Slitherine

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ORIGINAL: drillerman

It's all gone a bit quiet around here all of a sudden.

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ORIGINAL: Wade1000

The 34th would be alright. But if they need more time then they should not rush, but wait til the 6th week of next month, maybe on the 32nd.

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ORIGINAL: Mad Russian

Or do an active DAR. Add to it once each day or something.

Once I get DW up and running, I plan on doing a DAR, like I did for FoF with my UnCivil War DAR.

Good Hunting.

MR

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ORIGINAL: Wade1000

So, maybe you have liked the state of rushed games you might have played. So, you have maybe justified them because there would be many update fixes from a then very much larger pool of unwitting beta testing-like players that had then purchased the apparently unfinished games.

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ORIGINAL: ASHBERY76

I am now happy for the delay because bombarding has been added.Being able to bombard prawns was more important that pretty pictures in my book.

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ORIGINAL:  impact
but crying out the same message over and over again or referring to it in every other post one makes can become redundant quickly and might at some point start being considered "spamming" by some users.

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ORIGINAL: Wade1000

Bad point.

I have been posting my reoccuring message about opposition to rushing Distant Worlds only when I see that others are posting reoccuring messages advocating rushing Distant Worlds(like you maybe just did).
If you think that maybe I am spamming then it should apply that you also think that maybe those others are spamming messages that have already been duplicated by many others.

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ORIGINAL:  impact
but crying out the same message over and over again or referring to it in every other post one makes can become redundant quickly and might at some point start being considered "spamming" by some users.

Go cry more (QQ).
Don't tell other forum members what not to post. Just post your own.
Let the developers make any decisions they like while reeading our posts.

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ORIGINAL: Wade1000

Others being impatient and making many posts of rushing the game gets old also. Again, mostly, my posts about not rushing the game have been in response to those. My posts have been placed at relevant locations and threads.
If the moderators think there is an issue then they can contact me. I don't think there are any issues except when others try telling someone else what or how to post.

Good day.

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I am just expressing that the game should be released in good condition. That should be expected...well not if amongst fans of the practice of rushing the release beta quality games of many examples lately. If Distant Worlds IS in good condition then, yes, it will be good to have and enjoy.

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Rants are cool.

Refine the game for another couple months, please.
Yes...really. Incomplete, beta-stage, released strategy are so annoying, played out, and often don't succeed much.
Though, if Distant Worlds IS ready for release then that will be swell.

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ORIGINAL: Gargantou
Also, I have to ask, what does "a chip on your shoulder" mean?

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ORIGINAL: Jim D Burns

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ORIGINAL: Gargantou
Also, I have to ask, what does "a chip on your shoulder" mean?

I've always understood it to come from when someone is looking for a fight, and wants/dares you to knock the chip (small piece of wood) off his shoulder and see what happens.

Popular myth says it originated in England over a workers strike, something to do with workers no longer being allowed to carry wood chips home off the work site and the dispute that followed. When authorities tried to stop them they barged past them carrying the chips on their shoulders. Something they had always been allowed to do up till then.

Today it's known more to mean someone has a grudge or agenda and cannot be placated no matter what you may try.

Jim

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ORIGINAL: Sarissofoi

'A picture is worth a thousand words'

Then Wade1000 this is for you:

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ORIGINAL: impact

"We all just want it when the developers release it." - Yes, that much is true. And we are all looking forward to a great game that we will spend many hours having fun with. We all want the same thing, so please let us remember that and not start a senseless flamewar in what has been a friendly and helpful community so far.
All I would like to ask is for people to mind their manners. Posting the same opinion over and over again - be it that the game should be released as soon as possible or that the release should be delayed for whatever reason - is trying to push your own agenda. Of course we would all be happy with the game being released yesterday in a perfect, bug-free state with all the features we could ever dream of included. It's obviously just so that some people have a hard time waiting, because of the anticipation (which I completely understand, as I feel the same way) and others react to it, as they are worried that those people are being heard, the release will be pushed by the devs or the publishers even though the game won't be ready.
Both are valid opinions, but it is not necessary and becomes redundant even to the point where it starts to become annoying when it's being repeated over and over again and printed in bold letters (which is just as bad as writing in caps) in almost every forum threat.
This is nothing personal against anybody, as I am sure everyone involved only means well. Let us remember that we all have this strong interest and anticipation for DW in common and behave civilized, treat each other with respect and decency.
The reason why I felt the need to say something in the first place was not to attack anybody, but to simply state that their message was heard loud and clear and that I would very much appreciate it if they could dial back on advertising the same opinions.


Edit: Corrected a few typos...

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ORIGINAL: Leglaen

Wade, I've been lurking here for some time (and enjoyed reading up on DW).

You are correct that you can post what you like--this is a part of the freedom of the Internet.

However, you have agreed to certain restrictions on your freedom by signing up to Matrix's forums. They have the right to control what is posted here. Now, I certainly don't think you've posted anything that is obscene or akin to that; but you have created a flurry of posts which tend to focus on what you want in DW.

Again, that's not a problem--but by registering and posting here on Matrix you have entered into a regulated relationship.

At the very least, I don't think it is polite or proper behavior to continue on a one-track mindset of demand. True, you are the customer--but the natural dignity of human beings (at least) should make you pause and attempt to recognize the gravity of the situation.

For instance, you have constantly bugged for a longer period of beta-testing and not rushing DW. Ok, fine, great, tell Matrix that...once or twice, but in virtually every thread on here? I think Mr. Rutkins and Elliot can read. They understand your perspective.

By the way, that goes for those who want the game NOW...of course we want to play the game. Yet harping on the release date (though good for marketing and such) does at some point become irresponsible.

I certainly have little "pull" or influence here--I merely say these things as a human who likes for folks to respect one another. It can get tense in here the weeks before release. That's understandable. What is less understandable is the continual refrain for now now now or wait wait wait.

Lest anyone assume I am a 'fanboy' or whatnot for Matrix, let me say that I've had some unhappy experiences with them back in the day (due to computer troubles et al). I still intend to buy DW.

Feel free to push back...