New Release -- July 28th, 2011

[jesdreher]

I agree too. I don't think it would be that much to ask for Raul, or someone, to give us information on the progress of the next update. Every other game I have ever played regularly communicates with its players. Slashkey is particularly bad at it. I understand that typically developers may not be the most social of human beings, but they could certainly funnel info through a mod if they don't want to interact directly in the forums. Or, novel thought, they could actually hire someone to handle their public relations/communications/marketing. Maybe if they had someone actually working to market the game they'd get more users. I don't need to know to the hour when an update is going to happen, or even to the day for that matter, but I would like to know that an update is going to happen soon and maybe what is causing the delay. If there are problems that are being worked through, we would all understand that and would likely simmer down.

[kahra01]

Originally Posted by jesdreher

I agree too. I don't think it would be that much to ask for Raul, or someone, to give us information on the progress of the next update. Every other game I have ever played regularly communicates with its players. Slashkey is particularly bad at it. I understand that typically developers may not be the most social of human beings, but they could certainly funnel info through a mod if they don't want to interact directly in the forums. Or, novel thought, they could actually hire someone to handle their public relations/communications/marketing. Maybe if they had someone actually working to market the game they'd get more users. I don't need to know to the hour when an update is going to happen, or even to the day for that matter, but I would like to know that an update is going to happen soon and maybe what is causing the delay. If there are problems that are being worked through, we would all understand that and would likely simmer down.

Very well said!

[StoneFace]

I tend to agree about sharing information on future enhancements, changes, releases... etc

However, judging from the information post(s) at the time of a release, and the accompanying spelling and grammar.... well, I would not suggest that Raul or one of his cohorts be asked to keep us up to date (could be more confusing)

Therefore, I submit that Mr Downunder, Tony, be nominated as the go-between, or the Press Secretary, for the devs. In the US we have daily press releases from the white house. But FT is much more important than that, so we could have a P/R maybe twice a week

what, when, where, why, how

I realize that each P/R would be only based on "anticipated" changes.

And I second the motion for a concentrated effort to advertise and promote the game.

Who know, maybe many, MANY, former players who only tried it for a short time, or became bored in the early days, will return.

They would certainly be shocked at how far the game has come.


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[kahra01]

Originally Posted by StoneFace

I tend to agree about sharing information on future enhancements, changes, releases... etc

However, judging from the information post(s) at the time of a release, and the accompanying spelling and grammar.... well, I would not suggest that Raul or one of his cohorts be asked to keep us up to date (could be more confusing)

Therefore, I submit that Mr Downunder, Tony, be nominated as the go-between, or the Press Secretary, for the devs. In the US we have daily press releases from the white house. But FT is much more important than that, so we could have a P/R maybe twice a week

what, when, where, why, how

I realize that each P/R would be only based on "anticipated" changes.

And I second the motion for a concentrated effort to advertise and promote the game.

Who know, maybe many, MANY, former players who only tried it for a short time, or became bored in the early days, will return.

They would certainly be shocked at how far the game has come.


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LMAO thats the funniest thing Ive heard all thread... yesssss FT is far more important than the White House! Yes I agree too.. Tony would be an excellent PR person so I "third" the motion! Yes I too think that people would be shocked if they came back and saw the progression with this amazing game! Added bonus is we have you Stoneface to keep us entertained! Thanks for that!

[StoneFace]

we have more pages than levels.....

and the pages don't have names !!!

[ghostkitten]

Originally Posted by StoneFace

we have more pages than levels.....

and the pages don't have names !!!

Oh don't get me started with those dang new names for upcoming farms again..When it was 1 st posted I'm thinking why r u asking now when a new release is due to come out..Now we can pretty much assume that it was posted just to keep us amused for a little bit...Well I'm not amused and I really don't give a hoot what the new names are..Just let people know what's going on....

[al_bundy]

Originally Posted by ghostkitten

Oh don't get me started with those dang new names for upcoming farms again..When it was 1 st posted I'm thinking why r u asking now when a new release is due to come out..Now we can pretty much assume that it was posted just to keep us amused for a little bit...Well I'm not amused and I really don't give a hoot what the new names are..Just let people know what's going on....

Im sure it wont be far away the devs dont give a exact date as to when the next release will come out it would be great if they did or gave a update to its progress but I think the devs give us lots to play with and will be worth the wait.

In the meantime we have Stoneface to keep us all amused

[StoneFace]

Originally Posted by al_bundy

Im sure it wont be far away the devs dont give a exact date as to when the next release will come out it would be great if they did or gave a update to its progress but I think the devs give us lots to play with and will be worth the wait.

In the meantime we have Stoneface to keep us all amused

Dang, I know now why FT is so real-to-life for me.

My wife is often saying "... well the kids and 28 grandkids wear on us sometimes, and the economy sucks, and we are just getting a bit older every day..... but in the meantime, I have Dave to keep me amused."


I think I will sign off now, and go amuse my wife.

..... don't say it Al, I just KNOW what you are thinking ....lol


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