TheCanadianVendingMachine Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) So, as the Title says. Do you, community? Of course, when they know it is done. Edited October 16, 2013 by TheCanadianVendingMachine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioman222 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Make it a poll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundmunchkins Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 no, I like surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaydeeDem Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 No, the only reason they're confirming the release date is to build up hype and because it is tomorrow. The last time release dates were confirmed the entire forum was filled for a week with complaints because the release was delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstehler1 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 It's always been their policy not to reveal dates. I like that policy. Element of surprise is always good. I just about passed out when I saw the date under the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbhead Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 A release date is not enough.sure they told us the 16th.... but they didnt tell us when on the 16th...I dont want a release date... I dont want a release hour...I want to know the exact second we can all crash their server downloading the new version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudcosmic Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Are you talking about long term prediction release dates? Because Squad doesn't do that, it can lead to an angry community if there happens to be a delay. This release date isn't such a stretch, as it's only coming out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tw1 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Only if it is the next day. That gives time to prepare. (Though I probably will wait a bit for mods to update.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoveycat Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I like it when they release the date, it gives me a bit of time to practice and gets my hyped up, however, to avoid disappointment, i think they should always add one week to however long they think it will take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sma Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I selected no, because it's sort of fun seeing n00bs new people asking about when the update is coming out. Really though, it's sort of nice being surprised when it's finally released, but like Tw1 I think 1day notice is cool too. I'll be firing up my backup drive in a bit to make sure I have a copy of 0.21 before I get 0.22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfluffycat Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 GUYS! That date was just the release date of the full ksp weekly...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadianVendingMachine Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yes, that's what I am basing this on, fluffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaGicBush Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Honestly I can't understand why anyone would vote no to this question. Very odd there are a few voting No. Deadlines are mostly a good thing for a professional company, and it's not horrible if it's delayed and the developer just says why it's delayed . That way I can plan days off to coincide . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragosnat Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I like them not saying when. Gives them more time to do the updates and not worrinh when they have to get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 They only stated a release date because they were certain it could be done by that time. SQUAD almost certainly could have released it tonight but it's better to put out a date of tomorrow and enjoy the derp and hype in the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbol Prime Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Only within 24 hours of release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadHunter67 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm not even taking the announced release date on faith - it's rare for any game or update to be released on an announced date.Even if they've got it all ready to go, things can happen.I'll trust the date when I've got the update installed, and not a moment sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickboy Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 i voted no, but it actually means "i don't really care" wether they announce it a day in advance doesn't really change much for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisarmingBaton5 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yes, but only a day or so prior to release. I like watching the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigcheecho Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm not even taking the announced release date on faith - it's rare for any game or update to be released on an announced date.Even if they've got it all ready to go, things can happen.I'll trust the date when I've got the update installed, and not a moment sooner.I know. I'm pretty excited for the 16th, but I'm not holding my breath on 0.22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.R.L. Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I put no, but i'm fine if they release the date the day before it happens, just not any further behind release so there is suspense over "is the next patch out yet?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterr Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 NO!I dont want them to rush to make a deadline and have bugs as a result. Not only is that not fun for the users, but it hurts squad as well to fix production bugs and ruins their reputation. Note to Squad: take your time, do a great job as usual. I have lots to do with the current version as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoVampire Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I say yes, BUT, I would like it to be like this: they get everything ready for an update, have it all tested and whatnot, and confirm it the day before it it is dropped, that way they KNOW its ready, and we know it is ready and no one gets a broken heart for a missed date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I would assume it creates a less stressful working environment to decrease mistakes and mitigate consumer backlash. At the very least it keeps people from piling onto the download servers all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasuha Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I work as a programmer and I know how hard it is to give a release date. Not only it is hard to estimate how long will it take to do certain work (and I'm asked all the time for it). I have never seen myself actually meeting that estimate. Things either go way too smooth and you finish in half the time, or they go way too hard and you need twice the time. Then in testing, they can always find a game breaking bug in the last hour before release and it takes a week to fix.I think it's wrong to ask for release dates. It's done when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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