AfterWorld Survival Forum

I think you people should read my posts and and try not to make them out as something else, I have clearly reiterated the context of my statements, to suggest I am doing anything other than examining statements means you do mot understand the comments.
I run a business, and I have previously been a government tax assessor, I have some understanding of due diligence and also books.
I shouldn't have to say that though, because I was commenting on statements made in the past by players, and also by Anti, and Jarod and when reading objectively you don't always jump straight to the fuzzy nice side, and one that does that would never get a job as an assessor.
Now, lets not be melodramatic.
Thanks
Zen

Hi Anti, if you were there for the last 7 or so years and saw the money come in and go out, then I will take your word for it.
If you weren't there, then none of us really know.
Whether someone sells a bus, or works for free in the future sheds no light on where money has been previously spent.
As I mentioned, personally I don't care what happened with any monies, its not my business, all I care about is that history is based on facts, not what we would like written.
 
Zen

By the commitment made I don't think Anti is going anywhere.
Why don't we all sit back and be patient and relaxed with a new structure in place, and see what pans out.
The agenda is created, lets give it time to unfold.
 
Zen

Good effort Dale!
 
Zen

Hi Windslow,
                      I commend your post , it has a very good attitude.
I will say that a lot of what you have written is known to many players, the hardship and challenges that the Devs have had.
The problem , for at least some, is how the Devs have treated us, not how we have treated them.
A lot of the time they have treated us with contempt, the simple fact they cant communicate shows a lack of respect.
But there have been many other things in the past where the Devs attitude has been lacking.
 
We have supported the Devs through a great deal over a long period of time, and for many of us with substantial amounts of money.
You get treated poorly for long enough and love dies mate, and this also translates through to relationships like game developer and game player/supporter.
 
The Devs want to show us they appreciate us and respect us, then they must start to show it, simple.
 
Zen

4 slots is fine, 32gb is all you would ever need , Max, for the life of this PC.
2x8 with 2 free.

Your second design will be much better than your first one.
Your Mobo is very good, don't forget you don't need dual Video slots, and I can tell you now having the backup of onboard graphics is good, even if you only use them a few times, or even once, they don't cost any extra.
Sometimes you can get a very similar board maybe a bit better or with something extra when you forego something, like dual video.Keep your eyes open.
I haven't put a sound card in any PC I have built in the last 5+ years because the inbuilt sound now is great, no difference to sound card generally. The board you're looking at has integrated sound that will be fine.
RAM, get 2 sticks rather than 4, otherwise you restrict upgrade in the future. And two in dual channel is fine.
There are only so many USB 3.0 ports you will utisise, they are generally only beneficial for high data load transfer, meaning you generally only use for USB memory stick or external harddrive, generally.
You will have at least 2 USB 3.0 ports in the back I/O area and at least 2 at the front (assuming your case and mobo are not freakishly underdesigned, which they wont be).
So I doubt you will need the extra card.
SSD, 120gb is cheaper yes, but I guarantee you that oneday in the not distant future you will think the 256 would be better, especially as far as futureproofing goes.People used to put 60gbs in originally, and they simply weren't practical for most heavy PC users, 120gb is ok, but you will be making space a few times a year, especially if you like trying new games .SSDs I tend to stick with the top 4 manufacturers.
Monitor, where possible I like to get 2ms.
Your power board looks not suitable, I didn't read its specs but you want surge protection for under and over supply.
There is a bit of art in building PCs, and in the end its what makes you happy, and there is great satisfaction in building your own
Anyway, I must go, I have to create 3 new pieces of art before Saturday.
 
Zen

3. You allways have a choise to go or not to go into max-lootable PVP. If you dont want to risk, you can unite with someone or just pay to someone who is ready to risk. Of course, this aspect of the game must be carefully balanced. But all most valuable things will be in dangerus zones.In EU you risk with your money even in safe areas, in AW - only in PVP zones.
 
Which means that if you are not a PvP oriented person you will not be able to gain the most valuable things.
Which means this is not really going to be a game for all, or a game for solo players, is is going to be a game for the PvP fanatic.
I think you will find that there is a large proportion of current players at least that aren't PvP fanatics, and many people also like to play solo.
You only have to read the posts made by people here on the forum to see many have little interest in fighting.
I don't know why you cant meet peoples desires for PvP in a manner that doesn't create an elitist situation.
Have a zone where there is something special to achieve, but to stop people being able to craft or mine because they don't have the desire to be a full time soldier seems short sighted.
You say you don't want the aspects of EU, but you are talking of creating the Oil well effect of EU.
The rich getting richer. Do you think lesser players could get to the oil well at EU?
 
DLs fixation with this particular style of PvP doesn't cater for all potential players, and seems to be a type of clone of EU.
I think you need to think outside the box and come up with a plan that incorporates a PvP system that is challenging and rewarding, yet doesn't separate and isolate, and doesn't make the rich get richer.
Evangelist, I do hope you are aware that over the years several players have bought their way to elite level, and these people would dominate these resources available only via PvP.
I have no problem with people buying their skills and armors  etc, no problem at all. I have a problem with game design that allows them to fully dominate PvP areas, or even large Societies to dominate PvP areas and their rare resources.
 
I don't think you guys are thinking this out fully.
To make a successful game you don't necessarily make it exactly as YOU want it, you make it how the MASSES will want it, and you cater for all, not just one section of people.
 
This is my opinion anyway, and I know your ideas on PvP don't appeal to myself, and I also know there are others that feel the same way.
I like some PvP games, but the mechanics of AW and the style of PvP in AW and even the weapon function I find inefficient and tedious.For example in SWToR I was a full time PvPer and was one of the best on my server, but they had different PvP style, it was fun, and the mechanics of attacking were more interesting and far less of just bashing a keyboard and jumping left and right and left and right etc etc.
In SWToR you could fight in the field if you met, but the real fighting took place in arena situations where you built prestige and rank, and fought other people of your skill level. So there was no real bully aspect, because the better players were fighting the better players, not going around beating up the weak.
Unreal Tournament was brilliant, but didn't give a value reward.
 
The difference between Unreal, SWToR and EU and Survival is that EU and Survival separate groups with the haves and have nots, apart from the fact EU and Survival both have boring fight mechanics.
 
I appreciate these are just my thoughts and opinions, but I would suggest that my opinion is at least similar to some others that do and would play AW.
 
Anyway I am unsure anything we put to you guys is actually even considered, so it is quite possibly a waste of time even suggesting alternatives or making ideas.
 
Zen