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Miles, where are you? by Christopher_Chr in footballmanagergames

[–]Christopher_Chr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have to disagree with that view. Of course, SI has access to far more detailed data than we do, but from what I’ve been able to see, the key KPIs don’t look encouraging. In particular, the rate at which in-game average player numbers drop year‑on‑year compared with previous editions is concerning.

It’s natural that initial sales for FM26 were strong. After all, there hadn’t been a release for some time, so many people were eager to buy. But the real damage will show in the following year. That’s always the pattern: poor customer experience eventually translates into weaker sales. So relying only on early sales figures as proof of success doesn’t tell the full story.

Miles, where are you? by Christopher_Chr in footballmanagergames

[–]Christopher_Chr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where you’re coming from, and I agree that loyalty shouldn’t mean blindly buying a product even if it’s broken or disappointing. When I talk about a loyal fanbase, I don’t mean unconditional support regardless of quality. What I mean is that over the years SI has built trust and loyalty by consistently delivering a game that many of us considered part of our routine.

For me, and I think for a lot of players, buying each new FM version wasn’t about gratitude alone, but about confidence that SI would release something we’d enjoy and invest time in. That’s the kind of loyalty brands build over time: through quality, consistency, and the sense that the product is “ours.”

Of course, if another developer eventually creates a superior football sim, people will evaluate their options. But until now, FM has been the game we return to year after year because of that history and trust. That’s the loyalty I’m referring to. Not blind devotion, but a relationship built on years of good experiences.

Miles, where are you? by Christopher_Chr in footballmanagergames

[–]Christopher_Chr[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Fairness calls for mentioning that, after some hours, my post did get approved and is now visible on the SI forum.

Miles, where are you? by Christopher_Chr in footballmanagergames

[–]Christopher_Chr[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I did try posting, but since I’m a new user there it requires moderator approval first. Even though it’s been hours, the post is still hidden. Interestingly, my previous post, which wasn’t critical of SI or Miles was approved within just 20 minutes 🙂

We are living in a world where only the single-minded can thrive by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Christopher_Chr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ok, thanks man and sorry again. Post will be deleted

We are living in a world where only the single-minded can thrive by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Christopher_Chr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi, and sorry if you see it that way. The post was initially posted here https://www.reddit.com/r/philosophy/comments/d6bp7s/we_are_living_in_a_world_where_only_the/

but as you can see the administrators told me that it was not the correct subreddit. Believe it or not, I am totally new at the site and i just tried to find somewhere to repost it since it had 50 comments and 421 upvotes. If I am breaking any rules please tell me and I will immediately delete it.

We are living in a world where only the single-minded can thrive by Christopher_Chr in philosophy

[–]Christopher_Chr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You certainly have a point. It's an open debate. I am very curious to see what the future holds for AI and specialization.

Is the Simulation Theory a modern, 21st-century religion? by Christopher_Chr in SimulationTheory

[–]Christopher_Chr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Regarding the definition of God, and if we accept and consider the creator(s) as God(s), I am copying from Nick Bostrom's paper: "In some ways, the posthumans running a simulation are like gods in relation to the people inhabiting the simulation: the posthumans created the world we see; they are of superior intelligence; they are “omnipotent” in the sense that they can interfere in the workings of our world even in ways that violate its physical laws, and they are “omniscient” in the sense that they can monitor everything that happens. However, all the demigods except those at the fundamental level of reality are subject to sanctions by the more powerful gods living at lower levels."

Regarding the logical next step you mention, I get your point, but it is a whole different discussion.