No art update in this patch ?!?

frappy666 · 04-11-2007, 11:55 AM

Well, i'm desapointed in the patch of 4/11/2007...

Lots of good stuff fixed and added, but nothing major IMO.

I kinda believe or red somewhere that this one would include some art work addition like visible Helmet and new mounts (or perm ones)... guess it was in one of my dream... hehe.

So, what is the ETA on the above? any Dev can give us some clue beside.... one day?

Aegorian · 04-11-2007, 12:02 PM

art asset pushes usually come with live updates. Last I heard, they said middle of this month for the next major art push.

Regardless, are you serious? Get over it...

kohl · 04-11-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Aegorian

art asset pushes usually come with live updates. Last I heard, they said middle of this month for the next major art push.

Regardless, are you serious? Get over it...

Yes, please stop asking perfectly reasonable questions! It's not like you are paying the company a monthly fee or anything.

Aegorian · 04-11-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kohl

Yes, please stop asking perfectly reasonable questions! It's not like you are paying the company a monthly fee or anything.

if the question hadnt been answered already, then yea... by all means, have at em. Buuuuuuttttttt... it has.

frappy666 · 04-11-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Aegorian

if the question hadnt been answered already, then yea... by all means, have at em. Buuuuuuttttttt... it has.

I tough THIS was the "Live Update" but listed as a Patch, some dev said that this would be HUGE one... but it is not. Did a quick look to see if there was ever been a "Live Update" and i found one on March 6th. There so rare, it's like harvesting those Thorn Timbers... lol !

It may have been said in the midle of a Monster tread... did a quick search and did not find any relevant info.

Neatherless, i'm curious about that, will it make it's wat to the next "Live Update" and when it's scheduled.

Aegorian · 04-11-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by frappy666

I tough THIS was the "Live Update" but listed as a Patch, some dev said that this would be HUGE one... but it is not. Did a quick look to see if there was ever been a "Live Update" and i found one on March 6th. There so rare, it's like harvesting those Thorn Timbers... lol !

It may have been said in the midle of a Monster tread... did a quick search and did not find any relevant info.

Neatherless, i'm curious about that, will it make it's wat to the next "Live Update" and when it's scheduled.

hehe... this is just the result of not patching for a week and a half

This is a significant patch in many senses of the word, but it wasnt the fabled live updates. Live updates tend to include the art assets, new content, new mechanics, significant engine modifications/code fixes, etc. Think the idea is to have those once monthly. As for the art assets, I just recall a quote from Brad towards the beginning of the month that the next big push was middle of this month. Hopefully that holds true. As for what will be in it, your guess is as good as mine, but i would imagine we'll be seeing some test notes for it sometime within the next week or so *crosses fingers*

Rhayader · 04-11-2007, 12:59 PM

The chest I have on my level 20 shaman (Supplier Iraja's Chest or something similar, cannot remember) has, since this patch, a new look (a lot better, tbh)

Maybe it's an old art that has been applied to this armor piece, or it's new one. I never saw it before, tho.

Juk · 04-11-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by frappy666

Well, i'm desapointed in the patch of 4/11/2007...

Lots of good stuff fixed and added, but nothing major IMO.

I kinda believe or red somewhere that this one would include some art work addition like visible Helmet and new mounts (or perm ones)... guess it was in one of my dream... hehe.

So, what is the ETA on the above? any Dev can give us some clue beside.... one day?

1. There are usually lots of things that is minor like some art fixes that has no use being in the official notes.

2. The patch was rather big, took alot of work, and I am thankful for it.

3. Get some tissues for your tears, life has not ended, the world and VG goes marching on.

Vryce · 04-11-2007, 01:05 PM

As with everything else in video game patch land "it will be ready when it's ready". That's the official answer to any "when will it be ready" question.

Speculative answers might include "we're hoping to have it done..." or "the plan is to..." or maybe "the team is working hard to get it out in the next..."

Even if developers keep it completely ambiguous like that, they're still held to those words as if they were promises. "We're working on it right now" is the best answer they can give and the only one worth hearing. In any case, you're not going to get the answer you're really looking for so why ask the question?

As for the Live Update...you'll know it's a live update because it will be announced as such. A patch is a patch. A Live Update is a mini-event.

Chae668 · 04-11-2007, 01:18 PM

yay, more of the same

Elrar · 04-11-2007, 01:20 PM

This wasn't the art patch

That will be next week (barring any problems that crop up of course) - most likely not in the form of a Game Update, just a really big patch

Chae668 · 04-11-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Elrar

This wasn't the art patch

That will be next week (barring any problems that crop up of course) - most likely not in the form of a Game Update, just a really big patch

Hi!!

Aegorian · 04-11-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Elrar

This wasn't the art patch

That will be next week (barring any problems that crop up of course) - most likely not in the form of a Game Update, just a really big patch

any word on LU#2?

Juk · 04-11-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Elrar

This wasn't the art patch

That will be next week (barring any problems that crop up of course) - most likely not in the form of a Game Update, just a really big patch

Yeeeaaaa sure, and by "next week" you mean: Next week...hum? That's what you're really saying isn't it? And you did'nt release it this week because, what, it was not ready yet? Do you realize that this week is almost over, and next week will be upon us soon? BY THE GODS MAN! People cannot wait, you MUST RELEASE IT in the next 15 days!

We shall see...

pablo0713 · 04-11-2007, 01:55 PM

There must have been some minor art changes because my hooded cloak no longer conflicts with my shoulder pads. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! Now, I look properly cool!!

Zarahtay · 04-11-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Elrar

This wasn't the art patch

That will be next week (barring any problems that crop up of course) - most likely not in the form of a Game Update, just a really big patch

Thanks for the heads up. I have a question though. Crossing chunk lines and hiding your helmet, please dont have it reset to default settings. I might like the way the helmet looks on me and then again I may hate it. Crossing chunks lines only to reset all your settings is a real pain and Im wondering if this is a issue you might be looking into to. This goes for all things, hoods, outside lighting etc etc.

Thanks.

peppy13 · 04-18-2007, 06:37 AM

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This wasn't the art patch

That will be next week (barring any problems that crop up of course) - most likely not in the form of a Game Update, just a really big patch

This was posted by Elrar on 4/11. It is now 4/18 one week later. Where the hell is the art patch? More false/incorrect statements from Sigil is all I see here...

...And here.

http://www.silkyvenom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18780

If I'm wrong, please correct me. In fact I'd be happy if I was wrong in saying these are false statements but I haven't seen anything to show me otherwise. If there's been a delay why hasn't anything been posted about it, and why weren't these statements corrected to reflect what is really going on?

All I'm seeing is a lot of talk and no walk, and bait & switch marketing. I waited to respond to this to give the team a fair chance.

pruneboy · 04-18-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by peppy13

This was posted by Elrar on 4/11. It is now 4/18 one week later. Where the hell is the art patch? More false/incorrect statements from Sigil is all I see here...

...And here.

http://www.silkyvenom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18780

If I'm wrong, please correct me. In fact I'd be happy if I was wrong in saying these are false statements but I haven't seen anything to show me otherwise. If there's been a delay why hasn't anything been posted about it, and why weren't these statements corrected to reflect what is really going on?

All I'm seeing is a lot of talk and no walk, and bait & switch marketing. I waited to respond to this to give the team a fair chance.

The week is'nt over?

Abelian75 · 04-18-2007, 08:07 AM

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The week is'nt over?

And aside from that, he clearly said in the very sentence you quoted, "barring any problems that might come up." So no, it is not a false statement regardless.

Doesn't mean a delay isn't something one can be irritated with, of course, but was there any deception? No.

kohl · 04-18-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Abelian75

And aside from that, he clearly said in the very sentence you quoted, "barring any problems that might come up." So no, it is not a false statement regardless.

Doesn't mean a delay isn't something one can be irritated with, of course, but was there any deception? No.

Then why not just say "sorry we don't have an ETA"? Also, why couldn't Elrar pop his head in and say "we wanted to have this done this week, but X and Y came up - just wanted to let you know".