It's safe to say that HTC is aware of the side switch time demands/complaints/suggestions, which have overtaken the general discussion forum of late. Each time Hitech or Skuzzy have to deal with a distraction on the BBS, less work is applied to the game re-write. I for one would like to see the game progress continue unfettered. Can we just leave the drama behind and let these folks do their' work?
I think the most vociferous proponents of changing the side switch time would argue that (a relatively easy short term fix of) reducing the side switch time would have a more positive effect on subscription numbers and current player satisfaction, than any sort of long-term eye-candy upgrade would have. The tried-and-true cost / benefit analysis principle at play here.
My fear is that this whole thing has devolved into a piss'n contest. On the one hand you have (it would appear) a vocal majority of vets with the mindset of "this is a no brainer that should have been changed a long time ago" mixed in with the paying customer is always right mentality.... versus Hitech, feeling the masses are attempting to bully him into making this change..... which I suspect would have the net effect of stiffening his resolve to make whatever changes on his timetable... and not before.
I've always heard that you get more with sugar than you do with vinegar..... My fear is that the vinegar approach employed by the masses.... Will have the net effect of having Hitech cut off his nose to spite his face.
Yes Hitech, this is your game and there is no doubt that you are the boss.... please, at least show your supporters and paying customers that you hear our concern, acknowledge there's a problem, and assure us it will be addressed..... We may not like how it's addressed..... But that would be better than feeling ignored.
Thank you for a wonderful game that provides plenty of enjoyment....... That we ALL want to see..... succeed....and be around for a long, long time.
Nishizawa
