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I was thinking about the 'What-If' threads that Sura made, and I've got a sorta 'What-If' of my own.
What if Feralheart was a game that you had to buy in stores?
Similar to the Sims games, you would have to go into a store like Walmart and buy the game there, then go and install it on your computer. (Let's pretend registration would be open all the time, since it wouldn't make much sense for it to be closed in this situation.)
My questions are:
If you saw this game in stores and hadn't known about it, do you think that you would think about buying it?
How much do you think Feralheart would cost if it was in stores?
Would you buy Feralheart in its current state, or would you only buy it if there were updates?
Do you think Feralheart would have more or less members than it does being a game you can get online? How different do you think the community would be?
Would Feralheart be worth buying?
If you have any other questions that you think people should answer if FH was a game in stores, I'll add it ^^
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So, what do think about if Feralheart was a game in-stores? What would happen?
NOTE: I do not think that you should pay to play Feralheart, or that it will ever be that way. It is a WHAT-IF question.
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Ahh very interesting. To be honest if Feral Heart was in game in stores I would definitely prefer that the game had more content before buying it. Feral Heart works great the way it does now since it's free and even with limited capabilities the fact that it's free makes that tolerable but if the game was for purchase in the state that it is now I probably wouldn't rush to purchase it. It would also depend on what the game was for example: PC or console. Perhaps if the game was on say Xboxlive it would make it more interesting since you could use the online capabilities to make rping more interesting etc as well as the possibility for downloadable content... If it was for purchase on Xboxlive I would probably consider purchasing it.
Even with it's lack of more interesting content Feral Heart is still a unique game type with great potential so perhaps it would have a solid fandom even if for cash. How big the fandom would be up to whether the game was made into a PC or console game in my opinion. It's possible that with the promotion of a larger system like a console it could get more attention and gain a larger fan group then it does have now.
As for how much it would cost that's a tough one. My guess would be probably around 20-30$.
The game would still be worth buying simply because there's a chance for downloadable content & individually made custom content as well as mods etc.
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I hardly but a game, and i cannot pay for things on online stores so most likely wont be here. Unless the game its 2-3 dollars.
I would pay as much as $8 if the game were with updates and stuff.
FeralHeat would have much less members, unless paying could lead in to updates and more stuff, then the game would grow.
I though about that before, but Feral Heart cannot be sold or not even receive donations due the licence of the libraries it uses.
as a fan of felines and canines, if i saw Feral Heart in a store, i would put an eye on it several times.
(Sura dont you think 20-30 is too much?, at least for here in mexico)
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I don't think 20-30$ would be too much. 19.99 is the cost of most Sims 3 expansion packs, and I think most games fall around there. Minecraft costs about 27 dollars, but maybe for Feralheart around there would be a bit too much. I'd go maybe 15-20 bucks at the most.
I agree, if Feralheart was in-stores it would have to have more features and updates constantly.
Though I do think that if FH wasn't online, there would be less members posting on the forums, and I think that some of them would be very rude and that Feralheart would get much more hate.
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That indeed would be interesting to see! I ALWAYS look for games to which you are the animal. Especially with canines and such. If I saw Feral Heart in stores, I'd definitely jump to buy it. The game might have a smaller member number, but simply because younger players probably wouldn't have free access to it. I think that for Feral Heart to be a popular game which people buy, it would have to have more content in it before release. Just small updates here and there to make it to player liking. Just simple things like more maps, markings, and prey. I do definitely and whole-heartedly believe I would take interest and most likely buy Feral Heart.
As Sura stated before me, seeing it on other consoles would be interesting. Xbox would be really cool, because of a change of controls- and downloadable content. Downloading items and such would be cool. (If you have the correct version)I also think it would be really fun to Skype whilst playing Feral Heart. Maybe even a capability to use a microphone while playing? That would be amazing. I think for a game like that, it would run anywhere from 10-25 US dollars. I'd definitely save up for a game like that.
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This is a very interesting topic. As Lordy said, I'd like to see more content in the game before purchasing it. Maybe stuff like more models, chats, new running/swimming animations, way more actions, etc. If FeralHeart was in stores and I didn't know about it, I would probably search about it online. After all, I would never overlook a game with wolves and lions in it before searching about it. But, I digress; Let's say that FeralHeart was in stores exactly the way it is right now. It couldn't be worth more than $10. But that $10 would've been well spent, considering the lovely staff team, and all my friends I've made. It would so be worth it for me.
If the game was available on XBox One or the PS4, downloading items would be much faster. No more invisible items :D But I doubt the game would last long or even be playable on console, if you consider the game genre.
It's an MMORPG. Let me outline that last bit. MMORPG.
It would take forever to role play, it would be so boring. Unless of course, you had a keyboard hooked up to the console. But then that would take away the idea of a console game in the first place. So no, defiantly not fit for a console.
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I think it'd be a bit strange, honestly. (But yes, definitely worth the buy). But, like what Stargazer said, it probably wouldn't be fit for a console unless there's a keyboard. I think I would definitely buy it, though, since I love games where you role play as an animal. I think I'd buy it right off the bat no matter what the cost (Hey, that college savings needs busted into a some point).
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I would cry. :D
If it was right now and I didn't have FH I would absolutely cry cause we need to save money at the point. But it'll probably have less members, would be worth the buy, and I wouldn't like the game as much. :D
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I would throw my computer out a window.
I'm sorry but...... I'm a bit of a stick in the mud when it comes to money and spending it.
I'd, probably not buy it, since I have other more 'Important' things to use my money on then just a Roleplaying game.
Sorry but it's true.
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If feral heart was paid i'm sure it would be dead, since this game isn't good enough to be worth buying, probably that's the reason why Feral Heart is free. (I'm not saying FH is bad.)
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If FH needed to be bought.. No. I'm sorry, but it's not going to happen.
In the state where it's in, as several had said, I just don't think it would be worth it. There haven't been updates in years, what updates there have been have usually been in forums, or I haven't noticed.
But I do believe if it was a tangible game in stores, there would be more players, being that the registration couldn't just be flipped off like a switch, due to people actually paying to get the game.
And fortunately to the consumer it would probably be cheap. (If it is the same as the game it is now, it would be around nine dollars. Around the same price of a used, and to no offense, cheesy, game. Like one of those glitchy Harry Potter Nintendo DS remakes.)
But it wouldn't honestly be worth buying. Most I think would ignore it, although there would be more members-- forcing updates and such so that the servers can hold a larger number of people. And there would be upgrades to some of the codes so that it would be of a higher quality. (Along perhaps with several server additions, like those in WoW.) Which might expand the business, so that eventually after it has been out for quite a while, it would be better and more noteworthy than when it first came out.
But still, being there is no purpose to this game other than communication- it would be highly ignored. And I wouldn't touch it, being that I'm eating dirt and ramen noodles, and can't even buy a good pair of shoes.
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To be quite honest with you, I would probably not go for it. Sure enough I'd register on the forums but I would steer clear of ever buying the game. All the awesome and worthwhile games are for free so....
Hmmm, I am also lacking money to be able to go and buy games online. Its not like I've own a bank or something, to be spending my money on just anything. But.... If I was going to buy the game or let's say I happened to have enough money to buy 1 game, I'd sure buy Feral Heart however I'd first check if it was worth buying. I'd see how many downloads it has, how many users bothered to buy it and most of all if the staff were active. Then I would proceed with buying it.
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I think I don't necro this thread? xD My answers (I will be honest):
1. If you saw this game in stores and hadn't known about it, do you think that you would think about buying it?
- Ok. If I saw this game in stores, I will actually go and take a look for what is the game and etc, cause I like felines and canines.. and lions. <3 But, I don't think I will be buying it, since I don't use the game often and the roleplaying.. to switch languages it's not so easy, so maybe I will not buy the game. But if there were updates that makes the game more interesting, maybe I would think about buying it.
2. How much do you think Feralheart would cost if it was in stores?
- How much FeralHeart will cost if it was in stores.. hm, really good question. Maybe around 10-15 USD?
3. Do you think Feralheart would have more or less members than it does being a game you can get online?
- There will be less member, but that doesn't mean FeralHeart is a terrible game (NO!!!). But in this community, there will be so many cool and funny floofs, even if FeralHeart is not a game that you can get online.
4. Would Feralheart be worth buying?
- Hmm... maybe. I'm not really sure what to say to answer this question..
Anyway, this topic is interesting. It attracts my attention. +floof for making this topic
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Bumping this since I thought that this was an interesting topic. I updated the main post a little, with some updated questions and stuff. c:
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If you saw this game in stores and hadn't known about it, do you think that you would think about buying it?
Yes, I love games with animals.
How much do you think Feralheart would cost if it was in stores?
15-25 bucks.
Would you buy Feralheart in its current state, or would you only buy it if there were updates?
I would if it was updated.
Do you think Feralheart would have more or less members than it does being a game you can get online? How different do you think the community would be?
Very different, I would think maybe the game would be in a better state with more staff and a smooth server.
Would Feralheart be worth buying?
Yes.
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I genuinely like this topic for a few reasons, one of them may be because it makes you really think about how much Feral Heart means to you. .
-If you saw this game in stores and hadn't known about it, do you think that you would think about buying it?-
If I saw something lion/wolf related for a game, I would probably glue my eyes to it. I wouldn't buy it (especially if it was pricy) without knowing more details about the game, so I would probably go home and do some research on it. Check out the website (if one was created), look at the reviews, see what else I could find. After a while, though, I'd probably end up getting so curious, I would just buy it anyways.
-How much do you think Feralheart would cost if it was in stores?-
My guess would be around 20-30$, as previously said before me. I suppose it all depends on the game's features, updates, and multiplayer interaction, but it seems like a decent price for a game such as it is.
-Would you buy Feralheart in its current state, or would you buy it if there were updates?-
As it is now would be just fine.
-Do you think Feralheart would have more or less members than it does being a game you can get online? How different do you think the community would be?-
Fewer. As an online game, people are able to tell their friends about Feral Heart, and they're able to create an account in a matter of seconds (Assuming Registrations are open.) There's no hassle about money (assuming the game was free) so people may be more likely to download on-sight. I can't determine how the community would be different/similar, because it would be a whole-different playing field. There may be less "spam" accounts, because it would require payment from users, but as for the community as a whole, it's really hard to tell.
-Would Feralheart be worth buying?-
It depends. If the creator/publishers offered a free trial/demo, I might delve into it. If I liked the demo version, I might buy it. If I knew that Feralheart would be a great game as it is now, I definitely would, but I wouldn't have any way of knowing beforehand, so I can't say for sure.
For most of the questions, I answered based on Feralheart starting out as a game requiring payment. If the game were how it is now, accessible without payment, and then suddenly were thrown into costly requirements from the users willing to pay, that would be a slightly different story.
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Wow.. What a topic. Of Feral Heart had to be bought..
Hm.. I'd have to go with what Sura said. It all just depends on the platform. If it were to be released on xboxlive, I would more than likely buy it, but it would need a regular flow of updates and downloadable content. It could make for an interesting addition to xbox as well, considering the mods and user created content made by all the members.
As for fan base and price, I think there would be considerably less members if it was released as it is today. And for price, I'd pay ten bucks tops for it as is.
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Depending on the price, i'd probably buy it. I was into the game alot when I first joined, now I hang around and role-play. More on the site then in-game for nowz(been busy or I would :B). But eh, $20.00 wouldn't be too bad(considering my sims game...was $50.00 with and expansion pack o3o).
- Smaller user base is a yes!
Why? Typically if you have to buy it, you loose members. Not everyone has alot of money anymore. Especially if FH was in the state it is now. Asking for someone to buy it would be kinda a long shot. Not many would buy it(younger people would for sure), but what happens when they out grow it?
- Would I buy it?
Yeah, again depending on the price. If I had the ability, I myself would update the game, but right now, in this state, probably not. I'd stalk the updates on the web before even considering purchasing the game. I love it in all, but I wouldn't pay for it in it's current state.
It's all in all my general opinion. Games that jump out with awesome content I would definitely buy, but, eh, FH is kinda stuck right now. I'd purchase it knowing the addons are there tho o:
~ Whisper