Innogames is providing ample opportunity for all players to make adjustments to their towns, if they deem point calculations to be of high importance (not everyone does). The purpose for these changes is to ensure game balance, for the long haul. And yes, it is Beta, and yes, we are stating very clearly that because it is Beta, we will continue to make changes to the game to ensure the game is balanced when we finally decide it is ready for Live.
Beta is, in fact, the status of this game's development. It is stated in the front page of the game, stated here, stated repeatedly. It is stated repeatedly not because we're "blaming it on Beta," but because occasionally some players forget it is in Beta. Well, it's in Beta. It's in development. It is a very good game, with ample dynamics, and when new features are added, it becomes apparent that some features are not balanced accordingly, and thus changes are imposed to ensure the game is indeed rebalanced.
That may not make everyone happy, particularly those of you who are participating in the Beta, but it is what it is. Our #1 focus is to ensure we provide a quality game. Some of you may like it broken, others may like the game not to undergo any changes whatsoever. But neither of those are acceptable to us here at Innogames, as no product comes out of the gate perfect.
So here is what it is. Provide productive feedback, do not further make allegations of fraud, do not attack the company because they maintain high standards and want to ensure a quality product. Those of you who have purchased diamonds to obtain extra features in the game during Beta, you knew the game was in Beta and you knew you were entering into a game in development. We, in fact, go out of our way to ensure the game is not unduly disrupted as we continue to add features that make the game enjoyable for both paying and non-paying players. But let's be clear --- this game is in Beta. You don't like that word, too bad. Beta means the game is in development and the developers are ensuring the final product is both balanced and functional. It is common for Betas to end with a closing of worlds and all features restarted. However, we are not going to do that. Those who opted to participate in the beta gain the benefit of a headstart over those who opted to wait until the game goes live. The facets of a Beta are that things will invariably be added, be changed, be reworked to ensure that when the game eventually reaches live, it's a quality end-product.
Right, so after my staff has had to remove some rather inappropriate posts in this thread, I am putting my foot down. If you are unable to be civil and discuss this issue rationally, you will lose access to these forums, and possibly the game itself. This is not your personal blog, this forum is the property of Innogames and we will not tolerate accusations and insults. Closing this thread. If you wish to continue discussion of the pending points changes, you may create a new thread, but I will require that it be a constructive discussion.
And for those who are still confused --- B-E-T-A.
