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Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:03 pm
by ultimatez
So we can't turn a blind eye to all the accusations cropping up: "Cash grab, scam, etc!" from people who have not even played the realm.

However, maybe a good idea would be to post a donation goal with an actual amount needed on the front page to show the progress that's been made? The specific hardware and expenses you are planning to upgrade to? As much as I love this server, it is somewhat strange to open it up for donations without an actual amount or estimate for what's needed in the original post.

"New hardware is needed to suppress the lag and set a new world record. The cost of this hardware cannot be handled by our team alone, therefore a donation system will be available for a limited time (and limited cost) here. This donation will not be mandatory, nor give any reward: No hall of fame, no items in-game, it will only help us support the upkeep cost. A status of the donation will be available on the website."

Where is this status of the donations? I may just be missing it or maybe it hasn't been added yet. How much has been raised and what is the timeframe we are expecting before new hardware can be purchased? These seem like reasonable questions and I'm sure some insight would do more to reassure those afraid to play the server because they think it's some sort of "scam." Thanks!

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:38 pm
by Mulen
Rebirth ? is it you ?

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:35 am
by Szabinger
I donated already so I would be interested in it as well.

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:02 am
by goodgame
Support, we as a community need to know what our donations are going towards.

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:00 pm
by ultimatez
Bump, would love to have a mod response :D

Edit: I also think having a gauge with a goal would psychologically encourage more people to donate because they could see a realistic goal being approached. You could even make it look like the exp bar ingame or something lol

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:17 pm
by dominoeffect
Bump. Would also like an update/response.

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:52 pm
by kole
haha, you guys actually think nostalrius will do it.

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:05 pm
by dominoeffect
bump

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:06 pm
by Gankdalfs
Yes i wish they would, and they probably will.

Re: Donation Goal + New Hardware?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:43 pm
by Kaelang
I strongly believe questions like this are why a Communication position has opened within Nostalrius. I'd like to hope that when they hire a Communication Manager they open some transparency with these types of questions. :)