Now there's LESS jokes by default...?

[ThunderPeel2001]

Was the latest update some sort of uncharacteristic “April Fools” style joke, or did I read correctly that Ron has REMOVED jokes by default in the game??

Who complained about this that lead them to remove the in-jokes? I know they can be enabled… but why remove them by default? It sounds like a vocal minority have been haranguing the team. The amount of effort involved in making this feature a reality must have been immense. What else could have been done in that time…?

I just don’t get it.

[LowLevel]

There is already a thread where the topic has been discussed. David Fox also explained the reason behind their decision. You can read it all and contribute here:

The "Annoying In-jokes" option

Eventhough, this in-joke-option is rather silly in itself, imho, it is a valid reason to do another playthrough to find out, what’s different. Changes I found so far: Wanted meteor poster is gone. Skeleton “return to Dr. Fred.” is not mentioned. Use ketchup bottles: “Take that, Sierra online!” is missing. “Call Edna for a good time” graffiti is gone. You can still call her, though. The parcel in the post office is addressed to in-joke dept. instead of Ed. The comment about the cut room at the…

[ThunderPeel2001]

Thanks. I guess David’s logic makes sense.