Crazy??

Neytiri wrote: In that sense, its a very easy thing for developers to provide. . . and, as I've said in other posts, players are capable of providing it at NO cost to the developers. (i.e. Sir Bradly is a constant source of entertainment, and although I am not certain of this, I don't think he's on the payroll.)  Just open the game and support players providing their own narrative.  Let them write your Herald articles, let them host their own tournaments, let them be the game.

Ander wrote: Illyriad is as great a game as it was an year back. Even if there are no more enhancements to the game, I will continue playing (atleast as long as some of my friends are playing). The devs never fleeced the players for money. If AoA gives them a better revenue, I am happy for them.

I both agree and disagree with you Ser Anderrent.
The other people who play Illyriad is what makes it interesting.  The Alliance Chat rooms, and the occasional drama that happen in GC.  Illyriad is full of characters.  When there is a war or a tournament the chances increase for something relevant to happen to facilitate an "organic narrative".  I think we all just need something to talk about or rally around. 

While I don't feel "fleeced", I have paid more in the last four years toward Illy than I have to any other single game.  I could, for example (though I wouldn't expect the same return) buy a game on STEAM and participate in that community's dialogue for a fraction of what 500 prestige points costs. 

I don't think it is priced unfairly, but I think that we could be getting MORE for the money we are paying without cost or effort from the "software company".  I would even pay MORE if I felt there would be a greater return. 

In that sense, its a very easy thing for developers to provide. . . and, as I've said in other posts, players are capable of providing it at NO cost to the developers. (i.e. Sir Bradly is a constant source of entertainment, and although I am not certain of this, I don't think he's on the payroll.)  Just open the game and support players providing their own narrative.  Let them write your Herald articles, let them host their own tournaments, let them be the game.

Personally I think that the Dev's should hire a marketing consultant or something to try and maximise revenue (much as we don't like, money does make the world go round). Personally I'd be in favour of banner adverts for anyone that doesn't have a prestige account, however I am sure that there are many more options.

Corwin, it is not normal for a commercial MMO like this one to go a year without any significant updates, community events or fixes. The fact is that many players HAVE paid for this product, about which many promises were made that haven't been delivered. I'm sure the devs still feel strongly about Illy, but they haven't really been showing it for the past year. 

Caconafyx wrote: You know what? I am sick and tired of the endless stream of misery coming from the players here. The development team behind Little Illy are taking on the might of Silicon Valley and wanting to compete with the likes of EA sports or the COD franchise... not bad for an organisation that has a company address listed as the shed at the bottom of GM Stormcrow's mum's garden. Good on you guys, I hope it works out well for you. And for all you miserable peons that haven't bought any prestige in this game AND whine about the lack of progress... did it ever cross your mind that if you actually put your hand in your pocket and stopped demanding a free lunch, something could be done to get BL up and running a bit quicker? (Just to be clear, I have no problem with people playing the game for free. You just have no right to complain about anything)

The Money will most likely go to Age Of Ascent, Thing is people are not buying prestige  due to the lack of new things in  illyriad why would u buy prestige  and then quit later on cus the game gets boring?