It is a real shame, because the raw game has to be one of the best video games I’ve ever played.
29 Oct 2024, 18:47
Resources Reforged - Test it now on Beta!
We will be making important changes to the resource system in an upcoming update. Two resources - Goods and Rare Materials - will be removed from the game. These resources, previously acquired by conquering provinces, will no longer be part of your war economy.
With fewer resources available, competition over the remaining three - Fuel, Food, and Steel - will become more intense, leading to heightened conflict and more meaningful economic choices. By making resources scarcer and more valuable, we give you a deeper, more rewarding strategic experience.
As this shakes up the very fundamentals of Call of War, we want to give our loyal Frontline Pioneers plenty of time to test this update. This is why we have already made the changes available in newly created beta games.
So start up a new beta map, and send us your feedback in our Discord server. This is your opportunity to influence how we iterate on the change before it hits the live servers for all players to enjoy!
With the removal of Goods and Rare Materials, we’ve given all maps a shake-up by redistributing the remaining resources. Discover exciting new opportunities to expand your economic might. We’ve introduced two new setups for rural production: a 4-1-1 layout, where one resource is more plentiful than the others, and a balanced 2-2-2 layout, where all resources are equally available!
To maintain overall cost balance, we also had another look at production costs. We used this opportunity to change the resource needs for different unit types. Before, similar units all used the same resources, but now there’s a lot more variety!
For example, now Interceptors mainly need Food, Tactical Bombers rely on Oil, and Strategic Bombers use a mix of everything. This adds a fun twist to your build orders and trading with allies - planning ahead just got a whole lot more rewarding for the discerning strategist!
We’re excited to see how you tackle these changes, and would love to hear your thoughts - make sure to share them with us right here or on our Discord.
Your Call of War Team!
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29 Oct 2024, 19:06
The "Bytro is just trying to maximize profits" complaint is one of the most bizarre. Of course that's what they're trying to do, that's how companies work. If COW loses too much money they're just going to cease offering it.
You can disagree with whether the decisions they make are wise (which many people do for this particular change), and disagree as to whether they're being honest with the community about their rationale for making this change (they probably aren't), but the fact that their decisions are likely guided by profit motive is just the way these things work.
29 Oct 2024, 23:20
guys, let's just agree, bytro is milking the game, and we should stop playing
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30 Oct 2024, 09:56
Exactly. As someone who's read Who Moved My Cheese several times, I say we adapt or... I can't think of a word to put herejubjub bird wrote:
The "Bytro is just trying to maximize profits" complaint is one of the most bizarre. Of course that's what they're trying to do, that's how companies work. If COW loses too much money they're just going to cease offering it.You can disagree with whether the decisions they make are wise (which many people do for this particular change), and disagree as to whether they're being honest with the community about their rationale for making this change (they probably aren't), but the fact that their decisions are likely guided by profit motive is just the way these things work.
. The same applies to all aspects of lifeLike Jubjub said, it's how most major game developing companies workGeneralJames wrote:
guys, let's just agree, bytro is milking the game, and we should stop playing
31 Oct 2024, 01:59
But they used to try, understanding how to make a game LAST and be enjoyable, there used to passion. Now it feels like they’re milking it and accepting its death. Very sad to watch such a decline. I don’t care if it’s the norm, it still sucksjubjub bird wrote:
The "Bytro is just trying to maximize profits" complaint is one of the most bizarre. Of course that's what they're trying to do, that's how companies work. If COW loses too much money they're just going to cease offering it.You can disagree with whether the decisions they make are wise (which many people do for this particular change), and disagree as to whether they're being honest with the community about their rationale for making this change (they probably aren't), but the fact that their decisions are likely guided by profit motive is just the way these things work.
CarKing the 6th of the Abrahamic Caliphate
1 Nov 2024, 12:42
I joined a new type game yesterday. The new version is so horrible it is unplayable to any meaningful degree. You have a choice at the beginning of do nothing for say 5 days and hope nobody attacks you or a limited attack. meet resistance from AI and then get hammered. For unless you spend real money on gold you cant get enough resources to grow the economy and arm and research. Frankly it is shit.
1 Nov 2024, 15:24
What I dislike most is how War Bond production cannot be modified in anyway. A defeated country that still owns 1 or 2 random islands produces the same amount of War Bonds as a country with 1000 VP.
1 Nov 2024, 16:47
A slight decrease for each city lost?Komrade Khrushchev wrote:
What I dislike most is how War Bond production cannot be modified in anyway. A defeated country that still owns 1 or 2 random islands produces the same amount of War Bonds as a country with 1000 VP.
1 Nov 2024, 16:48
How much are the shares?General Sherman wrote:
I heard that Bytro’s parent company, Stillfront, is in the toilet stockwise.BladeFisher wrote:
I have come to the conclusion that Bytro are possibly in financial difficulty.They dont fix obvious bugs, their servers are at bursting point (noticeable on the weekend about 1700 CET when USA powers up), messing around with gold/war bonds and a takeover.
1 Nov 2024, 16:48
I agree, this aspect of war bonds is just not fair.Komrade Khrushchev wrote:
What I dislike most is how War Bond production cannot be modified in anyway. A defeated country that still owns 1 or 2 random islands produces the same amount of War Bonds as a country with 1000 VP.
1 Nov 2024, 17:00
I don’t understand. How could they be losing that much money with all the income they get from gold/premium buyers?Komrade Khrushchev wrote:
It’s not like they’ve lost almost all their stock value...
1 Nov 2024, 17:01
That’s true. Stillfront lost 90% of their stock value over the last 4 years.General Sherman wrote:
I heard that Bytro’s parent company, Stillfront, is in the toilet stockwise.BladeFisher wrote:
I have come to the conclusion that Bytro are possibly in financial difficulty.They dont fix obvious bugs, their servers are at bursting point (noticeable on the weekend about 1700 CET when USA powers up), messing around with gold/war bonds and a takeover.
1 Nov 2024, 17:02
When I when on there it said somewhere between 1 and 2 euros, if I remember correctly.bosna best wrote:
How much are the shares?General Sherman wrote:
I heard that Bytro’s parent company, Stillfront, is in the toilet stockwise.BladeFisher wrote:
I have come to the conclusion that Bytro are possibly in financial difficulty.They dont fix obvious bugs, their servers are at bursting point (noticeable on the weekend about 1700 CET when USA powers up), messing around with gold/war bonds and a takeover.
Pathetic.
1 Nov 2024, 17:24
Do we have a millionaire here who can buy stillfront or at least Bytro and save the game?
CarKing the 6th of the Abrahamic Caliphate
1 Nov 2024, 18:05
Would buying their stock help?
1 Nov 2024, 18:06
Is that because people sell their shares?HenrikSchreiber wrote:
That’s true. Stillfront lost 90% of their stock value over the last 4 years.General Sherman wrote:
I heard that Bytro’s parent company, Stillfront, is in the toilet stockwise.BladeFisher wrote:
I have come to the conclusion that Bytro are possibly in financial difficulty.They dont fix obvious bugs, their servers are at bursting point (noticeable on the weekend about 1700 CET when USA powers up), messing around with gold/war bonds and a takeover.
1 Nov 2024, 18:23
If you join a world at war round... it’s virtually impossible to win without getting beat by the golders.Xherdan wrote:
All this game has come down to now is the developers have created a huge cash cow in war bonds and want to milk it for all its worth. They dont care about non-paying players because they don’t bring Bytro any profit. All they care about is what’s in it for them.
1 Nov 2024, 18:23
At this point, RIP solo victories as well.
1 Nov 2024, 18:37
Haven't played in weeks. Probably won’t any more.
1 Nov 2024, 18:40
I don't even care about winning on my own. I prefer a team to help me (though I've been more skilled than when I started last December)Macedonia97 wrote:
At this point, RIP solo victories as well.
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