Quote Originally Posted by Teleklos Archelaou
Calm down guys. The "iron curtain" won't be lifting fully till the open beta comes out, and although we've had internal discussions about the benefits from keeping some things quiet, the main reason for it is to make the experience more enjoyable and more "fresh" for the players, in my opinion. It's a good question, but we're almost all entirely satisfied with the decision on the whole, and we sincerely hope that when it does come out that the players will enjoy it a lot more given the significant other changes we haven't talked about. Having said that, the next preview will be a little different I think, and may give you a better understanding of some aspects that we've been quiet about up until now. Just hang on a bit more.
Τήλεκλε i understand your policy (even if i dont agree) and i know you have the best intentions. But this kind of strategy can work its best only when there is perfect coordination and strict deadlines. For example the previews have to be on time every week in order to give alittle things to public in return for its interest. Now dont throw anything at me . I know that there cannot be such thing as strict deadlines in a volunteer project where anything is done in free (if there is) time. And trust me i know about creative procedure more than many. I face everyday clients that think i take stuff out of my pocket. But you choose to adapt a company tactic for a comunity product. Maybe you should change the way you present EB.
Maybe this per faction preview doesnt work really since i guess different people do different units and its hard to coordinate them. Maybe you should present everything that its ready every week. I know its more messy but its something. I know its gonna be great but if you care about having people onboard you ve got to give something. Swedish Conqueror's idea was not bad at all. This way people will be teased even more watching a per cent progress