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Naldo

Digital Ghosts

Nourv Gate Security Commission

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#1 - 2014-03-07 21:55:54 UTC

So I have been having a moan at CCP lately because IMO there are way to many patches being deployed, it seems every time i log on that I have to wait for another patch to be deployed.

What I have been told is that "the deployment format for EVE Online has changed somewhat to more frequent smaller patches over the past year as opposed to one or two patches per month. "

I'm not keen on this frequency of deployment in the last 4 days there have been at least 2 patches deployed, I don't get to play much in the week presently so that number could be more. I am aware my limited midweek game time does exacerbate the situation but I feel the current rate is too much and I'd like CCP to have a re-think and slow down on the deployment of patches a little please.

Lors Dornick

Kallisti Industries

Likes received: 1,213

#2 - 2014-03-07 22:00:55 UTC

While I agree that it's annoying with constant patches I have to say that it always a two way street.

And I have hard to argue against rapid deployment of patches when they solve issues that make the game impossible to play for a number of users.

Having patch time eat into ones play time is annoying, but better than having game time totally denied due to tech issues.

CCP Greyscale: As to starbases, we agree it's pretty terrible, but we don't want to delay the entire release just for this one factor.

Viziam Amarr Empire 11,532
James Amril-Kesh Viziam Amarr Empire Likes received: 11,532	#3 - 2014-03-07 22:18:04 UTC 15 Frequent patches >>>> bugs left unfixed. Enjoying the rain today? ;)

Republic Military School Minmatar Republic 30
Tysun Kane Republic Military School Minmatar Republic Likes received: 30	#4 - 2014-03-07 22:47:12 UTC So many patches and Fleet Boost has never work right.

Estrale Frontiers 435
Ydnari Estrale Frontiers Likes received: 435	#5 - 2014-03-07 22:52:20 UTC 6 Please do continue complaining about things being fixed. Not like there's a shortage of things to fix. Patches every day please. --

Broke Sauce 4,077
Nevyn Auscent Broke Sauce Likes received: 4,077	#6 - 2014-03-07 23:50:49 UTC 4 Wait, so 2 minutes while the game patches is a big issue?

Red Galaxy 3,681
admiral root Red Galaxy Likes received: 3,681	#7 - 2014-03-07 23:52:27 UTC James Amril-Kesh wrote: Frequent patches >>>> bugs left unfixed. OP, this is pretty much what the playerbase said to CCP for a very long time. Fortunately, they listened. If you're upset over them fixing stuff quicker then I really don't know what to tell you. No, your rights end in optimal+2*falloff

Doomheim 924
Doireen Kaundur Doomheim Likes received: 924	#8 - 2014-03-08 00:29:24 UTC 1 I like patches. It tells me stuff is getting fixed and I dont have to wait 'til the next BIG update to enjoy it. _[center]For your Freighter sized shipping needs, contact _[u]Lord Chanlin[/u]. _ Fast, affordable, reliable service._ https://gate.eveonline.com/Profile/Lord%20Chanlin[/center]

Ministry of War Amarr Empire 715
Lady Naween Ministry of War Amarr Empire Likes received: 715	#9 - 2014-03-08 01:15:12 UTC 3 and lets face it the patch is done before I even finished putting my coffee down and put my glasses on. I really dont see how anyone can complain about them. "but I like bugs!" fine go roll in a pile of cockroaches then

Nariya Kentaya

Ministry of War

Amarr Empire

Likes received: 1,916

#10 - 2014-03-08 03:13:04 UTC

Load up client, see patch, fire up the microwave/oven for some taquitos, grab a soda. come back. patch is likely fisnihed before you even left your computer in the first place.

I really dont see the problem. Gives you a chance to grab some snacks in preparation of EVE time, fixes bugs in a timely manner.

sounds more like OP just has a bad case of poor time management.

Blackwater USA Inc. Pandemic Horde 3,190
Rowells Blackwater USA Inc. Pandemic Horde Likes received: 3,190	#11 - 2014-03-08 03:18:26 UTC If patches are cutting into your game time that bad, it's probably but your internet is dead dinosaur slow. In theory the more often the patches the shorter they will be.

POT Corp 448
Hevymetal POT Corp Likes received: 448	#12 - 2014-03-08 03:32:34 UTC As long as the update doesn't fix one thing and break 2 otthers I am happy to update. It makes me feel warm and cozy seeing progress is being made :)

Minions LLC 312
Muestereate Minions LLC Likes received: 312	#13 - 2014-03-08 03:40:46 UTC CCP is trolling the ddosers :) I've complained about multitudes of patches myself but it sure is fun to watch them respond and how quickly they can do it.

All Hail Boobies 1,310
I Love Boobies All Hail Boobies Likes received: 1,310	#14 - 2014-03-08 03:57:18 UTC To be honest, I hardly ever notice the patches until I look at the patch notes to see if there was a patch. I don't see how it can be much of a hinderance to have patches everyday, unless maybe if you're still on dial up. And if that's the case, sucks to be you.

Sobaan Tali

Caldari Quick Reaction Force

Likes received: 1,256

#15 - 2014-03-08 04:08:08 UTC

I forgot, why are "too many patches" bad again? I thought this was a good thing. It always seemed to **** people off (including me) when they don't fix stuff before moving on to another expansion, so I'm a little confused as to why this troubles you.

"Tomahawks?"

"----in' A, right?"

"Trouble is, those things cost like a million and a half each."

"----, you pay me half that and I'll hump in some c4 and blow the ---- out of it my own damn self."

Machiavellian Space Bastards 28,489
Jonah Gravenstein Machiavellian Space Bastards Likes received: 28,489	#16 - 2014-03-08 05:09:30 UTC Micropatches > huge ones every month. I'd rather lose 15 minutes playtime a week than 2 hours one day a month because the big patch broke a load of smaller stuff. This way if they break it they can fix it within days rather than months. In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded. New Player FAQ Feyd's Survival Pack

The Troll Bridge 23,523
Unsuccessful At Everything The Troll Bridge Likes received: 23,523	#17 - 2014-03-08 05:13:28 UTC Patches? PATCHES?!!?!?! We dont need no stinking Patches! oh wait...yes, yes we do. *Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?*

Simple Businessmen 3
Gurny Atreides Simple Businessmen Likes received: 3	#18 - 2014-03-08 05:14:12 UTC As someone on satellite internet, Much prefer many 20 MB patches I can hit daily at downtime over huge 8 GB patches I need to spend 5 days downloading, then failing to authenticate client, then running client repair tool three times to fix completely.

Dreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore 1,949
Ammzi Dreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore Likes received: 1,949	#19 - 2014-03-08 10:52:31 UTC Maybe you should upgrade from your ancient GSM mobile data connection.