What is this, communist Russia?

[drtechno]

I didn't quite realize how unbelievable Ubisoft actually is. People throw around the term "propaganda" pretty loosely, but this is out of control ! This post is off the Ubisoft official forums: "exceptional demand" Try Denial of Service attack. How much horsesh*t are they going to feed us?


Posted Sun March 07 2010 12:41 Sun March 07 2010 12:41Due to exceptional demand, we are currently experiencing difficulties with the Online Service Platform. This does not affect customers who are currently playing, but customers attempting to start a game may experience difficulty in accessing our servers. We are currently working to resolve this issue and apologize for any inconvenience.

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Ubi.Vigil
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Ubisoft UK

[IanC]

Yes, exceptional demand from hackers.

[SteamWake]

Keep in mind their native language is not english.

Also its not at all un-expected for them to try to paint things in a good light or spin. They are after all a corporation out to make money.

[John Channing]

Originally Posted by drtechno

I didn't quite realize how unbelievable Ubisoft actually is. People throw around the term "propaganda" pretty loosely, but this is out of control ! This post is off the Ubisoft official forums: "exceptional demand" Try Denial of Service attack. How much horsesh*t are they going to feed us?


Posted Sun March 07 2010 12:41 Sun March 07 2010 12:41Due to exceptional demand, we are currently experiencing difficulties with the Online Service Platform. This does not affect customers who are currently playing, but customers attempting to start a game may experience difficulty in accessing our servers. We are currently working to resolve this issue and apologize for any inconvenience.

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Ubi.Vigil
Community Manager
Ubisoft UK

If you understand how a DOS attack actually works "exceptional demand" is a pretty accurate description.

JCC

[Onkel Neal]

Hmmm... what hyperbole. In communist Russia they would make you work for free and kill you if you posted a protest. You're ok, I think you'll make it.

[drtechno]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Hmmm... what hyperbole. In communist Russia they would make you work for free and kill you if you posted a protest. You're ok, I think you'll make it.

It was also rife with propaganda. Everyone is happy working for the state. Thats what I am referring to

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by drtechno

It was also rife with propaganda. Everyone is happy working for the state. Thats what I am referring to

Gotcha, comrade

[AVGWarhawk]

[Diopos]

Bahh...
Just people afraid of logging of and staying perpetually connected!!!





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[drtechno]

Originally Posted by John Channing

If you understand how a DOS attack actually works "exceptional demand" is a pretty accurate description.

JCC

You are joking, right? Why would I use that term if I had no clue what it was?

You see, that's how political spin works. Technically, Clinton never lied since he didn't have sex with Lewinsky. "Besides, what IS the definition of 'is' "
Ubi's description is a very accurate description. It is also a very deceptive description since it implies demand for the PRODUCT, not demand for AUTHENTICATION of the product.

You don't see how that statement is pure propaganda? It makes people think the complete opposite of reality.
Perception = people love the product, its awesome, sales are so high we are having trouble keeping up with demand
Reality = we are undergoing a denial of service attack, very few of our consumers can play the game, the forums are exploding with negative comments of legitimate consumers who can't play their games

[SteamWake]

General topics is down there

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[John Channing]

Originally Posted by drtechno

You are joking, right? Why would I use that term if I had no clue what it was?

You see, that's how political spin works. Technically, Clinton never lied since he didn't have sex with Lewinsky. "Besides, what IS the definition of 'is' "
Ubi's description is a very accurate description. It is also a very deceptive description since it implies demand for the PRODUCT, not demand for AUTHENTICATION of the product.

You don't see how that statement is pure propaganda? It makes people think the complete opposite of reality.
Perception = people love the product, its awesome, sales are so high we are having trouble keeping up with demand
Reality = we are undergoing a denial of service attack, very few of our consumers can play the game, the forums are exploding with negative comments of legitimate consumers who can't play their games

Of course you might have had a point if Ubisoft had not also said...

"Our servers endured a massive DDoS attack. "

And...

Apologies to anyone who couldn't play ACII or SH5 yesterday. Servers were attacked which limited service from 2:30pm to 9pm Paris time

And...

Our servers are under attack again. Some gamers are experiencing trouble signing in. We're working on it and will keep you posted.

And...

Servers were attacked and while the servers did not go down, service was limited from 2.30pm to 9pm Paris time

So as much as you would like to make it look like Ubisoft is trying to "spin" things in their favor, I am afraid the facts just don't support it.

Pesky things, those facts.

JCC

[IanC]

Originally Posted by John Channing

So as much as you would like to make it look like Ubisoft is trying to "spin" things in their favor, I am afraid the facts just don't support it.

Pesky things, those facts.

JCC

What about the fact that Ubi said 95% of users experienced no problems? Any spin there ya think?