{"id":642234,"date":"2024-10-22T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/dev-admits-we-had-no-idea-what-we-were-doing\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T17:00:00","slug":"dev-admits-we-had-no-idea-what-we-were-doing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dev-admits-we-had-no-idea-what-we-were-doing\/","title":{"rendered":"#Dev Admits &#8220;We Had No Idea What We Were Doing&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e74ccc415a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dev-admits-we-had-no-idea-what-we-were-doing\/#A_Moment_That_Changed_DLC_Forever\" >A Moment That Changed DLC Forever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dev-admits-we-had-no-idea-what-we-were-doing\/#The_Start_of_Paid_DLC_Skepticism\" >The Start of Paid DLC Skepticism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dev-admits-we-had-no-idea-what-we-were-doing\/#Lessons_Learned_and_Industry_Influence\" >Lessons Learned and Industry Influence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Oblivion's Horse Armour\" class=\"wp-image-149200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-300x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-768x384.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=603&amp;ssl=1 603w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Oblivion's Horse Armour\" class=\"wp-image-149200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-300x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-768x384.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=603&amp;ssl=1 603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: CBR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In one of the most <strong>notorious moments in gaming history<\/strong>, the \u201cHorse Armour\u201d DLC for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogamer.com\/reviews\/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-review\/\"><strong>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion<\/strong><\/a> continues to resonate as a cautionary tale. Nearly two decades after its release, a developer from Bethesda <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a> Studios recently reflected on the controversy surrounding the Horse Armour DLC, admitting the team was <strong>caught off guard<\/strong> by the reaction and wasn\u2019t fully prepared for the implications of paid content in games.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-moment-that-changed-dlc-forever\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Moment_That_Changed_DLC_Forever\"><\/span>A Moment That Changed DLC Forever<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When <strong>Oblivion<\/strong> launched in 2006, players were used to <strong>expansive RPGs from Bethesda<\/strong>, with deep worlds and a commitment to rich, detailed content. But the <strong>Horse Armour DLC<\/strong>, a purely cosmetic addition priced at $2.50, stirred a backlash that reverberated throughout the industry. Gamers were incensed by what they saw as overpriced, non-essential content\u2014a stark departure from the <strong>free or substantial expansions<\/strong> they\u2019d come to expect.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/n4g.com\/channel\/all\/interviews?tab=home&amp;domain=p8i.com\">recent interview<\/a>, a former Bethesda developer revealed the team\u2019s mindset at the time: <strong>\u201cWe had no idea what we were doing,\u201d<\/strong> they confessed. \u201cWe were trying to figure out how to navigate this <strong>new world of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>able content<\/strong>, but we never imagined the backlash it would cause.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-start-of-paid-dlc-skepticism\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Start_of_Paid_DLC_Skepticism\"><\/span>The Start of Paid DLC Skepticism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Oblivion's Horse Armour available on Steam\" class=\"wp-image-149202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam-300x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam-768x384.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=603&amp;ssl=1 603w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Oblivion's Horse Armour available on Steam\" class=\"wp-image-149202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam-300x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam-768x384.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/epsn75x7edt.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oblivion-Horse-Armour-available-on-Steam.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=603&amp;ssl=1 603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: CBR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The release of Horse Armour marked the <strong>dawn of paid downloadable content (DLC)<\/strong> in mainstream gaming, but it also opened up broader debates about the value of in-game purchases. While Bethesda may not have anticipated the backlash, it <strong>inadvertently set the stage<\/strong> for a growing skepticism toward microtransactions, which persists today.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy also pushed developers to <strong>reconsider the value and impact of DLC<\/strong>. Bethesda quickly followed the <strong>Horse Armour release<\/strong> with more substantial content, including <strong>The Shivering Isles<\/strong>, which earned praise for its depth and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: Alan Wake 2: Lake House Expansion Hits NZ &amp; Aussie Stores This October 22!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lessons-learned-and-industry-influence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_Learned_and_Industry_Influence\"><\/span>Lessons Learned and Industry Influence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the negative reception, the <strong>infamous DLC<\/strong> left an indelible mark on the gaming industry. It forced developers and publishers to <strong>rethink how they package additional content<\/strong> and what players are willing to pay for. In hindsight, the developer admitted that the Horse Armour DLC served as a learning experience, not just for Bethesda, but for the entire industry. <strong>\u201cIt was the first time we dipped our toes into the DLC waters,\u201d<\/strong> the developer said. \u201cWe learned that players want real value for their money, and Horse Armour just didn\u2019t meet that expectation.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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