A lot of people have been moaning (more than usual!) recently that nothing is being worked on in Graal.

My proposal is that a Forum moderator - preferably one with in game links - could post a giant thread, much like the minor updates thread Dusty manages, with in-game projects that are being worked on just so we can have the slightest idea what we can potentially look forward to.

This didn't really fit into either (Improvements or General) so I just put it here as I feel it would need its own thread, obviously, it would need to remain at the top so it couldn't be a regular account that made it. My idea isn't a smaller thread, just a few small pointers to show the rest of the Graal Classic community that you admins actually do a great job, and that your efforts should be appreciated, especially leading up to hectic times.

Thoughts?  

I like this idea.
It's a great idea.  

Posted by TWIZ

I like this idea.
It's a great idea.

Phew! Was worried others might hate it! Thanks  

Then they'll be no surprises! But I support this idea! All future updates should be posted within spoilers if it ruins excitement.  

I was thinking more along the lines that we would know what the admins were working on - subtle things - that would then decrease moaning threads and also just let us see what cool things might be added to classic.

Basically a list of things that are happening and main ideas admins support that are potentially game worthy and worth putting time into to show they may take into account what we say on here.  

Me and rufus have been working on this new great update I think you guys will enjoy He told me I am not supposed to give out any information- but a subtle hint might just hold you guys over

Spoiler

It starts with B...

Spoiler

... and ends in ushtown!

 

The cnn of graal  

Posted by Kendama

Me and rufus have been working on this new great update I think you guys will enjoy He told me I am not supposed to give out any information- but a subtle hint might just hold you guys over

Spoiler

It starts with B...

Spoiler

... and ends in ushtown!

Actually, it does start with a B.  

Posted by Rufus

Actually, it does start with a B.

Watch out guys they are going to rename balamb island. Try not to get too excited.  

bootyville, Graaltown  

Posted by Rufus

Actually, it does start with a B.

Bomy island or whatever it's called?  

Big City caldera XD  

The issue I have with posting in-progress content is that I don't like raising expectations. While we do try to stick to deadlines it's easy to miss a deadline and have content delayed. I'm much more comfortable just working on new content and releasing it when it's done rather than having players moan and groan when it's not released a few months after announcement.

Look at the railroads for an example of why I don't really like this approach.  

Posted by Dusty

I don't like raising expectations. While we do try to stick to deadlines it's easy to miss a deadline and have content delayed.

Responsibility. Most mmo companies announce their content before they release anything new. You could have it done, announce it, then release it a week later. After that, work on new content, and repeat the process.  

I think Hikaru's "Out of stock" idea (different thread) applies here too.

When I was working for an ios/android company we would constantly get the work done and then hold back on the build. Better to have it done and be sure of it than have 100 fixes and angry 'customers.'

When you have the content finished, maybe announce it, wait till your deadline with the ALREADY FINISHED stuff in tow, and then release it to give players that illusion of anticipation?