New Law In Germany - I Cannot Shoot A Sprite

AngelfireUk83 · Dec 13, 2006

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36326

As the (long) title goes there maybe a law starting up in Germany that if you shoot a computer character or chainsaw, punch or whatever. The German government will send you to jail of recieve a fine because of your nasty act of violence this is there way of stopping young children committing violent crimes.

freakdiablo · Dec 13, 2006

Ya, I was just reading about this. And it wasnt even like they were easy going before. Didnt in the german version of CS:S when you shot someone they didnt die? I think they just kneeled down and put there hands behind their heads as if to say 'I surrender'

SeasonalEclipse · Dec 13, 2006

Wow.. thats lame.

deathman20 · Dec 13, 2006

All I can say, I feel sorry for anyone that enjoys games if it goes into effect. Let alone game companies, thats going to hurt there end.

Sorry ot say though how the hell do they plan to enforce this? What if someone plays the game they will instantly know? They'd have to beable to see such acts and people will just make sure to either turn down the volume and make sure all shades are pulled down so no one can hear it.

hUMANbEATbOX · Dec 13, 2006

deathman20 said:
Sorry ot say though how the hell do they plan to enforce this? What if someone plays the game they will instantly know? They'd have to beable to see such acts and people will just make sure to either turn down the volume and make sure all shades are pulled down so no one can hear it.

its thought crime

and the guilty will wear it plain as day on their faces.

/\\/3|2o · Dec 13, 2006

thats socialism for ya.

Owenator · Dec 13, 2006

Maybe they send you to virtual jail. Kinda like Second Life?

Personally I'd commit virtual suicide and then switch to a squeeky clean new virtual life!

Shinobi13 · Dec 13, 2006

Please don't use language like that on these forums. "Gay" is not to be used as an insult here --David

deathman20 · Dec 13, 2006

Crytech is the one I was thinking of as the big developer over there. And if it happens they will leave the country. Thats just sad shutting out businesses like that.

Just think probably 80% of games will be basically banned on the spot. Most Real Time Strategies all have killing in it that I know of. FPS's byebye, Role Playing alot will be gone. Only games that I can think of sticking around are, puzzle games, educational games, card games, and racing games that have well 95% chance they won't be effected.

IKIKUINTHENUTZ · Dec 13, 2006

This a joke right?

lol secret lanparties or boarder hopping just to play a game on a laptop lol

rdrash · Dec 13, 2006

ACHTUNG!!!

Will we hear the Boots marching again???

This is worse then socialism...this is absolutely extreme, this is against everything I know and believe. I can not understand how this "law" could be passed by a group of sane people. I guess I am culture bound.............

Do you know if the new "law" will affect the SOFA folks in your country???

I can try to get a job in Germany and you can come on base to frag at my place .....if this law does not affect SOFA people.

sephiroth_749 · Dec 13, 2006

that seems really stupid i think it would be up to the parents to teach there kids right from wrong

SteveLord · Dec 13, 2006

This is the new millenium...many parents dont take responsibility anymore or raise their kids with discipline and respect. =(

Its the whole "blame movies, video games and internet' for (insert problem here)

xilix · Dec 13, 2006

This has to be a joke. Little kids know that games aren't real. I've never seen a kid actually pick up a gun or go beat someone up as a result of playing a video game. I can't believe that they think a child or even an adult could translate virtual conduct to real life. It just doesn't make any sense. It seems in all countries, government likes to blame violence on video games, music and movies rather than the individual themseleves or the parents if it's a child.

It doesn't take a village to raise a child, it takes one or two people called parents.

Vrykyl · Dec 13, 2006

I really hope crytech dont get hit by this too hard, there have been some quality fps games out of germany...theyl all just have to move to my house for safe keeping

Seriously tho, what is Germany so afraid of...yes violence is a problem, but any human prone to violence will almost inevitably be drawn to it...even if every possible 'extra' stimulus is banned or taken away. Sadly I think post war paranoia/shame still plays a large part in the introduction of this law

Seven · Dec 13, 2006

Oh noooooooooooo. What is there to be afraid of? It's a game.

I play probably more shooters than anybody I know, and I'm more mentally stable than half the kids that keep their anger pent up against those that wrong them. I see nothing wrong with killing PIXELS.

I don't think the socialist party will be in power much longer in Germany once they get down the line to german death metal.

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rocco · Dec 13, 2006

BIG BROTHER COMING AROUND THE CORNER HERE TOO JUST WAIT AND SEE! LOLOL

rocco · Dec 13, 2006

And it is not stupid it is tyranny,Big Bro,Big Government,They just want to make sure we are safe! lolol yeah I'm sure!

/\\/3|2o · Dec 13, 2006

rocco said:
And it is not stupid it is tyranny,Big Bro,Big Government,They just want to make sure we are safe! lolol yeah I'm sure!

Yeah I cant stand it when I am told by my government that I dont know how to live my life. Government is supposed to protect us but... dang... theres a limit!

striker85 · Dec 13, 2006

This is what happens when parents get lazy and want the government to take over their job of taking care of the kids. rid-goddam-diculous.

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