As developers, we try to develop the game in the way you enjoy it most. We really put precedence to this for a series of important reasons. We will hear you out, we will read all your suggestion. We might take them into consideration for the next day or implement it right away - whatever we think it is best for the game.
We want to improve the way we receive your feedback. This is a necessity. Therefore, we thought to create a new forum thread where every player will be able to post his own wishlist.
What is a Wishlist?
Simply put, you create a list of things you would like to see in the game.
Here is an example out of the first ever Wishlist that has been created in the game:
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I must add that this particular wishlist heavily influenced our game design. You can testify it by comparing what is in there and what has been eventually implemented.
Suggested Layout
We suggest the following to keep it tidy:
1)Every player has 1 topic. This topic is his wishlist.
2)You may name it after you or after a style you want to follow. Creativity in titles might be crucial.
3)Once you create your Wishlist topic, create 2 more posts below it and write -Reserved- in them. You might need them later.
4)t is vital to keep your first post updated. The more structured and updated your first post is, the better.
5)While discussion on the wishlist is encouraged, the first post should mainly contain links to other suggestions.
Here is a complete example, please read.
Let's say that you want us to create a new feature where players will be able to open stores at the ports.
- Step 1: Research The first thing you need to do, is to use the forums search, to see if there is a similar idea on the forums again. In case you find it, spend some time to read it. Once you have read enough, you can continue to next step.
- Step 2: Discuss In case the idea you have in mind is not with full details, do not use Suggestions topic. Use Discussion topic. Create a new topic there and explain your idea as well as the details you might be looking to make it perfect.
- Step 3: Suggest If you have got the details, either through discussion or at the first place, it is time to create a new topic at Suggestions thread. Include as many details as possible. The more details, the more chances you get to see it approved. Detailed suggestions also get higher implementation priority.
- Step 4: Add it to your wishlist Now that you have your topic up, approved or not, you can add it to the first post of your wishlist. Once you do, create at the wishlist topic a new post explaining the changes you made to the first post.
Of course, the topics you add at your Wishlist do not need to be only your own ideas. You can list other players ideas there. In fact, this practice will help us realize the importance of every feature and will greatly aid us in prioritizing them.
Remember, keep your wishlist prioritized too. What is most important for you (and for the game in your judgment) should go first. What is least important, should go bottom.
Any questions about this, please ask here.
