December Round-up: ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ GIVE SA

[Wayze 549]

Oh look! Yeah that was said. Get over it.

He just posted a quote, don't act like a fanboy.

[victusmortuus 1074]

He just posted a quote, don't act like a fanboy.

 

I just figured it was interesting really.

[MarmaladeChainsaw 42]

I just figured it was interesting really.

It is interesting, that quote popped into my head as soon as I saw Hicks' post on reddit.

[SJKSJK 225]

He just posted a quote, don't act like a fanboy.

I'm not acting, bro.

Rockets current handling of this same quote being thrown in his face on reddit is fascinating.

I feel he shouldn't have to watch his words on account of your feelings, and yet he does.

[Katana67 2907]

Yeah, I don't like the idea of special treatment or hero-worship of streamers/Youtubers. No thank you.

 

We all contribute.

Edited December 6, 2013 by Katana67

[victusmortuus 1074]

I should point out I'd never seen that quote before I posted it.

[RedNome 443]

Yeah, I don't like the idea of special treatment or hero-worship of streamers/Youtubers. No thank you.

 

Then I guess you don't need to worry yourself too much:

 

Rocket:

 

There is no "pre release" streamer testing. It had been discussed previously and we had rejected it for the reasons that I've listed before. It was mooted that we should consider it again, but I told Brian it would only happen if there was community support for it.

He posted here to get comment. Without community support for the idea then it won't happen, and it certainly doesn't seem to me like there is.

Edited December 6, 2013 by RedNome

[fwisky 105]

Anddddddddddddddddddddd the reddit post has been deleted.

[RedNome 443]

And from Rocket again:

 

I thought the idea might have merit although I had strong concerns against it, but it doesn't seem like it can be discussed and we won't do it without community support. So it looks like you're stuck with me streaming for the time being.

[Zero3ffect 60]

 

Rocket 20 days ago..

"Because then I play favorites with who I know and don't, and I accidentally miss someone and they get (legitimately) pissed off. Or I don't include a friend, and they get pissed off. Or I include all my friends who stream, and then people get pissed off with me for playing favorites. Argh!! so much drama. This isn't grey's anatomy thankfully so I'm just going to skip the drama, throw keys for sale, and you guys can all fight it out together."

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/dayz/comments/1qq9dv/dayz_standalone_test_15_november_2013/cdfg30z

 

 

It's not really much of a surprise because it is obvious to me these developers are horrible when it comes to communication.  For example, the post from Hicks saying they are going to select some content creators to test the pre-alpha before they do a full release.  After all the backlash, Rocket comments how "nobody said this was happening" and how they are just looking for our comments on the idea.  Hicks made no mention in his post that they were looking for comments, he all but said this was what they were doing.

[SJKSJK 225]

It's not really much of a surprise because it is obvious to me these developers are horrible when it comes to communication. For example, the post from Hicks saying they are going to select some content creators to test the pre-alpha before they do a full release. After all the backlash, Rocket comments how "nobody said this was happening" and how they are just looking for our comments on the idea. Hicks made no mention in his post that they were looking for comments, he all but said this was what they were doing.

Agreed. I just hope shelving this idea didn't delay the SA being on my hard drive.

[RedNome 443]

It's not really much of a surprise because it is obvious to me these developers are horrible when it comes to communication.  For example, the post from Hicks saying they are going to select some content creators to test the pre-alpha before they do a full release.  After all the backlash, Rocket comments how "nobody said this was happening" and how they are just looking for our comments on the idea.  Hicks made no mention in his post that they were looking for comments, he all but said this was what they were doing.

 

Maybe you should read things a little clearer next time then.

 

Taken from Hick's OP:

 

 

Well, we’d like to take feedback on expanding our existing player base to include those that would likely be the first folks to publicly demonstrate our early access offering when we go live.

 

And this one too:

 

 

Given the DayZ Development Team’s close ties with the DayZ community I’d like to outline some of the risks and rewards below – and then open the floor to community feedback on the topic.

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/dayz/comments/1s8od4/prerelease_testing_lend_me_your_ears/

 

Fairly clear I think it's fair to say.

Edited December 6, 2013 by RedNome

[oompah 58]

hey guys you are just going to have to accept a few things

 

#1 Rocket and the other guys posting are just trying to give you some information.

 

#2 Sometimes they change their minds.

 

I get a pretty good feeling here that when they do (change their minds), they are just doing what they feel is best and not trying to hurt or alienate anyone.  Honestly get over quoting him from 20 days or 6 months months ago.  What they are doing (making this game) is a pretty tough task and... things change, their ideas change, their approach changes, target dates move etc....  Sounds like an early release is happening within the next month or so - just try to take a deep breath and relax...

[SmashT 10907]

There is no "pre release" streamer testing. It had been discussed previously and we had rejected it for the reasons that I've listed before. It was mooted that we should consider it again, but I told Brian it would only happen if there was community support for it. He posted here to get comment. Without community support for the idea then it won't happen, and it certainly doesn't seem to me like there is. I thought the idea might have merit although I had strong concerns against it, but it doesn't seem like it can be discussed and we won't do it without community support. So it looks like you're stuck with me streaming for the time being. The decision was made NOT to do it long ago. But it looked like there might have been some support so we decided to get comment. In my brief review of the thread it seemed almost entirely opposed - so there is not broad support so it won't happen

Edited December 6, 2013 by SmashT

[victusmortuus 1074]

Anybody thinking a 2014  is a more likely release date now?

[beatSTV 631]

 

There is no "pre release" streamer testing. It had been discussed previously and we had rejected it for the reasons that I've listed before. It was mooted that we should consider it again, but I told Brian it would only happen if there was community support for it. He posted here to get comment. Without community support for the idea then it won't happen, and it certainly doesn't seem to me like there is. I thought the idea might have merit although I had strong concerns against it, but it doesn't seem like it can be discussed and we won't do it without community support. So it looks like you're stuck with me streaming for the time being. The decision was made NOT to do it long ago. But it looked like there might have been some support so we decided to get comment. In my brief review of the thread it seemed almost entirely opposed - so there is not broad support so it won't happen

 

 

ahhh reddit always makes me chuckle 

[beatSTV 631]

Anybody thinking a 2014  is a more likely release date now?

 

lol!!!

 

when was it not

[pxxl 259]

Hicks made no mention in his post that they were looking for comments, he all but said this was what they were doing.

The title of the post -> Pre-release Testing - Lend me your ears

 

[beatSTV 631]

The title of the post -> Pre-release Testing - Lend me your ears

 

EDIT: To quote Rocket on his official stance:

"Nobody has said this is happening. We're asking you for comment. If you want to use the opportunity to piss, moan, bitch, and call me a liar then by all means - but it isn't particularly persuasive."

[SJKSJK 225]

Maybe you should read things a little clearer next time then.

Taken from Hick's OP:

And this one too:

http://www.reddit.com/r/dayz/comments/1s8od4/prerelease_testing_lend_me_your_ears/

Fairly clear I think it's fair to say.

Yeah. I don't "read" well, apparently.

[weparo 613]

lol!!!

 

when was it not

 2013 release bro, 2013!

[xinacrisp (DayZ) 2]

Funny thing is : They still need more people for stress testing, so some people will still have earlier access and the ones that were feeling left out will still feel the same way. 

[pxxl 259]

 

EDIT: To quote Rocket on his official stance:

"Nobody has said this is happening. We're asking you for comment. If you want to use the opportunity to piss, moan, bitch, and call me a liar then by all means - but it isn't particularly persuasive."

 

 

 

What are you trying to say with that quote?

Edit: All i'm trying to point out is that the title of the reddit post by hicks even has "Lend me your ears" in it. And the guy i quoted says there is no mention of asking for comments on the matter.

Edited December 6, 2013 by PXXL

[victusmortuus 1074]

How many people in this area are there? I'm guessing 100 at the most 200. How can this be considered a stress test unless their servers are made of paper?

[beatSTV 631]

i was commenting on zero3ffect saying hicks didnt ask for comments. Rocket was stating in his comment that they wanted comments 

Edited December 6, 2013 by beatSTV