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By: What If Developers Stopped Developing? | HomeStation Magazine

What If Developers Stopped Developing? | HomeStation Magazine — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:56:05 +0000

[…] had time to catch our breath — so much so that we had a recent article from my friend Mickey, asking them to slow down, and I have felt the same way as […]

By: Burbie52

Burbie52 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:29:25 +0000

I have said this many times myself Mickey. I love that they are giving us to much at a time, but on the other hand I wish it would slow down a bit and let us absorb it before we have the next thing to move onto, especially when it is game related. I am picky about what I buy, always have been, but I am not in a hurry to keep up with the Jones’ like some people are in real life and in Home. Even my friends who used to buy everything that came out have slowed down on that because of this avalanche of materials. Nice article!

By: Godzprototype

Godzprototype — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:49:49 +0000

I feel you on this Mickey. I have been a little less creative lately only because I don’t know what to do with so much all at one time.
I am very happy to have all the more though. It only contributes to a very creative community. It also keeps people busy. Think about it. When was the last time you were asked, Wanna join a FAM?
Personally I haven’t heard that in over a 2 months.
Great article!
You are one of the most creative people I know.

By: MsLiZa

MsLiZa — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:39:35 +0000

Forgive my couple typos above. I really shouldn’t type before drinking some coffee.

Where is the edit button on this site? And why do I need to solve a math problem before posting?

By: MsLiZa

MsLiZa — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:33:07 +0000

I enjoyed the article because I’ve thought the same thing. I can remember begging for new content a couple years ago. “Please, Sony, give me something to buy.”

Now, I hardly buy anything. When I do spend money on Home, it’s usually for games. I bought a package of Casino chips to earn the Penthouse. I bought some Home Tycoon coins, only when they released the soccer stadium. I bought some FUBAR coins because I like the game. I played for Xi and I’m enjoying it.

I have never bought a single companion, locomotion, custom pose, dance move, etc. At one time, I would have been all over that stuff but not anymore. I probably have 30-40 companions that were all free and I rarely use them anyway.

As you said, it’s more fun to wear some clothing item that is no longer available (e.g. Irem) or limited time rewards. The noobs can’t figure out wear it came from and it brings back memories for veterans. I have so many personal spaces that I don’t use anymore that I can’t be bothered buying more. I’ll still play the games to win free apartments because it gives me a greater sense of accomplishment than just buying them.

The novelty of buying virtual merchandise has just worn off for me. I’ve tended to avoid my friends lately who spend so much time discussing new releases, what they’re buying next and how many SEN cards they burn through. It’s all very boring to me right now.

I think that the feeling of being overwhelmed is more of a problem for the veterans of Home. At one time, we did everything, collected everything and bought just about everything. There is simply no way to keep up anymore so why bother. For new users discovering Home at this stage, they probably just think that it’s always been this way. Good luck catching up and keeping up, folks.

By: KrazyFace

KrazyFace — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:32:08 +0000

I get what you’re saying here, and I feel the same to a degree, but I’m on the opposite side when it comes to buying stuff. I have a lot of stuff now for sure, but most of it has been thought about before purchase. I have a few regrets sure, from impulse buys when under some other kinda influence, heh, but thankfully not too many.

Its telling though that the majority of stuff I have is over in US, my EU wardrobe and furniture slots are typically filled with freebies from across the years. EU just doesn’t have the same amount of deals and bargains that the US has though, sure I have more spaces over there but that’s only because of that amazing Plus give away. The crazy thing there is, I don’t have enough varieties of furniture to decorate them as I’d like to! Would I even consider paying EU prices to resolve that situation? Not on yer life pal. It’d probably cost me hundreds to do that, reverse that situation in US though and it could be done for about 50 bucks if you know where to look.

It may seem like major saturation to the compulsive collector, but as one who tends to pick and choose, I say the more choice we have the better. I actually like going into a friends personal space and finding items I’ve never seen before.