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Hyperforce
Grand Admiral
K'Luth Revolution
Joined: January 25, 2009
Posts: 43
From: Perth, WA
|  Posted: 2013-01-29 03:55
i think this is a brilliant idea and its a good thing but problem is and i did read this from other posters on the original threat is that others may be deterred from donating/subscribing if they see the game doesnt need it so i think we should have maybe another bar that begins when the server costs are met for the month and maybe give people the chance to donate/subscribe for things maybe like server upgrades and things like this because i do get frustrated myself with the current servers and i do understand why it aint cheap for starters so maybe some other people would have suggestions for others things we could aim for once monthly target is met
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Pantheon
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Joined: May 29, 2001
Posts: 1789
| Posted: 2013-01-29 06:16
We already use high-grade servers. There's not much upgrading we can do, DarkSpace is just a very, very CPU-heavy server process requirement.
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UnknownWarrior
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Raven Warriors
Joined: July 18, 2002
Posts: 724
From: North Carolina, USA
| Posted: 2013-01-29 06:25
We had already talked about holding events with rewards for people who continue to donate and sub after monthly expenses are met. Just gotta pimg some ideas around is all.
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Abbot
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*Renegade Space Marines*
Joined: December 23, 2007
Posts: 141
| Posted: 2013-01-29 08:09
Great idea. Extra money could be used for advertising
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Hyperforce
Grand Admiral
K'Luth Revolution
Joined: January 25, 2009
Posts: 43
From: Perth, WA
| Posted: 2013-01-29 08:39
i agree somewhat maybe in the small scale wouldnt really do much such as ram pgrades cpus, ram drives etc etc but as with time not everything is compatible upgrade wise but perhaps an entire new dedicated server/s thus would not be reachable in a month but perhaps for the long time maybe have a vote and throw a few ideas out with some polls on what people would be inclined to give their support for and find something with a mutual interest of all or the majority o.O may i suggest a monthly poll on what features inprovements people would most likely be interested in as its hard to find something to please people when reading each individual post and ideas they have so a poll would help define whats going to make the people happy thus obviously mean more attention to DS i realise you have already put drastic changesinto place already and have most likely considered this or do/plan to do something similar...i just think DS is capable of alot and it doesnt get the credit or attention it deserves 
that means you Devs and staff xD
neways Polls excite Poles 
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Brutality
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Joined: May 25, 2009
Posts: 659
From: Alaska, USA
| Posted: 2013-01-29 09:34
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Great idea. Extra money could be used for advertising
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I really don't think they make enough money to do any serious effective advertising. It gets very expensive very fast. 
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Talien
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Templar Knights
Joined: May 11, 2010
Posts: 2044
From: Michigan
| Posted: 2013-01-29 09:41
Use some of the extra money to pay the devs? It's not easy putting up with all the grief some of us give them but they stick around regardless.
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Achilles Lord of the Myrmidon
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The Myrmidon Legion
Joined: December 15, 2009
Posts: 327
| Posted: 2013-01-29 09:51
iF any of you remember Guyton he and I (mostly Him i just did the logistics for it) DS trailers and Fleet Trailers. He had an offer from Google but didnt have the time or money to go with it. I could grab that quote form him if the Admins would be ok with it. Advertiseing is probably the best way to get the word out about DS.
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Walrus of Apathy
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Joined: August 07, 2005
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From: Dorans Basement
| Posted: 2013-01-29 10:04
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Use some of the extra money to pay the devs? It's not easy putting up with all the grief some of us give them but they stick around regardless.
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But if you pay me than I'll have to pretend I do something worth being paid for...
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Talien
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Joined: May 11, 2010
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From: Michigan
| Posted: 2013-01-29 10:59
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But if you pay me than I'll have to pretend I do something worth being paid for...
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You haven't done anything grief worthy yet, you have not had your trial by fire.
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Abbot
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Joined: December 23, 2007
Posts: 141
| Posted: 2013-01-29 12:35
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On 2013-01-29 09:41, Talien wrote:
Use some of the extra money to pay the devs? It's not easy putting up with all the grief some of us give them but they stick around regardless.
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Hahahaha are you crazy? They dont put up with any grief - they just lock threads and ban people. Even i can do that......and i dont need paying.
Maybe something like a yearly target rather than monthly. That way more cash could be built up
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Challenger
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| Posted: 2013-01-29 14:16
Developers do not really lock threads and are unable to ban/kick people. That is what green and white shirts do.
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Fluttershy
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Joined: September 24, 2011
Posts: 778
From: Fluttershy
| Posted: 2013-01-29 14:57
I wouldn't bother advertising the game unless it has something that would keep the majority of players hooked. It had me for a while, because I like games with a steep learning curve, but the lag deaths + death penalty just made me quit.
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Pantheon
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| Posted: 2013-01-29 16:39
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On 2013-01-29 14:57, Fluttershy wrote:
I wouldn't bother advertising the game unless it has something that would keep the majority of players hooked. It had me for a while, because I like games with a steep learning curve, but the lag deaths + death penalty just made me quit.
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What death penality?
It's so pathetic we might as well call it the death peanuts.
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Challenger
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| Posted: 2013-01-29 19:28
death penalty = loss of prestige when you die?
If so that is how it has always been, even when you first signed on so you knew what you were getting into. The lag deaths have gotten a lot less then in the past and well since nothing in this world is perfect nor any online game lag free 100% of the time I do not see what the issue is.
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