1. Denial — The first reaction is denial. "Not classic." In this stage players believe the announced changes are somehow unjust, and cling to a false, preferable reality.
2. Anger — When players recognize that denial cannot continue, they become frustrated, especially at proximate individuals / Haynar. Certain psychological responses of a person undergoing this phase would be: "Why me? It's not fair!"; "How can this happen to me?"; "Who is to blame?"
3. Bargaining — The third stage involves the hope that players can avoid upcoming changes by providing evidence to support their claims. Players facing less serious trauma can bargain or seek compromise.
4. Depression — "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"; "I miss my beloved luclin models/color target window, why go on?"
During the fourth stage, players become saddened by the mathematical probability of patch notes. In this state, these individuals may become silent, refuse visitors and spend much of the time afk, mournful and sullen.
5. Acceptance — "It's going to be okay."; "I can't fight it."; "It's their server."
In this last stage, players embrace the inevitable future of the server which typically comes with a calm, retrospective view for the player, and a stable condition of emotions.
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