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#### An Open Letter to Tiny Speck

Dear TS Team:
In the 8 or 9 months that I have been playing Glitch, I've had a phenomenal amount of fun and met a staggering number of great people. There have been exciting periods of change and slower periods in between where the work was clearly happening behind the scenes. Many of the changes I've applauded. Plenty of others I've carped and whined about, although hopefully always constructively and politely. You can't please all of the people, all of the time as they say. So it goes. And all that time I've been a non-subscriber.
But I want to take a moment to say that in all of the games I've played, never have I encountered a dev staff that is so communicative, so responsive, so dedicated to not only asking for feedback, but to listening to it and acting upon it for the betterment of the game. This is not just a unique world you've created. It is also a unique, collaborative atmosphere where I can *feel* that my opinion matters - despite the fact that you've never received a dime from me. Shame on me.
Well, as of 10 minutes ago, I am a subscriber.
And I want you to know that it is not simply because of the awe-inspiring world you have created or the wonderful people here. It is first and foremost because of the manner in which you have gone about creating this world with our input and the way in which you value and respect the opinions and ideas of the people who have joined it. This is really a special place you have all created. Thank you for all of your hard work on what is so clearly a labor of love.
-K

Posted 82 days ago by Koftun | Permalink

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- Thank you Koftun and everyone! :)
  Posted 82 days ago by kevbob | Permalink
- *slow claps... increases to medium clap... faster clap... fastest clap.. whimpers.. joys... waves hands.. blows conch... plays DB5*
  This is why every TS'er deserved to be played a DB5 in my book.. Heroes to us all!!!
  Posted 82 days ago by RainyRain | Permalink
- Well said Koftun! You've pushed me over the edge to do what I have been feeling more and more like I ought to do, and now I should have a little heart by my name too. Thank you TS!
  Posted 82 days ago by Cubcub | Permalink
- Could not agree more!!!! Koftun that was very well said :)
  Posted 82 days ago by 2020smoke | Permalink
- Beautifully put, Koftun. I love this game, it's players and its wonderful devs more than I would have ever thought possible. Thank you so, so much, Tiny Speck, for creating this world, for bringing all us players into one community of friends, for listening and working with players to make it even better. Thank you for caring about us. Love you!
  Posted 82 days ago by Fernstream | Permalink
- I have to add my +1 too. I'm coming up on a year of playing and realized Glitch has been a bright light during a long period of gloom in my life and I am so thankful for all the hard work, the stunning visuals, and the fun that TS has brought me. I am continually impressed, and excited to visit Ur everyday to see if something new has happened.
  Posted 82 days ago by Dr. Babycat | Permalink
- This game has the ability to make us all better people in rl. We are lucky to be part of this community and the TS people are blessed to have this world to create with us. I haven't played any other games and was very reluctant to try this.
  No matter how difficult my day has been, signing in and finding new things to explore ( or just doing mundane tasks), checking the chat, studying the forums - it's like coming to a second home. It makes me laugh, it makes me annoyed and, sometimes, it brings a tear to my eye. I love it here. Thank you TS SO MUCH.
  Posted 82 days ago by Patricia | Permalink
- I SO agree with this!
  This is really my first experience of playing a game like this. I've been Glitching for almost a year (next month!), and I enjoy it so much. TS has done such a great job of supporting the players as they continue to develop the game, they're truly amazing!
  Posted 82 days ago by KatyaR | Permalink
- Thank you Koftun for putting your feelings so beautifully. I have just renewed my membership after playing for about 18 months and when I received notice that it was up for re-newal I didn't hesitate for a minute to do so. I rarely post in the forums but your comments made me realize how little I express my love for this game and I felt compelled to post. Thank you TS team for all you do and the amazing game you give us all.
  Posted 82 days ago by Breezy Meadow | Permalink
- I whole heartedly agree. I subscribed before my trial ran out. Glitch is my happy place!
  Thank you for all your hard work!
  Posted 82 days ago by ♥shay♥ | Permalink
- This is just beautiful. I honestly never encountered a game with such a wonderful community and staff, nor have I ever witnessed such a level of interaction in a game. You can't get this kind of experience anywhere else. You guys care so much about us and what we think, it's almost unbelievable at times. It still amazes me on the day to day. This game has brightened what has been the darkest year of my life so far.
  I've made friends in this game that make me feel as good as if I had met them in real life. I've made connections that I don't think can ever be destroyed. I've had a good friend on here leave (many of you probably knew her) and it was devastating. I, along with all of our other friends we're crushed and things just aren't the same. This nearly brought me to tears.
  My first (two) subscription(s) were bought for me, by a kind and generous soul (you know who you are) and that is when I was truly caught off guard by the overall kindness of this amazing community. I plan to re-subscribe ever time that it runs out.
  One more note: if something doesn't work the way you want it to or think it should or something is bothering you about the way the game is, just mention it to Tiny Speck. Don't say hurtful things about them and their work. Being a web developer, I understand some of the work that went into this and it's baffling how much these guys have done and still have to do. If you propose an idea or give constructive criticism, rest assured that your voice has been heard.
  Thank you all. And thank you Tiny Speck.
  ~Ox
  Posted 82 days ago by Osiris χ | Permalink
- Thank you Tiny Speck!
  Posted 82 days ago by Kerlick | Permalink
- Agreed. Thank you for bringing us all together and creating a wonderful place for us to play!
  Posted 82 days ago by Squiggle-Squee | Permalink
- I've met so many great people from this game. I feel blessed to be playing such an amazing game with such a good community. Thank you Tiny Speck for making this masterpiece of a game!
  Posted 82 days ago by Dr. Drizzle | Permalink
- Plus a kajillion zillion.
  Your staff is easily half the reason I'm doing ridiculous quantities of math to sort out which subscription I can afford when mine expires. :D I want to support the game I love and the people who make it worthwhile. Also, I don't want to lose sub-only options. But mostly those first two!
  Much love from a huge fan,
  LC
  Posted 82 days ago by Lady Cailia | Permalink
- B-E-A-U-tiful!!!!!!!!!!
  Posted 82 days ago by Misty Power | Permalink
- Love ~ nuf said
  Posted 82 days ago by Fadas Néboa Curuxa | Permalink
- Yep, I agree with all that :).
  Posted 82 days ago by Bradamus Prime | Permalink
- I can't think of a single thing I would say differently, Koftun. It's why I've been a subscriber for a year. (Wow, I just realized it's been a year -- time sure does fly when you're having this much fun!)
  Posted 82 days ago by kastlin | Permalink
- Here here! three cheers to the DEvs and all other staff as well!
  Posted 82 days ago by PinkyDeath | Permalink
- Ohh, excellent, and so very true -
  +many many
  Posted 82 days ago by FineousFingers | Permalink
- Everything that has been said above! Glitch is my home away from home <3
  Posted 82 days ago by WeavingTheWeb | Permalink
- What a great letter Koftun, I agree with every word of it. I have just renewed my moly subscription for another year. Well done Girls and Guys.
  Posted 82 days ago by Miss Melody | Permalink
- Renewed for another moly year as well...I don't get to play as much these days but it is still the best way to spend any (and all) free time I do have left! Thanks!
  Posted 82 days ago by Pepopsmama | Permalink
- Thank you girls and guys @ Tiny Speck - my subscription is still running because you deserve it!
  Posted 82 days ago by Moz Art | Permalink
- I came here via another community (Ravelry.com for the fibre arts) which also has a great staff that really listens. I've only been here a couple of weeks but I love it. It was so good to find a game without combat. I'm a bit shy when it comes to ask for help on the collaborative quests but I'll get there.
  I can't afford to subscribe at the moment but will when finances improve.
  Hugs to everyone.
  Posted 82 days ago by Lloer | Permalink
- As you wonderful people at Tiny Speck must know, many of us came from another wonderful game that had to close (FS). I never thought there would be another place for me to go that brought such joy! I get to be in this wonderful world, and by meeting and seeing the old names of those former players; it's like a hug each time, and I know everything is going to be alright! :) It shows how great this game is, because it attracted all those great people. ( ok, too many greats! lol) Of course, along with all the new wonderful people I have met! I'm up for renewal next week, and of course I will. If you Love this game, subscribe and keep it strong! Thank you for everything TS!!!!!!!
  Posted 82 days ago by Princess Zircon | Permalink
- What Koftun said, a million percent. :) You all have been absolutely wonderful and professional and have made a truly unique and fun experience for us all. Thanks!
  Posted 81 days ago by Grem Sketch | Permalink
- Completely agree with Koftun. I was hooked on this game the moment I played it a year ago, before Beta came back. I subscribed right away, and I have never regretted it. Thanks for the awesome job, devs and keep it coming!
  Posted 81 days ago by Lucky13 | Permalink
- Thank you, Koftun, for saying what we all feel. I don't have a lot of money, but this game & all the wonderful devs/players are such a big part of my life - bringing me such joy - subscribing is totally worth it to me!
  Posted 81 days ago by Chazerei | Permalink
- Love!
  Posted 81 days ago by Danny | Permalink
- Yes. Thank you TS. The care and love you put into your work shows not just in the game you have produced, but the community you have brought together. Thank you for all the fun I've had and friends I've made. Y'all rock.
  Posted 81 days ago by Vera Strange | Permalink
- I've played a lot of online games and must agree - no staff EVER came near to the greatness of the people in TS.
  <3
  Posted 81 days ago by Zira | Permalink
- I couldnt agree more an excellent team - now get back to work!! ;)
  Posted 81 days ago by Loupin | Permalink
- Glitch likes me!
  Posted 81 days ago by bayBi | Permalink
- Had a hard time deciding on this BUT .. ok you're tied with bacon as top awesomeness !
  Posted 81 days ago by BlackWolf | Permalink
- +1
  I subscribed for the first time a couple days ago, after playing for months. I figured such a great game, with such great staff, deserved my support. Now, I know in the grand scheme of things, my 8.99 USD a month isnt a whole lot, probably just paid for someone to work an hour, but its something. It was more or less a way for me to show how much I appreciate how much stoot and everyone else does on this game.
  Keep it up, TS. You guys ROCK.
  Posted 81 days ago by Serenity's Mommy | Permalink
- Well stated! I agree whole-heartedly.
  Posted 81 days ago by Lucille Ball | Permalink
- Thank you TS, everybody else has said it better than I could. I can still express my appreciation, even if I'm inarticulate - I just re-upped for another year. Munnies == love, right? Beautiful eloquent love.
  Posted 81 days ago by Aleph Zero | Permalink
- Love, much Love! :)
  Posted 80 days ago by mira gaia maia | Permalink
- This reminded me that my subscription is due for renewal. I don't need credits. I don't need votes. I don't need subscriber clothes or items. I don't, to be honest, really need another years subscription.
  I do, however, want to put my money where my mouth is and support a great team, a great game, and a great gaming community!
  I agree with every nice thing everyone above me has said to the team at TS and I just went and renewed my subscription to prove it!
  Thank you for giving me a Happy Place to come to when I need one.
  Posted 78 days ago by Reni's Mum | Permalink
- And make ME a subscriber now!!!
  Posted 77 days ago by Kristabel | Permalink
- http://i.imgur.com/BfwQu.gif
  Posted 76 days ago by Rutger | Permalink
- Today is my Glitcheversary! Thank you TS and all my fellow players for making Ur such a wonderful place to be.
  I look forward to seeing what develops next!
  Posted 76 days ago by Pascale | Permalink
- Heh. Those were my same sentiments when I subscribed so many months ago. ^_^
  Posted 76 days ago by Mal'akh | Permalink
- I completely agree!
  The strong sense of community the devs have fostered really makes this game special, aside from the gorgeous art, slick implementation & unparalleled (seriously) creativity. :)
  I am definitely planning on at least buying some credits to support Glitch.
  Posted 76 days ago by Oh Fudge | Permalink
- I have just embarked on my second year of subscription - even though I have a bit less time to play at the moment, I <3 Glitch and want to support Tiny Speck. Thanks for so much fun, laughter and joy over the last 13 months :)
  Posted 75 days ago by Theremina Lute | Permalink
- Thank You Koftun! I totally agree!
  Posted 75 days ago by MontytheGeek | Permalink
- Not only do I subscribe, but so do both my alts! This game is beautiful, awesome, hilarious, weird, wonderful and so many other things...but, really it's the sense of community fostered between TS and the players that makes Glitch so special! Way to go, Koftun, for expressing so eloquently the very things those of us who may not be as vocal often (re: DAILY) feel and think!
  Posted 75 days ago by Dahlia DreadNaught | Permalink
- Thank you Koftun for a very well written thread! I totally agree!
  Posted 75 days ago by Marla | Permalink

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