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21-02-12, 12:36
gamefreak

(Sorry for german, but my english declined since i left school and Kirk is german anyway)

-Funktionieren die "Stellschrauben", die mit 2.3 eingef�hrt wurden?
(Grund f�r die Nachfrage ist, dass im PvE vieles noch unbalanced ist und die Abschaffung des Schweren Einstiegs zusammen mit dem Fixen des Accountsystems es bestimmt einfacher machen w�rde neue Spieler zu finden)

-W�re es m�glich einen Story Wettbewerb zu starten um die recht Quest-arme NC Welt etwas zu f�llen?
(Es sollte ja nich zu schwer sein die NPCs aufzustellen, wenn man den Text, die Position und die Missionsziele f�r sie schon hat (GMs?))
21-02-12, 13:27
Biglines

Quick translation for the rest of us because they are very good questions (my own words, if I misstranslated feel free to correct me)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamefreak

(Sorry for german, but my english declined since i left school and Kirk is german anyway)

- Are the mechanics that were put in place to more easily balance neocron working?
(I'm asking because in pve most is still unbalanced and getting rid of the harsh learning curve and fixing the account system would make getting new players easier)

-Would it be possible to start a Story Competition to gain more quests in the currently quite empty NC world?
(It shouldn't be too difficult to put up the NPCs, when you already have the text, position and goals for the quests(GMs?))
21-02-12, 19:17
Dribble Joy

I know it's not a question, but in response to GF's second question there is the 'dynamic quest' system implemented in either 2.1 or 2.2, and we did have a quest writing competition. Alas the NPCs aren't around anymore.
21-02-12, 19:49
William Antrim

Serious question now.

Unpaid positions on staff or as part time helper? GM or some other capacity (ie community support or event running or story line development etc).

Where do you stand on this? As a company I mean.

I have a passion for Neocron and I believe that there is a position I could be of some benefit to KK in the future of NC. I am willing to submit a sample of work to let you see what I am capable of doing and I do not ask for any kind of reward for doing it (well maybe a babesuit in game but thats all I really want out of it ;) ).

I would like to know if my project when finished can be of some use to Reakktor. I do not want to say too much about it here on the forums because I need to finish and edit it first but I would like it to help you in some way. I will submit it when I return to England and it has been completed.

If this is something which can seriously help in some way I would like for that to happen.
22-02-12, 23:07
Nidhogg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirk Lenke

1. What happened to our old game masters such as Nidhogg, Hoder and others?

Well some of them simply got disappointed by the way Neocron was treated by us and as a result they were treated by the community. It�s hard to take all the blame when you are a volunteer and the fault is with somebody else. I really like those folks and I have the deepest respect for what they have done for us. Some of them are still around reading the forums from time to time or doing some work on BP.

Hi all. :) I just wanted to clarify that the only reason I stepped back from my roles on either Neocron or Black Prophecy was because the duties and responsibilities of my "day job" exploded (after a pretty huge promotion, which was nice) so I simply no longer had the energy or time.

I've never had anything less than the utmost respect for everyone involved with either "producing" or "consuming" NC/BP and I wish everyone the best!

/edit - heh, it's good to see that old sig again. ;)
22-02-12, 23:32
Hoder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirk Lenke

1. What happened to our old game masters such as Nidhogg, Hoder and others?

Well some of them simply got disappointed by the way Neocron was treated by us and as a result they were treated by the community. It�s hard to take all the blame when you are a volunteer and the fault is with somebody else. I really like those folks and I have the deepest respect for what they have done for us. Some of them are still around reading the forums from time to time or doing some work on BP.

For what it's worth, I'm still around in spirit and still follow Neocron developments.

While Kirk's comments hold some weight in how I have felt about circumstances over the last couple of years, I kept the faith for as long as I possibly could until day job and personal responsibilities took hold in early 2011... in much the same way as Nidhogg. (Hi Nid, btw :) )

At that time, I was contractually obliged to supporting the then flourishing Black Prophecy, but my obligations were being frustrated by personal as well as technical hardware issues. My instructions at that time were to prioritise all my attention towards BP at the expense of Neocron support in the interest of saving the financial future of KK and Neocron. Once NC was left on the back burner, I had to take leave of absence from BP for personal and professional integrity reasons, and with that turn of events, my online support career was all but over.

I was saddened to read about the further insolvency of KK, but feel duty bound to assist with any "rescue package" in any way I can.

Kirk, Jord, or whoever is in charge now, feel free to PM me if you would like me to make a temporary return to Neocron to offer support, advice and coaching to any trainee GMs who are new to the process.

I have been dabbling on various incognito private characters in the meantime, and greatly admire the resilience of the community spirit and the resolve of those who have given a whole decade of their lives to make a great game even greater ;)
22-02-12, 23:40
Trivaldi

I'm gonna get teary eyed at the appearance of two ex-gaffers while also pointing out there's a proper discussion thread for this. Although I guess you're both providing further answers to the same question ;)

I'll let it fly, just this once...

I jest of course, as you'll both still kick my ass. :lol: Really good to see you both.
22-02-12, 23:45
Nidhogg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trivaldi

I'll let it fly, just this once...

Lol, I remember one of my first official actions as a newly minted copbot was to tell a certain Martin J. Schwiezer not to start a flame war so you're in good company. ;) (He didn't).
23-02-12, 00:35
Danae

I love you bitches, with all that I am, but you're posting in the wrong damn thread :P

<3

This is a question ONLY thread only!!!!

PS HUGE FECKING HUGS TO MY BOYS NIDDY AND HODER
23-02-12, 17:25
Duran

Deutsch?

Ist ja alles sch�n und gut, dass nach Jahren dann mal ein Statement von Kirk kommt, aber Ihr seid eine deutsche Firma und Kirk ist wohl auch deutsch. Wieso erscheint das Statement dann hier nur auf englisch und nicht auf deutsch?

Das ist es, was ich an Reakktor nicht verstehe. Ach und ja, ich bin auch schon seit der Beta dabei, aber wer sind GM Danae und Trivaldi? Die Namen
hab ich noch nie geh�rt.

Mehr zum Thema dann hoffentlich im deutschen Forum.
23-02-12, 17:35
William Antrim

You dont have a thread like this on the german side?
23-02-12, 17:58
Trivaldi

Hi Duran,

At the moment we're aware of the differences between the English and German communities regarding communication. Skymir is the same level as myself in the German section of the forum and has created translated posts in the Announcements forum regarding recent developments. Additionally I believe he has stickied the relevant posts/threads created by the German community in response to this. The difference in structure there is down to the community (rather than official) created threads.

The initial questions thread was an English community driven initiative which I've supported through the moderation controls I have access to, which explains the presences of Kirk's responses here. Thankfully we have some generous players in the Germany community who have been able to provide translations of this new information - for which we're very grateful!

As we're under going a few changes behind the scenes, we hope to be able to once again provide the same level of support and communication to both sides of the forum, but as you're aware translations by players or officials can take a little time. A support structure has always been in existence for Neocron - even during very quiet periods - of which both myself and Danae belong to different areas of the English side of this structure. Along with the player base we have been a little dormant, something we intend to change. However, these things take a little time.

I hope this answers your question and addresses your concerns.

Triv
23-02-12, 22:18
Riddle

Omg turning into a mod thread! :) good to see you all around and touching base with the community :D ..... And not a hammer in sight Nid heh heh
24-02-12, 04:44
flib

Any ETA on when I can start giving KK my money?
24-02-12, 11:11
Kamuix99

As it has been said, there is a well translated thread in the german section. And if I may say so, the english community had been by far more constructive in cooperating together and communicating with Kirk then the german one.

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