Game Devs are idiots for signing with NCSoft, trigger happy attitude!

Here's an idea, instead of shutting down the game, why not FIX IT?!?!?!?

Originally posted by Mithrandolir

Didn't like the game (only played a few months) but I hate to see any game shut down, especially when people are still enjoying it. I remember how I felt when E&B shut down... and AC2... and TR...

Sucks.

Sorry to the folks who were enjoying the game.

 

Sad news to be sure.  

I played COH for a good while, I am sad to see it go. I guess I will have to get back in and do my best to do a fond farewell to a great game that faced it's Kryptonite.

A sad loss.

Originally posted by Rednecksith

Originally posted by cyress8

Originally posted by Rednecksith
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Cannot blame them if the game was losing money.  Hell, I tried to come back myself, but the game is just too old now.  I bet you don't even play the game and just reacting because it was NCSoft.

I played the game for two years after it launched (still have the box somewhere), and subbed sporadically afterwards (when in between other games). All indications were that the game had a healthy population and was doing quite well.

The only reason given for this shutdown is, "We're changing the company focus. So all you loyal supporters and players can go fuck yourselves."

Sorry, but I feel I have a right to be upset at a company shutting down an MMO for no good reason (given, at least).

You are right about one thing though: I DO hate NCSoft. They're the EA of South Korea.

This is actually 100% accurate. They never gave a specific reason for closing it down, other than that they're "changing focus". They never said it wasn't making money -- it just probably wasn't making as much money as they wanted to warrant the hassle of keeping the team together to continue producing content.

Well that is sad.

I really enjoyed the game until they introduced player created content. That is what killed the game for me.

RIP COH

First MMO I ever played, played sporadically until my NCSOFT account was hacked. Never went back.

Sad to see it go..but the game was dated.

I am downloading GW2 as we speak so cheers

Feeling sad today at this news, feel sorry for the people at Paragon Studios.

That is the third time I have been bitten by NCSoft although the "writing on the wall" was more clearly apparent for Auto Assault and Tabula Rasa. Both those games had promise but they both launched with too many problems to get loyal players. City of Heroes/Villains was at the other extreme! Polished, better today than it ever was and only getting better. Players were buzzing and excited and looking forward to what was coming out of Paragon Studio. Such a shame.

I wish NCSoft had sold Paragon Studios and City of Heroes/Villains to someone instead of closing.

Ah well. A very sad day.

Even though I haven't played the game in some time, this saddens me. I had so much fun with CoX over the years. I basically 'raised' my nephew in MMOG gaming via CoX. He'll be sad to hear it's going too.

I'd like to say best wishes to all the great developers at Paragon. CoX is without a doubt the best 'super hero' MMOG out there. Others have tried, and they have all failed. I hope you guys and gals can take this as a jumping off point to try something new and exciting. :)

Originally posted by Aviggin

Originally posted by Rednecksith

Originally posted by cyress8

Originally posted by Rednecksith
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Cannot blame them if the game was losing money.  Hell, I tried to come back myself, but the game is just too old now.  I bet you don't even play the game and just reacting because it was NCSoft.

I played the game for two years after it launched (still have the box somewhere), and subbed sporadically afterwards (when in between other games). All indications were that the game had a healthy population and was doing quite well.

The only reason given for this shutdown is, "We're changing the company focus. So all you loyal supporters and players can go fuck yourselves."

Sorry, but I feel I have a right to be upset at a company shutting down an MMO for no good reason (given, at least).

You are right about one thing though: I DO hate NCSoft. They're the EA of South Korea.

This is actually 100% accurate. They never gave a specific reason for closing it down, other than that they're "changing focus". They never said it wasn't making money -- it just probably wasn't making as much money as they wanted to warrant the hassle of keeping the team together to continue producing content.

Exactly! If the game wasn't making money that's one thing. I'd still be upset, but a lot more understanding. This announcement however just came completely out of left field.

I will say that after this I certainly won't be giving NCSoft any more money. Such a shame, because Lineage Eternal looks pretty good. Oh well.

Edit: The most damnable misery of the whole thing is that NCSoft will most likely just sit on the IP until people completely forget about it, rather than sell it off or release the source code to open the way for private servers. Just like Tabula Rasa and Auto Assault. Selfish, greedy bastards.

Originally posted by spitfire1064
This seems very odd to me, They said that Paragon studios were shutting down.....not City of heroes. seems like there is more to come maybe?

'...all development on City of Heroes will cease and we will begin preparations to sunset the world's first, and best, Super Hero MMORPG before the end of the year.

We will have more information regarding a detailed timeline for the cessation of services and what you can expect in game in the coming weeks.'

Dosen't seem like it. :/