Having a player forum is undeniably beneficial to everyone involved. It offers a way for players to communicate, strategize, and connect, which is crucial in a game where isolation in scattered villages can slow progress. However, William knew the risks were just as significant.
"Fifty silver coins is no small amount," he thought, recalling the cost of setting up a bulletin. "Whoever's behind this forum must be serious." But the forum's flaws were glaringly obvious, and William couldn't ignore them.
In the real world, trying to find another internal test player was like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But online? The anonymity the internet provided was a double-edged sword. While the forum creator promised encrypted identities and secure communications, William had his doubts. "How many will really believe that?" he wondered.
