We Need Another Patch For SE IV.

solops · #1 November 28th, 2004, 10:20 PM

The game is still being sold. Given that and the support from the buying public for the game and the positive impact on reputation for support (which is already good) I think a patch fixing at least the worst of the known bugs would be both appropriate and desireable for both the public and Malfador. Remember, there are many who are seeing the SE series for the first time through SEIV Gold in the Last year, unlike those of you who frequent the forums and who have done so much to add to the game. I'd rather see that happen and wait an extra month on SEV, as would many who have bought the game recently.

Atrocities · #2 November 28th, 2004, 11:09 PM

I agree completely.

Now all we have to do is convince Aaron to spend a few hours on an update for us. $$$$$$

Makinus · #3 November 29th, 2004, 07:28 AM

the problem would be if "a few hours" are not enough to fix de bugs....

because if to "fix" some bug you would need to re-write huge chubks of code, it would be very impractical...

I notice that the majority of the bugs are related to the AI, but how can Aaron "fix" them if he need to practically re-write de AI? maybe would be a best course of action if Aaron, afeter finishing the AI coding of SEV, released a "patch" with the SEV AI "downgraded" for SEIV...

If Aaron is coding SEV in a way so SEIV bugs dont "creep" in SEV, maybe parts os SEV code, after it is finished, could be used to make a final patch for SEIV that would fix the majority of the remaining bugs...

just adding my 2 cents...

Kana · #4 November 29th, 2004, 12:23 PM

Maybe he can find someone he trusts to take over the update process for him?

Kana

Hugh Manatee · #5 November 29th, 2004, 12:34 PM

it'd be very difficult for someone to just walk in and start re-writing code, even if it was well documented, it'd be expensive too.

Rasorow · #6 November 29th, 2004, 02:54 PM

While I respect the opinion of Atrocites and others who have definately invested more into this game in time and resources then I have, I must say I don't want a patch.

Are things broken? Do the bugs exist? Yes. No doubts about it.

Should they be reported? Yes. No doubts about it.

Would I patch SEIV if a patch was released? Probably.

Would I resent the time away from SEV? Yes. (though Aaron needs to take frequent refresher breaks to keep the mind clear- I understand that)

My Point? Bugs should still be reported and then those reports used to make sure the same bugs do not occur in SEV. As great as SEIV is, I know deep in my gaming soul that SEV will be that much better and I would rather let Aaron continue with his train of thought on SEV then break modes and have to re-think in SEIV. I also would not want him to hire it out because.. point blank - I probably wouldn't pay for an update for SEIV at this point which means he would lose money and he doesn't need to do that. I want more games from him, not less because he is running low on funds.

Rasorow

Elmo · #7 December 2nd, 2004, 11:15 AM

I got way more than my moneys worth out of SE IV. Sure I'd like to see another patch, but not if SE V is delayed because of it. Since Malfador is a one man shop it's probably one or the other.