quik note on optimizashun

kazumi · Mar 17, 2013

~InsaneOtaku~ said: ↑

“Normally, i would agree completely, but you're forgetting something. The fps drops are very annoying for a lot of people. A lot of OTHER people however, are suffering so badly from it that the game is just completely unplayable.

All this drama isn't just about "boo hoo, it's not running silk-smooth", it's about the fact that an "update" led to the game just not working for a good chunk of the playerbase.

On top of that, the double XP-weekend and heroic boosts right afterwards may draw more players in to test the changes, but those are absolutely HORRIBLE steps to take in terms of PR.

I believe it all comes down to this: People just want SOE to "grow a pair" and say in a "more official" way than Tweeting something: "We kinda ****** up. Here's why/how: [...] We apologize, and we promise we're working on it!".

And can you blame people? Nearly everyone is having massive issues of all kinds since this update, lots of people either can't play, or are so discouraged that they're quitting. The situation is relatively dire, not just on the forums, but also ingame. And what do people get from SOE? Little tweets and forum posts saying something along the lines of "There's a few FPS issues. Optimization will continue". That'll hardly suffice.

TL/DR, The issue at hand is much more pressing than the usual whining for nerfs and small optimizations. I light of this, all this drama may not be the best reaction, but certainly a justifiable one.”

Normally I'd be in-game to much to care about the forums. However, after 2 days of slide shows I'm tired, frustrated, and exhausted with trying to fix the issue on my end. I've spent around 6 hours testing a very large range of useroptions.ini formats, texture levels, render, ect, ect. I've tried the last 5 months of Official and beta drivers, tweaked the Nvidia control panel, optimized my memory and verified my stability in my overclock, tweaked my SSD, and the list can go on.

So yes, maybe our complaining on the forums is a bit much. I'll agree, but I'm a outfit leader, a leader of over 120 daily active members, I took up my position from my community and plan to hold it till Nov when get a new duty assignment for my job. But the fact that I'm unable to play with my members, I"m unable to enjoy a game I've supported since Phase 1 CBT, and a game I just love, upsets me. And I'll be vocal about that frustration.

SmellyCakes · Mar 17, 2013

~InsaneOtaku~ said: ↑

“Normally, i would agree completely, but you're forgetting something. The fps drops are very annoying for a lot of people. A lot of OTHER people however, are suffering so badly from it that the game is just completely unplayable.

All this drama isn't just about "boo hoo, it's not running silk-smooth", it's about the fact that an "update" led to the game just not working for a good chunk of the playerbase.

On top of that, the double XP-weekend and heroic boosts right afterwards may draw more players in to test the changes, but those are absolutely HORRIBLE steps to take in terms of PR, considering the game's current state.

I believe it all comes down to this: People just want SOE to "grow a pair" and say in a "more official" way than Tweeting something: "We kinda ****** up. Here's why/how: [...] We apologize, and we promise we're working on it!".

And can you blame people? Nearly everyone is having massive issues of all kinds since this update, lots of people either can't play, or are so discouraged that they're quitting. The situation is relatively dire, not just on the forums, but also ingame. And what do people get from SOE? Little tweets and forum posts saying something along the lines of "There's a few FPS issues. Optimization will continue". That'll hardly suffice.

TL/DR, The issue at hand is much more pressing than the usual whining for nerfs and small optimizations. I light of this, all this drama may not be the best reaction, but certainly a justifiable one.”

Well written good sir!

Fairlightfire · Mar 17, 2013

Sounds great! Nice to hear SOE actually promising optimizashnun. Thanks!

OldMaster80 · Mar 17, 2013

~InsaneOtaku~ said: ↑

“Normally, i would agree completely, but you're forgetting something. The fps drops are very annoying for a lot of people. A lot of OTHER people however, are suffering so badly from it that the game is just completely unplayable.”

I'm one of those actually. After GU04 I can drive vehicles without any problem, but as infantry my frame rate is terrible. In large bases it's almost impossible to play.
I'm sick & tired of patches screwing game performance, don't misunderstand, but I see a lot of forum fighters crying at every single change and update. This time of course players got plenty of reason to raise their voice.

Hatamoto · Mar 17, 2013

I still dont understand why they cant just roll back the ******* patch ? its not like anyone expects them to make a big fuzz about it and send out an apology mail to all members ... just roll it back and keep silent for all i care, keep posting about your private thoughts and feelings on twitter ... but please grow a pair of smedballs and roll the game back to a more functional version.

SmellyCakes · Mar 17, 2013

Hatamoto said: ↑

“I still dont understand why they cant just roll back the ******* patch ? its not like anyone expects them to make a big fuzz about it and send out an apology mail to all members ... just roll it back and keep silent for all i care, keep posting about your private thoughts and feelings on twitter ... but please grow a pair of smedballs and roll the game back to a more functional version.”

Its to save face, they are at MLG Dallas atm. Wouldn't look good for them to have to roll back a patch while trying to show MLG they can make this work.

Cryless · Mar 17, 2013

nitram1000 · Mar 17, 2013

My reaction to claims of continued 'optimisation'

Hatamoto · Mar 17, 2013

SmellyCakes said: ↑

“Its to save face, they are at MLG Dallas atm. Wouldn't look good for them to have to roll back a patch while trying to show MLG they can make this work.”

seeing as every single patch released has ****** up multiple game mechanics it seems really ******* stupid to have a patch released in time for say an MLG event. What is going on @ the SOE mothership?

Hatamoto · Mar 17, 2013

nitram1000 said: ↑

“My reaction to claims of continued 'optimisation'

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funny thing, that clip is running at about the same fps as PS2 atm

Satanam · Mar 18, 2013

Please, make this thread Sticky.

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