I made this topic, because i don't really understand any decisions made by warmane in the last year. I'm confused by some and disappointed by others.
I hope that this doesn't sound too ranty, since i dont want to just qq. Maybe someone of you understand the situation better than me and can explain some of their decisions.
First, I don't understand the way you, the whole server, wanna be. I ve always thought you are a community but also a company and ofc a company will go down when there is not enough income. And here is what i don't understand. You tell us that Lordaron only gives you 4-6% of your income, so what you do?
Yeah ofc raise the prices of the other realms. That doesn't make any sence. Neither from the community side, nor the company side. Highering prices will not bring you higher income. Since there is rarely any demand on those realms. (I'm speaking from a Cata-player view). We dont have many players left. Most of the players i know don't really care anymore, since they already have all their equip, or don't feel the need to get any better, since Cata is on a downcurve anyway. They just play a bit and then go their way. By increasing your prices, those ppl wont give a damn.
Next point, Christmas Coins (yawn)
Every year i wonder, how you can be weird about them. Every year the same discussion. (not enough, not fair, it s a gift be happy, BLABLA). i can't hear it anymore. So, the last 2 years you gave away a lot less coins, the reason is unknown to me. I also never understand that "make it a secret" thing. Ppl were so hyped, to get something, to maybe get an item that they wished for really long. You also got me to donate prechristmas cause i was hoping to get a few coins more like that so i could buy 2 items for me. It was AWESOME. and i think you got more than me to donate with that method. And if we look back to company-community theme, it's a step back in both directions.
K last point for now, communication, developement
After moltdown, we were all pretty down, yet what was happening afterwards was really nice to see. The community got together, you got an insight of everything. Merge with AT seemed REALLY good. But as soon as the situation had stabled, i felt like everything went to minimum effort-mode. Events were made really half-hearted. Developement on Cata/Mop just stopped completely. And everything you see is Lordaron Lordaron Lordaron. Ppl are still waiting for the AT core on warsong. I don't know what exactly it is, but there is definatly missing something on all realms besides Lordaron.
I myself would really look forward to see old 4.0.6 back, but i think thats just daydreaming :P
Anyway, i hope you don't delete this Topic, i really felt the urge to get those questions/opinions out of my mind. And before someone tells me if i dont like it i shouldn't play it, i wouldn't post this text, if i wouldn't have my stay here until now.
Have a nice day guys! :)
P.S I'd like to add the changes to the Cata-Point-shop as well. That thing developed from a nice gadget that was fun to something 95% useless.