Scout Archive

Guys,

Here's Q's latest post. I'm hoping that you are all checking the Dev tracker, but in my quest to be as amazingly **edit** as possible, here it is:

"First off, the big Update is scheduled to happen tomorrow. Last night we had some unforseen problems (including a power outage all the buildings around our Austin offices). We still could use more people logging on to Test Center to help load test the changes today. We have been reading your suggestions on how to make TC more attractive (such as allowing you to transfer your characters). We are interested in doing something like that but whatever we decide won't be quick change.

We haven't been ignoring the resource shift issues on the forums either. We have been tracking them but it is a slow process because they shift in increments of days. Last night, Lowca was due for some resources to change over. We watched it carefully and started to see first hand where the problems are. I don't have all the details on it, but I wanted to let you know we're making progress in determining what is and isn't happening correctly.

Next, today is the day for Correspondents. We've gotten answers from the designers on every issue for every profession. I'll be posting them on the individual profession forums later today. Many of the answers are "we're looking in that, no ETA yet" or "a fix has been made" or "no, that is working as intended but we'll continue to track it because you feel it is important". A big thanks goes to the Correspondents who gathered the issues and had patience with us during this first month.

I'm about to run into some very long meetings but I will be back later with the Correspondent answers"

This should answer most of the stuff from THE FIRST EMAIL with the top 5 issues that we discussed when I originally signed on as Scoutfather in July. This won't have some of the newer issues we've been discussing recently, so please keep your expectations to answer to the top five issues, which I will remind you were:

1.) Maskscent
2.) Camping XP
3.) Forage/Fishing giving XP
4.) Harvesting in Groups
5.) Incentives for exploring the universe (XP/money)

Don't get mad if our newer issues aren't addressed fully yet - these things take time.

B

Guys,

It looks like we've gotten pushed back a bit - the post for us should hit by the end of the day tomorrow, according to Q. I am a very patient man, so I can handle this, but I can fully understand if some of you can't.

I can fully understand that some of you may be losing your faith in me because I've been providing information that has been changing often.

I can fully understand that some of you may be a bit upset when you see that the responses to our issues will most likely be one or two lines of text, and not a full, more in-depth answer to the questions and issues that we've brought up.

I can fully understand that some of you may be a bit impatient with the fact that no ETA or timeline of these changes will be posted along with the information provided in the thread.

All that I ask is that we move forward together in the most optimistic way possible, providing constructive and quality feedback to the Dev post tomorrow - trusting in both me to communicate your questions and concerns to the Devs and trusting in them to response to us in as expeditiously and informatively as they can.

While all of our concerns may not be answered fully, we can take heart that we should have the full upgrade tomorrow - just figuring out the dynamics of the changes that are being implemented should give us plenty to do while our other issues are addressed more fully as the Devs time and priorities allow.

Thanks for your continuted support Scouts! Let's work to keep this the most positive, tight-knit and respectful community on these boards.

B

I lived through two years of monthly patches in AC most followed closely with hotfixes and some rollbacks. This is small potatos. Anyone who can't wait needs to get out more.

Thanks for the info

I'm with you, Delta. You have my support and backing 100%

We've waited this long, a little longer isn't going to hurt. Well, except for when you use /maskscent and get attacked I dont' suppose you could give us a guess as to how long this will take? Maybe you've already posted it, but it's late and I'm tired

SharkBoy007

Shark,

I don't know an ETA yet. I'm hoping that I'll get that information soon.

B

I'll admit I was disheartened when I didn't see our section on the Dev Tracker, or a Ranger, or A CH.All things I am thinking about exploring.

But, my final judgement comes after this big patch. Once this is out of the way I expect more from all the Devs.

And Delta don't worry, this Master Scout has your six.

Wow Delta, you are an understanding person.

That's to bad about our top 5 update. I read through the ones for my secondary professions yesterday, and was looking forward to the one liners of Scout's issues. Anyway, the devs have been working hard on all of this, and I just have to keep reminding myselft that there are what, about 30 total professions. Most if not all of which have problems. Especially the hybrid ones, which accounts for all but 6 of them.

Hopefully I get to play tonight, to try out the new data. Although I have noticed since I got master Scout, I MS isn't constantly broken by yellow or reds. I can actually run around with it on and not have to worry. Just like the good old days.

So, its later today. Any word? Or all they all running around screaming because of the failure of the "Big Patch"?

Still with you 100%, Brisc. Keep up the good work, my friend.

CHs and BHs are running around like chickens with their heads cut off right now. I think we're going to have to take a number.

About maskscent... I think they must have stealth fixed this last week. I've been able to get mad xp with maskscent as of late. Anyone else agree?

Also... A positive personal note. I finished the Scout tree yesterday and am now only waiting on 280 apprentice points to become Master Scout. I'll be sure and bring my toothbrush to scrub the floors of your house, Brisc.

Hehe, considering how they fubared the 'big patch' I would be suprised to see anything from them today. Nothing like ignoring bugs from 50 people on test server only to have 5000 post the same thing in a very public, very loud manner

Bomber,

Congrats. And make sure you get the grout - it's getting mildewy.

B

So, its later today. Any word? Or all they all running around screaming because of the failure of the "Big Patch"?

Borak,

They not notified me of anything directly, but I'll be dead honest - from the looks of things, I'll be extremely surprised if they get to us today.

The CHs are going nuts (yay!), there are some minor glitches, and the monthly story just went live.

I've emailed both the Scout dev and Q with the issues we found.

B