Change. That is what we all experience in life. It is not always easy and coping with change is always one of the greatest challenges that life offers. How we each deal with change has to do with our attitudes and our character. So how do we cope and deal with change, so that we can meet our expectations without feeling like we have sacrificed too much? You have to more forward, and get that lead weight of negativity off your conscious. You also have to realize that War Gaming and you are partners not adversaries. You both want the same things, a fun, playable game that has enough detail and structure. How can we as a community come together and bridge the gaps of misunderstanding?
If they make everything fair and balanced, people will start to complain about that, by saying there is no challenge or creativity, that maps are boring and very predictable. If you create imbalance and challenges, then people will complain that it is either too difficult or it requires more thought than they are willing to commit. Not everyone is in the same camp, with the same expectations. Some people want more detail and more of a flight simulator game, others want more of the shoot 'em up arcade game, some want the nostalgia of WW2 and early jet warfare, others just want mindless dogfights. No matter what this game mutates into, there will be groups that won't be happy. If you try to find the middle ground between all groups, you might have a more popular version but an incomplete one in the minds of most players.
I read a lot of criticism of War Gaming and the developers, and yes there are issues that seem perfectly valid in my opinion to object to. I see little ideas and solutions put forth on just how a version of this game is supposed to please the vast majority and bring back people. Everyone has their own input and they assume that it will generally please most people, and some obvious changes will, I'm not saying that won't happen. There is not much of an excuse to not understand what the majority of players want in this game that cover the major issues. That said, decisions have to be made and the game has to go in some sort of direction. If they tried to please many in these forums, it would be a truly thankless task.
Being an armchair general is always a great deal easier than participating and having to deal with challenges. Many critics have opted out of playing the game to become these armchair generals, for whatever their reasons, they have excluded themselves from the process. They no longer have the experience or the perspective to make accurate opinions and function mostly on the input from others, and theory. Does the current version of the game have it's issues and flaws, yes it does, is it playable and enjoyable, sure, if you have the attitude for it. Attitude counts a great deal in any situation and there is a connection between people who fail and cannot overcome challenges and negative attitudes.
People need to stop the whining and doomsday attitudes and either leave if they don't ever intend on playing again, or challenge themselves to step up and try the game, or give it a second look. The game is a work in progress, and I think the momentum is starting to flow in a positive direction for feedback and needed changes. People need to let go of the past and move forward and be a little more open minded with their expectations.
Attacking the people in the community, the moderators, or the developers is simply counter productive. If you truly care about this game and want it to be close to your expectations then you have to be constructive and assist with a positive outlook and meaningful feedback. It is obvious that attempts are being made to listen and by now they are well aware of your disappointment and personal pain. It is time to move forward, but to do that you have to re-invest in the process and learn to trust again, which is just faith. I could make a grand argument that negative attitudes actually have the greatest level of faith, but I'll save that for another day.
I'm willing to give this game and that on going process of improvements a chance. If your not willing to do so, at least put away the negative attitude and take a "wait and see" approach without all the negative attacks. We are all real people, most of us care and want this game to be better and meet expectations. There should be many opportunities to find "common ground" between different opinions and attitudes, if people just try. Who here is willing to let go of their baggage and move forward?
Prenzlau
Edited by Prenzlau, 31 July 2018 - 04:26 PM.