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Subject: Re: Oh, Ubisoft (October 2024 Edition)
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On 22/10/2024 15:23, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> I've never really had problems with the programming of Ubisoft games.
> I've found them to be reasonably good in that regard. Oh, I'm sure
> there are some bugs here and there --given the complexity of modern
> titles, it's only to be expected-- but they don't stand out to me as a
> company infamous for its buggy products <cough cough Bethesda cough>.
> 
> I_do_ have a problem with their game_design_; the repetitive nature
> of their open worlds, filled with grind, a lack of innovation between
> titles, and the terrible writing and uninspired setting. Oh, and the
> stupid live-service nonsense too.
> 
> But the programming is fine. 😉

I've not played Starfield but some of the comments I've read say that it 
has bugs that you can trace back to FO:3. My favourites are my horse 
levitating across water to get back to the city (Oblivion) and talking 
to a clan elder with no head (Skyrim).