Patch No.2 - DELAYED 4/20/2010 [Master Thread] - Page 7

Faamecanic · 04-20-10, 10:32 AM

If UBI built a Sports car:

Here is your NEW SPORTS CAR. Sure looks Pretty dont it!

Oh we didnt have budget or schedule to finish the engine, so we installed 2 cycle mower engine that has a top speed of 20 mph.

But we installed the engine mounts, electrical, and fuel system for a V-12... and we know all you talented car buffs will be able to build it like we intended.

Oh and occasionally the transmission will go in reverse and crash you into a wall or other drivers. But we left the software open for modders to fix the bug that causes that..so that shouldnt be an issue.

And one more thing.... instead of a stearing wheel we welded on a metal disc to interface with. Yes yes....we know you dont like the way it looks...but hey...It works right. We made it so its easily removed and you can put on a new steering wheel with leather circumference that fits the car better.

Once the car modders get done....watch out Ferrari...we have one hot car to sell.

Wait.... why isnt anyone buying our car? Must be a niche market for this car...lets go make more console games.

I crack myself up.

04-20-10, 10:39 AM

Do yourselves a favor folks. Go out and buy a PS3 or Xbox 360 and start buying those games. They are made much better than PC games and that's where the developers and production company's focus is these days. The PC market is dead pretty much. Very few companies develop "for PC only" games anymore and most of those games are lame pixel hunt/point and click games.

I hate consoles as much as the next PC guy does, but after today, I have to be honest with myself and realize that what I want doesn't matter... It's what the rest of the world wants - and that's consoles unfortunately. So, today I'm going to go out and buy a PS3 and get my game entertainment high off on that. At least I know the games on it work and the DRM on them is light if non-existent since those types of games are next to impossible for pirates to steal.

I am not looking forward to mashing buttons and using button combos to pull off simple features that one button on a keyboard could do, but I will be able to breath easy knowing that my game will work and be considered a high priority game to the company that makes it. It's apparent to me that Silent Hunter 5 has been put on the back-burner at UBISoft because they have other "high priority" games they are working/focusing on. Most of them are console games. Time to face reality folks. Would you rather play console games on the PC where they feel sloppy and broken or on the actual console the games are developed for? I've noticed in recent years that most of the games I buy on the PC really suck. They feel sloppy, rushed, and feel like they'd be better played on a console. That's because they were developed for the console! The reviews for those games on the PC are horrible, but on the console they are rated high.

Fattysbox · 04-20-10, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Para

You have your opinion, (as do others) so if you please sir, kindly refrain from telling pepole what they should do. Thank you.

As for my opinion and my stance on telling people what they should or shouldn't do... Too bad. I'm still going to voice my opinion on what everyone SHOULD do.

Stop the bitchin' and get some reality in those heads folks. This game is broken with major issues. A patch being delayed a week or a month will only clean the surface issues at best.

The awesome modders, however, are totally in-tune on the situation and will ultimately save this game, NOT a patch from ubisoft. Ever go over to the SH5 mod section? Its amazing (and refreshing) the lack of complaining. As opposed to the main forum where every other thread is...

Lord Justice · 04-20-10, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fattysbox

As for my opinion and my stance on telling people what they should or shouldn't do... Too bad. I'm still going to voice my opinion on what everyone SHOULD do.

Stop the bitchin' and get some reality in those heads folks.

Come sir yield. If you must, shoot your ordanance of what should be!! Arc it away from my position.

robbo180265 · 04-20-10, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Para

Come sir yield. If you must, shoot your ordanance of what should be!! Arc it away from my position.

I do love your command of the English language 4Para. Whatever you write - it always makes me smile

CutMe · 04-20-10, 10:14 AM

OK guys... i know this is funny but i was thinking about this.....

MAYBE NO PATCHES AT ALL... they lied

oscar19681 · 04-20-10, 10:31 AM

Since they delayed the patch and UBI never communicates with us i was wondering what you think made the patch be delayed? More bug fixes? Adding missing stuff? Or just some stupid thing such as another language thing?

Westbroek · 04-20-10, 10:40 AM

Well, this is only going to stir up endless speculation and there's probably no way of knowing (short of Dan shining the godly light of Ubi knowledge upon us, which is probably unlikely), but I'm praying they're taking the time to fix the stadimeter.

Can you imagine how great it would be to use that thing?

Bilge_Rat · 04-20-10, 10:40 AM

could be many reasons, software is complex. A fix they put in may not work as expected, may create other bugs, beta testers may have seen a last minute issue, it may have taken more time than expected to code various fixes, etc.

since it appears to have popped up at the last minute, I am leaning more to a bug fix not working as expected or beta testers seeing a new unexpected side effect.

I worked as a beta tester before and you would be amazed how many issues are only spotted at the last minute, even with the best of intentions.

04-20-10, 10:43 AM

Probably haven't started working on it yet....

04-20-10, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin Case

Probably haven't started working on it yet....

Agreed! I bet they haven't done anything to fix the game. There's just no funds for them to fix something for free that few people find to be an enjoyable game. The game was a flop from day 1 and UBI has other "high priority" games that it's focusing on. Silent Hunter 5 is not a priority at all. I won't be surprised if the patch is just canceled flat out.

bigboywooly · 04-20-10, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

beta testers may have seen a last minute issue

Ubi has beta testers

Takao · 04-20-10, 12:02 PM

Yeah, US!

SteamWake · 04-20-10, 12:04 PM

I think they delay it just to foster forum traffic and help with the per clicks sponsers

Oh that and just to piss you off.

Seeadler · 04-20-10, 10:43 AM

The patch is so heavy and must be delivered to the Ubisoft headquarter in Paris for final testing by air cargo, but everyone know, the european air space is limited these days

04-20-10, 10:14 AM	#6
CutMe Seaman Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Big patch lie OK guys... i know this is funny but i was thinking about this..... MAYBE NO PATCHES AT ALL... they lied

04-20-10, 10:31 AM	#7
oscar19681 Admiral Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	Why delay the patch? Since they delayed the patch and UBI never communicates with us i was wondering what you think made the patch be delayed? More bug fixes? Adding missing stuff? Or just some stupid thing such as another language thing? __________________ we live we die but death does not ends it. Jim Morrison 1943-1971

04-20-10, 10:40 AM	#8
Westbroek Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA Posts: 256 Downloads: 121 Uploads: 0	Well, this is only going to stir up endless speculation and there's probably no way of knowing (short of Dan shining the godly light of Ubi knowledge upon us, which is probably unlikely), but I'm praying they're taking the time to fix the stadimeter. Can you imagine how great it would be to use that thing? __________________ .Godspeed.

04-20-10, 10:40 AM	#9
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	could be many reasons, software is complex. A fix they put in may not work as expected, may create other bugs, beta testers may have seen a last minute issue, it may have taken more time than expected to code various fixes, etc. since it appears to have popped up at the last minute, I am leaning more to a bug fix not working as expected or beta testers seeing a new unexpected side effect. I worked as a beta tester before and you would be amazed how many issues are only spotted at the last minute, even with the best of intentions. __________________

04-20-10, 12:04 PM	#14
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I think they delay it just to foster forum traffic and help with the per clicks sponsers Oh that and just to piss you off. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

04-20-10, 10:32 AM	#1
Faamecanic Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Off your Stb side with good solution Posts: 1,065 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	If UBI built a Sports car: Here is your NEW SPORTS CAR. Sure looks Pretty dont it! Oh we didnt have budget or schedule to finish the engine, so we installed 2 cycle mower engine that has a top speed of 20 mph. But we installed the engine mounts, electrical, and fuel system for a V-12... and we know all you talented car buffs will be able to build it like we intended. Oh and occasionally the transmission will go in reverse and crash you into a wall or other drivers. But we left the software open for modders to fix the bug that causes that..so that shouldnt be an issue. And one more thing.... instead of a stearing wheel we welded on a metal disc to interface with. Yes yes....we know you dont like the way it looks...but hey...It works right. We made it so its easily removed and you can put on a new steering wheel with leather circumference that fits the car better. Once the car modders get done....watch out Ferrari...we have one hot car to sell. Wait.... why isnt anyone buying our car? Must be a niche market for this car...lets go make more console games. I crack myself up.

04-20-10, 10:39 AM	#2
thorn69 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Do yourselves a favor folks. Go out and buy a PS3 or Xbox 360 and start buying those games. They are made much better than PC games and that's where the developers and production company's focus is these days. The PC market is dead pretty much. Very few companies develop "for PC only" games anymore and most of those games are lame pixel hunt/point and click games. I hate consoles as much as the next PC guy does, but after today, I have to be honest with myself and realize that what I want doesn't matter... It's what the rest of the world wants - and that's consoles unfortunately. So, today I'm going to go out and buy a PS3 and get my game entertainment high off on that. At least I know the games on it work and the DRM on them is light if non-existent since those types of games are next to impossible for pirates to steal. I am not looking forward to mashing buttons and using button combos to pull off simple features that one button on a keyboard could do, but I will be able to breath easy knowing that my game will work and be considered a high priority game to the company that makes it. It's apparent to me that Silent Hunter 5 has been put on the back-burner at UBISoft because they have other "high priority" games they are working/focusing on. Most of them are console games. Time to face reality folks. Would you rather play console games on the PC where they feel sloppy and broken or on the actual console the games are developed for? I've noticed in recent years that most of the games I buy on the PC really suck. They feel sloppy, rushed, and feel like they'd be better played on a console. That's because they were developed for the console! The reviews for those games on the PC are horrible, but on the console they are rated high.

04-20-10, 10:43 AM	#10
Justin Case Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Probably haven't started working on it yet....

04-20-10, 12:02 PM	#13
Takao Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 244 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Yeah, US!

04-20-10, 10:43 AM	#15
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	The patch is so heavy and must be delivered to the Ubisoft headquarter in Paris for final testing by air cargo, but everyone know, the european air space is limited these days __________________ -- Vapor-ware is always easier to sell because there's no limit what it can do!