Sparking fury amongst newer players who are less influential because of limited Bloodlines and thus VE influence DreamState announced today that first generation (vanilla) players will be rewarded for their 'loyalty, input and persistence' with longer life spans for their character.[1] "But," it added, "we are also listening to newer generations, who should not worry too much, the dice will roll again soon enough."
Industry watchers have linked this statement to the long due and highly anticipated patch and game mechanics adjustment, which has been linked by some to the novel Avian Influenza[2] (H7N9) that is popping up all over China, without anybody (ingame) understanding where it comes from or how it's going to behave.[3] Industry watchers, it must be noted, have been wrong before, most recently with previous, similar 'global pandemic threats' (like H5N1). On the other hand, players and watchers who were right the first time, with an H1N1 variant dubbed the 'Spanish Flu' managed to amass significant ingame influence.
[1] http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/may/01/scientists-ageing-process
[2] This is a viral infection, spread between animals, players and NPC's and has been eradicated in the Real World decades ago. For more information experience the free educational VE 'Taming the Beast' (free subscription required)
[3] http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm62e0501a1.htm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/01/scientists-concerned-h7n9-bird-flu-outbreak
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/us-birdflu-china-idUSBRE9410AM20130502
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22364628
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