Ok heres how I see things -

GAMESPY is really only good if you have a need to get files immediately that may be exclusive or in high demand. As far as listing servers is concerned, I really dislike how it works. I dislike having to switch in between games just to be able to connect to a specific server I want to. I hate having to dl patch after patch (versus simple updates) just to get to a chat area. There are just so many little things that GAMESPY does that add up to alot.

GAMESPY will NEVER touch ASE as far as user friendliness is concerned. Never. A SMALL utility with no need to whore to other software companies to make a buck. That is why I stick with ASE. GAMESPY does NOTHING but list servers and tell the game to connect. ASE at least lets me know before I connect to a game that I wont be able to get in. I've said that before but that is a BIG thing for me.

The only thing GAMESPY has going for it in my opinion is that it provides demos before anyone else. I dunno about you, but I can wait 3 or 4 hours and get a mirror somewhere for a demo than wait half that time or more in line and then start dling from a company that cant be bothered to listen to the "community".

[quote:d0f1e]hey guys, another thing I like about ASE is that you can monitor a server. I use that function alot when a server is full. That way as soon as a guy drops out I see it and can get in. I also like the "force connect" feature.[/quote:d0f1e]

Totally forgot about that. That is an AWESOME feature. Force connect is useful too when you KNOW that you should be able to connect (such as with a pasworded server). I cant tell you how easy it is to just sit back and let ASE do the work for me instead of clicking on the server, launching the game, and being told im out of luck.