Hi all,
I was wondering if it would be possible for players to be put into a solo session with unlimited/near unlimited money so that we can plan buildings and test certain things.
Please provide your thoughts below.
Thank you.
Hi all,
I was wondering if it would be possible for players to be put into a solo session with unlimited/near unlimited money so that we can plan buildings and test certain things.
Please provide your thoughts below.
Thank you.
Display MoreHi all,
I was wondering if it would be possible for players to be put into a solo session with unlimited/near unlimited money so that we can plan buildings and test certain things.
Please provide your thoughts below.
Thank you.
Interesting thought, maybe part of a quick optional tutorial that could be selected for new player like you said?
I was thinking more of a thing that lasts forever and can be used multiple times. Idk
I'm not trying to put this down but I do like the idea. Very interesting and I'd like to see this as well but wouldn't that make players want to use Sandbox mode more instead of regular mode or what would be the sole purpose of Sandbox mode so I don't get this mixed up?
Not a fan of this idea, I agree with what @rescuenut93 said about players wanting to use it more.
Plan buildings in advance - work out what each will have, and when you will purchase that particular one. Do you need that station right that instant, or could you aim for purchasing something else? Make a note of what you would like to do (sticky notes, old-fashioned notepad etc).
As for testing, what would need testing? If you're referring to station positions, then just refund the building and try again. Remember you have 24hrs to do so, so you could do it 100 times to get it right if you really needed to...
If I'm missing your point, then feel free to let me know below. But as it stands, I think players would simply use 'sandbox' mode all the time
What would the problem be with using sandbox mode? I would find it quite fun and I could experiment with how my state would be able to handle different missions with certain stations. I'd be willing to pay a couple dollars for this if I had too. Also, it wouldn't have alliance features as it would be offline.
Also, it would be great to have a visual to help planning.
But, if y'all don't think so then, I guess that's what will happen.
Thanks
Okay, thanks. A mod's perspective on this would be great! Thank you!
I think the argument of players preferring sandbox to regular gameplay is valid. You guys should pitch some ideas for how sandbox mode could be limited before we take it into serious consideration. It’s definitely an interesting idea!
It gets reset every second week or so?
Maybe have it to where you don't earn credits? You get to make as many as you want including buildings, extensions, units, training etc. But no credits or rank.
Orrrr. Have this all as an option for Premium Members
I like your first suggestion. However, I believe this should be an option for everyone.
The way I see it is from a business perspective. In Sebastian’s mind why would he allow players to play the game for free and allow them access to everything with no financial limitations.
By having this mode Sebastian would not be earning coins which you could say “I don’t buy coins so it doesn’t affect me” but in the long run it would through the game possibly not being profitable and him shutting it down. Trust me he would shut it down as soon as it becomes unprofitable rather than when he is about to go bust.
The purchases of coins goes directly into Sebastian’s business. He then uses that money to pay his own wage, tax, servers etc.
The only way I see it being implemented and I will add it is a very slim chance is to charge quite a high price per month to allow users to use it.
I get that people don’t like the extremely high building costs and at least with the small stations that is being capped but as with every other free to play mobile game out there, the paid currency is fundamental to the games operational costs and if it’s lost the game will go under.
I would be willing to do a once off payment for under $5. Not sure about others.
$5 simply would not be enough. It would have to be a monthly reoccurring payment of at least $10 a month I reckon. Don’t forget currently players are willing to make one off payments of $100 and they may make multiple of those in a year with some players being willing to pay thousands. As I say unless players are charged a lot it is not financially viable.
That's why I mentioned have this as a Premium Option.
That's why I mentioned have this as a Premium Option.
Through the premium side is a more likely option but again it would have to have a price rise. Currently premium works out at about $11 a year.
So if money is the issue and if Sandbox mode is unlimited, Have it $15-$20 per month. Especially if it's unlimited.
I hope you meant $15-$20 per year... Otherwise that's $180 min and $240 max. You can buy a game that has so much more in it for a ton less, and majority of the time, it's a one off purchase. Please ask Sebastian what his thoughts are.
rescuenut is right. It would have to be around that. Yess you can buy other games for less such as some AAA titles but the difference is everyone of the millions of players who buy that game is paying up front. For this game it’s free so not everyone will pay. You would have to charge that per year just to mitigate the impact of that player potentially not spending hundreds of dollars on coins. The whole business strategy behind free to play games is different to that of a AAA title and that is why the charge would be very high.
In regards to taking it to Sebastian I am going to need to see more support for the idea before I can do that.
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