There's been a large influx of new players suddenly, due to a certain YouTube video and, I could be wrong, but I suspect people are getting the wrong impression of the game's current state, so I'd really appreciate it if you gave this a read, particularly if you haven't read the Early Access section (which I strongly suspect very few people have).
Just to clarify then:
The game is currently little more than a prototype, and I wasn't planning for this many players this soon. The previous plan was to just fix issues, add content, and make improvements to the core gameplay for a while, with a manageable number of players, before making any kind of marketing effort. So that's why the UI, among other things, might be somewhat lacking right now.
Anyway, this unforeseen player-surge is basically a good thing, and the response has still been positive, but my main concern is that people will loose interest, due to lack of content, and never look at the game again, after they've tried it out for an hour or so.
So, if you enjoyed the game now, can I ask that you take another look at it every once in a while, when there will quite likely have been some major additions? Alternatively, if you wanted to be continuously involved with the development, I'm always very happy to hear any feedback in the forums.
Another key thing to note:
I'm seeing ZGA being referred to as a free game left right and centre, which is currently true, but will not be forever, and perhaps not for long. In any case, as those who've read the Early Access description will know, if you get the game while it's free, you'll never have to pay for it. The reason ZGA is currently free is due to it's early state, but also so that I could determine whether the response was going to be positive before I committed to finishing it. The response has certainly been positive, so far, but I'm concerned that this may be in no small part due to the fact that people think this is just a finished, or nearly finished, free game, that they've got nothing to lose by messing about in for half an hour.
Anyway, to give you an idea roughly of a few of the things that are planned for the future:
-A great deal more content (maps, game modes, weapons)
-Potentially, major improvements to the visuals
-And yes, naturally, improved UI and matchmaking etc. (I'm conflicted about the priority for this, because on the one hand, quite a few people want this improved soon, but on the other hand, I need to maintain the interest of new players with more exciting additions, like game modes, maps etc. In the meantime, some patience with the UI and matchmaking would be appreciated)
Also, many of the future additions can be determined in response to player feedback
My sincere thanks if you actually read any of that. Feel free to ask any questions.