Shane, you really need to let N3V defend the game themselves.
While they sit quietly in the background, some of your posts are starting to make people look quizzically in your direction.
These sites you mention are there to illegally push up the ratings of games to 4 or 5 stars.
I doubt they've ever had anyone pay them to vote down a product.
Most of their customers would prefer to upvote their own products than downvote someone elses, not least of all because they may have more than one competitor, and the cost would be ridiculous.
Whether you like it or not, the T:ANE reviews are mostly genuine, apart from the odd spoilt kid, and it's simply because they are unhappy with the product they bought.
I've no reason to question any of those negative reviews any more than I have reason to question any of the positive ones.
It's clear that it works well for some, and not for others.
Just accept that.
If it works for you, then fine, try and help those few whose problems are of their own making.
I'm sure your help is appreciated.
But most people here are computer savvy, and already know that the problems are not their end.
You are in the crossfire of a battle that's not even yours.
I know you think you are helping, but seriously, you are just fanning the flames.
Those having problems need N3V to fix the game, and prove everyone that they were determined to make it a great sim.
N3V need those having problems to keep the faith, and wait for the fixes (but it's N3V's lack of communication that's making it difficult for them).
But those who are having very few problems with T:ANE should just sit back and enjoy it, helping those who ask for help.
Saying everything is fine, or at least better than people are claiming, and that there's a conspiracy to downvote T:ANE by some is mind boggling.
You've always been very helpful Shane, but I fear that by the time all this comes out in the wash, you will be seen as nothing more than an N3V lapdog.
I don't think that.
I do think however, that your passion for Trainz makes you blind to the problems that T:ANE has, and just how frustrating it is for some people.
I almost bought T:ANE a few months back, but thankfully I held off.
But I can promise you this.
If I had bought it, and had no problems with it, I would not be coming out with some of the things yourself and others here have been.
I would listen, and not tell them they are wrong, doing something wrong, PC is old, etc.
None of the people having problems are going to thank you for saying these things to them, or implying them one way or another.
And N3V certainly aren't going to thank you for doing their work for them, and taking all the flak.
I hope you take these comments the right way.
Doesn't really matter, because I'm rarely here anymore anyway.
But it would be a shame to see a helpful guy labelled as N3V's defender, regardless of their behaviour, after all the people you have helped.
You're definitely not on the fence any more, your posts in this thread alone prove that, but as long as you're aware of that, I guess that's your decision.
Shame really.
Brian.
While they sit quietly in the background, some of your posts are starting to make people look quizzically in your direction.
These sites you mention are there to illegally push up the ratings of games to 4 or 5 stars.
I doubt they've ever had anyone pay them to vote down a product.
Most of their customers would prefer to upvote their own products than downvote someone elses, not least of all because they may have more than one competitor, and the cost would be ridiculous.
Whether you like it or not, the T:ANE reviews are mostly genuine, apart from the odd spoilt kid, and it's simply because they are unhappy with the product they bought.
I've no reason to question any of those negative reviews any more than I have reason to question any of the positive ones.
It's clear that it works well for some, and not for others.
Just accept that.
If it works for you, then fine, try and help those few whose problems are of their own making.
I'm sure your help is appreciated.
But most people here are computer savvy, and already know that the problems are not their end.
You are in the crossfire of a battle that's not even yours.
I know you think you are helping, but seriously, you are just fanning the flames.
Those having problems need N3V to fix the game, and prove everyone that they were determined to make it a great sim.
N3V need those having problems to keep the faith, and wait for the fixes (but it's N3V's lack of communication that's making it difficult for them).
But those who are having very few problems with T:ANE should just sit back and enjoy it, helping those who ask for help.
Saying everything is fine, or at least better than people are claiming, and that there's a conspiracy to downvote T:ANE by some is mind boggling.
You've always been very helpful Shane, but I fear that by the time all this comes out in the wash, you will be seen as nothing more than an N3V lapdog.
I don't think that.
I do think however, that your passion for Trainz makes you blind to the problems that T:ANE has, and just how frustrating it is for some people.
I almost bought T:ANE a few months back, but thankfully I held off.
But I can promise you this.
If I had bought it, and had no problems with it, I would not be coming out with some of the things yourself and others here have been.
I would listen, and not tell them they are wrong, doing something wrong, PC is old, etc.
None of the people having problems are going to thank you for saying these things to them, or implying them one way or another.
And N3V certainly aren't going to thank you for doing their work for them, and taking all the flak.
I hope you take these comments the right way.
Doesn't really matter, because I'm rarely here anymore anyway.
But it would be a shame to see a helpful guy labelled as N3V's defender, regardless of their behaviour, after all the people you have helped.
You're definitely not on the fence any more, your posts in this thread alone prove that, but as long as you're aware of that, I guess that's your decision.
Shame really.
Brian.
. Thanks!