Realistic release date

TDK1044 · 07-30-06, 09:17 AM

Hi Guys,

Looking at how early SH1V is into development, and assuming that the DEVS are going to properly BETA Test the game this time, I think that March/April 2007 is a much more realistic release date than Q4 2006. I for one would rather wait an extra 3 months and know that the game is right, rather than have the game rushed into production which is what I think happened with SH111. Do we have a list of the DEVS working on the game?

ME$$ENGER · 07-30-06, 11:13 AM

This whole game is shrouded in mystery right now. There are no screenshots, no videos and very little info has been released. Judging from all these I doubt it's even in the alpha stage. A Q4 2006 release would indeed be unrealistic.

TDK1044 · 07-30-06, 11:23 AM

I agree with your assesment. Even allowing for the fact that they're going to modify the existing SH111 engine, there's still a very long way to go.

Drebbel · 07-30-06, 01:13 PM

The rumour is that SHIV will officially be announce next month. And then we probably also have some more reliable news on the planned release date.

But I personally think Q4 2006 is not going to happen. Even the SubSim news page over at http://www.subsim.com/nucleus/index.php?blogid=4 list Q1 2007

I haven't met anyone yet who thinks Q4 2006 will be the release date, where did you get that info ? Afaik know that has been published last year and no one repeated it ever since.

TDK1044 · 07-30-06, 02:50 PM

Q4 2006 is indeed outdated information it appears. Let's hope that Q1 2007 is realistic.

Drebbel · 07-30-06, 02:54 PM

Yep. Q1 2007 is fine with me. That will give me some time so safe up money for a new computer

Safe-Keeper · 07-30-06, 03:13 PM

I can wait past Q1 2007, too, if it means the game will be largelly bug-free and given all of its intended features.

Tigrone · 07-30-06, 04:53 PM

07-15-2006, 09:59 PM

Dec. 7, 2007. They just assembeled the design team. Real programming may not even have started yet.

Drebbel · 07-30-06, 06:07 PM

It is certain programming has already started. Some people even already visted the dev-team in Romania.

07-31-06, 05:03 PM

December 7th, 2007

buck28 · 07-31-06, 05:42 PM

I agree; lets try to get it as bug free as possible before release. Even though I'm anxious to get it, it's way to frustating having a mile long list of bug's and no patch in sight.

Schultze U-48

Drebbel · 07-31-06, 05:59 PM

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I agree; lets try to get it as bug free as possible before release.

That is a very open statement. Any software company tries to get it as bug free as possible before the release.

But when you start beta testing and think when startting out "we can release in 2 months" what will still be acceptable ? A delay of 1 week, or a delay of 6 months. And which bugs are you going to fix. Some people love the current SHIII for others there are just too many bugs to enjoy it. And how are you going to get a budget for 1 week, or 6 months additional programming.

Those are huge problems, imho it is way to simple to state that one wants it as bug free as possible. UBI always tries that (within their budget). The main problem I think is that they don't have a budget to fix all the bugs the community want them to fix.

I just hope the UBI team will have a good feel when the balance between bugs and working features is good enough for a release, or that they have some one that can really suck up to the CEO in order to get a good budget that allows for an extended beta test and a few programmers that can fix the discoverd bugs.

:-)

Wilko · 08-05-06, 01:31 AM

Yes, it does come down to how much money you have as well as I spose the CEO wanting to get some return after a certain date.. we can bleat all we want but it is buisness first and game second...

08-05-06, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08x15

Dec. 7, 2007.

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Originally Posted by Magua

December 7th, 2007

That's a long time to wait, but it has such a perfect symmetry to it, I say

too!

Safe-Keeper · 08-05-06, 11:14 AM

December 7th, 2041

!I'd actually like it if it was released on that date (not year). It'd get it some attention.

07-30-06, 09:17 AM	#1
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Realistic release date Hi Guys, Looking at how early SH1V is into development, and assuming that the DEVS are going to properly BETA Test the game this time, I think that March/April 2007 is a much more realistic release date than Q4 2006. I for one would rather wait an extra 3 months and know that the game is right, rather than have the game rushed into production which is what I think happened with SH111. Do we have a list of the DEVS working on the game?

07-30-06, 01:13 PM	#4
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The rumour is that SHIV will officially be announce next month. And then we probably also have some more reliable news on the planned release date. But I personally think Q4 2006 is not going to happen. Even the SubSim news page over at http://www.subsim.com/nucleus/index.php?blogid=4 list Q1 2007 I haven't met anyone yet who thinks Q4 2006 will be the release date, where did you get that info ? Afaik know that has been published last year and no one repeated it ever since. Last edited by Drebbel; 07-30-06 at 01:17 PM.

07-30-06, 03:13 PM	#7
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I can wait past Q1 2007, too, if it means the game will be largelly bug-free and given all of its intended features. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

07-30-06, 04:53 PM	#8
Tigrone Commander Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 470 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	2 weeks be sure. 07-15-2006, 09:59 PM Dec. 7, 2007. They just assembeled the design team. Real programming may not even have started yet. __________________ Commander Hiram Cassedy: "Tigrone has saved the Air Force and is now returning to Iwo Jima with 28 rescued zoomies." B-29 SNUFFY & THE SHIF'LESS SKONKS among them. I've a broom at the mast said he, for the broom is a sign for me, that wherever I go, I sweep the mighty sea.

08-05-06, 01:31 AM	#13
Wilko Officer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aussie Posts: 249 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Yes, it does come down to how much money you have as well as I spose the CEO wanting to get some return after a certain date.. we can bleat all we want but it is buisness first and game second... __________________ You take it easy... and have a nice day

07-30-06, 11:13 AM	#2
ME$$ENGER Watch Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	This whole game is shrouded in mystery right now. There are no screenshots, no videos and very little info has been released. Judging from all these I doubt it's even in the alpha stage. A Q4 2006 release would indeed be unrealistic.

07-30-06, 11:23 AM	#3
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I agree with your assesment. Even allowing for the fact that they're going to modify the existing SH111 engine, there's still a very long way to go.

07-30-06, 02:50 PM	#5
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Q4 2006 is indeed outdated information it appears. Let's hope that Q1 2007 is realistic.

07-30-06, 02:54 PM	#6
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Yep. Q1 2007 is fine with me. That will give me some time so safe up money for a new computer

07-30-06, 06:07 PM	#9
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	It is certain programming has already started. Some people even already visted the dev-team in Romania.

07-31-06, 05:03 PM	#10
Magua Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	December 7th, 2007

07-31-06, 05:42 PM	#11
buck28 Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: U-48 Posts: 49 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	I agree; lets try to get it as bug free as possible before release. Even though I'm anxious to get it, it's way to frustating having a mile long list of bug's and no patch in sight. Schultze U-48

08-05-06, 11:14 AM	#15
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	December 7th, 2041!I'd actually like it if it was released on that date (not year). It'd get it some attention. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.