When I look around and see other games, even ones from major publishers, copying our playbook, I know we have had a positive influence on the gaming industry.
He sure does "look around" other games, and copying elements, ideas and concepts, even dev scheduling. e.g. Eve mining ship, ED's update numbering from 2.x to 3.x close or pr-empting the update release dates such as mining trying to look like CIG is on the same racetrack lap as FD. More like negative influence on the expectations in this niche industry made to be misinformed & unrealistic such as pressured on ED and unwarranted fdev bashing clamoring for new features and updates, yesterday. Funny how the subconscious leaks out the truth in the words of the letter but as said, doesn't care anymore while the backer money keeps flowing..