Apparently sandbox mode would be too expensive and they aren't sure how much it would be used so aren't willing to do it. No surveys done on that so how can you make a 'data driven' decision there.But geotb apparently they have feedback that cutting it to 24 hours a phase isn't what the community wants?Did I miss the big CG survey you put out? That whole QnA seriously felt like you were trolling me.

That's been their sandbox excuse for a very long time, even though there have been many logical suggestions to make it work. Seems to me like it could be doable, but obviously they know more about the game than I do, so maybe I'm missing something.But this is why I don't read QnAs anymore.

"CCyrilS;c-2096744" wrote:That's been their sandbox excuse for a very long time, even though there have been many logical suggestions to make it work. Seems to me like it could be doable, but obviously they know more about the game than I do, so maybe I'm missing something.But this is why I don't read QnAs anymore.I still get excited for every Q&A and then end up disappointed. Hope is what makes me happy!

"Monel;c-2096746" wrote:"CCyrilS;c-2096744" wrote:That's been their sandbox excuse for a very long time, even though there have been many logical suggestions to make it work. Seems to me like it could be doable, but obviously they know more about the game than I do, so maybe I'm missing something.But this is why I don't read QnAs anymore.I still get excited for every Q&A and then end up disappointed. Hope is what makes me happy! Hope in one hand.... just make sure to wash both these days.

"Its_not_a_moon;c-2096750" wrote:They can't sell us packs if they give us Sandbox mode, so no it's not happening, even if you show proof of 80% of player base wants it, they will still say only fraction of player base wants itWell, they'd be right. 80% is a fraction.

Actually, it’s a percentage....

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CCyrilS
5 years ago
That's been their sandbox excuse for a very long time, even though there have been many logical suggestions to make it work. Seems to me like it could be doable, but obviously they know more about the game than I do, so maybe I'm missing something.

But this is why I don't read QnAs anymore.
tward930
New Spectator
5 years ago
"CCyrilS;c-2096744" wrote:
That's been their sandbox excuse for a very long time, even though there have been many logical suggestions to make it work. Seems to me like it could be doable, but obviously they know more about the game than I do, so maybe I'm missing something.

But this is why I don't read QnAs anymore.

I still get excited for every Q&A and then end up disappointed. Hope is what makes me happy!
CCyrilS
5 years ago
"Monel;c-2096746" wrote:
"CCyrilS;c-2096744" wrote:
That's been their sandbox excuse for a very long time, even though there have been many logical suggestions to make it work. Seems to me like it could be doable, but obviously they know more about the game than I do, so maybe I'm missing something.

But this is why I don't read QnAs anymore.

I still get excited for every Q&A and then end up disappointed. Hope is what makes me happy!

Hope in one hand.... just make sure to wash both these days.
tward930
New Spectator
5 years ago
"Its_not_a_moon;c-2096750" wrote:
They can't sell us packs if they give us Sandbox mode, so no it's not happening, even if you show proof of 80% of player base wants it, they will still say only fraction of player base wants it

Well, they'd be right. 80% is a fraction.
Alfa_Landwalker
5 years ago
Q: Many players didn't find the duel between Rey and Kylo very compelling. Do you have plans to use this mechanic again? Are there any changes planned to make it more interesting to play?
A: CG_Miller - The feedback on this feature has been fantastic and we are reading all of it.

Feedback was fantastic???
Seems like a big lie to me...
ltswb1
5 years ago
Actually, it’s a percentage....
mickyluv_442
5 years ago
Yeah, I just can't imagine the expense and time it would take to allow a player to set 5 of their characters on defence, and choose another 5 of their characters to attack that defence. You know, test out some teams.

Billions most likely.
Nefarious_Jeff
5 years ago
Revert GW to how it used to be in the 'old days'...

That could surely be done very easily?

Leave the sim in there, incase you get stuck :)

That's surely a very cheap, first step on the road.
BetterCallMaul1
5 years ago
They’ve made a billion dollars and can’t figure out how to let me set a team and fight it.
NyKynoe
5 years ago
They have explained where they are coming from with the "data", and they have other places where they monitor and talk with players.

agree or dont, they have some information about the situation. There are also other points that can be made:
- if a player has something going on IRL, anything not rewards based would probably be the first thing they dont play.
- not everyone will use it. plain and simple, a mode like this will without a doubt have the lowest % of interaction compared to modes that give rewards.
- unfortunately there is no "simple compromise", once it is in game people are going to ask for upgrades and QOL, its a game feature and it would need attention as time moves on. in for a penny in for a pound.

I think the last reason there is one of the main reasons we have been dragged on for a while with a maybe, and now its more of a hard no. At one point it was considered, but now the long term investment of resources is just not something they want to considering investing in, because it would start to limit their ability to put out content.

Think about it, since the JG has been introduced, how many times have you redone events just for something to play?

from a business sense (not $$) it makes sense, its a large (and continuing) investment for a lower/unknown gain.