Alpha 2 - Test 3 Postponed
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Hi everyone,
it's with great sadness that we have to announce that the start of Alpha 2 - Test 3 has been postponed to a later date due to a game-breaking server issue that came up right today.
Since the issue is particularly tricky and obscure, we aren't able to make any prediction on when we'll be able to fix it. We'd love to make it by tomorrow so you can play during the weekend, but it's more likely we'll have to launch next week.
We are going to post real-time updates on any progress we make on our Discord server and our forums.
In 1.5 years of testing, this is the first time we have to postpone the launch of a testing phase. It's a day we really hoped would never happen, and we apologize deeply for it. We know how excited many of you are for player cities. We'll make sure to compensate you for the disappointment of having to wait a few days longer.
Speaking of player cities, city claiming and joining has been re-opened and will be closed again the day before the new launch date.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best,
Jacopo (Prometheus) & the whole Dynamight Studios team
UPDATE #1 (July 17, 12.20pm CEST): we're investigating the issue with the Improbable engineers. It seems that the issue was introduced when we updated to a new version of our backend engine (SpatialOS).
UPDATE #2 (July 17, 4.30pm CEST): the improbable engineers have identified the bug in the engine and are looking into the causes.
UPDATE #3 (July 17, 5.40pm CEST): we're received a version of the engine with a fix to the issue. We've started running large scale internal tests. If all goes well, tomorrow we'll announce on what day NEXT WEEK Alpha 2 - Test 3 is going to start.
Stay tuned!
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@Prometheus well... that's why its called alpha and why you do testing! No worries, we from CoE are very ... patient. and still love you all for making the game!
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It happens, would rather have to wait a bit than for the game to be riddled with crashes throughout the play testing.
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Thank you for the update.
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Thanks for the good communication about.
Don't be sad about, that it happened, the first time is always the worst. Like the first bumb in a new car.
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We have faith in you guys to fix it asap. Would far rather delay than have it be super buggy and constantly lose connections while streaming it out to my fanbase
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@Prometheus said in Alpha 2 - Test 3 Postponed:
In 1.5 years of testing, this is the first time we have to postpone the launch of a testing phase.
well, it seems i am really unlucky to just arrive as a new player the day it happened
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@Prometheus All good! Lets just make it a 45 day test run once its ready and all is forgiven.
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No problem! I think that it's good that you all are paying attention to detail and checking for bugs. That just tells us that you are doing your job. Sure it will be worth the wait.
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No worries, you guys have done great work so far.
I'm sure things will get patched up in no time.
Everything happens for a reason!
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With newly added features this is not far from expected. But I know you all at the studio will be working hard to fix this. Don't burn yourself out. Remember it is an alpha and this is the best time for things to break.
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Hello @Prometheus it is a pity that it happened today that the server does not work
But the game runs better than it crashes more often. That would be bad for you and for the community. Head up guys you can do it.I would have been very happy to win a key and test and see the game live. You can see: D
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@Prometheus I am in it for the long haul and will be here patiently waiting when the issues get resolved. I feel for those of you having to try to fix the problem right now. You must really feel like the hounds are at the door trying to get things fix with folks sitting here waiting on you.Just remember that most people involved in a game at this stage realize that these things happen and would rather wait a bit while you work things out then have you just shove something at us that doesn't really work.
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@StormBug you tell'em sis!
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While it sucks that its being postponed,
that gives me more time to fix myself a key!You do what's needed though. I'd rather playtest something that's playable.
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rip, just happy i havent bought my alpha 2 acces yet.
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@naturegamez well, some more days would not make that difference
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Hope things get patched up soon. Good luck
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All good Prometheus and understand
