Load/save patch confirmed for RTW

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The Shogun has confirmed that there will be a patch to fix the load/save bug for RTW. The relevant part of the msg is here:

Q. So what's happening about the patch for the load/save AI issue.

A. As I said before this will be addressed in BI and we hope to release a patch shortly after the release of the expansion. I am delighted to say that this is definitely the case and the elves that work in our test department are currently busy making shoes... no that's not it, I mean they are currently testing the patch. The patch will also provide cross version compatibility for online play. So if you don't want to buy BI you don't have to, however you should because it rocks!

http://p223.ezboard.com/fshoguntotalwarfrm7.showMessage?topicID=19529.topic

[CBR]

Good news indeed. So far it looks like Sega gives more support for Total War than EA and Activision. Lets hope it continue like this ~:cheers:


CBR

[Jochi Khan]

The Shogun has confirmed that there will be a patch to fix the load/save bug for RTW. The patch will also provide cross version compatibility for online play. So if you don't want to buy BI you don't have to, however you should because it rocks!

This is indeed an impovement (cross version compatability).

Jochi

[Puzz3D]

Good news indeed. So far it looks like Sega gives more support for Total War than EA and Activision. Lets hope it continue like this.
Yes it's definitely a shift in policy, and a welcome one. Never before has the original game been patched once the add-on was released. Activision wouldn't even pay for the VI v2.01 patch despite the "all kings die at 56" problem.

[Doug-Thompson]

The Sega buyout may turn out to be a very good thing after all. My hope is that the "Total Warrior" series will please the fast-action arcade fan, making some money for CA and allowing them to offer the "Total War" option for gamers who want to go to a more realistic level.

[Jochi Khan]

I totally agree with your comments Doug-Thompson


Jochi

[Doug-Thompson]

Thanks, Jochi. Interestingly, "Total Warrior" is coming out the same day as the "Total War" expansion pack, according to IGN.

[GaryAlex]

This is interesting to note about the patch policy between Sega and EA. Another game that I play quite frequently is Sims 2, for which there is a very large fan base, and a large modding community.

Its been a struggle without real response against EA/Maxis to get a patch for University, the first EP for Sims 2, despite the glaring bugs in the game. Its come to a point where the modding community is releasing unsupported patches for the game where EA will not spend time and money on to do as they should, to support a product they have earned huge amounts of money from.

There is a group of people, including myself that have been very verbal about this, to the point where we have stated not buying future products of EA. I am glad another company has taken over and decided to support CA's work as I have really enjoyed RTW and will most likely get the EP now.

Every game or piece of software will have bugs, its really the response to these by the developers and their company that changes the players outlook on the quality of the product.

Just my little rant ~:)

[TB666]

This is interesting to note about the patch policy between Sega and EA. Another game that I play quite frequently is Sims 2, for which there is a very large fan base, and a large modding community.

Its been a struggle without real response against EA/Maxis to get a patch for University, the first EP for Sims 2, despite the glaring bugs in the game. Its come to a point where the modding community is releasing unsupported patches for the game where EA will not spend time and money on to do as they should, to support a product they have earned huge amounts of money from.

Well my guess would be that they will fix it in the next expansion thus forcing you to buy it, it is pretty much the EA way of running things.
With EA you are lucky to get a patch at all.

[Grifman]

Thanks, Jochi. Interestingly, "Total Warrior" is coming out the same day as the "Total War" expansion pack, according to IGN.

Which is when? I don't remember seeing a date. Thanks.

Never mind, I see it below :)

[sunsmountain]

The games we play are not half what they can be. But that's what you get with capitalism! Soon, however, the system will change.

[Mongoose]

Meh. Please keep that in the back room :thumbsdown:

[Kekvit Irae]

Please keep the politics out of the Colisseum.

[tai4ji2x]

crossing my fingers...

[Viking]

Thanks, Jochi. Interestingly, "Total Warrior" is coming out the same day as the "Total War" expansion pack, according to IGN.

According to SEGA that`s not the case.. ~:handball:

[Kraxis]

Well, all can agree it is a most positive sign that there will be a patch with all the issues solved with BI. That is new. Previously we had to buy the fixes that came with the expansions. So not everything is going downwards.

And if we are lucky then Doug is right that Warrior will soak up the fight-fast crowd while the Total War series can return to a more serious note.

But if we look at the stats for the units in the demo then CA has certainly made the fights slower. All def stats are rather strong compared to their attacks. In vanilla it is far more even.

[Rodion Romanovich]

Very good news!

[Zatoichi]

Good news indeed! Now I can fit in an hour of gaming before work each morning safe in the knowledge that I'm not hamstringing the AI (just my marriage!)

[HarunTaiwan]

Glad to know that pressure from the fan base can influence their decisions.

[sik1977]

Good news indeed! Now I can fit in an hour of gaming before work each morning safe in the knowledge that I'm not hamstringing the AI (just my marriage!)

I wish there was a patch for that... ~;)