[GMO123]

My (totally unsolicited) opinion to the Developers is to take as much time as needed to get this game up to a more stable, playable level.

Don't give in to those who want another patch out now.

If you don't deliver a game that's more playable in the next patch or two you'll lose a lot of customers that won't come back.

If in the next update (or perhaps 2 updates) FHM is an enjoyable, playable and stable game then most or all of the complaining will be forgotten.

So it's important that the next patch is accepted by most of your customers as being what they want.

Unfortunately the first view of this game was below expectations but if you can create something that lives up to expectations, people will be playing the game and forget their grumbling.

That's why it's important to take your time, prioritize (you can't deliver all the 'bells and whistles' in the first year so deliver only what you promised), test it thoroughly and only then release the next patch.

This might take many weeks or longer but don't rush it. Take all the time that you need. Do not give another date for when the next patch will be available because that will only cause undue stress to you and a possible release of the next patch before it's actually ready.

Only release it when you know it will be accepted as being a game worthy of its cost.

Give weekly updates (status reports) but make it very general until you're sure you have something solid to announce. Status reports keep people happy even if all you have to report is that you're still working on it.

I've worked in the software industry so I know what it's like.

Under promise and over deliver.

Good luck.