So I've recently returned from way back in 2008. I've played on and off throughout the years, and can tell you no other game really sets the "mood or atmosphere" like THIS game. So I subbed, returned, and have been REALLY enjoying myself. Brought back a friend and some "new" friends/players as well. But this is where it ends.
What are you guys doing with this game? In all seriousness I get it, the dev(s) are on life support and you need finances. GREAT! But you have a MASSIVE amount of "lifers" who LOVE this game. Why are you just tossing them away one by one? The neglect with the community, the empty promises, the long spans of silence...(crickets).
Look, I played Elder Scrolls Online and its a GOOD game...GOOD. NOT great...but decent/good. What does it have over YOUR game? smoother gameplay, ALOT of solo content, and a CHOICE..CHOICE for PvP. This game IMO has BETTER graphics, 10x better music, and a MUCH MUCH more realistic adult setting. So whats the hang up???
1. Look. The borderlands are a completely UNTAPPED resource. Why are you not having mobs and the chance of "epic" random drops out there for farming??? You think people want to stand around capturing flags or pounding rock??? You know even giving a .05 percent chance of "epic" drops that can be AH sold WILL DRAW PLAYERS OUT THERE!!! PVP AND PVE PLAYERS!!!
2. Change the normal or epic mode setting. If you click "epic", JUST MAKE THE MOBS ALL 80+ so we can GO BACK TO FARMING OLD LANDS!!! The "super HP 100x swing to kill mob(s) is stupid!!!
3. Crafting. Look, There's no way in HELL you are gonna revamp it. Its a mess, ok? BUT, add some new freaking recipes and skins..MAN, this will cause people to start FARMING AGAIN!!! Once again, REASONS to go do stuff.
4. The arena pvp...dont even get me started. Who's sick idea was it to force us to STAND THERE WATCHING FOR AN HOUR BEFORE WE DO A MATCH. C'mon guys thats some lazy work right there.
5. FIX THE F2P AND ADVERTISE IT!!! You cant be locking F2P's out of the content AFTER THEY BUY THE EXPANSION!!! C'mon, once again this is just lazy beyond belief. (I know its ON THE WAY, but you guys are known for dragging things out like this from way back in 2009)
NONE of this is gonna break your wallet. NONE of this is requiring a ton of dev work. Its SIMPLE fixes for a much healthier happy playerbase. ESO has A SET AREA FOR OPEN WORLD PVP!! Pver's go out there for kicks, and leave when there bored. You really need to start thinking this thru. Please, I dont want this game to die off any further than it has...from neglect.
Fix some of this, You got a Year subber waiting in line right now for you to address it.
Kyloth