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Dracus  5/23/08 11:48:04 AM

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Raises some doubts doesn't it?

Further looking into Beta, I noticed that the original time-line was for Summer to Autumn.  That would have been right around the corner.  Then the Beta was mentioned to be by year's end.  Seeing that there has been no announcement or status up date with Beta, and no action oriented screen-shots, it is going to be delayed further.

What I'm trying to point out is this.  Sure delays happen, hardly, if any MMO has been released on time.  Masthead should keep the community informed of the status to help sustain confidence and trust.  Otherwise doubts grow and the Darkfall belief becomes accepted.  And then Masthead can be viewed as being deceptive, and if being deceptive with this, what else could they be deceptive about?  Then there comes the spins.

And that is why...

Conservatives' pessimism is conducive to their happiness in three ways. First, they are rarely surprised -- they are right more often than not about the course of events. Second, when they are wrong they are happy to be so. Third, because pessimistic conservatives put not their faith in princes -- government -- they accept that happiness is a function of fending for oneself. They believe that happiness is an activity -- it is inseparable from the pursuit of happiness.

Joker2240  5/23/08 12:44:31 PM

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Summer has just started and people are already doubting that beta will come out. There is a lot of major events in summer.  Next week is june so a new newsletter should be released.  Also E3 is in july.  A lot of major companies wait till a major event happen to release a gameplay video.  We just have to wait.  It is after all a small company that was created in 2005.   There QOTW are answered every week on monday which are all very professionally answered and all there interviews are also.  Also  as it has been stated by someone else some companies have been developing the game before it has been announced.

Also the "normal" creation time for a game to be developed is about 4-7 years.   Yes there is a very small amount of  games that are pushing that time line. 

Also fallen earth is not full pvp.

 
Kyleran  5/23/08 12:50:58 PM

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Who cares about Earthrise, we have Fallen Earth coming out possibly this year, and it has demonstrated videos, screenshots, weekly developer updates, and is in a playable form.  Oh yeah, it's skillbased, FPS combat, and has deep crafting as well.

Oooh, good point, thanks for reminding us of another game that bears the stench of vaporware all over it.   Isn't it always about 75% complete?  But I'll grant you, they have a lot more to show for their efforts than DF has provided.

I think its a bit early to tag Earthrise with this label, but I've never believed their delivery schedule from the moment it was announced. (way too aggressive)

 

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Dracus  5/23/08 2:21:13 PM

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Well tell you what, I'll wager a bet that the next newsletter will contain no information about when the Beta will be released.  The wager will be an honored self-banned for two weeks here (no postings at this site for two-weeks).

I'm surprised that Masthead would make the effort to show up for E3.  E3 is no longer what it used to be, it is more focused with console and arcade games, not PC's.

And that is why...

Conservatives' pessimism is conducive to their happiness in three ways. First, they are rarely surprised -- they are right more often than not about the course of events. Second, when they are wrong they are happy to be so. Third, because pessimistic conservatives put not their faith in princes -- government -- they accept that happiness is a function of fending for oneself. They believe that happiness is an activity -- it is inseparable from the pursuit of happiness.

Joker2240  5/23/08 2:40:12 PM

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Masthead Studios will be participating in another Earthrise House of Commons chat Tuesday, June 10th at 4pm EST/ 9pm GMT/ 10pm CET on Stratics.com! We look forward to seeing you all there!

 

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Aragoni  5/25/08 6:41:35 PM

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Originally posted by Dracus

Well tell you what, I'll wager a bet that the next newsletter will contain no information about when the Beta will be released.  The wager will be an honored self-banned for two weeks here (no postings at this site for two-weeks).

I'm surprised that Masthead would make the effort to show up for E3.  E3 is no longer what it used to be, it is more focused with console and arcade games, not PC's.


Please stop writing in green. I want to tear my eyes out when someone is wrriting fully in a colour other then white. Your e-peen and fame won't get bigger.

 

Anyway. As someone's said before the game is way to young to be called vaporware. Give it 2 years and then maybe.

 
Dracus  5/26/08 2:17:31 AM

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Originally posted by Aragoni

 


Please stop writing in green. I want to tear my eyes out when someone is wrriting fully in a colour other then white. Your e-peen and fame won't get bigger.

 

Then file a feedback comment to the site or a report.

Let me guess, you never used a monochrome monitor before.

And that is why...

Conservatives' pessimism is conducive to their happiness in three ways. First, they are rarely surprised -- they are right more often than not about the course of events. Second, when they are wrong they are happy to be so. Third, because pessimistic conservatives put not their faith in princes -- government -- they accept that happiness is a function of fending for oneself. They believe that happiness is an activity -- it is inseparable from the pursuit of happiness.

Joker2240  5/27/08 9:09:28 AM

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Originally posted by Dracus

 

Originally posted by Aragoni

 


Please stop writing in green. I want to tear my eyes out when someone is wrriting fully in a colour other then white. Your e-peen and fame won't get bigger.

 

Then file a feedback comment to the site or a report.

 

Let me guess, you never used a monochrome monitor before.

HAHA that is great.  I am guessing you P1 phosphor being used.  That would give your screen a green color.  But cool none the less I remember using one when I was little.

 

 

Staying on topic here.  I would suggest everyone who thinks this is vapourware to attend the house of commons chat on june 10th 4pm EST/ 9pm GMT/ 10pm CET.  You people better ask some good questions I will not be there.\

Also Dracus I argee with you that there will not be anything about beta on the june newsletter so I am not making that bet with you. :P

 
volfae  5/27/08 11:20:16 PM

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As said a