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Obviously we, the users, want as many new features stuffed into the new version of the game as possible, and there's going to be a natural tendency to complain when we see a "what's new" list that doesn't include our personnel pet feature(s). Before you consider withholding your cash, though, it's worth considering the circumstances. The split from SI must have caused a great deal of upheaval for Markus. That's a lot of resources and security going bye-bye right there.
The way I see it, OOTP 9 is a chance for Markus to "get his feet back under him". This is a transition version (unlike OOTP 8, which was a forced rapid response to the split). So this is a big moment for Markus and OOTP. The level of support (in the form of purchases) he gets from the community is likely going to shape OOTP's future (or lack thereof).
Absolutely I'd like to see a feature list that wearies my scroll button-clicking finger. However, I'm not about to withhold my cash. While it can certainly be improved, OOTP is a solid game right now. I want to see the game continue to develop, so I'll vote with my dollars and plunk down for a pre-order. The more people who follow suit, the more likely it is that Markus makes it through this transition period and we keep getting features added in future patches and full versions.
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