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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees
If it comes down to this, I'd rather spend the additional $10 or $20 and have SI do it officially.
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So would I. But SI isn't going to do that right now and they still market this game toward the fictional and historical players.
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Think of it: What is the incentive for anybody to do anything here without being paid if this is to be the approach? The great community spirit was one of the reasons that I became active here, in order to thank the people who had done such wonderful work for me to enjoy. Right now, this sense of community is the only thing bringing me back here.
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I agree. I don't want to destroy this spirit of generosity either. If my offer is seen as doing that, I will remove it and we can keep things as they are.
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My conviction was shaken, however, by the ugly nonsense that was going on over that promised roster set. It was obvious that the guy really had nothing to offer, but people were outraged not by the lack of a roster set but by being yanked around for months and taken for fools. I could not blame them, but the roster set was not the main issue, I firmly believe.
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While you are right, being yanked around being the main issue, a roster set is SUCH a big deal to those who use them that it magnifies the torture. I simply was looking for a way to get something done in earnest. As E.C. says, sometimes the only way is with an incentive of being paid, unfortunately.
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Imagine if money were at stake now, and modders did a ton of work only to be told that somebody thought to be more popular was awarded the "prize" for work perceived to be inferior.
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I can see your point. Maybe a different approach to deciding the winner? Maybe a prize for all participants? I don't know. Just thinking out loud here.
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Besides losing the charming aspect of volunteerism that, to me at least, is unique, I too am concerned about "flamewars and turf battles especially between the supporters of rival sets that dont win."
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I wouldn't want any "flamewars" or turf battles but roster sets are a different beast when it comes to OOTP 2007, compared to making logos or creating an export tracker. I just don't think, even with monetary incentive, that we will have all that many people willing to spend the time to do it.