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Any new game release, regardless of source, will have those that will bless it as well as those that will vilify it. It's part of the human equation and is unavoidable.
When you stop to think about it, it comes down to math. If you can please more than half the people, you've done an acceptable job. The only problem is you never really know if you've done that since you dont know what the total number of people are.
The next best thing is to look at sales. If OOTP 2007 sales are greater than V2006, then you've done "better", and that is probably what will, in the end, tell SI if they've been successful.
I know there's no use trying to smooth the waves Ahead of time, but I will say it is important we all keep our criticisms "level headed" when the time comes. Those that actually DO that will be listened to. Those that "go off" just for the sake of making a point or just listening to themselves, will usually be vilified themselves, and spend more time arguing with those that feel compelled to defend OOTP than getting to the root of the problem(s) (Not to mention getting their posts deleted firing them up even more).
I was one that was disappointed in 2006, although I never got on and "ranted" other than to point out my disappointments. As a result, I think a number of my concerns were either answered in the patch or will be in V2007.
I'm not really sure why I'm rambling here beyond wanting to remind everyone to "keep cool" when you find those things that aren't the way you wanted them. Remember how much you like the game, and why you want those things to be right. Take a deep breath when the time comes and re-read what you post to see if it sounds like a constructive criticism - or a raging banshee. ;-)
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