an inferior product for a premium price. It's similar to the way cell phone companies used to force people to remain exclusive to them until someone sued for the right to unlock phones and pick whatever carrier you choose.
The other thing I think is strange is pro athletes who are active in the community and the top-ranked amateur players EA uses to promote the game don't seem very vocal about the technical issues. They're probably spending most of their time in modes that are cash cows for EA, so it may be a moot point. Also, it's hard to keep track of all these folks on social media, so I could be missing something. But it makes me wonder why the people who have an audience with EA aren't as unhappy.
Bottom line, it's a business. EA has stockholders and quarterly goals to achieve, so they go where the money is and they cater to their VIPs - like every other mega corporation in the world. People who prefer an offline experience don't help them make their numbers.
I don't think any of us wants a perfect experience, we just want something that works. I get where you guys are coming from, and I'm right there with you. It's just unfortunate we don't have any power other than venting in a message board.
I agree 100%. Well said.
