Thor Mastablasta Hammersmith - Level 220, AI 30, LE 70 Clan Atrox Nano Technician - Setup
The Red Brotherhood
I'm a Nano-Technician, don't ever expect me to fight unbuffed, alone or fair.
Means: about f'ing time :P
Satenia: heresy <3
Znore: Mastablasta <3
Kinkstaah: I have agro from many mobs ;(
Madarab: we are aoe class, we are supose to use pistols
Marxgorm: the NT toolset does not fit into my raiding tactics
I think what Lazy means, more specifically, is that as far as the future of AO goes, what is on the table for us in the next few years? Let us ignore engine and rebalance for a sec and what options is FC considering for AO. Joel has said that he has outlined what he had planned to do for TSW until 2015 prior to the re-structuring. Granted, that outline was probably more internally based and for FC staff only.
But, AO is different because for the past hmm 4 years or so we have heard nothing big on the horizon other than engine and re-balance. Those two things to fall back upon can no longer apply because they have been said to death. To use them would be just another insult to us and can only damage you/us further.
We want something new, we want something to look forward to, we want something that is realistic, we want it to be realized. We are tired of the "lolol engine soon guys" drivel and the "balance soon" nonsense. Something concrete needs to be said about AO and its future. Moral on the forums is low, moral in game is low. People are only happy with what is currently in front of them and they have nothing to look forward to other than vaporware and let downs.
I want to see transparency from funcom. Either admit the game is on the shelf or be honest about how much work is actually being done for the games future.
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I've got 2 paid accounts but moving it down to one payed account this weekend. Who knows how much longer I will continue to pay for the one account. Dunno if I want to hang around for another 2 years just to hear the same ol same ol.
There are cheaper and games which to me are just as fun out there. Games like black Ops2 and Skyrim.
I love AO and it is very unique but been feeling used and abused lately. (Like for the last 5 years lately)
I will keep one account paid because the merge has given me small hope and made the game more enjoyable. If the engine and re balance goes live I will open both accounts back up and continue to pay for many more years.
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If you were told, no new engine for at least another year, and no grand rebalance is going to happen but instead minor ninja changes would come during patches every 3-6months if at all, and npe is delayed for another 2 months.
Would you still play?
If not then quit now and save us the time of reading posts threatening to quit AO.
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I think most people reading this thread want the same information
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Lazy: the caste system of ao today is clan > omni > wildlife > neuts.
Gatester: Crats have the best toolset for supporting a team in PVE.
Aramsunat: WRONG! The team supports the crat if the crat is unable to solo (which is rare)!
Assume the worst and quit now.
If you don't like game "as-is-now" I can't understand why you are paying for it currently. My parents always told me you get what you pay for. Why on earth would you pay for a product based on "possible future" developments?
Ever heard the saying "a fool and his money are soon departed"? Or "There is a sucker born every minute?"
(not directed to anyone in particular)
Last edited by Psikie; Apr 12th, 2013 at 19:10:07.
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I'm not sure how many fit into this category (my personal observation is quite a few), but many people pay for 6 or 12 month subscriptions. As such, I'd imagine they'd have a right to inquire about the present/future of a game when they have non-refundable pre-paid time remaining. Yes, it might be considered foolish to have pre-paid for AO but then again, maybe not.
Regardless, there's no harm in asking for a status and some information regarding the direction of the game.
Anyhow... I'll just quote myself to answer the question posed in the original post:
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You are absolutely right you have a right to inquire about the present/future of AO even if you were not paying for it. However if you pre paid for AO under the impression you were getting something other than "as-is" currently, then yes you would be foolish.
Further more complaining about said pre paid gaming time sounds even more foolish.
Further still complaining on forums about a game that someone (not necessarily you) does not even play anymore is the most foolish of all.
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Not at all, however AO is not a kickstarter project. Those that do INVEST in a kickstarter program understand there are no guarantees it will ever get off the ground. They certainly understand what they are INVESTING in a program "as-is". Any future projections are just that. With no guarantees of a return or progress on that INVESTMENT.
But I will reiterate in case you missed it the first time...
If those are beyond comprehension i've got another for you. "You can wish in one hand and crap in the other and see which ones fills up faster."
If you like to think you are investing in the future of AO more power to you, but since i've never seen any investor relations pitches you are fully deserving of being disappointed when your self initiated investments don't pan out.
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Manicmouse AR SMGs - 220/30 Clan Solitus Soldier - General of New Order
Lawmaker Pistols - 220/30 Clan Atrox Bureaucrat | Sellyoursoul Shotgun - 220/30 Clan Nanomage Trader
Adiee Pistols - 220/30 Clan Solitus Doctor | Boltcutter MA - 220/30 Clan Atrox Engineer | Anorexia - 220/30 Clan Nanomage Enforcer
Lazy: the caste system of ao today is clan > omni > wildlife > neuts.
Gatester: Crats have the best toolset for supporting a team in PVE.
Aramsunat: WRONG! The team supports the crat if the crat is unable to solo (which is rare)!
While true in some cases, this makes very little sense when talking about MMOs. Especially ones that take some time investment to "complete" such as AO. You aren't going to get a toon ready in a week, or even a month. In many ways its a "work now, fun later". For a paying customer it makes all the difference to know whats going to happen. There's not only the money investment, but time as well.
For me personally, the game is playable atm, but it needs to keep this level of players - preferably more. I am willing to pay for it "as it is" but thats assuming it stays as it is, and doesn't head the downward spiral it was heading 3 months ago. And this depends on many of the promised things.
You can talk all you want about people being ridiculous for wanting to know whats happening, but that doesn't change the fact that practically in every MMO these days the devs communicate their doings and plans. It's what people expect.
Edit: If it wasn't clear: Bump for "ask the devs" what masta and others have suggested.
Ready for what, exactly? Playing the game and having fun?
Thor Mastablasta Hammersmith - Level 220, AI 30, LE 70 Clan Atrox Nano Technician - Setup
The Red Brotherhood
I'm a Nano-Technician, don't ever expect me to fight unbuffed, alone or fair.
Means: about f'ing time :P
Satenia: heresy <3
Znore: Mastablasta <3
Kinkstaah: I have agro from many mobs ;(
Madarab: we are aoe class, we are supose to use pistols
Marxgorm: the NT toolset does not fit into my raiding tactics