"Qeltar;54012" wrote:
"Azraelrulez;53769" wrote:
In the harsh world that we live in, it really is not OK not to spend money on something ppl have worked very hard on.
But this is a two-way street. I've spent a significant amount of money on this game, not as much as some but more than others, and far more than a fully-developed PC or console game would cost. I have also spent many hours helping the community: reporting bugs, answering questions, writing guides.
I haven't asked much in return. Communication, regular updates, bug fixes, and enough content so that if I have a couple of hours to spend, I can play and have fun.
Communication has mostly been pretty good. Regular updates? Two in two months, below average for a mobile game with this much revenue. Bug fixes? There are long-standing bugs that have been in there for three months and still aren't fixed. Content? Only one mode that is really any fun and they ruined it. There's really not much of any fun to do in the game any more.
At what point does it become not what I can do for them but what they can do for me?
"Azraelrulez;53769" wrote:
Sentiments like these have sprouted the atrocious rates charged for IAP business models where the privileged and dedicated few are charged for the multitude of "free" players.
The IAP business model exists because it exploits the impatience and tendency to gamble of a small number of people in order to make outrageous amounts of money. Not because of any generosity towards "free players". I'd far prefer a monthly subscription, but they don't offer one, not because they are being nice, but because they'd make less money.
Lol, IAP started because the traditional way of making money in games by selling them was wrecked by piracy. It got more polished to the state it is now but that's how it started, as publishers were forced to look for a better way to monetize their games.
And, yes, no generosity or intent is there but that's what it is. High spenders make it possible for us to play for free.
On the making more money part, how many of you guys who like free stuff will say no to that?
And on the first para of your post, I have nowhere implied anything that relates to your contributions to the community, your spending on the game or your expectations from game publishers :confused:! What was all that about? I'm also in the same league as you, spend moderate amounts and try to contribute to the community. Agreed, you have much more to offer but we are very similar. My statement meant exactly what it said. Expectations of free stuff as an entitlement is not right.
BTW, a thought just came to me. Ppl like you and me are the ones really getting beeped by the game devs. F2P guys get thrashed on by the P2W, that being the 2 way street you mentioned. Both are important to game devs. Where are we? Can't compete with the P2W cos as soon as we reach them, they jump far ahead (lvl 70 without any other significant content, just so they can start beating on us). But how about sweetening the deal for us, OK, here's some packs you can buy and don't forget to renew your crystal subs :smile:
Capital Games Team
