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Post by Cory Trese on Sept 2, 2015 11:39:07 GMT -5
Would you play this kind of game? Do you already play?
Would you play a free version? What if it had a monthly subscription cost of $3?
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Post by ntsheep on Sept 2, 2015 11:47:40 GMT -5
I've never played a game like this before so I'm not sure. There's a lot of unknowns for me. When does a turn start\end in the day. What happens if I can't make it for a turn decision. I've never liked the idea of a monthly subscription to games. That right there is why I don't play with some of my friends. Even if it was free, or ad supported, still not sure.
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Post by Cory Trese on Sept 2, 2015 11:57:17 GMT -5
I guess I should have included "Maybe" as an option instead of "I Hate You"  |
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Post by ntsheep on Sept 2, 2015 12:00:02 GMT -5
I guess I should have included "Maybe" as an option instead of "I Hate You" I was thinking about pointing that out and selecting "I Hate You" because you didn't have a "Maybe"  |
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Post by En1gma on Sept 2, 2015 12:07:38 GMT -5
Need some details. What style of game? Would there be a single time pay option instead of a monthly? I would likely play a game like this, but I would be ready for some serious backlash (not from me) if it feels too much like a pay to play game, as your fan base has likely stayed around as long as they have BECAUSE you never went down that road...
My vote is a tentative yes on this one...
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Post by Cory Trese on Sept 2, 2015 12:51:08 GMT -5
It would be pay to play, not pay to win.
If we cannot afford to pay for servers, then we cannot host multiplayer games.
It's either we collect and sell your personal data, or we ask players to pay.
We'd have a free realm and a pay realm, and the map and features in paid would be larger.
Paying players would also be allowed to create their own private games.
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Post by beuns on Sept 2, 2015 13:27:07 GMT -5
Quick question : will the game be set in the ST universe or a brand new one (or another of your existing ones) ?
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Post by fallen on Sept 2, 2015 13:39:41 GMT -5
Quick question : will the game be set in the ST universe or a brand new one (or another of your existing ones) ? Unknown. Poll is really about if this kind of turn-based daily commitment multiplayer interests you  |
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Post by hissrad on Sept 2, 2015 13:47:57 GMT -5
I'm game, though I've never played a game like this....
I've yet to find a game you guys made that I wouldn't play. So yes!
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Post by En1gma on Sept 2, 2015 13:47:44 GMT -5
In this case, I would certainly pay to play this type of game, so long as my information stays with you and is not sold. People have been asking for multi-player games for as long as I've been on the forum, so I think this would be a welcome addition to your collection of games.
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Post by contributor on Sept 2, 2015 13:59:03 GMT -5
Do you guys have any examples of what you're talking about? I can't quite get me head around it. I would need to know more before deciding. I would also be afraid of committing to playing a turn-a-day. What if I can't make it, do I leave all the other players waiting?
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Post by beuns on Sept 2, 2015 14:03:27 GMT -5
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Post by fallen on Sept 2, 2015 14:36:39 GMT -5
Do you guys have any examples of what you're talking about? I can't quite get me head around it. I would need to know more before deciding. I would also be afraid of committing to playing a turn-a-day. What if I can't make it, do I leave all the other players waiting? No, the turn would roll without you and the AI would take over for the day and do your orders. It would be a strategy game. |
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Post by Cory Trese on Sept 2, 2015 15:07:43 GMT -5
Lets say for example, we created a game based on ST 4X where everyone controlled one faction in very large map.
You would give orders to your units and colonies once per day. If the server didn't receive your turn, it would do something fairly smart on your behalf (defend itself, spend your CP on projects, etc.)
What if paying players could create games with different turn rates? Like create a every 2 days, or once a week game?
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Post by poryg on Sept 2, 2015 15:14:35 GMT -5
Lets say for example, we created a game based on ST 4X where everyone controlled one faction in very large map. You would give orders to your units and colonies once per day. If the server didn't receive your turn, it would do something fairly smart on your behalf (defend itself, spend your CP on projects, etc.) What if paying players could create games with different turn rates? Like create a every 2 days, or once a week game? Once in a week? That game would last an eternity! Considering that even after 100 turns pretty much nothing is going on,... (100 turns would be 700 days, which is almost 2 years) |
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