The lack of a preview is becoming obvious

[Deathseeker]

Seriously, its becoming an issue that we arent getting the weekly previews that we were expecting. There were several benefits...

1. It seriously helped us stay occupied in game. Several of us have rolled lowbies to prepare for new builds based on the new information. Otherwise, its the same old, same old. So just a few snippets of info each week has a tangible effect in-game.

2. It kept us getting a scheduled, steady diet of info that we could digest, thus quelling some of the typical pre-mod jitters that the forums seem to get.

3. It (hopefully) allowed you Devs to get some feedback from a player perspective. I dont suggest this should completely drive design, but at least you can get a feel for "whats hot (Wiz capstone), whats not (Cleric capstone)".

4. It resolves "build paralysis" in game. If you have a 14 ranger...do you splash those next 2 levels or not? Some of that decision depends on the ranger capstone. Hmmm...might be nice to see a preview in the next 6 weeks so I dont just park the toon.

5. It just makes your customers happy.

Its Friday...we' havent had one this week (a bug fix to Minos helm, though appreciated, does not count). Last week we had one that was told to us it was a bonus due to the lack of communication on the Monday maintenance (which was quite reasonable). Not much of a bonus if it replaced the regularly scheduled preview.

You guys do a great job, its a great game, wouldnt trade it for any other, dont envy trying to communicate with we players, etc, etc. But I really am struggling with why the lack of previews all of a sudden. If anything, Id think you should be previewing more than just one capstone/pre per week. Get us excited about the mod, show us some enhancements, feats, etc that are coming. Throw us a screen shot, anything...market the mod to your existing players!

[Damionic]

I second that well written notion.

Please give us a large one this time...like the wizard lvl 9 spells!!

and additional 1-8 lvl spells..its been a very long time comming!

[Samadhi]

My vote of the day is for monk PRE's - but beggars can't be choosers - SOMETHING!!!

[GunboatDiplomat]

People on the forums have been naughty and the devs feelings have been hurt so now we're being punished!

Seriously though, who knows whats going on with the Dark Council in charge of the Turbine Fortress of Doom. Some more info would be nice but a huge chunk of new content with mod 9, and coming out soon, is the most important thing imo. And the info released thus far has given us absolutely no idea if thats the case.

Still, I remain optimistic that mod 9 will be even better than mod 4!

[sephiroth1084]

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?!!!

[ChaelaAnne]

Please sir... ranger capstone?

[jockobalbeno]

TURBINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't give them squat untill your ready!

Then let them cry and moan and threaten to quit.

Most the time it is only a threat (they try to tell themselves that their going to quit).

And the one's that do quit, end up comming back anyways. Why?

Because it is the best **** MMO out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So let them whine, I myself can wait

[kingfisher]

how about the other barb pre? a lil insight on that would be realy cool

[sephiroth1084]

--stuff--

Pssh! Shush you!

MORE PREVIEWS!

I'd really like to see the Paladin capstone!

[Cyrion]

How about a Sorc preview!!! We will be good and make cookies for you!!

[frugal_gourmet]

I don't know what you guys are talking about.

They just previewed the newly redesigned Minos Legens yesterday.

[ArkoHighStar]

How about a Sorc preview!!! We will be good and make cookies for you!!

Sorc PrE's are not scheduled for mod 9.

[Samadhi]

Sorc PrE's are not scheduled for mod 9.

Interesting - do you know if the monk ones are or not?

[Fennario]

I don't know what you guys are talking about.

They just previewed the newly redesigned Minos Legens yesterday.

But we all knew that was coming.

I want to learn about something that we have no idea about. The sorcerer, paladin, bard, fighter, barbarian, or ranger capstone would be fine.

[Cold_Stele]

IIRC all that's left of the mod 9 capstones/PrE's are -

Ftr, Rgr, Barb, Pally, Sorc and Bard Capstones

Stalwart Defender PrE.

Devs you've made us all a very happy bunch releasing the others, I really, really hope we get another this week.

Ftr or Rgr capstone maybe?

[maddmatt70]

I am extremely curious for what the bard capstone will be. That would be my vote..

[Memnir]

We got a preview... the changes to Minos.
I think that in the minds of the Devs, that counts - and I dare them to call my reverse psychology bluff & prove me wrong!

[kingfisher]

IIRC all that's left of the mod 9 capstones/PrE's are -

Ftr, Rgr, Barb, Pally, Sorc and Bard Capstones

Stalwart Defender PrE.

Devs you've made us all a very happy bunch releasing the others, I really, really hope we get another this week.

Ftr or Rgr capstone maybe?

what about the other barb pre - the ravager? is it not slated for mod 9 as well?

[The_Ick]

Seriously, its becoming an issue that we arent getting the weekly previews that we were expecting. There were several benefits...

1. It seriously helped us stay occupied in game. Several of us have rolled lowbies to prepare for new builds based on the new information. Otherwise, its the same old, same old. So just a few snippets of info each week has a tangible effect in-game.

2. It kept us getting a scheduled, steady diet of info that we could digest, thus quelling some of the typical pre-mod jitters that the forums seem to get.

3. It (hopefully) allowed you Devs to get some feedback from a player perspective. I dont suggest this should completely drive design, but at least you can get a feel for "whats hot (Wiz capstone), whats not (Cleric capstone)".

4. It resolves "build paralysis" in game. If you have a 14 ranger...do you splash those next 2 levels or not? Some of that decision depends on the ranger capstone. Hmmm...might be nice to see a preview in the next 6 weeks so I dont just park the toon.

5. It just makes your customers happy.

Its Friday...we' havent had one this week (a bug fix to Minos helm, though appreciated, does not count). Last week we had one that was told to us it was a bonus due to the lack of communication on the Monday maintenance (which was quite reasonable). Not much of a bonus if it replaced the regularly scheduled preview.

You guys do a great job, its a great game, wouldnt trade it for any other, dont envy trying to communicate with we players, etc, etc. But I really am struggling with why the lack of previews all of a sudden. If anything, Id think you should be previewing more than just one capstone/pre per week. Get us excited about the mod, show us some enhancements, feats, etc that are coming. Throw us a screen shot, anything...market the mod to your existing players!

I have to tell you. I clicked on this thread expecting a nother "I pay $15 a month, so i demand information NOW " thread.

But it wasn't. Very will written and well thought out. Even the reply posts (save 1) have all been relatively upbeat.

Nice job... I definately think you deserve some info this week...

[Deathseeker]

I have to tell you. I clicked on this thread expecting a nother "I pay $15 a month, so i demand information NOW " thread.

But it wasn't. Very will written and well thought out. Even the reply posts (save 1) have all been relatively upbeat.

Nice job... I definately think you deserve some info this week...

Lets hope the devs decide to reward positive behavior. One great way to do that would be to respond to this thread with a preview, thus saying that they prefer constructive feedback vs whining.

If they don't reply, that must mean they really prefer to react to emotion and whining.

(Note the extremely subtle psychological ploy in the above to trick them into responding...must pull out all the stops)