This will be my final reply in this forum thread, and I'd like to take the opportunity to elaborate one last time.
I revisited this redesign project because I was not entirely satisfied with the models at the time either—specifically, the models that existed before the last patch.
Instead of simply complaining or criticizing, I asked for the topic to be given another chance and offered my help by contributing my own free time and effort, just as everyone else who works on FAF does.
I also have the advantage of having spent time learning modding as a hobby since 2020. Through numerous tutorials, I taught myself how to use tools such as Blender, GIMP, and others, which allowed me to turn my ideas into something tangible. This was similar to the first project I had the opportunity to contribute to for FAF: the upgrade of the Aeon T2 Shield to a T3 Shield.
Once my proposal was accepted, I communicated every change openly through the forum thread "Redesign of All HQ and Support Factories." In addition, anyone was free to test the models themselves through a dedicated mod (Savers Factory Rework – 06/2025).
I was also happy to consider suggestions for improvements, especially when they were presented in a specific and constructive manner. After all, it is difficult to work with comments such as "bad" or "doesn't fit" when the models have not even been tested in-game.
In particular, due to the discussions surrounding the Aeon Land Factory, I created an additional comparison mod that included several different design iterations and approaches (Savers Factory Rework + FAF – 09/2025).
Furthermore, after the factory model adjustments were completed—but while they were still in the mod phase—a news post was published in the FAF client explicitly asking for community feedback (11.2025).
This raises a genuine question: what additional forms of communication would you consider appropriate? Naturally, any approach should inform interested players without becoming intrusive or annoying to others.
If this topic truly matters to you, then I can only encourage you to provide concrete and constructive suggestions—or, even better, become actively involved yourself.
Finally, I would like to leave you with one thought:
FAF exists because people are willing to invest their free time, whether through programming, balancing, organizing, modding, testing, or providing constructive feedback. Not every decision will satisfy everyone, and not every change will turn out perfectly. However, progress only happens when opinions become concrete proposals and criticism becomes actual participation.
I have done my best to make this development process as transparent as possible and to provide everyone with opportunities to test the changes and share their feedback. What each individual chooses to do with those opportunities is ultimately up to them.
With that said, I consider my participation in this forum thread concluded and will not be replying further here. I do, however, hope that the discussion continues in a constructive manner and that those who care deeply about this topic will continue to contribute their ideas, feedback, and efforts in the future.
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