(05-10-2025, 01:05 AM)Barrier Wrote: Just wanted to throw my 2c about this sentiment, in case anyone else is having similar thoughts. I remember reading through the forums in late 2022 and thinking, man, this place seems pretty depressing. People angry about story stuff, people arguing about 5.0 balance. Should I even bother returning?
Well, turns out I made the right choice. Just find a faction where you can develop a character, write some rp that you enjoy. Don't tie yourself to PoBs or specific story outcomes. I played my RM char and started casually writing events, figuring it out as I went along. If you cannot find anything to do with this in mind, I guess the place ain't for you after all. But I'd be very surprised to see another game and community that can offer what we have here. Good luck finding it.
I see it as similar to Barrier. As the Leader of OS&C, I have, over the Years, walked on my own path and have tried to create a Friendly and Welcoming Faction for both Veterans and Newcomers. Is the Game 100% Balanced? Hell no, but in my eyes, this is still an RP Server that should be treated as such. When it comes to me, I am prioritizing Roleplay over PVP. I think the Economy Rework was a great thing, even when I am not a big fan of Passenger Cabins. And I also think that we, as the Playerbase, should be thankful that this Game still exists. I mean this game is 100% FOR FREE, there are no monetization options, like Microtransactions or Donations. Hell, the owner won't even let us help pay for Server Upkeep.
In a world where even Mods get monetized, the Playerbase is Milked of their Money like no Tomorrow. I see Disco as an Example of the Good old Days before the Horse Armor. We still get updates and patches, and new content (shipyards, etc.), and we don't have to pay a single cent for all of this.
But I am not just praising the Team. Where there is criticism to be due there it should be done in a Civilized Manner. Constructive Criticism should always be allowed. And as History has shown so far, it has led to Changes and Improvements in the past. I think if you have a Valid Point of Criticism like that, Bombers are too Weak, then go and discuss with the DEV Team about it. In my Experience, I have found out that if you treat them with the respect that every Human Deserves, then they are Inclined to listen to your Words and take them to Heart to improve the Game that we all Love.
And if you have an Even Greater Desire for Change and Improvement, then why don't you consider becoming a part of the Staff team? You could work for the Changes that you want to see from the Inside. And with the current problem of Finding Enough Staff Members for all the work, this could not only help you but the whole community.
PS: I myself have thought many times about joining the Staff Team. But I am enough of a Realist to know that my Depression would make me more of a Liability than an Asset for the People there. Still, I support where I can and try to make my own Little Corner of Sirius, namely OS&C, as good and friendly as I can.
