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A word from the Devs, perhaps?

Lots of folks speculating in many different threads about today's test...  and problems on the homepage... 

For folks who are up at midnight.... or 2am.... or 4am...

Is there a Dev who can give us a clue about opening up today?

Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Peas?
    Posted 19 months ago by Nayme Subscriber! | Permalink
  • We'll open as soon as we can.
    Posted 19 months ago by stoot barfield Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yay! ^^
    Posted 19 months ago by Nayme Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I really hope people understand that the only reasons the devs are taking so long is because they're doing their damned best to make sure all of the changes/additions are in working order and to ensure the best possible gaming experience for when the game does open again. The devs don't owe us anything, not even an explanation, so just be patient.
    Posted 19 months ago by Cerulean Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks stoot:) Even if you don't owe anyone an explanation, it's nice that you piped up:)
    Posted 19 months ago by RM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Didn't mean to nag, Stoot...  it's only 5:30pm in my world.   Just lookin' out for our international friends.

    Keep working hard!  So very, very hard.  <g>
    Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thank you for your sudden response stoot! I am releived a little now. I hope the bugs aren't biting too hard.
    Posted 19 months ago by Miss Muffett Subscriber! | Permalink
  • They probably do know FOR SURE if they are opening in the span of one or two hours or not. They could spare us europeans some misery if they just told us: NO we will not be opening in one hour. Or YES: it is possible that we will open in one hour.

    They did say it would open today, so its not disrespectful to ask.
    Posted 19 months ago by Yaya Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Really.  I have never played an online game where the devs were so incredibly responsive.  It's much appreciated!!
    Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Lesse.... from what we can see on our side... that's Teleport, Unlearn, New Housing, a New Region, Hat + Hair.... and no telling how many of our really fun bugs from last test  they wanna tidy before opening the gates. I vote we send them a delivery of pizza - cause I bet they're all holding off on dinner (few of em didn't eat lunch either I bet)... just... one... more... fix... so that they can open the gates sooner rather than later.
    Posted 19 months ago by Travinara Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd pony up for a pizza delivery!!!!! :)
    Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I wanna make cookies! Do you think I could ship cookies to Dev land?
    Posted 19 months ago by Nayme Subscriber! | Permalink
  • A note to the Devs. I have every faith in the world that you will get things sorted. Take a breath, and take all the time you need. We will be here when you get it ready. And, if you need us to lay off posting on the home page just let us know. :) 

    *note to self: send beer by frog post to all devs*
    Posted 19 months ago by Piece of Serenity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I have an AWEsome brownie recipe with caramel swirled through it.  Really.  Best brownie recipe EVAH!!!!
    Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks, Stoot, for letting us know you're still there and listening, even in the midst of whatever chaos is involved in getting the game to open. It's gotta be hard being a Glitch parent on this road trip with all of us asking "are we there yet?" (although I'd love to see the car that fit all these Glitches inside for the journey...!)

    Wouldn't do to wait all this time just to have the whole thing come crashing down around our ears, now would it? 

    (Admittedly, I will still be here, mentally chanting "openopenopenopen" like that crazed woman from the old Mervyn's commercial, anyway.)
    Posted 19 months ago by Jennyanydots Subscriber! | Permalink
  • It's beta, they're working on getting things right and we need to leave them to the work, not insisting they report to us...It'll open when they're ready.
    Posted 19 months ago by MeherMan Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Well it's only myself to blame if i don't go to bed,but i keep saying 5 mins,just 5 more minutes,a bit like when i'm trying to get up in the mornings!..lol...:D
    Posted 19 months ago by Joos Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @ Jenny

    I keep hearing that in my head too! lol
    Posted 19 months ago by Dandilion Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes, the hat + hair feature is enough to assuage most of my mustplaynow compulsions. TY so very very much.....and take your time, everydev.
    Posted 19 months ago by Poney Tails Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YEP! The devs need something to gnosh on that's for sure! Our most large pizza and drink wishes for all you devs that are working so hard!! CHEERS
    Posted 19 months ago by Miss Muffett Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Pirate Apples, I was just thinking the same thing - besides the fact that pizza could help - I am amazed at this game and how the developers don't ignore the testers.  I'm glad I found Glitch and have been waiting all day to come home and see the closed sign gone!  This anticipation should bring great rewards.
    Posted 19 months ago by Originalauntie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I don't think anyone is insisting that they pay us any attention right now. And all of our "omg opennnns" is just a compliment of how awesome the game is (or at least I'm hoping it is :D).

    Sooo.....YEA! And stuff....
    Posted 19 months ago by Nayme Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Are the devs even in the same place that we could send them pizza and brownies? 'Cos I'd consider a donation to that cause. =D

    (I know SanFran has GrubHub!)
    Posted 19 months ago by Jennyanydots Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I just decided to put in some support in the form of a Molybdenum subscription. <3
    Posted 19 months ago by Cerulean Subscriber! | Permalink
  • And I love Grubhub! I like this pizza idea, haha.
    Posted 19 months ago by Cerulean Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Cerulean.... best support, for sure!!!!
    Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm planning on subscribing! But I gotta play the game first hehe.

    Also, I think I'd prefer to pay monthly. I'm not seeing an option to do that anymore. (Poor college students gotta manage their monies)
    Posted 19 months ago by Nayme Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Indeed! :D

    Nayme, they've said they're working on a month-to-month subscription option (or series of options), so those should be open soon. :D
    Posted 19 months ago by Cerulean Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I hate having to answer the question "how long do you think it'll take you?"
    And I'm usually developing on my own, so when you factor in other people, it's less predictable.

    Problem would be, that if the developers set a mustn't-break deadline, they'd have to be more conservative with how many new features and bugfixes they tried to cram into that space, in case they over-ran. When they didn't overrun, they'd have spare time going to waste. Well, depending on the beta set up. I'll admit I did not understand the response I got on the matter last time, but then, I'm not on the other side of the wall.

    It's unfortunate that it hurts the beta testing, because it can mean a chunk of time is lost to those people who are either asleep, or don't realise that Glitch is up again. And it's always a shame that people are frustrated, too. Would people prefer less frequent tests at more predictable times? It would be harder to beta test, because the players would need to notice and decide what they thought about so many new features.
    Posted 19 months ago by beechamel Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Nayme.... managing your money now will pay off with enormous benefits in the future!!!  Keep that good head on your shoulders!
    Posted 19 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I know firsthand how hard the devs work - it'll happen, I promise, but know that the delay is certainly not due to slacking off ;)
    Posted 19 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I think the month-to month sub will be for when the game opens for real... not sure though.
    Posted 19 months ago by Millie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Excellent!  I know the devs are working hard, and we're all impatiently waiting, but hearing "as soon as we can" is good for me for the moment. 

    I know how software can be, and getting those last details nailed down that you want fixed, tested and pushed before opening another test can be a real bear!  Stoot, thank the devs....
    Posted 19 months ago by WhizGidget Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes the devs are super!  That is the way all companies should be.. Thanks Devs. We love you all. well like family.. =o))
    Posted 19 months ago by Pacdog Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Looks like we are only a few minutes away. I apologize that it is slow, but … some things are complicated. We found some issues with the new features but also had some unrelated problems come up. It is not always obvious how long things will take to fix, so we can't give exact estimates (if we don't know how long something will take we can't really tell anyone else how long it will take).

    We don't mean to frustrate anyone, but: (i) sometimes unexpected/unanticipated things happen and (ii) if we know there is a big problem that will affect a lot of players, it is better to keep the world closed than cause larger frustrations (and more bug reports, etc.) with problems in the game.
    Posted 19 months ago by stoot barfield Subscriber! | Permalink
  • openopenopen!
    Posted 19 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • it's open!
    Posted 19 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Three cheers and TOOT TOOT's for the STOOT!!! and all the rest of the devs!!!
    Posted 19 months ago by Miss Muffett Subscriber! | Permalink
  • THE GAME IS OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
    Posted 19 months ago by daniel5457 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Now what is your address so I can send Pizzas??? and drinks???
    Posted 19 months ago by Miss Muffett Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Nayme - If you think you're gonna hang around for 6 months after launch (even if you don't it's cheaper then 2 movies or a pair of shoes), the annual is your better bet right now. I think the monthly won't go live till launch, or at least until we're closer to hitting 50% up time. I'm scrambling to swing the $30 myself, but in the long run I won't need to renew until 2012 - by which time the monthly should have been working for ages.
    Posted 19 months ago by Travinara Subscriber! | Permalink
  • yippee!!!
    Posted 19 months ago by spindrift Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Creluean, re "they've said they're working on a month-to-month subscription option (or series of options), so those should be open soon." — this is not correct. Month-to-month subscriptions will not be available until we're finished beta. (It's *possible* that they will come before, but they almost certainly will not.)
    Posted 19 months ago by stoot barfield Subscriber! | Permalink