[Lost] SkyFactory Update (BACK ON! WOOOOOO)

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blalp

Quote from: Fractalion on May 13, 2017, 05:20 PM
Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:05 PMAnother Skyfactory update. I recently looked at lost islands donations. There are none. Donations are what allows Lost Islands to stay up. I hate to say this, but without donations, Lost is just sucking resources from SFT and not helping pay the bills at all. Please donate guys. As for skyfactory. It is taking longer than expected, Tow/dpa fixed a couple lag issues, and the complete lack of donations make it hard for me to justify making an entire new server, just to suck more of SFT's resources. If you guys can get 200$ in donations, I will work on skyfactory. And We need donations, because unfortunately the website, and the server all cost money to host. I personally would love it if it could all be free for us to host, but it isnt. Sorry, but it had to be said. I love Lost, don't get me wrong. I just cannot justify spending hours setting up a new server with a fantastic community, but no donations. Lost will stay up. SkyFactory Canceled (unless you guys reach 200 in donations (no time limit)). Sorry.

Didn't you already say that donations aren't going to be transferring between the servers? That's probably why donations have stopped.

Saying you aren't going to switch to SkyFactory unless the playerbase starts donating is sort of like saying "I'm not going to take away your money unless you give me more money." No one is going to give you money with that sales pitch.
The last donation was March 1st (40$). Thank you Frac for calling me out. If you donate anything from this point onwards on Lost, you can buy an item with the same $ value or same package on skyfactory (if/when comes out)(Tow approved).
Have a fantastic day!

Rose2247

May 13, 2017, 09:29 PM #26 Last Edit: May 13, 2017, 09:32 PM by Rose2247
Quote from: Fractalion on May 13, 2017, 05:20 PM
Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:05 PMAnother Skyfactory update. I recently looked at lost islands donations. There are none. Donations are what allows Lost Islands to stay up. I hate to say this, but without donations, Lost is just sucking resources from SFT and not helping pay the bills at all. Please donate guys. As for skyfactory. It is taking longer than expected, Tow/dpa fixed a couple lag issues, and the complete lack of donations make it hard for me to justify making an entire new server, just to suck more of SFT's resources. If you guys can get 200$ in donations, I will work on skyfactory. And We need donations, because unfortunately the website, and the server all cost money to host. I personally would love it if it could all be free for us to host, but it isnt. Sorry, but it had to be said. I love Lost, don't get me wrong. I just cannot justify spending hours setting up a new server with a fantastic community, but no donations. Lost will stay up. SkyFactory Canceled (unless you guys reach 200 in donations (no time limit)). Sorry.

Didn't you already say that donations aren't going to be transferring between the servers? That's probably why donations have stopped.

Saying you aren't going to switch to SkyFactory unless the playerbase starts donating is sort of like saying "I'm not going to take away your money unless you give me more money." No one is going to give you money with that sales pitch.

In my opinion, if you want donations to start up again, you really have three options:
1. Commit to transferring donations. This way purchases that come in now aren't essentially wasted.
2. Do the update, get donations afterwards. If you can't transfer donations, then do the switch before you start asking for them. If SkyFactory is as amazing as everyone seems to think, then it should pay for itself.
3. Just don't do the update. If you can't transfer donations, and can't spare the time, cancel the update. Most people aren't just going to throw their money into the void.

I hate to say it, but he has a valid point...If at all I stop being a staff member then I'm gonna want the perms I bought from the store to be active on skyfactory, many people have spent their money on lost, and those who have would like to know that they get something on the new server, otherwise they just threw away their money.

Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:35 PMThe last donation was March 1st (40$). Thank you Frac for calling me out. If you donate anything from this point onwards on Lost, you can buy an item with the same $ value or same package on skyfactory (if/when comes out)(Tow approved)

What do you quite mean by this, so if they donate after this point they get the same item(s) or do they have to buy something like that again? Your wording is a bit confusing...
To Hyrule Field, I g-Oh wait...Is that a lynel? NO THANKS!

Fractalion

Quote from: Rose2247 on May 13, 2017, 09:29 PM
Quote from: Fractalion on May 13, 2017, 05:20 PM
Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:05 PMAnother Skyfactory update. I recently looked at lost islands donations. There are none. Donations are what allows Lost Islands to stay up. I hate to say this, but without donations, Lost is just sucking resources from SFT and not helping pay the bills at all. Please donate guys. As for skyfactory. It is taking longer than expected, Tow/dpa fixed a couple lag issues, and the complete lack of donations make it hard for me to justify making an entire new server, just to suck more of SFT's resources. If you guys can get 200$ in donations, I will work on skyfactory. And We need donations, because unfortunately the website, and the server all cost money to host. I personally would love it if it could all be free for us to host, but it isnt. Sorry, but it had to be said. I love Lost, don't get me wrong. I just cannot justify spending hours setting up a new server with a fantastic community, but no donations. Lost will stay up. SkyFactory Canceled (unless you guys reach 200 in donations (no time limit)). Sorry.

Didn't you already say that donations aren't going to be transferring between the servers? That's probably why donations have stopped.

Saying you aren't going to switch to SkyFactory unless the playerbase starts donating is sort of like saying "I'm not going to take away your money unless you give me more money." No one is going to give you money with that sales pitch.

In my opinion, if you want donations to start up again, you really have three options:
1. Commit to transferring donations. This way purchases that come in now aren't essentially wasted.
2. Do the update, get donations afterwards. If you can't transfer donations, then do the switch before you start asking for them. If SkyFactory is as amazing as everyone seems to think, then it should pay for itself.
3. Just don't do the update. If you can't transfer donations, and can't spare the time, cancel the update. Most people aren't just going to throw their money into the void.

I hate to say it, but he has a valid point...If at all I stop being a staff member then I'm gonna want the perms I bought from the store to be active on skyfactory, many people have spent their money on lost, and those who have would like to know that they get something on the new server, otherwise they just threw away their money.

Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:35 PMThe last donation was March 1st (40$). Thank you Frac for calling me out. If you donate anything from this point onwards on Lost, you can buy an item with the same $ value or same package on skyfactory (if/when comes out)(Tow approved)

What do you quite mean by this, so if they donate after this point they get the same item(s) or do they have to buy something like that again? Your wording is a bit confusing...

If you buy something after this point (May 13, 2017, 05:35 PM) you can get something of equal or lesser value when SkyFactory comes out.

blalp

Quote from: Rose2247 on May 13, 2017, 09:29 PM
Quote from: Fractalion on May 13, 2017, 05:20 PM
Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:05 PMAnother Skyfactory update. I recently looked at lost islands donations. There are none. Donations are what allows Lost Islands to stay up. I hate to say this, but without donations, Lost is just sucking resources from SFT and not helping pay the bills at all. Please donate guys. As for skyfactory. It is taking longer than expected, Tow/dpa fixed a couple lag issues, and the complete lack of donations make it hard for me to justify making an entire new server, just to suck more of SFT's resources. If you guys can get 200$ in donations, I will work on skyfactory. And We need donations, because unfortunately the website, and the server all cost money to host. I personally would love it if it could all be free for us to host, but it isnt. Sorry, but it had to be said. I love Lost, don't get me wrong. I just cannot justify spending hours setting up a new server with a fantastic community, but no donations. Lost will stay up. SkyFactory Canceled (unless you guys reach 200 in donations (no time limit)). Sorry.

Didn't you already say that donations aren't going to be transferring between the servers? That's probably why donations have stopped.

Saying you aren't going to switch to SkyFactory unless the playerbase starts donating is sort of like saying "I'm not going to take away your money unless you give me more money." No one is going to give you money with that sales pitch.

In my opinion, if you want donations to start up again, you really have three options:
1. Commit to transferring donations. This way purchases that come in now aren't essentially wasted.
2. Do the update, get donations afterwards. If you can't transfer donations, then do the switch before you start asking for them. If SkyFactory is as amazing as everyone seems to think, then it should pay for itself.
3. Just don't do the update. If you can't transfer donations, and can't spare the time, cancel the update. Most people aren't just going to throw their money into the void.

I hate to say it, but he has a valid point...If at all I stop being a staff member then I'm gonna want the perms I bought from the store to be active on skyfactory, many people have spent their money on lost, and those who have would like to know that they get something on the new server, otherwise they just threw away their money.

Quote from: blalp on May 13, 2017, 05:35 PMThe last donation was March 1st (40$). Thank you Frac for calling me out. If you donate anything from this point onwards on Lost, you can buy an item with the same $ value or same package on skyfactory (if/when comes out)(Tow approved)

What do you quite mean by this, so if they donate after this point they get the same item(s) or do they have to buy something like that again? Your wording is a bit confusing...
If you buy X ammount of stuff on the lost donatorshop today, then you can buy X dollars worth of stuff on the skyfactory premium shop if/when it comes out.
Have a fantastic day!

blalp

updated post, and added a donation counter! If you guys do donate, please post here so I can update the counter. Thank you @Mr_Ender86! (56.99/200 atm)
Have a fantastic day!

blalp

Someone wants this started. Badly. . #1 on my list now. I will be talking to @Mr_Ender86 on what he wants from SkyFactory. I will also be taking suggestions here.
Have a fantastic day!

blalp

Which skyfactory modpack were we thinking? @Rose2247 mentioned that the one on curse didnt have as many bugs?
Have a fantastic day!

blalp

and what i was thinking for lost after skyfact gets released:
no more bug fixes (any bad enough glitch we just ban)
transferred to worse server.
Have a fantastic day!

Tyler7733

One thing I just now thought of: If there are no new updates, assuming this does not die off as fast as factions, what will stop it from going down slowly as pix did after it went quite a while without an update?
You must accept the fundamental truth of reality, Lost = Life!!

blalp

Quote from: Tyler7733 on Jun 07, 2017, 08:54 PMOne thing I just now thought of: If there are no new updates, assuming this does not die off as fast as factions, what will stop it from going down slowly as pix did after it went quite a while without an update?
dont quite get what you are getting at.
Have a fantastic day!

Fire_Lord_Nero

Quote from: blalp on Jun 07, 2017, 10:15 PM
Quote from: Tyler7733 on Jun 07, 2017, 08:54 PMOne thing I just now thought of: If there are no new updates, assuming this does not die off as fast as factions, what will stop it from going down slowly as pix did after it went quite a while without an update?
dont quite get what you are getting at.

He means that since it's not a sft ran modpack we'll wont be able to update it and rely on the modpack owners. And if they decide to move on we'll be stuck with that version and the playerbase will slowly start to dwindle

blalp

Quote from: Fire_Lord_Nero on Jun 08, 2017, 12:34 AM
Quote from: blalp on Jun 07, 2017, 10:15 PM
Quote from: Tyler7733 on Jun 07, 2017, 08:54 PMOne thing I just now thought of: If there are no new updates, assuming this does not die off as fast as factions, what will stop it from going down slowly as pix did after it went quite a while without an update?
dont quite get what you are getting at.

He means that since it's not a sft ran modpack we'll wont be able to update it and rely on the modpack owners. And if they decide to move on we'll be stuck with that version and the playerbase will slowly start to dwindle
Attack of the BTeam never gets modpack updates, and it is doing fine. I don't think having someone else managing the modpack is that much of problem.
Have a fantastic day!

Rose2247

Quote from: blalp on May 28, 2017, 05:35 PMWhich skyfactory modpack were we thinking? @Rose2247 mentioned that the one on curse didnt have as many bugs?
it may have some bugs, but not many that I can see, I'll be looking out for them as I test it but it is the FTB skyfactory 2.5 modpack
To Hyrule Field, I g-Oh wait...Is that a lynel? NO THANKS!

soleofdeath

Quote from: blalp on May 28, 2017, 05:35 PMWhich skyfactory modpack were we thinking? @Rose2247 mentioned that the one on curse didnt have as many bugs?
I'm not a fan of the new Curse Launcher since it's been bought out by Twitch I'm fine with the At launcher I like it's flexibility 

blalp

Quote from: soleofdeath on Jul 29, 2017, 06:16 AM
Quote from: blalp on May 28, 2017, 05:35 PMWhich skyfactory modpack were we thinking? @Rose2247 mentioned that the one on curse didnt have as many bugs?
I'm not a fan of the new Curse Launcher since it's been bought out by Twitch I'm fine with the At launcher I like it's flexibility 
I dont like the new curse launcher either. I use the legacy one. Right underneath the download for the ftb, there are legacy options. See how you like those. That one looks like technic/at.
Have a fantastic day!