Feral Heart

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Title: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on December 19, 2015, 10:02:34 pm
So the reason FH can't fully be altered is due to the original maker leaving and taking all the important files with him.

Why did he leave, when did he leave, and what motivated Red to take FH into his own paws?

I'm just interested in hearing the full story. :)
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Dex-Hart on December 19, 2015, 10:19:02 pm
This doesn't exactly belong in the Help section of the forums. It should probably go in the Game Discussion.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Preach on December 19, 2015, 10:23:48 pm
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Kovu hasn't been in communication with the staff in quite some time. It looks as though he is working on a Facebook game, however nobody on the staff has been able to confirm this. He just isn't talking with us anymore
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on December 19, 2015, 10:25:39 pm
Moving this to the game discussion board.

As for the answer as to why KovuLKD left, no one but him knows. He never gave an official statement.

Raz kept the server running because LKD never gave him word to shut it down and the staff continues to work with the game because we love the community and continue to see its potential even in LKD's absence.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Jango_Fett on December 19, 2015, 10:45:37 pm
who the hell knows


even the facebook game he had begun work on is for the most part broken, and he's only come back one 1/2 times to say something
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Preach on December 19, 2015, 11:19:42 pm
Has the staff ever consider making a sticky thread based on the creator's disappearance?
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: papayatoot on December 19, 2015, 11:53:49 pm
Yeah I think about this and people say "we can't get into contact with him" but like smh are y'all even trying? go call him up, call up his friends, knock on his doors (lmao jk)

But what I actually want to know is if the guy abandoned his game and didn't plan on returning or working on it ever again, why didn't he leave the source code so other people who still cared about it could? Or he could make a copy of the game so his original work could be saved and then another version could also be developed? Isn't it the same deal with IT? like come on if he had left the code, this came could literally be Aro'Kai.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on December 20, 2015, 01:14:47 am
I agree with papayatoot. The staff should make a better effort to contact him, if they haven't already. Keep trying. The source code is obviously a necessary piece of FH, and it could greatly help us expand.

Not trying to be pushy, but it would help. We can try lol??
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Preach on December 20, 2015, 01:22:37 am
I agree with papayatoot. The staff should make a better effort to contact him, if they haven't already. Keep trying. The source code is obviously a necessary piece of FH, and it could greatly help us expand.

Not trying to be pushy, but it would help. We can try lol??

I would agree but disagree at the same time. No matter how much the staff tries we can't push them to be better and expect  them to have the code. If the creator want to be stingy, let him be. There's no reason to hide the code - I agree, but it's his game. Y'all should be at least grateful he left the game opened. Point being, they can call me 24/7 and still get nothing good in return. However, they can try making their own?
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on December 20, 2015, 01:28:47 am
Yeah I think about this and people say "we can't get into contact with him" but like smh are y'all even trying? go call him up, call up his friends, knock on his doors (lmao jk)

But what I actually want to know is if the guy abandoned his game and didn't plan on returning or working on it ever again, why didn't he leave the source code so other people who still cared about it could? Or he could make a copy of the game so his original work could be saved and then another version could also be developed? Isn't it the same deal with IT? like come on if he had left the code, this came could literally be Aro'Kai.


I agree with papayatoot. The staff should make a better effort to contact him, if they haven't already. Keep trying. The source code is obviously a necessary piece of FH, and it could greatly help us expand.

Not trying to be pushy, but it would help. We can try lol??

Are you assuming we aren't trying hard enough? xD Cause it seems like you are.

 I've spoken directly with LKD already and even his friends and LKD has made it apparent that he is not parting with the source code. He hasn't made it clear why he doesn't want to give up the source code yet nor if he ever will. He is a busy man. He doesn't seem to have much interest in Feral Heart anymore. It's not the Feral Heart staffs' problem if he isn't decided with what to do with his game. We are just here keeping the community alive and running in his absence. We're not here to force him to do anything he doesn't want to do with his own game.

So yeah. Staff has made efforts to speak with him in all ways... It's KovuLKD who wants nothing to do with Feral Heart as of now. You guys are free to go try and reach him yourselves if you think it so necessary.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Ellen11v on December 20, 2015, 03:14:20 am
I dunno why he left, and losed interest to the incredible game he have created. But I think he's an incredible person for finding the ability and possibility to create such greatness.

Now I just got this question in me derpy brain. These titles that you notice before the login screen:
(http://i.imgur.com/m7LpyW4.png)
Yes, these.
Are these programs, or maybe companies that probably still exists, which KovuLKD worked with/used to create this fantastic game?
Maybe, if all of us Feral Heart people, tried to be like KovuLKD, use these, and create a whole new game like Feral Heart?
I am defenitely positive, that we all know there's for example Ringo and Delay, who can make meshes and items, and probably models, and Bawfle could be an incredible concept art artist, and, Brokami, yea, many of us floofs know how much of a computer genious that floof is! Brokami created a whole Feral Heart mod by himself which the whole FH community seems to highly appreciate, Brokami could be a good developer for the new Feral Heart game, he could help the whole FH community create a whole new FH game if he wanted to!
Do you guys know what I mean?
Please tell me this is a great possibility. O_o I dream big sometimes.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: papayatoot on December 20, 2015, 03:36:58 am
and the rest of us who aren't artists or game designers raise money for a kickstarter! Yeah, it's totally possible, but the staff would all have to be down for it. They could put together a team of concept artists and animators and we could knock it out by next year. Warriorstrike the forum ninja is probably going to see this in about .0002 seconds, so we'll see.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: papayatoot on December 20, 2015, 03:39:38 am
Yeah I think about this and people say "we can't get into contact with him" but like smh are y'all even trying? go call him up, call up his friends, knock on his doors (lmao jk)

But what I actually want to know is if the guy abandoned his game and didn't plan on returning or working on it ever again, why didn't he leave the source code so other people who still cared about it could? Or he could make a copy of the game so his original work could be saved and then another version could also be developed? Isn't it the same deal with IT? like come on if he had left the code, this came could literally be Aro'Kai.


I agree with papayatoot. The staff should make a better effort to contact him, if they haven't already. Keep trying. The source code is obviously a necessary piece of FH, and it could greatly help us expand.

Not trying to be pushy, but it would help. We can try lol??

Are you assuming we aren't trying hard enough? xD Cause it seems like you are.

 I've spoken directly with LKD already and even his friends and LKD has made it apparent that he is not parting with the source code. He hasn't made it clear why he doesn't want to give up the source code yet nor if he ever will. He is a busy man. He doesn't seem to have much interest in Feral Heart anymore. It's not the Feral Heart staffs' problem if he isn't decided with what to do with his game. We are just here keeping the community alive and running in his absence. We're not here to force him to do anything he doesn't want to do with his own game.

So yeah. Staff has made efforts to speak with him in all ways... It's KovuLKD who wants nothing to do with Feral Heart as of now. You guys are free to go try and reach him yourselves if you think it so necessary.

I was just rambling playfully. I didn't mean that staff wasn't trying; I know that they have and still are. I was just illustrating my enthusiasm for said source code X3
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on December 20, 2015, 03:51:11 am
You know I like all of your attitudes but to be honest I can't speak for the rest of the staff. We are a small team of mostly old busy folks. I don't know how possible it would be for us to just whip up a new game from scratch but I'm not saying that it hasn't been considered either ^^ For the time being though Feral Heart still has a close place in our hearts and we intend to stick loyally by the community and maintain Feral Heart for however long that we can. There is no sure answer as to what awaits in the future but who knows maybe we could consider the development of a new project one day. I'm not going to gurantee anything though, wouldn't want to get anyone overly excited when no such plans have been made yet if at all. We do appreciate your interest and that you guys would support us if the project did arise.

Speaking for myself, I truly would love to see Feral Heart evolve further even if in the form of a new game with its likeness ^^
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Ellen11v on December 20, 2015, 04:06:41 am
You know I like all of your attitudes but to be honest I can't speak for the rest of the staff. We are a small team of mostly old busy folks. I don't know how possible it would be for us to just whip up a new game from scratch but I'm not saying that it hasn't been considered either ^^ For the time being though Feral Heart still has a close place in our hearts and we intend to stick loyally by the community and maintain Feral Heart for however long that we can. There is no sure answer as to what awaits in the future but who knows maybe we could consider the development of a new project one day. I'm not going to gurantee anything though, wouldn't want to get anyone overly excited when no such plans have been made yet if at all. We do appreciate your interest and that you guys would support us if the project did arise.

Speaking for myself, I truly would love to see Feral Heart evolve further even if in the form of a new game with its likeness ^^
Thank you, Sura. <3 It's good to see that you like how I'm thinking. I also like what you say. :)
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on December 20, 2015, 04:16:15 am
I realized I came off that way, but I didn't mean to.

What would be the point of him keeping it? it sounds like you're defending him when there's no good reason to be keeping the code for himself. if he's not going to do anything more with FH, he should at least take the time to let the community grow elsewhere.

Yes I am grateful the game still exists, but it sounds selfish and stubborn to me. No offence.

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I support you Ellen! Wow, that sounds like an amazing idea! What animals would we use however, and would it be apporaite to make it so similar to FH, despite the fact the staff don't own it? I like FH how it is, and I don't know if I'd want to venture away from it. But great idea!
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Queen_Innocent on December 20, 2015, 04:24:35 am
I realized I came off that way, but I didn't mean to.

What would be the point of him keeping it? it sounds like you're defending him when there's no good reason to be keeping the code for himself. if he's not going to do anything more with FH, he should at least take the time to let the community grow elsewhere.

Yes I am grateful the game still exists, but it sounds selfish and stubborn to me. No offence.

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I support you Ellen! Wow, that sounds like an amazing idea! What animals would we use however, and would it be apporaite to make it so similar to FH, despite the fact the staff don't own it? I like FH how it is, and I don't know if I'd want to venture away from it. But great idea!

I'd think about making it really similar, except for makings add-ons and fixing bugs that everyone's been groaning about since day one. I'd think it mildly appropriate, and the staff may get jobs on the improved FH if it would work.

But, with all things, opinions count. c;
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Ellen11v on December 20, 2015, 04:29:35 am
It was mostly a big question about what those titles/companies on the screenshot were about, but Thank you, I appreciated it! :)
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: RaventheVerewolf on December 20, 2015, 05:32:01 am
To be fair to KovuLKD, if I put the time and effort into making a game, I sure wouldn't want to hand off my code
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on December 20, 2015, 11:50:50 am
I realized I came off that way, but I didn't mean to.

What would be the point of him keeping it? it sounds like you're defending him when there's no good reason to be keeping the code for himself. if he's not going to do anything more with FH, he should at least take the time to let the community grow elsewhere.

Yes I am grateful the game still exists, but it sounds selfish and stubborn to me. No offence.

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Ah yes I totally understand your feelings. I don't know his reasons for keeping the source code either. Maybe he just doesn't want to feel like he is giving up on Feral Heart even if he has lost interest. He did put a lot of effort into his game so even still it may be hard with him to accept the concept of conpletely parting with his material and giving someone else control and say over it. Or perhaps KovuLKD is unsure as to whether he wants to return to Feral Heart or not. Then there's also the idea that maybe he thinks that no one else should have it because they may change the game in a way that he dislikes or strays from his original vision.

Some bad folks try to spread rumors that its Raz but when you really use logic then why would he allow Raz to continue running the game and not ask him to shut it down in the first place? Others will make up lies and say it's because he never wanted moderators on Feral Heart, another lie which he himself stated. I'm sure LKD has some reason for keeping his source still. I do wish he would be more open with the staff with it though. I feel like Feral Heart has a lot of wasted potential because of this. I've tried to reason with him and some of his close friends on numerous occasions but they all really are hard to even talk to or reach in the first place. When you do catch them they avoid delvining deep into any Feral Heart conversation or source code stuff. It just seems like they've moved on from Feral Heart or have thrown it in the back burner for now.

I honestly can say we've tried everything to get the source code even so much as offering him payment but the man really doesn't want to part with it yet if at all. Regardless of how much we feel and know that Feral Heart deserves updates and fixes we can't force LKD to hand over the code. We can all just hope that one day he will change his mind for the better. Until then we staff will continue to stand by what's left of his creation and keep the community alive with or without updates.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on December 20, 2015, 06:50:04 pm
Sweet! Maybe he will idk ?? If I were him though and I had no more interest in this game, I'd give the code up but make the staff and future staff swear not to venture too far from the original concept. But that's just me.

Maybe in the future we can develop a new game similar to FH? It would be a large project but it would be so fun, and in the end it'd be amazing, I'm sure. :)
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: ArizonaRanger on December 21, 2015, 06:40:45 pm
Yeah, that would be pretty fun. And I wouldn't think anyone would be that protective of something they have no interest in. Kinda weird to me. XD
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LeesiGalaxy on December 24, 2015, 10:44:49 am
*Old lady voice.*

I joined December 24th, 2011, that's four years ago today! A friend begged me to join, so, I did. I was lucky enough to join on the day that LKD gave the community wings for Christmas! What an exciting day, my friend was so excited, and I was too! Even though I hadn't know a time before that we didn't have wings, heh.

Anyway, a couple days after that came LKD's last update on the game (at least, one that he made mention of on the bo. I was young, I've never really browsed the forums (as you can see, I have no floof-o-meter or really... any posts). I just played the game, role played, join packs (Vs, Battalions, it was a grand ol' time), I spent all my free time in game. I really couldn't have given two short and curlies about checking the news and such.

Buuuuut I started to notice after a while there were no updates, bug fixes, etc. I wondered why Kovu sir stopped posting in the little side box. By the time I realized he was gone, it'd been two years. Which is sad to be honest. My friends even teased me that I brought bad luck upon the game (which was just a joke of course). XDD Anyway, I've been waiting quietly in the shadows, lurking on FH every so often. Sometimes I attempted to rejoin old groups of mine, but it's difficult for me to stick around most of the time (since my interest in different things rises and falls like a flood). Not to mention the fact that many of my old friends are long since gone, and finding a literate pack or pride that has a long-term goal set in mind is like pulling teeth! Perhaps I'm being too picky, heh.. Today was one of the days I decided to pop on the forum, completely forgetting that this is my FH birthday, yay me!

I thought that eventually LKD would come back. *More old lady voice.* I've waited so long! But alas, he never has, but you know what? I think it's AMAZING that the mods have stuck around for the love of this game and community. Things have been difficult on them, I'm sure of it. Having the source code yanked out from underneath them, unable to sate their users' demands for bug-fixes and updates. I bet it's akin to having a child asking for food, but having none to give, and that's sad.

But nonetheless, here we all are. The mods are the only reason why this game is still on the radar, and for that I think they deserve all the love and appreciation that we all have to give! They didn't have to keep it going, but they did, and boy, I sure am thankful. So even if none of them see this, I just want them to know that as a long-term member, I really, really appreciate you! Even if I don't play all the time, coming back to FH floods me with nothing but fond memories, and I love you all for it so much!



I saw mention of making a new game, and I think that is a wonderful idea! While I'm not familiar with game mechanics and my art can be pretty rough, I would support it all the way. The makers of Arokai are making slow progress, but last month they added a multi-species demo. They could potentially be of interest to any one of you to get behind. I will say however that the progress is very slow, and they do take moderately long hiatuses every so often. They have not given a release date and refuse to, which is understandable (however frustrating it can be when you're so excited for it!) The game will have NPC's and a plot, but I do believe you can just role play on your own. Here is there official forum: http://arokai.proboards.com/ (http://arokai.proboards.com/)



Let LKD keep his source code; we have a good thing going here, with a great community and benevolent mods. While he may have given us the beauty that is FH, you, me, the mods; everyone made it what it is, and that, I think, is what counts.

On a side note, Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you guys! I really hope it's wonderful.


Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Ellen11v on December 24, 2015, 12:14:54 pm
I've read all of your text, Heather. I agree with everything, and I must say I admire your effort to what you've told us. Very detailed, and I understand it all. It's like you could've of become a staff member, as mature and nice you are. :)
And also, I'm an old member too. My FH's 4th Birthday will be the 6th January. My FH is almost as old as yours, you're 12-13 days older. :)
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on December 24, 2015, 02:05:54 pm
Very kind words indeed Heather, the staff appreciate that very much <3
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LeesiGalaxy on December 24, 2015, 09:13:37 pm
I know I wrote a lot, so I appreciate that you wrote it! I guess I kind of poured my heart out, now that I reread it, whoopsies!  Thank you, Ellen, that was very kind of you to say! If I had the attention span and the dedication of these mods, maybe. ;)
Us old farts gotta stick together, man, I'm tellin' ya!

And you are all very welcome. <3
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on December 27, 2015, 06:38:59 pm
I found FH from my neighbor when I lived in a rental. She was 7 years old or so, running around on her own map. I thought the character-making part was amazing, and I was instantly interested. A few months later I caught registration open and I joined! Ever since its been fun! Though I did grow bored of it, I left recently. I couldn't find a better animal MMROPG game so I came back, but I can't be as active anymore. Sadly that's why I can't RP as much... grrr !!
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Axel_VIII on January 02, 2016, 12:31:35 am
I agree with papayatoot. The staff should make a better effort to contact him, if they haven't already. Keep trying. The source code is obviously a necessary piece of FH, and it could greatly help us expand.

Not trying to be pushy, but it would help. We can try lol??

This could probably help fix up FH! You know... after what those hackers did and all...
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: XxInsaneAsylumxX on January 02, 2016, 01:32:24 am
Somewhere I heard the staff members drove KovuLKD off. He apparently got fed up with it all, and abandoned the community.
Now, I'm not saying that's the truth, but the staff do have some flaws. I'm not bashing the staff either, they're busy people who try to keep everything in order. I respect that.
But I take everything into consideration, keeping an open mind. But the whole thing is a mystery, so who can really say?
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on January 02, 2016, 02:12:16 am
Somewhere I heard the staff members drove KovuLKD off. He apparently got fed up with it all, and abandoned the community. 

As I said before don't believe rumors you hear outside. Only KovuLKD knows why he left Feral Heart and he never gave an official statement suggesting such anywhere. Staff haven't driven him out. He is still able to log on to his accounts and actively engage with the community. He left on his on whim.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on January 03, 2016, 02:20:38 am
Eh, I don't think it matters truly why he left anymore. The fact is he isn't here and now we're stuck with this source code problem, which could help the game progress. I'm going to stick with the idea of a new game, and hopefully we get enough people to help us do that!
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Echoing harmony on January 03, 2016, 04:01:49 am
Eh, I don't think it matters truly why he left anymore. The fact is he isn't here and now we're stuck with this source code problem, which could help the game progress. I'm going to stick with the idea of a new game, and hopefully we get enough people to help us do that!
Aye, that's a great idea, I'm working a anthro online game that has stories and stuff. But it does not seem so FH-y, besides the character creation and map-making. Then again, this game's code is only 2% finished. :/
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: ritat on January 03, 2016, 11:23:20 am
I will be honest here, but we don't really need Kovu to run this game anymore because we have the staff and Raz and us keeping it alive! We should start appreciating what they are doing for us, rather than looking at the past and seeing the small things that we lost. We have had at least a few changes on the site after he left but even if the game didn't, people are loving it because of who this community is. We are giving a lot of ideas in and supporting them too to make everything happen, that's what we're also here for. There are so many things that we might have done that Kovu didn't, like friendships and memories! He had a reason to leave, and in the end if someone makes a decision like his, he is leaving amazing people behind and memories. So why question so much, rather than seeing what we have now? :3

I do agree with all of your lovley comments but we just have to let him go. Think about it, who knows what he is thinking now. If he did not put the effort to come back or will or even thought about how we are feeling, then what is the point of caring about him continuesly? There are just some things in life we need to let go, and this is an example, and it is probably to show us that we are capable of doing more than he did. Here are a few reasons why we don't need him:

- Our community did not shrink into pieces after he left, it actually grew.
- Our staff did not become depressed after he left, they actually became happier for moving on.
- This game did not die after he left, because the staff lifted it for us and that is enough.
- And I think that this community isn't ashamed that we don't have him, he should be ashamed for leaving us.

I just had to say this, because I have seen many threads talk about this along with rants and I had to say something but I kept it in. There is no purpose anymore, all that matters is that we are happy! I hope this is understood. Thanks to the staff for giving us every security and care that we need to it's tip, look at how much this game has grown because of you. Some people might not know that Kovu has built it along with you, and are still proud and happy to be here. Don't look at the bad things that people will throw at your face, because you do have a big responsibilty to take care for hundreds of users which is mouth opening! :)

Talking about this is getting us no where when you see it now, but it is just making at think and think more about it. It's best to not make complaints now, because we don't know what happening in the future. This might be the best game ever, or a disaster (I'm sure it won't!). You don't know how I feel right now, it just went all out and I know I wrote a little too much but I think when people read it, it might be worth it. This will give some people realization, because they should know.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on January 05, 2016, 07:00:32 pm
Amazing comment. I entirely agree.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: ritat on January 05, 2016, 09:13:03 pm
Amazing comment. I entirely agree.

Thanks. <3 As always, we have to see the bright side! :)
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Skullfrost on January 10, 2016, 09:17:11 am
There was a group on Tumblr who were going to remake FH entirely, with a new handmade source and everything, but Kovu actually shut it down for some reason.

So... he doesn't want FH to be improved, apparently, and is entirely against it getting any improvement.

However, there's also a new FH section on KITO- apparently RedEye had been given an earlier version of the FH source by LKD himself and is refining it, and will probably be releasing it to the public... so maybe a new FH is still possible.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: ritat on January 10, 2016, 10:35:49 am
There was a group on Tumblr who were going to remake FH entirely, with a new handmade source and everything, but Kovu actually shut it down for some reason.

So... he doesn't want FH to be improved, apparently, and is entirely against it getting any improvement.

However, there's also a new FH section on KITO- apparently RedEye had been given an earlier version of the FH source by LKD himself and is refining it, and will probably be releasing it to the public... so maybe a new FH is still possible.

That's actually weird because if he doesn't want to improve anything in the original one, then what's the point of making a new one? I have a feeling that he didn't retire from FH, there might of been something bothering him here but didn't tell anyone, but ignored everyone. The reason to this is because he is still launching out new servers of impressive title, and most of them are under construction at the moment like Isles of Eventide. When I look at some rants and arguments in the past made in a thread, I start to realise that he might be thinking that the staff team are not enough to help and didn't take their caring into consideration, which results him into thinking that they don't appreciate his work. If he really retired, then he wouldn't be launching other IT servers. But I am also suspecting something else.

None of the server's websites mention anything about Feralheart and I have a feeling he has spoken to the staff members there about what he has done or felt, I am not saying this has happened, but might of.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: G4RG0YLE on January 10, 2016, 10:41:11 am
The reason to this is because he is still launching out new servers of impressive title, and most of them are under construction at the moment like Isles of Eventide.

Isles of Eventide is in no alliance with KovuLKD and never has been since they began making their own games. IoE is not an IT server anymore, it is an entirely new game that is being made from scratch. Their old IT server was Sanctum of Eventide, and because the Staff of that server now believe they're capable of making their own game, they've moved on from it and went on with their plans.
I have my doubts that KovuLKD would have ever felt like the rest of the Staff didn't appreciate his work. Instead of leaving, Kovu could've easily removed them from their position, so no I don't actually think it cold have been anything to do with the Staff team in general. It just seems like Kovu must have liked FH how it is now and up and left due to not wanting any further updates. Sad really, FH would be all the more amazing to have had more put into the game.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: ritat on January 10, 2016, 11:01:40 am
The reason to this is because he is still launching out new servers of impressive title, and most of them are under construction at the moment like Isles of Eventide.

Isles of Eventide is in no alliance with KovuLKD and never has been since they began making their own games. IoE is not an IT server anymore, it is an entirely new game that is being made from scratch. Their old IT server was Sanctum of Eventide, and because the Staff of that server now believe they're capable of making their own game, they've moved on from it and went on with their plans.
I have my doubts that KovuLKD would have ever felt like the rest of the Staff didn't appreciate his work. Instead of leaving, Kovu could've easily removed them from their position, so no I don't actually think it cold have been anything to do with the Staff team in general. It just seems like Kovu must have liked FH how it is now and up and left due to not wanting any further updates. Sad really, FH would be all the more amazing to have had more put into the game.

Oh yes, my bad! x3 Sanctum of Eventide, you're right. And that just means he only cared about the game rather than the people, which isn't a very good thing. Just imagine you're working on a project with a group of people and you are the person who does most of the work, and suddenly you leave? If that was the reason then I would be disappointed at him but this also proves my point, that he ignored how people would feel and just left. If he really cared about the people, he would of at least handed the source code and said "I must go, but you can continue the upcoming updates." Now that my friends, is an example of how he could of left.

But in the end, we must move on and appreciate everything that we have.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: LordSuragaha on January 10, 2016, 03:19:22 pm
There was a group on Tumblr who were going to remake FH entirely, with a new handmade source and everything, but Kovu actually shut it down for some reason.

So... he doesn't want FH to be improved, apparently, and is entirely against it getting any improvement.

However, there's also a new FH section on KITO- apparently RedEye had been given an earlier version of the FH source by LKD himself and is refining it, and will probably be releasing it to the public... so maybe a new FH is still possible.

I had seen the whole Kito FH thing and to be honest I don't see any true good coming from it xD They're claiming that they're going to release some version of the FH source code and even if they do do that you can all just wave good bye to Feral Heart as you know it. Feral Heart is just going to turn into Impressive Title again lol. The community will be split apart amongst numerous tiny servers and then these communities will start having rivalries of which community/game/staff is better blah blah blah. Not to mention you'll have inexperienced folks making servers who are unable to handle their communities need for aid with trouble shooting etc so you'll have people complaining how they can't get help and how terrible the game is etc. If that does happen you can all thank immature, prideful, and greedy folks who can't work together under one community to improve a single game. Oh my this does sound so much like what originally happened with IT. You're lucky if an Impressive Title server can manage even 100 loyal users in their game at any given time, yet alone manage their game for more than a year. Sadly most Impressive Title servers are a joke. Impressive Title now of days isn't even a shadow of its former self due to how broken that community is. The game itself has also been totally twisted up from its creators original vision.

All I care about is LKD's opinion on FH. What does LKD want and think. I'm curious did he give RedEye permission to "refine" or touch his codes in general? If LKD has been so against people like the Tumblr group starting a new FH then why would he let them edit his code yet alone release it publically? There's a difference between LKD giving his code to a friend for safe keeping and giving his code for fiddling.

I don't want to hear from middle men anymore but rather LKD himself. It doesn't take hours for him to simply pop by and say "Hey guys! Here are my plans for FH, etc etc. Am I coming back? etc etc." I find it incredibly careless that he hasn't bothered to address his game's loyal fandom especially when he knows all the confusion the community has had about his where abouts and his game. Anyone who truly cares about their "fans" and appreciates them would care enough to at least keep them updated on things, they don't just up and disappear and become impossible to reach. It's really sad how he has left his community... a community that still continues to support his broken game since 2011. Shameful. Everyone will make excuses that he's gone off to work but as I said we staff work and go to school and can still make time for a community that isn't even our responsibility. It does not even take 5 minutes to show some care sometimes. LKD is still welcome here and no one ever pushed him out. I've reached out to him in many ways too and all he does is make excuses and disappear. It's a childish game and it's the community that suffers because of it.


Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Skullfrost on January 10, 2016, 08:07:56 pm
While yes, I do understand that if a new FH source was released publically then there would be many people trying to make their own servers, and there would probably be a lot of bad ones- however there will likely also be good ones.

Also remember that this version of FH has many loyal members who I am sure would still stick by here- and if you guys got a hold of a copy of the source from KITO, you could update this FH- so good things could possibly come from it.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: AutumnTheWulf on January 10, 2016, 09:20:51 pm
As we all know, Kovu has the source code. And to be honest I think It's a good thing that he is not giving it away. Like Sura said, many things could happen and we sure don't want for Feral Heart to end up splitting apart as IT did with It's many servers.
I do see how we could do something with the maps in Feral Heart. This idea has been in my mind for a while now, but I wasn't entirely sure If I should share it with all of you because I wasn't exactly sure how you would react to that.

I think our Staff team maybe one day could actually make another public map for us players. As you see, if you download a map from someone, the portal will be shown in Cape of Distant Worlds. So, with good advertising from players and Staff team I believe we could have one more public map added to Feral Heart community where we could play and chat as we do in Bonfire, South Pole and other FH original maps.
Of course I don't believe the map would 'come to life' so soon even with players playing in it, as much as the other original maps do, but still, people will probably hang out in it, rp and do stuff they usually do here in Feral Heart.

But anyways, that's just my idea and of course you don't have to agree with it if you don't want to. c:
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on January 13, 2016, 12:24:02 am
Okay let's hope that doesn't happen, Sura. xD
I wasn't around when IT was running smoothly, like I said I found Fh from a friend. I'd never even heard of it before!

I would hate it if that actually happened and FH got screwed up like that. This is the only MMORPG game I like, and I need to socialize >8U

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Good idea, Autumn! That could very well work like item/marking packs work. Eventually someone makes a really good one and then we all use it and pass along the news. FH is such a "together" community I don't think it would take too long to do.

Whether the staff agree with that or not, idk.

Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: itsmichael on January 18, 2016, 04:42:55 pm
 I wouldn't want anything to happen to feralheart. I think it is good how it is, I mean of course theres always bad players but they come in every game and there's lots of staff to ban those people.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Morgra on January 20, 2016, 05:11:29 am
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: PartyyRockinn on January 20, 2016, 05:11:05 pm
While it would give us a chance to update the game a bit, I think not having Kovu around is a good thing. He obviously didn't care enough about us to stay around. But look at us now! We are doing wonderful without him- still thriving. Though I would like to know a reason as to why he left, I don't think we necessarily need him! Look at all the progress we've made! I have a lot of fun with this game and though I would like to see some updates, I'm always gonna stick with it. He's missing out on meeting such wonderful people in this great community we have.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allosauria- on January 21, 2016, 09:32:02 am
Erm, no one knows.
Edit:
On updates, it says Kov so i think he writes the updates up.
Title: Re: Why did he go?
Post by: Allari101 on January 22, 2016, 03:09:33 am
Glad to see we still have some hopeful users out there and it's not just me :D