For me, I'm not so much annoyed at the news the game is closing...I'm really annoyed at how it's been handled by NCsoft. They've screwed us. They've screwed everyone at Paragon, who clearly weren't expecting this, and didn't deserve it. We've lost money, time, investment - and I really feel for the folks who've just made major purchases in store points or renewed their subscriptions. Hell, I'm out a few month's sub fees myself - I re-upped for six months in July.
But it's not the monetary loss that gets me. It's not the money, you know?
It's the death of something we all loved. It's the death of a community. I know, it doesn't have to die, not entirely. People can keep talking. There'll be other games. It won't be the same, though. It's hyperbole to talk about a void, about feeling hollow - but really, what's going to replace City of Heroes for me? I can't answer that question. Can you? There's nothing else like it.
Why did I keep logging in? For the game world. For the stories. For the characters. And for all of you, the friends I've made, the community I've become a part of.
That's been taken away, and it's been taken away in the most cruel and insensitive way possible. Like Spud said, NCsoft is a business, of course, and I can actually understand why they'd want to cut support for City of Heroes. I don't have his experience, but my super real-world secret-identity is a research analyst who deals with the private sector.
I can understand why a guy in a suit somewhere made that decision. I don't agree, but I understand. Thing is, they could have done it more diplomatically. Instead, they've screwed us over.
Terrence already said this, but I agree with him. I'm annoyed with NCsoft. But for me, it's not an emotional thing. When I say that I'm done with them, at least for now...that's not a ragequit. It's not a temper tantrum. When I say that I'm not going to spend a single cent on any game even vaguely associated with NCsoft, that's a rational and pragmatic statement.
How can I give my money to someone who's effectively cheated me? Remember, I was paid up for CoH through 2013. How can I trust a company that's demonstrated that they'll pull the plug on things I've invested in? CoH isn't the first game NCsoft has killed on me - it's just the one that hurts the most.
At the same time, I know a behemoth like NCsoft isn't even going to notice my loss. What's one disgruntled customer? Hell, what's one hundred thousand?
But I don't want to end this post as a rage-filled tirade against NCsoft. That's not the point. I want to say, once again - thanks, all of you. All of you gentlemen and ladies here, in this group. You're a huge part of the reason I've stuck with the game for so long. And I don't want that to end. I'm not the most social of people, and a lot of you probably barely know my handle. Some of you do know me, and I hope I've helped make your time in CoH fun.
I've had personality conflicts with others in this group - not naming names - but I want you to know, seriously and truly...I don't hate, and I don't hold grudges. We're a community. That's what matters.
I hope we stay in touch, whether it's just on these boards, or in other games. To that end, I think we really should share what we're all doing, MMO-wise. For me, I've been noodling in The Secret World. But like Terrence, I figure I might be playing Champions Online more. If Cryptic and Perfect World are smart, they'll be standing by to welcome an influx of CoX players.
The party will continue. It might break up into smaller parties, it might go places we never anticipated. But the party will continue.
-- Acyl
But it's not the monetary loss that gets me. It's not the money, you know?
It's the death of something we all loved. It's the death of a community. I know, it doesn't have to die, not entirely. People can keep talking. There'll be other games. It won't be the same, though. It's hyperbole to talk about a void, about feeling hollow - but really, what's going to replace City of Heroes for me? I can't answer that question. Can you? There's nothing else like it.
Why did I keep logging in? For the game world. For the stories. For the characters. And for all of you, the friends I've made, the community I've become a part of.
That's been taken away, and it's been taken away in the most cruel and insensitive way possible. Like Spud said, NCsoft is a business, of course, and I can actually understand why they'd want to cut support for City of Heroes. I don't have his experience, but my super real-world secret-identity is a research analyst who deals with the private sector.
I can understand why a guy in a suit somewhere made that decision. I don't agree, but I understand. Thing is, they could have done it more diplomatically. Instead, they've screwed us over.
Terrence already said this, but I agree with him. I'm annoyed with NCsoft. But for me, it's not an emotional thing. When I say that I'm done with them, at least for now...that's not a ragequit. It's not a temper tantrum. When I say that I'm not going to spend a single cent on any game even vaguely associated with NCsoft, that's a rational and pragmatic statement.
How can I give my money to someone who's effectively cheated me? Remember, I was paid up for CoH through 2013. How can I trust a company that's demonstrated that they'll pull the plug on things I've invested in? CoH isn't the first game NCsoft has killed on me - it's just the one that hurts the most.
At the same time, I know a behemoth like NCsoft isn't even going to notice my loss. What's one disgruntled customer? Hell, what's one hundred thousand?
But I don't want to end this post as a rage-filled tirade against NCsoft. That's not the point. I want to say, once again - thanks, all of you. All of you gentlemen and ladies here, in this group. You're a huge part of the reason I've stuck with the game for so long. And I don't want that to end. I'm not the most social of people, and a lot of you probably barely know my handle. Some of you do know me, and I hope I've helped make your time in CoH fun.
I've had personality conflicts with others in this group - not naming names - but I want you to know, seriously and truly...I don't hate, and I don't hold grudges. We're a community. That's what matters.
I hope we stay in touch, whether it's just on these boards, or in other games. To that end, I think we really should share what we're all doing, MMO-wise. For me, I've been noodling in The Secret World. But like Terrence, I figure I might be playing Champions Online more. If Cryptic and Perfect World are smart, they'll be standing by to welcome an influx of CoX players.
The party will continue. It might break up into smaller parties, it might go places we never anticipated. But the party will continue.
-- Acyl