Quote:
Originally Posted by BackAlleyBrawler
Issue 15 was always intended to be a relatively 'light' issue. It was mainly there to mark the 5th year anniversary and to finally get us into a new codebranch (I13 and I14 were developed in the same branch). That said, we did put a lot of time and work into I15.
I'm not sure why the expectations were so high for it, or what we could have done differently. From my perspective, we were pretty clear that it wasn't going to be as big as I14 or the GR expansion. It did take a bit longer to birth than anticipated, but ultimately that just pushed it closer to I16 rather than coming right on the heels of I14.
|
I know I was in the crowd expecting I15 to be "larger". But larger than what? I got the impression from going to HeroCon last year. It was my understanding that 13 / 14 were originally going to be one issue. But based on feedback 14 was taken out to "get it right" and made into a seperate issue. We were told then that it would be a "small" issue. And 13 wasn't going to be as big as was originally planned because of what was removed.
That set the expectation that 15 would be "larger" than 13 and 14, and would be a "normal" issue.
I know my expection was for new power sets, and a re-worked, or new zone. I did feel it was a small issue. It didn't seem as big as some issues preceeding 13/14.
So... larger is subjective. And that is my two cents on possibly why some people thought it would be a "large" issue.
What excites me about new issues is *new content. I love the stories in this game. I love exploring a new zone, and fighting new villains. And in some regard we haven't had that since issue 12. Yes I know we got the new TF in 15... It is nice to have the content... Just story wise it didn't feel right. Didn't seem to follow what we already knew about the 5th Column. Having said that it was so very nice to have my favorite villain group back in the game.
So... Costumizable powers are exciting and fun. (and now that the NDA has been lifted... better than CO... much... much better). But I am anxiously waiting for GR. It will be so much fun to explore new places and experience new stories. My favorite part of the game.
*Edit: New content I know can mean a lot of things. I am refering to new stories, new enemy groups, zones, missions. I do recognize that all of us have different things we like about the game and am not suggesting this applies to all. It is how I feel. And... lastly... I love AE. It is an amazing tool. I am not suggesting that I feel slighted or like I haven't gotten my "money's" worth. Quite the contrary. Love this game, and while I don't post a lot... I do plan to be the last person out the door when the lights get turned off (player that is). Point was just where I (and maybe others) got the impression that Issue 15 was going to be a "large" issue; certainly not a complaint.
