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[hazmatt]

Does anybody have any stats on how many actual new players AH3 gets a year on average?

From when I played I recall seeing new names but very rarely did they behave like new players.

I'm curious because I know some people are working hard to recruit new players.

[fudgums]

This is bait.

[hazmatt]

This is bait.

Forget it. I ask a serious question and there's always "that guy"

[mERv]

Forget it. I ask a serious question and there's always "that guy"

we are still above 500 yes?

[Shane]

HTC has that proprietary info. Its not possible to discern from any game stats.

Having said that, I do feel I have seen new players showing up alongside of what seems to be returning players.

[Dinan]

It’s got to be very tough for new players these days.  At least the new ai crew person will guide them to the nearest base capture horde in the trash arena and they’ll never come back.

[Animl-AW]

we are still above 500 yes?

Saw ranks go up into the top 600s to 700s <shrug>

[Animl-AW]

Forget it. I ask a serious question and there's always "that guy"

We watched you do this months in a row to stir up low numbers convo at least 10 times.

[The Fugitive]

Does anybody have any stats on how many actual new players AH3 gets a year on average?

From when I played I recall seeing new names but very rarely did they behave like new players.

I'm curious because I know some people are working hard to recruit new players.

Hitech is the only one who would know, give him a call! I'm sure he would be happy to give you the numbers.

I get text/emails/messages from a number of people who have watched my videos and have asked about how the game is doing. I have seen a number of old player that have come back, and I know a number of new ones that have started the obsession with the game. Exact numbers, as I said, only Hitech knows, but Ill keep doing all I can to help bring people in and help them get going.

[hazmatt]

I wasn't looking for exact numbers. I was just curious as to if the efforts were paying off. I recall somebody mentioning a brand new player not long ago and thought there might be more. I know there were some of us promoting the scenario on IL2 an other forums so I was trying to get an idea of what might be effective as I've mentioned it in the game I currently play but most seem to lose interest if I mention the sub. I would be cool if they numbers started to climb again with the renewed development.

[hitech]

There are 3 parts to new players.

1 getting them to download and try (advertising can effect this)

2 converting them to subscribers    (game changes effect this) currently I am trying to drastically change this.

3 Life of a user, this is basicly how much each user pays you over his life , so take this times #2 and you get an amount of made for each person who makes it to step one.

If advertising cost more per user at your door then the amount you make per user at your door. You do not do the advertising.

Hitech

[Max]

HiTech have you considered Facebook, YT? 

Seems to me the straw that breaks the camel's back is #2. If Crew Chief provides the 1st timer the tools to get up & running in a matter of minutes on his/her 1st visit to the game, the next hurdle is leading people to the front door. Social media seems as though it offers the best bang for the buck.

[hitech]

HiTech have you considered Facebook, YT? 

Seems to me the straw that breaks the camel's back is #2. If Crew Chief provides the 1st timer the tools to get up & running in a matter of minutes on his/her 1st visit to the game, the next hurdle is leading people to the front door. Social media seems as though it offers the best bang for the buck.

Have tried both.

HiTech

[hazmatt]

HiTech have you considered Facebook, YT? 

Seems to me the straw that breaks the camel's back is #2. If Crew Chief provides the 1st timer the tools to get up & running in a matter of minutes on his/her 1st visit to the game, the next hurdle is leading people to the front door. Social media seems as though it offers the best bang for the buck.

I agree. I think it's easier said then done in this day and age when one can play so many games without a sub. I know the current game that I play has the option of a premium account and has many younger players without access to a way to pay a sub and they are still able to be competitive without the sub. There's also the mindset of pay once and own in forever like DCS and Il2 competing.

[Lazerr]

I think there is some merit to a change in the subscription model too.  I've been roaming these sky's for awhile and can handle some of the dweebery that happens here.

A new person, with the current gameplay.. good luck.  You arent getting over that hurdle in 30 days.

This isnt me trying to save a buck, its thinking rationally.


I dont doubt you can get it figured out.

Was considering closing my account a few months back, glad I didn't seeing your recent involvement in trying to clean things up.