strange i dont remember mainenance "usually" extending, not in these proporsions, not until DR came upon us.
Started after LOR did yah?
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I was thinking the same thing....a more apt analogy would be awaiting the cable guy to show up on time....
Or the clowns you've hired to leave. :P
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So they messed up another maintenance? Ah well. That will be the second time this week I decide its better not to log in.
/goes on to play something else
May 2013, automatic permanent ban for mentioning gold-seller sites pwebranflakes: this system is currently in place and working the way it should. moradum: I got banned for saying "I started my day with cutting off 3 MM off of the bottom of my cabinet"
A: A couple dozen nerds want to troll a couple thousand nerds.
Q: Why is this thread still open?
A: Trolling is only fun when you can see the trolled respond.
</Resume nerdrage>
Petition to add fly from bridge feature. Please share!! Me: Did you read past the title? Posts about flying from the bridge are not allowed. They are prohibited. Game Master Urizor: Yes, and while I understand your suggestions, however, the forums is the best place to discuss suggestions. I apologize for the confusion.
They never seem to be able to manage their maintenance windows correctly. But, they sure always have the Zen shop accessible to take your money. Funny how that ALWAYS works. Get your **** together guys.
I was thinking the same thing....a more apt analogy would be awaiting the cable guy to show up on time....
I'm not sure it makes a big difference as the same principle applies. If your cable technician needed to come to your home several times in the last month and was repeatedly late, I'm sure you wouldn't find that acceptable. Then, he arrives two and a half hours late and only tells you it was because the warp core in his vehicle was giving him trouble, that would seem reasonable? Not in my world.
When my cable provider is late, they give you a discount on services. If it happens repeatedly, they give a larger discount. They certainly apologize.
Check out the book "Consumer Terrorism" some time. It makes good points about the fact that many companies bank on consumer apathy and make very little attempt to provide good service. If everyone demanded better service and stood up for themselves, it would be more cost effective for companies to provide good service in the first place.
I also like how they are so flippant about it. Like, it's no big deal. Again, funny how the Cstore that takes your money is ALWAYS up, NEVER down... the game? Not so much.
Let me start out with saying "Thank You" to the Devs.Yall have made a game that brought me so much enjoyment that I went monthly pay! that says a LOT coming from me.second thank yall for letting me/us know that the reg maint has been extended,that keeps me from wondering "is everything ok".You Devs really do have a job,with all the crashes,maint,etc that goes on I really have a respect for yall. Looking forward to all the new stuff coming for the anniversary update just saying thanks for the game
They never seem to be able to manage their maintenance windows correctly. But, they sure always have the Zen shop accessible to take your money. Funny how that ALWAYS works. Get your **** together guys.
Furthermore, have you noticed that bugs that benefit players get fixed quickly but those that are in the players' disadvantage (like the City of Bugs at Defera) never get fixed?
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I also like how they are so flippant about it. Like, it's no big deal. Again, funny how the Cstore that takes your money is ALWAYS up, NEVER down... the game? Not so much.
folks the maintenance is an evil we all don't like but we need. this is to insure when the server goes south they can restore the game to the point it died. so like it or not we are at their mercy.
Let me start out with saying "Thank You" to the Devs.Yall have made a game that brought me so much enjoyment that I went monthly pay! that says a LOT coming from me.second thank yall for letting me/us know that the reg maint has been extended,that keeps me from wondering "is everything ok".You Devs really do have a job,with all the crashes,maint,etc that goes on I really have a respect for yall. Looking forward to all the new stuff coming for the anniversary update just saying thanks for the game
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Petition to add fly from bridge feature. Please share!! Me: Did you read past the title? Posts about flying from the bridge are not allowed. They are prohibited. Game Master Urizor: Yes, and while I understand your suggestions, however, the forums is the best place to discuss suggestions. I apologize for the confusion.
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No one is saying they aren't needed. However, they are needed to be correct and well planned with an appropriate window for it in advance. No extensions, no failures. When I managed cyber centers, an extension meant an instant reversion and the entire maintenance had to be rescheduled, approved, etc. You either complete in the alloted window and deliver services on time or you back out the changes and replace WHILE DELIVERING SERVICES. Simply formula.
No one is saying they aren't needed. However, they are needed to be correct and well planned with an appropriate window for it in advance. No extensions, no failures. When I managed cyber centers, an extension meant an instant reversion and the entire maintenance had to be rescheduled, approved, etc. You either complete in the alloted window and deliver services on time or you back out the changes and replace WHILE DELIVERING SERVICES. Simply formula.
Personally I'd prefer that they took extra time over these maintenance downtimes. There's a lot that needs to be done and rushing it is counter-productive, a false economy.
That's why this week's patch notes contain fixes for issues from the beginning of the winter event.
Furthermore, have you noticed that bugs that benefit players get fixed quickly but those that are in the players' disadvantage (like the City of Bugs at Defera) never get fixed?
Hello!! And they think we don't notice such things.
You would think that being so money hungry would make them realize that the unfixed bugs and ridiculous grinding and upgrade costs are driving the money away from the game!!
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Started after LOR did yah?
Notable missions: Apex [AEI], Gemini [SSF], Trident [AEI], Evolution's Smile [SSF], Transcendence
Looking for something new to play? I've started building Foundry missions again in visual novel form!
I was thinking the same thing....a more apt analogy would be awaiting the cable guy to show up on time....
Me: "Sorry. I couldn't resist."
Friend: "What do you mean you couldn't resist? You didn't even try."
Or the clowns you've hired to leave. :P
Notable missions: Apex [AEI], Gemini [SSF], Trident [AEI], Evolution's Smile [SSF], Transcendence
Looking for something new to play? I've started building Foundry missions again in visual novel form!
/goes on to play something else
pwebranflakes: this system is currently in place and working the way it should.
moradum: I got banned for saying "I started my day with cutting off 3 MM off of the bottom of my cabinet"
LMAO...I remember extended down times following season 4
A: A couple dozen nerds want to troll a couple thousand nerds.
Q: Why is this thread still open?
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</Resume nerdrage>
Me: Did you read past the title? Posts about flying from the bridge are not allowed. They are prohibited.
Game Master Urizor: Yes, and while I understand your suggestions, however, the forums is the best place to discuss suggestions. I apologize for the confusion.
I'm not sure it makes a big difference as the same principle applies. If your cable technician needed to come to your home several times in the last month and was repeatedly late, I'm sure you wouldn't find that acceptable. Then, he arrives two and a half hours late and only tells you it was because the warp core in his vehicle was giving him trouble, that would seem reasonable? Not in my world.
When my cable provider is late, they give you a discount on services. If it happens repeatedly, they give a larger discount. They certainly apologize.
Check out the book "Consumer Terrorism" some time. It makes good points about the fact that many companies bank on consumer apathy and make very little attempt to provide good service. If everyone demanded better service and stood up for themselves, it would be more cost effective for companies to provide good service in the first place.
Now that there is funnier than a one legged pigme in a butt kicking contest!
Furthermore, have you noticed that bugs that benefit players get fixed quickly but those that are in the players' disadvantage (like the City of Bugs at Defera) never get fixed?
For the glory of Tempus!
I am the hands of Shar!
Flames of Kossuth, protect me!
Oghma, grant me knowledge!
Lolth commands, and I obey!
It's in the profit margin....he he!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the last living STO fanboy.
Me: Did you read past the title? Posts about flying from the bridge are not allowed. They are prohibited.
Game Master Urizor: Yes, and while I understand your suggestions, however, the forums is the best place to discuss suggestions. I apologize for the confusion.
12:30 PST now folks. Now they include "drydock" in it as well.
I'm going to be so much more productive today!
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unbelievable !!
Personally I'd prefer that they took extra time over these maintenance downtimes. There's a lot that needs to be done and rushing it is counter-productive, a false economy.
That's why this week's patch notes contain fixes for issues from the beginning of the winter event.
Free Tibet!
You would think that being so money hungry would make them realize that the unfixed bugs and ridiculous grinding and upgrade costs are driving the money away from the game!!