Next Event Notification

Althea Biermont

Prior to the current Friday/Tuesday event announcements, we used to get all of the information on the next event a week in advance. This gave a full week to work on event crew. Should DB go back to giving us a full week notice on all event details, even if it means they are subject to change?

Dralix

Other (Explain in a post)

I voted other because I don't see the point of this. The change has been made, and I don't think there's any delusion that the players are happy with it. But it is what it is.

Peachtree Rex

While, clearly, I would enjoy as much notice as possible, hearing about the specific event crew on Friday is plenty of time for me to make choices in regards to my crew.

For this week, for example, they wanted to keep their bit "500" reveal a secret for a little while. Surprise surprise, it was Sarek who only has one variant that wasn't already included. This should have a minimal impact on everyone.

The only information we're regularly not getting until the "week of" are specific factions and stats. Specific factions don't impact my planning too much and we've NEVER received stats until the packs are released.

Grant77

I don't care if there is a chance it could change. I want as much notice as possible

I'll take the information as early as possible, even if things change a bit.

For Cardassia

I don't care if there is a chance it could change. I want as much notice as possible

I'm okay with things changing, the heads-up is appreciated. One week was great for stockpiling chrons/transmissions, thawing crew and levelling crew.

Magisse

Other (Explain in a post)

Dralix wrote: »

I voted other because I don't see the point of this. The change has been made, and I don't think there's any delusion that the players are happy with it. But it is what it is.

This. I think we can all agree that we want the info earlier, but they said they can't do it. (Still unclear why that is, but that's where we are.) And personally I wouldn't want inaccurate info just to get it earlier, not to mention all the headaches and pitchforks there'd be if they changed something.

Grant77

I don't care if there is a chance it could change. I want as much notice as possible

Magisse wrote: »

Dralix wrote: »

I voted other because I don't see the point of this. The change has been made, and I don't think there's any delusion that the players are happy with it. But it is what it is.

This. I think we can all agree that we want the info earlier, but they said they can't do it. (Still unclear why that is, but that's where we are.) And personally I wouldn't want inaccurate info just to get it earlier, not to mention all the headaches and pitchforks there'd be if they changed something.

They have the information, but are too disorganized to release it in a timely and accurate manner. Thus, they wait until the last minute. That's painfully obvious.

Captain_Who

They should post a detailed event schedule that always lists the next 4 events but subject to change

1 and 3. I think the biggest problem is DB doesn't know what they're going to be doing 6 days before an event, let alone a few days before it starts. Sure, things change, but man . . .

Let's not kid ourselves here, the change isn't because they'er not ready, its for sales reasons. They don't want you to go "wait, I think I'll skip purchasing packs this event those crew sound better." They specifically don't want you to strategize your and prioritize your spending, but instead be scrambling, making hasty judgments, and impulse buying every time.

For Cardassia

I don't care if there is a chance it could change. I want as much notice as possible

Magisse wrote: »

Dralix wrote: »

I voted other because I don't see the point of this. The change has been made, and I don't think there's any delusion that the players are happy with it. But it is what it is.

This. I think we can all agree that we want the info earlier, but they said they can't do it. (Still unclear why that is, but that's where we are.) And personally I wouldn't want inaccurate info just to get it earlier, not to mention all the headaches and pitchforks there'd be if they changed something.

I feel like that's the real issue.

I personally don't care if the information changes, so long as it's made clear that it's a possibility. It seems though, that other people would get all up in arms about levelling crew they didn't need to etc. and so long as that's the case, DB will (understandably) try to avoid that.

[TFA] Commodore Wizzlestix

I remember the days when we used to get the event info in our in-game mailboxes. Crew, stats, factions, etc,.

I guess DB just can't afford the bandwidth.

Mordack

I don't care if there is a chance it could change. I want as much notice as possible

[TFA] Commodore Wizzlestix wrote: »

I remember the days when we used to get the event info in our in-game mailboxes. Crew, stats, factions, etc,.

I guess DB just can't afford the bandwidth.

It's very disappointing that in this regard DB have gone backwards in terms of player communications. I remember asking Shan why we couldn't have that information sent to us in-game anymore, and not receiving a clear answer.

[TFA] Commodore Wizzlestix

Mordack wrote: »

[TFA] Commodore Wizzlestix wrote: »

I remember the days when we used to get the event info in our in-game mailboxes. Crew, stats, factions, etc,.

I guess DB just can't afford the bandwidth.

It's very disappointing that in this regard DB have gone backwards in terms of player communications. I remember asking Shan why we couldn't have that information sent to us in-game anymore, and not receiving a clear answer.

I'm not sure if Shan has any other roles at DB but community managers typically get very little info from the devs/tptb and can often only say what they're told to say.

One friend of mine had that role with Interplay/Black Isle and another did it for Ubisoft and you're really very much caught in the middle between the fans/customers and the people signing your pay cheque. I don't envy Shan at all.

AviTrek

They should post a detailed event schedule that always lists the next 4 events but subject to change

Mordack wrote: »

[TFA] Commodore Wizzlestix wrote: »

I remember the days when we used to get the event info in our in-game mailboxes. Crew, stats, factions, etc,.

I guess DB just can't afford the bandwidth.

It's very disappointing that in this regard DB have gone backwards in terms of player communications. I remember asking Shan why we couldn't have that information sent to us in-game anymore, and not receiving a clear answer.

Because when it's a link to a forum post, DB can change the forum and pretend the old message doesn't exist. When they send it in game people have the record.

RaraRacing

Other (Explain in a post)

Yeah, I liked it when we got the info on Wednesday a week in advance ... but am okay with how it is now (Friday) though I may lament the "old days" like some grumpy grandpa.

I have no illusion that it will change back though, I mean ... wow ... people on the forum got all twisted and irritated when a small mistake was made ... or wanting more details on who would be eligible for bonuses ... etc. etc.

I understand why they want to push the date back as far as possible, means they'll have to del with less irate players if there is a glitch in the info somewhere.

I personally feel that it is the fault of both parties that there is not more openness around information. DB in the way they manage communication and the players for how they react on the forums ... this does not make it a healthy relationship.

So ... ah well.

[10F] Belle'Anna

I don't care if there is a chance it could change. I want as much notice as possible

The amount of flack DB gets is a real problem. I know players are competitive but, I get quite spun out by how people react to quite minor things.

On the other hand, the way this game is set up is really opaque. I think that's a contributing factor, because the tiniest detail becomes more important when you don't know much.

I personally would like more info, for the very reason outlined above. Do I bother in this event or wait for the next one? Either way, I'm going to be participating in some more than others. But indeed. Stepping back from the weekly 'event' might be a good way to stop worrying about it. Maybe I'll just hop in when I'm keen, and do the minimum when I'm not, and not worry about it. Trying to do well every week is a grind, and massively time consuming. It's not healthy and that's why I'd like advance notice so I can plan more easily what I'm going to do. This game might be designed to run my time but I'm ultimately in control of that so I need to take control. So I vote 'as much time as possible'.

And I'm glad DB doesn't send much info in-game. If it wasn't for that lack of communication I wouldn't have looked for it elsewhere and found the wiki and the forums.