AC hasn't changed so much since 1.0.4 that people on old machines and slow connections cannot play it (in fact it should have gotten better for most), therefore your reference doesn't really apply in this case. The compatibility debate started because Alien thinks that map restrictions are a bad idea because some maps from older versions of the game "no longer work" in the current version.
Like I said, compatibility is a priority, but making a quality game takes precedence. I would hope the community feels the same way. Many times in the "coding world" developers have to make tough decisions, ones that shape the future of the project. The decision to add restrictions in the hopes that mappers would begin cranking out better, more appropriate maps for this engine was made a long time ago - yet we're still bickering about it today.
AFAIK, the restrictions are here to stay, if you have any constructive criticism that would maybe help improve them, that is always more than welcome. But throwing a hissy fit and saying that you will leave the community if the developers do not change their mind about the restrictions is quite elementary, and won't get you (or us) anywhere. ;)
Like I said, compatibility is a priority, but making a quality game takes precedence. I would hope the community feels the same way. Many times in the "coding world" developers have to make tough decisions, ones that shape the future of the project. The decision to add restrictions in the hopes that mappers would begin cranking out better, more appropriate maps for this engine was made a long time ago - yet we're still bickering about it today.
AFAIK, the restrictions are here to stay, if you have any constructive criticism that would maybe help improve them, that is always more than welcome. But throwing a hissy fit and saying that you will leave the community if the developers do not change their mind about the restrictions is quite elementary, and won't get you (or us) anywhere. ;)