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Game Suggestions & Ideas / Make Feral Heart great again!
« on: September 30, 2017, 10:18:56 pm »
So, I've been thinking today...
Many of us have various levels of fondness towards this game - whether you like it, casually enjoy it or simply love it. It is very much the reason we play it. Personally, I adore being able to hop on Feral Heart whenever I feel the need to unwind and relax, and just have a chat with whoever pops up on my screen about pretty much anything. I love being able to have such detailed levels of customization for my character, being able to join groups, record my own clips and so much more...especially in a video game that's centered around the idea of roleplay.
Another thing I love about this game is how it manages to bring people together. Whether it's a pack or a pride, people shape all sorts of bonds in this game. Sometimes, ones that last beyond original expectation. Which is great! All the more reason to return to the game - interact with friends, your pride, or your pack, and most importantly, roleplay. Letting your imagination roam wild & free, and discussing various ideas with different people. I love being able to log in and find numerous people to talk and roleplay with, or just goof around and explore the different environments FH offers. It's one of the best features of the game, in my opinion - the fact that it is laid back and relaxed. You want to explore the map with your buddy? Go ahead. You want to chill by the waterfall and just talk, undisturbed? Not a problem.
On a more serious note, however - I think this game could use some serious advertisement. My opinion is that developers should show off the game more, get it out there for the new (potential) players! Another thing I enjoy about the game is the beautiful simplicity it has to it. A few good camera angles showcasing some of the landscapes FH has to offer would be a good start! Perhaps including some examples of the extensive customization, too. A trailer or two, on an official YouTube channel, for example (advertised video) would be a good idea, I believe. I know FH has a Facebook page (or rather a couple, in fact) but all of those pages share a mutual flaw; nobody has been posting on them for years. And that ain't a good thing. Twitter wouldn't be a bad idea, either! Discord channels, even. I think that a combination of social platforms such as those listed above, with some aid from being sponsored/promoted, would raise your guys's fanbase. I don't know exactly how much, but I do believe it is worth a shot.
Another thing I could discuss is, last but not least, moola. This game is free to play. The content within it is generously offered for free to us all. I am not advising you guys to take that away from us, but rather dwell on other options; such as a deluxe membership monthly subscription. It doesn't have to cost a fortune. Something around 10 $ a month would be a good start, I think. You guys could offer the premium members extra content - things such as, peeks into further updates to Feral Heart, exclusive wallpapers or concept art, even more body model designs (besides wolves and lions; think other animals that would fit in, such as tigers or snow leopards, perhaps), quick customer access in case something goes wrong with their game, stuff like that. (Also, I know you can basically customize your character to the point where it looks about 80% like a cheetah/snow leopard/most felines out there but that is done a lot through markings and such. I'm talking about new body designs. Or if not, perhaps, think bigger. Elephants? I don't know.) This is only one concept that popped up in my mind (for now), but I could see it working out. Providing you guys advertise the game properly, get people interested; some people wouldn't mind spending reasonable amounts of money for premium membership. I am aware of the fact that there's also the issue of the server(s) being too populated, resulting in glitchy/laggy gameplay. My response to this would be acquiring better server management. I know it can be costly, but it is a necessary if you guys are looking to expand - and it ties into my previous point about receiving financial support from the fanbase. Perhaps implementing a server browser? I have seen that tactic used in many multiplayer games. It could be people hosting their own servers, on the maps you guys provide, for their own purposes ex. meeting new people, casual roleplay, novella styled roleplay, you name it. People can get quite creative. However, if a premium membership system were to be implemented (and actually work) there is an important factor to consider - standard customers. Not everyone will be paying for premium content. It should be something optional that does not impact the quality of gameplay to an absurd degree. That is how games wither their players away; through transforming from a free, fun experience into a play to win/pay to play one. That is how games lose players. Through ignoring the individuals who do not wish to pay and offering them inferior service (buggy/laggy servers, slow updates, etc.) The method I have implied would require a good bit of thinking and planning (a bit of consumerism), but if implemented correctly, I think it could really help the game grow.
That's just me, throwing my 2 cents in there.
If you guys have anything to add, feel free to do so.
c:
Many of us have various levels of fondness towards this game - whether you like it, casually enjoy it or simply love it. It is very much the reason we play it. Personally, I adore being able to hop on Feral Heart whenever I feel the need to unwind and relax, and just have a chat with whoever pops up on my screen about pretty much anything. I love being able to have such detailed levels of customization for my character, being able to join groups, record my own clips and so much more...especially in a video game that's centered around the idea of roleplay.
Another thing I love about this game is how it manages to bring people together. Whether it's a pack or a pride, people shape all sorts of bonds in this game. Sometimes, ones that last beyond original expectation. Which is great! All the more reason to return to the game - interact with friends, your pride, or your pack, and most importantly, roleplay. Letting your imagination roam wild & free, and discussing various ideas with different people. I love being able to log in and find numerous people to talk and roleplay with, or just goof around and explore the different environments FH offers. It's one of the best features of the game, in my opinion - the fact that it is laid back and relaxed. You want to explore the map with your buddy? Go ahead. You want to chill by the waterfall and just talk, undisturbed? Not a problem.
On a more serious note, however - I think this game could use some serious advertisement. My opinion is that developers should show off the game more, get it out there for the new (potential) players! Another thing I enjoy about the game is the beautiful simplicity it has to it. A few good camera angles showcasing some of the landscapes FH has to offer would be a good start! Perhaps including some examples of the extensive customization, too. A trailer or two, on an official YouTube channel, for example (advertised video) would be a good idea, I believe. I know FH has a Facebook page (or rather a couple, in fact) but all of those pages share a mutual flaw; nobody has been posting on them for years. And that ain't a good thing. Twitter wouldn't be a bad idea, either! Discord channels, even. I think that a combination of social platforms such as those listed above, with some aid from being sponsored/promoted, would raise your guys's fanbase. I don't know exactly how much, but I do believe it is worth a shot.
Another thing I could discuss is, last but not least, moola. This game is free to play. The content within it is generously offered for free to us all. I am not advising you guys to take that away from us, but rather dwell on other options; such as a deluxe membership monthly subscription. It doesn't have to cost a fortune. Something around 10 $ a month would be a good start, I think. You guys could offer the premium members extra content - things such as, peeks into further updates to Feral Heart, exclusive wallpapers or concept art, even more body model designs (besides wolves and lions; think other animals that would fit in, such as tigers or snow leopards, perhaps), quick customer access in case something goes wrong with their game, stuff like that. (Also, I know you can basically customize your character to the point where it looks about 80% like a cheetah/snow leopard/most felines out there but that is done a lot through markings and such. I'm talking about new body designs. Or if not, perhaps, think bigger. Elephants? I don't know.) This is only one concept that popped up in my mind (for now), but I could see it working out. Providing you guys advertise the game properly, get people interested; some people wouldn't mind spending reasonable amounts of money for premium membership. I am aware of the fact that there's also the issue of the server(s) being too populated, resulting in glitchy/laggy gameplay. My response to this would be acquiring better server management. I know it can be costly, but it is a necessary if you guys are looking to expand - and it ties into my previous point about receiving financial support from the fanbase. Perhaps implementing a server browser? I have seen that tactic used in many multiplayer games. It could be people hosting their own servers, on the maps you guys provide, for their own purposes ex. meeting new people, casual roleplay, novella styled roleplay, you name it. People can get quite creative. However, if a premium membership system were to be implemented (and actually work) there is an important factor to consider - standard customers. Not everyone will be paying for premium content. It should be something optional that does not impact the quality of gameplay to an absurd degree. That is how games wither their players away; through transforming from a free, fun experience into a play to win/pay to play one. That is how games lose players. Through ignoring the individuals who do not wish to pay and offering them inferior service (buggy/laggy servers, slow updates, etc.) The method I have implied would require a good bit of thinking and planning (a bit of consumerism), but if implemented correctly, I think it could really help the game grow.
That's just me, throwing my 2 cents in there.
If you guys have anything to add, feel free to do so.
c: