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  2. Posted · Edited by Doom32

    6 hours ago, MattScott said:

    Hi all,

     

    We've been reading this feedback, and there were some good lessons learned on Halloween. 

    In the future, we are looking at producing more general designs that have more re-usability.

     

    Thanks,
    Matt

    It's not really totally your fault, the team before you guys where releasing the same type of content. Also, I really do appreciate the fact you gave acknowledgement to the issue. 

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    I totally agree with this post, keep thing simple and less complex when it comes to the final design of the clothing items. 

    Another big percentage of gameplay  in apb reloaded alone is the customization the game has. I also thought the Occult pants was just a preset, but according to this post it isn't (I assume th e post is correct) and it makes designing over top of something more sophisticated. The clolthing in pack of revelations is a good example of what not to create and release into the game as base clothing items. 

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    3 hours ago, MattScott said:

    Hi all,

     

    This is an issue that we are watching very carefully, and from my perspective, there are multiple angles to consider.

     

    1) I absolutely agree that dangerous gambling mechanics should not be available to kids.

     

    The problem I see is creating good laws that clearly defining bad gambling practices so publishers can make the proper changes. There is a world of difference between the Belgium law and the Netherlands law. One is very straight forward and easy to comply with. The other is a vague mess.

     

    Let me give you some examples:

    - Is any form of purchasable randomized reward gambling? Is there an acceptable payout threshold that makes it okay?

    - What if the rewards are not tradeable or sellable to other players? Does gambling require the element of "recoupment" if you hit the jackpot?

    - What if the randomized reward boxes are gathered via gameplay in addition to being purchasable? Are they still gambling?

     

    Lawmakers need to establish a clear set of guidelines. They are going to directly affect an entire industry of companies, jobs, and players.

    Hopefully they wont drag us into another Article 13 mess.

     

    2) I feel that parents have a responsibility to monitor their child's activities.

     

    It is impossible for a child to get a credit card, so if they have access to money for these systems, then it is because an adult gave it to them at some point.

    Also APB is an M rated game and it should stay that way.

    The Adults Only rating is something altogether different. Prolonged sex or violence and real money gambling - not gambling-style practices.

    I'm not sure how much further we can go to subsidize the parent's role here.

     

    3) Replacing these mechanics takes time - if it can be done at all.

     

    I don't feel that players completely understand the financial impact that this new legislation will have on game companies. Not all games have monetization mechanics yet that they can survive on if their loot boxes are removed. So I also think players need to be prepared for many games to simply shutdown when this eventual legislation passes. Perhaps that is okay. But I'm guessing that many players will be upset when their favorite, smaller game doesn't make it.

     

    For APB, we are committed to making the game a safe place to play - including removing loot box mechanics.

     

    We have spent months designing a replacement system that still preserves the fun aspects of chasing, collecting and selling Legendary weapons. It has taken a lot of brainstorming and work on our part, and it will require a significant level of development that we have to accomplish alongside the Engine Upgrade and other priorities. Even then, our new strategy carries a lot of economic risk that may or may not damage the game long term.

     

    Ultimately my preference is to move slowly and work with lawmakers on a reasonable timeline that we can all meet together.

     

    Thanks,
    Matt

    Issue can simply be resolved by putting the weapons on armas marketplace, as a person who spent a lot of money and has a lot of the loot box weapons, I don't mind this move, I think its a better option, plus maybe sales will increase. 

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    2 hours ago, Rat1oNRUs said:

    only crying kids want it removed if you cant handle being bounty go play minecraft.

    I was playing minecraft a couple days ago, its almost a different game, but still modded minecraft has way more content. And even with all that content, it is still a boring game.

  20. Posted

     >talks crap about a lot of players, even trying to belittle them. 
    But all the person  does is...

    >stay in bronze district as max rank
    >complains about other max ranks in bronze district
    >repeat
    >goes to fc
    >tks people on the team for attention
    >compares his total amount of kills on all of the 5 characters to yours and laughs 
    >goes on the forum
    >why did I get banned?
    >shows us a picture of how much g1c the person has

    >person is broke
    >doesn't matter


    To answer your question, Jericho NA is already low pop, and to have people come on and just team kill, is pretty annoying.

     

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