Arcius
05-26-2004, 08:47 PM
GU Comic (http://www.gucomics.com/archives/view.php?cdate=20040526)
Post 1 (http://forums.gucomics.com/viewtopic.php?t=2057&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
Post 2 (http://forums.gucomics.com/viewtopic.php?t=2072)
Today's comic is pretty much the depiction of how I feel about the Omens of War expansion for EverQuest.
SOE's rapid push for this next expansion is little more than a money grab attempt by the corporate big whigs before the well runs dry. In other words, Smedley and his peers has his hand buried elbow deep in our pockets digging for every scrap of our cash that they can get. Unlike the Devs and CS staff, these people in the company echelon are not concerned with the quality of the game, or the feelings of the players and fans. Their only interest is in the financial gain. Smedley has said as much himself.
In my opinion EQ is not ready for another expansion. I agree with one of my SOE contacts that OoW should not be released until Q4, and the dev staff should be allowed to work on EQ throughout the summer to shore up the system, correct bugs, work with graphics, optimization, etc.
Like I said, it's not the dev staff or cs team that are to blame for the state of EQ right now. The entire burden rests on the shoulders of the money grubbers. And, the only way we're going to effect change within the game is if we affect the bottom line. What I'm saying to you is...
Don't purchase Omens of War.
We will only convince Smedley and his ilk to give the devs the go ahead to change the game, if we absolutely REFUSE to buy any more trash exansions in the HOPES that we'll actually get our money's worth.
We have to put our proverbial foot down, force them to extract their fingers from our wallets, and engender an atmosphere of "no more money without change".
For most of us, EQ is no longer fun. It's no longer the game we fell in love with. I for one want that game back. I want the devs to have their way with the game. Looking at the other popular MMOG's on the market, I want the devs to be allowed to alter the game to make it fun again. And, they want to. They've been begging to. But, the higher ups aren't listening.
This, I guess, is my initial "call to arms". This community has to rally the rest of the EQ collective to make a stand. Let's put our credit cards away. Let's show them by not paying for the game, that we're unwilling to be force fed quick-fire expansions like Omens ever again.
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When I'm fully moved and can spend the time to write, I will be drafting "the EQ-Lover's Manifesto" which will serve as our outline/request for change. Hopefully the rest of the community will build behind me and support the stance, and we'll get the game we deserve. We'll get our beloved EQ back.
I initially received an email from Alan "Brenlo" Crosby, getting a feeler for the situation and getting my phone number.
Alan then called to briefly talk to me, and let me know that Mr. Smedley would like to talk to me about a few things. I was also invited out to a "Guild Summit" coming up next Friday that is designed to have some of the guild and community leaders come out and help SOE get the game back on track by voicing their concerns.
Shortly after Brenlo and I got off the phone Smedley called to talk to me about the game in general, my concerns, Omens of War, etc. I would seem to me that SOE has gotten their wake up call. They are ready to take a step back and try to nail down the problems with the game.
Chief among the info he gave me is that Omens is going to be pushed back 6 weeks, and the time between now and then will be used to correct the issues in the game. Not stuff like class balance etc, but fixing bugs etc.
I honestly feel like 6 weeks will NOT be enough. But, it's a start.
You should realize though that I'm not prepared to back off on my support of this boycott just yet though. When we see the changes, when we feel the love, THEN we'll return the love!
Smedley and I got off the phone so that arrangements for my flight out could be initiated. He'll be calling me back later to talk more specifically about the game some more.
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So what is the purpose of this post?
Right here, right now, is when you'll start letting me know what issues you have with the game in general. What do you want me to ask the SOE staff? I'll be talking to Devs, CS, Marketting... this is your opportunity to use me as the FACE and VOICE of the community. Here is your chance to be heard.
Smedly's Response (http://eqlive.station.sony.com/news_section/newsview.jsp?story=62268)
I thought some people might be interested in this. Yeah, I still read about EQ stuff years after quitting :|
Post 1 (http://forums.gucomics.com/viewtopic.php?t=2057&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
Post 2 (http://forums.gucomics.com/viewtopic.php?t=2072)
Today's comic is pretty much the depiction of how I feel about the Omens of War expansion for EverQuest.
SOE's rapid push for this next expansion is little more than a money grab attempt by the corporate big whigs before the well runs dry. In other words, Smedley and his peers has his hand buried elbow deep in our pockets digging for every scrap of our cash that they can get. Unlike the Devs and CS staff, these people in the company echelon are not concerned with the quality of the game, or the feelings of the players and fans. Their only interest is in the financial gain. Smedley has said as much himself.
In my opinion EQ is not ready for another expansion. I agree with one of my SOE contacts that OoW should not be released until Q4, and the dev staff should be allowed to work on EQ throughout the summer to shore up the system, correct bugs, work with graphics, optimization, etc.
Like I said, it's not the dev staff or cs team that are to blame for the state of EQ right now. The entire burden rests on the shoulders of the money grubbers. And, the only way we're going to effect change within the game is if we affect the bottom line. What I'm saying to you is...
Don't purchase Omens of War.
We will only convince Smedley and his ilk to give the devs the go ahead to change the game, if we absolutely REFUSE to buy any more trash exansions in the HOPES that we'll actually get our money's worth.
We have to put our proverbial foot down, force them to extract their fingers from our wallets, and engender an atmosphere of "no more money without change".
For most of us, EQ is no longer fun. It's no longer the game we fell in love with. I for one want that game back. I want the devs to have their way with the game. Looking at the other popular MMOG's on the market, I want the devs to be allowed to alter the game to make it fun again. And, they want to. They've been begging to. But, the higher ups aren't listening.
This, I guess, is my initial "call to arms". This community has to rally the rest of the EQ collective to make a stand. Let's put our credit cards away. Let's show them by not paying for the game, that we're unwilling to be force fed quick-fire expansions like Omens ever again.
---
When I'm fully moved and can spend the time to write, I will be drafting "the EQ-Lover's Manifesto" which will serve as our outline/request for change. Hopefully the rest of the community will build behind me and support the stance, and we'll get the game we deserve. We'll get our beloved EQ back.
I initially received an email from Alan "Brenlo" Crosby, getting a feeler for the situation and getting my phone number.
Alan then called to briefly talk to me, and let me know that Mr. Smedley would like to talk to me about a few things. I was also invited out to a "Guild Summit" coming up next Friday that is designed to have some of the guild and community leaders come out and help SOE get the game back on track by voicing their concerns.
Shortly after Brenlo and I got off the phone Smedley called to talk to me about the game in general, my concerns, Omens of War, etc. I would seem to me that SOE has gotten their wake up call. They are ready to take a step back and try to nail down the problems with the game.
Chief among the info he gave me is that Omens is going to be pushed back 6 weeks, and the time between now and then will be used to correct the issues in the game. Not stuff like class balance etc, but fixing bugs etc.
I honestly feel like 6 weeks will NOT be enough. But, it's a start.
You should realize though that I'm not prepared to back off on my support of this boycott just yet though. When we see the changes, when we feel the love, THEN we'll return the love!
Smedley and I got off the phone so that arrangements for my flight out could be initiated. He'll be calling me back later to talk more specifically about the game some more.
---
So what is the purpose of this post?
Right here, right now, is when you'll start letting me know what issues you have with the game in general. What do you want me to ask the SOE staff? I'll be talking to Devs, CS, Marketting... this is your opportunity to use me as the FACE and VOICE of the community. Here is your chance to be heard.
Smedly's Response (http://eqlive.station.sony.com/news_section/newsview.jsp?story=62268)
I thought some people might be interested in this. Yeah, I still read about EQ stuff years after quitting :|