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So I might continue playing the game in like a month. I just need to take a step back I’m also going to become free to play. Until Valko is released or until they give us a REAL statement idk. I’ll be prioritizing other games.
That being said, I truly love this fandom… you guys… I’m in awe. The dedication, the support, the kindness and love. Seeing this fandom come together to donate to different causes in the name of Valko. To take the time to support others who were becoming exhausted from the boycott, taking shifts. I love you… at least I love those of you with reading comprehension, critical thinking skills and compassion for your fellow player.
I’m getting the blues. I was so looking foward to Valko. Today if we hadn’t received the news of his cancellation I would have been jumping for joy. I work on the 9th but I would have been so happy… bring Valko home
So ever since Valko was removed from the main story line, I've been in a daze of frustration and anger. Many things about the situation upset me but one particular point haters have been making has been really pissing me off lately. The fact that people have been bringing women's safety into this situation irks me in particular because it makes me feel like these people are insulting my intelligence.. our intelligence and our sense of agency. Love and Deepspace is a piece of FICTION. Let us not forget this.
The whole conversation about "romanticizing" illegal acts to ME is stupid because, are you telling me I'm too stupid to know the difference between a piece of fiction and a real life crime are we serious... We can't handle a wolf man who doesn't exist asking to come inside to seek shelter? Really?
Women have been engaging in dark themes in literature and media for a LONG time. May I remind all of you that women pioneered fanfiction writing. We've explore dark troupes before. Some of us have read and written worse and not only that we've been the subject of some of these darker themes in literature as well. SO DON'T PISS ME OOOOOOOFFF with this bullshit about women's safety are you kidding me.
When Caleb... OUR BROTHER, DRUGGED US?! And I love Caleb, he is MY MAN, MY MAN. MY MAN, but seriously.... SERIOUSLY?????
Because I'm a woman, I am hyper aware of the dangers that the world pose to us. But that's why we explore these themes, that's why we talk about these things. That's why when Rafayel semi-sells us to the nest and when Caleb drugs us and surveils us, I don't even bat an eye. BECAUSE IT'S NOT REAL
Guys am I making sense here? because I'm fuming right now.
I just needed to get this off my chest. Because it's been really bothering me.
Guys I just want to say… this is the MOST united I’ve seen this fandom EVER. CN and Global joining hands to fight against Valko’s removal. It’s beautiful I’m literally crying
Actionable Ideas for Challenging Infold Over Valko's Release
A lot of LADS fans are really upset over Infold's decision to shelve Valko. This is my attempt at creating action items for fans wanting to do something but are unsure where to start.
Here are some methods for giving Infold feedback:
Sign this petition and this petition
Reply to their posts on X (Twitter)
Comment on their Instagram posts
Comment on their Facebook posts
Comment on their YouTube videos
Join their official Discord Server and voice your dissatisfaction
Leave a 1-star review on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
Complete the survey in the Love and Deepspace app by selecting the box/pencil icon in the top right corner of the home screen
"Suggest" Valko's release in the Love and Deepspace app by going to Settings > More > Support, then select "Suggestion"
(If you want to be slightly passive-aggressive) On 9 July, go to Settings > More > Support, then select "Bug Report" and fill out the report stating that the promised Valko content is missing
Remember: if we want Infold to listen to us, we MUST remain civil and demonstrate our affection for the game. I highly doubt they will be intimidated by non-CN players, which means we are held to a different standard. What is effective for them will not be effective for us.
With that said, remember these do's and dont's:
Do repeatedly submit/post/send your feedback over the next few weeks. Email them today, in a few days, on 9 July, and in the weeks after. Post on their social media every day. Overwhelm them and show them this isn't going to go away over a few free Wishes.
Do prepare to CONTINUE submitting/posting/sending your feedback over the next few months. Infold needs to see that we won't let this issue go. Schedule emails to be sent to them over the next 3 months. Draft X posts today and copy and paste them to post in a few months time. Draft your long-form in-app feedback in preperation for the update and the upcoming banners. Create reminders to check and comment on their posts weekly. Don't let them get comfortable. Be a dog with a bone (lol).
Do maintain a polite tone in your feedback (even when you are issuing a threat like leaving the game).
Do specify your current disappointments, long-term criticisms, and expectations for the future of the game should you continue to play.
Do clearly isolate your long-term issues with the game from the current issue of Valko's release. Make it clear that those issues are not resolved by delaying or permanently canceling Valko's debut.
Do talk positively about whatever you can (ie. enjoying other LIs, enjoying the content of the Main Story itself, appreciating the worldbuilding, etc). This may feel difficult, but it demonstrates that you are a passionate player. Infold can assume that a player so invested in the game would need something drastic to push them to leave.
Don't use profanity.
Don't reference CN players.
Don't bring up Infold's past mistakes. We need to stay focused on the current issues.
Don't criticize anything about Valko's teased content. This one may be unpopular, I know. If Infold is pulling back Valko's release, I don't think it's likely that they will be willing to invest any more time and money into his development. If they continue to get more and more criticisms about him and don't care to change anything about him, they will never release him. I'm not minimizing any fan's concerns; I'm suggesting we choose a priority.
If you are unsure where to start, here are some talking points:
Express your excitement over Valko (bonus points if you give reasons why). Did you come back from a long hiatus for him?
Express your disappointment over not having Valko in the game. How will it impact your enjoyment of the game?
Describe how you prepared for his anticipated arrival.
• In-game (farm for dias, bought packs, etc)
• On your devices (created storage space, bought a new device, etc)
• Financially (budgeted for buying packs upon his release, etc)
Describe how you engaged in fandom around Valko. Did you create fanart, fanfiction, or other fanworks? How much were you consuming fanworks showcasing him? Demonstrating how beloved he was before any real content of his being released indicates a warm reception if/when he is released.
What are the current issues you experience with the game? Be specific. Describe exactly how they impact your gameplay. Suggest a concrete way those issues could be resolved. Assert that Valko's release being postponed or canceled will not resolve these issues.
Express concern for the changes to their planned story arc his absence would create. Question if those changes would be as enjoyable as their original plan.
(If you're feeling up to it) Acknowledge the amount of time, effort, and money that must have gone into creating Valko. Let them know it would disappoint you to see it go to waste.
Infold made a terrible decision. We need to take action and let Infold know that a large portion of the LADS fanbase wants Valko to be released at some point. Let's try to remain positive where we can, engage in positive fandom, and do our best to make our voices heard by Infold.
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