21 Dec 14, 10:35AM
Well I've been out of the loop for awhile but I'd much rather have AC thrive than die. I haven't read all the posts but I'd have to agree with bballn45 about feeder clans. I've seen quite a few cases where new low level clans and ladders give a little life back to the community. I remember back when I played AC religiously there were always a few "New clan here" threads popping up once a week. That's how I got so involved in the game myself.
And while I understand where people are coming from when they think a graphical/engine overhaul is the most effective way to attract new players, I have to disagree. It may be true that the low system requirements of AC are no longer a necessity, but I think AC's "simple and clean" approach is still a huge asset; nothing is flashy or distracting, everything is clear and defined, and there's enough detail available to convey the atmosphere of a map. I actually really enjoy AC's minimalist aesthetic. AC's graphics aren't the best but they're not dated to the point where it's distracting--but admittedly that's a little subjective.
And while I understand where people are coming from when they think a graphical/engine overhaul is the most effective way to attract new players, I have to disagree. It may be true that the low system requirements of AC are no longer a necessity, but I think AC's "simple and clean" approach is still a huge asset; nothing is flashy or distracting, everything is clear and defined, and there's enough detail available to convey the atmosphere of a map. I actually really enjoy AC's minimalist aesthetic. AC's graphics aren't the best but they're not dated to the point where it's distracting--but admittedly that's a little subjective.