Since Neal is posting some insightful reading, I will consolidate it to one quote from that
SimHQ article...
- " In essence, we drive away folks that might get into these games. We demand that all games not only approximate reality, but we insult and impugn anyone who doesn’t fly it that way. If a game comes out that doesn't conform to our view of reality or isn't totally ‘accurate’, we slam it to the point that people don't want to buy the thing."
That last sentence is what I want to draw attention to. That is the power that I was speaking of before, and you guys can wield it to great effect if you choose to.
In the coming weeks I ask that you help us with these new buyers who we will be marketing to. If they enjoy their stay, perhaps they will buy DW because of Subsim's influence on them! With some luck, we may grow this forum significantly and that will benefit everyone, will it not? More people to sink in MP, so to speak...
Of course everyone is entitled to voice their opinion, I just ask that you do it reponsibly and keep in mind the tremendous power that you wield. You are certainly more than welcome to ignore my request as well, that is what makes Internet forums what they are (the freedom to voice your opinion).
Xabba, your question was well intentioned and what I did was my very best to secure a retail deal so that we could fund DW additionally and to eventually make it the game everyone in this forum wants it to be.
Hopefully that will answers Xabba question, and we can put this to bed.