This is a message for all Martians and Terrians alike.
Look, I've missed a little of what's gone on recently. But only a little. I've been aware of this hacker's presence, and looking into the Mars Apocalypse post, it appears to be Ace. Which is bloody disappointing really, if that's the truth of the matter.
What it seems like is a grudge match between Eric & Ace and Kruncher and whoever is backing him. Essentially the Mars Community vs the Terrium Community. And I think that's where the problem lies. The supposed behaviour of Eric and Ace in declaring themselves "removed" from Mars, only to return clandestinely for the sole purpose of hampering Mars gamers' experience and thereby somehow attracting players to Terrium, is utterly selfish and vindictive. Whether Kruncher is merely doing his job or whether he is some out-of-hand cruel dictator of marsxplr.com is totally irrelevant; if you want to fight him, fight him to his face, with reasoned posts, and not in this underhand way which ends up affecting the whole community. Put your talents and time to use working on a great game for all of us instead of ruining an already fine game.
Both sides should resolve matters reasonably, but since that seems completely out of the question, can I ask, honestly, what Kruncher has done, in the hope that someone reasonable will answer reasonably? To me, he seems to simply support the Mars community, and is uncomfortable with the change Eric and Ace plan to bring about. After all, it is true that Eric hacked Mars, and Ace has appeared keen to follow in those deceitful tracks - tracks which, if I may remind you, Eric claimed he regretted ever making, washing his hands of the whole affair. How ironic. Nevertheless, it is entirely commendable that Eric and Ace are so ready to ensure our gaming experience improves. Personally, I can't wait to see what Terrium offers. What I don't condone is the destruction of Mars Explorer in the process. I have respect for Eric, Ace, Kruncher and most of the others involved (apart from the worst of the crap-digging morons that fester on these forums). Having a war is just not worth it.
So please, for the sake of the community, leave Mars alone and make your own game. When you want to attack Kruncher, Eric, Ace or anyone else, please think of us, and use e-mail or some other method of contact. This is drama we have absolutely no need of. If Kruncher really is the ultimate sinner then don't sink to the level you so clearly despise. It's thoroughly demeaning, and shows you in a very poor light. Thank you.
"With reasoned posts" is the bit you missed. When I came back to try to end things on a good note. Abister called me a bastard then said it was a compliment and kruncher repeatedly hid the post, ending with a "postpwn", a repost, another hide, then a final recycling of the post as an attempted apology for making things worse. Spiffy then attacked it with a simple JavaScript. Go find it if you feel inclined, Sprawl. I'm not going to do your research for you.
I'm not working on Terrium right now, that game has nothing to do with all this. Eric has nothing to do with this either, so lay off him. Responsibility for hacking is mine alone. And I'm not exactly shocked at how kruncher has reacted when he's no longer in control. It's not as though everyone planet-wide has gone the way he has, he's just the one making all the noise.
Sprawl, before you accuse me, at least work out what's going on, please? I think it's fairly obvious that kruncher has lost it. Maybe he's the one who needs to "talk to a councillor. Seriously."
- Ace.