So Tuesday is almost over on PST...

[minijag]

I feel an update on the status of the server is due... :D

[NegaStoat]

Probably several important issues like the gammapocalypse 2014 thing were discovered in the patch on Beta, were noted as being kinda important, and were a bit more than could be solved within the estimated time frame.

I'm sure they'll get it. My guess is sometime in the mid Afternoon PST of Wednesday, or something. That Chardok PL RMT money is a serious business.

[Nicoladen]

I feel an update on the status of the server is due... :D

I can give you that!

Server is DOWN

They could just edit the homepage with:


This patch contains new required files. Download and extract the Project 1999 Files (V34) to your EQ Titanium Directory.

Mandatory Beta Testing
Both Project 1999 Servers are currently shut down for Mandatory Beta Testing. Logging into either server on any character will initiate a beta copy, overwriting that character on beta, and then disconnect you.

The live servers will be reopened some time

FIXED :D

[minijag]

That Chardok PL RMT money is a serious business.

What is this? I'm new to the project. I dont know all of the inside jokes or secrets yet...

[Swish]

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[minijag]

I can give you that!

Server is DOWN

They could just edit the homepage with:



FIXED :D

Ya. I dont care what the status is. Just an official update. That way they don't have to privately answer all every question. The community seems really tight knit, and would be helpful for the people who aren't rubbing shoulders with the staff. I'm sure they've given status updates to their friends. But regular joes like me still are in the dark.

The staffs time is important. I'm sure they could avoid a lot of toxic questions by posting an update. The alternative is much worse. 1) Avoid making a update, get petitions or posts from the community. 2) Start to feel your work is becoming thankless because of a minority of toxic posts. 3) Resent the community for not appreciating your work and effort. Which becomes a cycle, and fuels a never ending cycle.

Like I said, I'm sure they told their friends, who told their friends, which happen to be 40% of the server, and all the regulars. But I'm new and I have no update for the server status.

[beev]

I appreciate their time and hard work day in and day out to bring me back the feels but I hate being over-promised and under-delivered no matter what the situation. I'll get another BBQ sauce with my chicken nuggets? sweet. *drive away then looks in bag* WTF?!

Communication is nice, even if it is a quick line of text being like - sometime this week/next week would suffice.

[Nicoladen]

We should just remember that this is not their day job - they do this in what ever spare time they have.
Let's say some unforseen bug was introduced in the last patch which HAS to be fixed before they can open the server to the community. They probably have real jobs they have to go to. They can't just skip work, they can't work 24 hour shifts.
People (me included) have been complaining about this beta weekend - but I have started thinking (after some of the addiction has worn of :D)
Maybe they actually planned the beta / downtime in this peticular weekend because they actualy had some extra sparetime to put into their pet project? And what do they get in return for their hard work - complaints and tantrums from players, that don't have to do shit other than log in and get their fix.

Think about it - how would you feel? Motivated or dissapointed and not appreciated?

[Gulliver]

tuesdays gone with the wind . and im drunk. ovei=rit

[Mattdog32]

We should just remember that this is not their day job - they do this in what ever spare time they have.
Let's say some unforseen bug was introduced in the last patch which HAS to be fixed before they can open the server to the community. They probably have real jobs they have to go to. They can't just skip work, they can't work 24 hour shifts.
People (me included) have been complaining about this beta weekend - but I have started thinking (after some of the addiction has worn of :D)
Maybe they actually planned the beta / downtime in this peticular weekend because they actualy had some extra sparetime to put into their pet project? And what do they get in return for their hard work - complaints and tantrums from players, that don't have to do shit other than log in and get their fix.

Think about it - how would you feel? Motivated or dissapointed and not appreciated?

Pretty sure they can still give an update. It is common courtesy, takes 30 seconds, and would let people go back to whatever they would be doing rather than waiting for a server to come up for 24 hours.

Most people would be happy with a simple - Not today, ran into some issues, check back tomorrow, around noon, and we will give you new estimate.

- Please don't respond with GM ass kissing, you have a brain, use it.

[Nicoladen]

Pretty sure they can still give an update. It is common courtesy, takes 30 seconds, and would let people go back to whatever they would be doing rather than waiting for a server to come up for 24 hours.

Most people would be happy with a simple - Not today, ran into some issues, check back tomorrow, around noon, and we will give you new estimate.

- Please don't respond with GM ass kissing, you have a brain, use it.

They are obligated to absolutely nothing - and I think I already showed I know how to use my brain and see it from a different perspective than from the perspective of an addict.

And for the GM ass kissing part - couldn't care less what any GM I don't even know think about me. What I want to do is to explain to people that aren't able to think any further than their next fix (read: you) how things in the real world works.

[Wenuven]

Pretty sure they can still give an update. It is common courtesy, takes 30 seconds, and would let people go back to whatever they would be doing rather than waiting for a server to come up for 24 hours.

Most people would be happy with a simple - Not today, ran into some issues, check back tomorrow, around noon, and we will give you new estimate.

- Please don't respond with GM ass kissing, you have a brain, use it.


I love how your only other post on the forums is asking for an ETA on Velious launch, and now you are complaining about beta testing related issues.

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[Swish]

They are obligated to absolutely nothing - and I think I already showed I know how to use my brain and see it from a different perspective than from the perspective of an addict.

And for the GM ass kissing part - couldn't care less what any GM I don't even know think about me. What I want to do is to explain to people that aren't able to think any further than their next fix (read: you) how things in the real world works.

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[Dillian]

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Great cult classic

[t3kn34k]

Instead of poopsocking actual mobs, now we are going to have to poopsock the server itself.
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[buffmagnum]

What Matt said. Info would be great. I would like to know that I can get in a group and do some real testing without half of them leaving as soon as the server comes back. Could done that Tuesday. Other than not really knowing what is expected of me from test. You want some people to come in and guide us through a few things great. Unfortunately I will not scrub through a bunch of trash to try and figure out what it is that's expected of me. I would love to help. I did assume that doing what I planned when Velious comes out would be enough.

[minijag]

I love how your only other post on the forums is asking for an ETA on Velious launch, and now you are complaining about beta testing related issues.


Where was he complaining? I'm not seeing it. I think you're causing drama

[Swish]

Quite a new thing on the forums here. Comment on negative comments and get finger pointed at for trolling ;)

So, personally I think minijag is causing the drama by saying that Wenuven is causing drama.

Now someone below needs to tell me I'm causing drama by stating that minijag was the one causing the drama, and there'll be some actual drama.

TL;DR - http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqykh1cskq1ql7m05o1_400.gif

Server chat used to be quite civil, didn't it? Discuss.

[Portasaurus]

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I don't get this at all. Did she put tooth paste on her corn? Why is the top of it blue? What the fuck?