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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic @WarriorDanYT
When the first FAQ purge started, here's what the developers gave in turn for questions of what's going on. https://gyazo.com/7db3b73a7d6333be7dda173bd4172f4b … This is when people began getting worried because specifically 'steam' references were wiped out. The developer said no it's fine.
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Since then they've had an AMA where they clarified that the Epic deal has been a thing for and I quote 'a long time'. And that they have been preparing since April.
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And I'm sorry but I cannot see this as anything else other than the developer outright lying to their users to prevent a PR backlash instead of just outright stating that "Yes we are Epic exclusive"
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Replying to @clanelord @WarriorDanYT
The developer announced the exclusive forthrightly, as all of the Epic Games store exclusives have been announced. It’s true that they didn’t announce it before their announcement, but that’s a long way from lying!
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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic @WarriorDanYT
It is deceitful then when users were concerned two weeks prior about this exact thing to then tell them "No it's fine do not worry, it's merely a site update." Whatever their intent, their actions come off as I stated, as deceitful.
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As I stated, it's best if developers don't do this in my opinion for Epic moreso than PGI or MW5, because the users will be much quicker to draw their anger on Epic rather than the developer, and I do hope that you can try and influence developers not to repeat mistakes like this
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Replying to @clanelord @WarriorDanYT
How would you phrase a better response to that question, without pre-announcing the exclusivity announcement? In general, this is a question every company has to grapple with when questioned about plans they aren’t yet ready to announce.
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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic @WarriorDanYT
I'd be as blunt as possible, because if the users are onto it you might as well state it, because keeping it under wraps just caused much bigger backlash. With a niche audience like MW5 it's just going to hurt more in the end if you try to dodge the questions and avoid them
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There isn't a way to dodge an announcement, if I was in their position and I had solidified the Epic deal, I would just state it plain as day. Yes, there'd be backlash, but it would be a hell of a lot less compared to the current situation with how PGI handled it
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Hmm. If all developers were forced to announce their plans whenever asked or whenever they’re made, wouldn’t they continually be put on the spot and lose control over the timing and venue of their announcements?
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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic @WarriorDanYT
This specific topic, the Epic exclusivity, is currently a massive sore spot for a massive amount of users. It is best to just announce it as soon as you can(especially when you are taking pre-orders), so that whatever goodwill you 'have', you retain.
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People understand the need for funds, games are expensive endeavors 'especially' niche titles like Mechwarrior 5, but being honest with the community on questions such as this is important to keep the goodwill of the people and keep their trust.
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