griffinz 2816 Posted November 16, 2012 OP updated, release date 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharkiller 31 Posted November 17, 2012 OP updated, release dategood news!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmashT 10907 Posted November 17, 2012 Damn Griff, you got me all excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinz 2816 Posted November 17, 2012 We cannot announce the exact day, as is the nature of releasing in alpha. That day could change...on the day...and we try not to announce anything unless it's set in stone. The devs are on track for December.Most games when they announce a release date have the game largely finished and they're already working on the DLC, the date just helps the marketing department. This does not apply for DayZ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossums 2190 Posted November 17, 2012 We cannot announce the exact day, as is the nature of releasing in alpha. That day could change...on the day...and we try not to announce anything unless it's set in stone. The devs are on track for December.Most games when they announce a release date have the game largely finished and they're already working on the DLC, the date just helps the marketing department. This does not apply for DayZI think this is a better strategy than a lot of other, mostly higher-profile developers use, there are always unanticipated roadblocks at the end of development, especially for something this big - it's better Rocket and the team have a bit of leg room to sort it out rather than have to rush it out for a certain day with major flaws.Beans for the update, GLORIOUS BEANS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimberlah 94 Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) This does not apply for DayZWould like to add that DayZ is a multiplayer game and usually multiplayer games release alpha versions to test how well the game runs with more players playing, to find bugs etc. For the people who still not understand what an alpha is. Edited November 17, 2012 by Kimberlah 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossums 2190 Posted November 17, 2012 Would like to add that DayZ is a multiplayer game and usually multiplayer games release alpha versions to test how well the game runs with more players playing, to find bugs etc. For the people who still not understand what an alpha is.There seems to be a lot of that as of late for games development, a lot of kids play games now (I'm talking about the 12-16 bracket) and many seem to think that Alpha and Beta is an early chance at the game having never experienced a proper Alpha/Closed Beta phase for a game or a proper launch.I played World of Warcraft on launch, it was a mess to say the least but the devs took care of it and look what it became, the largest, most popular paid MMOs.People just go into this expecting a finished game which they just won't get at this stage - especially with widespread testing they can't do themselves (Server load stress testing, etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted November 17, 2012 How about the 21st? [Of December.]Release an apocalyptic game on the day in which the world is supposed to end... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossums 2190 Posted November 17, 2012 How about the 21st? [Of December.]Release an apocalyptic game on the day in which the world is supposed to end...That's what I'm hoping for - poetic.Leaves it late enough in December to finalise everything but early enough that it's before Christmas.Got me all excited now :) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmymachine109 (DayZ) 235 Posted November 17, 2012 How about the 21st? [Of December.]Release an apocalyptic game on the day in which the world is supposed to end...Love this!!! Be gutted if I don't get a chance to play it though!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted November 17, 2012 Love this!!! Be gutted if I don't get a chance to play it though!!!Why, because the world is going to end? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyzahh 127 Posted November 17, 2012 How about the 21st? [Of December.]Release an apocalyptic game on the day in which the world is supposed to end...>mfw that's my birthday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebandit 23 Posted November 17, 2012 How about the 21st? [Of December.]Release an apocalyptic game on the day in which the world is supposed to end...Or how about Dec 1? Because it's sooner. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinz 2816 Posted November 17, 2012 >mfw that's my birthday.that only works if you accompany it with a picture of a facial expression 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted November 17, 2012 Or how about Dec 1? Because it's sooner.That would be nice.How about yesterday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citrus 16 Posted November 17, 2012 Stop arguing about what an alpha is, it's traditionally done in house as well as beta's but it's whatever they say it is. When a dev says they are doing alpha testing than they are no trolling can change that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citrus 16 Posted November 17, 2012 How about the 21st? [Of December.]Release an apocalyptic game on the day in which the world is supposed to end...I believe this to be the most likely course of action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daze23 549 Posted November 17, 2012 Would like to add that DayZ is a multiplayer game and usually multiplayer games release alpha versions to test how well the game runs with more players playing, to find bugs etc. For the people who still not understand what an alpha is.I get the feeling no matter how many disclaimers and whatnot they put up, there's gonna be a bunch of people demanding their money back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpittyTheDude 18 Posted November 17, 2012 Good news, to play stand alone on christmas would be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianaconda 218 Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) So guys what do you think about what i should do !?i only want DayZ not any of arma ii games or mods but i can't wait so should i wait the SA or buy it now !? Edited November 17, 2012 by ianaconda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted November 18, 2012 So guys what do you think about what i should do !?i only want DayZ not any of arma ii games or mods but i can't wait so should i wait the SA or buy it now !?I'd say wait. It's only a month or so until it's released. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SupahRyan 3 Posted November 18, 2012 Seeing as it is going to be like a Minecraft development path, this sounds awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mos1ey 6301 Posted November 18, 2012 So guys what do you think about what i should do !?i only want DayZ not any of arma ii games or mods but i can't wait so should i wait the SA or buy it now !?You have about a month until the standalone comes out, if you think you can squeeze £25 worth of play time out of the game before then then go for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpittyTheDude 18 Posted November 18, 2012 So guys what do you think about what i should do !?i only want DayZ not any of arma ii games or mods but i can't wait so should i wait the SA or buy it now !?I wouldn't recommend you to buy Arma2 CO just for the DayZ mod, If you're not gonna play Arma at all.It's an awesome game - DayZ is just a mod. You should wait for december. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
