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10-08-2013, 07:51 AM | #41 |
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I don't think one can stop people to post negative comments about the game. After all many are disappointed/angry/fed up with what has been released.
And i understand too people being annoyed with constant negative posting. Specially when it is same griefs being posted. Maybe a solution would be for the moderator to move all new posting in a single thread, a "I'm not happy with the game" thread . I'm a moderator for another site and i know i would consider doing this. Or not allowing people to open new threads ^^ they still could post but in a already dedicated thread for this ...... but that's a bit extreme ! I'm not sure about that, just throwing this idea for debate.
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I bought the game and have only played it sparingly. I applaud the team for taking on a game in a sport where nothing has been developed in years. I am simply waiting patiently for another patch or two before I start playing the game with any intensity!
Having said that, and having owned several businesses in the past, from a marketing standpoint, what I would suggest to the developers, is that when version two comes out next year(and I hope it does), I would offer the game at a discounted price to those of us who bought this game at the $40 retail price. Because of all the issues, I would "reward" those loyal customers and it would show that the developers appreciate the current customer base, and those of us who "stuck" with them during this learning curve. I have no doubt that this team will get it right! I've found over the years that Consumers/Customers are a funny bunch. No matter what the business, they are quick to critisize, and at times, find it hard to praise. Was the business plan for this project the best, probably not. But the team has an opportunity to make it right. In any business, Retention is thee most important factor in being successful. Will be interesting to see how this all plays out. In the meantime, there are several other sports sims that I play, which will hold me over, and through another patch or two here. Avid Football Manager fan, and last night I just purchased Pro Cycling Manager 2013. Why, because I'm an avid cyclist, absolutley not. Just because I enjoy the challenge and the entertainement value that sports sims bring to me personally! And in November, FOF comes out with their new version, so keep the faith folks, it's not the end of the world! |
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He writes his points well and his posts are well worth reading. He has been a HUGE supporter of this game since Day One. However, when he throws in the towel (I know, for now), that says a lot to me. If one of your most patient and calm users gives up (for now), that says oodles to me. So I won't give my opinion. I'd just look at someone who has spoken with a clear and unbiased voice and give his opinion the most weight.
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I'm sure the game will be great, it just needs some tuning. Last edited by PromisedPain; 10-08-2013 at 05:49 PM. |
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This would not be a bad idea at all, and could probably be accomplished with some kind of "upgrade" package. New customers could still get FHM 2015 at full price, but those with FHM 2014 could get a heavily discounted upgrade to the 2015 version. Last edited by Stinson; 10-08-2013 at 05:42 PM. |
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Just look at the "Game menu" ... FHM still is light years away from OOTP.
Just to make things clear - I never expected FHM14 to be perfect, but I absolutely expected the handling of the game to be right up there with OOTP. I know that fine tuning the game will take a few versions, but the basic things have to be here with all the experience of OOTP - they are not. Not being able to switch from one league to another or create a new league without closing and re-open FHM is not acceptable for me. Just loook here I'm out of this project for the time being, I can't recommend this game to anyone and I will think twice to order FHM15, no doubt about that.
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[QUOTE=Germaniac;3582831]Just look at the "Game menu" ... FHM still is light years away from OOTP
Not being able to switch from one league to another or create a new league without closing and re-open FHM is not acceptable for me. Try going to the start menu or the FHM icon on your computer and hit the FHM14 tab. Everytime you hit the tab,the choose game menu pop's up. I can have three different leagues playing at the same time(three different screens) without closing the screen and turning it back on to start another league. Don't know why it does it. When playing OOTP it informs you that the game is already playing. Last edited by Orioles1966; 10-08-2013 at 07:40 PM. |
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Anyways, my point is... ignore the unhappy consumer and there won't be any for FHM 15 and beyond. I certainly won't be and looks like based on the number of threads you've noticed (but have done nothing), many others too. |
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10-11-2013, 07:50 PM | #50 |
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Those of us that were around for the first couple versions of OOTP weren't exactly impressed either. I'd throw down for this version to support it if they were serious about continuing to develop it. I know about a dozen people waiting for a stable online version.
It's tough, focusing on the single player is likely a necessary step to get to solid online play (though, obviously, only player development matters online and not the full-fledged AI) but a lot of people won't consider buying the game until the online portion is figured out. For 40 bucks I'd purchase a bundle of FHM 2014 AND FHM 2015. That way they'd get money upfront to continue development but I don't have to pay 80 bucks for a beta test and one real game. |
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10-12-2013, 01:44 AM | #52 |
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Don't worry, you'll be back when FHM matures. That's how it always works - people threaten to leave and never come back, then they return a couple years later. Or they really don't come back, and the world forgets they were ever there in the first place. No harm done.
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10-12-2013, 05:36 AM | #53 |
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This thread is precisely why I don't play games at launch.
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I haven't played the game since they removed the ice surface in the pbp.
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My view isn't based on naivety or bitterness, it's based on many years of playing video games. Just about every game has a small group of people who have been deeply offended, and threaten to never come back if the developers don't get down on their knees and beg for forgiveness. It happens all the time, yet it has never affected a game's future; no gaming community is so small and niche that a few grudges will stand out among the tens of thousands of other customers. These people are simply forgotten, or they come back later.
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I guess you and I are the ones being ignored here while the Congress and Senate are debating this Hockey game here. Nice going guys! I have bought OOTP 11, 12, and 13 and plan on buying 14 in a couple of weeks. This poster I just quoted was asking a simple question and you all seem to think that it is more important to have a temper fit over a game which 1) just came on the market and, as with anything is a work in progress and 2) is actually a building block in a better product down the road. But noooooo! You guys ignore the new customers to at least this sim and suck each others thumbs and cry about something not being the way it should be. A fine welcome to those who may want to by FHM and a returning customer who may want to by it!
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