I'm not sure if this has been covered already but it's something that has been on my mind the last few days.
I just want to get a feel for everyone elses thoughts and opinions about a corporate buyout. As a community are we ok with this project being backed by a major developer?
A few questions for MWM as well.
Has this possibility been considered?
With the project being funded, have you thought about this being an incentive for a large company to consider backing/buying the project?
Have you approached any major game developers or other corporations with the project for possible funding?
This is just something I've been thinking about lately. I feel that it's definitely a real possibility, and that as a community we should be aware of how this might affect the game that we've all been spending our time and money to support.
Once burned, twice shy.
I can't speak for MWM at all, but I seem to recall something about not wanting to risk losing control to a corporation who cares only for the bottom line and might shut down the game without warning again. There are certainly several (Many. Most?) big developers that I'd trust about as far as I could throw Mount Rushmore. But I suppose that it might be possible, if a contract could be drawn up that would explicitly prevent the corporation from damaging the game with ill-considered directives. I find it unlikely, though.
No corporate buyouts. It will be player-owned and -developed.
Not that there can't be corporate involvement, but the reigns will never be given to a for-profit corporate entity that isn't owned by the player-creators.
Former Online Community Manager & Forum Moderator
It makes more sense that we as Heroes, try our best to Tredge up the Hill on our own 2 feet, than accept a lift.
Well, unless you're on vacation and going Skiing :D
Thank you. This is exactly the kind of response I was hoping for.
This stance right here is to be expected from MWM, who after all are the same people who got burned in the CoH shutdown as all the rest of us. That it is very firmly and clearly stated is very gratifying, and reaffirms the faith I already have in this venture. Thank you.
Oh Noesss!! *eyes Ravonos*.
Arrrr Yuuuu working for DCUO? >:(
hehe ;D
Hardly. I played that game all of 5 minutes before never logging in again. Although, I was at SOE headquarters when the game was announced...