That was actually an interesting watch, and pretty much sums up the conclusions that were brought here before. Intellectually I can't even say I disagree.
I still won't buy into another NCSoft game, or play one, on principle. While it *may* have been a good 'business' decision, I don't think it was a good 'human' decision which eroded any good faith players had in their products, and that many of us players refuse to forget is telling. It's one of the few powers we as consumers possess, and it still speaks volumes today. I imagine it influences how they conduct business even now. There could well be games they could shut down, but I bet they're taking a second glance (as are other game publishing companies) before they make that call, and are erring on the side of caution. If our actions save another community from this, than maybe we've done our job... if we save more, even better.
Heroes don't always choose what they do to make things better for themselves, but those that come after, and to set the example for the future. It is merely an extension of 'what we do'. Never played Wildstar, though have heard about its rocky road to staying afloat... I still wish them all the best for their community to stick together, and still be able to enjoy their world, and hope that we played some small part in preventing any decisions to can it early on.
I tend to avoid this thread because I refuse to get my hopes up or get caught in a debate (preferring to check the "wake me up" thread) and to see what's doing in Paragon Chat, through which I do get to see my City again in some form. Just wanted to toss in my solidarity with those who don't purchase NC products. A lot of folks say that they discount folks that do that, but I'm sure it still shows up in the numbers... every time... and *that* they notice.
Also hopefully, they will occasionally be reminded why...
Lyc~