Dedicated Server files? (PC Only) - Page 141

Tufel · 04-11-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyBullets

They just keep this thread open for everyone upset with no dedicated server support to vent so they will over time deal with the choice they made. Keeps the forums clean and easier to control for them instead of locking 100 threads for the same thing.

Emotion over time fades and they know it which most post now show that the angry
customer base is comming to the conclusion that it pointless.

True, but when anyone anywhere else asks about this game I give them and ear full. Word of mouth can be brutal. GJ CM, GJ!

Lethall · 04-11-2009, 04:20 AM

It always amazes me when game companies don't run beta tests to get community feedback before releasing a game.
It would be simple to do and they would have free input with problems and ideas for improving the game and assuring a smooth, finished game on launch.
Sure there would still be some issues, but nothing like those that exist in this game.

Dragon Rising is the beta and unfortunately, gamers are paying to test this game for Codemasters.
I would be surprised if this game is ever fully fixed and finished and it will never be sustainable without a dedicated server and some form of anti cheat system.
SADS is a must for multiplayer.

Beefcake_101 · 04-11-2009, 04:59 AM

Had to LOL at some dude in America who posted in $60 cheque to DICE as a thank you gift for committing to dedicated servers - he stated that it was money he was going to spend on another game but decided not to because they announced they aren't going to support dedicated servers.

Google - 'thank you to Eddie J'.

(I can't post links).

Its such a simple formula... no dedi servers = no MP. I think we need to draw a picture and show it to the cat - cause the cat is going to get it.

Unfortunately though its all to late posting in here begging for them or holding out hope they will decide to introduce them. Codemasters is a business, they exist to generate profits for their owners not to benefit gamers.

Can anyone actually provide a business case of why it is worth them investing probably hundreds of thousands of dollars in development costs to rework the game to include anti-cheat and dedicated servers? I doubt that the introduction of dedicated servers in a month or two's time will re-generate lost sale opportunities and even if it does it won't be in the quantities that will recoup the costs.

Its a no-brainer, they made their money, now they patch it up a bit, introduce some DL campaign content for free at first then at a cost moving forward and that is the future for the game. They move the majority of the dev team onto the next project and focus on that.

RSix-Cookie · 04-11-2009, 05:20 AM

wondering wondering. no mp matches and codemasters still dont talk to the community? weeks ago now ... what a marketing manager -.-"

-=Gumz=- · 04-11-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefcake_101

Had to LOL at some dude in America who posted in $60 cheque to DICE as a thank you gift for committing to dedicated servers - he stated that it was money he was going to spend on another game but decided not to because they announced they aren't going to support dedicated servers.

Google - 'thank you to Eddie J'.

(I can't post links).

Oh that is great! Just shows you how much people care. And here is the link:
http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/

And the letter:

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/cfs-...F00_Blog01.jpg

Enzian · 04-11-2009, 04:33 PM

@Gumz

Love the way you can still see the tail on the 'y' from "Infinity Ward's".

Edit - Apparently, there's not going to be any 'lean' feature in MW2 now. "The game is not balanced for lean" according to IW. Ha ha! Remind you of another game (before anyone argues that this is offtopic material)?

BuZZarD1973 · 04-11-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lethall

It always amazes me when game companies don't run beta tests to get community feedback before releasing a game.
It would be simple to do and they would have free input with problems and ideas for improving the game and assuring a smooth, finished game on launch.
Sure there would still be some issues, but nothing like those that exist in this game.

Dragon Rising is the beta and unfortunately, gamers are paying to test this game for Codemasters.
I would be surprised if this game is ever fully fixed and finished and it will never be sustainable without a dedicated server and some form of anti cheat system.
SADS is a must for multiplayer.

If OFP: DR was beta (actually I think it was quite polished at release), the ARMA2 was pre-alpha!

Futuristic_WarMachine · 04-11-2009, 05:43 PM

I have High hopes that Dedicated servers will come in the next 3 months, going to sleep now wake me up in 3 months.

NOT!

cm. · 04-11-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuZZarD1973

If OFP: DR was beta (actually I think it was quite polished at release), the ARMA2 was pre-alpha!

That's quite true, but at least their patches were fast and substantial.

Guuudy · 04-11-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm.

That's quite true, but at least their patches were fast and substantial.

Really?

Must of just been me that had to wait nearly 2 friggin months just to finish the campaign.

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04-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#1406
Enzian Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 337	@Gumz Love the way you can still see the tail on the 'y' from "Infinity Ward's". Edit - Apparently, there's not going to be any 'lean' feature in MW2 now. "The game is not balanced for lean" according to IW. Ha ha! Remind you of another game (before anyone argues that this is offtopic material)? Last edited by Enzian; 04-11-2009 at 04:47 PM.

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Futuristic_WarMachine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North America Posts: 429	I have High hopes that Dedicated servers will come in the next 3 months, going to sleep now wake me up in 3 months. NOT! __________________ Please Fix and improve Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising for PC. We need more content and bug fixes. Optimization of engine and Lod Fixes.

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04-11-2009, 04:20 AM	#1402
Lethall Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 50	It always amazes me when game companies don't run beta tests to get community feedback before releasing a game. It would be simple to do and they would have free input with problems and ideas for improving the game and assuring a smooth, finished game on launch. Sure there would still be some issues, but nothing like those that exist in this game. Dragon Rising is the beta and unfortunately, gamers are paying to test this game for Codemasters. I would be surprised if this game is ever fully fixed and finished and it will never be sustainable without a dedicated server and some form of anti cheat system. SADS is a must for multiplayer.

04-11-2009, 04:59 AM	#1403
Beefcake_101 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Had to LOL at some dude in America who posted in $60 cheque to DICE as a thank you gift for committing to dedicated servers - he stated that it was money he was going to spend on another game but decided not to because they announced they aren't going to support dedicated servers. Google - 'thank you to Eddie J'. (I can't post links). Its such a simple formula... no dedi servers = no MP. I think we need to draw a picture and show it to the cat - cause the cat is going to get it. Unfortunately though its all to late posting in here begging for them or holding out hope they will decide to introduce them. Codemasters is a business, they exist to generate profits for their owners not to benefit gamers. Can anyone actually provide a business case of why it is worth them investing probably hundreds of thousands of dollars in development costs to rework the game to include anti-cheat and dedicated servers? I doubt that the introduction of dedicated servers in a month or two's time will re-generate lost sale opportunities and even if it does it won't be in the quantities that will recoup the costs. Its a no-brainer, they made their money, now they patch it up a bit, introduce some DL campaign content for free at first then at a cost moving forward and that is the future for the game. They move the majority of the dev team onto the next project and focus on that.