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This page is intended as a place to collect and structure ideas on how to convince Activision to let TFB create a new Star Control game once they finished their current project in the summer of 2010, as well as a repository of arguments which can be used in support of this cause.

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= Campaign ideas =

== Directly addressing Activision ==
We need good arguments as to why a sequel to SC2 stands a good chance of making Activision a good deal of money, not just why SC is such a great game.

== Increase public exposure to Star Control ==
* Star Control stickers
* UQM CDs
* Star Control Pins
* Star Control Clothing

= Arguments in favor of a new Star Control =

== There is a broad support for SC2/UQM ==
* UQM download numbers

== Games which are similar (in some way) to SC2 are currently successful ==

=== Aspects of SC2 ===
* humor
* space
* adventure
* great story
* upgrading
* discovery
* massively single-player
* non-linear storyline
* ...

=== Other successful games which share these aspects ===
* Homeworld (also HW Cataclysm, HW II)
* Wing Commander IV
* Freelancer (from Microsoft)

== The concepts behind SC2 appeal to gamers today ==
* UQM is still finding new fans among the latest generation of gamers
* recognition of SC2/UQM in recent publications (need references)

== SC2 has influenced the creation of other successful games ==
Need references. Please fill in and include references to quotes by the actual designers. A game just being similar to SC2 is not substantial enough.

*Galactic Civilizations 2, especially storywise (Drengin = Ur-Quan Kzer-Za, Korath = Ur-Quan Kor-Ah)

== SC has the potential to become a successful franchise ==
* SC2 has left a lasting impression on those who played it (see the petition)
* after 17 years, SC2 still has an active following

== SC has something to offer to Activision which is missing in their current lineup of games ==
Active franchises and current games which Activision has:
* Call of Duty
* Guitar Hero
* Spider-Man
* Marvel Ultimate Alliance
* Tony Hawk

Successful games/franchises which share aspects with SC2 or are inspired by it, by competitors of Activision:
* Mass Effect
* Star Trek DAC
* Spore
* Space Rangers 1&2
* Infinite Space

= See also =
* [http://forum.uqm.stack.nl/index.php?topic=4666.0'' "Campaign for a New Star Control" thread on the UQM forum]