Crossfire - Blackstar update

Hmmmm...

I don't even know why they have a problem with the audio, the Crossfire mod wasn't made so that you can listen to its music, but to play it through. If they don't like the music, they can easily disable it and put their own in the background like I do, because I fight all of the time I want to listen to something that pumps me up... but anyway, to go into such lengths as to mess around with the game files for the music while there is YouTube or free radios with such an awesome music, is beyond me.

You did the right thing as to protect the licenses and people should know better when to respect other people's hard work.

As for the Roleplay, I'd actually like to apologize because I feel like I have unconsciously rushed you into even more work that you really don't have to do, because if people really want to engage in RP they really will... yes, there are really well developed Roleplay 'systems' in other places that keep the people in, but it all comes down to the people. Not to mention that this game is already too old and people just moved on to other games or just moved on in Real Life and those who stayed have already found their 'homes' in other servers/communities.


But what my take on all of this (Lost Fleets, Backstars...) whatever update might be, I do know (myself included) that people love new things, but sooner or later when they get to experience them... they will already expect even more new things to experience and won't be satisfied in the long term, only in the short-term when they do get to experience these new things. So, in order to keep people in... it must be something dynamic, hence my "Roleplay" thread so they are constantly engaged in 'something', that could very well apply to Singleplayer as well, but it mustn't be a Campaign update, because whey they finish it... it's 'satisfaction over' time, so it must be something dynamic... and remember, small things matter the most because it's what people look at all of the time... especially if they can be their own 'gods' in-game. Some new awesome paint job, particular clothes (to affiliation), faster way of travel... these type of stuff.

I'll give you an example with Grand Theft Auto V, can you imagine that people prefer the Singleplayer the most is because for all of the mods out there, like... using REAL cars (and their brand) instead of fake ones, real locations (Hollywood instead of Vinewood, Beverly Hills instead of... I actually don't know what was the fake name) and the like? But yet there are also a lot of players Online because they keep and keep on adding new things and the Roleplay system is well developed so that it keeps people in.

What I think is this:
1) Singleplayer -> You have the countless mods that improve sooooooo much the gameplay and you can literally be a 'god' in-game... like do whatever you want, teleport etc.
2) Online -> Well developed Roleplay system and keep on adding new things that keeps the people in

You have both the 'small things' and the constant new things that are being added which keeps the people always satisfied. Something like the Social Networks (Facebook / Instagram etc.) with the constant likes and comments which engages the dopamine levels in the brain that brings the satisfaction to the people.

So, no matter how well the software is developed... these things that satisfy the people are what is going to keep them in.

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Bottom line dude, don't rush with these harsh deadlines or rushing into making decisions. If you want to add new things to the mod, awesome... just TAKE YOUR TIME (writing in capital letters to get the attention ) and if there is anything that WE (the community) can do to help, just SAY the word and we will help with what we can.

But yes, don't rush... just take your time and if there are more pressing matters (like RL stuff), always take care of those first... the mod will always be here and the people who enjoy it will also be here and we as a Community are always here to help with whatever we can, just say the word.





PS: Now I'll get some angry reactions from people who want the new things as quickly as possible.

AS OP is the brain of crossfire, of course I think he should take all the time he needs to engineer whatever he likes. I mean, there's noone that knows this mod better than him, so we should trust him on this.

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I'm also unaware about the audio discussion. I'm not sure tho why people have a problem with it.

I think there're two discussions, one is the audio volume level at some bases, other is the no longer secured audio files. I wished both could be fixed if possible.

I agree with both opinions, just stay with the 'flow' and don't rush, I will quote one of my most favorite national sayings:

"Бързата работа, срам за майстора" - "The quick work, shame for the maestro" (yeah it sounds best in bulgarian, I know... lol)

Also, too much of anything is unhealthy, so... - stay with the flow, dude.

Yep... it's all about the little things.

But you're also correct... it depends on what the engine allows of course, though it still amazes me what OP achieved with the CF mod, surpassing the limit.