If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
This game might have some minor flaws and glitches, but on the whole its very good.
But then, the GM decides (ignoring the people who actually pay to play who don't want it) to go into space, thus creating a whole new set of glitches and problems and rip-offs (and space stations which cost GCs) and time some people don't have, and if they can't get nukes and other products any other way, some people are going to leave forever.
I agree with RagingPencil, expand on the qualities which have made the game in the first place- venturing out into unchartered waters will always upset your support base. I can hardly imagine in a few years, people looking back and thinking this was a move in the right direction for SC- much like there seems to be a general unhappiness with the war levels.
As for the banning of people who speak out against SC on their forums- thats what China does to its own people on the internet- censors them. Yes, it is insulting to the GMs when they hear complaints, but that should be a sign there is a problem which needs to be fixed. Using a band-aid on a crack will not save the dam wall. Rather than letting this anti-GM movement fester and bubble under the surface until it explodes, why not do something to fix the problem. Some folks don't want space- so make it that people can survive without it.
In my opinion, the GMs seem to be ignoring the fact that the space program is a massive inconvinience for players who used to be able to build a corp to get nukes rather than buy SC Shuttles and Maintainence Units and piece together the puzzle, blast off and buy your product and return. If the GMs are reading this, I want you to pay attention to what people are saying. They might critise you, but maybe for your benefit.
End Rant.
T
