I searched and I get the impression there are a lot of complaints about the website, however, I couldn't find anything specific (I'd rather play the game than spend more than twenty minutes searching for a thread). I thought I'd add a new player's perspective on visiting the site.
Frankly, it's a disaster. I have to disagree with others saying it looks outdated, it simply looks like a fan site. A few glaring notes:
The features page; It's really an overview and does little to inform the reader of the actual in-game features. Some of it, yes, but for the most part, the reader is left in the dark. You have to search the internet for information on what is actually under the hood.
In addition, it says that the setting is more than two thousand years into the future, except that the date given is only five hundred and twenty years advanced from today.
Documentation is nonexistent. This game has survived for seven years and yet no one has bothered to make a decent play guide to help new players to understand the complexity of the game. I can't imagine any game with a dedicated and active base like this one wouldn't have player created guides. The team seems to have an active communication with their customers, why not ask them to contribute?
I think fixing those specific issues would have a significant and positive impact on potential customers. If people don't get past the website, they won't play the game.
I hope this is taken in the spirit in which it is offered. So far, I'm enjoying my time in game. There are a few things that I don't like, but that comes down to individual tastes rather than any flaw in the game. All in all, it seems like a really deep game and the community (those I've met to date anyhow) is top notch; Very helpful and well behaved. I'd even go so far as to say that I'd not think twice about allowing my children to play this game.
Regards, An Fiach
Frankly, it's a disaster. I have to disagree with others saying it looks outdated, it simply looks like a fan site. A few glaring notes:
The features page; It's really an overview and does little to inform the reader of the actual in-game features. Some of it, yes, but for the most part, the reader is left in the dark. You have to search the internet for information on what is actually under the hood.
In addition, it says that the setting is more than two thousand years into the future, except that the date given is only five hundred and twenty years advanced from today.
Documentation is nonexistent. This game has survived for seven years and yet no one has bothered to make a decent play guide to help new players to understand the complexity of the game. I can't imagine any game with a dedicated and active base like this one wouldn't have player created guides. The team seems to have an active communication with their customers, why not ask them to contribute?
I think fixing those specific issues would have a significant and positive impact on potential customers. If people don't get past the website, they won't play the game.
I hope this is taken in the spirit in which it is offered. So far, I'm enjoying my time in game. There are a few things that I don't like, but that comes down to individual tastes rather than any flaw in the game. All in all, it seems like a really deep game and the community (those I've met to date anyhow) is top notch; Very helpful and well behaved. I'd even go so far as to say that I'd not think twice about allowing my children to play this game.
Regards, An Fiach