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Queen of Queens

VP-Etjen wrote:
Hey everyone
I’ve been reading the thread and I wanted to talk to you directly.

First: yes, we need to bring in a bit more money soon — mainly to pay the server and keep things running. That’s the practical part.

But I also saw a few comments like “the owner doesn’t care,” and I want to clear that up. If I didn’t care, VP would’ve been stopped already. The truth is: I have another business that takes most of my time and actually makes money. VP doesn’t. And still, a few times in the last year or two I hqd to put in my own money so the site could stay online — not because I play myself, but because I know a lot of you are very attached to it.

What I’ve realised is: if VP can just cover its own costs, it can stay. That’s why we brought Enbette in and why I’m trying to have someone run VP more actively, so it doesn’t depend on me being around 24/7.

We’re already looking at some of the ideas you mentioned — for example a token-style thing where you buy and then choose the set you want, instead of having to go through all tiers. That came straight from what you all said, so please keep sharing.

I also get that some of you are scared to spend if you don’t know how long VP will be here. That’s fair. The honest answer is: VP stays if we can pay the bills. Up to now I’ve taken that risk — now I’m asking you to help a little so we can get past this moment and start doing the fun updates again (more shop stuff, better rewards for designers, etc.). This is why Enbette is here and I'm confident VP will gain a lot with your ideas and Enbette's skills.

So: thank you for talking so openly, thank you for still being here, and keep throwing ideas at us about how to make spending actually feel worth it. We are listening, and we do want VP to keep going. 💙

TiredRen
World Famous

TiredRen wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:
Hey everyone
I’ve been reading the thread and I wanted to talk to you directly.

First: yes, we need to bring in a bit more money soon — mainly to pay the server and keep things running. That’s the practical part.

But I also saw a few comments like “the owner doesn’t care,” and I want to clear that up. If I didn’t care, VP would’ve been stopped already. The truth is: I have another business that takes most of my time and actually makes money. VP doesn’t. And still, a few times in the last year or two I hqd to put in my own money so the site could stay online — not because I play myself, but because I know a lot of you are very attached to it.

What I’ve realised is: if VP can just cover its own costs, it can stay. That’s why we brought Enbette in and why I’m trying to have someone run VP more actively, so it doesn’t depend on me being around 24/7.

We’re already looking at some of the ideas you mentioned — for example a token-style thing where you buy and then choose the set you want, instead of having to go through all tiers. That came straight from what you all said, so please keep sharing.

I also get that some of you are scared to spend if you don’t know how long VP will be here. That’s fair. The honest answer is: VP stays if we can pay the bills. Up to now I’ve taken that risk — now I’m asking you to help a little so we can get past this moment and start doing the fun updates again (more shop stuff, better rewards for designers, etc.). This is why Enbette is here and I'm confident VP will gain a lot with your ideas and Enbette's skills.

So: thank you for talking so openly, thank you for still being here, and keep throwing ideas at us about how to make spending actually feel worth it. We are listening, and we do want VP to keep going. 💙

do you think a roadmap could be possible? so we know whats going on or gonna happen in the future c:

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Queen of Queens

VP-Etjen wrote:

TiredRen wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:
Hey everyone
I’ve been reading the thread and I wanted to talk to you directly.

First: yes, we need to bring in a bit more money soon — mainly to pay the server and keep things running. That’s the practical part.

But I also saw a few comments like “the owner doesn’t care,” and I want to clear that up. If I didn’t care, VP would’ve been stopped already. The truth is: I have another business that takes most of my time and actually makes money. VP doesn’t. And still, a few times in the last year or two I hqd to put in my own money so the site could stay online — not because I play myself, but because I know a lot of you are very attached to it.

What I’ve realised is: if VP can just cover its own costs, it can stay. That’s why we brought Enbette in and why I’m trying to have someone run VP more actively, so it doesn’t depend on me being around 24/7.

We’re already looking at some of the ideas you mentioned — for example a token-style thing where you buy and then choose the set you want, instead of having to go through all tiers. That came straight from what you all said, so please keep sharing.

I also get that some of you are scared to spend if you don’t know how long VP will be here. That’s fair. The honest answer is: VP stays if we can pay the bills. Up to now I’ve taken that risk — now I’m asking you to help a little so we can get past this moment and start doing the fun updates again (more shop stuff, better rewards for designers, etc.). This is why Enbette is here and I'm confident VP will gain a lot with your ideas and Enbette's skills.

So: thank you for talking so openly, thank you for still being here, and keep throwing ideas at us about how to make spending actually feel worth it. We are listening, and we do want VP to keep going. 💙

do you think a roadmap could be possible? so we know whats going on or gonna happen in the future c:

Yes, it needs to be done and we need to create one.

TiredRen
World Famous

TiredRen wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:

TiredRen wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:
Hey everyone
I’ve been reading the thread and I wanted to talk to you directly.

First: yes, we need to bring in a bit more money soon — mainly to pay the server and keep things running. That’s the practical part.

But I also saw a few comments like “the owner doesn’t care,” and I want to clear that up. If I didn’t care, VP would’ve been stopped already. The truth is: I have another business that takes most of my time and actually makes money. VP doesn’t. And still, a few times in the last year or two I hqd to put in my own money so the site could stay online — not because I play myself, but because I know a lot of you are very attached to it.

What I’ve realised is: if VP can just cover its own costs, it can stay. That’s why we brought Enbette in and why I’m trying to have someone run VP more actively, so it doesn’t depend on me being around 24/7.

We’re already looking at some of the ideas you mentioned — for example a token-style thing where you buy and then choose the set you want, instead of having to go through all tiers. That came straight from what you all said, so please keep sharing.

I also get that some of you are scared to spend if you don’t know how long VP will be here. That’s fair. The honest answer is: VP stays if we can pay the bills. Up to now I’ve taken that risk — now I’m asking you to help a little so we can get past this moment and start doing the fun updates again (more shop stuff, better rewards for designers, etc.). This is why Enbette is here and I'm confident VP will gain a lot with your ideas and Enbette's skills.

So: thank you for talking so openly, thank you for still being here, and keep throwing ideas at us about how to make spending actually feel worth it. We are listening, and we do want VP to keep going. 💙

do you think a roadmap could be possible? so we know whats going on or gonna happen in the future c:

Yes, it needs to be done and we need to create one.

oh thats amazing to hear!

Solar
National Star

Solar wrote:
thank you etjen!!

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Minister of Pop

Heartbroken wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:
Hey everyone
I’ve been reading the thread and I wanted to talk to you directly.

First: yes, we need to bring in a bit more money soon — mainly to pay the server and keep things running. That’s the practical part.

But I also saw a few comments like “the owner doesn’t care,” and I want to clear that up. If I didn’t care, VP would’ve been stopped already. The truth is: I have another business that takes most of my time and actually makes money. VP doesn’t. And still, a few times in the last year or two I hqd to put in my own money so the site could stay online — not because I play myself, but because I know a lot of you are very attached to it.

What I’ve realised is: if VP can just cover its own costs, it can stay. That’s why we brought Enbette in and why I’m trying to have someone run VP more actively, so it doesn’t depend on me being around 24/7.

We’re already looking at some of the ideas you mentioned — for example a token-style thing where you buy and then choose the set you want, instead of having to go through all tiers. That came straight from what you all said, so please keep sharing.

I also get that some of you are scared to spend if you don’t know how long VP will be here. That’s fair. The honest answer is: VP stays if we can pay the bills. Up to now I’ve taken that risk — now I’m asking you to help a little so we can get past this moment and start doing the fun updates again (more shop stuff, better rewards for designers, etc.). This is why Enbette is here and I'm confident VP will gain a lot with your ideas and Enbette's skills.

So: thank you for talking so openly, thank you for still being here, and keep throwing ideas at us about how to make spending actually feel worth it. We are listening, and we do want VP to keep going. 💙

<3

Fujiwara
National Star

fujiwara wrote:
ive just spent some time reading the thread too and i dont think my comment will add much more to what has already been said above. i used to buy the 98 tier sets around 2023/2024 (where i still have 5-10ig sets in my wd from that time) so i thought maybe it adds some value, and another agreeing opinion to above ideas.

- Do you feel as if MCM is worth it for the cost?
Yes. i would buy cr with intention of buying manager and DM, the sets being a fun bonus.
i think reworks to DM could be beneficial. either matching the price to the current website economy or changing the way it works to have voting for a set or revealing the DM set before the friday release. i do often find myself only using my crs for DM these days for the DM sets. the sets are always gorgeous and though i dont buy them as often anymore (with real life expenses taking priority) i will still buy $24 if i like the sets for the month.
- Are there incentives that you feel would make MCM worth purchasing?
maybe the inclusion of something extra, that has been stated above. old items? dollzmania? or even backstage pass or manager/DM? whatever seems to be of preference as a server (maybe having a vote on what can be added)
- Does the structure/timing of MCM not work for your budget?
i think the timing of MCM is great. remembering that MCM used to be MCW (weekly), the month-long period to buy cr lowers the stress of buying it on time or buying it before payday (when we are broke paying real life expenses).
the structure seems fine to me as it is, but i hear people talking about wanting to chose the sets they get from MCM and that could be cool, too?
- Does VP not feel worth investing in?
i think VP is worth to invest. i would buy these sets to support the designers. (sadly i am more biased to designers i prefer the style of or ones i have spoken to or made friends with) but thats not to say that i dont also want VP to suffer. i believe VP is looking up compared to when i joined, and can see that users, owners and mod/admins are enthusiastic to turn VP around. so i 100% want to support VP.
- Do you simply not care about purchasing MCM/MCM sets?
i care! as above i stated that i did enjoy the sets to recieve when buying cr for DM. i was a lot more hesitant buying CR when the weekly (MCW) wasnt available. so i am glad that it is a permanent rotation of sets for a month-long period.

Lamby
National Star

Lamby wrote:
Bless

RaspberryPie
Streetmusician

RaspberryPie wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:
Hey everyone
I’ve been reading the thread and I wanted to talk to you directly.

First: yes, we need to bring in a bit more money soon — mainly to pay the server and keep things running. That’s the practical part.

But I also saw a few comments like “the owner doesn’t care,” and I want to clear that up. If I didn’t care, VP would’ve been stopped already. The truth is: I have another business that takes most of my time and actually makes money. VP doesn’t. And still, a few times in the last year or two I hqd to put in my own money so the site could stay online — not because I play myself, but because I know a lot of you are very attached to it.

What I’ve realised is: if VP can just cover its own costs, it can stay. That’s why we brought Enbette in and why I’m trying to have someone run VP more actively, so it doesn’t depend on me being around 24/7.

We’re already looking at some of the ideas you mentioned — for example a token-style thing where you buy and then choose the set you want, instead of having to go through all tiers. That came straight from what you all said, so please keep sharing.

I also get that some of you are scared to spend if you don’t know how long VP will be here. That’s fair. The honest answer is: VP stays if we can pay the bills. Up to now I’ve taken that risk — now I’m asking you to help a little so we can get past this moment and start doing the fun updates again (more shop stuff, better rewards for designers, etc.). This is why Enbette is here and I'm confident VP will gain a lot with your ideas and Enbette's skills.

So: thank you for talking so openly, thank you for still being here, and keep throwing ideas at us about how to make spending actually feel worth it. We are listening, and we do want VP to keep going. 💙

Thank you for taking the time to read everything and easing our minds <3

I hope to support this site till the end with all I can and I hope to see of you in the long term <3
(I also made a topic asking this on the NL server but there hasnt been much answers yet)

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Queen of Queens

VP-Etjen wrote:
I do see that a few people have bought credits, and Virtual Popstar thanks you for that. I hope we can encourage a few more as we're not there yet. You probalby all know you can click on the "Game Statistics" at the top right corner to so the sales progress.

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Melody wrote:

VP-Etjen wrote:
I do see that a few people have bought credits, and Virtual Popstar thanks you for that. I hope we can encourage a few more as we're not there yet. You probalby all know you can click on the "Game Statistics" at the top right corner to so the sales progress.

i bought for 48 yeah, mostly to help. i wrote earlier that i wish i could give you more, but unfortunately my funds are veeeery limited as i rely on pension

thank you for showing up in this thread though. it's always refreshing to see you around honestly because we hear so little from you. i'd offer to help with the managing vp deal but there's a lot of hoops that likely make it impossible on my part

TiredRen
World Famous

TiredRen wrote:
i wish i could support vp more, but i only have work around 5 months a year so i cant do that unless im working ;_;

EtherealPJM
Popstar

EtherealPJM wrote:
I've been wanting to buy the last few months mcm but wasn't able to due to my job ending in august (summer camp), so i've only been buying necessities as I wait for places I apply to work at to get back to me.

I feel for mcm, if possible, more items to be included in the more you spend? I know vp has a small player base and likely way less designers (even including myself) so it may not seem likely to be able to add more items to mcm but if it does happen it could make people see it as more worth it to spend more on mcm. especially if they also get the sets in the lower tiers c:

EtherealPJM
Popstar

EtherealPJM wrote:
also more things in game that use credits so players have more options on what to spend their credit on which can lead to buying more credits, a lot of players gain credits from other people who already have them or slowly getting them from the wheel XD but especially more credit items in the shop!

in terms of items being provided for the ideas I've shared, I'm a designer myself and I have a handful of sets in the works. and I'm sure it adds up with the other designers with a lot of designs ready to be put in game. more rewards using pp or other things rather than even more sets occasionally would also possibly be a good idea. I created my acc in 2018, been playing actively since 2020 and still never have gotten a promotion point lol

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Nanami wrote:
I would buy MCM if ppl wanted to buy the sets later from me. But ppl not really searching as I feel. xd