Did you know that.... (Discovery edition)

[Avalanche]

Did you know discovery’s activity was derived from player roleplay and interaction and not from trading?

I am of the belief Discovery's activity has always correlated to traders. For as long as I've been playing since 2009 at least.

Did you know that discovery’s activity used to not be measured in the number of players online; but instead, the types of players and the quality of interaction?

Similar response to above. We had rubbish interactions since forever. Furry Navy captains is a classic. Millions more I can't be bothered to go into.

Did you know the story of discovery used to be far more compelling than it is currently? Attracting over 200 players even a decade after the mod was made?

The mod had 200+ players on at a time because the video gaming and media entertainment industry was different back then. The current population level is due to a large variety of reasons before we even start to touch on storyline alone.

Did you know that getting OF status used to be a responsibility and not an entitlememt?

Eh. Questionable. I got probably the most factions official out of anyone and most of those were just fun side projects rather than real detailed investments I saw as a true responsibility.

Did you know that tau-23, omega-11, and sigma 13 used to be massive activity hubs; but were destroyed by current economy “standards” and minority complaints?

I agree. I miss activity hubs more than anything.

Did you know that piracy used to be an experience that would attract players, and not one that discourage them with a dictionary-long-list of rules?

Again, not sure this is totally accurate. I've cried about and have players cry about pirates to me ever since I can remember.