Star Citizen has potential. It has the potential to deliver the most epic shot to the nuts of the game industry's biggest "policymakers" - and the smallest of them as well. It can deliver the best goddamn experience we've ever had - and we're definitely getting it - for all time. I doubt even *Electronic Arts* or any other major publisher could measure up to what CIG is accomplishing today and in the future.
Even if people may detract or lambast something about CIG's process or the like, it's important to remember that if you're only hearing "good things" with something, it's often too good to be true.
An example: Let's say Product X has perfect 5-star reviews, and all the negative reviews have *mysteriously* disappeared, making it appear to be one of the better products in the market. But it turns out to be total dogshit.
The fact that Star Citizen elicits both positive and negative reactions is actually a net positive for Cloud Imperium Games. It means that they are being above-board and honest, instead of trying to suppress dissent in order to improve the appearance of their product.
Unlike a certain...product. I'm looking at you, Florida Man.
On top of that, when structured properly, the right kind of doubt/skepticism can be constructive for the product's lifetime and quality. Again, a net positive for Star Citizen. Now, I am not condoning FUD - I am saying, "If you see something looks funky to you, say something - but don't be rude about it."
I'm a writer and an artist. I know how it feels to get criticism, even if it's constructive. It feels like that person just set fire to the work you spent weeks on. But in the end, it's important to remember that as a creator, you have the ability to either accept or reject that criticism without causing a scene.
The same goes for those who are providing that criticism. It's important to not...*ragesmash* your keyboard to write a poorly-thought out rant - like I've done on occasion in the past, and have paid the consequences for - when you're trying to express a valid concern.
When you walk up to the door of the local mayor, do you do it while carrying pitchforks and torches, or do you do it carrying a petition?
When expressing your thoughts about Star Citizen, it's the same thing.
Even if people may detract or lambast something about CIG's process or the like, it's important to remember that if you're only hearing "good things" with something, it's often too good to be true.
An example: Let's say Product X has perfect 5-star reviews, and all the negative reviews have *mysteriously* disappeared, making it appear to be one of the better products in the market. But it turns out to be total dogshit.
The fact that Star Citizen elicits both positive and negative reactions is actually a net positive for Cloud Imperium Games. It means that they are being above-board and honest, instead of trying to suppress dissent in order to improve the appearance of their product.
Unlike a certain...product. I'm looking at you, Florida Man.
On top of that, when structured properly, the right kind of doubt/skepticism can be constructive for the product's lifetime and quality. Again, a net positive for Star Citizen. Now, I am not condoning FUD - I am saying, "If you see something looks funky to you, say something - but don't be rude about it."
I'm a writer and an artist. I know how it feels to get criticism, even if it's constructive. It feels like that person just set fire to the work you spent weeks on. But in the end, it's important to remember that as a creator, you have the ability to either accept or reject that criticism without causing a scene.
The same goes for those who are providing that criticism. It's important to not...*ragesmash* your keyboard to write a poorly-thought out rant - like I've done on occasion in the past, and have paid the consequences for - when you're trying to express a valid concern.
When you walk up to the door of the local mayor, do you do it while carrying pitchforks and torches, or do you do it carrying a petition?
When expressing your thoughts about Star Citizen, it's the same thing.
