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[CrockfordCK]

Based on track records live service games are definitely taking a while to become fully featured, about a year is right. I think studios underestimate the amount of work needed on the back end to build the technology to support online service games. But there's also evidence of studios turning things around.

Once we get the year 1 content out the way I'm hoping year 2 will be completely focussed on improving and expanding the gameplay experience. Not so fussed for story as I am for depth and replayability.

There's a fair bit of work going into the episodic content which will be sapping resources but they need to get it across the line.

By the time we get to the end of year 2 I expect the game will be much more fully fledged and fleshed out. Yes should need to be the case but we are where we are.

I didn't pay $100 last year to have a good game next year.

[FCacGRdvWD]

According to them you can't judge the game until is over and done with, whenever that is. Oh wait, no, it was supposed to be don't judge until it releases

[vahndaar]

Same, but what can you do. Let's just say personally I'm going to be much more cautious in future before I buy.

[LCUChap2016]

Bought the game two weeks ago for the PS4 because it was 67% off. Played for a little while, will be dropping it until AI teammates return. Interesting premise with the drones, but I think I’ve seen all this one can do.

[AI BLUEFOX]

Help us help Ubi understand that they don't have to have a definite answer to "when" before they can give us answers to "what".

Obvioulsy, and I said I'd like more too.

But the reaction in this thread just demonstrates that any communication can backfire. In the circumstances where whatever you say is criticised then you're better off saying nothing, especially in a hostile atmosphere. We're trying to get them to open up more, but they need encouragement and to see a benefit in doing so.

[Loomse]

If by communication you mean throwing **** at the community then yes, it will backfire.

[ronnyponny77]

So.
AI teammates is just 25% for me.
Remove the drones is another one.
Change outfits on those Wolves. They look like clowns .
Fix the screaming headshots. Then maybe, I will re- install this messy dumpster fire.
I have LOST 100 bucks on BP . That is the same amount of money, I would have given just to be able to change outfits on AI team in Fallen ghosts.
I can never understand why Ubisoft didnt build further on Wildlands. They almost made, in my opinion, a perfect game with GR WL.

[CrockfordCK]

Obvioulsy, and I said I'd like more too.

But the reaction in this thread just demonstrates that any communication can backfire. In the circumstances where whatever you say is criticised then you're better off saying nothing, especially in a hostile atmosphere. We're trying to get them to open up more, but they need encouragement and to see a benefit in doing so.

Blue... Please read this out loud back to yourself. And then tell me honestly: Is this how UbiParis feels?

Because that is a massive admission of their next level incompetence.
If they can't see "benefit" of interacting with customers...
If they require "encouragement" beyond their paychecks and the prospect of continuing to receive them...

Seriously Blue? How do you not feel shame is supporting that position?

[Kean_1]

Obvioulsy, and I said I'd like more too.

But the reaction in this thread just demonstrates that any communication can backfire. In the circumstances where whatever you say is criticised then you're better off saying nothing, especially in a hostile atmosphere. We're trying to get them to open up more, but they need encouragement and to see a benefit in doing so.

I'm sorry but I'm being perfectly honest (albeit quite frank) when I say this sounds a little ridiculous to me. It appears to me like your blaming us for Ubis lack of communication and community interaction? .....seriously?

It's funny, but as ruthless and toxic as some in the CoD community can be, it doesn't stop IW from continually posting updates, polls, patches, updates, requested features, etc. or continuing to reach out to their fans to improve on their communication. If Ubi is as thin skinned as you allude and (even worse) it affects their decision to communicate with their customers., they've got bigger problems than I thought.

....and please don't confuse criticism with hostility. There are only a couple folks around here who step over that line. I can;t help that. .....but it's not going to stop me from providing my own input which btw is not hostile.

[SaviorBasedGod]

Obvioulsy, and I said I'd like more too.

But the reaction in this thread just demonstrates that any communication can backfire. In the circumstances where whatever you say is criticised then you're better off saying nothing, especially in a hostile atmosphere. We're trying to get them to open up more, but they need encouragement and to see a benefit in doing so.

Respect your input. However I can state that this attempt of communication has been by far the most positively received thread since launch. I mean the fact that we criticize them for their incompetence in communication in previous scenarios or even what they decide to focus on isn't fault of them directly communicating to us. But it's a result of their previous actions. I think if Ubisoft keeps consistency with communication and delivering their promised content in a timely manner. The community will have a better response. But for the time being they're going to have to suck it up and deal with angry customers, as all customer service jobs do until they make it right.