Re: Brilliant game... but. A letter to AH and complainers.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:47 pm
There is a world of difference between saying
"I would have preferred *example" and "You should/must/need to change this" or "This is wrong/broken/flawed"
One is respectful, the other two are self entitled and disrespectful.
There are multiple issues being lumped in here. I will just clarify my stance.
I am not saying that every suggestion/idea is wrong or unjustified.
I am not saying you shouldnt express your opinion
I am not saying that my opinion is more important than anyone elses
I am saying that how you express your opinion is important. Claiming flaws/broken design is strictly a subjective opinion, and suggesting yours is better than the developers is arrogant. Offering alternatives is great, but saying that a change will be an improvement is disrespectful.
I am saying that people who find the difficulty as a negative are not the target audience. I found parts of the game difficult, but I enjoyed that and found it a compelling part of the game. The game was promoted as being a difficult game. Saying that the timed puzzles are bad because they are hard means you have an issue with the style of game and what the game is. It is hard. It is supposed to be.
I am saying that anyone wanting the difficulty decreased are not the target audience. I am not saying that every alteration suggested/demanded is about changing the difficulty.
Please keep this civil. We all were attracted to this game for various reasons. Most love the game, some are disappointed, and a few dislike the game, but we're all gamers and our community is unique so please lets not let this forum become another vitriolic insult slinging place where expressions of opinion are attacked.
All I am really wanting is for everyone to be respectful of everyone else.
Suggesting an alternative is not the same as asking for a change.
Saying something is flawed is different to saying you would prefer a different execution.
Expressing an opinion about a game element is different to wanting a game changed to suit your needs.
Just as improving a game is different from streamlining/simplifying
"I would have preferred *example" and "You should/must/need to change this" or "This is wrong/broken/flawed"
One is respectful, the other two are self entitled and disrespectful.
There are multiple issues being lumped in here. I will just clarify my stance.
I am not saying that every suggestion/idea is wrong or unjustified.
I am not saying you shouldnt express your opinion
I am not saying that my opinion is more important than anyone elses
I am saying that how you express your opinion is important. Claiming flaws/broken design is strictly a subjective opinion, and suggesting yours is better than the developers is arrogant. Offering alternatives is great, but saying that a change will be an improvement is disrespectful.
I am saying that people who find the difficulty as a negative are not the target audience. I found parts of the game difficult, but I enjoyed that and found it a compelling part of the game. The game was promoted as being a difficult game. Saying that the timed puzzles are bad because they are hard means you have an issue with the style of game and what the game is. It is hard. It is supposed to be.
I am saying that anyone wanting the difficulty decreased are not the target audience. I am not saying that every alteration suggested/demanded is about changing the difficulty.
Please keep this civil. We all were attracted to this game for various reasons. Most love the game, some are disappointed, and a few dislike the game, but we're all gamers and our community is unique so please lets not let this forum become another vitriolic insult slinging place where expressions of opinion are attacked.
All I am really wanting is for everyone to be respectful of everyone else.
Suggesting an alternative is not the same as asking for a change.
Saying something is flawed is different to saying you would prefer a different execution.
Expressing an opinion about a game element is different to wanting a game changed to suit your needs.
Just as improving a game is different from streamlining/simplifying