After interacting with ToSJP players, its kind of sad how iToS team is very close-minded, conformist and dull when it comes to its community. iToS covers many regions around the world and yet its the most “empty” and boring one, while ToSJP is only Japan but its player base is highly active. ToSJP is very supportive to artists to the point they release comics of ToS NPCs (like Marnox chibi contents along other Demon Lords). They also hold screenshot events, outfits events and nice things like those. Even if they give small prices, its still a way to keep its community alive. And its community, mainly artists, are very active. There’s no day ToSJP artists don’t post fan arts.
I think iToS should take ToSJP as an example to improve and be more dynamic. Even if they’re different regions, its IMC. Its Tree of Savior. I suppose ToSJP has different departments, in which there’s one that focuses on social medias and community events, aside from endgame and others; whilst iToS solely focuses on game content. Perhaps if iToS would widen its team and make it equal with ToSJP, the game in general would be more welcoming for new players and even motivating for old players.
The only interactive/dynamic events iToS holds are Fan Art Festivals. Weapon Designs might have even been forgotten. Most of dynamics are held by fans, which is not even enough because they earn nothing out of them. Let’s face it, we all join Fan Art Festivals for the TP. And now with MAGGI’s departure from ToS, its another big turn off for players and artists.
I hope that iToS could improve and reach ToSJP’s potential. I’m sure iToS could be much better. It has the potential to be as great as them. But its about having the will to do it and plan things better.
