New patch announcement at .com

**dcd111** · 12-10-2004, 18:34

Apparently, the target date is mid-January. It also sounds like they are basically getting one run at a patch from the powers that be, so they are taking a long time to make sure they cover as much as possible.

http://p223.ezboard.com/fshoguntotal...ID=16901.topic

- dcd111

**Kraxis** · 12-10-2004, 18:41

I foresee... a... lot... of... grumbling...

**Orda Khan** · 12-10-2004, 18:47

and hardly surprising....
One run at a patch????!!!!! If this is true, what further evidence do we need to prove their contempt for their customers?

........Orda

**Maltz** · 12-10-2004, 19:03

From the post I don't think they will stop patching right here. I believe they are still willing to give 1.3 if there are still issues/complaints after 1.2. Hopefully most issues are covered already.

**Red Harvest** · 12-10-2004, 19:06

I consider this some good news and some bad...nothing surprising though. I'm glad to see them taking their time to get as much as they can patched. However, there is so much that needs to be patched that I fear it will be well nigh impossible to get it right in a single pass. I suspected they would only get one shot though...that is becoming more common in the industry.

I'm glad they made a statement on it!

Since the patch is delayed a bit I think I will make a new thread to compile a list of units that have errant or suspect stats.

I suspect that some major AI improvements will end up waiting for the traditional CA expansion pack.

**Orvis Tertia** · 12-10-2004, 18:55

I'm looking forward to mid-January! I've been pleased with the way CA has handled its patches in the past, so I expect to be pleased with the upcoming patch. All of the grumbling is, I guess, inevitable, but overall I think CA does a good job.

**Basileus** · 12-10-2004, 18:59

Ive always supported CA, by buying not complaing etc but this is just to much, release a patch now dammit and the stuff you havent been able to cover get them on a second patch. If the game was so buggy in the first place why did they release it bah.

**m4rt14n** · 12-10-2004, 19:01

More releases means more manhours to get the compilation, and multiple QA testings. Let them have their times. I mean u really expect CA to work over the holidays???

In the meantime, it gives us more time to exploit the bugs in Single Player... :P

Enslave the City Again!! Again!!! Again!!!!

**Basileus** · 12-10-2004, 19:07

Im preety sure 5 months of building up a patch means alot of man hours already?

**asilv** · 12-10-2004, 18:58

Originally Posted by Kraxis

I foresee... a... lot... of... grumbling...

Indeed, moderators at .com are going to be very busy...

Personally I'm a little disappointed too,but I guess it's better this way.

**m4rt14n** · 12-10-2004, 18:59

Heh, I wont be surprised if it gets delayed though :(

**flashbacck** · 12-10-2004, 23:58

bleh. I also wanted the patch before holiday break. It would've been nice if they'd release the patch in small increments. Ah well, whatdya going to do?