Forum Ettiquete


Llydia

 

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I have a question I've been pondering for a few days.

On other forums of games I enjoy, every once in awhile there will be a thread started about how long (insert game here) will last.

The replies vary of course. However, the majority tend to say the game is doing well with new updates and expansions on the way. It will be awhile before the game shuts down.
Don't worry about it.

My first thought was to reply with my current signature in remembrance to City of Heroes. Without actually stating it, I would like people to remember (or learn) the sudden, unexpected sunset of City. Maybe with a link to an unbiased article?

I would in no way disrepect whatever game it is. I am, after all, enjoying the game myself. I just want to remind people to have fun in their game, warts and all. It is here, right now.

This is a memorium to a major part of my life, now gone.

I am not on social networks. I would not knowingly spread gossip or bash NCsoft, etc. in any way.

I'm not very practiced in forum ettiquete.
Would this be inappropiate? A better way to express it? A dumb idea?
I ask for your objective help in this matter.

Cheers and Thanks


 

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No harm in pointing out that a game still profitable was shut down because it no longer featured in the companies "values" for the future


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I can't tell you, or anyone else, how to reply in that situation.

I can tell you how I personally would respond. I would start with "I", making it clear that it is an opinion that may be mine and mine alone. I would approach it emotionally, so that it is clearly not an attack on anyone else. And I would keep it simple but direct, so people don't have to research on their own the point I want to make.

Which when put together would look something like:

"I fear that new expansions about to be released and a strong playerbase may not be enough to keep a MMO game going, because City Of Heroes had those things yet still was shut down abruptly."


 

Posted

Thank you for your replies.
They have been helpful.

The other part is it ok to use my "other game" signature on another's games forum? I would basically have 2 sigs. 1 for the game I'm playing, and 1 for City memorium. The HiJinks one below.

Cheers


 

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Originally Posted by ManyToons View Post
The other part is it ok to use my "other game" signature on another's games forum? I would basically have 2 sigs. 1 for the game I'm playing, and 1 for City memorium. The HiJinks one below.

Cheers

I believe that would depend on the forum you wanted to use it in. For example, prior to August 31 these City Of Heroes forums had rules against discussions/comparison about non-CoH games. Especially other MMO games.

If the forums in question would allow CoH references/tributes/discussion items, then I would ask questions like: Would such be welcomed by the native community? Will it help strengthen the unity of the community?


 

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I will make sure with the individual forums.

Thank you!

This is my last post on these forums. I have enjoyed all the banter over the years.
It has been a pleasure meeting and teaming with so many great people in Paragon & Rogue Island. No doubt our paths will cross again.

I will be playing until City Hall goes dark.

Cheers and Good Hunting!
MT