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Hanne|SDS said:
Please keep discussions out of this thread; stick to the Q&A theme.

Notice that this thread will be closed in approx 7 hrs, so make sure you've asked what you want to ask by then!

And have a nice weekend all :)
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you are right . we should take advantage of this oportunity (asking questions and getting answers from the boss) , because next one will be when SEE will sell Calypso to another investor and we will find out about it , 6 month later. ;)
 
Captain Jack said:
They already did lower the cost to play by introducing puny mobs and rookie gear. Hit up your local TT and buy a rookie gun and then tell me EU is too expensive.
You can play for cheap. Problem is people want to play big cheap. You can do one or the other, not both.
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The problem with this is that for equivalant costs, other games beat EU into the ground when it comes to fun.

So my question is...

What will be done to make this game with it's huge expenses be more fun per dollar than other games OR... how will the fun level remain the same and the cost to play drop by a HUGE amount?

Also... What can you or any other PP do to get MA to move more quickly? Anything? Are you just forced to sit back and wait as long as MA makes you wait??

In many businesses there are mechanisms in place to ensure one entity or the other completes projects on time or there is some form of penalty. Do you have anything like that with MA? If not, why not?

Another thing...
We no longer have a way to communicate with MA. It seems that's the way the PP's and MA want it. Therefore our only way to get our feelings, wants, needs, complaints, praise, etc. to MA is through PP's. If we ask our PP a question that is about something MA controls isn't it now your job to get answers from MA? You should demand that MA answer your questions accurately, completely and in a very timely manner and those answers should be transmitted to your customers the same way.

Even if we could communicate directly with MA, they wouldn't have any reason to answer our questions because A: we are not MA's customers in their eyes (which is wrong) and B: we as individuals have no power.

SEE and any other PP that wants to thrive or even survive will need to cultivate a relationship with MA where they can get answers and where they can get things done. Will SEE be able to do these things? Will SEE have the balls to make things happen? Really MAKE things happen?? If not, then all we can hope for is a delayed failure. I don't want failure. I want Calypso to be the Planet I want to be on. Not because I started there, but because it's the best Planet.

Will SEE kick some butt to make Calypso what it can be and needs to be?


Edit: My personal preference would be less time spent on the missions that say go here go there, or the ones that say kill this many of that. Are there going to be other kinds of missions? If not, stop making more and focus on other content.
 
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With the new found reasourses Will SEE and MA start work on Expanding the opperating systems other than PC's such as MACs to further expand the userbase?
 
A question originating from Planet Michael FAQ:
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- Does this mean that planet teleportation costs will be removed? Or will new players get 40 ped+ balance on their PED card for teleportation fee?

- (Does this means old players will get access to gateway? Well I guess no)

Other questions, but they are more related to MA:
- Will there be performance tuning (like better cache management so items doesn't have to be re-rendered every time). I know I should buy a new computer, but with my luck ingame the choice is practically between keep on being active (=deposit) *or* buy a new computer.
- More options in graphic settings as promised, for instance x y window size (that was availible in vu 9) and option for texture streaming or not, and setting to limit FPS
- MA (MindArk) community manager, that can handle issues originating from MA (that can discuss balancing, loot policy, item drops, technical platform questions, and cross-planet issues like different items with same names
- The decision MA did, or did not make, about sweat coming from a bug (mined sweat)

- If not removed, will planet teleportation fee be changed to make it possible for us who don't want to either set up secondary avatars or permanently move to a planet, to be able to explore planets without it costing a huge fee (which even doesn't go into loot pool aka "cycled back into economy" or development/support).

- Missing functions ofc.

(I was fooled for 5 years about "all items still drop", until I realized sure they drop but were moved from normal mobs to ubermobs or event mobs, and I guess "all items still drop" doesn't apply anymore with "first generation" of wormhole/resurrection chip. This is a comment for MA, not SEE/FPC of course.)

Then there are things also others have asked about for instance:
- Landgrab? (I know I don't have a practical chance, but it would be fun to see people who like it try - and to have at least a theoretical chance - my soc is below top 50 skillwise.)
- Ingame "corporations" for big things like Medusa, to allow normal players (not having 100k's on card) to be able to also get on the other end of the feeding chain). And have it done safely (not having to trust someone you only know by the avatar name).

An FPC question:
Will planet calypso be "completed" - that is rest of amethera landmass set up? Would it be possible to set it up with just default settings? (ie oil/lyst in ground and possibly scattered exos as mobs). One thing that might be cool would be a huge landmass with more or less nothing in it, and then a very remote city that it takes some effort to reach. Effort as in, taking time to run/swim, using ME for teleportation or vehicles - not effort as in opening transaticion center to deposit for TP fee).
 
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aia said:
"all items still drop"
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All items drop no longer applies since SGA won't drop again, unless I'm wrong on that?!? Am I wrong on that Marco? What other items won't drop again?

Since this is using the estate's funds... uh, are any of the Jackson family allowed to have an avatar?...

I know this is FPC questions... but...

Elvis's daughter used to be married to MJ I think... So can Rocktropia have the Elvis Dragons removed from game since it's disrespectful to the dead/Disrespectful to the family of another planet partner...?
 
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My 10 questions:

1) Will loot lag, "Failed to move to interaction range", no MISS/Failed but ammo still used, CTDs, refiner bugs, and numerous other bugs ever actually be addressed/fixed?

2) When can we reasonably expect pre-VU10 systems to be returned to us?

3) Many people expect MJs name to bring tons of players to EU when planet MJ is launched. Will anything be done to address server stability before that point or will we have a repeat of the car-giveaway fiasco?

4) Does SEE plan to do anything to increase the "fun ratio" of this game? Or will it continue to be a click/grind fest?

5) Will mindforce chips/implants ever be able to be tiered, enhanced, or amped? Or will it always be the most uneconomical option, even with tt ammo?

6) Can SEE do anything about testing VUs before release or is this strictly MAs domain?

7) How does SEE plan to address the current (very) bad word-of-mouth that this game has - just look at any review of EU on any credible gaming site. Or do you believe that "no press is bad press"?

8) The current SOP seems to be: Over-hype a new system (planet, whatever), Miss deadline for new system by at least 6 months, release a half-assed, bug-ridden, untested implementation of new system, give lip service to fixing system, move on to next system while old system crashes and burns. Rinse. Repeat. Can SEE give us any assurances that this cycle will not continue? (Note: Planet MJ looks to be well on this track)

9) The big successes of post-CE2 EU in my mind are: Vehicles, Mindforce, and the new mission system (somewhat). The calypso gateway and rookie gear are also steps in the right direction. Can you discuss what made these so successful and what you learned from them that you can apply to the future? Conversely, can you discuss some of the big failures and what you learned? (My list: VU with no radar, Mayhem bugged, Harbinger event/Medusa sale).

10) Can I have some of whatever you were smoking when you decided a MJ planet was a good idea? :D
 
mastermesh said:
All items drop no longer applies since SGA won't drop again, unless I'm wrong on that?!? Am I wrong on that Marco? What other items won't drop again?
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(I guess the exceptions by definition is clothing, though some dropped during SGA, PREGOLD/ancient items, and unique/event prizes. Dunno if it actually can drop - if Legend Battle Axe for instance would drop if it was TTd and not claimed back within the grace period.)
 
Hanne|SDS said:
Please keep discussions out of this thread; stick to the Q&A theme.

Notice that this thread will be closed in approx 7 hrs, so make sure you've asked what you want to ask by then!

And have a nice weekend all :)
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Hi Hanne

I was just wonder if you had a guesstimate on when these questions will be answered?

Thanks
Misao
 
Will you please,please, PLEASE substitute the present "most dmg gets the kill" rule for mission mobs with something sensible? If items are alotted according to "chance is proportional to dmg made" why not use that already implemented algorithm for kills?
Eomon teams will be virtually not existent with the new rules. I know I will never be able to finish the 1k eomon mission with present kill rules.
 
Any plans to bring back some landmarks and stuff that is important to the grumpy old men.. not that I am one, or more than half, but it will be just a minor effort from development team to pay some attention to some detail that, as insignificant as it may seem, is important keeping Calypso rich in content and faithful to its tradition ?

Also, we are tired!! When we can finally sit, or lie down? Would think the mighty CE2 could accomplish this. And how long we look like, as I think MS9 said it, catathonic barbies? I'd like to strech my mouth a bit!

Thanks, that is all :)
 
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I have another question here:

1. Why am I here?
2. What will SEE do differently to make me wanna stay on Planet Calypso?
3. What are the 3 major challenges that undermine full utilization of the idea behind Planet Calypso?
4. Does SES have any questions for participants?


Some
 
can we get alcohol tester as additional security add to GC procedure ?
 
Q1. Are we gonna see a proper aiming system in the game? It is ridiculous when you aim ''air'' to inflict 100 points damage and when you aim ''head'' to have a miss shot. Can the aiming system based on real life skill and not on MA's casino way?

Q2. With the new planets are you planning for an expansion of players? Cause seems like a division to me...

Q3. Are the players in Calypso contribute for the loot in Rocktropia and Next Island? Or the loot is coming from those who play there?

Q4. When are we gonna see an ''on-line players'' counter in the game?

Q5. Why don't you use Paypal or something similar for on-line transactions? You get my money in 2 seconds when I deposit, so I demand to get my money in 2 seconds when I withdraw as well.

Q6. Are the rules for all the players? Are we all equal under the EULA?

Q7. Can someone use the MA or Entropia Universe logo or any other MA/EU icons or names for game/personal promotion without asking MA? What are the consequences if someone fail to comply?

Q8. Are you gonna keep your megalomaniac attitude after the lesson you got with Medusa?

Q9. How far are the MA offices from the FPC ones?
IF I am right the location of Mindark PE AB is @Järntorget 8, Göteborg, Sweden
AND
the location for First Planet Company AB is @Järntorget 8, Göteborg, Sweden
So how difficult is for someone from FPC to lift his ass(Hanne maybe) and walk 5 meters to ask someone from MA who works next door about things that he doesnt know?

Q10. What happens when some planets go bankrupt? You gonna let them fail or help them?

Q11. When are you gonna make available to unistall planets that we will never gonna use?

Q12. What is happening with those LA's belonging to those banned avatars?

Q13. Any chance to make an application for smartphones that someone can use the game's auction ONLY?

Sil$
 
Torschen said:
Any plans to bring back some landmarks and stuff that is important to the grumpy old men.. not that I am one, or more than half, but it will be just a minor effort from development team to pay some attention to some detail that, as insignificant as it may seem, is important keeping Calypso rich in content and faithful to its tradition ?
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Ah yes, Hanne commented before that you were gonna look through all Landmarks and deciding whether to place them back ingame or not...

Has anything happened there? :)

Couldn't you just put up all the landmarks in a list and get people to vote for if they want them back? :yay:

I think, actually, this is one of THE most important things on Calypso as it gives a more unique feel
 
simple just tell when the missing stuff is comming back ? like pets
 
1 more question from me,

Under SEE VW regarding marketing/advertising does SDS plan attending any of the conventions/exhibitions/tech or trade shows in the near future? i.e. CES (even though that passed already) / E3 / and many others.
 
Im letting this thread run approx 1 hour more from now on, so get your last questions in before closing time. Thanks!
 
In case of legal conflict will SEE go by Swedish law or American?
Is SEE a Swedish company? Self governed?

Bit confused about it being american or swedish or disneyland.
 
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Sircus said:
In case of legal conflict will SEE go by Swedish law or American?
Is SEE a Swedish company? Self governed?

Bit confused about it being american or swedish.
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If american, how will you protect us the users from lawsuits that would likely happen there, as that would probably be noticeable in one way or another for us? (I heard that's the national sport...)

I had another question earlier too that I have to remember soon enough to post...
 
My only question is : Would it please be possible to make this game affordable to play again? Please! pretty please, pretty please with brass knobs on?
 
1 more hour...ok wth...I'm looking into my Scotch bottle and it says:

Will we ever get any statement, even so much as, you cannot comment, on the locked players? Ever?

If it's gonna be another few years and you can't/won't comment, any chance you could drop some of those dna's on another LA??

Is Marco left or right handed? If left handed does he have a left handed can opener?

What's the weather like in Sweden?

Oh and what's the eta, on beacons, taming etc, etc....:laugh:
 
added these to my earlier post:

11) Who is ultimately in charge now? Martin Biallas aka SEE or Marco aka "old FPC"?
12) Will this forum now be for all planets mainted by SDS? or just Calypso and other SEE planets get separate forums?
13) Will all the $6 million gained from the sale of FPC be used for marketing? if not where would remaining monies be used?
14) Is it wise to spend millions marketing Calypso only to see majority of new players leave as well as old due to customer dissatisfaction?
15) How do you plan on addressing customer dissatisfaction e.g. perceived bad loot by many players? perceived high cost to play game? and most importantly lack of communication with players...
16) Are there any plans to improve communication between SDS and calypso players?
17) What is the average cost to play this game now? (we had a figure for this many years ago - many players think it's changed)
 
MJ planet???

Sack youre pr staff...
I asume its a pr stunt, right?

Let's do the moonwalk all the way to the bank.
 
What did SEE actually get for 6 million $?

FPC is to ambigous answer. I guess the forum was included. What about copyrights for all creatures and stuff like that.

Did MA keep anything from you? Rephrase What wasnt included in the sale?
 
Is removing/adding event content always going take weeks/months to change?
Such as:

-Christmas trees
-snow
-harbringers
-other event content


And will the migration of Eomon be an actual migration or will they teleport from one location to the next every few hours?

Is it Currently possible for things to happen in real time on the servers? Or must patch be applied?
 
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How much staff does FPC have and how many more will you hire?
How much staff will be used for the developtment of FPC/MJ/Monsters?
How you feel you have done since the seperation of MA/FPC?
Are you happy with the current state of Calypso?
How do you feel about the current progress of the game?
Do you think The Harbinger event was succesfull and an example for future events?
What do you think are the 3 biggest causes that keeps Planet Calypso from being a succesfull and booming game?
Wich market is the MJ planet aimed at, serious gamers (1) or people that never played a game before (2)?
If (1), good luck ;p
If (2), why you think they will start playing games now, and what will keep them ingame?
 
Alright, good people of Calypso -time's up and this thread is going to be closed.

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your questions, we appreciate it. :)

We will go through them at the office with the SDS/SEE staff and when ready compile a new information-thread with the answers here on the forum. Estimate ca. 2 weeks for the answer thread to be published. I'll make sure that when it's done and ready it'll be put on the frontpage as well.
 
Just a little update on the ETA; The Q&A should arrive on Wednesday!
 
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