Good article - agree with most of the points except for 12 versus 12.
Here's what I don't get, why the comparison between 'Star Citizen' and 'MWO' on this thread?
Just based off personnel and monetary resources itself, SC has (this is speculation on my part; most likely higher from what I gather) $50 mil and close to a hundred people on its payroll versus PGI's what 40 employees and maybe $10 mil at best.
It's a very unfair comparison.
I think we forget just how TINY PGI is.
I mean, let's be pragmatic about it, what would take an establish company (or one with HUMUNGOUS resources) a week to implement something, might take a small size company 1 month; maybe more.
People complain about PGI not listening to GREAT IDEAS (and there have been some on the forums), but imagine trying to find that gem in the middle of all the {Scrap} spouted.
Also, what makes you think YOUR idea deserves to be heard and implemented over others - because you've got years under your belt AS a player and are thus 'ENTITLED' to have your opinion heard over everybody else? Get over yourself.
Look, EVEN IF they wanted to implement a great idea, how would they go about it, implementation might affect timelines with higher priorities in their pipeline. How would you managed your already stretched and limited resources, especially if you don't have the 'throw money at it' solution handy?
All this hate, (and I'm responsible for some) who can blame them for circling their wagons.
It's all turned pretty ugly.
And to all the guys saying LET THE GAME DIE, so someone else can pick it up and do the job right.
Here's a question for you...if I were a potential maker of MMOGs - why the hell should I buy the rights to the Battletech Universe? It means that I have to deal with the Battletech fans who are hostile and apparently can't be pleased and ALL want their opinion's heard and changes made to their liking. Life's too short.
I believe that PGI is putting all its eggs in one basket with UI 2.0 and CW and I'm willing to quell my 'justifiable' irritation at them for all the things they've done wrong (especially 3rd PV).
I hope that gamble pays off for them on Sept. 17th. I really do want them to ultimately succeed. If not, I too would join the masses and ask for my 'Phoenix and Saber ' refund.
Edited by Delas Ting Usee, 31 August 2013 - 08:45 PM.