MindStar9 said:
You are one of about 4 or 5 who have posted opposing opinions on these issues, so I wouldn't call that something you could use as a statistic. If you've read every post in the threads now running regarding these issues, then you must be smart enough to realize that the majority are on board with regard to there absolutely being issues, no?
I have not posted about this because I have respect for people on both sides of the argument, and the thread(s) don't appear to be that constructive, regardless of what I posted someone would be offended.
My view on the branding issue:
It was stupid for anyone to expect a planet produced by a studio to not have that studios influence on said planet. Anyone who thought otherwise was delusional.
I have no issue with the "NEVERDIE" brand being used in sections of plants that his studio creates, it seems a logical way for business to me not even considering his known ego. If i play a sports simulator produced by EA Sports, then I expect to see EA logos within the game (and I do) how is this any different?
My view on studio employees playing the game:
I personally saw improvements and details made to Rocktropia over the summer that never would have been possible if there weren't people from the studio playing WITH the people.
I as a fresh immigrant to Rocktropia was able to play on a regular basis with TO2D, EZ, Marius & Tenacity, they played with the people and helped them. It wasn't a hidden government throwing down mandates and taxes, they were real people that you could communicate with. Now as someone who has established my self there I am able to send them pms with recommendations and issues, let them know what is going on in the community so that they have a feel for it. I have no idea if anything I say effects anything, but I am always treated as though my opinions are valuable, and that is really what matters. It is something I never felt on Calypso, either from the developers or from the established player base. And it came about because they had studio employees playing the game.
I honestly feel that is why Rocktropia has as strong a community feel as it does.
No, I dont feel that they should be allowed an unfair advantage. Yes it would be nice for there to be transparency as to MAs rules as well as any additional rules that ND studios has for their employees.
Do I think that them getting discoveries was because of insider information? Absolutely not. Any idiot would know that there were going to be discoveries that day, and there were many. Heck, I got some blueprint discoveries as well as some gun discoveries on rocktropia, are you going to burn me for insider information? I knew there would be blueprints, I've logged in every vu for the past 3 months and clicked something in hopes that would be the one.
I would much rather ND employees play openly where I can see them than to have MA/FPCs secret favored ones amongst us that I cant see or know about.
I don't like the image Force and the Rockstars have portrayed. I despise his view and attitude towards women. I despise the way some of his soc treated people(including myself) at revival areas. I think that he is damaging for neverdies image and company. (I have no idea if its real or a show, but it bothers me)
In conclusion:
1. These threads have been flame bait and so I haven't posted, but don't say that I agree with the "community" just because I have remained silent.
2. I have no problem with NEVERDIE branding on his work. (after all they are his work)
3. I have no issue with the studio players playing. But agree it would be nice to have public guidelines that they follow regarding "insider information"
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