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Judging from the lack of progress on this server, I'm guessing that our Admins are not doing well financially. I like that this game is truly free, unlike most online games, but I can't help but think that they need a little tweak in their business model to generate a little more revenue so that they can devote more resources to improve the game faster.
So I have one suggestion. Why not have an alternate upgrade for each creature that is accessible only with diamonds? The alternate upgrades, like in HoMMV, should be comparable in power to the regular upgrades so that they won't unbalance the game. But they would give players a bit more variety and versatility. | | But what does Alt upgrade mean, does that mean I could get at level 8 example EFK with battledance for the cost, or Elder FK with No rehilitation and battledance? | Why not have an alternate upgrade for each creature that is accessible only with diamonds?
because some of us can't pay for the game at all.
current diamond upgrade is one thing. unbalanced, but on levels 6, 7, 9, 11..
real life supported players have many advantages, and i go for it, 'cause i play for free thanks to them.
what you suggest would be so unfair. this way players that can't donate at least know that they will get those shrews on level 8. i think that i would quit this game, and i doubt that i would ever recommend it to anyone again.
this is supposed to be free online game after all. | | completely and utterly unfair for this to happen | | yea diamonds make the upgrading easier, its still all possible, but harder with no diamonds. and thats ok cuz its a free game. but when you can buy things that the free players can never get, this game becomes a free trial that if you pay for then you can get the full game. | Yes, we all love this game because it is completely free. But there's a reason games like this are extremely rare. In fact, it's the only one that I know of. It's because it's not a workable business model. Would you prefer that they go broke and stop maintaining/improving the game?
Even if they don't make any improvement, maintaining the server must not be cheap. Every combat/game is saved on the server. That's a pretty big drain on the hardware.
Alternate upgrades would not unbalance the game. They would just be different, losing some abilities to gain some other. If you're familiar with HoMM5, you'd know the idea. You should NOT be at a disadvantage fighting heroes with alternate upgrades, like you are with diamond upgrades.
Korzika, I can't think of any reason why they would care that you quit, if the only way you'd play is for free. | You should NOT be at a disadvantage fighting heroes with alternate upgrades, like you are with diamond upgrades.
If you cannot choose between two different powers, you ARE at a disadvantage.
Korzika, I can't think of any reason why they would care that you quit, if the only way you'd play is for free.
With this logic why should they care about Kusika, Kiaune, Kiskoko, MasterTI or any other player without diamonds in their transfer log. | Korzika, I can't think of any reason why they would care that you quit, if the only way you'd play is for free.
because every player counts. or this server will die. why is it free online game? because that way it could become very popular (like travian for example) and then - more diamonds, and that would start chain reaction like on .ru, and much more players that can pay, would pay for it.
btw, it is a matter of time before my crappy undeveloped country finally has pay-pal, and then i would donate as well. so i guess they would care about me just a little bit. right now the only way for me to help this game is by telling others to join, voting on that game spider whatever site. oh yeah, and by donating 100 euros over western union which is too much for me. i can give 10-20 euros per every few months, but no more. 100 at once is just not gonna happen
Alternate upgrades would not unbalance the game.
yes they would. 1 word (actually 2 words) - arcane archer with basic initiative 11. just one of 1000 examples of imbalance
1 more thing: if there would be alternate upgrades, more reasons to pay for them with diamonds on levels 3, 4, 6 etc. so there's no reason why players that can't or won't donate would never have the chance to play them. | | And the main reason is that from my understanding, the donation system is 100% voluntary and is not meant to be like in other games, pay or you wont survive, but pay because you like the game and want to help us and we will make the game a little bit easier for you. | With this logic why should they care about Kusika, Kiaune, Kiskoko, MasterTI or any other player without diamonds in their transfer log.
Is there any evidence that they do? These players have attained level 13 for some time now, and yet I'm still not seeing any level-13 art in the game.
1 more thing: if there would be alternate upgrades, more reasons to pay for them with diamonds on levels 3, 4, 6 etc. so there's no reason why players that can't or won't donate would never have the chance to play them.
You know, that's not a bad idea. |
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