Royalty-Free Open Letter Template

[Diplomacy] Carnegie

[Diplomacy] Carnegie
To facilitate the writing of open letters to FDev, I have taken the liberty of creating a free-to-use template, that commanders can use to present their demands reasonable requests:

<title>
Open Letter to FDev regarding <subject />
</title>

<summary>
[This is where you put your tl;dr - a brief list of all your issues (don't forget to include the lack of Diplomacy missions in Odyssey)]
</summary>

<biography>
[Explain why the reader should bother listening to you - include your age, how long you've been playing Elite for and other irrelevant relevant information like how many kids you have and how little gaming time you have. If you've ever worked in IT, make sure you mention this to show how well-informed you are]
</biography>

<body>
<issue 1>
[Describe your issue here - use as much hyperbole as possible, preferably claiming universal support for your ideas (key terms 'we all agree', 'everyone wants', 'it's obvious'). If you have a link to an 'influencer' video or Kickstarter promise, now's the time to use it. Everyone wants to see those videos again, obviously (see what I did there?).
</issue 1>

<issue 2>
[etc]
</issue 2>
</body>

<conclusion>
[Describe what we've learned from the evidence about and how it supports the arguments you've made in the <body> section. Repetition is good! Don't forget the random capitalization of WORDS. If you can use the phrase 'disrespect the players' time', you should.
</conclusion>

<request>
[You've shared your wisdom with FDev and the forum, now tell us how they can fix it (NMS or CP2077 are good reference points here - explain how by following your advice FDev can turn things around just like they did). Ideally, your requests at this point should be unreasonable and impractical and ideally go against things that FDev have officially stated in the past (think of OpenOnly BGS, full VR, ship interiors, etc for reference). Make sure to mention how you won't be spending any more money on ARX - hit FDev where it hurts, right in the wallet.
</request>

<signoff>
[Be polite - it's the internet after all]
</signoff>

If you follow the guidelines above you are guaranteed to get invited to Cambridge to tour the offices and explain directly to DB how he's been doing things wrongly his whole career.
 

Wendake

Wendake
[Diplomacy] Carnegie said:
To facilitate the writing of open letters to FDev, I have taken the liberty of creating a free-to-use template, that commanders can use to present their demands reasonable requests:

<title>
Open Letter to FDev regarding <subject />
</title>

<summary>
[This is where you put your tl;dr - a brief list of all your issues (don't forget to include the lack of Diplomacy missions in Odyssey)]
</summary>

<biography>
[Explain why the reader should bother listening to you - include your age, how long you've been playing Elite for and other irrelevant relevant information like how many kids you have and how little gaming time you have. If you've ever worked in IT, make sure you mention this to show how well-informed you are]
</biography>

<body>
<issue 1>
[Describe your issue here - use as much hyperbole as possible, preferably claiming universal support for your ideas (key terms 'we all agree', 'everyone wants', 'it's obvious'). If you have a link to an 'influencer' video or Kickstarter promise, now's the time to use it. Everyone wants to see those videos again, obviously (see what I did there?).
</issue 1>

<issue 2>
[etc]
</issue 2>
</body>

<conclusion>
[Describe what we've learned from the evidence about and how it supports the arguments you've made in the <body> section. Repetition is good! Don't forget the random capitalization of WORDS. If you can use the phrase 'disrespect the players' time', you should.
</conclusion>

<request>
[You've shared your wisdom with FDev and the forum, now tell us how they can fix it (NMS or CP2077 are good reference points here - explain how by following your advice FDev can turn things around just like they did). Ideally, your requests at this point should be unreasonable and impractical and ideally go against things that FDev have officially stated in the past (think of OpenOnly BGS, full VR, ship interiors, etc for reference). Make sure to mention how you won't be spending any more money on ARX - hit FDev where it hurts, right in the wallet.
</request>

<signoff>
[Be polite - it's the internet after all]
</signoff>

If you follow the guidelines above you are guaranteed to get invited to Cambridge to tour the offices and explain directly to DB how he's been doing things wrongly his whole career.
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Could someone stick this thread so everybody can access the template and be more efficient with their open letter ?
 

[PS4] Filthymick420

[PS4] Filthymick420
Crank Larson said:
Too much text, I didn't read it. Can you summarise?
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Dear Fdev,

GIT GUD!!


Or if you want to be more polite....


Dear fdev,

I hope your game gets well soon!

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ubermick

ubermick
OPEN LETTER TO [DIPLOMACY] CARNEGIE REGARDING OPEN LETTERS ABOUT OPEN LETTERS

This open letter is to address your open letter template to create open letters to add to the current crop of open letters.

As a person of an age I'd rather not discuss, but trust me I have tons of experience in matters of the nature of the matters we are currently discussing in this open letter regarding open letters, I trust you will take what I have to say seriously. Also, as this is an open letter, you should be aware that I am speaking on behalf of ALL community members, of which I am a part, and am writing this open letter on behalf of. It is, of course, an open letter and not a closed letter, as someone with lesser experience than I would write.

From my vast experience, as mentioned above, I'm sure you can agree that the issue regarding my open letter is something that everyone shares, and as we all agree, as such requires immediate attention. Obviously. I should also note, that if my open letter regarding open letters is NOT treated with the utmost seriousness, I shall be FORCED to share this message with my Youtube followers (of which I have more than one) and Twitter followers (which I haven't checked in a while, admittedly, but am sure its also more than one) which is something the community wants - nay, DEMANDS - and as a human as part of the community with lots of experience in the things that are relevant to this debate, am sure you can agree that community needs are a MUST. Obviously.

Therefore I must ask you to... oh , I've forgotten now. But rest assured, if it is not addressed immediately, it will result in you most certainly being seen as the baddies. Because WE are the COMMUNITY and the COMMUNITY are the GOODIES and I am speaking for THE COMMUNITY.

Sincerely,
COMMANDER Gaz Ubermick, Elite Dangerous Community Leader of the Decade Recipient*





*Self-awarded, 2004
 

[Diplomacy] Carnegie

[Diplomacy] Carnegie
ubermick said:
OPEN LETTER TO [DIPLOMACY] CARNEGIE REGARDING OPEN LETTERS ABOUT OPEN LETTERS

This open letter is to address your open letter template to create open letters to add to the current crop of open letters.

As a person of an age I'd rather not discuss, but trust me I have tons of experience in matters of the nature of the matters we are currently discussing in this open letter regarding open letters, I trust you will take what I have to say seriously. Also, as this is an open letter, you should be aware that I am speaking on behalf of ALL community members, of which I am a part, and am writing this open letter on behalf of. It is, of course, an open letter and not a closed letter, as someone with lesser experience than I would write.

From my vast experience, as mentioned above, I'm sure you can agree that the issue regarding my open letter is something that everyone shares, and as we all agree, as such requires immediate attention. Obviously. I should also note, that if my open letter regarding open letters is NOT treated with the utmost seriousness, I shall be FORCED to share this message with my Youtube followers (of which I have more than one) and Twitter followers (which I haven't checked in a while, admittedly, but am sure its also more than one) which is something the community wants - nay, DEMANDS - and as a human as part of the community with lots of experience in the things that are relevant to this debate, am sure you can agree that community needs are a MUST. Obviously.

Therefore I must ask you to... oh , I've forgotten now. But rest assured, if it is not addressed immediately, it will result in you most certainly being seen as the baddies. Because WE are the COMMUNITY and the COMMUNITY are the GOODIES and I am speaking for THE COMMUNITY.

Sincerely,
COMMANDER Gaz Ubermick, Elite Dangerous Community Leader of the Decade Recipient*





*Self-awarded, 2004
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9/10 - well done ✔

Just a couple of minor quibbles :

Firstly, you went FULL CAPS a little early. Best save them for the conclusion where they have most impact. Peak too soon and you just look like a frothing loon.

Secondly, give yourself a better title than 'Commander' - personally I'm fond of 'Sky Marshall' - so it's clear you have legions of followers hanging on your every word.
 

ubermick

ubermick
[Diplomacy] Carnegie said:
Just a couple of minor quibbles :
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punches desk

GAH! I knew I should have left it the way I wrote it originally, obviously it was perfect (as someone of my vast experience could only have produced) but the community DEMANDED I add the all capitals as well as humbly refer to myself as Commander, since I am a man of the people despite representing the community I love so much, and now resent for getting me docked marks.

OH, THE PARADOX!!

implodes
 
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