What did you hear? Some positive news might be what this forum needs.
IMHO, if everyone stops buying campaigns, monthly cards, and at least some of the other things they had been buying so far, then the hope for this game continuing to exist is really gone. If we want to the game to have a chance, we need to support the dev team, and yes, that means putting some money behind it. Now, may that money be lost and the game still die at some point? Sure, that's always possible. But the chances for TP seeing the existence of the game and employees in the game as still a good investment are a whole lot better if the game makes some money and has a broad enough audience that it can support its own cost (as in staff and severs, etc.) - that's how the business works.
Another thing of how the business works is that most of what the developers, writers, designers, artists, etc. work on is usually between a month and a year ahead of what's released to players, so it will be a few months down the road that we will see the gravity of the effects of those layoffs on the game itself. TP hasn't shut down the game right away, so they intend to continue it and we'll need to wait to see this play out with the above-mentioned delay.
Now, the game obviously works somewhat in terms of finances, or it wouldn't have survived for all these years. Will it continue to work? That's also in our hands. They will continue the game if there are enough people putting money on the table which in turn busy meals for the team and their families. I did buy the current "uber" campaign just to show continued support. Maybe you will as well.
I completely agree with your logic. If the recent issues were the cause of my not spending, I would spend to help them. But I won't spend again until they want my money more than they want to leave the poison rations in voyages. I encourage everyone to spend unless they have some other reason to protest. If they have a previous reason to protest, then hold to your principles.
What did you hear? Some positive news might be what this forum needs.
IMHO, if everyone stops buying campaigns, monthly cards, and at least some of the other things they had been buying so far, then the hope for this game continuing to exist is really gone. If we want to the game to have a chance, we need to support the dev team, and yes, that means putting some money behind it. Now, may that money be lost and the game still die at some point? Sure, that's always possible. But the chances for TP seeing the existence of the game and employees in the game as still a good investment are a whole lot better if the game makes some money and has a broad enough audience that it can support its own cost (as in staff and severs, etc.) - that's how the business works.
Another thing of how the business works is that most of what the developers, writers, designers, artists, etc. work on is usually between a month and a year ahead of what's released to players, so it will be a few months down the road that we will see the gravity of the effects of those layoffs on the game itself. TP hasn't shut down the game right away, so they intend to continue it and we'll need to wait to see this play out with the above-mentioned delay.
Now, the game obviously works somewhat in terms of finances, or it wouldn't have survived for all these years. Will it continue to work? That's also in our hands. They will continue the game if there are enough people putting money on the table which in turn busy meals for the team and their families. I did buy the current "uber" campaign just to show continued support. Maybe you will as well.
I did not have that T'Pol, so I did her DYC as well as the Uber Track. And renewed my 100 a day Dilithium. So, $54 worth of "I believe in you" on a limited budget.
Still spending as usual. I don’t understand the logic behind players who love the game and want it to continue, but who cease spending because of fear it won’t. Surely that behaviour, if widespread, will hasten the very thing they fear.
As long as I still get enjoyment from the game I will support it through my modest spending.
I said pages ago that stirring up concerns in the people keeping the lights on may lead to the outcome WRG does not want. Because it is true. Scaring off the people giving you money is a bad idea.
However, I did see some stuff today online that eased my worries quite a bit. Unfortunately that comfort had to come from third parties and not the people who should be giving us definite reassurances and not just generic statements many companies have used in the past to hide the end. I have not definitely decided, but when I clear Tier 40 tonight I likely will be buying the Campaign. And renewing my Daily Dilithium which just expired.
What did you hear? Some positive news might be what this forum needs.
Nothing official from WRG. But, others posting images online that indicate future content is planned. Gave some teeth to the idea the game is continuing.
What if I told you not every single nit needs to be picked literally to death?
Not sure, but the "we officially have a new STT Community Manager whose focus is on community and only community!" seems to be struggling right now:
1. Announced a maintenance start time, then started it one hour early.
2. No communication as to why #1 happened or if there will be compensation/should ppl submit tickets.
3. No mention of the US time change and how it will impact this week's event.
Let's get in the game Nancy! It's not how you start (fortunately) it's how you finish!
Founding ADM - PoF family of fleets (POF, POF2 & POF3) - Dear TP: Non sequitur. Your facts are uncoordinated.
Not sure, but the "we officially have a new STT Community Manager whose focus is on community and only community!" seems to be struggling right now:
1. Announced a maintenance start time, then started it one hour early.
2. No communication as to why #1 happened or if there will be compensation/should ppl submit tickets.
3. No mention of the US time change and how it will impact this week's event.
Let's get in the game Nancy! It's not how you start (fortunately) it's how you finish!
i also thoroughly enjoy enumerating but i doubt that is how to summon the community manager. i would posit that you have to be a VIP person like those red-lettered people on the discords.
welp can't say i'll miss Timelines after what Jerkin did too me and so many others....cya later....thanks for all the torment when my dad was sick with liver cirrhosis and a heart attack you reap what you sow Timelines
Not sure, but the "we officially have a new STT Community Manager whose focus is on community and only community!" seems to be struggling right now:
1. Announced a maintenance start time, then started it one hour early.
2. No communication as to why #1 happened or if there will be compensation/should ppl submit tickets.
3. No mention of the US time change and how it will impact this week's event.
Let's get in the game Nancy! It's not how you start (fortunately) it's how you finish!
n addition, I believe that the words we choose are important. We can express the same ideas in a harsh, abrupt, or passive-aggressive manner, or we can choose to be kind or neutral. If we choose the latter, this forum will be a more welcoming place for all players.
At the end of the day, the people behind the screens still people, and I can assure you that the team is trying its best to adapt to this new situation. Thanks!
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I completely agree with your logic. If the recent issues were the cause of my not spending, I would spend to help them. But I won't spend again until they want my money more than they want to leave the poison rations in voyages. I encourage everyone to spend unless they have some other reason to protest. If they have a previous reason to protest, then hold to your principles.
I did not have that T'Pol, so I did her DYC as well as the Uber Track. And renewed my 100 a day Dilithium. So, $54 worth of "I believe in you" on a limited budget.
Nothing official from WRG. But, others posting images online that indicate future content is planned. Gave some teeth to the idea the game is continuing.
Edit:
Starting this last week.
Oh wow, that's really encouraging.
1. Announced a maintenance start time, then started it one hour early.
2. No communication as to why #1 happened or if there will be compensation/should ppl submit tickets.
3. No mention of the US time change and how it will impact this week's event.
Let's get in the game Nancy! It's not how you start (fortunately) it's how you finish!
i also thoroughly enjoy enumerating but i doubt that is how to summon the community manager. i would posit that you have to be a VIP person like those red-lettered people on the discords.
now, they are bonifide.
Banjo1012 here. Hope you have been well.
Hi! Regarding the first and second points, team is reviewing what happened, that's why I can't give you more information. On the third issue, yesterday I shared a post with all the time frames and corrected the new campaign announcement.
Here's the link again: https://startrektimelines.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9693579557271-How-does-Daylight-Saving-Time-DST-affect-Star-Trek-Timelines-
n addition, I believe that the words we choose are important. We can express the same ideas in a harsh, abrupt, or passive-aggressive manner, or we can choose to be kind or neutral. If we choose the latter, this forum will be a more welcoming place for all players.
At the end of the day, the people behind the screens still people, and I can assure you that the team is trying its best to adapt to this new situation. Thanks!
Who are you referring to by flerken and jerken?