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"Upcoming" or "Planned" section?

I would like to have a section, where the developers mention what they are working on at the moment, similar to the change log or the "Bugfixes known" section.

There's all kinds of rumours flying around the Forum about what will maybe, probably, soon or not come: Houses to upgrade, group halls, new skills, and so on.

While I can totally understand, that from developer's point of view it might be NOT a good idea to talk about projects (because that puts you under pressure, and if the project does not pan out, you take the blame), apparently developerst HAVE talked already in the past, and have certain things they definitely, definitely want in the game. So why not collect those ideas in a central place, instead of having them flying around?

The advantage would be for players

1.) Keep game spirit high. If you know that some improvement or extension will soon be there, you are more eager to continue playing, because you want to see it.
2.) Allow a slightly better strategic planning. For example: When I know that developers have planned upgraded houses (which apparently they have), I can decide to not move from my current house (or decide to move, whatever option applies). If I know there will soon be a bunch of new skills added to the skill tree, I might decide to start learn "Better Learning V" (which I would not do, if I have only a few skills left, and the bonus simply does not seem "worth it"). And so on.

I for my part would be totally happy, if this section would mention things like "A and B are planned, but might not come before 2012" (like upgraded houses) or "We think about C, not sure yet, if we do it" or "Prepare for D coming soon!".

It could also help developers to guide the discussions in the right directions. Whats the point if lots of people discuss a certain thing that you have already dismissed, or discuss something that is already almost finished.

Posted 14 months ago by Louis Louisson Subscriber! | Permalink

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