Development Update (Tournaments etc.)

[comedian2019]

I remember a long time ago. I think it was version 6. It kept crashing and if we turned the sound off, it would not crash.

Do you think that will get the tournaments to work?

[daves]

Originally Posted by comedian2019

I remember a long time ago. I think it was version 6. It kept crashing and if we turned the sound off, it would not crash.

Do you think that will get the tournaments to work?

WHAT?? Can't hear you!

[StatMan22]

Originally Posted by Thornbreaker

In some fairness, I bought 20 entirely because of tourneys and the possibility at least for Go were advertised from the get go (and still are). This distinguished it from 19.

Now, if that still arrives to this edition of the game, I have no complaints.
But, if they just delay and drop it for 21, then claims of false advertisement might carry more merit.

Yes-I wouldn't say I bought 20 entirely for Tourneys, but it was a feature that was clearly advertised and I was excited about it in March.

Both of these things are true:
-The developers have done a great job with OOTP20 and new features in PT. I will buy every version of this game at full price despite my complaints.
-It's poor form to advertise a feature before the game is released, and have that feature come 6+ months late, and frankly this is sort of a trend from OOTPD. I know development is hard and people got sick, but not really an excuse for a 6+ month delay.

[Markus Heinsohn]

Originally Posted by StatMan22

-It's poor form to advertise a feature before the game is released, and have that feature come 6+ months late, and frankly this is sort of a trend from OOTPD. I know development is hard and people got sick, but not really an excuse for a 6+ month delay.

Well, that's software development for you... things happen But, we now finally have learned our lesson, and we will never ever make estimated timetables public for future feature additions again.

[StatMan22]

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Well, that's software development for you... things happen But, we now finally have learned our lesson, and we will never ever make estimated timetables public for future feature additions again.

And this is fine! I know it stinks for you guys-you're excited about adding awesome features, you want to scream it from the rooftops. But yeah, the expectation setting can cause issues

Again, y'all have done great with the game, I hate to sound harsh. Really enjoying my time with it and can't wait to get my hands on Tournaments.

[Thornbreaker]

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Well, that's software development for you... things happen But, we now finally have learned our lesson, and we will never ever make estimated timetables public for future feature additions again.

And I don't accuse of purposeful intent. Things certainly do happen in software development. Just ask SquareEnix

[Markus Heinsohn]

Update: Company internal beta testing starts today, woohoo! If this goes well over the weekend, I will post a big update on the timeline on Monday, Oct 28.