Will be interesting to see how the dx10 client work on live servers, I predict lots of issues for some whilst other will have an awesome experience. Then again funcom have in this case siad it is for testing purpose and I do understand why they want to put it live as it would generate a huge amount of feedback they won't get from test servers.
Another thing. The Testlive folks have in general quite Uber rigs. Updating live servers will give more feedback from the guys with medium hardware.
agreed this will definitely escalate the problem solving issues plaguing the DX10 client when they have more configurations on memory usage, gpu speed, bandwidth, cpu, harddrive, OS optimiations/stock settings. this will allow them to optimize the DX10 client to be not only more stable but more versatile and flexible to a persons given system.
3.4ghz Phenom II X4 965, 8GB PC12800 DDR3 GSKILL, EVGA 560GTX 2GB OC, 640GB HD SATA II, BFG 1000WATT PSU. MSI NF980-G65 TRI-SLI MOBO.
Will be interesting to see how the dx10 client work on live servers, I predict lots of issues for some whilst other will have an awesome experience. Then again funcom have in this case siad it is for testing purpose and I do understand why they want to put it live as it would generate a huge amount of feedback they won't get from test servers.
Another thing. The Testlive folks have in general quite Uber rigs. Updating live servers will give more feedback from the guys with medium hardware.
The best thing about dx10 going live will be the people with XP, I do bet we will see some XP users whine about not being able to use dx10 :P
Test live players probably have better rigs then majority since they are more interested in testing things. casual players seldom uses testlive as their playtime is limited.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC) On my radar: TSW, MO MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
The update today will not be deployed to the live servers due to some issues found during the server up tests. The update version needs to be checked first. We will of course announce the new date for the update as soon as possible.
The update today will not be deployed to the live servers due to some issues found during the server up tests. The update version needs to be checked first. We will of course announce the new date for the update as soon as possible.
I do prefer them stop potential huge issues from reaching live servers then deploy it and have it hotfixed every day for a week :P
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC) On my radar: TSW, MO MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
DX10 version going live as a "test" version ? And ppl are paying for this test ? lol... Yes this is exactly what Funcom is all about. I wonder why the hell these guys have Test servers if they can't get proper data from it regarding DX10. And then they are gonna tweak it back and forth on live servers affecting ppl that are PAYING for the product.
Disaster was awoided today tho. They couldn't even get it working on the live servers...
Seriously...
This is yet again exactly what Funcom is all about.
Excuse me .... DX10 version going live as a "test" version ? And ppl are paying for this test ? lol... Yes this is exactly what Funcom is all about. I wonder why the hell these guys have Test servers if they can't get proper data from it regarding DX10. And then they are gonna tweak it back and forth on live servers affecting ppl that are PAYING for the product. Disaster was awoided today tho. They couldn't even get it working on the live servers... Seriously... This is yet again exactly what Funcom is all about.
They are not forcing anyone to enable it. The option is there for the most daring only.
Excuse me .... DX10 version going live as a "test" version ? And ppl are paying for this test ? lol... Yes this is exactly what Funcom is all about. I wonder why the hell these guys have Test servers if they can't get proper data from it regarding DX10. And then they are gonna tweak it back and forth on live servers affecting ppl that are PAYING for the product. Disaster was awoided today tho. They couldn't even get it working on the live servers... Seriously... This is yet again exactly what Funcom is all about.
Thing is test live servers is used by a minority of players, and whilst their feedback is good, the best way to test Dx10 in a larger scale is to deploy it to live, but make people aware the version isn't the final one. The masses will now be able to test it and report all kinds of possible issues the test live crew didn't catch.
As long as the players are aware of this there is nothing stopping the players from simply not activate dx10 and wait with doing so until it is ready. So players themself can choose to either try it or simply wait for it to be done.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC) On my radar: TSW, MO MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Excuse me .... DX10 version going live as a "test" version ? And ppl are paying for this test ? lol... Yes this is exactly what Funcom is all about. I wonder why the hell these guys have Test servers if they can't get proper data from it regarding DX10. And then they are gonna tweak it back and forth on live servers affecting ppl that are PAYING for the product. Disaster was awoided today tho. They couldn't even get it working on the live servers... Seriously... This is yet again exactly what Funcom is all about.
Yeah, sounds like typical FC. Put up a buggy test ver of DX10, just for the hype, act like they've actually done something a paying customer should expect.
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
No the update was stopped for the EU servers due to issues found in the last stages
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC) On my radar: TSW, MO MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Excuse me .... DX10 version going live as a "test" version ? And ppl are paying for this test ? lol... Yes this is exactly what Funcom is all about. I wonder why the hell these guys have Test servers if they can't get proper data from it regarding DX10. And then they are gonna tweak it back and forth on live servers affecting ppl that are PAYING for the product. Disaster was awoided today tho. They couldn't even get it working on the live servers... Seriously... This is yet again exactly what Funcom is all about.
Yeah, sounds like typical FC. Put up a buggy test ver of DX10, just for the hype, act like they've actually done something a paying customer should expect.
A couple of things to note here.
DX10 is optional. No one is affected if they do not want to be affected. Second, you guys realize just like we do that scrips are not high enough to run a true Test server, thus putting out DX10 for those wanting to try it on live without loading another 25+ gigs is a smart move. The results will improve for Funcom, and they will get better data from doing this.
I understand you guys have been hurt by Funcom in a truly serious manner, but this changes nothing. The game still goes on, DX10 is still coming, and Funcom is making the effort to get a good game going that a lot of us enjoy. I hope you will eventually find a game you can enjoy just as much.
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
No the update was stopped for the EU servers due to issues found in the last stages
They really need to stop talking about Dx10 completely. The game is fun, but they are making themselves look like idiots every time they bring it up. So let's have a recap of this latest news
" They almost partially implemented some parts of their test version of dx10 on a live server for debugging, but couldn't manage to do it.. this is a feature that was supposed to launch almost a year ago".
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
No the update was stopped for the EU servers due to issues found in the last stages
They really need to stop talking about Dx10 completely. The game is fun, but they are making themselves look like idiots every time they bring it up. So let's have a recap of this latest news
" They almost partially implemented some parts of their test version of dx10 on a live server for debugging, but couldn't manage to do it.. this is a feature that was supposed to launch almost a year ago".
Seriously, they should never mention dx10 again.
While I do agree with you that Dx10 is nothing but some fancy graphic update, it is still very much important for them to make it work. Keep in mind during launch Dx10 was one of the things the former GD did speak highly about, how awesome it would be and all that kind of crap. Funcom could have scrapped Dx10, but dx10 is actually one of the reasons people left the game.
Dx10 has become since launch somewhat of a prestige issue for FC. In one way they have to do it even tho it would be better to scrap it and focus on Dx10 for the upcoming game TSW instead.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC) On my radar: TSW, MO MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Doesn't TSW use the same engine as AOC? Then it does make sense that they are testing it on AOC and would want all the AOC players giving feedback. My computer is on the low side, I probably won't be using it at all.
Doesn't TSW use the same engine as AOC? Then it does make sense that they are testing it on AOC and would want all the AOC players giving feedback. My computer is on the low side, I probably won't be using it at all.
It does yes, so testing dx10 on AoC is a good thing for FC for TSW.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC) On my radar: TSW, MO MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
The TEST version of an UNOPTIMIZED DX 10 client did not hit the live servers the day it was promised, just 10 months after it was stated that on the box that the OPTIMIZED version would be in AoC?
I'm shocked and amazed, there was no way anyone could have seen this one coming, could they? Funcom even got the server mergers right on the second deadline.
EDIT: wonder why they locked the other post about this failure, when this post is no longer current.
The TEST version of an UNOPTIMIZED DX 10 client did not hit the live servers the day it was promised, just 10 months after it was stated that on the box that the OPTIMIZED version would be in AoC? I'm shocked and amazed, there was no way anyone could have seen this one coming, could they? Funcom even got the server mergers right on the second deadline. EDIT: wonder why they locked the other post about this failure, when this post is no longer current.
The things we need to keep in mind are
-No other MMO has 100% compliance for DX10, so Funcom is already in unique territory.
-DX10 is NOT Funcoms technology, but Microsoft's. Thus Funcom is trying to work with code that is not theirs and integrating it into their own code.
-Why release code when it is causing issues, and who knows what the real issues are?
Again, as someone else stated, Funcom is getting their act together thanks to Craig and not releasing code that could cause further problems. I do not care if it takes 10 months or 10 years,
So, today even though the DX10 client was NOT released, it still is a triumph that they did not release buggy code. I will take that anyday.
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Another thing. The Testlive folks have in general quite Uber rigs. Updating live servers will give more feedback from the guys with medium hardware.
agreed this will definitely escalate the problem solving issues plaguing the DX10 client when they have more configurations on memory usage, gpu speed, bandwidth, cpu, harddrive, OS optimiations/stock settings. this will allow them to optimize the DX10 client to be not only more stable but more versatile and flexible to a persons given system.
3.4ghz Phenom II X4 965, 8GB PC12800 DDR3 GSKILL, EVGA 560GTX 2GB OC, 640GB HD SATA II, BFG 1000WATT PSU. MSI NF980-G65 TRI-SLI MOBO.
Another thing. The Testlive folks have in general quite Uber rigs. Updating live servers will give more feedback from the guys with medium hardware.
The best thing about dx10 going live will be the people with XP, I do bet we will see some XP users whine about not being able to use dx10 :P
Test live players probably have better rigs then majority since they are more interested in testing things. casual players seldom uses testlive as their playtime is limited.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC)
On my radar: TSW, MO
MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside
MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
The update today will not be deployed to the live servers due to some issues found during the server up tests. The update version needs to be checked first. We will of course announce the new date for the update as soon as possible.
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Yup just appeared as we patiently waited for for DX10 update to be applied, now it seems downtime extended to 'put it back the way it was'.
We will of course await the announcement of the DX10 update with baited breath.
I do prefer them stop potential huge issues from reaching live servers then deploy it and have it hotfixed every day for a week :P
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC)
On my radar: TSW, MO
MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside
MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Actually it is called "News" and I did it for free. What is your excuse and who is paying you?
Excuse me ....
DX10 version going live as a "test" version ? And ppl are paying for this test ? lol... Yes this is exactly what Funcom is all about. I wonder why the hell these guys have Test servers if they can't get proper data from it regarding DX10. And then they are gonna tweak it back and forth on live servers affecting ppl that are PAYING for the product.
Disaster was awoided today tho. They couldn't even get it working on the live servers...
Seriously...
This is yet again exactly what Funcom is all about.
They are not forcing anyone to enable it. The option is there for the most daring only.
Thing is test live servers is used by a minority of players, and whilst their feedback is good, the best way to test Dx10 in a larger scale is to deploy it to live, but make people aware the version isn't the final one. The masses will now be able to test it and report all kinds of possible issues the test live crew didn't catch.
As long as the players are aware of this there is nothing stopping the players from simply not activate dx10 and wait with doing so until it is ready. So players themself can choose to either try it or simply wait for it to be done.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC)
On my radar: TSW, MO
MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside
MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
EU servers are now back online.
Dang in a few more years i may give it a second try...
Yeah, sounds like typical FC. Put up a buggy test ver of DX10, just for the hype, act like they've actually done something a paying customer should expect.
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
No the update was stopped for the EU servers due to issues found in the last stages
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC)
On my radar: TSW, MO
MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside
MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Yeah, sounds like typical FC. Put up a buggy test ver of DX10, just for the hype, act like they've actually done something a paying customer should expect.
A couple of things to note here.
DX10 is optional. No one is affected if they do not want to be affected. Second, you guys realize just like we do that scrips are not high enough to run a true Test server, thus putting out DX10 for those wanting to try it on live without loading another 25+ gigs is a smart move. The results will improve for Funcom, and they will get better data from doing this.
I understand you guys have been hurt by Funcom in a truly serious manner, but this changes nothing. The game still goes on, DX10 is still coming, and Funcom is making the effort to get a good game going that a lot of us enjoy. I hope you will eventually find a game you can enjoy just as much.
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
No the update was stopped for the EU servers due to issues found in the last stages
They really need to stop talking about Dx10 completely. The game is fun, but they are making themselves look like idiots every time they bring it up. So let's have a recap of this latest news
" They almost partially implemented some parts of their test version of dx10 on a live server for debugging, but couldn't manage to do it.. this is a feature that was supposed to launch almost a year ago".
Seriously, they should never mention dx10 again.
LMAO, delayed again, anyone surprised here ?
Wait...did the EU servers get the update today then?
Thanks
No the update was stopped for the EU servers due to issues found in the last stages
They really need to stop talking about Dx10 completely. The game is fun, but they are making themselves look like idiots every time they bring it up. So let's have a recap of this latest news
" They almost partially implemented some parts of their test version of dx10 on a live server for debugging, but couldn't manage to do it.. this is a feature that was supposed to launch almost a year ago".
Seriously, they should never mention dx10 again.
While I do agree with you that Dx10 is nothing but some fancy graphic update, it is still very much important for them to make it work. Keep in mind during launch Dx10 was one of the things the former GD did speak highly about, how awesome it would be and all that kind of crap. Funcom could have scrapped Dx10, but dx10 is actually one of the reasons people left the game.
Dx10 has become since launch somewhat of a prestige issue for FC. In one way they have to do it even tho it would be better to scrap it and focus on Dx10 for the upcoming game TSW instead.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC)
On my radar: TSW, MO
MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside
MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Doesn't TSW use the same engine as AOC? Then it does make sense that they are testing it on AOC and would want all the AOC players giving feedback. My computer is on the low side, I probably won't be using it at all.
It does yes, so testing dx10 on AoC is a good thing for FC for TSW.
Playing: Battlefield - Bad company (Xbox360) Arma2, DFO (PC)
On my radar: TSW, MO
MMO's played: SWG (pre cu/cu), WoW, AoC, WAR, DFO, Planetside
MMO's that I have tested: Lotro, L2, Aion, Ryzom
Are you serious? I mean that's what they told us when 1.4 was coming this is getting funny.
*Get's a BIG bowl of popcorn*
Now this is going to get hilarious here the next coming days
The TEST version of an UNOPTIMIZED DX 10 client did not hit the live servers the day it was promised, just 10 months after it was stated that on the box that the OPTIMIZED version would be in AoC?
I'm shocked and amazed, there was no way anyone could have seen this one coming, could they? Funcom even got the server mergers right on the second deadline.
EDIT: wonder why they locked the other post about this failure, when this post is no longer current.
Funcom has reviewed all of its assets relevant for
impairment testing. This process has led to
recognition of an impairment loss of around
3,1 MUSD for Age of Conan due to a decrease in
numbers of subscribers for the game. Funcom Q4 10 report.
http://forums.ageofconan.com/showpost.php?p=2926123&postcount=7 500 mains/alts on Tyranny in past 30 days - instead of merge servers let's open a new PvP server, again! http://forums-eu.ageofconan.com/showthread.php?t=106427
The things we need to keep in mind are
-No other MMO has 100% compliance for DX10, so Funcom is already in unique territory.
-DX10 is NOT Funcoms technology, but Microsoft's. Thus Funcom is trying to work with code that is not theirs and integrating it into their own code.
-Why release code when it is causing issues, and who knows what the real issues are?
Again, as someone else stated, Funcom is getting their act together thanks to Craig and not releasing code that could cause further problems. I do not care if it takes 10 months or 10 years,
So, today even though the DX10 client was NOT released, it still is a triumph that they did not release buggy code. I will take that anyday.
Cheers
It seems the patch will hit the live servers tomorrow (25th)
The EU servers will come down for an Update (1.04.5) on Wednesday, 25th March at 06:00 GMT. The downtime is scheduled to last around 6 hours.
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http://forums-eu.ageofconan.com/showthread.php?p=1243337#post1243337