Letter of JEFF BRIGGS to the CIV COMMUNITY

[MarkG]

Just got the following letter from Firaxis to the Civ Community

Hi Everyone.

As you all know, Civilization III: Play The World was released a couple of weeks ago and we quickly became aware, thanks to feedback from many of you, that there are connectivity and lag issues with the internet multiplayer component. I want to update you on how we’re addressing these issues and let you know that we are working diligently to remedy the situation, and that we will see it through. A patch for Play the World is now being tested and we will announce its availability very soon.

The patch we are testing addresses issues related to internet play including, fixes to the matchmaking process via GameSpy Arcade, improvements to overall game speed, fixes for lag issues and “player-drop” crashes, and the addition of Direct IP support.

We appreciate all the positive feedback we’ve received concerning PTW’s single-player features. We’ve also heard from many people who are having great multiplayer experiences using their LANs. We are doing everything we can to ensure that the Play The World internet experience is every bit as fun and reliable.

We certainly regret that PTW’s debut was less than what people have come to expect from Firaxis Games. I want you all to know that Firaxis is thoroughly committed to making great games and to supporting Civilization III: PTW and fixing the outstanding issues as soon as we can. We appreciate your helpful feedback and continued patience.

Best,

Jeff Briggs
President and CEO
FIRAXIS Games

[Wittlich]

Good to hear that they're keeping us informed. Thanks Markos.

[asleepathewheel]

Great to hear something out of Firaxis.

[FrustratedPoet]

Re: Letter of JEFF BRIGGS to the CIV COMMUNITY

Originally posted by MarkG

We certainly regret that PTW’s debut was less than what people have come to expect from Firaxis Games.

Sadly the issues surrounding the launch of PTW are exactly what some people have come to expect from Firaxis.

[alva]

Maybe,
but this too

I want you all to know that Firaxis is thoroughly committed to making great games and to supporting Civilization III: PTW and fixing the outstanding issues as soon as we can.

thanks for the info anyhow

[Tuberski]

If it goes like the others, the patch should be out Friday.

ACK!

[Alex]

Well, something is better than nothing.

[Alexander's Horse]

Oh I really hope they can make it work

I'm onto like my 7,000th game of civ 2mp

[HappySunShine]

If it goes like the others the release of the patch will be followed by the announcement of another patch in the works.

[notyoueither]

Gee. I hope so. We, the players, got some good features included over the course of the voyage to 1.29

[vmxa1]

I just want them to give us a complete run down of what is addressed in the patch.

[ixnay]

Excellent.

[Chronus]

To demonstrate our commitment to quality and to prevent further frustrations, we will not release this update until our quality assurance has fully and completely tested it.

Was it only partially tested the last time?

We, the players, got some good features included over the course of the voyage to 1.29

Agreed!

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by Chronus

To demonstrate our commitment to quality and to prevent further frustrations, we will not release this update until our quality assurance has fully and completely tested it.

Was it only partially tested the last time?

What are you quoting?

Until I see a Firaxian own up to that, I will keep in mind that it came through (from?) Infogrames.

[Rasbelin]

Great news.

Thanks for posting it, Markos!