The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...?
First off - I don't mind if this thread was locked or deleted if needed - if it does become unconstructive in any way.
The point of the thread - a lighthearted guessing game while we wait for Mistlands, and potentially enlighten some parts of the community about game development, hype, player count, etc.
Do I know the answers? Not at all.
The argument made in this forum - The hype is gone/the game is dead/the players gone and won't come back for Mistlands.
The questions and the challenge:
What player count will Valheim reach within 3 weeks after the release of Mistlands?
What player count would it take for you to admit a successful continuation of Valheim?
Two easy questions to answer if you've got a strong notion toward one thing or another.
edit: for reference - Valheim is currently played by approx 12k, with peak at ca 18k.
The point of the thread - a lighthearted guessing game while we wait for Mistlands, and potentially enlighten some parts of the community about game development, hype, player count, etc.
Do I know the answers? Not at all.
The argument made in this forum - The hype is gone/the game is dead/the players gone and won't come back for Mistlands.
The questions and the challenge:
What player count will Valheim reach within 3 weeks after the release of Mistlands?
What player count would it take for you to admit a successful continuation of Valheim?
Two easy questions to answer if you've got a strong notion toward one thing or another.
edit: for reference - Valheim is currently played by approx 12k, with peak at ca 18k.
2:13 pm, October 1, 2022
knighttemplar1960 replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 4:50:56 am PDT
Most people that all ready own a game come back to at least try new content when its added, especially if it is free and not paid DLC.
Speculating on player numbers is kind of moot since every person has a unique viewpoint on what is worth it. Heck I know people that still play EA games that are abandonware now. I still have old full release software (back when that was the only way you could do it) that was put out by companies that are long gone that was great fun. If someone made an emulator for the required OS and I had a computer that had a floppy drive there are some older games that I would still be playing. If they were remastered I'd buy them again in a heart beat.
Speculating on player numbers is kind of moot since every person has a unique viewpoint on what is worth it. Heck I know people that still play EA games that are abandonware now. I still have old full release software (back when that was the only way you could do it) that was put out by companies that are long gone that was great fun. If someone made an emulator for the required OS and I had a computer that had a floppy drive there are some older games that I would still be playing. If they were remastered I'd buy them again in a heart beat.
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grapplehoeker replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 5:06:01 am PDT
The questions and the challenge:I don't know and I don't care.
What player count will Valheim reach within 3 weeks after the release of Mistlands?
What player count would it take for you to admit a successful continuation of Valheim?N/A
Player count? The only player count that matters to me is 1... myself.
I don't have to admit anything. I expect IG to complete their game and that goes well beyond Mistlands.
Two easy questions to answer if you've got a strong notion toward one thing or another.They're also easy to answer if you don't give a monkey's about one notion or another ;p
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SpeedFreak3 replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 5:30:36 am PDT
This Game is neither an MMO nor does it have online matchmaking, so playercount is absolutely irrelevant.
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GunsForBucks replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 5:32:16 am PDT
Not sure the point of trying to be provocative other than just trying to get attention for yourself.
Why are you trying to start a pissing contest?
Why are you trying to start a pissing contest?
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shadowscion replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 5:44:50 am PDT
Using player count to gauge this game is nonsense
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Cap'n Bells replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 6:25:15 am PDT
FWIW "dead Game" comments in a basically single player game are irrelevant .. just dont play...no one is forcing you to..
player count of 1 me..anyone else is a bonus and i'm happy to help the devs with POSITIVE suggestions and chat w other like minded players to solve "issues" with patches as they happen as this EA game progresses
BTW Even as it currently is, its great value for money in dollars per hour entertainment and IMHO you wont find a more unique game for the size it takes up on your HDU
player count of 1 me..anyone else is a bonus and i'm happy to help the devs with POSITIVE suggestions and chat w other like minded players to solve "issues" with patches as they happen as this EA game progresses
BTW Even as it currently is, its great value for money in dollars per hour entertainment and IMHO you wont find a more unique game for the size it takes up on your HDU
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esbenmf replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 6:40:41 am PDT
I would prefer if my other friends playing it, are also happy about the new content.
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loppantorkel replied to The death of an early access singleplayer/coop game, or not...? October 1, 2022 @ 6:41:47 am PDT
Not sure the point of trying to be provocative other than just trying to get attention for yourself.What's with the attitude? Explain what's so provocative. It's a decent thought exercise. A few open and fairly neutral questions about what the Mistlands update will do to the playerbase.
Why are you trying to start a pissing contest?
Pretty funny to see the reluctance of answering the very harmless questions in the OP.
I'll start then. I believe the player count will surpass a peak of 150 000 players within the first three weeks. I think it's a decent number of player which would count as a success.
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