DeletedUser
Hey folks. I'd like to get some feedback.
This is an email I wrote directly to Innogames:
"Hello, This message is a simple plea concerning The West. There is a severe imbalance in the game in regards to the fort fighting feature. After many attempts to discuss this with the game moderators (I use the EN server and Forum), I'm receiving nothing but dismissive communications. Innogames has always fostered a community of sincere communication between its players, the volunteer staff, and the developers of the game. This community as all but collapsed for The West. In the process, this very bad imbalance has been allowed to fester. I personally see this as the beginning of how The West will ultimately fail financially as you are catering to one particular style of play over all the rest that the game has availed over the years. You will drive out all those other players and be left with the catered crowd leaving the game sadly dysfunctional. I appreciate your time reading this. The West is a unique game experience and I care about its future."
This is the response I received from the main CM (etriel):
"Thank you for your email.
I have received the community feedback about the fort battle. I understand that you mean set bonuses from this year sales. I would like to point out that in the meantime at least two free sets have been added as a counter weight. Of course, we will still improve the fort battle settings. I would like to ask you to read forum announcements.
If you would like to add something, or describe in details or ask something, please contact me."
I'd really like some more feedback as this has been discussed at length. I know there are many here that don't recognize the imbalance that I am referring to but the head CM responded here saying that she recognizes the problem of the UO set and that Livingston and Courier sets were issued as a "counter-balance" without me spelling it out in the initial message.
We all know that those measures she is referring to are not working. This issue is coupled with Diggo's modification of the FF formulae awhile back to intercede with the HP creep slowing down battles. At the time, it was the right thing to do but now Damagers are too enhanced and are given too much with purchasable options.
If anything else, having the ability to discuss this directly with etriel as players/users (and not only as a volunteer staff or regular staff) is an opportunity. I tried going through kuro and the mods but they aren't helping or are simply unable to help.
I have my own concerns I want to present but there are way more experienced FFers on here that I'd love to hear from and help voice their comments, critiques, concerns to etriel when I respond.
Thank you.
This is an email I wrote directly to Innogames:
"Hello, This message is a simple plea concerning The West. There is a severe imbalance in the game in regards to the fort fighting feature. After many attempts to discuss this with the game moderators (I use the EN server and Forum), I'm receiving nothing but dismissive communications. Innogames has always fostered a community of sincere communication between its players, the volunteer staff, and the developers of the game. This community as all but collapsed for The West. In the process, this very bad imbalance has been allowed to fester. I personally see this as the beginning of how The West will ultimately fail financially as you are catering to one particular style of play over all the rest that the game has availed over the years. You will drive out all those other players and be left with the catered crowd leaving the game sadly dysfunctional. I appreciate your time reading this. The West is a unique game experience and I care about its future."
This is the response I received from the main CM (etriel):
"Thank you for your email.
I have received the community feedback about the fort battle. I understand that you mean set bonuses from this year sales. I would like to point out that in the meantime at least two free sets have been added as a counter weight. Of course, we will still improve the fort battle settings. I would like to ask you to read forum announcements.
If you would like to add something, or describe in details or ask something, please contact me."
I'd really like some more feedback as this has been discussed at length. I know there are many here that don't recognize the imbalance that I am referring to but the head CM responded here saying that she recognizes the problem of the UO set and that Livingston and Courier sets were issued as a "counter-balance" without me spelling it out in the initial message.
We all know that those measures she is referring to are not working. This issue is coupled with Diggo's modification of the FF formulae awhile back to intercede with the HP creep slowing down battles. At the time, it was the right thing to do but now Damagers are too enhanced and are given too much with purchasable options.
If anything else, having the ability to discuss this directly with etriel as players/users (and not only as a volunteer staff or regular staff) is an opportunity. I tried going through kuro and the mods but they aren't helping or are simply unable to help.
I have my own concerns I want to present but there are way more experienced FFers on here that I'd love to hear from and help voice their comments, critiques, concerns to etriel when I respond.
Thank you.