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Averia Light

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I hope with the increase in revenue due to the acquisition, you guys ROLL BACK on Micro Transactions (TH)

This game has been going downhill in terms of skills giving it's players a sense of accomplishment since 2012.

I understand that the reduction in your player-base lead to this, but the most recent TH promotions are just insane.


True, but look at what Mod Balance said. they had their best financial year... EVER.
For most of the elder players the MTX removes the feeling of accomplishment. Indeed, 99's are worthless. But don't forget it's a company they want to make a lot of profit. it's not charity. and though most of us don't like it we are stil playing aren't we? and though I hate MTX I already spent money on it. Even if I Hate it... In the end not using MTX feels like a disadvantage .


There are multiple ways to measure how 'good' a company is doing.

Can you link me the quote please?
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17-Mar-2016 10:21:09

Hot Zone

Hot Zone

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Wow I can** believe all of you lot… You all going on about nothing when the main thing is going to change is our ability to play longer than 3 hours a day… Like everyone don’t even read the laws of companies around the world it was the first thing I look at is if my game time is going to be limited and yeah that what is that for about the last decade games under the people republic of china you are required to have ID and limit you for 3 hours per day of game play. It is not up to the game developers or even the investors it's the government.

Anti-addiction or fatigue system

The fatigue system would also be paired with a real name ID system, to ensure that individual players could be more easily tracked, and their game play controlled. After the initial announcement there was a large public outcry from both adult gamers (currently at least 50% of China’s online gaming demographic), and developers who were left scrambling to find a means of implementing the system into games already being played. These general complaints caused the Chinese government to delay the implementation of the system from 2006 to April 2007; they also restricted its use to only affect players under the age of 18.[17]

The system has a proposed three stage implementation plan stretching from April 15 to July 15, 2007. Stage one began on April 15 and is scheduled to continue until June 15. The intent of this phase is to allow game developers, and publishers to prepare for full scale outlay of the system. Stage two is proposed to begin immediately after stage one and continue until July 15. This month is to allow game companies adequate time to test and debug their system implementation. The third "phase", beginning after July 15 will signify the final roll out of the system, and its integration into live game servers; essentially the third phase is the proposed release date for full implementation. - wiki

17-Mar-2016 10:36:39

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I hope with the increase in revenue due to the acquisition, you guys ROLL BACK on Micro Transactions (TH)

This game has been going downhill in terms of skills giving it's players a sense of accomplishment since 2012.

I understand that the reduction in your player-base lead to this, but the most recent TH promotions are just insane.


True, but look at what Mod Balance said. they had their best financial year... EVER.
For most of the elder players the MTX removes the feeling of accomplishment. Indeed, 99's are worthless. But don't forget it's a company they want to make a lot of profit. it's not charity. and though most of us don't like it we are stil playing aren't we? and though I hate MTX I already spent money on it. Even if I Hate it... In the end not using MTX feels like a disadvantage .


There are multiple ways to measure how 'good' a company is doing.

Can you link me the quote please?
99's have been replaced with 120's thats what most high levels strive for and there is definitely a sense of accomplishment with them.

17-Mar-2016 10:37:06

FiFi LaFeles

FiFi LaFeles

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Wow I can** believe all of you lot… You all going on about nothing when the main thing is going to change is our ability to play longer than 3 hours a day… Like everyone don’t even read the laws of companies around the world ....


Did you also research whether a Chinese law that is applicable in China has jurisdiction and legality in the rest of the World?
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17-Mar-2016 10:41:39

Hot Zone

Hot Zone

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Won't know but how would that work exactly.... One set of rules for the Chinese players and another set of controls for the rest of the world? I would think it would just be mainstream for everyone since that would put a lot of different set of coding in for everything I would imagine.

Actually I'm over 18 so doesn't bother me back to playing RS as usual. :)

17-Mar-2016 10:44:27 - Last edited on 17-Mar-2016 10:47:55 by Hot Zone

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Hot Zone, yes china has imposed restrictions on Chinese developers within China. However, these are not game developers, they are in effect a financial institution. The product is still being created in the UK and run in the UK, even after the Americans bought out a large share.

So as UK based developers they do not have to conform to the rules imposed by China. That being said, I don't think that China will be a market for Runescape.

17-Mar-2016 10:57:45

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Runescape is dead if you take this deal. This will be the worst thing to ever happen to Runescape. I cannot believe you're even considering it. You remember removing the wild and free trade? This is even more ******** than doing that.

17-Mar-2016 11:48:00

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I would like to see Nexus0rigins views on this matter, he seems to make good sense with stuff of this nature.
My opinion is that the majority of players seem to be overreacting without having done any actual research. The fact that the Financial Times referred to them as a "lossing" company isn't helping either.

Yes, the company is expecting around $55m in losses for last year, however, the company itself is financially stable for the most part from what I can see. If you compare the stock trends for the company against the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index, you'll see that the company's stock has followed almost the exact same trend, indicating that the company's stock is performing almost exactly as it should.

The company's predicted losses for last year aren't the fault of the company, it is the fault of the industry moving in a different direction. Steelmakers in China have been focusing on buying cheaper, higher quality ores from foreign countries rather than buying domestic ores. It is expected that by the end of 2016, only around 10% of ores purchased by China's steel industry will be domestic ores. This is the time for the company to start liquidating the mining assets and move onto different avenues, just as they have done a few times in the past with other ventures.

If done properly, the company could end the year with over $1b in liquid assets. They currently have around $2b in assets, but have around $1b in liabilities, however their monthly revenue is more than substantial enough to cover the liabilities without having to liquidate any assets to cover the costs.

Apart from last year, the company has been growing steadily for quite a few years.

Of course, being the RuneScape community, I wouldn't expect anything less than panic selling wands and random fear-mongering to such an announcement. :P
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17-Mar-2016 11:51:42 - Last edited on 17-Mar-2016 11:55:26 by Nexus Origin

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Runescape is dead if you take this deal. This will be the worst thing to ever happen to Runescape. I cannot believe you're even considering it. You remember removing the wild and free trade? This is even more ******** than doing that.


Unfortunately the current investors/owners of Runescape (Jagex) don't care as they'll have a sweet little profit in their banks. That is ALL it boils down to. Once the deal goes through the *little* people (Jagex employees and players) are insignificant.

17-Mar-2016 11:59:12

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