Reason I stopped playing ETG is because lack of content. Making your game more monitized than it already is doesn't feel like the best idea, especially if you're trying to keep players. ETG has the potential to be a good game, it just needs more things to do and I think if it had that, more ppl would readily pay for things.
High prices would be absolutely unjustified! The game hasn't developed much since it was released... apart from the breeding there was no gameplay... the bit of optics and the recolored items? Let's see how long your strategy will keep this game going...
So let me get this straight. You want to further monetize a game that already has most of its content monetized? If you want people to purchase your content, actually make content and not just "LOL new season" "uwu more clothes!" Make the game actually fun, actually engaging, and something people will stick around to play. I'm sorry, but I feel this isn't the play. If you want people to invest in your game you are going to need to invest in the game yourself and I'm going to be honest, You haven't. The game is are bare bones as a game can get with the only content being released being monetizable content that you guys have not missed the chance to monetize. You can't expect people to invest in your game when it really isn't that fun. My suggestion would be to take a step back and actually work on your core gameplay loop and things people can enjoy doing. Add more permanent content, quest, areas, and activities. Make a permanent competition area, make local competitions, add cross country, add foal training, add a large area to explore, add more training options that are more fun, add more multiplayer content such as a multiplayer market(horse and stud) and multiplayer trail rides. The list goes on for content you need to add before you even consider more monetized content, otherwise people will pay less and they will leave because there is nothing to keep them here. Some features that would really help you guys out ~A permanent course "Storyline" So that you don't have to keep making seasons back to back. ~Add an option for players to make their own courses and share them. This will also help beef up the content and make the game more engaging. And for the love of god, don't monetize the hell out of it x.x ~Make actual cross country courses for people to compete in. Seems simple but it is better than running around an area all the time. ~Stud market. I know this seems simple. But this alone can help make what little gameplay there is shine. Current breeding is a hassle and annoying. Even if it wasn't player driven and just NPC horses, it would make things so much better for that whole game mechanic. ~Add foal care/training to fluff up the breeding mechanic. You guys hyped this up during development and after release but suddenly went quiet on it, like you have done for so many other features.
I find games heavy on microtransactions frustrating, and games heavy on ads even more so. I really hope that ETG isn't moving in that direction. I would be far more willing to make a one-time payment to play the game indefinitely, even with my existing account. I know keeping the game free-to-play is a goal, and I sympathize, but I think a one-time payment would be the best for us as players.
I agree i would also make a one time purchase to play the game instead of making the game pay to win. It feels like there is already a ton of stuff that is locked behind a paywall, if they are going to raise prices/put more of the game behind a paywall that is super frustrating.
I completely understand but at the same time theres practically nothing new to do in the game, everything is becoming more and more expensive and we havent gotten any new gameplay in quite a long time so its hard for me to convince myself itd be worth it to pay for the game. I really liked it at first, but it's gotten boring quickly with not many new elements.
I am glad you are transparent about this coming change, although me and many other players I think would have been more satisfied with a one time purchase game (that could be played on pc too) instead of this approach you have to immeaditely resort to microtransactions to exlusive cosmetics
If there was a PC or Pay once purchase i would have happily bought the game. Sadly my phone cant handle ETG anymore with all the new things getting added so I need to use bluestacks too play it on my pc anyways
@@linneaeh2661 Oh me too, my phone is at least 3 years old and cheapish so I cannot play on it. I play on Bluestacks on my laptop too, so much better. I would never upgrade my phone for a microtransactiony mobile game :D
hooooh, I feel nervous. But it is SO appreciated that you're telling us this. This is the type of thing that I want you to inform us about, so despite my nerves, I'm very happy you decided to share this. Also, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for some things, as long as what I get in return matches that value.
Yeah... meanwhile sso is suffering a lawsuit in sweden because of their poor practices when marketing became involved. I sadly cant stay if youre going to charge for things. I deleted the app... i hope the ones left will be able to help support what you need to keep going... this is really unfortunate.
If this turns into River Stars Horse Racing, no thank you. There's already so little to do in the game. The "endgame" seems to be just breeding which is honestly frustrating and takes WEEKS of time in itself to get the horse that you want with good stats and color (at least this was my experience). It got old very quickly for me. This game needs MUCH more content to remain engaging. Just look at The Ranch of Rivershine, made by one person, and it's got a lot of content to do, and only one discipline at that! You guys should really consider porting to pc as well.
okay, not great-but i have a great idea. Let people pay for certain things like: EXTRA STABLES! and maybe a new feature like being able to set jumps where and how high you want to- for irl moeny! :)
Remember everyone this is also just a GAME. If you don't like changes that happen you can express it cordially and without tantrums, swearing and acting afool over seriously a game. Maybe even offer solution ideas etc
The maintenance costs of making it live service is clearly a detriment, it would be less costly in the long run if ETG was sold to players as a single player experience
well after the hair, that's it? you know what to do, we don't care personally I wouldn't pay for horses in a game you're going to lose players that's all you're going to win. game gets worse and worse pfff!
With more of the monistisiation, will it still be easy to play with out buying things? I’m sure this is true for other players, as it is for me, we’re we can’t pay to a game. Basically, please don’t make it like star stables, where past a certain level you can’t access the game anymore without paying for game play
If their aim to keep the game free to play they can't do that. Star Stable is not free to play. It never was advertised as such. The free 5 levels are simply a Trial to see if you like the game enough in order to buy the subscription.
Well that was the straw that broke this camels back, after investing well over a grand myself into this game since its release, I'm done. This pay to win bullshit has gone too far. Good luck in the future.
To add, an OPTIONAL monthly subscription would've been the right way to go imo, just like every other game. You say this isnt tied to greed but it sure reeks of it.
@@jamiemaclean7636 Exactly. Monthly subscriptions are the way to go, and with the (limited) amount of gameplay available, it was probably the only monetisation they could get away with. There's just not enough game to play to justify paywalling EVERYTHING. What a huge betrayal to players like yourself, who have been supporting them from the beginning.
They advertise as a free to play game, which is essentially false advertisement. Idk about where they're based but here in Canada I'm pretty sure that's illegal
Just hey, if there were no better thinkg and better content, i see nothing what hold me there. Still no paints, foals, and what about drassage? And monetize it? An uncomplete game?
I want you to succeed and get payed fairly. But the new pricetags destroy 80% of what kept me playing it. And this riiiight after it was almost unplayable due to crashes. Please don't kill the game.
I am compassionate about the fact that times are hard and increase of prices is hard and that the game industry is going through a rough patch but do not make players responsible for your bad management by making pay double for the same service. If you guys had put more time and energy on developing the game and adding content, your game would have paid for itself. You had thousands of players who waited for that game, you had an impressive marketing campaign and a lot of reach around the world. You put more energy on season pass and cosmetic so micro transactions but not actual content that’s why people stopped playing and paying. We can see that when repairing a bug in game it takes at least a year before being solve but when its a bug with the paying system it takes you 24h to a week max. Sorry but you brought this to yourself. Some of us spent hundreds of dollars already in your game. People are not going to pay more if there is nothing more that there was a year ago plus with bugs and more paywall. Until everything promised, everything Patreon paid for is not here, people will give up on you and that’s not because of the economy but how you managed that.
Completely understand why this is happening but it is a bit disappointing because I loved the game but I just don’t have the funds to support it. I’m sorry but after the monetizing starts I’m going to have to call it quits.
I really like ETG and I feel like a one time purchase for new players would be so much better than a million of small in game purchases. Btw is still a perfect game with a bright future to go! ❤❤
c': Don't exist. They are paying a company that they know lies in ads. It was brought to their attention, they said they would do something, apparently proceeded to not do anything. Only have e AQH, warmblood, fjords, Arabians, and Frisians currently
I think you guys should charge for the game for the new ppl downloading it. Not the ones who already do. Even if it was only like $1-6, it’s better than nothing.
I knew this was going to happen I’m still so surprised it was free to download, it’s such a great game I love it so much and love how y’all have done it. It is by for the best horse game ever made I love it thank you for keeping it up and keeping the game
I can easily say that ETG is one of my favorite horse games. You guys have made my dreams come true in owning horses. And I want y'all to keep up the fantastic work! Have a wonderful horse filled day! 🐴🐎🏇❤
Do you think that the new pinto coats will have to be purchased in order to use them? I’ve seen that sort of thing in other games. Or have they been confirmed free?
Considering the majority of their player base in North America appreciated a western aspect to the game, I think it would be unfair to only appeal to one group of players. You don't like the barrels? Straight across from them are jumps 🤷♀️
You are pushing monetization for regurgitated horse models, repeat seasons, and outrageous costs for in game currency. I'm so sad to see ETG go down this road.
Pourquoi mettre le jue payant sérieux ? Vous êtes juste là pour l’argent vraiment… je comprends pas se que vous essayer de faire, mais si le jeu devient payant,personne i rejouera… vraiment je comprends pas votre point de vue… vous commencer à exagérer beaucoup trop!!!😠
why would i play a shitty mobile game that i need to KEEP paying for if i can play an amazing game like rdr2 for a one time payment. your greed is very very obvious here.
Hi dear Team! First off all i just want you to know, that i will be support you allways!!!🎉❤❤❤ i am sure you will find a good solution 🎉🎉 i am very excited for your next steps especially for the pintos🎉❤. I just had a little heart attack that you will quit the game 😢😢 so i am sooo soooo happy that you dont.❤❤❤
Why not charge new players to play? Not people that have had this downloaded for awhile. Seems kinda unfair to people who have played since the beginning of time, and have been here through ETGs journey. Idk, it seems only fair to start having newer players pay.
Reason I stopped playing ETG is because lack of content. Making your game more monitized than it already is doesn't feel like the best idea, especially if you're trying to keep players. ETG has the potential to be a good game, it just needs more things to do and I think if it had that, more ppl would readily pay for things.
You are more expensive than Sso, Red ded redemption, sims and many other waaaaaaay bigger games.
@@j.artiste8596 dont compare red dead redemption to this greedy game, even if red dead is expensive you just pay to it once and enjoy it so much!
High prices would be absolutely unjustified!
The game hasn't developed much since it was released... apart from the breeding there was no gameplay... the bit of optics and the recolored items?
Let's see how long your strategy will keep this game going...
So let me get this straight. You want to further monetize a game that already has most of its content monetized? If you want people to purchase your content, actually make content and not just "LOL new season" "uwu more clothes!" Make the game actually fun, actually engaging, and something people will stick around to play.
I'm sorry, but I feel this isn't the play. If you want people to invest in your game you are going to need to invest in the game yourself and I'm going to be honest, You haven't. The game is are bare bones as a game can get with the only content being released being monetizable content that you guys have not missed the chance to monetize. You can't expect people to invest in your game when it really isn't that fun.
My suggestion would be to take a step back and actually work on your core gameplay loop and things people can enjoy doing. Add more permanent content, quest, areas, and activities. Make a permanent competition area, make local competitions, add cross country, add foal training, add a large area to explore, add more training options that are more fun, add more multiplayer content such as a multiplayer market(horse and stud) and multiplayer trail rides. The list goes on for content you need to add before you even consider more monetized content, otherwise people will pay less and they will leave because there is nothing to keep them here.
Some features that would really help you guys out
~A permanent course "Storyline" So that you don't have to keep making seasons back to back.
~Add an option for players to make their own courses and share them. This will also help beef up the content and make the game more engaging. And for the love of god, don't monetize the hell out of it x.x
~Make actual cross country courses for people to compete in. Seems simple but it is better than running around an area all the time.
~Stud market. I know this seems simple. But this alone can help make what little gameplay there is shine. Current breeding is a hassle and annoying. Even if it wasn't player driven and just NPC horses, it would make things so much better for that whole game mechanic.
~Add foal care/training to fluff up the breeding mechanic. You guys hyped this up during development and after release but suddenly went quiet on it, like you have done for so many other features.
Please send this comment to the feedback thing in the description. They better see this or I might quit the game
Totaly, nice comment! Agreee!
I agree!
Totally agree
Totally agree 👍🏻
I find games heavy on microtransactions frustrating, and games heavy on ads even more so. I really hope that ETG isn't moving in that direction. I would be far more willing to make a one-time payment to play the game indefinitely, even with my existing account. I know keeping the game free-to-play is a goal, and I sympathize, but I think a one-time payment would be the best for us as players.
I agree i would also make a one time purchase to play the game instead of making the game pay to win. It feels like there is already a ton of stuff that is locked behind a paywall, if they are going to raise prices/put more of the game behind a paywall that is super frustrating.
Unfortunately ETG is moving precisely in that direction
I completely understand but at the same time theres practically nothing new to do in the game, everything is becoming more and more expensive and we havent gotten any new gameplay in quite a long time so its hard for me to convince myself itd be worth it to pay for the game. I really liked it at first, but it's gotten boring quickly with not many new elements.
I am glad you are transparent about this coming change, although me and many other players I think would have been more satisfied with a one time purchase game (that could be played on pc too) instead of this approach you have to immeaditely resort to microtransactions to exlusive cosmetics
If there was a PC or Pay once purchase i would have happily bought the game. Sadly my phone cant handle ETG anymore with all the new things getting added so I need to use bluestacks too play it on my pc anyways
@@linneaeh2661 Oh me too, my phone is at least 3 years old and cheapish so I cannot play on it. I play on Bluestacks on my laptop too, so much better. I would never upgrade my phone for a microtransactiony mobile game :D
hooooh, I feel nervous.
But it is SO appreciated that you're telling us this.
This is the type of thing that I want you to inform us about, so despite my nerves, I'm very happy you decided to share this.
Also, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for some things, as long as what I get in return matches that value.
A boycott is in it's place until you backtrack these bad decisions.
Yeah... meanwhile sso is suffering a lawsuit in sweden because of their poor practices when marketing became involved. I sadly cant stay if youre going to charge for things. I deleted the app... i hope the ones left will be able to help support what you need to keep going... this is really unfortunate.
Why you delet app
@@SuzyGeuPot because I don't play anymore. Why keep it if I'm not longer playing?
Nope, if etg is gonna be spoilt into a pay to win game like rival stars horse racing im out. I dont pay for apps, only pc games.
Same!
So they should all work for free to entertain you?
Where do you pay in rival stars racing, the only thing that I have ever paid for is the star club 🥴
Fr
Rival stars isn’t very ptw at all though? Ive been playing it for the last few months
If this turns into River Stars Horse Racing, no thank you.
There's already so little to do in the game. The "endgame" seems to be just breeding which is honestly frustrating and takes WEEKS of time in itself to get the horse that you want with good stats and color (at least this was my experience). It got old very quickly for me. This game needs MUCH more content to remain engaging. Just look at The Ranch of Rivershine, made by one person, and it's got a lot of content to do, and only one discipline at that!
You guys should really consider porting to pc as well.
Agree!
When is the pinto coming? Is there a release date?
okay, not great-but i have a great idea. Let people pay for certain things like: EXTRA STABLES! and maybe a new feature like being able to set jumps where and how high you want to- for irl moeny! :)
Ooh imagine being able to have save slots for designing our own courses in the indoor arena, even if a paid feature 🤩
Remember everyone this is also just a GAME. If you don't like changes that happen you can express it cordially and without tantrums, swearing and acting afool over seriously a game. Maybe even offer solution ideas etc
The last 2 years this is what everyone was doing. Giving ideas and solutions without being heard. I personally can understand the frustration.
The maintenance costs of making it live service is clearly a detriment, it would be less costly in the long run if ETG was sold to players as a single player experience
well after the hair, that's it? you know what to do, we don't care personally I wouldn't pay for horses in a game you're going to lose players that's all you're going to win. game gets worse and worse pfff!
With more of the monistisiation, will it still be easy to play with out buying things? I’m sure this is true for other players, as it is for me, we’re we can’t pay to a game. Basically, please don’t make it like star stables, where past a certain level you can’t access the game anymore without paying for game play
If their aim to keep the game free to play they can't do that. Star Stable is not free to play. It never was advertised as such. The free 5 levels are simply a Trial to see if you like the game enough in order to buy the subscription.
Well that was the straw that broke this camels back, after investing well over a grand myself into this game since its release, I'm done. This pay to win bullshit has gone too far. Good luck in the future.
To add, an OPTIONAL monthly subscription would've been the right way to go imo, just like every other game. You say this isnt tied to greed but it sure reeks of it.
@@jamiemaclean7636 Exactly. Monthly subscriptions are the way to go, and with the (limited) amount of gameplay available, it was probably the only monetisation they could get away with. There's just not enough game to play to justify paywalling EVERYTHING. What a huge betrayal to players like yourself, who have been supporting them from the beginning.
They advertise as a free to play game, which is essentially false advertisement. Idk about where they're based but here in Canada I'm pretty sure that's illegal
Just hey, if there were no better thinkg and better content, i see nothing what hold me there. Still no paints, foals, and what about drassage? And monetize it? An uncomplete game?
I want you to succeed and get payed fairly. But the new pricetags destroy 80% of what kept me playing it. And this riiiight after it was almost unplayable due to crashes. Please don't kill the game.
I am compassionate about the fact that times are hard and increase of prices is hard and that the game industry is going through a rough patch but do not make players responsible for your bad management by making pay double for the same service. If you guys had put more time and energy on developing the game and adding content, your game would have paid for itself. You had thousands of players who waited for that game, you had an impressive marketing campaign and a lot of reach around the world. You put more energy on season pass and cosmetic so micro transactions but not actual content that’s why people stopped playing and paying. We can see that when repairing a bug in game it takes at least a year before being solve but when its a bug with the paying system it takes you 24h to a week max. Sorry but you brought this to yourself. Some of us spent hundreds of dollars already in your game. People are not going to pay more if there is nothing more that there was a year ago plus with bugs and more paywall. Until everything promised, everything Patreon paid for is not here, people will give up on you and that’s not because of the economy but how you managed that.
I completely understand y’all work so hard😅. I enjoy this game so much I will always support y’all
its to hard and expensive
Completely understand why this is happening but it is a bit disappointing because I loved the game but I just don’t have the funds to support it. I’m sorry but after the monetizing starts I’m going to have to call it quits.
I really like ETG and I feel like a one time purchase for new players would be so much better than a million of small in game purchases.
Btw is still a perfect game with a bright future to go! ❤❤
Where are the mustangs and others breeds your ads show?
c': Don't exist. They are paying a company that they know lies in ads. It was brought to their attention, they said they would do something, apparently proceeded to not do anything.
Only have e AQH, warmblood, fjords, Arabians, and Frisians currently
@@mochimacaroon400Welsh cob too
If it monitazed i dont play anymore and i think most of ETG players will stop playing
I think you guys should charge for the game for the new ppl downloading it. Not the ones who already do. Even if it was only like $1-6, it’s better than nothing.
Agreed! It's a game worth paying for!
As long as i can keep playing the game for free, riding my horses on trail rides, in competitions and training them, im happy. Change can be good! ❤❤
I’m playing etg from the start and i can tell that’s the best mobile horse game for the moment
Star stable is mobile
@@betterthanyou7942 Yes, but maybe she thinks that ETG is better?
@@betterthanyou7942 ye we know but ETG is honestly the best mobile game out there
@@betterthanyou7942 Its only compatible with specific devices
I knew this was going to happen I’m still so surprised it was free to download, it’s such a great game I love it so much and love how y’all have done it. It is by for the best horse game ever made I love it thank you for keeping it up and keeping the game
I can easily say that ETG is one of my favorite horse games. You guys have made my dreams come true in owning horses. And I want y'all to keep up the fantastic work! Have a wonderful horse filled day! 🐴🐎🏇❤
Do you think that the new pinto coats will have to be purchased in order to use them? I’ve seen that sort of thing in other games. Or have they been confirmed free?
Will u please not get rid of barrel racing 🙏🙏🙏
Considering the majority of their player base in North America appreciated a western aspect to the game, I think it would be unfair to only appeal to one group of players. You don't like the barrels? Straight across from them are jumps 🤷♀️
The barrel racing doesn’t even work. There’s basically no way to actually run the barrels lol
Etg is my absolutely favourite game! ❤️
2years im play etg and is my favorite horse game ❤
You are pushing monetization for regurgitated horse models, repeat seasons, and outrageous costs for in game currency. I'm so sad to see ETG go down this road.
Bruh i cant even play ur game no more. Its not updating when i have plenty of storage
Love you ETG ❤
Pourquoi mettre le jue payant sérieux ? Vous êtes juste là pour l’argent vraiment… je comprends pas se que vous essayer de faire, mais si le jeu devient payant,personne i rejouera… vraiment je comprends pas votre point de vue… vous commencer à exagérer beaucoup trop!!!😠
How’s it going with the pintos? I’m really exited that we are going to get them!❤
I love etg but can you add akhal teke în future?
This game used to be so fun, but now we have to play just to buy new horses? This is ruining the game.
Ideas:small download fee,more game passes
WhatsApp is with the dressage??!❤❤
Why can’t my ponies jump number three of the levels of jumping
On my birthday🤦🏻♀️😭
I'm not really sure what some of that meant but I am a bit worried game will stop? I love this game it makes me happy
why would i play a shitty mobile game that i need to KEEP paying for if i can play an amazing game like rdr2 for a one time payment. your greed is very very obvious here.
Hi dear Team! First off all i just want you to know, that i will be support you allways!!!🎉❤❤❤ i am sure you will find a good solution 🎉🎉 i am very excited for your next steps especially for the pintos🎉❤. I just had a little heart attack that you will quit the game 😢😢 so i am sooo soooo happy that you dont.❤❤❤
I understand. ❤
Love etg plssss compétions cross country ❤free équipement 😢😢
You guys are literally worse than EA
when will season 14 be over?
In 10 days
Why not charge new players to play? Not people that have had this downloaded for awhile. Seems kinda unfair to people who have played since the beginning of time, and have been here through ETGs journey. Idk, it seems only fair to start having newer players pay.
bullshit
ETG WILL BE GONE?! PLS NO IS MY FAVORITE GAME!
Totally understandable! I’ve been here from the start and have always loved etg🩷 I support you!