Dear gamers and concerned customers,

TWI have moved on to heavily moderate the Steam forum, including sending out unfair bans and warnings to individuals overtly critical of their practices and to locking/deleting threads.

The group thread has been moved to a subforum "Feedback" that is only visible to game owners and effectively keeps the matters away from the eye of potential customers and individuals that actually need to be made aware of the issues at hand.

http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/232090/discussions/2/364040166669190817/

Please support our Reddit threads on the matter.

https://www.reddit.com/r/killingfloor/comments/4gaopw/state_of_the_game_1_year_after_early_access/


https://www.reddit.com/r/killingfloor/comments/4gq2f3/twi_censoring_and_banning_in_the_forums_full_pr/

Thank you for your time and your support,

BlackSpawn

https://www.twitch.tv/tripwireinteractive

Hi Guys,

TWI just announced a TWITCH Live Stream that will occur in 1 hour 20 minutes from now and it will be the first display of "VS Survival".
(Today 4/8/2016 at 1 PM Eastern Time)

Show up, let them know what you think about the state of the game.
Let your thoughts be heard.

As always,
Please remain courteous,

Regards,

BlackSpawn

Fellow gamers and concerned customers,

1. Poll results will be made public soon!
I wanted to touch base regarding the results of the poll.
I collected a little over 1,000 responses and expect the results to be ready soon.
Since SurveyMonkey only provided me the initial 100 results, I have been forced to copy that information and input it into a database for statistical analysis.

Here are the results of the first 100 entries:

Question 1.
Early Access is a Steam program which allows the customer to purchase an early playable build of a game, with the promise that the customer will get the Full Release version of said game, if it is ever finished. Do you think developers should include additional paid content (microtransactions, DLC, subscription based model, etc) on an Early Access game? Steam Early Access info: http://store.steampowered.com/earlyaccessfaq

Yes 8% 8
No 74% 74
I do not care 18% 18


Q2. Killing Floor 2 launched as an Early Access title on Steam in April 2015 at a price of $30 USD. In November 2015, they added the Zedconomy and Trading Floor. The first being a key/crate RNG microeconomy and the second an ingame store. At the moment, microtransactions involve only cosmetics, however, TWI have mentioned preliminary plans to sell weapons, voice packs and other content. What statement better reflects your opinion about these:

Zedconomy is the right model for the game, the Trading Floor is unnecessary
6% 6
Trading Floor is the right model for the game, the Zedconomy is unnecessary
31% 31
Both monetization models fit well in this game 20% 20
None of the above 43% 43

Q3. DLC (Downloadable Content) is game content sold and/or activated through the Steam store. MTs (Microtransactions) refer to game content sold in-game. A microeconomy refers to microtransactions that involve the Steam market, typically in the way of RNG keys and crates.The original Killing Floor was launched as a standalone Steam title in 2009, its post launch development was supported by DLC. TWI were able to provide post release support for 5 years, with the last update coming in December 2014. Admittedly, they've sold over 3 million copies of KF1 and over 10 million units of KF1 DLC. On Killing Floor 2, the monetization model instituted involves microtransactions in the form of a key crate RNG microeconomy with a curated mod workshop and an ingame store. What monetization model would you prefer for Killing Floor 2?Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/12/06/tripwire-interactive-bringing-killing-floor-2-to-ps4-the-time-is-right/

DLC model 65.31% 64
Microtransactions without microeconomy 14.29% 14
Key/Crate RNG microeconomy only 6.12% 6
Current model is fine 14.29% 14

Q4. If keys and crates were removed from the game, is this is a change that you would:

Support 75% 75
Oppose 5% 5
I do not care 20% 20

Q5. Tripwire Interactive (TWI) originated as a modding team. Historically, they have been known as "Gamers" making PC games for other gamers. Their business practices, for the most part, have also reflected this. What is your opinion of TWI now?

They are awesome, nothing has changed 16% 16
I am on the lookout, cautiously optimistic 36% 36
I am disappointed, I don't trust them anymore 42% 42
I do not care 6% 6

Q6. TWI have said they may add STAT/XP Boosts for sale, depending on community feedback. Do you want them available?

Yes 2% 2
No 85% 85
I do not care 13% 13

2. Thank you all for your activity, your support and for spreading the word.
Please continue doing so.

Cheers,
Good weekend all,

BlackSpawn

Howdy ladies and gents,

1. I wanted to direct you to the KF2 poll, which touches on several subjects of KF2, including Early Access and Zedconomy/Trading Floor; as I hope to close it by the end of this week.

You can find the link in the Reddit post below:

https://www.reddit.com/r/killingfloor/comments/4856sw/killing_floor_2_poll_early_access/

Direct Poll Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MQNWQH

Results will be made available once it closes.

2. I encourage you to email TWI with your thoughts:
http://www.tripwireinteractive.com/contact.aspx

3. I also suggest creating a TWI forum account:
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/

As always, be informative and stay respectful,
Thank you all for your support.

Hey Guys,

1. I've posted the poll in multiple forums and we have gotten some good participation.

I also want to know how you all think about it!
Link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MQNWQH

2. Dont forget to review "Killing Floor 2" on the Steam store and to leave "Microtransactions" and "Microeconomy" tags on KF2. Please also tag Team Fortress 2 and Counter Strike:GO; as tags need to be placed on multiple games many times, in order for them to "stick" and be recognized as legit tags.

3. Thanks for your support. Dont forget to invite your interested friends and spread the word.

Cheers,

BlackSpawn