I agree with this completely. Gamers are creatures of habit, and no amount of PR is going to change that.
Please take our concerns seriously. It is ok to second guess an idea that you have come up with. We won't think any less of you for listening to the general public. But....I do think we will think less if you didn't. Aaron -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Hartland Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:55 PM To: [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 update coming later today ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > We'll be doing some work to educate players on the new Custom servers > tab, using both PR and user interface changes. Now that the > Internet/Custom servers system is in place, we'd like server admin to > work within it. We'll be delisting servers with custom rule sets that > deliberately work around the system. Unfortunately we can tell you from many years of experience it doesn't matter how much PR or education you put behind something like this, it simply wont work as gamers are:- 1. Lazy 2. Creatures of habit 3. Quite stupid As I previously mentioned this is from bitter experience with Epic's failed attempt at a similar feature which was very much simpler, a tick box for "Standard servers only" that was selected by default. We look forward to the changes you propose to the UI and hope this takes into account the information we have all provided since its release. In short creating a single search interface which allows users to quickly and easily filter servers from a default show all list is the only option. Splitting XYZ servers over here and the rest over there is simply too confusing / complicated for your average joe. As an annalogy, you dont see Google only listing XHTML compliant web pages in their main search and forcing users to go another page to search all none conforming sites. Yes XHTML compliant sites will likely provide a better more consitent user experience, but when it all comes down to it 99% of users simply dont care. They want to sample whats out there, if they try something and it doesnt work for them they will go somewhere else. Regards Steve ================================================ This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone +44 845 868 1337 or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1315 - Release Date: 3/6/2008 9:07 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1315 - Release Date: 3/6/2008 9:07 AM _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
