I guess $1000 isnt enough

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Originally Posted by QueenCandy

I think a lot of us would be happy for a one day Gem sale or weekend sale etc. Supercell does specials on it's other cash cow game Hay Day. Therefore, it seems logical a 700+ million business could have a Gem sale at least once this year

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It isn't logical at all.

Maximizing profits is what it is all about. Hay Day has sales because it doesn't have the volume of users or interest level that CoC has.

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Originally Posted by Thecageyone

Good to see one of you actually watching in here. Can't you see a LOT of us are not happy because the update has killed loot, some of us have put money into the game, more than we would for games on other platforms. I feel a bit done over because it sometimes feels like I'm playing a running Beta - there have been numerous glitches/bugs/odd changes - the archers still continue to fire at insignificant walls even though towers are pelting them - dragons still wander off ignoring important defences and storages, to fire at camps that were further away when you dropped them ... wbs still won't run through gaps you've made with other wbs ... they still seem a little random in what they are aiming for, meaning we need to brew twice as many as we actually need! The extra air defence has made healers and dragons extremely hard to use [at least on bases that are well looked after] and I'd just completed upgrading the dragons I couldn't wait to use, now they're a bit ... well, meh ... I've emailed SC about my concerns, got a half-hearted response, at least i got one I guess ... but after spending money on the game, because I was enjoying it, now I feel I'm only continuing to play on because I can't get that money back! Come on here and complain [because it's the only place to really] and you get all this "leave your storages outside, bye ... etc ..] you feel alienated for being any way negative about something you did love, put money into, but now feel a bit robbed over ...

Well, there's some food for thought.

[edit because apparently 'c h e a ted' is a bad word!!?

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If the only reason you are still playing is because you spent money, doesn't the move storages + collectors comment make a lot of sense?

I don't understand why you would continue to play something that you no longer enjoy. You can always make more money, you can't get back your time. Spend your time doing something you like.

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Originally Posted by SuperSteve[Supercell]

Definitely. And I appreciate you taking the time to post as well. I can't read and respond to every single post on a thread in detail, but I try to get the general impressions.

What are some of the best ideas you've read so far? You'd be doing me a huge favor to sum them up for me!

Also, I try to jump in whenever possible, and in particular when users feel they aren't being listened to. It's pretty important to us that you guys know we're here for you!

-Steve

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Steve, Im not going to summarize the entire thread for you. However, the two posts directly below you are a good starting point. If you dont/didnt plan on reading what we have to say, why bother coming in with that long generic statement acting as if you did? Actually scratch that, I will summarize the thread for you, here goes: This update is nothing more than supercell slowly beginning to shove gems down our throats. And I hope you dont misconstrue my words, Steve, or anyone else at supercell. I enjoy this game but I, as well as many others, dont like the direction its heading. Good day to you Steve :)

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Originally Posted by hb808

It isn't logical at all.

Maximizing profits is what it is all about. Hay Day has sales because it doesn't have the volume of users or interest level that CoC has.

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And you're fine with their profits being of greater concern than the people creating it?

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Originally Posted by Thin2223u

Why would anybody lower the price of something if the demand is still incredibly high? Logically this argument makes the least sense of all. Hay day has nowhere near the revenue COC does, therefore it makes sense to entice ppl to buy gems.

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I disagree hon. Extremely lucrative businesses that produce MMO's do have sales. Popular PC MMORPG game businesses have the perennial subscriber discount promos & sales on special in game pets etc to gain even customers You are stating the obvious and I'm stating a fact. I said a business making millions could if they wanted to as an appreciation player promotion, which would "entice" even more people to buy gems. Have you actually played other MMO's? At least once a year, usually holiday time (sometimes not), they have specials to reel even more people.

Supercell is riding a gravy train. They have chosen not to do this or even comment on the possibility, so it's actual possibility remains to be seen.

I never said anything about lowering the gem price permanently. I said a one day sale. Heck, I would be happy with a 6-12 hour sale

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Originally Posted by Biggie862005

And you're fine with their profits being of greater concern than the people creating it?

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I believe they walk the fine line perfectly. They realize that there are issues and like the mods/admins already stated, it takes months for them to respond accordingly. They won't just revert back to pre-update because of complainers. They will maintain their course while trying to find a happy medium.

Regarding their profits. Yes, they are a successful company and I am a firm believer in capitalism and hard work being rewarded. If they become bazillionaires then good for them. It doesn't affect my bottom line and has the potential of keeping this game alive that much longer.

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Originally Posted by QueenCandy

I disagree hon. Extremely lucrative businesses that produce MMO's do have sales. You are stating the obvious and I'm stating a fact. I said a business making millions could if they wanted to as an appreciation player promotion, which would "entice" even more people to buy gems. Have you actually played other MMO's? At least once a year, usually holiday time (sometimes not), they have specials to reel even more people.

Supercell has chosen not to do this or even comment on the possibility, so it's actual possibility remains to be seen.

I never said anything about lowering the gem price permanently. I said a one day sale. Heck, I would be happy with a 6-12 hour sale

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To be honest, I haven't played any other MMO's but I do understand business. If you have something ppl want and will pay exorbitant prices for, you don't voluntarily reduce your income. Only reason to do so is because sales are faltering or not quite as robust as expected. Supercell has seen nothing but ridiculous returns on this game, in my opinion fueled by the discount gem sites that are now all but extinct. So I again do not understand why you think they'd voluntarily cut their own income. But hey, just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by QueenCandy

I disagree hon. Extremely lucrative businesses that produce MMO's do have sales. Popular PC MMORPG game businesses have the perennial subscriber discount promos & sales on special in game pets etc to gain even customers You are stating the obvious and I'm stating a fact. I said a business making millions could if they wanted to as an appreciation player promotion, which would "entice" even more people to buy gems. Have you actually played other MMO's? At least once a year, usually holiday time (sometimes not), they have specials to reel even more people.

Supercell is riding a gravy train. They have chosen not to do this or even comment on the possibility, so it's actual possibility remains to be seen.

I never said anything about lowering the gem price permanently. I said a one day sale. Heck, I would be happy with a 6-12 hour sale

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Sidebar: I bet you play healer and are constantly complaining about adds.

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Originally Posted by hb808

I believe they walk the fine line perfectly. They realize that there are issues and like the mods/admins already stated, it takes months for them to respond accordingly. They won't just revert back to pre-update because of complainers. They will maintain their course while trying to find a happy medium.

Regarding their profits. Yes, they are a successful company and I am a firm believer in capitalism and hard work being rewarded. If they become bazillionaires then good for them. It doesn't affect my bottom line and has the potential of keeping this game alive that much longer.

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Agree to disagree then. Lets go get a beer, you're buying Mr. Capitalist. ;)

Stalker, all I see are hidden posts because you are still on ignore lol.