Hands Across the Water - European Community

I'm probably way late to this conversation, but for what it's worth...

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger What time of day do you find yourself positing/reading the forums the most?

I generally find myself on the forums between 19:00 and 23:00 (GMT/BST) on weekdays, and all sorts of times over the weekends.

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What's more important to you? Having someone able to engage you and watch the forums during what would be considered "peak" posting hours or having someone who may be several hours behind, but has greater access to the development team?

Like others have already mentioned, I'd prefer the second option here, which we currently have. The forums are relatively well behaved, so I don't think there's any pressing need for a visible presence in the same time zone.


I'll go back to my corner now...

First of all, let me just say thanks for posting something like this and the continued checking up on the posts..not saying no one has done tht in the past..i'd be lying if i said they didnt, it just has a nice feeling that we are thought of and people are curious/concerned enough not just for a topic but for posts 2. so thank you.

when i looked at the forums..anytime tbh, like now its 4.07am (uk time) i might not look at this till friday 9am..never a organised thing reading the fourms..but i read them alot..more or less hehe

what would i prefer...toughy..ill say tht..if i had to pick id say serveral hours behind but someone who has more info..knows whats hip (if u know what i mean) i like the idea of engaging folks, but the idea of being in a position of knowing maybe alittle bit more is nice.. ive asked this myself for ages long before the merger of the fourms..basically since what...issue 9 when i really started reading the fourms

and i argee with most if all of what everyone has said. theres alot of work to do EU side time, cost etc pending but as we are such an awesome community with great people watching over us i think we can unite even closer over time.
actual player meets and meet n greets would be awesome n helpful
also..can anyone tell me when villains side are going to get more focus low levels..we're really missing low lvl sf's..one reason i take my villains heroside during the 30-40 period cos theres hardly anything to level there besides normal arcs..ah crap now im rambling..basically.yer what they said xD

Hi Zwillinger - first let me say how great it is to have someone actually ask us something. That's a refreshing change for the good! Avatea is obviously a stalwart of the EU side but even with the forums merger we've still often felt a bit left in a corner - so thanks for posting!

I tend to read in the daytime, morning to afternoon GMT, and then play the game in the evening. I won't often check the forums in the evening unless it's for something specific - whereas daytime I interact a reasonable amount.

Time (as others have said) is less of an issue than good feedback and info for me. I don't need an instant daytime answer - but a solid, reasonably answer that's come from a decision maker is important. For me at least, something credible and reliable a few days later is way more significant than a half-hearted "maybe" answer from someone who can't actually tell us the situation. If we have to wait for that answer, then so be it.

Cheers again

"You got to dig it to dig it, you dig?"
Thelonious Monk

Some thoughts before I nod off...

I've shared some of the sentiments expressed in this thread with others around the studios. It's been very helpful as we discuss options we currently have in front of us.

Also, I took some time to talk with the proper people about some type of an official meet and greet. No promises as of yet, but I really would like to make this happen.

It's been a very hectic 2 weeks since I started here at Paragon, so thanks for bearing with me and my sporadic check-ins.

Zwill, can you beat someone around the head for the situation with the EU test server? To whit;

-The Character Copy Tool breaking more than a car made of cheese
-EU Test having ONE server only, meaning that when it's in use for any sory of Beta, those not inside can't use it

And I think the last point is very much contestable, given that the US have two. We pay the exact same as US customers (I heard it was actually a tad more), and yet we still don't get equal service. Yes, it's a little thing, and one that often gets taken for granted. But theres really no good excuse for it.

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.

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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.

Let me guess MERGE THE SERVER LISTS

I'll add my vote for that

Well, I know I wouldn't say no

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.

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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.

Was there anything else you wanted to ask us Zwillinger while you've got our undivided attention?

I think all of us appreciate you taking the time to talk to us and would be happy to give you more information on the EU experience (as long as you can put up with some of us grouchy residents).

Go England! Beat France!


Ireland I would have expected better from you. I will just have to drown my sorrows in Guinness.