DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 before i get flamed BIOWARE this has to be addressed being a European player im going to throw a few numbers out there 8 hour maintenance 8AM TILL 4PM once a week is 4x8 hours a month that's 32 hours a month over the year that's 16 days we lose out on not accounting for any other maintenance you will do ....and you decide to do this during the day will we get them 16 days refunded no i think not i understand this work has to be done but pls pls pls split American and European down times so at least everyone gets a fair crack at the whip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Karsk Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) Yes 8 hours over a tiny patch we in the EU have to pay for with our gaming time while the players in the US is asleep and can wake up to servers ready to play. Edited December 31, 2011 by Lord_Karsk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormey Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 How is the maintenance hitting you while you're at work/school such a big problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archannon Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) How is the maintenance hitting you while you're at work/school such a big problem? Sorry, but this maintenance lasts until 5PM and for some it even lasts to 6 or 7 PM depending on the time zone. That's not school/work times anymore. Not to mention (and this really is the biggest thing) it could be extended. And let's face it, that chance is very reasonable. And once the maintenance is even extended by a small amount of time, it cuts right into EU prime time. Edit: Forgot, also: there's a big topic in this regards already http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=78385&page=75 Easier to consolidate and spam that tbh. Edited December 31, 2011 by Archannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 why do you assume everyone is at work or school i assume your american...some of us work nights or cant work you know what they say about assumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Karsk Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) How is the maintenance hitting you while you're at work/school such a big problem? Did you even think about all those who work late/nights dont work etcetc..... But i guess if this was US hours there would be a whine storm on these forums. Edited December 31, 2011 by Sejia rude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imariel Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 How is the maintenance hitting you while you're at work/school such a big problem? Holidays. Think twice please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormey Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) why do you assume everyone is at work or school i assume your american...some of us work nights or cant work you know what they say about assumption Indeed i do, I'm an Aussie. So much for your assumption, huh? BTW the timing for us is even worse, deal with it. Holidays. Think twice please. I work over the holidays, so does everyone in my family and all my friends. Must be a sweet job you got. Edited December 31, 2011 by Cormey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandrago Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Indeed i do, I'm an Aussie. So much for your assumption, huh? BTW the timing for us is even worse, deal with it. I work over the holidays, so does everyone in my family and all my friends. Must be a sweet job you got. This.. Why is it so hard to understand that they have maint. when the LEAST amount of people are affected. Understand? LEAST AMOUNT, got it? Quit with the whining already. Do SOMETHING else 1 day a week, or a few hours a week, gaming isn't everything is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 there you go then you assume and very constructive attitude you got there deal with it i lol really i did constructive post is a constructive post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) This.. Why is it so hard to understand that they have maint. when the LEAST amount of people are affected. Understand? LEAST AMOUNT, got it? Quit with the whining already. Do SOMETHING else 1 day a week, or a few hours a week, gaming isn't everything is it? how is my original post whining? lol let me put it this way hey bioware give me back my 16 days im going to be losing <<<<<< thats whining Edited December 31, 2011 by DarthSerparic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haukionkala Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This.. Why is it so hard to understand that they have maint. when the LEAST amount of people are affected. Understand? LEAST AMOUNT, got it? Quit with the whining already. Do SOMETHING else 1 day a week, or a few hours a week, gaming isn't everything is it? You know this is untrue. Why do you say this? They could have separate maintenances for American and European servers. That would cause a smaller amount of people to be affected. They can't seriously think that European players would really care about receiving a patch a day later more than losing a lot of game time without getting any compensation. For those who like whining about people being in work or school... Consider this. School often ends at around 15 (or even earlier for younger students). Maintenance ends at 18 EARLIEST in Eastern Europe. Workdays often end at 16, sometimes earlier too. If the maintenance gets extended that's at least 2 or 3 hours of lost game time. For those who say "Do something else!". Not everyone is a college kid. Not everyone has such flexible schedules. While doing something else during the maintenance is easy, finding that time to play some other time is NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 You know this is untrue. Why do you say this? They could have separate maintenances for American and European servers. That would cause a smaller amount of people to be affected. They can't seriously think that European players would really care about receiving a patch a day later more than losing a lot of game time without getting any compensation. For those who like whining about people being in work or school... Consider this. School often ends at around 15 (or even earlier for younger students). Maintenance ends at 18 EARLIEST in Eastern Europe. Workdays often end at 16, sometimes earlier too. If the maintenance gets extended that's at least 2 or 3 hours of lost game time. For those who say "Do something else!". Not everyone is a college kid. Not everyone has such flexible schedules. While doing something else during the maintenance is easy, finding that time to play some other time is NOT. well put my good man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister-Sith Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 If you have a job/other priorities, then that time frame shouldn't be any issue for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 If you have a job/other priorities, then that time frame shouldn't be any issue for you. agreed but some people dont and we are talking about losing DAYS not nights so all these people keep posting oh you should have jobs etc yes some dont some work nights some are incapacitated in some form and enjoy playing why cant this work be done at night that is all we ask paying for 30 DAYS not nights game time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashal Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Remember how Europe got their CE way before NA did and everyone was like suck it up? Well, Europe, suck it......up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSerparic Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Remember how Europe got their CE way before NA did and everyone was like suck it up? Well, Europe, suck it......up. the thing is this post isn't meant to be a euro/american bash at each other bud im saying make it equal for everyone to enjoy thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raansu Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It's one damn day of maintenance...go outside or watch tv or go play a different game for a few hours...It's not that big of a damn deal geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthWoad Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 How is the maintenance hitting you while you're at work/school such a big problem? You do realise its the christmas holidays yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodspoon Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) over the year that's 16 days we lose out on not accounting for any other maintenance you will do ....and you decide to do this during the day will we get them 16 days refunded no i think not If you're getting upset about losing 16 days out of a possible 365 days then you really need to get out more. Buy another game to play while maintenance is going on, go for a walk, talk to people, you know do something else. Maybe I shouldn't point out that you're going to lose at least 100 days because you're asleep and an entire day sitting on the toilet. I live in England and have no problem with the downtime at all. Edited December 31, 2011 by Woodspoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urdnaxela Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) It's one damn day of maintenance...go outside or watch tv or go play a different game for a few hours...It's not that big of a damn deal geez. Sure. But since it's one day per week that i pay for, and that sums up to a grand total of 14% of the service time i pay for in one month. So instead of us Europeans paying 15 E/month, we should be paying 12.85 E/month. While that doesn't sound that much, i'm pretty sure a reduction of 14% in the European income won't feel that nice for them, huh? Before you come and say "suck it up, it's not prime time"or whatever, consider that more than 75% of the Europeans were unable to access the service they payed for (and they payed more than our American... erm... friends) up until 22:00. Add the infinite ques after that since people tried to log in all at once, evidently. Highest quality of service, right? Edited December 31, 2011 by Urdnaxela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiobhan Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Yes 8 hours over a tiny patch we in the EU have to pay for with our gaming time while the players in the US is asleep and can wake up to servers ready to play. Dude it hits during the middle of my prime play time... Don't even get all "oh americans can wake up and play" First off, anybody who can play in the morning has no job/school, and in that case, they're not waking up til noon anyways. And if they have a job/school... that's where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiobhan Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sure. But since it's one day per week that i pay for, and that sums up to a grand total of 14% of the service time i pay for in one month. So instead of us Europeans paying 15 E/month, we should be paying 12.85 E/month. While that doesn't sound that much, i'm pretty sure a reduction of 14% in the European income won't feel that nice for them, huh? Before you come and say "suck it up, it's not prime time"or whatever, consider that more than 75% of the Europeans were unable to access the service they payed for (and they payed more than our American... erm... friends) up until 22:00. Add the infinite ques after that since people tried to log in all at once, evidently. Highest quality of service, right? I'd like some of that reduced price, we all can't access the game equally, time is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raansu Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sure. But since it's one day per week that i pay for, and that sums up to a grand total of 14% of the service time i pay for in one month. So instead of us Europeans paying 15 E/month, we should be paying 12.85 E/month. While that doesn't sound that much, i'm pretty sure a reduction of 14% in the European income won't feel that nice for them, huh? Before you come and say "suck it up, it's not prime time"or whatever, consider that more than 75% of the Europeans were unable to access the service they payed for (and they payed more than our American... erm... friends) up until 22:00. Add the infinite ques after that since people tried to log in all at once, evidently. Highest quality of service, right? I don't care if its prime time or not. Maintenance comes with the territory with MMO's, most of us here understand this and just don't give a damn. You are just crying like a little kid over something that is not that big of a deal. And asking for some sort of discount or a refund has to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever read. Maybe you should count the amount of hours you play during the entire week compared to the few hours you lose not being able to play for one day. Seriously, go cry somewhere else, no one gives a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerSingha Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 ...and yet here you are on a forum moaning about downtime when you could be playing, add all those minutes into hours and voila you get lost time at the end of the year, DEAL with it or play something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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