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    [1.4.7 Industrial War Pack] Industrial War! [PvP/PvE][80 Slot][Open][Team Warfare][Guns/Armor/Drugs]

    in Platform: A Custom Server Zone

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    I was actually going to update to 1.5.1 this weekend when I made the decision to let it go. I figured if people are going to lose everything they have built anyway, and crafters mods and my customization would have to be totally updated/rewritten, its a good time to make an exit. Attendance has been kind of dismal for a while and balance was constantly a huge problem. When I tried to balance teams it would just see-saw. Things went from red being empty to blue being empty, and so on. Likewise when I would try to balance armor, people would just quit cause they couldn't abuse their favorite gimmick anymore. Further, without trustworthy people to manage things in different timezones it was nearly impossible to break into new markets. The server population kind of just stagnated and created a negative feedback loop (no ones on so people quit so fewer people were on so people quit, ad infinitum). And yes, it was a huge time (and money) sink for both of us and the time (and money) could be better spent investing in something that yields more favorable returns.

    In the end it seemed like trying to do anything special with the game was a waste of time. When you can just slap a server together with an off-the-shelf mod pack and factions and get amazing attendance and loads of recognition with minimal effort it makes you feel like a fool for trying to do anything strenuous and unique.

    Though I must say, the handful of really hardcore players who did stick around through thick and thin certainly drove me to keep the server around as long as I did, and to continually try to improve things to attract more players so those guys would have some pals (or enemies). I am sad they will be forced to find some generic clone server to play on and ashamed that I decided to close up shop while they were still actively playing. However, without any active engagments with the opposing force, it would be natural/inevitable that even they would grow weary and search for alternatives. I definitely appreciated the fantastic company, the hilarious conversations and the amazing personalities of the people I got to know here. I will certainly miss you guys and wish you the best in your endeavors. Whatever misgivings I have expressed do not pertain to you guys as after a certain point I was doing this all for you and every ounce of effort was well worth it in that regard.

    That being said I will certainly support any player who wants to take up the reins of what we were doing here. Considering the population size the server could feasibly be ran for a fraction of the cost that I was paying for it, and if your content with staying with 1.4.7 it would be simple matter of me handing off the data to you. Its not something I will pretend to encourage though, as you will experience the same frustration we have in dealing with a demographic that is largely adverse to anything they are not familiar with and coping with a system that relies on a high population to properly function; two factors that combined should have indicated that this was a futile undertaking. But hey

    what the fuck

    we can't say we didnt try.

    It sucks to see the server end like this. I'm sorry I wasent there to support the server when It needed support. It was a amazing experience to get to play with you all I hope we all get to meet again :) . This server had to be the must friendly and fun server I have played in my life. And I will never forget the people I met on here. Until next Time everyone.

    Good luck with all your futures :D may the best be with you all!

    Bye.

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