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Title: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: -WhereSunRises- on November 14, 2016, 03:50:36 pm
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Reaper on November 14, 2016, 04:45:58 pm
I completely agree with you. When the new update came I was very excited because of the new maps and locations. Although the old maps may be gone I have learned to just get use to it. I mean everything has to change right? Not everything will stay the same. I also agree on the part where you felt like a new player when you saw the new maps. It took me some time to actually find the new maps without having to look at a guide. The maps were confusing to find, but eventually it got easier and easier. I am very thankful about Feralheart updating. Not only did it bring lots of new things in, but it made the community more closer than it was.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: -WhereSunRises- on November 14, 2016, 06:32:40 pm
I completely agree with you. When the new update came I was very excited because of the new maps and locations. Although the old maps may be gone I have learned to just get use to it. I mean everything has to change right? Not everything will stay the same. I also agree on the part where you felt like a new player when you saw the new maps. It took me some time to actually find the new maps without having to look at a guide. The maps were confusing to find, but eventually it got easier and easier. I am very thankful about Feralheart updating. Not only did it bring lots of new things in, but it made the community more closer than it was.

Exactly! :)
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: ArcticGalaxy on November 14, 2016, 08:12:48 pm
I got used to the update rather quickly. Of course I have good memory most of the time when it comes to stuff, but the first time, I was totally turned around on myself. But I just love the update. More detailed maps, plenty of nice hiding spots and view points. Just everything about the update is wonderful! Don't get me wrong, there are times I miss the old FeralHeart but everyone that was used to it would. But I wouldn't give up the new maps to go back to the old ones for nothing.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Hooli on November 14, 2016, 09:50:44 pm
I got used to the new update almost as soon as I found my way between each of the maps, which was pretty much on the first or second day of the update. I love it so much, tbh. As Arctic said, the maps are so much more detailed and wonderful. I do miss the old maps too, though, since so many memories were shared on it throughout the years, but I'd rather stick with the new ones.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Vwang on November 14, 2016, 10:51:16 pm
Not very used sometimes. I do like it though but I do miss the craziness that bonfire had (Some of it is in grounds but not so much)
And Ascension island. Ahh its so nice.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Kuri on November 15, 2016, 08:07:58 am
One week, and then i had to guide so many lost people around.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Morgra on November 15, 2016, 08:16:01 pm
I did rather quickly. I didn't explore some of the new maps at first when I got back (in August I think). I think it was because I wasn't too worried about it and I wanted to see the people rather than the maps at first. It was surprising to see an update, but yeah, I got used to it c:
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Kynvuu on November 15, 2016, 09:08:09 pm
Although I do miss the old maps, I have to say I didn't really have to get used to the new update at all. I kinda saw it, downloaded it (very excitedly too) and popped in game and thought it was amazing. I was so happy that our little game took a huge leap forwards. I guess you could say I was okay with it at the moment it came out; I tend to keep a very open mind and try not to make a judgement too quickly.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: -WhereSunRises- on November 16, 2016, 07:34:51 pm
Although I do miss the old maps, I have to say I didn't really have to get used to the new update at all. I kinda saw it, downloaded it (very excitedly too) and popped in game and thought it was amazing. I was so happy that our little game took a huge leap forwards. I guess you could say I was okay with it at the moment it came out; I tend to keep a very open mind and try not to make a judgement too quickly.
Well, that is a very good way to go :) Never judge, before you see. Nuzzles-
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Morgra on November 16, 2016, 11:15:29 pm
Although I do miss the old maps, I have to say I didn't really have to get used to the new update at all. I kinda saw it, downloaded it (very excitedly too) and popped in game and thought it was amazing. I was so happy that our little game took a huge leap forwards. I guess you could say I was okay with it at the moment it came out; I tend to keep a very open mind and try not to make a judgement too quickly.
I feel the same way. Don't put a judgment out there, unless you feel strongly about it and don't judge without reason. The update is a huge success for FeralHeart in my opinion.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Warriorstrike on November 17, 2016, 01:39:28 am
It took me a some time, but not long, to get used to it. It may be easy to think that every staff member's foot is firmly placed in each new change that is brought to the game, although this is not always true. Sometimes, the changes that are brought can indeed take some time for one to get used to, even if it's a small one. Sometimes the change can take quite a bit of adjusting time. As a staff member, it's your job to help carry out and look after those changes that are being made to the game, and sometimes this means putting the interests of the community and progression of the game before your own personal views (though, truthfully, I think we were all into the idea of bringing in this new update). Although the current staff was all aware of the new game and website changes before they were implemented, sometimes it takes a while for us to adjust to them, too. I cannot speak for any of the other staffers, but I know that this change has affected me just as much as any other member. It's a lot to take in, but it has a lot of good.

It didn't take me too long to adjust to the new changes, although it still feels new to me. cx Some of the maps took some time for me to maneuver, and that was even before the patch was released. There are times when I look back on the old maps, but I firmly believe that this update was the best thing we can do for Feral Heart. We needed a change. The idea of bringing in new maps was definitely a surprise when I first found out, but I love these new maps; they're made with love and care and detail in each crevice and corner, and I think they have made a lovely addition to the game.

I really like the chocolate-y color of the new website. It makes me hungry, though. c: The other staffers and I were tossing around ideas for what we wanted the new forum to look like, and I'm very happy that we settled on this one.
I only miss those stats which showed how many peple were in certain maps.
This was a fun option, indeed. I don't know if we will be bringing it back or not, but some of the little stats/add-ons around the forum (such as being able to see who is viewing the same thread as you are) were neat options, and I'd like to think we might be bringing a few of these back at some point.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Felfonz on November 17, 2016, 02:16:52 am
I think FeralHeart is in a pretty good place. When I logged in after the update, I wasn't expecting the game to be so... different. New, even. I hadn't played for awhile before that, so I wasn't too shook up, but it was interesting. My only wish for this game would be the creation of some sort of in-game tutorial. You're completely left to figure out how the game works. That can be daunting for some people, seeing as the controls can come off as complex and the world is so big.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Pearbear on November 17, 2016, 02:59:10 am
Honestly, at first, I was super excited about the new update, because I definitely thought it was the change Feral-heart needed! But as time went on, I got to missing the old maps quite a bit. They were definitely not as detailed as our lovely new ones, but all of the old memories do kind of make me sad sometimes. But I still prefer the newer maps, really! They just feel more... 'appropriate', I feel. It makes role-playing feel more realistic & everything.
I haven't even been to all of the maps yet still, I think, haha. But I've gotten pretty used to most of the ones I usually sit around in. I think it's more difficult because there's more objects in the maps now, instead of significant features, like in the old maps, hehe.  :D
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 19, 2016, 06:27:39 am
I'm only "used" to the maps in the sense that I saw them nonstop during their progress however I am not necessarily "used" to the update yet.

I love the update very much but because I'm an old Feral Heart user I grew well established into the community and it's habits and niches from the old maps. The update has refreshed the community but also changed the old dynamic so it's a weird kind of new I'm still trying to get "used" to as I'm sure many others are too. Old users will probably take a while to feel "used" to it.

I'm also not "used" to not having certain map environments that we used to have (although I know those are due to come in potential later updates as the staff finds the time to devote and work on things)

Overall I'm not used to the update yet simply because it's still fairly new and immensely different from what an old FH user like me is familiar with. As the community finally settles into the new environments and sort their niches I'll once again feel more familiar and perhaps "used" to it all ^^
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: xXQueenXx on December 05, 2016, 03:21:01 pm
I don't like it tbh
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Kitsunez on December 06, 2016, 08:17:02 pm
I was so so so hyped when the update came out tbh. I was excited to explore, excited to see the new things, and overwhelmed by how much there was. I got used to it, and rather in love with it, after a few days. Not to mention I constantly explored each and every map so many times so I would know it just as well as the original maps. Now, yes, I do miss the old maps. In fact, I even redownloaded the old music for the nostalgia. I do miss the old maps, but that doesn't change my love for all of the new things.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: .Fallen-Kingdom. on December 06, 2016, 11:17:03 pm
I wasn't too excited about the update at first, but once I downloaded it and played it, my opinion changed.
The maps were beautiful and very well made by our wonderful staff. When I first spawned into the Lonely Cave and saw just the massive difference in that, that is when I got a lot more excited. Having new things in this game after playing it for 4 years is crazy. Yes, the old maps will be missed, but overall, I'm happy. Feral Heart needed this massive update, and I'm super glad the change happened.
No, it didn't take very long to get used to. Just within two or three days of the update, I was completely familiar with where the different maps and where everyone sort of gravitated to. Though, some might not like the change, I believe that it's nice and the mods did a very good job. ;D
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Wyldercat on December 08, 2016, 09:25:16 pm
For the most part, I believe I have...
Though I'll forever miss the old maps, I do enjoy the new ones a lot. All of the new maps, especially Chekira Valley and the Grove, are absolutely stunning. There's a lot of spaces to explore and I tend to discover something new that I haven't noticed before every time I enter one of the more detailed maps. On the contrary, it's still a bit... foreign to me. As used to the layout as I am, it still doesn't really feel like Feralheart to me. I admittedly miss the old simpler island structures of Bonfire and Lonely, and though it's not such a popular opinion, I really miss Last Cave and Atlantis. The vastness of Last Cave created such a unique aesthetic that's rarely seen especially in games like Feralheart, and it was a pretty common place to hang out with my dudes.
The new forum is still a bit heteroclit for me though. As much as I love the warm, chocolately feel, the layout doesn't quite feel like the old yellowy "island-like" feel of the old game. Which, is fitting, but it'll take some time for my brain to register it as the same site.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: TwistedSorrowzz on December 08, 2016, 10:59:03 pm
To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure.
Yet I miss the old maps, I feel like the new ones are more, Comforting?
I think the plains were too big to actually find people.
Apart from that I don't really miss them.
But the new Bonfire Island just doesn't feel, Quite right? I don't think it has much of a island feel to it, But hey, Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Morgra on December 09, 2016, 01:12:12 am
I admittedly miss the old simpler island structures of Bonfire and Lonely, and though it's not such a popular opinion, I really miss Last Cave and Atlantis. The vastness of Last Cave created such a unique aesthetic that's rarely seen especially in games like Feralheart, and it was a pretty common place to hang out with my dudes.

I'm also a fan of Last Cave. I liked how desolate it was and there always seemed to be interesting people to roleplay with there, or just to chat with! It was my creepin cave haha
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Rizzla on December 09, 2016, 02:30:19 am
Hm, well... I have and I haven't. I'll admit that I do miss the old maps a bit, especially the constant shenanigans of Bonfire and the roleplays in Fluorite that I used to watch sometimes. Yeah, they were rather plain and simple, but something about them just made me feel so at home. It kind of gave the game more of a chatroom feel to it, which was okay, seeing as how chatting is partially what the game was made for... the lack of detail in the environment may have made roleplaying less exciting, but surely it encouraged plenty of people to use their imagination more and get into mapmaking. Anyways, even if I do go on my nostalgic little rambles quite frequently I am just as grateful for the update, as it is a huge step in the right direction for this game and the staff deserve a lot of love for working so hard on it.

On the other hand I still have mixed feelings about the new forum... I kind of miss the old color scheme for some reason lol. I don't miss all the glitches though.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: SkylineThePuma on December 16, 2016, 10:33:58 pm
I really love the update, considering all the new and beautiful maps! I think this is a great place for future members to explore! I mean I miss the old maps, but to be honest, they weren't all that good and I'm glad that the staff showed that they can do better (I loved the old maps, but DAMN THE NEW ONES, they are GORGEOS!!!)
I still get lost but that's okay it's part of the fun XD I just miss the boring maps like Atlantis or Lost Cave (was that the name??) or South Pole, just because I loved the atmosphere but.. I mean you can so easily reproduce them AND make them better so I guess it's okay :'D

I've seen so amny hardcore old-school fans who made youtube videos just completely going savage on the game and I don't really that is fair, considering all the effort that has been put in and I think not even giving it a try (or chance), is REALLY ignorant of people!
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Lady_Alizarin on December 17, 2016, 09:40:49 pm
Yes. As soon as the new update happened, I fell in love with the new maps. The new maps have a more realistic feel to them as far as landscaping and objects go. There are a few old maps that I do miss since I've made so many memories in them, but now it's time to make new memories in the new maps.
Title: Re: Did you finaly get used to the 'new update'?
Post by: Chillaaja on December 24, 2016, 09:56:40 am
I have gotten used to it, though I doubt I'll ever learn how to find everything. My sense of direction was never any good, so I often get lost. But I like these maps better than the old ones! They are more detailed and beautiful, not to mention how much bigger they feel. This definitely enhances roleplay because there are so many extra nooks and crannies to find and explore. For example, I found Zama Grotto for the first time today and spend a good while exploring it.

Sometimes I miss the old game (Ascension Island in particular) but I'm happy it is in the past now. It's not a bad thing when games get updated, at least not when the update is this good.