Memo to Ubisoft

TDK1044 · 01-22-10, 09:35 AM

Reading through the threads of this Forum, so much could be accomplished if Ubisoft was to give Neal access to a full version of the game NOW.

There is an understandable mixture of disappointment, frustration and anger in the air at the moment, and I believe a lot of that could be significantly reduced by Neal having review access to the latest version of the game.

Come on Ubisoft. You have known Neal for many years. You know that you can trust him. Allow him to do your company a big favor, by addressing the concerns of many here regarding the latest incarnation of a franchise that this Forum has strongly supported over the years.

Let him review the game!

Dowly · 01-22-10, 09:37 AM

What if our fears are found to be true and the game will be crap?

TDK1044 · 01-22-10, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

What if our fears are found to be true and the game will be crap?

Then at least people would know for sure. Right now, all we are getting is negative frustration based on very little hard information regarding the game. Even something as simple as dynamic shadows in the game could be answered once and for all.

I'll bet you that there are some really nice features in the game that we are totally unaware of.

We are stuck with the VII subs and a 1943 finish....for now, but there may be some really nice gems that we are unaware of.

Kapitanleutnant · 01-22-10, 09:44 AM

Dear Ubisoft,

Up your bum.

I remain yours everlastingly
Mr. Sir. Kapitanleutnant Esq. (est.1984)

Dowly · 01-22-10, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kapitanleutnant

Dear Ubisoft,

Up your bum.

I remain yours everlastingly
Mr. Sir. Kapitanleutnant Esq. (est.1984)

HundertzehnGustav · 01-22-10, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitanleutnant

Dear Ubisoft,

Up your bum.

I remain yours everlastingly
Mr. Sir. Kapitanleutnant Esq. (est.1984)

OH MY GOD!!!!!

FIREWALL · 01-22-10, 02:05 PM

Another good thread that dissolved to sh!ts and giggles.

Dowly · 01-22-10, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

Then at least people would know for sure. Right now, all we are getting is negative frustration based on very little hard information regarding the game. Even something as simple as dynamic shadows in the game could be answered once and for all.

I'll bet you that there are some really nice features in the game that we are totally unaware of.

We are stuck with the VII subs and a 1943 finish....for now, but there may be some really nice gems that we are unaware of.

Well, all game devs tend to keep their mouth shut about their game until it's released. It's part of the marketing strategy, if you dont tell everything about the game, the player must buy the game to find out what it's about. Atleast, I think that's the point of this.

TDK1044 · 01-22-10, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Well, all game devs tend to keep their mouth shut about their game until it's released. It's part of the marketing strategy, if you dont tell everything about the game, the player must buy the game to find out what it's about. Atleast, I think that's the point of this.

You are absolutely right. And I think that for most people, the allure of the game will be too much and they will buy it knowing that it can be modded. But a review from Neal would certainly help the frustration and anger element currently present.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-22-10, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

the allure of the game will be too much and they will buy it knowing that it can be modded

Regardless of how good or bad the game may be, the difference has always been this, moddability. Not just that folks can tailor the game to their liking, but the fact that it can be modded period to the level it has to this point.

JScones · 01-22-10, 10:40 AM

But TDK, you are failing to consider the possibility that Ubisoft may well be trying to hide something. You keep saying that a review [sic] would reduce frustration and anger. Sure, if SH5 was indeed all bunny rabbits and teddy bears like you are obviously assuming.

But let's just pretend for one second (I know you like doing this) that the dynamic shadows were broken, the dynamic campaign was merely a supercharged scripting engine or the enemy AI was the equivalent of a frog on steroids. Do you think they'd want us to know that now? And do you think knowing that would make this a happy place?

Just imagine this place had they given Neal a beta copy of SH4 to preview...

Of course, on the other hand, if they do have nothing to hide, then I fail to see the harm in giving Neal a beta copy to preview - as you correctly state, that can only be a good thing.

And that's the perplexing thing.

Decoman · 01-22-10, 09:43 AM

I expect money to be deposited magically to my bank account and my refridgerator filled with tasty food, after purchasing SH5.

Also my hair ought to become bigger.

Reece · 01-23-10, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

What if our fears are found to be true and the game will be crap?

The very fact that UBI doesn't give Neal the game to review supports this view!

Mikhayl · 01-23-10, 08:42 PM

After the ADD kids, the can't-live-without-it-one-more-day adults

Game will be finished in about a month, we'll have reviews then...

urfisch · 01-24-10, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

The very fact that UBI doesn't give Neal the game to review supports this view!

nothing to add here...

01-22-10, 09:35 AM	#1
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Memo to Ubisoft Reading through the threads of this Forum, so much could be accomplished if Ubisoft was to give Neal access to a full version of the game NOW. There is an understandable mixture of disappointment, frustration and anger in the air at the moment, and I believe a lot of that could be significantly reduced by Neal having review access to the latest version of the game. Come on Ubisoft. You have known Neal for many years. You know that you can trust him. Allow him to do your company a big favor, by addressing the concerns of many here regarding the latest incarnation of a franchise that this Forum has strongly supported over the years. Let him review the game!

01-22-10, 09:44 AM	#4
Kapitanleutnant Frogman Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 305 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Dear Ubisoft, Up your bum. I remain yours everlastingly Mr. Sir. Kapitanleutnant Esq. (est.1984) __________________ Oh worse than Hitler! You wouldn't find Hitler playing jungle music at three o'clock in the morning!

01-22-10, 02:05 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Another good thread that dissolved to sh!ts and giggles. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

01-22-10, 09:37 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	What if our fears are found to be true and the game will be crap?

01-22-10, 10:40 AM	#11
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	But TDK, you are failing to consider the possibility that Ubisoft may well be trying to hide something. You keep saying that a review [sic] would reduce frustration and anger. Sure, if SH5 was indeed all bunny rabbits and teddy bears like you are obviously assuming. But let's just pretend for one second (I know you like doing this) that the dynamic shadows were broken, the dynamic campaign was merely a supercharged scripting engine or the enemy AI was the equivalent of a frog on steroids. Do you think they'd want us to know that now? And do you think knowing that would make this a happy place? Just imagine this place had they given Neal a beta copy of SH4 to preview... Of course, on the other hand, if they do have nothing to hide, then I fail to see the harm in giving Neal a beta copy to preview - as you correctly state, that can only be a good thing. And that's the perplexing thing.

01-22-10, 09:43 AM	#12
Decoman Frogman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 306 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I expect money to be deposited magically to my bank account and my refridgerator filled with tasty food, after purchasing SH5. Also my hair ought to become bigger.

01-23-10, 08:42 PM	#14
Mikhayl Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 485 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	After the ADD kids, the can't-live-without-it-one-more-day adults Game will be finished in about a month, we'll have reviews then...