Next Island - An Outpost in Entropia Universe!

Very interesting ... where's the investigative reporting crew.

 

No surprise there, time and time and time again MA has shown favoritism towards their daughter company. If I was a PP I'd cash out and run for the hills.

 

A PP cannot cash out (it's not like he has an ava)...

that being said; run to the hills

 

Yes besides all the EU bashing here, I have to say I like that MA is finally doing something with NI. I can't wait to see what they do with it next. Shows MA does do something good here.

all Welcome to continue to bash EU...

 

I have to agree with RAZER here (and some others of course), that it's not about "bashing EU" whatsoever, but a continued process of critical thinking regarding the decision-making being made by the platform developer (MindArk) and just how damaging it has been over time, and also, how it continues to create barriers for other Planet Partners.

We also continue to say that there's fun to be had in our universe, despite the frustrations that we experience time and again, but when you take a very close look ... I mean a really close look at the variables that come into play here, I don't see how it could be made any clearer what the bottom-line is for MindArk.

In my opinion, and based on my experiences on the inside as an official of a PP, as well as the inside network I've had for so many years, there is no way in hell that MA is going to be fair about anything when it comes to the PPs, and Calypso will always come first. There's division between MA and Calypso on paper only, period, and MA's behavior continues to verify and confirm that loudly and clearly. The only PP that I feel has any chance at all of succeeding because of their relationship with MA is Arkadia, but there is still struggle there as well.

MA's favoritism over Calypso will never stop, and there will always be those barriers created in favor of Calypso, which I have seen happen far too often, and things that have happened behind the scenes that would just make your damn hair curl, so OZ, it's NOT about EU, but about the continued unprofessional and incompetent behavior and decision-making of the platform developer, plain and simple.

I have a feeling that we're going to be witnessing quite a few more things that will be revealing, and then maybe some will get it. We love the game and the concept and potential, but many of us feel that the wrong people are at the helm to take it anywhere, and are too damn biased against their own planet to afford others making huge investments to have the chance required to really see their vision realized.

This just makes me ... let me think about that for a minute.

 

It's very simple people..if you do not like how the game is going or EU then maybe it's time for you to leave since all you can seem to do is put down the game left and right and get banned from other forums due to your constant bitching about how the game was at one point in time in your frame of mind.

Now, lets get back on topic and talk about what you think will be next with NI?

 

It's very simple OZ, if you don't like the level of critical thinking that goes on with regard to how some members at this forum evaluate and analyze the state of the universe, then you too have a choice to not read the posts, or to leave as you have suggested we should do with EU because of our points of view.

What I think you're having difficulty with, is the "fact" that we DO enjoy the game despite the frustrations that we have to endure over and over again, and we have also made many a positive post about the experiences that we have, but you seem to overlook that.

Also, there are a few of us who have incredibly valid data and information that is extremely confirming with regard to the evolution of this game, and just what happens behind-the-scenes that creates barriers for the PPs that cause them to go back to the drawing board and redo already valuable time and invested development because MindArk impulsively and without critically thinking things out, decide to make a change, which usually ends up being for their and Calypso's benefit most.

I was an official with Cyrene for 7-1/2 months prior to launch and know first-hand what the challenges are, and what they continue to be despite effort and conviction to see a vision through. If I didn't care about certain people, nor give a rat's ass what would happen to me, I would SO write a tell-all of everything I know, with documented proof, and then let's see who's telling who to leave the damn game. I have too much respect for certain people, but absolute ZERO for MindArk and their dysfunctional management strategies that really hurt not only the Planet Partners, but the players, and especially the investors.

Obie and I still enjoy our exploring, but lately, even during those moments, we have consistently and increasingly experienced more challenges, and at times it's just a pain in the ass to even try, despite both of us having excellent computers. Obie and I have been together a year now, and our experiences have progressively gotten worse. He builds mega computer systems for his clients, and I have a rather souped-up rig, so it's not our equipment.

If you want to be a fan-boi, that is absolutely your choice, and you have the right to express your opinion or perspective at this forum, but (IMO), it's not acceptable to do it with rudeness and not respect the opinions of others based on their experience over the years and what they bring to discussion that is totally based in critical thinking, rather than just attacking everyone for their opinions.

Also, we are not just talking about how the game was in the past, we evaluate the ever-evolving game dynamics and analyze the effects of such on Planet Partners, Players, and Investors, and contribute constructive substance, but I guess you can't see that either.

 

I found an advance trailer for future MindArk - Planet Partner planning:

Enjoy!

-Obie-

 

I agree that OJ's should not be spawning on Next Island, because there are issues with newbie missions and other things, but ... what I would not expect, is that MA would boldly require new players to create their avatars on Calypso, rather than creating an EU account and choosing which planet of origin they would like (excluding Next Island since it's an "Outpost" now), and stop the favoritism toward Calypso.

They constantly state that MA and Calypso are two different entities, and on paper (technically) that is true, BUT ... we all know that it doesn't work that way for real, and that Calypso is quite favored in many ways, which I could SO list without batting an eyelash, and would probably make some of you take more notice.

I think it would be a good thing for new players to create an EU account, have something available that describes each of the planets that they can choose from, and give them the freedom to do so, rather than now being required to choose Calypso. It's MindArk's advertising, not a PP, so that speaks volumes.

It doesn't matter what type of agreement that MA and David Post arrived at to make this happen, MA should not take this as a license to favor one planet over another with regard to where new players should start just because Next Island is now considered an Outpost.

 

ROFL! You are completely wrong dude ... as usual ...

Now let OZ alone. NI is my favorite. I love it much more than all other PP.