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WolfClawsWolfClaws Member UncommonPosts: 638
in H1Z1

So, this is not a post to gripe about the game, I actually like it.

 

What I do not care for is SOEs forcing people to use reddit and twitter to ask questions about the game.  Or to report issues they have in game.

 

Twitter and Reddit are so effing not easy to use when trying to find information.   

 

I have seen scores of posts closed by mods with them stating "go to Reddit to talk".  

 

Ok, I think I am done.  It would just be WAY easier to have an official forum for everyone to collaborate than to use reddit, oh which has a posting timer of 10 minutes.  I dont see the value in it.

 

That is all.

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  • ReaperUkReaperUk Member UncommonPosts: 760
    A lot of games seem to be relying on Reddit and Twitter nowadays. I suppose it's cheaper for them but I much prefer an in-house forum.
  • CobaltusCobaltus Member UncommonPosts: 36
    OP, you are absolutely correct. I consider it to be a lazy move by them.
  • CaldrinCaldrin Member UncommonPosts: 4,505

    https://forums.station.sony.com/h1z1/index.php

    Just general chat and stuff is on reddit.. got no issues with that really.

     

     

     

  • WolfClawsWolfClaws Member UncommonPosts: 638

    And all bugs, suggestions, and anything else not related to account and patcher issues.

     

    It is a lazy move on their part as they have the web space....  Forums are free.  Mostly cause they already partially exist, they are choosing not to use it and forcing players to use reddit and Twitter to communicate.

     

     

    I don't like being forced.

  • azzamasinazzamasin Member UncommonPosts: 3,105
    Originally posted by WolfClaws

    So, this is not a post to gripe about the game, I actually like it.

     

    What I do not care for is SOEs forcing people to use reddit and twitter to ask questions about the game.  Or to report issues they have in game.

     

    Twitter and Reddit are so effing not easy to use when trying to find information.   

     

    I have seen scores of posts closed by mods with them stating "go to Reddit to talk".  

     

    Ok, I think I am done.  It would just be WAY easier to have an official forum for everyone to collaborate than to use reddit, oh which has a posting timer of 10 minutes.  I dont see the value in it.

     

    That is all.

    Reddit and their sub-Reddits are by far the best place to talk about anything related to the topic you want.  It took me several years but I finally all but quit using sites like this or other official forums because Reddit does is 10X better.

    Sandbox means open world, non-linear gaming PERIOD!

    Subscription Gaming, especially MMO gaming is a Cash grab bigger then the most P2W cash shop!

    Bring Back Exploration and lengthy progression times. RPG's have always been about the Journey not the destination!!!

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  • ArazaleArazale Member Posts: 348
    Originally posted by azzamasin
    Originally posted by WolfClaws

    So, this is not a post to gripe about the game, I actually like it.

     

    What I do not care for is SOEs forcing people to use reddit and twitter to ask questions about the game.  Or to report issues they have in game.

     

    Twitter and Reddit are so effing not easy to use when trying to find information.   

     

    I have seen scores of posts closed by mods with them stating "go to Reddit to talk".  

     

    Ok, I think I am done.  It would just be WAY easier to have an official forum for everyone to collaborate than to use reddit, oh which has a posting timer of 10 minutes.  I dont see the value in it.

     

    That is all.

    Reddit and their sub-Reddits are by far the best place to talk about anything related to the topic you want.  It took me several years but I finally all but quit using sites like this or other official forums because Reddit does is 10X better.

    And yet here you are with nearly full 5 stars.

  • IvidnaelaxIvidnaelax Member UncommonPosts: 67
    I agree, but then I don't really play any games these days. 
  • CaldrinCaldrin Member UncommonPosts: 4,505
    Originally posted by WolfClaws

    I don't like being forced.

    You are not being forced to do anything .. if you dont like it that much then dont use reddit and the bug tacker.

  • BattlerockBattlerock Member CommonPosts: 1,393
    I used to not like reddit and Twitter either, but I have found that they are actually very nice ways of communication and you get the most up to date information there from the most reliable source. Last night as I was trying to play H1Z1, the reddit page was very handy, I read up on the patch notes, I was able to monitor server status, I was also able to get a feel for some concerns players were having about the game and which ones were of higher priority. I have never tweeted or posted anything on reddit, I simply have an account to stay up with the news. This is the only page I post anything, I actually wish I never got into replying to begin with.
  • Laughing-manLaughing-man Member RarePosts: 3,655
    Originally posted by WolfClaws

    Twitter and Reddit are so effing not easy to use when trying to find information.   

     It would just be WAY easier to have an official forum for everyone to collaborate than to use reddit, oh which has a posting timer of 10 minutes.

    Well I entirely disagree with what I saved from your OP.

    Twitter and Reddit are VERY EASY to search through and find the answers to the questions you are looking for, they already have an established community FOR the game in question, why would the Devs NOT take advantage of such an amazing situation?

    A 10 minute posting timer is very reasonable, and most sites have similar restrictions.

    A lot of game companies have been doing this over the past 10 years, this is really standard practice, and the reason is clear. It's easier for EVERYONE involved.

  • NanfoodleNanfoodle Member LegendaryPosts: 10,901
    As long as the devs and reading and responding I dont see why this would be a big deal. 
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