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rdhiggins

06-20-07, 02:24 PM

On the official Silent Hunter Website and on the main page you will find the following:

Silent Hunter 4 - 1.3 Patch Status Update
Wednesday 20.06.07 - Here is a quick status update from the developers for the 1.3 patch:

The patch will be weeks away and not months.
A whole host of new features have been added – new data, rendering improvements, functionality improvements, and much more
Testing has begun already on specific new features in the patch

SteamWake

06-20-07, 02:25 PM

So weve heard.

Go to ubis 'offical' SH4 website for further details.

longam

06-20-07, 02:40 PM

A little news is always good to hear.

GT182

06-20-07, 02:45 PM

Rule out 2 weeks, make it at least 2 months or more. :rotfl:

the_belgian

06-20-07, 02:53 PM

John Channing

06-20-07, 02:58 PM

There is a formula to calculate exactly when the patch will be out...

Time to Patch = (Year/365) * 7 /as long as it takes

Hope this was helpful.

JCC

AVGWarhawk

06-20-07, 02:58 PM

Two weeks, be sure!

wetwarev7

06-20-07, 03:21 PM

What's wrong with you people? I've been using the 1.3 patch for a while now.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get my computer Y3K compliant....

PepsiCan

06-20-07, 03:39 PM

What's wrong with you people? I've been using the 1.3 patch for a while now.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get my computer Y3K compliant....

I KNEW IT!!! They hardcoded the '2'!!

Sailor Steve

06-20-07, 04:12 PM

ReallyDedPoet

06-20-07, 04:17 PM

Torpex752

06-20-07, 04:29 PM

Maybe the new features completely overwrite the old features that were bugged. ;)

:cool:
Frank

TwistedFemur

06-20-07, 04:58 PM

Bug fixes would fall under "Functionality Improvements":doh:

Sailor Steve

06-20-07, 04:59 PM

I think this in addition to the bug stuff Steve.
I'm sure that's true, but it would be nice to read it somewhere.

switch.dota

06-20-07, 05:01 PM

I'm praying they actually test this properly, else we'll have old bug + poor bugfies + new bugs due to new content.

*crosses fingers*

*rams a BB*

*nothing happens*

jmr

06-20-07, 05:20 PM

There is a formula to calculate exactly when the patch will be out...

Time to Patch = (Year/365) * 7 /as long as it takes

Hope this was helpful.

JCC

Sounds like Hitman needs to make us a new whiz wheel :D

AJ!

06-20-07, 05:29 PM

Well as long as they really put effort into this patch.... sounds like their doing a hell of alot :p

Id be happy to wait a month if i knew this was the final patch, with lots of bug fixes and new content ;)

Bando

06-20-07, 05:34 PM

Either way you look at it: It's good news

Hartmann

06-20-07, 06:06 PM

Maybe the new features completely overwrite the old features that were bugged. ;)

:cool:
Frank

Or they add a set of bugged new features..

i hope not !:doh:

whe need bug fixes , not reinventing the wheel :rotfl:

SteamWake

06-20-07, 07:02 PM

A whole host of new features have been added – new data, rendering improvements, functionality improvements, and much more
Testing has begun already on specific new features in the patch
I don't see anything in there about fixing the bugs...:-?

Steve, such a pessimest (sp?).

I took their 'note' to mean not only are we addressing the known issues were going to throw in some extras too.

"Lets WOW them with this patch".....

There.... glass is half full :p

GSpector

06-20-07, 07:19 PM

I for one am willing to give them the chance to show us what they can do before just closing the door on them.

From past postings and info from them on this message board, I am guessing they are adding all the extra stuff as a way to say thanks for the support that we've shown them in the past.

I would think if they read this thread, I would not surprised if they slowed down and just think, "What's the point".

Lets all give them the support and see what they come out with. You can always complain after it's out. No point in complaining about it before it's even released.

I have faith. After all, they are not Infrograms (now Atari) where they acquire a great title (B17: TME) and just slam the door on the fans the next day by refusing any support or patches. GT182 knows what I'm talking about.

Jmack

06-20-07, 07:23 PM

2 weeks it is !

tratidion is still what it was

nomad_delta

06-20-07, 07:25 PM

Huzzah! Here's hoping all the really important bugs get fixed and the new features don't introduce any new and/or worse bugs.

In case any SH4 devs are reading the forums here: while we're all happy to hear that 1.3 is on the way sooner rather than later, I'm sure most of us agree that we'd rather you take all the time you need to get things right. Although we're all anxious for the patch, please don't feel the need to rush! :D

nomad_delta

NefariousKoel

06-20-07, 07:26 PM

Hmm... new features? I'm curious.

-Pv-

06-20-07, 07:30 PM

I have to put in my half full comment just to help balance out the hundreds of half empty comments this thread will attract.
-Pv-

jdkbph

06-20-07, 07:42 PM

Is anyone else NOT seeing an announcement on the official SH4 web site?

...or am I looking at the wrong official SH4 web site (silenthunter4.com)?

JD

DirtyHarry3033

06-20-07, 07:53 PM

Is anyone else NOT seeing an announcement on the official SH4 web site?

...or am I looking at the wrong official SH4 web site (silenthunter4.com)?

JD

You're looking on the US site? It's not there yet, check the UK site and you'll find it.

DH

Weather-guesser

06-20-07, 08:09 PM

Never look on the US site. New information is always at a loss there. :nope:
Anyway, 3 weeks sounds safe with no problems...oops!:damn:

USS_shipmaster

06-20-07, 08:52 PM

"weeks not monthes"
In my previous post regarding 1.3 patch release I said deadline is july 4 ( Independence Day ).... Perhaps It will be released till Bastille Day July 14 ("Viva la difference")> Anyway its a great news.
7 feets under the keel!

Jmack

06-20-07, 10:08 PM

they posted the new radar in the front page WIP
http://resources.ubi.com/resources/67/67955-Radar-ascope.jpg

NefariousKoel

06-20-07, 10:37 PM

they posted the new radar in the front page WIP

:o

:up:

AkbarGulag

06-20-07, 10:49 PM

Let them take their time... those of us who love this sim, im sure will be more than appreciative no matter how long it takes. Like I have posted before, no one likes doing a job twice!. Appreciative customers go a hell of a long way, toward a good end result.

Please, lets not allows this forum to become like so many other dead end whiney forums, with unappreciative users with no respect for people who do the hard yards.

And to the guys/gals working on the 1.3 patch project at UBi, thanks a ton team, you will be putting a smile on a lot of gamers :sunny:

Weather-guesser

06-20-07, 10:50 PM

Much more historic looking. Fantastic! I wonder what other extra goodies there are?:ping:

Uber Gruber

06-21-07, 04:16 AM

The following is the text of July's PCGamer's Letter of the Month (UK Version):

Title: Who's to blame ?
I'm turning to your illustrious organ for answers. I want to know who's accountable. For what? Well, OFCOM, the Banking Ombudsman and the Police Complaints Commision are all governing bodies that preside over and review the actions of the people who make up their working 'community'. These companies handle complaints, liaise with the public and vet products, procedures and complaints. Products is in italics because thats at the hub of my question. When a PC game is almost ready but they release it anyway and rely on post-sale patches, who agrees to this concept? What governing body decides it's right to sell 90 percent of a product with the rest to come via your internet connection?

I'm sick of it. The latest outrageously 'unready' game to hit streets is Silent Hunter 4. The bugs and crashes are gargantuan in number. The game's totally unplayable. Random crew deaths, random damage and random happenings at sea are making life a misery. You all know as well as I do that a game doesn't crash at a point that pleases you, oh no! With SH4, it waits until you've sunk a Carrier Task Force, a tanker, a fisherman and a University Boat Race entry before spewing out your game and asking you to submit an 'error report'.

I've not encountered the same level of frustration as the letter's author (name withheld but buy the mag and you'll see it there), and I know there are mods available to improve playability but I can understand the author's frustration, and hence question. The fact that it is 'letter of the month' is also quite interesting.

Anyway, make of it what you will and lets hope Patch 1.3 addresses most, if not all, the issues people are encountering....lets face it, the more people who play sub sims the bigger the player market and thus the greater the possibility of future sub sim games. With this in mind, it is in UBI's best interests to 'develop' the market rathere than 'frustrate' it.

And yes, I do expect a bit of a flaming even though this is an on topic informational post....such is the nature of theseforums nowadays :nope:

Lt. Staumeier

06-21-07, 05:00 AM

It's a harsch world out there, to be true.

Developers have an idea for an awesome game and have high ambitions. They present the idea to the Publishers. Publishers go OOOH $$$!!! and fund the project.

The Developers work their asses off to create this awesome game, and all the while the Publishers stand there behind them, whipping said asses to hurry up. In the end, Publishers have no understanding that programming games and testing and ironing out bugs is a long time job and is a MUST DO. They don't give a damn. Instead they say: Release the game already!!! And the Developers go: Um, it's not ready yet. You'll just infuriate the gamers! Publishers: STFU! I can see the boat underwater in awesome graphics, that's all we need. SALE!!! $$$

And here we are with a half assed product thanks to Publishers not giving Developers a chance to actually do their job. Instead, Publishers heave in money on pre-orders and then the Developers have to work their asses off AGAIN to actually finish off the product with something as inefficient as "patches".

I, for one, extend my arms in gratitude and support to the Developers. They've done one hell of a job on this game. And to the Publishers I'd like to offer a brand new spanking Mark 14 that will prematurely detonate up their ass for what they've done to us simmers.

Go patch 1.3! Go Developers! *cheers*

Bilge_Rat

06-21-07, 07:47 AM

always good news, at least the patch is heading in the right direction.

StandingCow

06-21-07, 08:21 AM

Fav part of this update... THEY ARE TESTING IT FIRST! :D

Stary Wuj

06-21-07, 08:50 AM

:rotfl:

Good news indeed !

Best Regards

Stary Wuj

WernerSobe

06-21-07, 08:56 AM

well at least something is moving. I hope they fix the major bugs though

SteamWake

06-21-07, 09:00 AM

I've not encountered the same level of frustration as the letter's author

That review was based on an un-patched version.

I belive the first patch was avail almost as soon as the product hit the shelves.

This is what you get when a arbitrary and artifical 'deadline' is forced. "Get the product on the shelves, we dont care if its finished or not !"

bruschi sauro

06-21-07, 09:20 AM

Ok.. weeks? :hmm: maybe:|\\

jdkbph

06-21-07, 09:53 AM

they posted the new radar in the front page WIP

Finally LABELS! I wondered why they left off the labels the first time.

codeseven

06-21-07, 02:02 PM

Fav part of this update... THEY ARE TESTING IT FIRST! :D

Agreed! I feel we barely managed to get this patch and its most likely the last . Therefore its got to be as complete and bug free as possible. There will most likely not be another one to fix what this one breaks so before its released take your time and TEST THE CRAP OUT OF IT!! Give us and the Mods as 'complete' a game as possible.

TDK1044

06-21-07, 02:10 PM

I agree. I think it probably will be the last patch. I also think that it will be a larger patch than the previous two because of that. It won't please everybody, but it will put the game where it should have been at release in my view.

geetrue

06-21-07, 03:44 PM

How big will these three patches total I wonder?

Will they stamp out a few thousand DVD's with all three patches on one game DVD?

Some people will never be able to update a patch that big.

This problem has probably already been adressed at UBI ... :yep:

-Pv-

06-21-07, 11:27 PM

If a patch gets too big for DSL, they have the option of releasing it in parts. They'll work it out. They always have. The radar sample looks GREAT!
-Pv-

vindex

06-22-07, 06:02 AM

What's wrong with you people? I've been using the 1.3 patch for a while now.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get my computer Y3K compliant....

I KNEW IT!!! They hardcoded the '2'!!

Personally, I'm concerned what will happen when we move into 5-digit years.:-?

macky

06-22-07, 07:25 AM

aanker

06-22-07, 10:59 AM

A whole host of new features have been added – new data, rendering improvements, functionality improvements, and much more
Testing has begun already on specific new features in the patch Lemme see. Truk Lagoon comes to mind....... I wonder? It would be easier to build it using 3d Max rather than using 100's of submarine nets.

Musician

06-22-07, 12:08 PM

I hope they fix the lag during time compression

_alphaBeta_

06-22-07, 12:12 PM

I hope they fix the lag during time compression
This has been around since SH3. Worse yet, the higher the compression, the longer it will take for your watch to spot a ship.

I remember The Avon Lady did an experiment back in SH3. The time it took for the TC to drop to 1 and report the contact was delayed significantly at higher compressions. From I've seen this hasn't been addressed totally.

I don't know why the game doesn't scale back its CPU usage when a ship has the possibility of closing your path. At least then the game would be more responsive to drop the TC and give you enough warning when a contact is spotted.

tater

06-22-07, 12:14 PM

A whole host of new features have been added – new data, rendering improvements, functionality improvements, and much more
Testing has begun already on specific new features in the patch Lemme see. Truk Lagoon comes to mind....... I wonder? It would be easier to build it using 3d Max rather than using 100's of submarine nets.

Easier for you maybe <G>

Works, though. hehehe

tater

aanker

06-23-07, 11:13 AM

Lemme see. Truk Lagoon comes to mind....... I wonder? It would be easier to build it using 3d Max rather than using 100's of submarine nets.
Easier for you maybe <G>

Works, though. hehehe

tater
Yes it does.... works great! lol