Too Funny...everytime there is a downtime announcement it is always followed by a swarm of rude, nerd rage, over entilted, self important gibberish posts from neck-bearded, besement dwelling 30 something virgins who in the real world would be to afraid to ever speak to someone the way they speak to the Dev's at Cryptic when they are behind a keyboard. I just hope they know when thay make rude, threating, and insulting posts all it does is make themselves look like an idiot.
As to your statement above I see you have no concept of what a server which is where this program is kept with a basic interface software to your computer with one bad line of code put in during a update could do to your computer! Just a FYI when the release came out a week ago about 50 pct of the people that play this game had to reload the game to reload ther operating system,because of lines of code rewriting the O.S. system files.So If people are complaining its because those of us that maintain servers and also play this game are tired of testing the program before putting it on to the system.Perfect world is suppose to do beta testing before a release which it has not been the case since the release of the game in 2010 when Cryptic own the game.and you should refrain from the insults of who is playing the game you will be surprise to who plays this game and I am not afraid to speak my mind to Perfect World who purchase the game about a year ago from Cryptic. :cool:
I haven't posted much because I generally read more. I just figured I'd use the downtime to enjoy this thread before it gets closed when the server comes back up.
This is in answer to the poster calling 'Cryptic White Knights' one post wonders.
Now a LTS and loving it.
Just because you spend money on this game, it does not entitle you to be a jerk if things don't go your way.
I have come to the conclusion that I have a memory like Etch-A-Sketch. I shake my head and forget everything.
My bridge officer stations go blank half the time I zone!
My ability trays get jumbled upon zone!
I cannot delete E-Mail
I cannot queue for anything in the PvE system! I've been wanting to earn Fleet Marks for days, I can't!!
1) There was an issue with that before, it ended up (at least for me) having something to do with Boff Slots on my Shuttle. 2) I believe all Ability Trays get jumbled. It isn't just you. 3) Again, this isn't specific to you. Nobody can delete all mail at the moment (though it's allowing me to delete some mail; it's strange). They'll probably have that 'fixed' for Thursdays Patch. 4) Can't say I've tried queuing for anything lately...
I now agree with a friend of mine, who says that everything we see 'server stability' in the patch notes, it just means the hard drives are being defragged! hehe!
I doubt it's that, but there is something seriously wrong with their servers if they're giving us this much downtime.
Star Trek is an American Franchise So the Europeans can sod off. Personally I feel bad for the techies that have to come in so early on an american holiday to do maintenance for all the yahoos who are complaining, all to give you a quality game that you don't even have to pay for. I.E. Free to Play. What a bunch of ungrateful dolts.
Except it's the people who are paying who are suffering too.
Yayy! A new patch! I love new patches. (Not sarcasticly meant)
It is good to see you, at cryptic, being on top of Things.
It doesn't always go smoothly, but at least you try.
Really, really expected the servers to be up, considering it's a holiday in the US. Guess that's what I get for putting any amount of faith in Cryptic.
After the insanely bad taste left in my mouth after Cryptic sold City of Heroes, and all the issues STO has had, from launch to daily emergency maintenance after LOR (maybe things were better between launch and LOR, but I wasn't playing), I've come to the conclusion I've given Cryptic more than enough chances to make things right. I'll be adding Cryptic to my "do not support" list. Cryptic will be joining the ranks of NCSoft and Papa Johns as companies I refuse to give another penny to, for one reason or another.
something else to bare in mind cryptic are a very small developer nothing like the companies of blizzard trion soe etc pure man power counts for a lot.... so you have to expect poorer QA slower fixes more bugs its a simple manpower issue hell pay them more they can afford more techies and general staff and improve services ...the bioware lucas ea are a massive company so comparing them is frankly daft.. the budget and staffing is likely 3x cryptic an the game fell on its TRIBBLE to f1p so not saying much for swtor
And as you can see from my join date that I'm as new to the forums as I am to the game.
Which I'm enjoying immensely. But then, I'm not all that hard to please. As long as the game is working on my end I'm happy. And I have had few bugs hit me when I'm playing, that's all I'm saying. The biggest one is getting booted five seconds after going to Starbase 24
Now a LTS and loving it.
Just because you spend money on this game, it does not entitle you to be a jerk if things don't go your way.
I have come to the conclusion that I have a memory like Etch-A-Sketch. I shake my head and forget everything.
i have to say am loving the LOR expansion so much my only hope is that cryptic can resolve the issues that i have been having since Saturday which is either not being able to get into the game or having graphics issues and I know that it is just on STO these problems are happening as am playing champions online as well and not having any problems with it
Star Trek is an American Franchise So the Europeans can sod off. Personally I feel bad for the techies that have to come in so early on an american holiday to do maintenance for all the yahoos who are complaining, all to give you a quality game that you don't even have to pay for. I.E. Free to Play. What a bunch of ungrateful dolts.
American made. Yes.
But let's be honest Star Trek always had international love. Members of the crew from almost every continent and people, it's no wonder it's a world wide franchise.
But I hadn't even thought about that but that's right. If it's maintenance today that means these guys are coming in on a National Holiday. Pretty Crappy.
Then again it's also crappy that every minimum wage employee in the country (Wal-Mart. McDonald's etc.) is also working today.
So thanks guys. I don't know why it was necessary, but thanks for putting in the work.
I probably needed a break anyway, i've never leveled a characater this fast lol. I love the new season, it's epic!
Agreed. Very engaging.
"Rise like Lions after slumber, In unvanquishable number, Shake your chains to earth like dew, Which in sleep had fallen on you-Ye are many they are few"
my personal take on the whole situation is pwe - cryptics reasourses are pulled too thin money and staffing due to running neverwinter and sto neverwinter should have been made by another company thus saving cash and staff as for the network it clearly is not upto scratch with the open beta running atm but given time neverwinter will quieten down its a 1 month game at best lvling is a 3-4 day experiance farming top gear about the same.... then boredom and the older players leave thus freeing up network and server resources and staff again....
But let's be honest Star Trek always had international love. Members of the crew from almost every continent and people, it's no wonder it's a world wide franchise.
After you do this, will it finally stop "server not responding" and "Cannot connect to server"?
It had better. I am sick of this!
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
"Star Trek: Rubicon" Season 1, Season 2 A new era, a new time, a new crew, a new ship, a new mission...
"I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because it will never come again."- Jean-Luc Picard
It's funny seeing the people complain so much about such a great game, yeah there's downtime, it's to be expected with an MMO especially one with a brand new expansion, bugs that cannot be foreseen on tribble due to the difference in the amount of players for one. If you don't want to play a game that has any downtime whatsoever I suggest you go buy a single player game that doesn't require you go online.
Yes the downtime may be right in the middle of the EU prime time but I've been up late enough to see it go down during US prime time just as much, they're working on fixing problems so it'll be down less, if you don't have the patience go play something else, then maybe come back in a few months and see if it's fixed/down less.
To the people that keep saying that they've paid for this game and as such should be reimbursed for lack of service, the terms and conditions you agreed to before playing state about downtime and Cryptic not having to reimburse you, if you didn't read it, that's your problem.
And for those saying "This happens all the time, I've been playing this for x years and am sick of it" if you're so sick of it why haven't you gone to a different game yet? Clearly if this game is as terrible as you make it out to be you'll never be satisfied enough to think you've got your moneys worth out of it so go play another game.
But as someone said last maintenance if you haters weren't on these forums it'd be a bit more boring for those of us, like me, who think it's a fantastic game that gets better and better, while it's down.
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." - Carl Sagan
Around 7 am you guys get into work, and upload a new patch.
Giving you the rest of the day to find and fix any bugs ready for the next day.
Now I might ask, 'If the patch is ready at the end of business day why not upload it then, so it then affects US prime time, instead of Europe?'
'Oh,' I hear you answer, 'it's because if we do that, we won't know about any bugs for around 16 hours and we get back into work, and could possibly be broken and unplayable.'
Damn you for being sensible and trying to offer the best play experience as you can.
And besides even if I'm wrong, which I'm sure I could be, whatever time the game gets taken down is going to upset someone, at least this way, there's a predictability to it.
/me wait's for brown nose comment, and counters with troll comment.
SCM - Infected(S) - DMG Out: 11,776,567 DPS: 114,224.70 (28.7% of Team) - Pinky@ukcaptain420 I reserve the right to have a completely different standpoint depending on my mood.
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As to your statement above I see you have no concept of what a server which is where this program is kept with a basic interface software to your computer with one bad line of code put in during a update could do to your computer! Just a FYI when the release came out a week ago about 50 pct of the people that play this game had to reload the game to reload ther operating system,because of lines of code rewriting the O.S. system files.So If people are complaining its because those of us that maintain servers and also play this game are tired of testing the program before putting it on to the system.Perfect world is suppose to do beta testing before a release which it has not been the case since the release of the game in 2010 when Cryptic own the game.and you should refrain from the insults of who is playing the game you will be surprise to who plays this game and I am not afraid to speak my mind to Perfect World who purchase the game about a year ago from Cryptic. :cool:
This is in answer to the poster calling 'Cryptic White Knights' one post wonders.
I doubt it's that, but there is something seriously wrong with their servers if they're giving us this much downtime.
Except it's the people who are paying who are suffering too.
Oh, so now I know who's been sending the clouds down south. Damn You! :P
It is good to see you, at cryptic, being on top of Things.
It doesn't always go smoothly, but at least you try.
Really, really expected the servers to be up, considering it's a holiday in the US. Guess that's what I get for putting any amount of faith in Cryptic.
After the insanely bad taste left in my mouth after Cryptic sold City of Heroes, and all the issues STO has had, from launch to daily emergency maintenance after LOR (maybe things were better between launch and LOR, but I wasn't playing), I've come to the conclusion I've given Cryptic more than enough chances to make things right. I'll be adding Cryptic to my "do not support" list. Cryptic will be joining the ranks of NCSoft and Papa Johns as companies I refuse to give another penny to, for one reason or another.
Congrats, I guess.
Which I'm enjoying immensely. But then, I'm not all that hard to please. As long as the game is working on my end I'm happy. And I have had few bugs hit me when I'm playing, that's all I'm saying. The biggest one is getting booted five seconds after going to Starbase 24
But let's be honest Star Trek always had international love. Members of the crew from almost every continent and people, it's no wonder it's a world wide franchise.
But I hadn't even thought about that but that's right. If it's maintenance today that means these guys are coming in on a National Holiday. Pretty Crappy.
Then again it's also crappy that every minimum wage employee in the country (Wal-Mart. McDonald's etc.) is also working today.
So thanks guys. I don't know why it was necessary, but thanks for putting in the work.
Hey sunny weather in Suffolk, VA too.
Agreed. Very engaging.
Patrick Stewart is British.
Just Sayin'
It had better. I am sick of this!
"Star Trek: Rubicon" Season 1, Season 2 A new era, a new time, a new crew, a new ship, a new mission...
"I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because it will never come again."- Jean-Luc Picard
Yes the downtime may be right in the middle of the EU prime time but I've been up late enough to see it go down during US prime time just as much, they're working on fixing problems so it'll be down less, if you don't have the patience go play something else, then maybe come back in a few months and see if it's fixed/down less.
To the people that keep saying that they've paid for this game and as such should be reimbursed for lack of service, the terms and conditions you agreed to before playing state about downtime and Cryptic not having to reimburse you, if you didn't read it, that's your problem.
And for those saying "This happens all the time, I've been playing this for x years and am sick of it" if you're so sick of it why haven't you gone to a different game yet? Clearly if this game is as terrible as you make it out to be you'll never be satisfied enough to think you've got your moneys worth out of it so go play another game.
But as someone said last maintenance if you haters weren't on these forums it'd be a bit more boring for those of us, like me, who think it's a fantastic game that gets better and better, while it's down.
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." - Carl Sagan
Wow post #5 on the thread...I think this is a new record!
Around 7 am you guys get into work, and upload a new patch.
Giving you the rest of the day to find and fix any bugs ready for the next day.
Now I might ask, 'If the patch is ready at the end of business day why not upload it then, so it then affects US prime time, instead of Europe?'
'Oh,' I hear you answer, 'it's because if we do that, we won't know about any bugs for around 16 hours and we get back into work, and could possibly be broken and unplayable.'
Damn you for being sensible and trying to offer the best play experience as you can.
And besides even if I'm wrong, which I'm sure I could be, whatever time the game gets taken down is going to upset someone, at least this way, there's a predictability to it.
/me wait's for brown nose comment, and counters with troll comment.
I reserve the right to have a completely different standpoint depending on my mood.
LoR was released on Tuesday. We've had (at least) 5 'patches' or 'server maintenance sessions' since then.
Cheers,
Brandon =/\=