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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Richard:
I can't get into why he has been quiet lately but it is good for him and for the future of Malfador to be sure http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif.
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Way to squelch the rumors Richard... lol http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/ima...s/rolleyes.gif

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Well let me just put it this way it will mean Aaron will have more time to devote to finishing the patching for SE4 and will also mean he will have more time to work on future projects http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif.

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Sarge is coming...

Richard Arnesen
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Shrapnel Games
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I did hear a rumour that Aaron was going to be taking a 15-minute break from doing future patches in order to have a cup of coffee. Anyone able to confirm this?

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Richard:
Well let me just put it this way it will mean Aaron will have more time to devote to finishing the patching for SE4 and will also mean he will have more time to work on future projects http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif.

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And I hope some more time for himself to relax. He really earned it! http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Let the poor guy take a break for a week or more. After all the work he's done he deserves it. He has given more support to this game than any number of companies, designers, or programers for any other game.

Its a rest well deserved


just some ideas Mac

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A quick reply to Erhardt earlier on:

I'm pretty certain everyone here fully appreciates how much work Aaron has done adding extra features for us and generally doing things that no-one else does. I think the reason everyone is always asking for more is because typically Aaron actually DOES it! That's one of the biggest reasons I'm so impressed with the game, because it keeps getting better.

That's also why most of what I propose is in the "make it in an add-on" vein -- because I'm _quite_ willing to pay for an add-on, because it'd be good, and because he deserves it!

I agree all the suggestions can come across as ingratitude, but I don't think that's the case at all -- just overzealous fans. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

--Chesh

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There's an official announcement on Malfadors site saying the next patch will be out in a few weeks:

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Just wanted to let you all know that we’re hard at work on the next patch. We hope to have it ready within the next couple of weeks. If you have any outstanding items you think should be included, feel free to email us.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mark Pavlou:
I did hear a rumour that Aaron was going to be taking a 15-minute break from doing future patches in order to have a cup of coffee. Anyone able to confirm this? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I also heard he's actually stopping to eat from time to time as well. Is this true?

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I'd add HPS Simulations to the list, particuarly for their Tigers on the Prowl series, which went about 30 patches before a new Version for sale (3 times), with many new features and fixes per patch, etc.

PvK

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pathfinder:
I'll throw my 2cents in. Only this game and one other (Combat Mission) have shown this kind of dedication and customer support. Unless one of those big jerks can do this (and I doubt they would/could) my hard earned $$ go to Aaron/Malfador/Shrapnel and Battlefront/Big Time.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> I also heard he's actually stopping to eat from time to time as well. Is this true? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well if it is true, he's breaking the contract. It was explicitly stated that he was not permitted solid foods until patch 7.45 was completed.
The drip feed should be more than enough, it's peanut butter flavoured so don't say we never give him anything.

(I am in no way affiliated with shrapnel or MM and any strategy or contractual changes arising from this post are not my responsibility..... Sorry Aaron.)