@ ShadowKat
Nicely put, usually it's the complainers who tend to take up much of the forums with much the same recycled dev-bashing, nice to see more positive expressions of appreciation.
Certain people seem to be of the impression that they have a right to express these negative sentiments, simply based on the fact that they have been around a long time and convey the impression that they are 'owed something' for their time, namely that their input will be given extra weight based soley on the fact that they can shout loud and long on these forums.
Sorry to burst anyones bubble, but it's actually the devs that are owed something, our support, it's such a small thing really, but in fact essential both for the play testers, (us players, lest we forget are testing this game), and the dev team, not only are they owed the bug reports, and the problems we have in installing and running the software on our machines, but our thanks for having something to actually test. Equally the devs owe us a little time to listen to our wishes, our hopes and fears on the various directions the game is taking, and to an extent our complaints, however they have no need to be constantly harrased by particular players. Without the devs there would be no game, however the same cannot be truly said of we players, there is no requirement for such a large number of play testers this early in development, in fact we're priviledged to be a part of this project.
I for one truly appreciate the hard work the dev team puts into the continued growth of the game, sometimes it may seem to the players that not much is happening, however just because we don't see continual, large scale, and visible improvements every week or two is no reason to continually whine about the 'slow pace of development'. We are not privy to the work going on behind the scenes, or the pace of change, until an update is released there is no obligation on the part of the dev team to inform us of progress, and for every update there will be new bugs and problems for us to report, after all that's our primary purpose, extended play testing.
I have worked on a number of projects for my company, and know the frustration that can develop when the customer is not satisfied with the progress, and can empathise with the feelings of any members of the dev team who have felt that they could not continue to work on this project due to their feeling unappreciated by the loudest complainers, perhaps some support would have helped persuade some that their work was not in vain, however it's a sad fact of human nature that we tend to remain silent until we have something to complain about.
I for one will be reporting any problems I find in game with as much useful information as possible, without any impatience or frustration, since I too am aware of the importance of clear, concise and constructive criticism.
this game is volunteer right? this game is for fun right? so if you like coding, you like designing a game. you like... i dunno you handle rp right? you like that. you dont let people, you can say people like me, you can say anyone who is a complete ass, stop you from doing what you like. because once your an adult, you pick and choose who you spend time with. when you become an adult you figure out that its about YOU. what you like, what you want.
and if you cant handle criticism or personal attacks, or even whining about what you like to do. then you need to run away to the jungle and not live with people. because the worlds tough. and if you let anyone, anything interfere with what you enjoy and what makes you happy then theres no point on living.
so to sum it up. if you stop doing what you like because of another group of people, your a crybaby and need to get a tissue to wipe them tears.
grow up.
And for your information Coneitic, it's not about YOU, it's about realising that there is more to life than your own juvenile self-gratification, I learned that about 20 years ago, go think on it, and when you can frame a cogent and coherent reply without constant self-reference, then by all means feel free to comment.
