/shrugs
I thought DM was better than half the stuff in the Vanila game.
I think half the problem is that some people honestly feel that they should be getting more from a 10USD pack than what you get in the typical DLC, after all its ~20% of the price of the original product, theres not realy that mutch actual new gamecode, just "content" so they feel that they should get at least 20% of the original games content.(if not more)
Well thats the thing some people that takes the leap might like it but I know alot of gamers that go by game reviews and raitings. Dead Money while it receives praise from the review site I use, it also received alot of put downs that might put off someone that isnt a hardcoe roleplaying/simulator player. Before its said this isnt a simulator, one could put forth the banner at the top touting "post nuclear simulation".
Cost is a factor, personally I think alot of these DLC`s are over priced for content. I gave $4 on steam to get two cars and two new clothes for Mafia II and that is pretty fair price since you got content you use. In Dead Money, I just dont know if you get enough. Based off reviews I read the game doesnt cator to those that want to explore while doing the quests which is what I like to do.
In New Vegas following the main quest from goodsprings, I would explore on my way. It made for a nice "realistic" feeling. So in my case all I can do is wait till I get a deal on two DLC for a set price and take that offer up.