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[Heffay]

Hi Bryan,

Are there other PGI employees getting into either Star Citizen or Elite Dangerous? You guys have some sort of organization set up

[Bryan Ekman]

Heffay, on 02 June 2014 - 10:06 AM, said:

Hi Bryan,

Are there other PGI employees getting into either Star Citizen or Elite Dangerous? You guys have some sort of organization set up

Just me so far that I know of for both. No orgs set up yet. ED has been fun to play, nice art style, controls are tricky, but rewarding when learned.

[Void Angel]

Bryan Ekman, on 02 June 2014 - 09:19 AM, said:

Ow. But truth to it. They have done an excellent job, and there's always something to learn. Part of the challenge is due to our CM team being in Montreal and there is a slight disconnect. We recently hired Niko to come join us, he will be in house by July 1st. We have already been able to effect change since he joined us a few months ago, and I expect a lot more once he's here.

Sooo, basically what you're saying is, you need someone with... people skills? =D

Edited by Void Angel, 02 June 2014 - 11:21 AM.

[Green Mamba]

Crytek putting an Office in Austin,TX....I guess for SC http://www.crytek.co...in-austin-texas

Just saw the Date ..Old News

Edited by Green Mamba, 02 June 2014 - 05:04 PM.

[Heffay]

Green Mamba, on 02 June 2014 - 03:41 PM, said:

Crytek putting an Office in Austin,TX....I guess for SC http://www.crytek.co...in-austin-texas

Just saw the Date ..Old News

It's a development studio, not a support center.

There are places that tend to consolidate a lot of gaming companies, and Austin, TX is one of them. Along with places like Toronto and Vancouver.

My guess is there is a direct correlation between the amount of weed in the local economy and the prevalence of gaming studios. /looks at Seattle.... Yup! CONFIRMED!

Edit:

Also, DFM delayed again as several additional blocking bugs were identified.

Edited by Heffay, 02 June 2014 - 07:16 PM.

[ShinVector]

Heffay, on 02 June 2014 - 07:08 PM, said:

Edit: Also, DFM delayed again as several additional blocking bugs were identified.

I think you missed the underlined when bringing your bad news...

Quote

We’re almost there! A weekend of hard testing revealed several blockers in the current Release Candidate. The team has worked to resolve these today, and believe we have a good build now. Our internal QA group will be testing it overnight tonight, with our next “go/no-go” meeting scheduled for early tomorrow morning. The good news is that we’re closer than ever, and our efforts over the weekend had the team resolving issues on the fly as they were found by QA.

We will update you tomorrow morning (US time) on the results of the go/no-go meeting.

Edited by ShinVector, 02 June 2014 - 09:32 PM.

[Heffay]

After the... I lost count, but 7th or so delay to the DFM (and no end in sight), the forums over there are in an uproar. It's funny; they seem like a mirror image to the MWO ones. "CIG lied, they can't program, they don't communicate, they communicate via Twitter instead of their website, it's a scam", yadda yadda yadda.

The irony is delicious. At least I have MWO to tide me over while I wait (and wait) for the DFM!!

Mr Ekman, I believe it's time to send an Open Letter to CIG to ask them if they need any help.

[Alaskan Nobody]

Heffay, on 03 June 2014 - 01:07 PM, said:

It's funny; they seem like a mirror image to the MWO ones.

That is true of just about any game forum though (every one I have been in or looked in at least)

[Heffay]

Shar Wolf, on 03 June 2014 - 01:30 PM, said:

That is true of just about any game forum though (every one I have been in or looked in at least)

This is true. Some people like to think that MWO has a special place in the gaming world as a unique case, but in reality every game has an island of inconsolable individuals who were horribly, horribly wronged by <insert company name here>.

On the other hand, it may actually be going live today! Official post on the forums saying to back up your user directory because the upgrade deletes all your screenshots. Maybe I *will* be dogfighting tonight!!

[Alaskan Nobody]

Heffay, on 03 June 2014 - 01:38 PM, said:

Maybe I *will* be dogfighting tonight!!

Here is hoping!

[ShinVector]

Heffay, on 29 May 2014 - 07:11 AM, said:

I really hope you're right!

Have to say it... "Told you so !"

Arena Commander Launched!


https://robertsspace...mander-Launched

[Epic Game Store Exclusive]

GG close pgi o7 and farewell

[Corbenik]

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade , but this is still Beta in SC so what happens when game finally goes live for the masses and begins getting nerfed or tuned to peoples whos expectations are different than your own, I think the community will turn like this ones as well .(Then again its the same cycle for every game that has ever come out online ever lol) but gl hf to those who are playing SC

[ShinVector]

Corbenik, on 03 June 2014 - 11:20 PM, said:

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade , but this is still Beta PRE-ALPHA in SC so what happens when game finally goes live for the masses and begins getting nerfed or tuned to peoples whos expectations are different than your own, I think the community will turn like this ones as well .(Then again its the same cycle for every game that has ever come out online ever lol) but gl hf to those who are playing SC

Need to correct you there. This is the first public release... People are jumping up in enjoy...
Do recall what was initial intention to release back in Dec 2013 and they are releasing now 6 months later. I think the number of game modes is going to make you.. COUGH !!

Edit: Wanted to add...
OMG... An official 29 page User Guide !! *Rubs salt in wound...
https://robertsspace...-Guide-V0-8.pdf

Edited by ShinVector, 04 June 2014 - 01:15 AM.

[Heffay]

ShinVector, on 03 June 2014 - 10:27 PM, said:

Have to say it... "Told you so !"

Arena Commander Launched!


https://robertsspace...mander-Launched

And... they forgot to include the map in the build...



Eh, they probably haven't slept in 4 days, so I'll allow it.

[ShinVector]

I will add this too.

Heffay, on 04 June 2014 - 01:16 AM, said:

And... they forgot to include the map in the build...

Eh, they probably haven't slept in 4 days, so I'll allow it.

I will be home in 2 hours... So.... You can start your comparisons now..
We can do a few..
Games modes... Hmm.. SC 5... The other hmm.. 3(2)..
Official game manual.. SC yes.. The other hmmm... None... Released you say ?

Edited by ShinVector, 04 June 2014 - 01:31 AM.

[Heffay]

That looked pretty incredible! Can't wait to try it out tonight!

[Vassago Rain]

God damn this 11 gig download.

[ShinVector]

Vassago Rain, on 04 June 2014 - 02:55 AM, said:

God damn this 11 gig download.

Guess what game you can play in the mean time... lol..

[Heffay]

ShinVector, on 04 June 2014 - 01:27 AM, said:

I will be home in 2 hours... So.... You can start your comparisons now..

MWO: Works
SC: Doesn't work.

Although I was able to hop into my Hornet and get the Arena Commander splash screen before a Connection Lost error and the CTD!