[BUG] Hotfix 02.13.12 – Fixed a bug where jump jet cert progression would not properly advance

JJ5 was the same height as I've seen in videos, as well as the same pre-hotfix, finally got JJ6 today and I'm quite happy with that.

I advanced from JJ3 to JJ5 and I must say Im more than a bit underwhelmed. Can't see how JJ5->JJ6 could make much difference either ?

I was at JJ5 prepatch. Once I logged in, it felt like a massive nerf. I could barely get up to areas where I had no problems getting to before. I was forced to buy JJ6 in order to get back to pre-patch status. Overall, it is a definite nerf - regardless what they say! They stole 500 certs from me, but to be honest, it doesn't really matter since I don't know on what to spend them anyways.

This is interesting since it suggests the skills are indeed spaced out correctly and instead its a multiplier missing, a bit like the messed up sensitivity (its out by x100 or two decimals).

I just got my JJ6 last night and I went out and tried it right away... I feel like the capacity is higher (I can generally make it higher than i did with JJ5) but the regeneration feels much worse to me! I used to hop in the air with JJ5 and make it pretty far distances because I could regen some in between the bursts... If I try them now I run out of fuel LONG before I did before I upgraded!

I tested at warpgate from the stairs of the center top door. JJ1 would generally make me fall through a gap down to the first floor where all the air/ground vehicle terminals are at. JJ2 got me noticeably further, but another character with JJ4 seemed to get about the same distance. Haven't noticed any difference between 2 and 4 post patch.

Yaay, imaginary fix for imaginary bug!

Oh look, I can do this too! It's so much more fun, thank you.

Hell. Maybe there is no bug. Maybe the boost you get from raising levels is "Working as Intended" [(TM) SOE 1999] and the fact that any boost you are getting is negligible was what they wanted and maybe even what the numbers dictate should happen.

If it is then it's kinda ****** though. I'd rather have rank one be a little worse than it is currently and there be a noticeable bonus every time you advance it than have level 2 be functionally the same as level 5. (Can't speak to 6 as I haven't gotten that yet)

you are doing it qrong

well whatever, i was refereing to the promised 60% recharge which is not there and therefore far of beeing imginary.

Perhaps. How I see it:
Stages of (this) Bug Awareness:

Variant 1: Responsible player (1% of local populus)
Stage 1) Hmm, after several upgrades I'm noticing no effect, perhaps it's bugged?
Stage 2) Yep, I've tested it several times on different characters with stop-watch, analyzing a video recording I made. I've concluded that upgrades do not give me 40 and 60, instead they give X and Y. I'm gonna file a ticket and patiently wait for the fix.
Stage 3) In the meantime, create a forum thread, sharing my thoughts.

Variant 2: Average player (99% of local populus)
Stage 1) Holy ****, this guy on forums says our JJ upgrades are bugged!He says that difference is so small that it can be noticed only in slow motion with stop-watch in hand, but I'm gonna believe him. **** SOE! Also, I believe in Flying Macaroni Monster.
Stage 2) Whine on forums
Stage 3) Create numerous threads in LA forum demanding action from SOE, while waging a holy war against those who don't believe in bug's existence.

I respect variant 1. I hold no respect for variant 2, and believe that majority of people here belong to this variant.
Only a few people actually tested this bug, the rest is just moving along with the herd, enjoying being able to join against common enemy.

I haven't noticed a difference in max height, but the recharge has absolutely improved. With proper burn I can get way more horizontal travel with the default jets now because it actually recharges quicker

I didn't use a stop watch. I'll admit that I wasn't that thorough. I did the same test Paqu used in his video. At level two I could see over the high skypad at the warp gate but couldn't make it on top. At level 5 I could see over the skypad at the warp gate but couldn't make it on top. Was i getting higher? Maybe? If three ranks don't even gain me a body length of extra height though... man. It just isn't worth taking the certs past two. Regen is a lot harder to eyeball so I won't venture a guess as to what effect the levels have had on that.

I'd say I'm Variant 3 than
Stage 1) Sees a bug thread about jetpacks wondering if maybe it's true or not but doesn't care either way
Stage 2) Buys L3-5 and notice no difference from L2
Stage 3) Knows it's been reported so continues to aim for L6 in the meantime.

Notices, right.

Meh, I did ask myself if it was "Notices" or "Notice" at that point... Notices just kind of sounded wrong somehow.

What about those of us who know it's a bug without having to bother thorough testing, yet don't care as long as they can continue to play the game? Seriously it's not even the worst bug PS2 has.

I happen to know for sure Flying Macaroni Monster exists. I haven't seen one, but I'm pretty sure it does exist. I don't care if it doesn't though, I'm just waiting for God to fix this.

Erm I didn't mean something was grammatically wrong, I don't know English well enough to say those things.