How do you even begin to fight the tyranny of a corporation?

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December 25th, 2015
ZodAlwaysWins

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Originally Posted by UrMomma

This x1000

Merry Christmas all! :thumbsup:

Find it amazing how you can take one word from OP and disregard everything else I said.
December 25th, 2015
Ahem

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Originally Posted by ZodAlwaysWins

Look past the word tyranny. A corporation that is intentionally buying out a game at the expense of an entire community's leisure, just to make a quick profit, is downright wrong. You might think I'm being dramatic but after a year and a half of dedication and friendships made through this game, it's safe to say this is quite a terrible thing that is happening, no matter what angle you look at it from.

And of of course I'm not comparing this to every single bloody atrocity that is happening in the world right now... Didn't think I'd need to clarify that but I guess some people have trouble understanding stuff.

A for profit corporation trying to make money is wrong, you say, eh?

Lol, guess I missed that lesson.

Also, they paid 1.5b for a majority stake in the company, I'm pretty sure they're invested in its success. They won't get a whole lot of ROI if their flagship game goes down in flames.

Lastly, comparing this to an act of tyranny is a bit more than a stretch. It's an update that people (on the forums at least) don't like. Supercell will probably make tweaks that, while not reverting back to the old way of doings, will placate the majority of people.

Not saying people shouldn't complain or voice their frustration; in fact, they probably should. In the long run it will help SC figure out a good balance that is responsive to players needs. All I'm saying is let's try to keep some perspective.
December 25th, 2015
UrMomma

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Originally Posted by ZodAlwaysWins

Find it amazing how you can take one word from OP and disregard everything else I said.

It's called perspective. I hope nobody is letting the latest update ruin their holidays. It is just a game after all.
December 25th, 2015
robhab

CoC was special

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Originally Posted by CnConrad

There is nothing at all that you can do.

Nothing.

If this update causes supercell to begin losing money soft bank will not reverse it. They will just lay off people and eventually shut the game down and start a new one.

It has happened hundreds of times before and will happen hundreds of times in the future.

Neither Supercell nor clash are anything special.

CoC was a special MMO game in several ways.
What happened since SoftBank took over isn't. This poster is correct.
I have been studying these games for six years... and you must realize three things about CoC

this is not really a game
this freemium service was designed to make SC a lot of money
you have zero rights or power to influence change in this situation

they got your money and time... Accept it. Don't let it happen again.
December 25th, 2015
ZodAlwaysWins

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Originally Posted by Ahem

A for profit corporation trying to make money is wrong, you say, eh?

Lol, guess I missed that lesson.

Also, they paid 1.5b for a majority stake in the company, I'm pretty sure they're invested in its success. They won't get a whole lot of ROI if their flagship game goes down in flames.

Lastly, comparing this to an act of tyranny is a bit more than a stretch. It's an update that people (on the forums at least) don't like. Supercell will probably make tweaks that, while not reverting back to the old way of doings, will placate the majority of people.

Not saying people shouldn't complain or voice their frustration; in fact, they probably should. In the long run it will help SC figure out a good balance that is responsive to players needs. All I'm saying is let's try to keep some perspective.

Not wrong in that sense, and you know that. They are totally out of touch with their customers, that is where they are going wrong.

How about you look past the buzzword in my title and read OP? I don't think you will be disappointed. I'm actually asking an important question. I think I've learnt that most people don't actually read OP before posting. Explains a lot tbh.
December 25th, 2015
ZodAlwaysWins

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Originally Posted by UrMomma

It's called perspective. I hope nobody is letting the latest update ruin their holidays. It is just a game after all.

No I understand all of that. But you haven't read my original post. I'm asking a genuine question... Of course this isn't ruining my holidays!
December 25th, 2015
Ahem

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Originally Posted by ZodAlwaysWins

Not wrong in that sense, and you know that. They are totally out of touch with their customers, that is where they are going wrong.

How about you look past the buzzword in my title and read OP? I don't think you will be disappointed. I'm actually asking an important question. I think I've learnt that most people don't actually read OP before posting. Explains a lot tbh.

I did, and thought your question was a fair and valid one.

I took issue with the use of the word tyranny, but I don't want to bicker over it ... I'm guessing you don't either.

With that said given that they have a huge bank which invested 1.5b for a stake I'm sure a loss in revenue will speak volumes. My experience playing the game though, and I have player for 3 years, is that supercell eventually gets it right. The general pattern is they release an update. Everyone hates e update and threatens to rage quit. They make adjustments and everyone calms down.

I do think the complaints on the forum are largely valid and, as I mentioned previously, even helpful. I still think many need to be more measured in their tone.
December 25th, 2015
CnConrad

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Originally Posted by Bucknakked

I disagree.i believe they would be forced to revert back if and I mean if players took control of the game and truly went on strike.no sane company would let a cash cow die because of th sniping.im really at a loss for words here anymore!

Hundreds of games have. What makes you think SC is any different.

EA has done this to many cash cows it has bought.

Its very common.
December 25th, 2015
bluphyre

THere's nothing you can do to be honest. You make think that a bunch of you getting together and not spending money and downvoting ratings is going to help, but in all honestly for every one of you not spending money there are thousands spending money every day. That is the reality of a popular business. I give you examples of companies such as Apple where people protested about "antenna gate" or "bend gate" and yet for every single person who tried to get people NOT to buy an iphone, it didn't do anything and millions of people still bought them. Its sad but real truth. If you don't enjoy the game anymore, than quit.
December 25th, 2015
Bucknakked

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Originally Posted by CnConrad

There is nothing at all that you can do.

Nothing.

If this update causes supercell to begin losing money soft bank will not reverse it. They will just lay off people and eventually shut the game down and start a new one.

It has happened hundreds of times before and will happen hundreds of times in the future.

Neither Supercell nor clash are anything special.

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Originally Posted by CnConrad

Hundreds of games have. What makes you think SC is any different.

EA has done this to many cash cows it has bought.

Its very common.

EA has done this to many games already?name a few.i don't doubt you but my memory skips sometimes.

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