Poster: Question at 4/26/2005 4:57:56 PM PDT
Subject: "Common Misconception" = Blizzard Deception |
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I think alot of us are getting to that point where we're really tired of flat our lies and deception from you Blizzard.
I will say it flat out: Blizzard PR is full of deception in this area. When it comes to the playerbase, Blizzard's motto seems to be:
"If you can't convince them, confuse them."
In this, I am referring to the faction imbalance issues with the population. When this game was first released there were population imbalance issues that were brought to Blizzards attention. You could easily see this through the amount of players on each side, looking at each factions auction house and so forth. This is nothing new, the population imbalance issue was also present in beta, yet Blizzard took absolutely no action on this front.
Roll the clock ahead to Cosmos and the census UI mod which takes REAL TIME data of the populations (not census sites). This in itself indicated that real time data showed a SIGNIFICANT overpopulation of one faction over another by up to as much as 3.5-4x on servers. Blizzard continue time and time again to deny this, treating customers as if they are stupid and don't know whats going on with the game.
Months ago Ordinn made a commitment to release the official numbers from Blizzard in dispel the so called 'myth' about server population. Players even suggested showing real time populations on the server status page. Ordinn did not keep his commitment and continues to dodgeball the faction imbalance, along with every other developer and CM Blizzard.
Such a great bunch of professionals here. When you're product has problem, you don't ignore it - YOU FIX IT.
The repercussions of Blizzard imcompetence gives us the unbalanced honor system. Good luck fighting a 10 vs 40 battle, you won't get anywhere.
But don't worry, Blizzard will have you believe that the population imbalance is a "Common Misconception"
I won't even go into more Alliance bias from Blizzard, just take a look at backdoors to every Horde leader, GG again Blizzard.
Lets see a CM refute the real data.
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/26/2005 5:19:29 PM PDT
Subject: Re: "Common Misconception" = Blizzard Decepti |
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You are incorrect. Ordinn never once committed to getting you such numbers. He said he might be able to supply the playerbase with a cross-section to prove the point, but never did he promise you exact realm population numbers.
We have access to the population numbers. When we tell you that the census sites are not accurate, we are doing so with the confidence that comes from having the real figures staring us in the face. I am aware that you would also like that reassurance; Ordinn is still looking into the possibility of getting a cross-section so you can get a better idea of the truth of matters. I hope you understand that I cannot simply share these numbers with you, as there are several considerations that need to be made.
Kalgan said that PvP realms are largely balanced in terms of population. This is true. I have stated that there is a noticeable imbalance on certain realms, and we are looking into ways to alleviate that imbalance. This is also true.
It is not a "Blizzard Deception". Every statement made by Blizzard on this subject follows the hard numbers we have before us.[ post edited by Caydiem ]
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/26/2005 5:24:44 PM PDT
Subject: Re: "Common Misconception" = Blizzard Decepti |
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No, Hozz, they are not accurate. I have compared the numbers. You want proof, I understand that, but that is something I cannot provide at this time.
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/26/2005 5:19:29 PM PDT
Subject: Re: "Common Misconception" = Blizzard Decepti *edited post* |
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You are incorrect. Ordinn never once committed to getting you such numbers. He said he might be able to supply the playerbase with a cross-section to prove the point, but never did he promise you exact realm population numbers.
We have access to the population numbers. When we tell you that the census sites are not accurate, we are doing so with the confidence that comes from having the real figures staring us in the face. I am aware that you would also like that reassurance; Ordinn is still looking into the possibility of getting a cross-section so you can get a better idea of the truth of matters. I hope you understand that I cannot simply share these numbers with you, as there are several considerations that need to be made.
Kalgan said that PvP realms are largely balanced in terms of population. This is true. I have stated that there is a noticeable imbalance on certain realms, and we are looking into ways to alleviate that imbalance. This is also true.
It is not a "Blizzard Deception". Every statement made by Blizzard on this subject follows the hard numbers we have before us.[ post edited by Caydiem ]
- Caydiem -
Assistant Community Manager
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/26/2005 5:24:44 PM PDT
Subject: Re: "Common Misconception" = Blizzard Decepti *edited post* |
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No, Hozz, they are not accurate. I have compared the numbers. You want proof, I understand that, but that is something I cannot provide at this time.
- Caydiem -
Assistant Community Manager
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