Is the "it" in reference to the firearms or the underwater terrain editing? Presumably, the underwater terrain editing, since crafting is done outside of the editor. How does one do underwater terrain editing outside of the editor? The example given of a ship running aground is not an unusual occurrence, and with the projected exploration expansion in 1.5, it is only going to get worse. I can appreciate the underwater terrain editing being improved in the editor...

As you say, you are indeed talking rubbish. The only way that they can make a game free to play is if they put in lots of microtransactions that are often seen as necessary to enjoy the game. Their existing approach is far more reasonable - free chance to see what the game is capable of in terms of the sandbox, and then a single, one-time price to unlock the full game potential. While I may be frustrated with the direction the game has taken in the last...

Actually, Spankin, you presume a great deal. I have read many of Bojo's posts, and she used to be a very vocal supporter. If you are only reading the last six, then you don't get the whole picture Her current attitude is because the game that she once loved (no assumption on that still being true) is not only devolving but seemingly her requests to make it easier for her and others to pay for services goes ignored. It is bad enough that the game is being...

RedEagle, your original post was well said, and thank you. It gets frustrating every time I see something that worked gets broken or a new feature implemented that doesn't do what was needed or contribute to the game. Ylands team, I'll be honest, I haven't played in quite a while because Explore just seems like the same old grind, nothing that enticing. Would I come back if it was improved? You bet. Would I spend real money? If and only if you provide...

Yet again, it seems there is movement forward but accompanied by movement backward. Why not leave the existing workshop web page and just promote using the Play page to find games? Don't remove something until you have the complete solution to replace it. Browsing new compositions is way easier on a browser, not to mention that it was functionality that you had but then removed. Whoever is planning these transitions is banking too heavily...

No game is ever truly for free, as no company could ever afford to make a game like that. If they are touted as "free" rather than have a purchase price, then they have advertising or in-game microtransactions (and ignoring the few deplorable games that charge both ways). Ylands has (smartly) gone the route of effectively free for creators and a one-time charge for their Exploration mode. This means that your game experience is not mired in...