Not sure why the council thing is brought up as often as it is. Does the platinum donors club at the University of Alabama report back to the big fan web site to go over the game strategies they wanted incorporated? No, they probably had a weekend of booze and swag, got to talk to the AD, maybe the head coach, who gave them the time and attention their extraordinary donations merited. Then they went home, and the program went back about the business of winning football games (i.e. making money). No one yells about the donors' failure to convince the coach to stop punting on fourth down so much.
Generally it’s brought up because when something breaks or a change is made people don’t like they bring up the VIP Council. Also, I don’t think Glu helped by sending out messages that started with “the council has spoken” etc. basically like @DFBB said people just look for people to blame. I mostly blame myself for being addicted to the game, but also, held on too long looking for changes that clearly aren’t happening.
Yeah, but they have to pass the hat around to get anything major accomplished. Here, passing the hat around means people are paying the game while still complaining about it. Texas and Florida State wouldn't go through a head coach every two years if donors weren't paying their buyouts. Ultimately, it's not a perfect analogy, and was meant to be KIND OF close, but not really, but funny. Kind of. The council is a gesture given to players who spend big. Smart move on their part. Silly of anyone to put legit expectations on their largely ceremonial positions of status.
"The council is a gesture given to players who spend big. Smart move on their part. Silly of anyone to put legit expectations on their largely ceremonial positions of status. "
I don't think this part is true.
"Oops we need to restart! Yeap that's 2019 for ya!" – The Great Houmy
Which part? Clearly, those involved spent a lot on the game. I feel it's good PR to give those spenders something extra. I don't think a group put together under those pretenses should be seen as governing bodies of the game.
Most of the people who got selected for that were not "big spenders" I think they were more going for a range of different views from various clubs, types of players, etc... It was def not big spenders.
"Oops we need to restart! Yeap that's 2019 for ya!" – The Great Houmy
We get to see how things work behind the scenes and are given direct access to the devs. It's also not a secret that they wine and dine us with meals and in-game gifts. However, to think that we can tell them how to run their business is silly. I think the biggest misconception is that glu isn't aware of the numerous issues that seemingly, always has players at the proverbial fence. Whether it's here or a different platform, I can assure you that they're aware. Whether it's box odds, guarantees, WoH, etc., they're aware. They're always looking for feedback(I constantly get asked for my opinion), but at the end of the day, they have a business to run and it always has to make business sense.
Well if they ask for your feedback and direction, whats the point if they don't act on it? Sounds like they are putting on a face to make it seem like they actually care, when by yours and others accounts they don't care at all. Whats the saying, putting lipstick on a pig? Why ask for feedback if you dont do anything with it?
"Oops we need to restart! Yeap that's 2019 for ya!" – The Great Houmy
Sounds like they are putting on a face to make it seem like they actually care, when by yours and others accounts they don't care at all.
(Tapping nose and pointing at @dkarski87) For the record, I'm not aiming to insult anyone selected for the council. I'm just adding some thought in an effort to deflate the idea it's some kind of action-taking advisory board (and being a light-hearted smarta$$). There are very smart people here who are dedicated to the game. They can be valuable resources. They just aren't responsible for the business.
Well if they ask for your feedback and direction, whats the point if they don't act on it? Sounds like they are putting on a face to make it seem like they actually care, when by yours and others accounts they don't care at all. Whats the saying, putting lipstick on a pig? Why ask for feedback if you dont do anything with it?
The term you're looking for is 'lip service.' Anyways, feedback is important because it helps them better understand their data. For example, guys may feel strongly opposed to WoH, but their data is showing that 'x' amount of people cycled 'x' amount of time. In that example, the data may suggest all is fine and dandy. Hence, no changes are needed. Feedback to the contrary would then suggest that things could be even better if they did 'x' or 'y.' These are the things that they have to balance out.
Well addicts are still going to play one way or another, so just because the data shows that it doesn't change the perception coming from the users. Its why so many people still spend thousands of dollars even after they making negative changes and adjustments to the game for their own profits. Again, its a business so you cant really be mad at them for that, the issue has been and always will be the moral and ethical stand point. They have none...They pray on the addicts in this game with no moral compass.
"Oops we need to restart! Yeap that's 2019 for ya!" – The Great Houmy
You also need to factor in that not everyone playing the game weighs in the way we are here. There very well could be a silent majority who think the game is fine, and spend to their addicted mind's content.
And "lip service" works with what you initially said. "Lipstick on a pig" also works but in a different way.
@Bigpredfan did I get the pig and lipstick analogy wrong? Lip service doesn't sounds correct either.
Lipstick on a pig- trying to make something ugly beautiful through cosmetic changes. TSB analogy- foil players being bonuses for the week, but making it where multiple sets are needed to compete, not bonus players.
Lip service- service by words only, not backed up by deeds. TSB analogy- pity timer on boxes not giving you the best player in the box.
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Their way of sending complaints down a bottomless pit of IDGAF. Well-played, Glu, you sonsabiches...I shall continue to blame @DFBB.
– The Great Houmy
– The Great Houmy
I think the biggest misconception is that glu isn't aware of the numerous issues that seemingly, always has players at the proverbial fence. Whether it's here or a different platform, I can assure you that they're aware. Whether it's box odds, guarantees, WoH, etc., they're aware. They're always looking for feedback(I constantly get asked for my opinion), but at the end of the day, they have a business to run and it always has to make business sense.
– The Great Houmy
For the record, I'm not aiming to insult anyone selected for the council. I'm just adding some thought in an effort to deflate the idea it's some kind of action-taking advisory board (and being a light-hearted smarta$$). There are very smart people here who are dedicated to the game. They can be valuable resources. They just aren't responsible for the business.
– The Great Houmy
– The Great Houmy
And "lip service" works with what you initially said. "Lipstick on a pig" also works but in a different way.
– The Great Houmy