iEra, in simpler words, just isn't the same anymore. The old iEra, the one I loved and preferred over iClassic, doesn't exist anymore. The old iEra was controlled by the awesome staff (still here, by the way.) But the staff aren't the main problem. It's the players, yes, us.
Now, this is not so much for us older players (1000+ hours, at least.) Of course, it's partially everyone. But (no offense) mostly the newer players.
You see, iClassic got ruined because the greed, and the fact that the players had no input, no chance to say their word. The staff were always in hiding, and almost none responded to anyone but their friends. The updates got worse and worse, mostly because they are all hats, and, well, laziness got ahold of the beloved server.
Now, we have iEra. We have great updates, great staff, but a big problem. We aren't appreciate!
Our staff works hard and long to produce nice updates, to make the players happy. We get new guns, new areas, and most of the player input is at LEAST considered. But, the thing is, players are hating on the staff. Because, they feel they are being treated unfair. For the stupidest reasons. Once, a player hatespammed me that Bboy (sorry for the name drop) participated an auction and didn't announce it! Now, we all know that it isn't that big of a deal. In fact, for the lagger players, it's nice to have an auction that isn't full of spamming players and lag.
Of course, the fact that our staff are now mostly hiding causes a problem. No one can talk to them, and if they do come out, people spam them, with mostly unimportant stuff like hosting Weddings or the fact they got scammed.
Back when I first joined iEra, staff could freely wander around, and, although they had crowds, the players loved and respected them (that I know of. Of course, I wasn't or never have been staff, I can't read their PMs or experience what they are). But, players could input ideas, get help fairly and enjoy the game!
But, once again, now players are bothered by stupid things such as the fact BAR has a high price. I mean, come on! It's one gun. Big deal. It won't end the world if you can't get it, and I assure you that not all of the guns will suddenly have ridiculously high prices, nor will you be forced by anyone to buy them.
So, please, guys. Remember that our staff are people too, that everyone in the game deserves equal treatment. What is ruining our server, is not the high prices or the dumb gang wars, but the fact that our communication is not only dying, but failing. Because, yelling in CAPS LOCK at staff or anyone gets you nowhere.

Can we please go back to the old server I loved? Where no matter how many kills or hours you had, maturity was more important. Where our staff were respected but not treated like scary government spies or something, and where people were happy with what they had?
Because it really is a good server, and we know that. Stop complaining.

Posted by KatGoesRawr (Post 7060) iEra, in simpler words, just isn't the same anymore. The old iEra, the one I loved and preferred over iClassic, doesn't exist anymore. The old iEra was controlled by the awesome staff (still here, by the way.) But the staff aren't the main problem. It's the players, yes, us. Now, this is not so much for us older players (1000+ hours, at least.) Of course, it's partially everyone. But (no offense) mostly the newer players. You see, iClassic got ruined because the greed, and the fact that the players had no input, no chance to say their word. The staff were always in hiding, and almost none responded to anyone but their friends. The updates got worse and worse, mostly because they are all hats, and, well, laziness got ahold of the beloved server. Now, we have iEra. We have great updates, great staff, but a big problem. We aren't appreciate! Our staff works hard and long to produce nice updates, to make the players happy. We get new guns, new areas, and most of the player input is at LEAST considered. But, the thing is, players are hating on the staff. Because, they feel they are being treated unfair. For the stupidest reasons. Once, a player hatespammed me that Bboy (sorry for the name drop) participated an auction and didn't announce it! Now, we all know that it isn't that big of a deal. In fact, for the lagger players, it's nice to have an auction that isn't full of spamming players and lag. Of course, the fact that our staff are now mostly hiding causes a problem. No one can talk to them, and if they do come out, people spam them, with mostly unimportant stuff like hosting Weddings or the fact they got scammed. Back when I first joined iEra, staff could freely wander around, and, although they had crowds, the players loved and respected them (that I know of. Of course, I wasn't or never have been staff, I can't read their PMs or experience what they are). But, players could input ideas, get help fairly and enjoy the game! But, once again, now players are bothered by stupid things such as the fact BAR has a high price. I mean, come on! It's one gun. Big deal. It won't end the world if you can't get it, and I assure you that not all of the guns will suddenly have ridiculously high prices, nor will you be forced by anyone to buy them. So, please, guys. Remember that our staff are people too, that everyone in the game deserves equal treatment. What is ruining our server, is not the high prices or the dumb gang wars, but the fact that our communication is not only dying, but failing. Because, yelling in CAPS LOCK at staff or anyone gets you nowhere. Can we please go back to the old server I loved? Where no matter how many kills or hours you had, maturity was more important. Where our staff were respected but not treated like scary government spies or something, and where people were happy with what they had? Because it really is a good server, and we know that. Stop complaining.

Posted by Higbey (Post 7111) It starts with one gun....then boom a bunch of overpowered super expensive guns. So you'll get pked super easy if you dont buy them. .

Posted by Wafflez (Post 7118) As someone with experience of being both a staff and normal community member, I have to say Kat that you're both bold and somewhat...what's the word, I really don't want to offend you lol, that isn't my purpose, just a little naive. Seriously no offense though. It really is awesome that you stand up and speak out for the staff as a community member, that's really great. I wish I saw more people like you when I was staff for iClassic back in the day before it went downhill. You have to take into consideration of what it was like for iEra in the beginning. It was a brand new server that had high expectations from almost everyone. Naturally the staff members will go out and introduce themselves so that people will know them, then if a good impression is made, positive opinion will spread amongst players. If I'm not mistaken the staff at the time were mainly PC original people, so it was a new experience for both them and people trying out iEra (considering how PC Era really doesn't get all that many people and iEra had a massive wave of people checking it out the first day). As far as people are and how they react to things in the game, what can you do? Every group/leader comes with people that like them or love them and people who complain about them or blame them. That's the whole point of responsibility and the ability of the staff to tolerate such things.

Posted by KatGoesRawr (Post 7171) The fact that the staff were roaming around helping players with a good attitude and behavior definitely was impressive, and what brought me to switch servers.

Posted by Snowbreeze (Post 7124) Uh? The price of the BAR was made just to avoid this, to ALL player to get it, so I highly doubt this will happen, because I dont think we will see a lot of people in the street with it.

Posted by Thunderstørm (Post 7182) the bar is overpriced, graal gets enough money from gratlat packs, i know that coz i get them all the time, do they really need more...

Posted by Cloyd (Post 7184) The BAR is overpriced for a reason, as I just said. It's not like you HAVE to go and buy a gralat pack and get this gun. Honestly, if I was a normal player, I wouldn't try getting it either. Y'know, unless I was rich and all.

Posted by Thunderstørm (Post 7185) seriously? if it did like 12 damage or so maybe.... but it is the same as an neo rifle just a little bit faster

Posted by Cloyd (Post 7187) No gun is the same as another. There are guns that are SIMILAR, yes. I can't get around that sometimes. People can complain all they want about the BAR, but the fact is that no matter how much they complain, it will always go back to one thing. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

Posted by Thunderstørm (Post 7190) its not that i dont like it, but is it really worth buying for THAT price?

Posted by Cloyd (Post 7192) Yes.