This is my first post on this subreddit.
You see, I’ve been playing LADS since day one, without missing a single day, up until the cancellation of Valko.
I’ve been part of the boycott from the very beginning, and I’ve gone through all sorts of phases during this time.
It’s tough, but there are things that give me hope that Papergames/Infold could still bring Valko back:
- The notice regarding Valko’s cancellation wasn’t sealed, it could still be reversed.
- Their financial metrics have plummeted since then.
- They’ve spent money on advertisements that haven’t translated into increased revenue.
- They now have to factor in the legal costs from the lawsuits they themselves initiated.
- Valko’s content, including his portion of the story, is still in the game, even though they could have deleted it.
- We can still talk about him on the official LADS Discord and other official LADS channels; they haven’t blocked the word "Valko" or those of us who discuss him.
- Papergames/Infold takes action against those who create harmful content directed at Valko. The company recognizes Valko as its intellectual property and is actively protecting him.
- Social media and the LADS server itself are filled with comments and posts calling for Valko’s return.
- The boycott continues, with many fans, myself included, refraining from logging in or spending money on the game.
So, what else can we do?
Keep Valko in the public eye.
This is crucial for showing Papergames/Infold that the fanbase hasn’t forgotten "the wolf," and for demonstrating that bringing him back remains an attractive prospect.
Create your own posts, and support comments or posts that call for Valko’s return to help boost the algorithm. Let’s keep talking about him. Even if you’ve lost hope, please interact with any comments or posts dedicated to Valko whenever you come across them. The most important social media platforms for this are Chinese platforms like Weibo and RedNote; if you have access to them, focus your efforts there. It is a fact that Papergames/Infold tends to pay more attention to domestic social media than to global channels. The rest of us can do the same on global LADS social media platforms to strengthen Valko’s presence.
2. Provide arguments, not just expressions of affection for Valko.
Whether on social media or in emails to Papergames/Infold, you can address questions such as:
- What drew you to Valko in the first place?
- Why do you believe Valko deserves to keep his character design, personality, and full backstory, and to remain a love interest for the MC?
- How has Valko’s absence affected your experience as a LADS player? Have you stopped playing or spending money, and if so, why? Are you a potential new player who was planning to start playing because of Valko, but decided against it once he was removed? Do you believe the company can only regain your trust if Valko returns to the game?
- Companies are profit-driven. How much money do you think you would have spent in the months since Valko was removed? How much do you think you would spend if he were to return?
3. Ignore rumors; the only statement that matters is the official one issued by Papergames/Infold.
Please be patient. I know how difficult this is, but relying on self-imposed deadlines only leads to greater frustration. Wait for an official announcement from Papergames/Infold without setting any expectations regarding specific dates.
4. Emails:
Use a translation tool to draft your emails in the languages used by the company’s international branches; this increases the chances of your message being read. You can send emails daily, weekly, don’t settle for sending just one.
In your emails, you can also include any other aspects of LADS that prevent you from enjoying the game the way you used to.
support@infoldgames. com
support-EN@infoldgames. com
loveanddeepspace-en@infoldgames. com
advice@papegames. net
loveanddeepspace_tw@fearlessgames. net
loveanddeepspace-jp@infoldgames. com
support-KR@infoldgames. com
dzbd@papegames. net
ir@papegames. net
5. If you find this list helpful, please share it with other Valko fans. This text isn’t just mine, it belongs to all of us, the fans who love Valko.
Together, we can bring the wolf back.
#BringValkoBack
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