VALVe email campaign

Xzero45 · 09-02-2012 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Valdous

Shouldn't be hard. Petition's already over 9200. Tell all your friends!

In every email I've sent so far I've made sure to provide links to not only the petition, but the various forum posts, news articles, CoH's main site, and links to the various features I bring up such as Mission Architect. The more visual proof the better, right?

Valdous · 09-02-2012 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Xzero45

In every email I've sent so far I've made sure to provide links to not only the petition, but the various forum posts, news articles, CoH's main site, and links to the various features I bring up such as Mission Architect. The more visual proof the better, right?

You know it. The more the word spreads, the more people will learn how much we care for and want to support this game and its community. And the more people who know that, the more investors and/or publishers will know it too.

vulpish_one · 09-02-2012 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Golden Girl

It's still the Labor Day Weekend - we're unlikely to get any response until Tuesday at the earliest.

That actually plays to our advantage. That means one more day to pad Gabe Newell's inbox and our petition signature total. It makes us look even more dramatic.

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Terwyn · 09-02-2012 08:30 PM

I picture this as being the ideal public response:

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To: Citizens of Paragon
From: Gabe

I play too.

Infinitum · 09-02-2012 08:51 PM

I sent mine.

Hello.*
As you know CoH is going to be ending soon unless we the community gets outside help.* I would like to describe to you what the game means to me and now my family.

I started playing in 2005. Shortly thereafter my new wife joined me, and then shortly after that my brother in law joined us.* We played nonstop every day for three years, made countless friends and got fussed at at work because of CoH double XP weekend induced lack of sleep.

We had to take a brief 4 year hiatus when my wife and I had a baby. However 4 years later the son takes after the father and joins me in CoH.* We have played every night for the last 5 months and have our characters at level 24.* Until Aug 31 hit us with the news that we are on* borrowed time.

I know it may not be much but my family is good for three subscriptions not to mention all the other content I have bought lately.

This was my feeble attempt to place into words what this game has meant and means to us, and all the CoH community.

Thanks for the time and hopefully willing ear.

Tsubakai · 09-02-2012 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Terwyn

I picture this as being the ideal public response:

That would be by the far, the definition of awesomeness.

I also sent mine as well:

Hello, in case you haven't heard on Friday NCsoft closed down City of Heroes. Servers are still running, but the lights will go out for good on November 30th. This game has been alive for almost a decade, and despite it's dated graphics it has a welcoming, friendly, and helpful community.

If you don't know, City of Heroes or CoH is super-hero themed MMNO that came out in 2004. It may be a decade old but it still has an active community that loved this game with all their heart.

So could you, pick up City of Heroes? I know the the factors of this game is unknown, and the risks that you could take. But, I'm pretty sure you know what your doing with the success of the other games you made that are still going strong. Don't let an amazing game disappear in the depths oblivion.

A Fan,
Annie Coursen

-Words cannot express how I fell nor pictures. I feel nothing but sadness.

CaffeineAddict · 09-03-2012 12:57 AM

You know what would be really good... (if it hasn't already been done)...

I have this idea - which I think is awesome - but I don' t have the ability to put it together.. i thought I'd throw this out there to see if someone else with the video skill/talent might be able to whip it together.

____________________________

Ok here goes. *concept*

Using this music - "Holding out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_HsjpSVaI

With the opening and closing screen saying "Who will save the heroes?"

Then somewhere in the begining and/or end - something along the following message:-

"a new menace has arisen, something that has threatened the lives and existance of every Hero and Villain in CoH.

This corporate tyrant and heartless monster plans to erase from existence every super powered being in the paragon universe.

A terrifying count-down to destruction has been set.
On November 30th, 2012, NCsoft intends to destroy the world of Paragon forever.

The heroes now need their own hero. Who will save them?"

With a video showing awesomeness of heroes/villains working together, saving npcs from robbers/kidnaps etc, fun emotes, events, defeating monsters, all the -positive- things please.

*edit* Also lots of heroes flying (not many mmos has this) and also maybe dramatic shots of heroes threatened by NCsoft falling out of the sky to their death (or something maybe)
Also any scenes showing LOTS of players (hundreds?) in the same area working together (maybe Rikti ship) idea being that a lot of people play together.

Also one of the scenes in the video to scroll text saying - CoH has a following of loyal dedicated players for 8~years, x numbers of subscribers etc, evolving game etc (positive 'sales' summary that might peak the interest of anyone powerful enough to save us).

And at the end when the music fades out - this big text comes up on a black screen:
"11/30/2012 - will you be the heroes' hero?"

Then we could link this video on every support page / Facebook / and email it also to maybe some reporting magazines, fanbases, and the others who we have been asking for help.
____________________________

Please samurai Michelle if you are reading this if you have time... or someone talented like her, can you put this together with the music?

I know its a long shot, but with actual game play, compelling words timed in the video & this epic music - maybe, maybe it can help to save paragon.

(I am blubbing, again.)

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Originally Posted by Forbin_Project

I was thrilled with the Science pack cuz I finally got payback on the creepy guy that kept trying to ERP with my tween heroine, by hitting the costume change and turning into a 10' tall monstrous escaped prisoner and telling him, "You gots a real purty mouf, now bendover and squeal like a pig fo yo daddy, cuz you my little puppy now!" Haven't seen him since.

BasilAcid · 09-03-2012 01:06 AM

After coming out of the state of shock I was in on Friday, I've finally put my boots and joined the fight.

Here's to Mr. Newell and Valve.

Dark_Respite · 09-03-2012 01:06 AM

As cool as it is, I am just overloaded right now. There are other great vid-makers in the COH playerbase who could do this, though... with luck, one of them will spot this.

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

Dark_Respite's Farewell Video: "One Last Day"
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CaffeineAddict · 09-03-2012 01:10 AM

*edit* np.

If anyone else can help please holler (I'll pm Leandro as well)

*edited again* Leo has replied to me & is looking into what he can do. Stay tuned!
PS - *hugs Leo* <3

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Originally Posted by Forbin_Project

I was thrilled with the Science pack cuz I finally got payback on the creepy guy that kept trying to ERP with my tween heroine, by hitting the costume change and turning into a 10' tall monstrous escaped prisoner and telling him, "You gots a real purty mouf, now bendover and squeal like a pig fo yo daddy, cuz you my little puppy now!" Haven't seen him since.

firespray · 09-03-2012 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Grim

I think the best way to go about it is in a business sense. Yes, Valve probably has a conscience, but if Gabe bought up every sob story he came across he wouldn't be rich.

Also do your best to remind them that they'd have a fiercely loyal playerbase that would literally love them forever.

I'm not sure I agree with that part. Valve is far more capable of evaluating the possible profitability and costs associated with owning City of Heroes than we are. I doubt that we're going to convince them to buy it by telling them it could make them money. They'll make that decision on their own.

What we should be trying to convince them is that City of Heroes has a passionate and dedicated fanbase who are willing to fight to see the game survive rather than simply lie down and let it die. It's a huge long shot, but what isn't at this point.

The letter I sent is below, if anyone wants to use it for inspiration.

Mr Newell,

On Friday, it was announced, very abruptly, that the Comic-book MMORPG City of heroes was being shut down for good. As a dedicated player of the game for years, I was shocked and very disappointed. Though it's getting a bit old, the game seems to have really hit its stride lately, especially since it went free to play late last year. With a wonderful open world, excellent stories, the best character creator ever seen in an MMO, and one of the friendliest, most dedicated communities that I've ever met online, city of heroes is truly a unique and wonderful game. And it would be a shame to simply let it die.

I'm writing to you because I think that Valve is also a great company that makes awesome games, and that Valve and City of Heroes could be a good fit for each other. I fully realize that it's a huge long shot, but would Valve have any interest in trying to buy City of Heroes and continue to maintain and develop the game? I know it's a lot to ask, and it's probably silly to expect anything to come of it, but it would feel like giving up not to try. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Jordan Hughes-Buckley