Deleting systems poll UPDATE

[Whesto]

It is easy to criticize specific "leaks" but we don't have official confirmation yet. Even if they are true and from the source, things can happen until the patch actually rolls out. I've gotten "leaks" too that I could say are valid (like the Rho deletion), but I have to wait and see.

The problem isn't necessarily the specific changes but the fact there are no communication or regards to player-base feedback. Maybe there is to some extent but it is impossible to know with no ongoing communication. But you get a picture if looking at the history leading up to this point I guess.

I no-lifed this back in the day when it was 150-200 people online, had a long break and came back not long ago relatively speaking. The decreasing player base and lack of activity was very apparent, as well as the general dissatisfaction. It was a bit sad to see, having a lot of fun and fond memories playing the mod.

If they cut systems because of a failing player base count I think that is wrong. Sure, a balance will still be needed in the amount we have. But identifying why people leave or don't stick around after joining should be a thing. Asking, polling or whatever the players what the general wishes and problems are. Communicating. Then looking at what to do and how to improve the experience.

Coming back with fresh eyes it kind of looks like the situation is in some kind of downward spiral. We also have the challenge of playing a mod for an abandonware game, but many old games have more than 30-50 players online. Why doesn't Disco have it?

I really hope it will get back on its feet, we bring on more players, new and vets and develop more quality RP. Otherwise at some point the player base won't be large enough to sustain it and we can just call it a day and move on. Perhaps someone creates a new server or we go to different games.

I'm going to see what the patch is like, maybe it will be good and improve a lot. Or it can go the other way. We'll see.