WHat has happened to this community?

[Jamesdanex]

I really love this community so far! No idea how things will go on as time goes by, but mostly people that make a few posts are friendly enough and willing to start a nice civil discussion.

Of course there's the same kind of silly posting (of which I'm a bit guilty), trolling and NDA breaking, but the lovely people here don't tend to fuel it as much as the other forums I visit. So I have high hopes for this place as time goes by

I like this community as well, the only other forum community i've been involved with prior to a games release was borderlands 2, and that community was vicious. However if I get a smart*** comment saying lets say "they're not making you buy their game ya know" I will respond with as much sarcasm as I possibly can deliver, there's no need for that especially when people are trying to get answers.

[lPATT]

i kinda agree on some point . maybe the thing i hate the most is the question OVER AND OVER like is it cross platform ? how much player on console? is it open world? and so much more ... it just annoy me a lot xD

[Erayzor2k7]

it is the sign and nemesis of our time... Everyone want anything right now asap! No one will bother himself with searching or reading... it costs so much time....
But the most annoying thing for me in the most threads here is the fact, that every third player wish to get a WOW Reloaded with guns... With Chat, Noobfinder, Autoaim, Autojoin, Questtrackers from A-Z, itemspiral galore, Pets, Mounts, Rocketpacks, TAB-Aiming and 1-5 Buttonsmashing till death-.-... why can´t some people dive into something fresh and new and accept the way it is ment to be developed... and in a manner, as they simply get out of a cave last night...

[Fiancee]

I wouldnt call this the community, it has to grown from this.

[Rikochet]

This always happens to the game communities. After awhile people succumb to selfish greeds and trolling. It's like they all forget how to be human/e :P

[seventhaxis]

I've seen it go downhill in the time i've been here a month.
Everyone used to be real friendly & helpful as well as had decent knowledge about the game. I used to post on here a lot. But then came the "Want to join Alpha, introduce yourself" thread and all these people started pouring in.

Just for starters.

#1. I noticed a lot more bickering happening between members.
#2. Repeat post of the same exact thing already posted 6x on the front page.
#3. People calling Myll_Erik out like he is their *****. lol
#4. All the NDA infractions.
#5. A lot of posts are off topic 5 replies into a thread.

(All bold is just minor stuff and still not very often seen, just have seen more of it then usual)

And that's only stuff i've pulled off the top of my head in a split second lol



EDIT: Just a side note, it also pisses me off a little when i see people getting Alpha invites just because they say hi, when tons of longer, moe active & beneficial users are not getting invites.

And i'm not speaking on that for myself, i don't play on PC so couldn't use an Alpha anyways.

When communities grow, groups with different ideas or behaviors contribute more often due to the sheer amount of new community members. So I agree with certain points you make, but the thing I find most off-putting is to see community members with this sort of attitude of "holier-than-thou" or "well I was here when the game/community was good" before the game is even released.

I think people in any community should spend more time finding common ground rather than complaining or pointing out the differences. Arguing with one another or treating community staff or devs is simply unacceptable.

[Primus Palus]

I've seen it go downhill in the time i've been here a month.
Everyone used to be real friendly & helpful as well as had decent knowledge about the game. I used to post on here a lot. But then came the "Want to join Alpha, introduce yourself" thread and all these people started pouring in.

Just for starters.

#1. I noticed a lot more bickering happening between members.
#2. Repeat post of the same exact thing already posted 6x on the front page.
#3. People calling Myll_Erik out like he is their *****. lol
#4. All the NDA infractions.
#5. A lot of posts are off topic 5 replies into a thread.

(All bold is just minor stuff and still not very often seen, just have seen more of it then usual)

And that's only stuff i've pulled off the top of my head in a split second lol



EDIT: Just a side note, it also pisses me off a little when i see people getting Alpha invites just because they say hi, when tons of longer, moe active & beneficial users are not getting invites.

And i'm not speaking on that for myself, i don't play on PC so couldn't use an Alpha anyways.

I'm with you even if I'm still new around here. Most games will build a great foundation of a community with helpful people that get along. Then, as they do beta tests and other things, more and more people show up and start causing trouble. It's the norm that you see. Eventually most of those tools will move on because the game gets old for them. The core will fight through it.

Meh, it'll blow over. I'm here to stay myself... I got the game ordered up and I intend to play it. I'm doing the testing and will continue to stay involved.

[Ultra_Violet]

Hi all , I'm new to the alpha forum. I have been fairly active on beta. I tend to mostly read posts or ask questions when I am desperate for help. But I always search first. I also hate reading bickering posters. Its just so unnecessary. being new its always hard to see how you will be received. I always try to be respectful and friendly. Not all of us "newbies" are rude :P Anyway I am loving this community so far. Everyone (mostly) has been really helpful and nice. cannot wait till game comes out. Mine is pre-ordered as well.

[Dekar]

I think for one thing, repeat threads are the sign of a community growing. When new people come in, often times they won't want to look through all the previous threads to ask a particular question. while this is annoying, at least it shows more people coming onto the forum and showing interest in the game.

[Laughter]

#1. I noticed a lot more bickering happening between members.
#2. Repeat post of the same exact thing already posted 6x on the front page.
#3. People calling Myll_Erik out like he is their *****. lol
#4. All the NDA infractions.
#5. A lot of posts are off topic 5 replies into a thread.

I kind of want to point the blame on console gamers posting on the forums. A good chunk of them are younger and aren't aware of all you listed.. perhaps?

Not saying it's all console players OR hating before someone get's butt hurt. >.>