07-01-2014, 08:48 PM
Dear NI Community,
It is with regret that I am writing another of these messages. As I am sure you are all well aware, server hosting is not a cheap business and unfortunately the NI kitty is beginning to look a little bare once again. Earlier this year we increased our costs slightly to expand our US servers and this has placed a slightly greater financial burden on NI. It is however the unfortunate retirement of Ragnash that sees further strain put on the NI kitty. Ragnash not only carried out his duties as a senior admin but also was very kind in his donations every month to aid in the hosting of servers in Australia. At present we can afford to host NI until the beginning of March, failing any further donations throughout February. I am therefore asking our wonderful community to aid us in donations if they feel they would like to. As always there is absolutely no requirement to donate and you should feel no pressure to do so.
Again, I ask that no one posts about re-installing private servers; this will not happen. As stated when we shut down private servers, a section of the NI community proved that they could not be trusted and they have unfortunately soured the experience for the rest of the community. If you would like to assist us, please make donations directly to the NI paypal account.
We are working on a new patch just now and I am sure you have noticed updates in the web department of late. I can also divulge that a conversation was had regarding house campaigns and what our objectives are regarding it... We also have our massive item rebalance coming up, balancing of crafting recipes and the introduction of many new craftables including new horses. Cav mode will also be getting an overhaul XP and loot-wise, and there may even be a legendary lance on the way...
We continue to work hard and I have always said that I will endeavour to continue running NI as long as players still enjoy it. NI has outlasted all of our expectations and grown to be something much more than was ever envisioned. We have seen a surge of new players recently and I'm happy to announce that hundreds of players still play daily. Any assistance in supporting NI will be met with the greatest of gratitude.
Much love as always,
The NI Family
It is with regret that I am writing another of these messages. As I am sure you are all well aware, server hosting is not a cheap business and unfortunately the NI kitty is beginning to look a little bare once again. Earlier this year we increased our costs slightly to expand our US servers and this has placed a slightly greater financial burden on NI. It is however the unfortunate retirement of Ragnash that sees further strain put on the NI kitty. Ragnash not only carried out his duties as a senior admin but also was very kind in his donations every month to aid in the hosting of servers in Australia. At present we can afford to host NI until the beginning of March, failing any further donations throughout February. I am therefore asking our wonderful community to aid us in donations if they feel they would like to. As always there is absolutely no requirement to donate and you should feel no pressure to do so.
Again, I ask that no one posts about re-installing private servers; this will not happen. As stated when we shut down private servers, a section of the NI community proved that they could not be trusted and they have unfortunately soured the experience for the rest of the community. If you would like to assist us, please make donations directly to the NI paypal account.
We are working on a new patch just now and I am sure you have noticed updates in the web department of late. I can also divulge that a conversation was had regarding house campaigns and what our objectives are regarding it... We also have our massive item rebalance coming up, balancing of crafting recipes and the introduction of many new craftables including new horses. Cav mode will also be getting an overhaul XP and loot-wise, and there may even be a legendary lance on the way...
We continue to work hard and I have always said that I will endeavour to continue running NI as long as players still enjoy it. NI has outlasted all of our expectations and grown to be something much more than was ever envisioned. We have seen a surge of new players recently and I'm happy to announce that hundreds of players still play daily. Any assistance in supporting NI will be met with the greatest of gratitude.
Much love as always,
The NI Family
Give a man a fish, and you have fed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will continue fishing even if you give him a fish.
- Fingus
- Fingus