March Patch Notes (formerly february) - Page 39

MadDjinn · Feb 28, 2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_J

goddamn, i just want to put the stuff on the main page and want to fall into my bed, it's 1 o'clock in the night here

.

He's been checking the forums off and on for a few hours.

I think it finally got to the point where he had to post *something*, even if it was just "still here"...

funny part was it is posted right after someone called him chicken for not posting!

balthazaar · Feb 28, 2011, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by 2K Greg
"Hey guys, I am still here. I'm trying to get you some info on the patch release. People are really busy today so things are moving a tad slowly."

And all this time i was thinking busy people work faster.

The Mad Russian · Feb 28, 2011, 05:04 PM

LOL!!!

lolocoster · Feb 28, 2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K Greg
Hey guys, I am still here. I'm trying to get you some info on the patch release. People are really busy today so things are moving a tad slowly.

I'm laughing over here just picturing a chaotic room with 30 people looking frantically at their computers for hours trying to find the misplaced semicolon or misspelled word that's making the entire patch not work

The Mad Russian · Feb 28, 2011, 05:06 PM

LOL!!!!!

imagine that one piece of code, that one syllable making the difference in the patch not being released?

noncognosco · Feb 28, 2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolocoster

I'm laughing over here just picturing a chaotic room with 30 people looking frantically at their computers for hours trying to find the misplaced semicolon or misspelled word that's making the entire patch not work

They are probably all bumping into each other like the Three Stooges.

Fluxx · Feb 28, 2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Mad Russian

LOL!!!!!

imagine that one piece of code, that one syllable making the difference in the patch not being released?

Guys I told you 'while' is not spelled with an Y!!!!!!!
Darned outsourcing was the worst idea I had this month.

The Mad Russian · Feb 28, 2011, 05:14 PM

@ Fluxx - I needed a good laugh!

Martin Alvito · Feb 28, 2011, 05:21 PM

No patch today.

http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread...y-Patch-Update

Boo.

The_J · Feb 28, 2011, 05:22 PM

...okay...march patch notes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K Greg

February Patch Update

Hey guys,

So, I just wanted to give you an update about the status of the February patch. It won't be releasing today, which means it'll be released on the very last day of Febru-- Wait, it's not a leap year? Crap!

In all seriousness: You guys all know how reluctant I am to give any sort of ETA until it's set in stone. Well, when we released the patch notes two weeks ago I really wanted to give you guys some sort of rough timeframe, and all signs pointed to a February release, so that's what I said. As recently as last Friday morning, we were all expecting to release the patch today (Feb 28.) Unfortunately, we identified an issue with the patch on Friday afternoon, and despite our best efforts, we weren't able to get the fix in and test it all in time for a release today.

As of right this second, we're doing everything in our power to have it out tomorrow, but we haven't received the final sign-off yet. With luck, I’ll have another update later this afternoon that will confirm if we’re good to release the patch tomorrow.

KevinMiles90000 · Feb 28, 2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AfterShafter

Oohh, time machine. Can you tell us the date on which you forever stop posting your ever so appreciated pearls of wisdom for us?

I have uploaded the contents of my brain to several cyborgs. They will continue posting in my honor in the case of my demise.

These patches would probably be out sooner if they didn't fire 95% of their staff after release. Just a thought.

MadDjinn · Feb 28, 2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K Greg

Hey guys,

So, I just wanted to give you an update about the status of the February patch. It won't be releasing today, which means it'll be released on the very last day of Febru-- Wait, it's not a leap year? Crap!

In all seriousness: You guys all know how reluctant I am to give any sort of ETA until it's set in stone. Well, when we released the patch notes two weeks ago I really wanted to give you guys some sort of rough timeframe, and all signs pointed to a February release, so that's what I said. As recently as last Friday morning, we were all expecting to release the patch today (Feb 28.) Unfortunately, we identified an issue with the patch on Friday afternoon, and despite our best efforts, we weren't able to get the fix in and test it all in time for a release today.

As of right this second, we're doing everything in our power to have it out tomorrow, but we haven't received the final sign-off yet. With luck, I’ll have another update later this afternoon that will confirm if we’re good to release the patch tomorrow.

guess my random conspiracy theory was closer to the truth than they may have liked

Random Conspiracy Theory (to keep the trolls busy)

SO here's what happened:

Firaxis dev. start working on a patch. Get franken group to check it out, test it etc.
Greg gets told that it's ok to post a patch thread and that the patch will be ready by the end of February.

Greg goes forth and makes the thread. Puts in some nice info, but no ETA and also states that it's a 'non-final' list

2K/maybe Firaxis management say "let's keep this DLC/Patch combo going"
Dev: ok, but who/where are the people to work on it? And which civ?
Said Management: Looking at you! Go see what the fans wanted, then pick a random one.
Dev: But we won't get the patch done in time. The customers are expecting it by the end of Feb.
SM: So? Don't care, we need more money coming in and the patches don't pay for themselves!

.. Nearing end of February..

Greg: Er, I can't change the title of the thread and I've personally stated it's February.
SM: So? DLC is coming. Don't care about the date of the patch.
Random person: Isn't that bad? the fans might get upset.
SM: So? 'leak' some info about the DLC. That'll keep them busy and talking and they'll forget about the patch.
RP: errr? They aren't forgetting the patch.
SM: Menh, release the DLC on Friday! And Greg can't post on the forums today to ensure we are 'secret' about it.

Greg: I've already said that we don't release patches on Fridays..
SM: So?

/end Random Conspiracy Theory

nokmirt · Feb 28, 2011, 05:26 PM

I don't know what to say. How about this!!!

The 3rd is a Thursday why did they list it as a Friday? Why are they talking about releasing the DLC on Friday when it is supposed to be set for release this Thursday. They are turning this slight conspiracy into a scandal!

Pouakai · Feb 28, 2011, 05:27 PM

It would appear BB Codes don't work in titles

lietkynes · Feb 28, 2011, 05:27 PM

Well if they found a serious issue on the day the patch was supposed to be released, I think the patch has not been tested enough. I hope they take at least 1 more week
to test everything before they release it.

Civ5 does not need rushed patches.

Louis XXIV · Feb 28, 2011, 05:30 PM

Yeah, I'd rather have a working patch than a quick patch, considering that they're automatically installed.

The_J · Feb 28, 2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pouakai

It would appear BB Codes don't work in titles

Fixed (after i broke it

).
Whatever, good night folks. I hope if they release it tomorrow, it will be earlier than midnight for me

.

Pouakai · Feb 28, 2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lietkynes

Civ5 does not need rushed patches.

Yet people complain the game isn't being fixed fast enough.

Marsoups · Feb 28, 2011, 05:33 PM

Maybe in trying to rid us of cascading denunciations they accidentally ended up with cascading friendships, and that eventually led to a civ orgy?

The Mad Russian · Feb 28, 2011, 05:35 PM

Now let's see if I can peel myself off of this couch I've been on for 14 hours waiting for this.

Feb 28, 2011, 05:26 PM	#773
nokmirt Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,227	I don't know what to say. How about this!!! The 3rd is a Thursday why did they list it as a Friday? Why are they talking about releasing the DLC on Friday when it is supposed to be set for release this Thursday. They are turning this slight conspiracy into a scandal! Last edited by nokmirt; Feb 28, 2011 at 05:30 PM.

Feb 28, 2011, 05:27 PM	#774
Pouakai Tangaroa Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,649 Images: 24	It would appear BB Codes don't work in titles __________________ "I saw our people spreading throughout the land and across the oceans, expanding our kingdom, discovering new people and great riches in faraway lands" - More Civilizations. Most Recent: Tibet "We built wonderous monuments honouring the gods, which reached up to touch the very fabric of the heavens." - More Wonders. Most Recent: Topkapi Palace \| More Wonders \| Zambezi \| Terra Novus \| More Civilizations

Feb 28, 2011, 05:27 PM	#775
lietkynes Hello sword ! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rome Posts: 846	Well if they found a serious issue on the day the patch was supposed to be released, I think the patch has not been tested enough. I hope they take at least 1 more week to test everything before they release it. Civ5 does not need rushed patches. __________________ - Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died -

Feb 28, 2011, 05:30 PM	#776
Louis XXIV Le Roi Soleil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 11,709	Yeah, I'd rather have a working patch than a quick patch, considering that they're automatically installed. __________________ Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy -Ben Franklin

Feb 28, 2011, 05:04 PM	#762
balthazaar Chieftain Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Originally Posted by 2K Greg "Hey guys, I am still here. I'm trying to get you some info on the patch release. People are really busy today so things are moving a tad slowly." And all this time i was thinking busy people work faster.

Feb 28, 2011, 05:04 PM	#763
The Mad Russian Armchair Dictator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: I don't live. I roam mindlessly Posts: 195	LOL!!!

Feb 28, 2011, 05:06 PM	#765
The Mad Russian Armchair Dictator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: I don't live. I roam mindlessly Posts: 195	LOL!!!!! imagine that one piece of code, that one syllable making the difference in the patch not being released?

Feb 28, 2011, 05:14 PM	#768
The Mad Russian Armchair Dictator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: I don't live. I roam mindlessly Posts: 195	@ Fluxx - I needed a good laugh!

Feb 28, 2011, 05:21 PM	#769
Martin Alvito Real men play SMAC Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,629	No patch today. http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread...y-Patch-Update Boo.

Feb 28, 2011, 05:33 PM	#779
Marsoups Chieftain Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 48	Maybe in trying to rid us of cascading denunciations they accidentally ended up with cascading friendships, and that eventually led to a civ orgy?

Feb 28, 2011, 05:35 PM	#780
The Mad Russian Armchair Dictator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: I don't live. I roam mindlessly Posts: 195	Now let's see if I can peel myself off of this couch I've been on for 14 hours waiting for this.

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