Once upon a time, businesses focused on producing a product or service of quality that people would need or desire. Quality, and perhaps innovation, were the focus. Profits were the end-result, and if another business produced higher quality then they typically received more business. Aggressive business practices then shifted the focus away from quality and toward more of an ends-justify-the-means mentality of make money at any cost. Anet’s approach seems to be a return to quality practices, and this is reflected in these seasonal updates.
I am beyond impressed. First, the music!! Does anyone have any idea what kind of time and money goes into that? Then, there’s the art! Everything comes together to create an ambiance that is unique but totally consistent with this virtual world.
What gets me is that all of this is done without a monthly subscription! Anyway, I never post on these forums….just wanted to take a minute to say thank-you to this company. They are a role-model for the gaming industry.