What does it take to get an update on 1.1 around here?

Total Coelo · 06-13-2011, 09:32 PM

Last update from Palli was on June 5th...it's June 13th now...what do we have to do to get an update?

Us paid beta-testers deserve better than this.

spleen1015 · 06-13-2011, 09:43 PM

Have you tried sacrificing a chicken?

revcarte · 06-13-2011, 09:55 PM

agree....the suspense is killing me.

JimboJones · 06-13-2011, 10:18 PM

Patience?

Total Coelo · 06-13-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimboJones

Patience?

Considering it's eight days since the last update...

I don't think it's lacking in patience to be disappointed at the lack of communication here. Especially for a game--and the low price is NOT an excuse--that was released with game-killing bugs where it NEVER should have seen the light of day in that condition.

megamanmatt · 06-14-2011, 05:57 AM

Holy Crap! Eight WHOLE days?! Must be the end of the world!!!

Raz Algool · 06-14-2011, 07:09 AM

Sorry if you think the game is 'crappy'. I don't agree. Yes it has bugs, but it's still a total blast to play. I'm thrilled to have it and will be even more thrilled whenever the update comes out, but in the meanwhile, life is good.

Sebastian Palkowski · 06-14-2011, 08:17 AM

To be honest, I took a few days of from reading the boards and get some work done.

Adding In-Game Purchase of historical seasons takes longer then expected as it has to be coded from the ground up + I have to create over 100 seasons for iOOTP + editing the descriptions for every year + generate Bundles of 10 seasons under a theme + beta testing all the new stuff and bug fixes. I guess you get the point why I was a little more silent the last few days.

But to give you an update:

All new baseball (or OOTP relevant) features are done and tested. Game Center works and is almost tested. In-App purchase is done from a technical standpoint (so you can select which seasons to buy and receive them in-game) but the screens need a finishing touch and I have to generate all the seasons one by one.

So what is next on our list?

I will start a poll today so you can vote for the initial bundles that are included with the 1.1.0 update. I want to get the update into Apple hands in the next 7-10 days but that depends how smooth the beta testing goes (right now most beta tester are tied up with the final OOTP12 beta testing and so is our graphics guy).

@ Total Coelo: would you mind giving me a list of the "game-killing bugs", so I can make sure to fix them all? Thanks!

megamanmatt · 06-14-2011, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palli

@ Total Coelo: would you mind giving me a list of the "game-killing bugs", so I can make sure to fix them all? Thanks!

Oh this ought to be good.

JayWigley · 06-14-2011, 09:30 AM

Thank you for taking the time to give us such a thorough update. You could have just said, "Wait for it--it will be worth it" or something. . .

I'm excited to get to vote for the seasons to roll out, and to learn that "all" seasons will eventually be available still.

I'd still like to suggest that you accept volunteers to help with the historical seasons--even writing descriptions of past seasons could be done quickly if you do a little crowdsourcing.

RPage · 06-14-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Total Coelo

Considering it's eight days since the last update...

I don't think it's lacking in patience to be disappointed at the lack of communication here. Especially for a game--and the low price is NOT an excuse--that was released with game-killing bugs where it NEVER should have seen the light of day in that condition.

I purchased the same day as release. I play almost everyday. I have not had one game-killing bug. I have not had one lock up of the game. I totally agree that you should list these bugs and not just rant. If you want to help then show a list.

phillupi · 06-14-2011, 05:49 PM

I agree. Great app. Great price. Great communication. No crashes. Keep up the good work.

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Sebastian Palkowski · 06-14-2011, 06:13 PM

I will be around much more often now, as the programming part of the update is almost done. But if I post a lot I lose that time for working and when private stuff and/or illness cuts your time you have to concentrate on one thing.

I will write a Road to (Update-)Release article after the patch is submitted to Apple, focusing on the new features.

phillupi · 06-14-2011, 06:21 PM

Can we get some insight to what's changed in the update besides adding teams?
I'm still hoping we will see defense strategy on screen. For example infield in, corners in, etc. I need to know what they are doing when I'm batting.
Or if room is not available maybe ability to hit infield or outfield while batting and button is highlighted as to what position they are in.
Also if you need any more beta testers I'm available. I don't think I missed playing one day since I downloaded and no crashes yet. Running iPhone 4 with max storage. AT&T if that matters.

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damientheomen3 · 06-14-2011, 07:57 PM

Considering we see top apps like Pocket God and Angry Birds go months between updates, complaining about 8 days is a little silly.

Husky51 · 06-14-2011, 10:01 PM

I really liked the way you bundled the seasons--much different than I expected. Very Creative. I hope people vote early (too bad it can't be often).

06-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#1
Total Coelo Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 118	What does it take to get an update on 1.1 around here? Last update from Palli was on June 5th...it's June 13th now...what do we have to do to get an update? Us paid beta-testers deserve better than this.

06-13-2011, 09:55 PM	#3
revcarte Major Leagues Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 359	agree agree....the suspense is killing me.

06-14-2011, 05:57 AM	#6
megamanmatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeville, Minnesota Posts: 2,416	Holy Crap! Eight WHOLE days?! Must be the end of the world!!! __________________ "The Minneapolis Lakers moved to Los Angeles, where there are no lakes; The Oilers moved to Tennessee where there is no oil; the Jazz moved to Salt Lake City where they don't allow music; The Oakland Raiders moved to Los Angeles and then back to Oakland, no one in Los Angeles seemed to notice." Note to self: Princess Kenny was really off-putting.

06-14-2011, 08:17 AM	#8
Sebastian Palkowski Developer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 5,590	To be honest, I took a few days of from reading the boards and get some work done. Adding In-Game Purchase of historical seasons takes longer then expected as it has to be coded from the ground up + I have to create over 100 seasons for iOOTP + editing the descriptions for every year + generate Bundles of 10 seasons under a theme + beta testing all the new stuff and bug fixes. I guess you get the point why I was a little more silent the last few days. But to give you an update: All new baseball (or OOTP relevant) features are done and tested. Game Center works and is almost tested. In-App purchase is done from a technical standpoint (so you can select which seasons to buy and receive them in-game) but the screens need a finishing touch and I have to generate all the seasons one by one. So what is next on our list? I will start a poll today so you can vote for the initial bundles that are included with the 1.1.0 update. I want to get the update into Apple hands in the next 7-10 days but that depends how smooth the beta testing goes (right now most beta tester are tied up with the final OOTP12 beta testing and so is our graphics guy). @ Total Coelo: would you mind giving me a list of the "game-killing bugs", so I can make sure to fix them all? Thanks! __________________ Buy Franchise Hockey Manager

06-14-2011, 06:13 PM	#13
Sebastian Palkowski Developer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 5,590	I will be around much more often now, as the programming part of the update is almost done. But if I post a lot I lose that time for working and when private stuff and/or illness cuts your time you have to concentrate on one thing. I will write a Road to (Update-)Release article after the patch is submitted to Apple, focusing on the new features. __________________ Buy Franchise Hockey Manager

06-13-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,009	Have you tried sacrificing a chicken?

06-13-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
JimboJones Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 210	Patience?

06-14-2011, 07:09 AM	#7
Raz Algool Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 37	Sorry if you think the game is 'crappy'. I don't agree. Yes it has bugs, but it's still a total blast to play. I'm thrilled to have it and will be even more thrilled whenever the update comes out, but in the meanwhile, life is good.

06-14-2011, 09:30 AM	#10
JayWigley Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 129	Thank you for taking the time to give us such a thorough update. You could have just said, "Wait for it--it will be worth it" or something. . . I'm excited to get to vote for the seasons to roll out, and to learn that "all" seasons will eventually be available still. I'd still like to suggest that you accept volunteers to help with the historical seasons--even writing descriptions of past seasons could be done quickly if you do a little crowdsourcing.

06-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#12
phillupi All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 814	I agree. Great app. Great price. Great communication. No crashes. Keep up the good work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-14-2011, 06:21 PM	#14
phillupi All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 814	Can we get some insight to what's changed in the update besides adding teams? I'm still hoping we will see defense strategy on screen. For example infield in, corners in, etc. I need to know what they are doing when I'm batting. Or if room is not available maybe ability to hit infield or outfield while batting and button is highlighted as to what position they are in. Also if you need any more beta testers I'm available. I don't think I missed playing one day since I downloaded and no crashes yet. Running iPhone 4 with max storage. AT&T if that matters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-14-2011, 10:01 PM	#16
Husky51 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 198	I really liked the way you bundled the seasons--much different than I expected. Very Creative. I hope people vote early (too bad it can't be often).