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can we even revive the game?
zweihander:
ive been thinking alot the past few days, im now wondering if this game could even bounce back. there are alot of better games that kids nowadays are more keen on, like all of those animal roleplay games on roblox,,
i feel like newer players 80% of the time are put off by feralhearts old graphics (which i dont want to change at all. its charming) and the fact that the game is dead... what are your guys opinions on it? i do my best to stay optimistic with this game but i also sometimes think about if its even possible for feralheart to bounce back after all its been through. this is such a niche little corner of the internet, with a mostly inactive community and staff team.
pessimism aside, ive recently come back to the community after a break and although the numbers have dropped again since i last played i really hope theyll increase again <3 its always lovely to be back here on feralheart
Ame88:
I believe this game can be revived. Considering all the things it's been through, the game in it's current state is blessed beyond comprehension to have the amount of community members it does at this moment.
As it stands right now, the game doesn't have anything pulling in any real interest from new or old players. Past nostalgia and an interesting deep dive into "old games", it really has nothing. It's an odd reality to know that this game is one year away from reaching the criteria to qualify as "retro". In order for this game to get outside of being nothing but a nostalgia trip, it needs real enrichment...much more than any simple "facelift" to it's graphics or mechanics could do.
It's a slow process, but, the game does have a very small development team behind it. Our plans for the game extend past general hot fixes and quality of life updates. In regards to what exactly those plans are, we unfortunately cannot say. Raz wishes to keep our plans quiet, so despite staff's disagreements with it we kinda have to adhere to the request since he's the head guy of all this. Regardless of how frustrating it is, we're happy with it because at least we can be chipping away at something in the background instead of waiting for a green light to do anything or a miracle activity/interest spike in the game.
It's unfortunate that there isn't really anything we can do for the game in the meantime without help from Raz (who is a headache to get a hold of most times), such as resetting downed maps or updating items on our website; i.e. our staff page or general forum updates.
All in all, as long as there is some sort of driving force for this game, there is always a chance for it to revive, be it ever slim.
Trigger:
I really want this to happen, I remember there were more than a hundred people being online at once :'( When I started playing I was pretty young and didn't had any time to play, now I have time, but very few people plays it
I don't think the game graphics are bad, people at this time has higher expectations of games for sure but this game has it's own charm, I think some people would like it If they knew such game existed
Pebbles:
We can't control what is to happen or what is to be done in the future; however, we can focus on the now and what us, member and staff, have in front of us. We know the issue lack of activity from not only the forums, but the game as well. I think what most failed to realize, is that this isn't 2011 and time has changed drastically. In other words, steam, pc, ps5, etc etc, has involved and taken over the gaming world. Communication wise, discord is also another factor of this.
People in communities rather form there than on forums, which leaves the forum to rot a great deal. So, whether you look at it, there's nothing much that can be done. Perhaps the game develops, aka the staff, can transfer the forum into an official discord and make everything "easier'. I say this with quotations because not everything will be easier - it will just trend nicely with today's society.
Lack of game updates is to blame, which leads to the main elephant in the room. While I am sure people are patient, people are tired of waiting for false narratives. I believe the staff try their best, but again, there's little things that can be done. One thing for sure, we do know the game is being developed/in progress, however, another activity in community is lacking: the staff.
My unpopular opinion: While staff have lives, I also think they are/should responsible to keep things afloat, such as: MoTS awards, Seasonal holidays party, bringing the community together. With having power to work on the game and being representative, they should be leaders. Again, validating everyone has their own lives; but if leaders can't help run, then start finding another way. What way is that, I don't know. If there's no other way, I'd say close the game.
Many will disagree, but some good memories need to have an ending point, especially if all parties are not seeing a progressive change
Pebbles:
Has an idea for new activities been implemented? It seems like Holiday parties and MotS is the constant trend. Is there any way preset contest or any other than *2* community activities being on repeat. I'm sure there is a discord somewhat, but start finding ways what we can do now rather than waiting for the future, as it seems undefined at the moment
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