DemonGroover 8836 Posted April 9, 2013 Well, when the boss is away i think normal offices look like this: 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted April 9, 2013 I do know that Matt's been making some great progress with Kerbal if that helps. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaevictis 18 Posted April 9, 2013 (speaks without thinking)We need an update urgently!(thinks for a second)I believe that all DayZ developers are playing Arma 3 and they have no time to work on DayZ SA.(speaks with thinking first)Well we are also doing that (playing Arma3), so why should we complain...(realizes what he is doing)Damn hypocrites!!! ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YZ250 248 Posted April 9, 2013 quick question: does rocket going to everest mean that there is no communication between the dev team and the community until he returns?that is totally how its shaping up right nowYep looks like it, piss poor. Just like when he didnt meet his deadline in December , on that occasion he hid, not a peep on redit, facebook, here, or twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pxxl 259 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Yea, the timing of his trip isn't that great. It was probably one of those once in a lifetime opportunities though. Edited April 9, 2013 by PXXL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzltv 2281 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Yep looks like it, piss poor. Just like when he didnt meet his deadline in December , on that occasion he hid, not a peep on redit, facebook, here, or twitterI know, right? I'd rather be reading updates about how Rocket is at Everest and how they're still testing AI and server capacity than accept that the Dev Team are working on it. They're so selfish, etc! Edited April 9, 2013 by mzltv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoik 415 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Somehow, this thread reminds me of this: (imagine Roy's face as Rocket's and Moss's as Matt's :P ) Edited April 9, 2013 by Hoik 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted April 9, 2013 Yep looks like it, piss poor. Just like when he didnt meet his deadline in December , on that occasion he hid, not a peep on redit, facebook, here, or twitterPiss poor indeed. Unacceptable even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrLoK 16185 Posted April 9, 2013 Piss poor indeed. Unacceptable even.It looks like the mind control is wearing off on Fraggle. Igor! fetch me the combobulizer! I operate tonight!Seriously though, communication is a vital, vital part of any endeavour IMHO. But if the dev team have decided to go uber stealthy then that's fine, just let us know so we can pass that on to the wider world.I think its the lack of consistency that jars.This forum should be a key place for press releases with facebook/twitter used for tidbits/teasers.Reddit has it's place also but IMHO should not take precedence over the main site. Or if it is meant to then link/embed it to the site.As I have said many many times, a little feedback, even if not really interesting, is better than none at all.RdgsLoK 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazTroyer 227 Posted April 9, 2013 I think the problem with Dean is he thinks up something, like weekly dev blog updates, without thinking it through. Then when it becomes impossible to implement, just tries to hope we all forget it was mentioned. If he'd said monthly, things would be different and monthly updates are more than most devs would give us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sav112g 114 Posted April 9, 2013 Thing that worries me is if the development comes over unprofessional and disorganised what is the final SA release going to be? Surely communication cant be on hold, that would be farcical till when after May????? Someone must be running things in his absent and they can’t make Blog decisions?Sorry if I missed a parting statement from Dean explaining things when he is away.The one thing I can guarantee is many hours of Dean thinking about the game while he is away from the pressure of developing. It sure is going to be fun on his return to the office. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrLoK 16185 Posted April 9, 2013 Hello thereJust because a few of us complain about the perceived lack of info doesn't mean that the devs are being unprofessional.We are griping about issues that concern "us", but I bet there's thousands who don't care a jot about the blog etc.I'm positive there is a reason and/or reasoning behind the lack of info even if we don't personally agree.RgdsLoK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codestargod 102 Posted April 9, 2013 phuck this.!i'm playing warz.just kidding... or am I?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedNome 443 Posted April 9, 2013 Surely Matt could take a little time to say a few words to the community?I'm sure it would be appreciated, it's not like he's not on the forums, he was on last night.If the promised Dev Blog isn't going to materialize then at least it would be something to keep the hounds at bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philbottle 430 Posted April 9, 2013 To be honest I was of the opinion that they were working on client server stuff (like my technical jargon eh); maybe there's just not that much to report back on. And from my point of view it would also be nice to discover a few surprises come the SA release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbrunk 114 Posted April 9, 2013 even if someone just poked there head out of a hole and said "hey we are working hard on x y and z" that would be greatly appreciated 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philbottle 430 Posted April 9, 2013 even if someone just poked there head out of a hole and said "hey we are working hard on x y and z" that would be greatly appreciatedTrue enough, just trying to stay positive :) but actually trying to convince myself I don't need a devblog. It didn't work. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaelvoodoo25 3120 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) How long long does it take to climb Everest?Bloody two months? and In this time we may get any update? rocket may as well just tell us the SA is not coming out till next year at this rate.Climb now, by next week you'll be on top, then you can take piccies and come back down, I'll even ask some of my 22nd mates for a lift down if you like.2 bloody month, it's easier going shopping with the wife. :thumbsup: Edited April 9, 2013 by Michaelvoodoo25 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_plores 1 Posted April 9, 2013 the fuck... they have never said anything about deadlines, they even made it clear that the devblogs would be postponed if it interfered with development. at least till june i'll just play arma 2, football manager 2013 and fallout. thats all i need for the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe_mcentire 2074 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) now there is a point where i clearly do not understand what they try to achieve /gain from this newly introduced and rigorously executed communication "policy". they clearly cannot deny the growing discontent. i just cannot understand this inconsistency in terms of communication. it would be easy really easy still to say a few words even only now an then about some stuff, some issues that occured etc. or at least say...yeah we don't have something to show so better be prepared for the next weeks.i don't know what YOU are trying to achieve with this "policy"...nevertheless kudos to all for being patient and keeping an enjoyable and calm atmosphere in here. it is like waiting with you guys for a justin bieber concert and he is 2 1/2 hours late...again! Edited April 9, 2013 by joe_mcentire 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roykingtree 125 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) This about sums up the past 3 weeks for me...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9gC1GiSDDA[/media] Edited April 9, 2013 by roykingtree 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katana67 2907 Posted April 9, 2013 Doesn't really bother me that they're not saying anything, just bothers me that they said they would say something and didn't say anything... or something... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evoxtom 142 Posted April 9, 2013 It looks like the mind control is wearing off on Fraggle. Igor! fetch me the combobulizer! I operate tonight!Seriously though, communication is a vital, vital part of any endeavour IMHO. But if the dev team have decided to go uber stealthy then that's fine, just let us know so we can pass that on to the wider world.I think its the lack of consistency that jars.This forum should be a key place for press releases with facebook/twitter used for tidbits/teasers.Reddit has it's place also but IMHO should not take precedence over the main site. Or if it is meant to then link/embed it to the site.As I have said many many times, a little feedback, even if not really interesting, is better than none at all.RdgsLoKAbsolutely correct. The inconsistent updates is what's getting on people's nerves. You can keep telling the world," update soon!" and not follow through multiple times.You then can't bombard the community with info, and immediately go dark afterwards without a warning.If rocket can't update us, seeing Matt is shy about talking on the whole process, then someone should just tell us. Hell, tweet it."No updates for this week."Problem solved. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted April 9, 2013 Yup, I have to agree. Most people aren't concerned with the wait for the actual game it's just the sketchy communication itself. I don't think Rocket should ever have commited to a weekly devblog without the intention of following it through. I was expecting some to be late or even missed completely but they haven't even come close to doing it.TBH, I personally don't care about devblogs. I'd be happy if they didn't release a single nugget of info until release but many people get the impression that they're disorganised because of the way they've handled the blogs. Now I'm a bit torn here because part of me thinks "well who cares what others think as long as the end result comes up with the goods" and the other part just get's frustrated. As said already, they should have just aimed for a monthly one if they had to set a certain target.Anyhoo, ;luckily I've found some absolutely epic games to tide me over recently. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe_mcentire 2074 Posted April 9, 2013 thank god it is the rise of awesome indie games! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites