Biggyniner Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This is funny, we're less than halfway through the pre-launch early access and 70% of the servers are full with the rest running medium-high. This tells me they have far fewer servers with far less space than is needed to finish pre-launch, much less to hold everyone once there IS a launch... You do realize they are bringing more servers up daily/increasing their capacities.... The final amount of servers you see now are nowhere near complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickTag Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Originally Posted by Kinegos This isn't a troll, and isn't exactly QQ although there is some of that involved. I just want to put it down for the record that the way this early access program has been implemented is truly one of the most poorly conceived ideas that I've ever personally encountered in over 25 years of playing video games. I've personally participated in launches of 6 other MMO games, and there is nothing in those experiences that compares to how ridiculous this process is. When you are dealing with a pre-launch even that is only for pre-order customers, after an extensive and massive beta testing period that was a huge success according to nearly all sources involved - it begs the huge question as to what is the limiting factor in the way you have chosen to roll out this game. I personally participated in the beta in a very limited way (not by choice, mind you, I just wasn't lucky enough to get a key) and was only online during the big Thanksgiving weekend test. That test was wonderful - there were a huge number of servers, and a huge population of testers. The game performance was amazing. So, EA/BW - what exactly are you afraid of? The ONLY way this should have been done is to have given ALL pre-orders (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. CE customers get 7 days, SE get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. Of course it will overload the servers and queues would ensue and all that - but that's what we all expect. Making your customers wait unknowingly with no idea how long it will be or when to expect an email is just adding insult to injury. A poor alternative would have been to send out emails with a set time and day that your access would be available. I read in the top post how you are monitoring the server performance and are rolling waves based on server performance. Are you seriously saying you have to wonder at this point if your servers can perform up to the task - when you probably still have 90% of the launch day players yet to even be able to play? That is not at all a good message to be sending at the beginning of an MMO franchise. At any rate, I love this game. I love BW. But I truly despise and am sickened by the way you chose to put your customers through so much stress for absolutely no good or justifiable reason. I truly hope you improve, because this is a very very poor way to start out. If any message gets read it should be this one This is something I hope they actually read!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antarez Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 no wave today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodenplzwate Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Wow was first mmo!!!!!!! WoW was not the first MMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintedsun Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://www.own3d.tv/#/live/42146 all the servers are light and standard, ***? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLANTEN Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Sssssh.. Bioware and EA crew are of work. - Have to wait till they return tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfrogger Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Well as much as it makes me sad that no more people will get in today, I am kind of relieved...I work 3 to midnight today so am glad that I will not miss the invite while I am working. But I guess it will be another early morning again tomorrow...lucky for me I have Wed and Thurs off So got mine in on the 14th of August so here is to hoping for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladydawny Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Originally Posted by Kinegos This isn't a troll, and isn't exactly QQ although there is some of that involved. I just want to put it down for the record that the way this early access program has been implemented is truly one of the most poorly conceived ideas that I've ever personally encountered in over 25 years of playing video games. I've personally participated in launches of 6 other MMO games, and there is nothing in those experiences that compares to how ridiculous this process is. When you are dealing with a pre-launch even that is only for pre-order customers, after an extensive and massive beta testing period that was a huge success according to nearly all sources involved - it begs the huge question as to what is the limiting factor in the way you have chosen to roll out this game. I personally participated in the beta in a very limited way (not by choice, mind you, I just wasn't lucky enough to get a key) and was only online during the big Thanksgiving weekend test. That test was wonderful - there were a huge number of servers, and a huge population of testers. The game performance was amazing. So, EA/BW - what exactly are you afraid of? The ONLY way this should have been done is to have given ALL pre-orders (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. CE customers get 7 days, SE get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. Of course it will overload the servers and queues would ensue and all that - but that's what we all expect. Making your customers wait unknowingly with no idea how long it will be or when to expect an email is just adding insult to injury. A poor alternative would have been to send out emails with a set time and day that your access would be available. I read in the top post how you are monitoring the server performance and are rolling waves based on server performance. Are you seriously saying you have to wonder at this point if your servers can perform up to the task - when you probably still have 90% of the launch day players yet to even be able to play? That is not at all a good message to be sending at the beginning of an MMO franchise. At any rate, I love this game. I love BW. But I truly despise and am sickened by the way you chose to put your customers through so much stress for absolutely no good or justifiable reason. I truly hope you improve, because this is a very very poor way to start out. Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamfish Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 @swtor Day 1 pre-realeases see about 10% of pre-orders get in. #maythefarcebewithyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudwin Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This is stupid. Open the servers please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordnyekon Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 ok, i am going to send you my monthly subscription fee in "waves". i will send you $3 a week. is that acceptable to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronTox Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 no access yet... wah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortemia Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Really disappointed how this whole *********** launch is going. Fire the idiot who came up with the "staggered access" idea. Probably the most amateurish event ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retcorp Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This isn't a troll, and isn't exactly QQ although there is some of that involved. I just want to put it down for the record that the way this early access program has been implemented is truly one of the most poorly conceived ideas that I've ever personally encountered in over 25 years of playing video games. I've personally participated in launches of 6 other MMO games, and there is nothing in those experiences that compares to how ridiculous this process is. When you are dealing with a pre-launch even that is only for pre-order customers, after an extensive and massive beta testing period that was a huge success according to nearly all sources involved - it begs the huge question as to what is the limiting factor in the way you have chosen to roll out this game. I personally participated in the beta in a very limited way (not by choice, mind you, I just wasn't lucky enough to get a key) and was only online during the big Thanksgiving weekend test. That test was wonderful - there were a huge number of servers, and a huge population of testers. The game performance was amazing. So, EA/BW - what exactly are you afraid of? The ONLY way this should have been done is to have given ALL pre-orders (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. CE customers get 7 days, SE get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. Of course it will overload the servers and queues would ensue and all that - but that's what we all expect. Making your customers wait unknowingly with no idea how long it will be or when to expect an email is just adding insult to injury. A poor alternative would have been to send out emails with a set time and day that your access would be available. I read in the top post how you are monitoring the server performance and are rolling waves based on server performance. Are you seriously saying you have to wonder at this point if your servers can perform up to the task - when you probably still have 90% of the launch day players yet to even be able to play? That is not at all a good message to be sending at the beginning of an MMO franchise. At any rate, I love this game. I love BW. But I truly despise and am sickened by the way you chose to put your customers through so much stress for absolutely no good or justifiable reason. I truly hope you improve, because this is a very very poor way to start out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontar Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Who are you people kidding, not one person who stated they are getting a refund will follow through with it, and if you do well the community is better off with out you. Bioware wins troll of the year, this post proves it. The joke really is on the morons who called in sick for a video game, then complained they didnt get into the EA when there were no guarantees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kortirion Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. Ce customers get 7 days, se get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. You'd have just as many raging and crying about queue times, server performance, and other "worst launch ever" issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CellDamage Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Originally Posted by kinegos this isn't a troll, and isn't exactly qq although there is some of that involved. I just want to put it down for the record that the way this early access program has been implemented is truly one of the most poorly conceived ideas that i've ever personally encountered in over 25 years of playing video games. I've personally participated in launches of 6 other mmo games, and there is nothing in those experiences that compares to how ridiculous this process is. When you are dealing with a pre-launch even that is only for pre-order customers, after an extensive and massive beta testing period that was a huge success according to nearly all sources involved - it begs the huge question as to what is the limiting factor in the way you have chosen to roll out this game. I personally participated in the beta in a very limited way (not by choice, mind you, i just wasn't lucky enough to get a key) and was only online during the big thanksgiving weekend test. That test was wonderful - there were a huge number of servers, and a huge population of testers. The game performance was amazing. So, ea/bw - what exactly are you afraid of? The only way this should have been done is to have given all pre-orders (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. Ce customers get 7 days, se get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. Of course it will overload the servers and queues would ensue and all that - but that's what we all expect. Making your customers wait unknowingly with no idea how long it will be or when to expect an email is just adding insult to injury. A poor alternative would have been to send out emails with a set time and day that your access would be available. I read in the top post how you are monitoring the server performance and are rolling waves based on server performance. Are you seriously saying you have to wonder at this point if your servers can perform up to the task - when you probably still have 90% of the launch day players yet to even be able to play? That is not at all a good message to be sending at the beginning of an mmo franchise. At any rate, i love this game. I love bw. But i truly despise and am sickened by the way you chose to put your customers through so much stress for absolutely no good or justifiable reason. I truly hope you improve, because this is a very very poor way to start out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghmain Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 relax people! check out: http://www.vgchartz.com/article/88591/usa-preorders-chart-10-december-2011-old-republic-nears-1-million/ if they got through July 27th... thats halfway between 10 and 9 weeks to launch. I estimate nearly half the preorders have allready been granted early access... they could very well get the rest in by tomorrow or Thursday at the latest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naebie Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Is there a legitmate reason for NOT allowing 24/7 rolling invites? not really a computer guy...just wndering if anyone could answer thanx no... not really... only half arsed reason would be they are worried that they sent out to many invites already ie they are worried that only a small amount of people they invited thus far have actually logged on (due to work and such) and dont want things to fail when they all log in at once..... but beta tests should of sorted that out and now we should be good to go... its just a fail launch... possibly the worst i've ever done in my 10+ years of mmos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIERANizKewl Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Lvl 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrak Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Originally Posted by Kinegos This isn't a troll, and isn't exactly QQ although there is some of that involved. I just want to put it down for the record that the way this early access program has been implemented is truly one of the most poorly conceived ideas that I've ever personally encountered in over 25 years of playing video games. I've personally participated in launches of 6 other MMO games, and there is nothing in those experiences that compares to how ridiculous this process is. When you are dealing with a pre-launch even that is only for pre-order customers, after an extensive and massive beta testing period that was a huge success according to nearly all sources involved - it begs the huge question as to what is the limiting factor in the way you have chosen to roll out this game. I personally participated in the beta in a very limited way (not by choice, mind you, I just wasn't lucky enough to get a key) and was only online during the big Thanksgiving weekend test. That test was wonderful - there were a huge number of servers, and a huge population of testers. The game performance was amazing. So, EA/BW - what exactly are you afraid of? The ONLY way this should have been done is to have given ALL pre-orders (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. CE customers get 7 days, SE get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. Of course it will overload the servers and queues would ensue and all that - but that's what we all expect. Making your customers wait unknowingly with no idea how long it will be or when to expect an email is just adding insult to injury. A poor alternative would have been to send out emails with a set time and day that your access would be available. I read in the top post how you are monitoring the server performance and are rolling waves based on server performance. Are you seriously saying you have to wonder at this point if your servers can perform up to the task - when you probably still have 90% of the launch day players yet to even be able to play? That is not at all a good message to be sending at the beginning of an MMO franchise. At any rate, I love this game. I love BW. But I truly despise and am sickened by the way you chose to put your customers through so much stress for absolutely no good or justifiable reason. I truly hope you improve, because this is a very very poor way to start out Edited December 13, 2011 by Skrak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictusGrey Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just keep the waves coming!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taekahn Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 no wave today *Waves at Antarez* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmasterMitri Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 THIS SAYS IT ALL!! COPY AND PASTE SO THEY GET THE MESSAGE! Originally Posted by Kinegos This isn't a troll, and isn't exactly QQ although there is some of that involved. I just want to put it down for the record that the way this early access program has been implemented is truly one of the most poorly conceived ideas that I've ever personally encountered in over 25 years of playing video games. I've personally participated in launches of 6 other MMO games, and there is nothing in those experiences that compares to how ridiculous this process is. When you are dealing with a pre-launch even that is only for pre-order customers, after an extensive and massive beta testing period that was a huge success according to nearly all sources involved - it begs the huge question as to what is the limiting factor in the way you have chosen to roll out this game. I personally participated in the beta in a very limited way (not by choice, mind you, I just wasn't lucky enough to get a key) and was only online during the big Thanksgiving weekend test. That test was wonderful - there were a huge number of servers, and a huge population of testers. The game performance was amazing. So, EA/BW - what exactly are you afraid of? The ONLY way this should have been done is to have given ALL pre-orders (perhaps separated only by level of game purchased - i.e. CE customers get 7 days, SE get 5, e.g.) access at exactly the same time. Of course it will overload the servers and queues would ensue and all that - but that's what we all expect. Making your customers wait unknowingly with no idea how long it will be or when to expect an email is just adding insult to injury. A poor alternative would have been to send out emails with a set time and day that your access would be available. I read in the top post how you are monitoring the server performance and are rolling waves based on server performance. Are you seriously saying you have to wonder at this point if your servers can perform up to the task - when you probably still have 90% of the launch day players yet to even be able to play? That is not at all a good message to be sending at the beginning of an MMO franchise. At any rate, I love this game. I love BW. But I truly despise and am sickened by the way you chose to put your customers through so much stress for absolutely no good or justifiable reason. I truly hope you improve, because this is a very very poor way to start out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gethsemane Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Im in woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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