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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RetroBlast" data-source="post: 11418" data-attributes="member: 364">I am not sure what everyone is up in arms about here, obviously the omission of the trophies is an unforeseen glitch that will probably be corrected with release of the pack for the PS3.  I think it is part of the graphics glitch ... something happened when that code was transformed from being in a hopper to going live ... rest assured they were not omitted by some decision on FarSights behalf not to offer trophies anymore.And now a word on my take on trophies ... Today trophies on networks (PSN, STEAM, XBOX) are really just an extension of what has already been in the games themselves for quite some time now.   If you look at Super Mario World, there were 5 large golden coins in each level ... get all 5 and you get a 1UP.  But the real trophies in the game were the hidden keys which unlocked an alternate exit within a level and this in turn would open hidden areas ... It has been years since I played the game and all my facts may not be accurate but the concept of what I am saying is.  Ultimately, if you found enough hidden goodies, you were awarded access to to a hidden level in the game, thus extending your play time.  If you beat all those levels in the secret zone, if you played the game again, some of the graphics where changed in the game .... the turtles turned into round faces ... etc.Trophies are really for completionists who can display to the world what they have accomplished.  I used to be a completionist but I am not any more.  The reason I am not anymore is because games have gotten cheaper and I have more money.  In other words, when I was in college and had to pay 30 - 40 bucks or more for game and there was no option for a cheap down loadable game or a place, like ebay or gamestop, to buy a used game ... I would beat a damn game to death!  I have reached the point now that I have so many games on my PS3, PS Vita, and PC that it is rare that I beat a game to death these days ... As I go along, I try to grab what I can, I seek out the goodies in a game, but I will no longer spend days trying to get a single goodie.   I just do not have that kind of time anymore.  On rare occasion I may decide to beat a game to death, usually a Mario game, but not that often.I certainly see the value of trophies, I am just not into them that much.  There is also a big difference between in game secrets, goodies, etc than trophies on a network .... goodies in a game usually unlock more content of some sort, trophies make you feel good you accomplished something and can prove you did, but to my knowledge, other than that you get nothing.  If I am wrong, please tell me.I think networks with trophies should back them up with real rewards .... earn a platinum trophy in any game and get a coupon for the network emailed to you worth 15 - 20% off your next purchase on the network ... Earn 10 Platinum Trophies in a 12 month period and earn a free down loadable game ... NOW THAT WOULD MAKE ME A COMPLETIONIST AGAIN!</blockquote>

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