For me, personally, this has been the smoothest, most bug-free Update I have experienced yet. The only issue I'm having in game is an issue I was having back in 2.4, so won't blame 3.0 for that.
FDev, 2 mission types disabled in 2 days. Procedurally generated content isn't working out for you
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For me, personally, this has been the smoothest, most bug-free Update I have experienced yet. The only issue I'm having in game is an issue I was having back in 2.4, so won't blame 3.0 for that.
I agree with you if we exclude exploits like the 2 nerfed mission and guardian blueprints scan as bugs
I can also understand why many newbies are disillusioned or crying foul b/c earning CR$$$ has slowed - e.g., wing delivery mission rewards are less than what they were in 2.4.
I like the new engineering system & mat traders as well as trading system so far.
It doesn't help with people being utter blabber mouths.
I still haven't told anyone about where I make my most money, cos that's my income. If people kept their mouths a little more shut, we could all make billions, rather than just the select few who blab just to show off. It's actually rather selfish.
I still haven't told anyone about where I make my most money, cos that's my income. If people kept their mouths a little more shut, we could all make billions, rather than just the select few who blab just to show off. It's actually rather selfish.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with procedurally generated missions. FDEV just needs to get the parameters right...
It's not so much whack-a-mole as gas-the-entire-mole-warren-out.
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We're in 3.x. It's the overhauling that FD are screwing up. Admirably, this time.
So because they try something and interesting they have to back down now?
LOL.
Exactly what they screwed up? Fundamentally? Please explain
I'd rather see them pull the mission types with issues and announce a forthcoming patch/hot fixes and other updates, than to leave them in there broken and ignored.
I don't recall Frontier ever stepping in a removing entire mission types before now. I think this is a step in the right direction, and shows me that they are being more aggressive about addressing these issues when they crop up. Rather than leaving them to languish for months until the next point update.
There are plenty of other mission types to do besides the two that have been pulled. Screaming and yelling over the "temporary" loss of access to these mission types after FDEV's public explanation strikes me as not only immature, but brimming with an entitled arrogance.
I agree with some of the other ED vets in here... Lots of Rookies about these days, talking out of their bottoms about stuff they have very little experience with. Nothing in 3.0 begins to approach some of the issues we saw back in the early 2.0 days.
I don't recall Frontier ever stepping in a removing entire mission types before now. I think this is a step in the right direction, and shows me that they are being more aggressive about addressing these issues when they crop up. Rather than leaving them to languish for months until the next point update.
There are plenty of other mission types to do besides the two that have been pulled. Screaming and yelling over the "temporary" loss of access to these mission types after FDEV's public explanation strikes me as not only immature, but brimming with an entitled arrogance.
I agree with some of the other ED vets in here... Lots of Rookies about these days, talking out of their bottoms about stuff they have very little experience with. Nothing in 3.0 begins to approach some of the issues we saw back in the early 2.0 days.
That may be true, that not as bad as 2.0. But saying it's not currently the worst the game has ever been doesn't mean it is good. And this level of panicked response to a bugged mission type is not ideal. This is not to the level of Ark's "we're releasing a patch that patches the patch that patched the previous patch". But it's not a good look.
Oh and kindly drop the "ive done this forever ignore the whippersnappers" attitude. They paid the same money as you and have every right to voice their concerns and desires for the game. And if you want to watch a game die, drive off the new players. New users are the lifeblood of any existing platform like this. They replace old users who stop playing and bring fresh currency to the developers. BTW rookie on the forums but I backed before release and have played since.
The failure in your logic is not seeing that this is a basic design problem with the design of their application. As you stated yourself this game has a history of bugs and bad implementations. Their only option is whack a mole unless they completely redesign the game. Anyone with an ounce of sense can see how badly they implemented this game and how limited this game is in its activities that it requires a blind dedication to the idea of this game in order to make it bearable.
I can actually understand why you want to defend this game, its hard for me to let go because of how great I see that it could be, but due to how bad FD is at managing and developing the game I realize that all I am doing is wasting my time in a game that has no real substance.
Last step, stop looking at the forums. I am almost there!
So, today I fired up the game, I was sitting there in the mission board for 1h
1H entire hour!!! I was watching, reloading the mission board, there are no skimmers missions, no overrated mining/sourcing missions.. What would I do??? I tried to click the launch button but it was greyed out, can't launch the ship without skimmers missions or overpriced gifts, the game doesn't let me play. I tried some outfitting, but then again, what are all those cargo racks for if you can't fill them up with rewards to complete more missions? why would I chose any weapon if there are no skimmers to kill? I'm sure if I go to a planet skimmers wont spawn, it is not funny anymore. I thought about selling all my ships but then, why?? what do I do with the money if I can restock more missiles to kill more skimmers that don't spawn? engineering?? how can I get materials now that there are no skimmers missions?
After that hour of wasted time I decided I will sue FD asking to get my time back. The game is unplayable.
1H entire hour!!! I was watching, reloading the mission board, there are no skimmers missions, no overrated mining/sourcing missions.. What would I do??? I tried to click the launch button but it was greyed out, can't launch the ship without skimmers missions or overpriced gifts, the game doesn't let me play. I tried some outfitting, but then again, what are all those cargo racks for if you can't fill them up with rewards to complete more missions? why would I chose any weapon if there are no skimmers to kill? I'm sure if I go to a planet skimmers wont spawn, it is not funny anymore. I thought about selling all my ships but then, why?? what do I do with the money if I can restock more missiles to kill more skimmers that don't spawn? engineering?? how can I get materials now that there are no skimmers missions?
After that hour of wasted time I decided I will sue FD asking to get my time back. The game is unplayable.
Exactly what they screwed up? Fundamentally? Please explain
Are you trying to suggest that releasing bugged missions and then removing them completely was part of the plan?
Look, I know that FD can do no wrong in your eyes, but you really can't be suggesting that this isn't a screw-up?
I would argue that procedural workflow and generation has benefited this game greatly. And has made it unique. However, the system isn't perfect and requires a lot of attention to simply maintain and fine tune it. Making changes quarterly and then not expecting some issues to come up, I think, is a little unreasonable.
Disabling certain content, with a patch in ready to go in a timely manner, isnt unreasonable. It stops the problem from persisting for a short time. The catch is that the fix needs to be delivered ASAP.
Disabling certain content, with a patch in ready to go in a timely manner, isnt unreasonable. It stops the problem from persisting for a short time. The catch is that the fix needs to be delivered ASAP.
Funnily enough when I started in software development in 1979, and through the decades that followed, teaching coding in the dept of defence, working for large multi-nationals, never, ever, did I expect the userbase to show me all my bugs. I relied on testing and quality control. Yes! I'm pretty sure we expect the software to be tested and fit for purpose. I'm sure I read that somewhere...
If this is the future as you claim, we're well and truelly *****ed!
Or... maybe you have no clue what you're talking about. Yep, I'm going for that option.
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I just think bgs take too much time. A week is a monstrous time . I think 3 or 4 days should be better
Oh no. Two types of missions are not working properly and have been pulled. WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE. THE SKY IS FALLING DOWN ON US. THE SUN IS GOING NOVA, AAaaaaaahhhhhhhh.
Jesus get a grip people.
Jesus get a grip people.