What would make Zone get more players? - 3

PumaD · 07-23-2013

Posted by Reece

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So no it's not entirely Zone's fault, if it was up too me though I'd probably temporarily close the server, revamp it, then re release.

Mainly wrong/bad decisions by Management only, wouldn't blame anything else.

Emera · 07-23-2013

Posted by PumaD

Mainly wrong/bad decisions by Management only, wouldn't blame anything else.

Gets fired -> gets angry.

PumaD · 07-23-2013

Posted by Emera

Gets fired -> gets angry.

lolwat?

I resigned, and I didn't blame Tashkin, I blame previous managers.

Iceman · 07-23-2013

last time I played I did not see the 360 degree shooting all I saw was it shooting at a weird angle and I would have to keep spamming and move my player. So my question is can I standing in one place shoot a complete 360 degrees?

If you don't get what I mean pretend you are surrounded by 360 ppl in a perfect circle and they all have 1 hp can I standing in one place kill them all just by making my finger circle the d-pad? That is my definition of 360 degree shooting.

MonicaLewinsky · 07-23-2013

The shooting isn't wierd, it's just different and you didn't even attempt to use the style. It's actually quite nice, the three-sixty aiming, it adds more of a challenge and at the same time allows you to succeed based of your skill, and not off your weapon (iEra). In zone, everygum has it's perks and flaws. In iEra, the weapons are based of price, so you could have a watergun, while someone else has a pbp making it virtually impossible to kill them. Zone's weapons. Zone's aiming system and balance of guns makes it 20x better for iEra, and makes you need to be skilled to win a firefight.

Iceman · 07-23-2013

Posted by Hayze

The shooting isn't wierd, it's just different and you didn't even attempt to use the style. It's actually quite nice, the three-sixty aiming, it adds more of a challenge and at the same time allows you to succeed based of your skill, and not off your weapon (iEra). In zone, everygum has it's perks and flaws. In iEra, the weapons are based of price, so you could have a watergun, while someone else has a pbp making it virtually impossible to kill them. Zone's weapons. Zone's aiming system and balance of guns makes it 20x better for iEra, and makes you need to be skilled to win a firefight.

that all sounds really nice but you haven't answered my question.
I guess I will have to get on and see for myself.

Rotaruc · 07-23-2013

Zones Er Beamer will beat the *** out of a bar on era. Actually play zone andu will learn to play zone lol

fUnK · 07-23-2013

Posted by Iceman

that all sounds really nice but you haven't answered my question.
I guess I will have to get on and see for myself.

Yes, go on zone yourself. And if you use the information everyone just gave you, and you have an IQ over 30, you will be fine.

fsh · 07-23-2013

Posted by TwistedWizard

It's not Zone's fault it has a low player count. Most players had already been active members of Classic or Era when Zone released. They don't wanna throw away their game on a server to go to another (I did, lol). And if that's not the case, Era is already a gun dominated game, and I'm sure most chose gangster over future.

hah! gangsters my ass, era is now about rares, auctions, and events

Nyte* · 07-23-2013

Posted by Iceman

last time I played I did not see the 360 degree shooting all I saw was it shooting at a weird angle and I would have to keep spamming and move my player. So my question is can I standing in one place shoot a complete 360 degrees?

If you don't get what I mean pretend you are surrounded by 360 ppl in a perfect circle and they all have 1 hp can I standing in one place kill them all just by making my finger circle the d-pad? That is my definition of 360 degree shooting.

Yes you can kill people in a full circle around you 360°. This is the first complaint I've heard about the shooting system. Something along the lines of #You'reDoingItWrong.

Vendetta · 07-23-2013

Posted by Lazerlatté

I honestly think the reason why there aren't too many players is because of multiple reasons. For one thing, the game practically revolves... No, completely revolves around squads. That's a bit of a turn-off for me and I'm sure many other people who would rather dive in solo. Then, there's the fact that even if you are in a squad, there's barely anything to do. And finally, zone just doesn't have a sort of appeal that I honestly don't know how to describe, or even really make out for that matter... Maybe it's just because of the lack of content that can't be compared to the quantities of content in era or even classic.

Classic is the worst served for content possible. After 4 years you might think something good would of been added. Nope. There was more content in one tile of graal the adventure.

GlazeyB · 07-23-2013

Posted by PumaD

lolwat?

I resigned, and I didn't blame Tashkin, I blame previous managers.

Posted by PumaD

Mainly wrong/bad decisions by Management only, wouldn't blame anything else.

This is stupid. Yes, the other managers could of done more than they did but Codein wasn't going to put with Stefan being restrictive as he is. (This is probably true for Matt too) If Stefan wasn't being a total ****, you would still have Codein.

Posted by Reece

So no it's not entirely Zone's fault, if it was up too me though I'd probably temporarily close the server, revamp it, then re release.

You already know a revamp is pretty much in the works.

Mejico Josh · 07-23-2013

The problem with the playercount really all steams from the bad start izone had i mean when zone was hyped up i was too and when it came out sometime at midnight in the uk i instally download hopped on looked around for a about 5 did a couple of missions and gt bored. At that point about 250-300 were playing and because the start was bad alot of these people told there friends it sucked and no one got the game

Why this happend well the main reason was the fact it was rushed and now the current staff team are little by little building up the player count with meaningful updates (take not classic hats and gst with a weekly realase of nexus or revolution ARE NOT worth while updates)

iHot · 07-24-2013

Posted by Jesus Freak

Classic is the worst served for content possible. After 4 years you might think something good would of been added. Nope. There was more content in one tile of graal the adventure.

LOL'd at that last line. But my man Dusty will release his railroads soon.

MattKan · 07-24-2013

I think Zone's problem is simple: Its gameplay is too similar to Era's. There are very few reasons to play Zone that aren't already covered by Era. The systems, the content, and even some of the graphics are identical. Players left Classic for Era because Era offered something new. But Zone? Zone has never had much that Era didn't offer better versions of.

Sure, Zone has a few neat systems like the bomberman spar and missions that I don't think are offered on Classic or Era, but the foundation of the server is basically Era with "updated" graphics. Current development progress does not seem to be straying very far from this, either, so I think it will need some overhauling before it will succeed.

I personally think Zone should go for the whole Sci-Fi / space station type deal.

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Iceman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 41	last time I played I did not see the 360 degree shooting all I saw was it shooting at a weird angle and I would have to keep spamming and move my player. So my question is can I standing in one place shoot a complete 360 degrees? If you don't get what I mean pretend you are surrounded by 360 ppl in a perfect circle and they all have 1 hp can I standing in one place kill them all just by making my finger circle the d-pad? That is my definition of 360 degree shooting.

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MonicaLewinsky Monica Lewinsky Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merica' Posts: 1,507	The shooting isn't wierd, it's just different and you didn't even attempt to use the style. It's actually quite nice, the three-sixty aiming, it adds more of a challenge and at the same time allows you to succeed based of your skill, and not off your weapon (iEra). In zone, everygum has it's perks and flaws. In iEra, the weapons are based of price, so you could have a watergun, while someone else has a pbp making it virtually impossible to kill them. Zone's weapons. Zone's aiming system and balance of guns makes it 20x better for iEra, and makes you need to be skilled to win a firefight.

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Rotaruc Does anyone remember me? Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,090	Zones Er Beamer will beat the *** out of a bar on era. Actually play zone andu will learn to play zone lol

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Mejico Josh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Posts: 1,282	The problem with the playercount really all steams from the bad start izone had i mean when zone was hyped up i was too and when it came out sometime at midnight in the uk i instally download hopped on looked around for a about 5 did a couple of missions and gt bored. At that point about 250-300 were playing and because the start was bad alot of these people told there friends it sucked and no one got the game Why this happend well the main reason was the fact it was rushed and now the current staff team are little by little building up the player count with meaningful updates (take not classic hats and gst with a weekly realase of nexus or revolution ARE NOT worth while updates)

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MattKan the KattMan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 4,204	I think Zone's problem is simple: Its gameplay is too similar to Era's. There are very few reasons to play Zone that aren't already covered by Era. The systems, the content, and even some of the graphics are identical. Players left Classic for Era because Era offered something new. But Zone? Zone has never had much that Era didn't offer better versions of. Sure, Zone has a few neat systems like the bomberman spar and missions that I don't think are offered on Classic or Era, but the foundation of the server is basically Era with "updated" graphics. Current development progress does not seem to be straying very far from this, either, so I think it will need some overhauling before it will succeed. I personally think Zone should go for the whole Sci-Fi / space station type deal.