I can script, hire me dudes!
Same here. Every helping hand has been turned down so far.
If I remember correctly, management of SA:MP RPG scripters and developers is currently under the jurisdiction of xcasio. (in the absence of Gandalf)
Yet, remember also that the ability to script is not the only factor in selecting a dev, just as the ability to use /warn /kick /ban is not the only factor in selecting an admin.
RS5 is an innovative system with a flawed implementation. Once the flaws are removed and the implementation smoothened, then the system can shine at its full potential.
For those who are asking for a return to RS4 (you just don't get it, do you), if you still do not understand why it is not coming back, let's have a little recap of
some of the reasons:
1. RS5 is the result of years of developers' hard work (and player ideas), with zero compensation. (don't dispute this point if you have not stepped in the shoes of an Argonath admin/dev)
2. RS4 being returned would be a huge "fuc
k you" to everyone (not just devs) who worked on RS5, and to their work. (don't dispute this point if you know shit-all about what work goes into making a server)
3. RS4 managed to survive for nearly 5 years, but even that is already too long for a single gamemode, which resulted in Argonath lagging in innovation. (don't dispute this point if you do not know what innovations Argonath has produced in the past)
4. RS4 is an outdated gamemode, gameplay-wise (in some aspects) and design-wise, and returning to it would be
regression, not progress. (don't dispute this point if you ever accused players like myself of holding back progress)
5. RS4 was written and added to by several developers with widely varying scripting styles and over several years instead of a streamlined base, resulting in poor cohesiveness of design. This makes it hard to maintain and/or update a gamemode. (don't dispute this point if you know shit-all about programming)
6. RS4 has outdated file handling, while RS5's databases would not need any major reset for the next 5-10 years. (don't dispute this point if you know shit-all about how file handling can contribute to a server)
7. RS4 had poor support (if any) for factions, literally one of the most important parts of the playerbase. (don't dispute this point if you know shit-all what support groups are / can receive in RS5)
8. RS4 had to give way to RS5 earlier than planned due to circumstances outside of the devs' control, the alternative would have been making players suffer
two losses instead of
only one. (don't dispute this point if you can't read News and Announcements or update yourself on current affairs properly)
9. RS4, gameplay-wise, was poor at balancing some aspects of the gameplay that went out of control. (i.e: economy, if there was actually one) RS5, meanwhile, has the potential to make needed corrections and changes due to its idea framework.
10. No one stepped up to Gandalf's challenge. Moaners are all talk and quick to point fingers, but no action when they are challenged to do something. In case you are wondering why paying for a second server would be justifiable, remember the nine reasons stated above for RS5's implementation in the first server.
If that is still not understandable enough for you, I would explain it in simple english. Except that due to the persistence of moaners, I couldn't be arsed; just copy-paste it to Wikipedia and ask someone to create a
Simple Wikipedia version.
RS5 is here, and it is here to stay. The problem with moaners is that they will moan regardless of the scenario, regardless of what changers developers (do not) implement. Argonath developers do their work for those who will stay and remain loyal to this community, not those who will leave. It's not about arrogance, but knowing how to adapt to changes and having a little fucking gratitude in your bones.
The scripts need change and fixing. But if there is one more thing that needs fixing, it is the f**ked-up mentality of some players who are quick to moan and shit on anyone who does not agree with their self-gain based attitude: the problem that caused some aspects of this community to go downhill after the 2009-2011 years.
If you will accuse me or other "pro-RS5" players of asslicking, then you can take your accusation and shove it up where the sun doesn't shine.
I myself am a critic of RS5's implementation. But unlike some others, I am one of those who actually know how to genuinely respect and appreciate the effort that people put into this community to make your gameplay possible.
Now if you do not bother to contribute to this community and its improvement, you have no right to complain about what will (not) happen.
Step up, or shut up.