[HRBaker]

Some days I'm one of the worst complainers here, and other days I'm defending the DevTeam for what feels like unfair attacks. Today, I'm feeling defensive...

I do not envy the OOTP team. Between trying to meet the challenges COM2US hands them, and trying to fulfill the numerous - and variable - wants of the customer base, it probably feels like a loosing battle most days.

What's surprising is they never give up. True, their presence here on the forums seems a lot less since the sale of the game, but I suspect that is a self-imposed reaction to the reality that they are operating under the rules and expectations of COM2US. Some days must feel impossible.

Offering our opinions on the game is what ultimately will make the game better, but that doesn't mean ALL of our opinions are going to make a difference. Each idea has to be measured by how many will support it as well as how difficult it is to implement. Keep in mind that no matter how good you think YOUR idea is, it may not be liked by most customers, or even possible to implement.

Just for the record - if I spout off on something I don't like in the future, remind me of what I said here. Although I'm disappointed with V23-PT so far, I'm 100% sure I will buy v24 and hope it is more to my liking.

Before anyone goes off the deep edge and gives up on the game, remember these guys have consistently released this game for 23 years!

I don't think there is another game in existence I've played for so long.