Any word on new patches?

[Alexander's Horse]

I'm particularly interested in patches to improve multiplayer.

[Azeem]

Haven't heard anything about another patch yet. Just the 1.14 for PtW.

[Inverse Icarus]

last i heard they were testing a patch, but that was a while ago.

maybe they're patching the path for the patch.

[Shr3dZ]

Once the next patch comes out, and the MP lag is fixed, I will then start actually playing online, until then...

A heads-up would be appreciated

[olaf]

Bump. Anyone from Firaxis every come here and give a heads up on upcoming patches?

olaf

[Alexander's Horse]

There must be lag at Firaxis...

[Shr3dZ]

Or maybe theyve fixed it and are playing between themselves!

[Alexander's Horse]

I'm hoping the technology will evolve to the point where people can build their own games.

[WarpStorm]

People can build their own games now. All you need is a C++ compiler (well, it doesn't have to be C++), a paint program, and maybe some animation software. And a few thousand hours.

[Coracle]

Originally posted by UberKruX
last i heard they were testing a patch, but that was a while ago.

maybe they're patching the path for the patch.

Didn't they do that last year for Civ 3 with those four patches??

[Franses]

I am very disappointed that Firaxis does not give us any clue whether there will be a new patch at all. I mean.... no patch for MP means switching to another game for me. Many MP players already are gone or are awaiting such a patch. The MP forum is almost dead (if not for my posts. ). Even those that said the MP was playable seem to have left.

I remember that somewhere in December there were rumours about a new patch but that is soooo long ago that I doubt we will ever see it. Instead Infogrames announced an "European collectors edition"???? I do not want to collect CIV games. I want to play the MP game I payed for.

Come on Firaxis. Give us some info here. Am I wasting my time or will you guys fix the game at some point in time?

[Velociryx]

Repeat after me:

A) MP is not broken.

B) If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

A + B = Do we need a patch?



-=Vel=-

[Argos65987]

Originally posted by Franses
I am very disappointed that Firaxis does not give us any clue whether there will be a new patch at all. I mean.... no patch for MP means switching to another game for me. Many MP players already are gone or are awaiting such a patch. The MP forum is almost dead (if not for my posts. ). Even those that said the MP was playable seem to have left.

I remember that somewhere in December there were rumours about a new patch but that is soooo long ago that I doubt we will ever see it. Instead Infogrames announced an "European collectors edition"???? I do not want to collect CIV games. I want to play the MP game I payed for.

Come on Firaxis. Give us some info here. Am I wasting my time or will you guys fix the game at some point in time?

December was "soooo long ago"!?! It hasn't even been a month yet. The reason that companies do not give any information regarding patches or release dates for patches is because they will be crucified if they miss the date by so much as a day. Plus, with the over-the-top criticism they receive by some, could you blame they if they take some extra time to try to address as much as possible in the next patch, rather than release several smaller fix patches?

I would safely assume by Firaxis' past actions that they will patch the game. They did for Civ3.

[Franses]

Originally posted by Argos65987
December was "soooo long ago"!?! It hasn't even been a month

You are correct. I should have added that at that time it was said to come SOON.

Originally posted by Argos65987
The reason that companies do not give any information regarding patches or release dates for patches is because they will be crucified if they miss the date by so much as a day.

But they do give release dates. And change them if needed. And many (most?) of us prefer a finished game to a game released to early so who cares if they miss the date? At least we know something.

Originally posted by Argos65987
I would safely assume by Firaxis' past actions that they will patch the game. They did for Civ3.

I do hope so Argos and it is why I am one of the few still playing MP but..... it takes a long time to deliver the MP promised on the box and that worries me a lot.

[WarpStorm]

Firaxis has been burned by giving release dates for patches before and being slammed by the fans for missing it, so they don't give them anymore. They are working on a patch for PTW, trust me. It'll be done when it's done.