Fresh stuff from sukhoi.ru (Discussion)

[Insuber]

Originally Posted by DaRat

Well, I think it's lost in translation somewhat, but B6 said "the patch will be released regardless of the development of the sequel." which could be construed to mean that there might not be a sequal at all... (Which means we'll all be flying 109Es and the Spit Ia until we all lose interest or go back to 1946!)

The message is positive, there will be a patch + there will be a sequel, independently from each other. Taking into account the modular nature of this simulator, it's also very logical that they work effectively on both fronts.
Don't worry, be happy!

[BlackSix]

Originally Posted by Insuber

The message is positive, there will be a patch + there will be a sequel, independently from each other. Taking into account the modular nature of this simulator, it's also very logical that they work effectively on both fronts.

Yes, you understood correctly. But I did not say anything about the modular structure. This question is closed before the announcement.

[5./JG27 Lehmann]

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi

No the sequel has been confirmed stop stirring the pot!!

Mate, I'm not stirring the pot. I'm voicing an unbiased interperetation of how SOME USERS might read BlackSix's post. Perhaps "Which means" should have said "Would mean". Jeez.

[BlackSix]

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi

Sorry to push it but can we expect the patch for Xmas or should we expect the patch next year?

There are some chances to make a beta version later this year. I would not wait for the final patch, but this is my personal opinion. This is not official information.

Originally Posted by kendo65

Thanks for keeping us informed BlackSix.

Have to say though that I'm more concerned about this unexplained delay (not due to coding issues or finances we have been told) than about some of the other panics that have flared on the forums in the last year.

I understand the incessant pressure from members here for news, but all too often the devs seem to end up shooting themselves in the foot by making some announcement, creating anticipation and excitement and then...squandering that excitement and enthusiasm by not handling whatever delays or difficulties are encountered very well.

The current situation is a good example. The information blackout as to the true situation probably has good reasons behind it, but as public relations it is pretty disastrous.

I realise there is an element of 'damned if they do, damned if they don't' here, but as a fan of this game it is discouraging to see good news and good will too often squandered by poor communication of the (often inevitable) difficulties encountered in developing complex software.

I feel very great pressure on this issue.
When Ilya has announced a new content patch (18 November) it was impossible to predict subsequent events.
I think now that the best solution would be total silence. Rumors - this is much worse than no information.

[Nitrous]

Ok B6

Understood

No news is good news.

[ACE-OF-ACES]

Originally Posted by BlackSix

I think now that the best solution would be total silence. Rumors - this is much worse than no information.

So true.. And this forum, like no other, generates more rumors than Paris Hilton blog!

Keep up the good work BlackSix.. And know that most of us know that you are not responsable for the rumors people generate from reading in and around what you actully said!

[kendo65]

Originally Posted by BlackSix

I feel very great pressure on this issue.
When Ilya has announced a new content patch (18 November) it was impossible to predict subsequent events.
I think now that the best solution would be total silence. Rumors - this is much worse than no information.

Understand and agree. Thanks.

[addman]

Originally Posted by BlackSix

Yes, you understood correctly. But I did not say anything about the modular structure. This question is closed before the announcement.

Interpretation time! When you say "I did not say anything about the modular structure", does that mean that the sequel may or may NOT be a stand-alone expansion to CloD and maybe even a totally separate game?

[robtek]

Quit laying the foundation of rumours!

[addman]

Originally Posted by robtek

Quit laying the foundation of rumours!

Honestly Robtek, I'm just curious.