Will there be a patch 1.4?

PepsiCan · 07-23-07, 05:08 AM

Hi everyone

Since patch 1.3 came out, various issues have been uncovered and some issues have been found not be fixed. That's fine, that's how patches work in real life for the moment (so please, no rant in this thread on (the lack of) testing at UBI or complaining how it all went wrong and how you'll never buy a UBI game again).

That said, I believe (and that's my personal opinion) that an additional patch is required to fix some of the issues that seemingly cannot be modded. I would at least nominate:
- Switch for Contact/Contact Influence setting not working (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=118393)
- Subs at flank speed crash dive slower than subs that crash dive at 0 speed (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=118833)
- Making the "imperial measures" option truely imperial (i.e. deckgun range in yards instead of meters, the radar and sonar stations in yards)
- Fixing the 'ghost ship' issue: ships respawn quickly after you sank them and when you sink them again, you do not get the credit, but you have used up your torpedos
- A change request: Being in friendly territory, close to your base, running out of fuel and...well, and then never getting home as you can't ask for a tow (a tow should come with a serious penalty of course).
- Ironing out some (serious) graphic glitches regarding sailors becoming transparent when Volumetric Fog is enabled and the sun shining through metal
- Special missions, such as spy insertion, are still repeated even with the same destination.
- With early war conning towers, you cannot use the AA gun when having to fire to port or starboard. The metal plating of the conning tower blocks the view.
- Damage reports are not accurate. You will receive messages that the pressure hull is repaired but when you dive you sink like a brick. Same for engine repairs. You receive the message but when you touch the throttle, nothing happens.(http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119742)

I've seen other issues as well, but those that I have seen myself can be/have been modded away.

Anybody have any news on whether there will be a new patch and what issues will be fixed?

thanx

STEED · 07-23-07, 05:24 AM

Most likely not.

FooFighters · 07-23-07, 05:35 AM

I think it's up to the modders now..
Gladly there are some great modders here !

PepsiCan · 07-23-07, 05:46 AM

I never heard Elenaiba or other developers saying this. So, what is the official word here? And if there isn't one, what should/needs to happen to let that word lean towards doing another patch?

TDK1044 · 07-23-07, 06:03 AM

Ubisoft hasn't stated that there won't be another patch. Until they do, another patch is always possible.

GnarPow · 07-23-07, 07:44 AM

^^ +1

Although I would be thinking months at this point if anything

Jmack · 07-23-07, 07:47 AM

its still needed since there still are things to be fixed or added to the game !

mookiemookie · 07-23-07, 08:44 AM

It has not been ruled out, but it hasn't been confirmed either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elanaiba

This assumption of "game is finished" is really getting annoying.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...305#post595305

I wouldn't hold my breath though.

SteamWake · 07-23-07, 09:56 AM

Well if there going to abandon the sim at this point how about a SDK ?

PepsiCan · 07-23-07, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Well if there going to abandon the sim at this point how about a SDK ?

One question at a time.
- Let's first establish whether Ubi wants to release a patch 1.4.
- If not, then we go for phase two, which is to see whether we can change their minds.
- And if that fails, we'll ask them if we can have something else instead of a new patch to meet any problems with the current release.

I first want an indication on the first questions. Anything else is getting ahead of ourselves and will confuse the questions/debate.

Dowly · 07-23-07, 10:21 AM

Just look at what it took to get 1.3, so no, I dont think there will be patch 1.4.

tater · 07-23-07, 10:22 AM

Contrary to some of the ranting, the guys that made this actually care about it and want it to be as good as possible---and to be fair, the bones are there, including the intended modibility. I haven't written them off, myself.

tater

SteamWake · 07-23-07, 10:24 AM

I dont know if you remember or know that we (the community) literally had to go on begging campaign to get 1.3 It was absurd and frankly somewhat embarrising.

Im thinking another patch is highly unlikely.

tater · 07-23-07, 10:49 AM

I was here, I remember. Doesn't change my opinion, however.

tater

Sailor Steve · 07-23-07, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmack

its still needed since there still are things to be fixed or added to the game !

But there are still things to be fixed or added to SH3.

I completely agree that those things do need to be fixed, but the only ones who can give a real answer are UBISoft themselves.

07-23-07, 05:08 AM	#1
PepsiCan Planesman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 189 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Will there be a patch 1.4? Hi everyone Since patch 1.3 came out, various issues have been uncovered and some issues have been found not be fixed. That's fine, that's how patches work in real life for the moment (so please, no rant in this thread on (the lack of) testing at UBI or complaining how it all went wrong and how you'll never buy a UBI game again). That said, I believe (and that's my personal opinion) that an additional patch is required to fix some of the issues that seemingly cannot be modded. I would at least nominate: - Switch for Contact/Contact Influence setting not working (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=118393) - Subs at flank speed crash dive slower than subs that crash dive at 0 speed (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=118833) - Making the "imperial measures" option truely imperial (i.e. deckgun range in yards instead of meters, the radar and sonar stations in yards) - Fixing the 'ghost ship' issue: ships respawn quickly after you sank them and when you sink them again, you do not get the credit, but you have used up your torpedos - A change request: Being in friendly territory, close to your base, running out of fuel and...well, and then never getting home as you can't ask for a tow (a tow should come with a serious penalty of course). - Ironing out some (serious) graphic glitches regarding sailors becoming transparent when Volumetric Fog is enabled and the sun shining through metal - Special missions, such as spy insertion, are still repeated even with the same destination. - With early war conning towers, you cannot use the AA gun when having to fire to port or starboard. The metal plating of the conning tower blocks the view. - Damage reports are not accurate. You will receive messages that the pressure hull is repaired but when you dive you sink like a brick. Same for engine repairs. You receive the message but when you touch the throttle, nothing happens.(http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119742) I've seen other issues as well, but those that I have seen myself can be/have been modded away. Anybody have any news on whether there will be a new patch and what issues will be fixed? thanx __________________ =================== AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.1Ghz 1Gb RAM MSI NVidia 6800 128MB MSI motherboard Realtek soundcard Windows XP Pro SP2 =================== Last edited by PepsiCan; 08-07-07 at 04:40 AM.

07-23-07, 05:24 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Most likely not. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-23-07, 05:35 AM	#3
FooFighters Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 813 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I think it's up to the modders now.. Gladly there are some great modders here ! __________________ This forum is not the same without you Dave.. we'll miss you buddy

07-23-07, 05:46 AM	#4
PepsiCan Planesman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 189 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	But which official source said that? I never heard Elenaiba or other developers saying this. So, what is the official word here? And if there isn't one, what should/needs to happen to let that word lean towards doing another patch? __________________ =================== AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.1Ghz 1Gb RAM MSI NVidia 6800 128MB MSI motherboard Realtek soundcard Windows XP Pro SP2 ===================

07-23-07, 07:44 AM	#6
GnarPow Gunner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 96 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	^^ +1 Although I would be thinking months at this point if anything __________________ Core 2 Duo 6400 2.13 GHZ EVGA 640MB 8800 GTS Superclocked 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 (667) 20" LCD Monitor

07-23-07, 06:03 AM	#5
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Ubisoft hasn't stated that there won't be another patch. Until they do, another patch is always possible.

07-23-07, 07:47 AM	#7
Jmack Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 669 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	its still needed since there still are things to be fixed or added to the game ! __________________ "victim's ? ... arent we all ? "

07-23-07, 09:56 AM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well if there going to abandon the sim at this point how about a SDK ?

07-23-07, 10:21 AM	#11
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Just look at what it took to get 1.3, so no, I dont think there will be patch 1.4.

07-23-07, 10:22 AM	#12
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Contrary to some of the ranting, the guys that made this actually care about it and want it to be as good as possible---and to be fair, the bones are there, including the intended modibility. I haven't written them off, myself. tater

07-23-07, 10:24 AM	#13
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I dont know if you remember or know that we (the community) literally had to go on begging campaign to get 1.3 It was absurd and frankly somewhat embarrising. Im thinking another patch is highly unlikely.

07-23-07, 10:49 AM	#14
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I was here, I remember. Doesn't change my opinion, however. tater