Just wanted to say…

[Batsphinx]

Back when my line of work was a lot more journalist-y I’d do a lot of interviews with Executive Producers, Senior Marketing Vice Presidents and all other manner of other glorified mouth-pieces for the big publishers. Whenever they brought out the old “of course, we’re doing this for the community – they’re who matter!” line I’d start to roll my eyes. I wouldn’t stop rolling them until I’d asked my killer ‘DLC plans?’ question.

 

I don’t want to be like that guy – the guy who talks about the value of a game’s community without once visiting it, and praises it as a part of some bullshit boardroom checklist.

 

Without Project Zomboid’s community (without you - the person reading this – whether you’re a lurker or a regular) times could’ve been so much darker. We owe you a ‘thank you’ so massive it’s almost impossible to deliver. Your testing, your enthusiasm, your friendship, your shared passion for the game… it means more than I can convey in a simple forum post.

 

I’m not going to whitewash the bad stuff. Two years ago TIS self-inflicted some wounds from which it took an age to recover and gave ruffians ample room to play, and I know that the fabled ‘winter of no content’ was tough on us all. (I don’t think we ever answered the question of what constitutes a ‘white knight’ and what constitutes a ‘troll’, but we certainly seemed to get closer to the answer than most…)

 

So, before the Steam Early Access launch potentially stirs things up, I wanted to say thank you. To our moderators, to our regulars, to our lurkers, to our critics, to our fans, to those who dip in and out… everyone. Thanks for giving a shit about our zombie game.

 

Speaking on behalf of all of the Indie Stone, all of our contributors and anyone else who’ve found themselves strapped onto this rollercoaster for the past couple of years – it wouldn’t have been the same without you, and it’s entirely possible that it couldn’t have happened at all.

 

We’re really appreciative, and we’ll always do our best to do right by you – however we can.

 

You started this. You incubated the PZ infection.  You'll forever have our thanks.

 

LOVE Y'ALL

[Guest]

D'aw.

I'd better ban someone soon, 'else I'll choke up.

[Ontogenesis]

I've been hanging around here for over 2 years now - definitely one of the best communities I've seen. Thanks to you guy at the Indie Stone for carrying on when the shit was happening, there are some that would have quietly dropped the project with the setback and backlash. Now, tomorrow you're on Steam. At least all the ups and downs will make a good story at the end of the day? Better than, we decided to make a game and made it, woo.

 

Anyhoo, it's been fun.

[Guest]

Been one hell of a ride on this roller-coaster. 

 

Started 2 years ago and still ongoing, and I absolutely regret nothing.  Would do it again. And I hope it goes on for an even longer time. 

 

 

smalltext: hearts for everyone

[Dahugo]

Must...stop..the....tears....

 

You guys really deserve it!

Wish the team the best, hopefully PZ has a bright future !

[Aricane]

And we'll probably keep supporting, lurking, critisizing etc. even if steam endeavour not turn out as expected. Lots of love!

[plekpot]

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[Thebig44]

Best 6 euros ever spent.

 

True story.

 

All i wanted to say is that... It's been a good time with ye folks, i defently gonna miss this nicen' community 

 

Say hello to steam  .

[harakka]

 

Best 6 euros ever spent.

 

True story.

 

All i wanted to say is that... It's been a good time with ye folks, i defently gonna miss this nicen' community 

 

Say hello to steam  .

 

The moderators exist to keep the community nice. It was a bit crap back in the time, I doubt they'll let it slip back into that again.

[The End]

Good luck tomorrow. I really hope this will be a huge hit for you guys. You deserve it!

 

I love the game. But if shit somehow hits the fan, be up front with people and let them/us know

what's going on. If you go silent things will only get worse. No matter how bad the news is,

people can be pretty patient if they know what's going on and what actions is being taken to

resolve the matter. Waiting for someone to give a damn, when you have cash invested, can

be pretty damn annoying (Skyrim on PS3 anyone? Bethesda, I looking at you now!).

 

Anyway, thanks for a gaming experience unlike any other.

 

Again, GOOD LUCK, and cheers from Sweden.

[Eckyman]

Thanks for the hours of fun you've provided me via this game! Everyone at the indie stone, and the Zomboid community rocks for so many reasons! =)

 

Best of luck guys!! You deserve it

[LeoIvanov]

I think it's supposed to be the other way around - we should be thanking you for not giving up after so many bad things that happened to you (The indie stone) in a row. Pulling through various hateful comments, the "incident", pirating issues, services forcing you to pay when a lot of people downloaded forum builds, all of those - I doubt your "average joe" would pull through it without saying "screw it, if you want it that way, we won't develop the game anymore. Enjoy".

 

So thank you back, Indie stone, for your patience, passion and love. Those are rare in game industry nowadays.

[Gammlernoob]

This all sounds a bit like a goodbye   Hope the steam release works fine ... as long as everything stays normal ( Mondoid, patches etc. ) i don´t think there will be much difference besides some new faces in the forum ( which isn´t a bad thing , is it ? ). 

Oh and of course thank you devs for a reason to like monday, a forum for zombie maniacs   and ... yeah ... that little zombie kinda game :D

[Guest]

Jesus, now that I think about it, it really does sound like a goodbye

[Batsphinx]

IT ISN'T A GOODBYE

[Ontogenesis]

"With the game on Steam, the developers of Project Zomboid board a rocket and blast off into space, to continue their mission amongst the stars"

[ToastedFishSandwich]

Never say goodbye... 

[Xydonus]

Batsphinx, along with your post, your probably the only one that got Nasko to 'like' your post.

 

That's an achievement.

[Eprus]

Thank you for making such a great and unique game! Best of luck on steam!

 

This gave me another reason to look forward to Friday! YAY!

[LeoIvanov]

"With the game on Steam, the developers of Project Zomboid board a rocket and blast off into space, to continue their mission amongst the stars"

 

They are going to sell PZ to aliens!

[Gawbad]

The dedication gone into this game is phenomenal. Good job! Now bring on Steam.

 

Long live the PZ legacy!

[Thebig44]

 

"With the game on Steam, the developers of Project Zomboid board a rocket and blast off into space, to continue their mission amongst the stars"

 

They are going to sell PZ to aliens!

 

 

WE'RE DOOOOOOOMED!!!

[mendonca]

 

"With the game on Steam, the developers of Project Zomboid board a rocket and blast off into space, to continue their mission amongst the stars"

 

They are going to sell PZ to aliens!

 

 

Good luck at the Bureau de Change, suckers!

 

 

Much love to the Indie Stone! Enjoy tomorrow as much as you can!

[AkHolic]

Thanks for making this awesome game, and all the hard work you have put into it. Tommorow is going to be a very big day for PZ, I wish you all the luck in the world!! (clyde)


 

[DuB]

Best dev team I ever met, been here since the first months, big love and good luck tomorrow:-*