I think that's part of the frustration, that it's not the first time they mess up an update.
It's becoming tiresome and demoralizing.
No its not DOOM, it's just upsetting to see FDev don't care anymore
- Thread starter Nutter
- Start date
I think that's part of the frustration, that it's not the first time they mess up an update.
It's becoming tiresome and demoralizing.
Like a lot of companies, they are primarily focused on new revenue streams for their investors. They've likely done a cost analysis and it's not a good ROI for them to fix those bugs. I know that sucks to hear, and it's shady as heck, but that how business works these days, unfortunately.
that's because you need to git gud at separating melo from drama.
maybe you're taking this too seriously? software quality in this game has been a joke all along, there's nothing wrong in venting a bit, it's really the least it deserves. relax and enjoy the party!
As long as they keep their hands off my Mello Yello.
I don't think it's necessarily demonstrable that Frontier doesn't care about the game anymore.
My suspicion is that the primary cause of bad updates is a lack of resources, which explains the lack of an open beta testing phase, which explains the state of the release.
The lack of resources, at least on the smaller team assigned to the interim update schedule, would account for much of the recent bugs introduced, as well as the lack of bugs fixed.
The reason for the lack of resources would likely be a cost-benefit analysis comparing the projected income increase from the interim updates vs the major upcoming update.
Personally, given that the game is not subscription based, I can accept the level of quality control being achieved in the current model. The major issues introduced and recognised by the dev team as bugs are usually ironed out within a couple of days of the release. My advice would just be to ride it out in the interim, as complaints aren't likely to change business structure unless there was some indication of the game as advertised being unplayable in the longer term.
My suspicion is that the primary cause of bad updates is a lack of resources, which explains the lack of an open beta testing phase, which explains the state of the release.
The lack of resources, at least on the smaller team assigned to the interim update schedule, would account for much of the recent bugs introduced, as well as the lack of bugs fixed.
The reason for the lack of resources would likely be a cost-benefit analysis comparing the projected income increase from the interim updates vs the major upcoming update.
Personally, given that the game is not subscription based, I can accept the level of quality control being achieved in the current model. The major issues introduced and recognised by the dev team as bugs are usually ironed out within a couple of days of the release. My advice would just be to ride it out in the interim, as complaints aren't likely to change business structure unless there was some indication of the game as advertised being unplayable in the longer term.
The key factor here is that it was released in a unfit state. The only working as intended development was an extension to the original tutorial, which would have been difficult to break. Interestingly this was also the only area touched on in the live stream. Almost as if they knew they had to avoid other areas due to lack of quality. Don’t be distracted by ARX in general, it’s the implantation and placement of ARX that is disappointing to say the least.
Lack of resources explains a lot of shortcomings in the game, but it's still an FD issue that resulted in a lack of resources. I've worked for companies that run lean to anorexic and when things fall through the cracks, resource limitations always surface as the mitigating factor, however the powers that be rarely if ever accept that as a valid excuse. Do more with less is always the detail of the day, and that keeps more money going to the few. Someone too excited always overestimates the ability of the company to perform, and so when they don't meet those expectations because they are unrealistic, they have to pull the revenue from headcount, whether it's RIF or simply atrophy.
I agree with your assessment and history shows this to be the case, but history also shows that suggesting patience is futile as people tend to cliff jump at the slightest hint of rough water.
In all seriousness - nothing. BUT a little humor and fun might make bad things easier to digest.
Well I haven’t updated my ED install yet. I have, however, just bought and installed The Witcher III GOTY edition. I hear it’s a very good game. I’ll take my time with it.
See you all next year!
See you all next year!
Wait, people are jumping off cliffs into rough water? Can I file a bug report on your metaphor(s)?
When senior staff come in to work with tanned legs wearing shorts and striped tops, I start to worry. I want to see crisp trousers, neatly ironed, smart shirts and ties
We're not in 1985 anymore...
I can tell you from experience that going to the office wearing shorts is the best.
metaph
r schmack