Another Day ..another wannabe MMO

ArchivedUser

More chaff in the pile of hay, or is there some wheat here ?

I have read through the about, blog, media and videos. I must say this is a breath of fresh air that blows gently across the genre. So many mistakes of the past, recognised and addressed, before the game even starts. This one I will watch and hope, with what little hope remains. But all start idealist with the right noises, until the lure of profits overcomes. Money....power...corrupts. Corruption is beyond our control when we act as individuals and small groups only serve small groups.

Suggestion:
Many MMO companies cash cheques for dreams the players cant afford.
Many companies use the psychology of fixation/conditioning/addiction/exploitation to claw in money without remorse to support that.
So I would recommend nipping that one in the butt straight off, if you want a mutually beneficial adventure with the community.
Subscription for infrastructure repair, maintenance and upkeep costs only (Present).
Donation/Kickstart for new infrastructure, ongoing live development work and R&D costs.... with community consent and funding (Future).
ie. Donation + Subscription funding is isolated and targetted.
This way the community doesnt suffer run away exploitation and greed with everything transparent.
This way the company doesnt worry about shortfalls, but gets upfront costed funding project by project.
This way the company can gauge interest in any development work....and the community can refuse to fund extravagance and waste or indicate priorities and preferences.
This way the MMO is an eternal harmonic venture between community and company for mutual benefit.
This way the company can go to the community when there are unforeseeable shortfalls.
This way the needs of the present are not sacrificed on the altar of the future.

Remember. The community want and needs an MMO they can call home just as much as the company needs it players to fund it.
Neither can exist without the other and working together for a common good is something to be embraced and not avoided.
Why be at the mercy of a few controlling investors when you could potentially have millions offering support when needed.
Help us to help you and in so doing help us too.
Good luck. There is little if anything I can find wrong with the direction of the game. I will watch with interest.

ArchivedUser

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<strong>Welcome to the hype train! </strong>

Hope you enjoy your stay. If you have any questions about the game, don't hesitate to ask in the Discussion sub-forum located here:
<a href="https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/forum/ashes-of-creation-discussion/">https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/forum/ashes-of-creation-discussion/</a>

<strong>A lot of the Frequently Asked Questions have been answered here: </strong>

<a href="https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/faqs-about-ashes-of-creation/">https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/faqs-about-ashes-of-creation/</a>

<strong>The Developers are also doing Q&A videos about the game, which you're welcome to ask away in order to have a chance for the question(s) to be featured on their video(s):</strong>

<a href="https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/developers-q-a-discussion/">https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/developers-q-a-discussion/</a>

<strong>If there are any further questions, concerns or suggestions you'd like to make and would like an active community to speak with, make sure to visit the Community Discord available for the public:</strong>

<a href="https://discord.gg/zsQupUf">https://discord.gg/zsQupUf</a>

ArchivedUser

Wait where do I get a banner like that? (Nvm Imma just nick it >:) )
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/4nmZlMU.gif" alt="You made this? I made this" />

But anyway welcome, but you're not that new, I've seen you around :)

Edit: Imma use my awesome paint skills to make my own banner, look forward to it :)