Are we really ready for launch this time?

[TheMap]

I mean seriously I havn't played Xyson in quite awhile but it seems as though the same old bugs are still around. Do you guys feel the game is ready for launch the way it is? I have seen this too many times before, where developers launch hoping that they can fix the bugs during the launch and plan for future add-ons "combat" that should be finished before the game ever sees live.


There have been some concerns in the beta community that combat isn't quite ready for release. You obviously feel differently given the March 1st launch date, but can you talk about any plans you may have to continue tweaking and balancing combat post-launch?


We've had some problems with the current combat system not producing the desired effects. This will be revised before launch, but we do have bigger plans for a major revision post launch. Our player base has been asking for a Mount & Blade type of combat system and this is something we will look into when we are capable.

I have tons of hope for this game an by no means wanna see it fail but lets not fall in the footsteps of another "post-promiser" that failed.

Do you think its ready?

[aliksteel]

I voted yes, But not because I think the game is where it needs to be. We all know there is things that need and have to be done. I voted yes because I know it has to go live to keep it going. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is running dry, And I would rather see it come out now, Than die off into yet another MMO that never made it to launch day.

[lp0okmnji9]

Yes it's ready. There are very few bugs if your operating system is in good workingings. Vista and Windows 7 both work very well with Xsyon if the Os dont have any problems in its self. Most people will say my machines fine and its Xsyon this is very wrong.

I personally had issues on both vista and 7 but after alot of research fixing issues i had i was not aware of and then trying xsyon the game actually runs very nice. So yes i do beleve Xsyon is ready for Launch.

If you still have issues i would suggest you go to my post read and follow them. I spent days and 12 to 16 hr days some times longer working on this and took time to post for every one. Most of the problems people have listed and posted i've had my self and all are fixed now. So yes please do what i done before you say Xsyon is not ready and full of bugs.

[overhated696]

There are tons of stuff that need a revision,theres a lo of stuff that must be added, and theres a lot of things that should be adressed before launch, at this point, the game is enought ready to kick in, get some funds and that way keep the hard work to make it better. but yeah, its somehow ready.

Theres a big list of games with a bunch of money behind, they promised would be awesome, and was much more crappy than Xsyon actually. I.e Mortal Online, DF Online, Earthrise, and so on.

[yoori]

As long as there's no need for further wipes it's ready. All we need for launch is quest system and daily update.
For the first month or two tribes will be setting up their camps and bugs in combat system should be fixed by then. If combat will get overhaul later, we'll have to wait and see.

We have to rebuild world from ashes so as long as new features will get in game when needed, it should be ok.

[Gandhi]

With the quest-system implemented, it should be quite ready for launch, though the features taming, cooking and confort are still missing. But these three features are not so important that their missings would destroy the game. Moreover they will be probably implented soon after release.

[Helith]

By far it is ready for release well for prelude and we have enough to deal with in prelude for a few months while they once again refund the funds. maybe build the team, and work on somethings they have planned to revise or change for awhile. By no means should anyone get in game and say wtf.. this game is still alpha...... i mean there is plenty to do and alot that wasn't released so as players we should still be getting used to things.

[sionide]

TBH it isn't ready to be released with the bugs and issues in the game, but for being an indi company with a low budget and a small staff, it's what to be expected.

I can understand the need to get some initial cash flow in to help maintain the game and the staff, so by that I am fine with it being released. I think it will be better received if they are straight up and honest with it by stating there are a number of issues with the game that are being actively worked on. That the user should not expect a perfect and polished game by any means, but that there is a need for revenue generation to continue with development.

Hell, we are all here cause we shelled out the $40 + 2 months gameplay because we understand the situation. They are also giving us 2 months, so it tells us they are doing it for raising capital rather than trying to pull a fast one on us. Look at FFXIV they have yet to even charge for monthly fees cause the game is shit and the promised so much. Lying will just piss off the user base.

Just be straight and upfront about the current situation.

[Vadio]

Turn on world update + decays for item and well cool start for release

[Pauleh]

I'm just worried of the chances of a server wipe been needed after prelude for the implementation of patches and features.

[trenixdecease]

I voted no because it still needs a bit more people and features. The combat system should without a doubt, be in before launch. Such a feature can kill the reputation and rating of a game. Especially from what we have now, which is horrible. I also hope to see some agriculture...

[Saorlan]

I mean seriously I havn't played Xyson in quite awhile but it seems as though the same old bugs are still around. Do you guys feel the game is ready for launch the way it is? I have seen this too many times before, where developers launch hoping that they can fix the bugs during the launch and plan for future add-ons "combat" that should be finished before the game ever sees live.



I have tons of hope for this game an by no means wanna see it fail but lets not fall in the footsteps of another "post-promiser" that failed.

Do you think its ready?

Well no really and how could it be? There are still some fundamental errors in the game the most obvious one being the way your avatar interacts with the terraformed terrain - sometimes you stick on it, sometimes you can't jump over it, sometimes you can not move normally over it. Also the insane loading times to actually start the game. Also how the hell is combat going to be significantly improved in just a few weeks.

But hell I am still going to be playing it when it does release.

[Klecko]

TBH it isn't ready to be released with the bugs and issues in the game, but for being an indi company with a low budget and a small staff, it's what to be expected.

I can understand the need to get some initial cash flow in to help maintain the game and the staff, so by that I am fine with it being released. I think it will be better received if they are straight up and honest with it by stating there are a number of issues with the game that are being actively worked on. That the user should not expect a perfect and polished game by any means, but that there is a need for revenue generation to continue with development.

Hell, we are all here cause we shelled out the $40 + 2 months gameplay because we understand the situation. They are also giving us 2 months, so it tells us they are doing it for raising capital rather than trying to pull a fast one on us. Look at FFXIV they have yet to even charge for monthly fees cause the game is shit and the promised so much. Lying will just piss off the user base.

Just be straight and upfront about the current situation.

Great post.

[sudo]

Hello, I'm a new player and only bought this game two days ago. I played for some good hours, joined a tribe and had lots of fun. Here's my point of view:
Technically, the game is far from ready. Financially, it has to release. I bought the game thinking "Even if it's bad and unplayable at least I'll be giving developers a credit for having balls to stand out in the horrible mmo market of today". What it needs now is more developers working on it. So far, I get the feeling that there is only one genius doing all the work. To higher more people he needs money. We are his money and I bet that most of us are ready to pay, even realizing the product isn't ready yet.
I have no problem playing an unfinished, evolving, growing game as long as there are no character wipes and the developers are serious about not letting cheaters in. There's pretty much only one thing that will make me stop playing the game: seeing that it's become another macro-fest where whole clans/tribes macro in their tribe areas 24/7 to have all their skills at top, just like it was with Darkfall.
Other than that, the game needs time and I'm sure most of it's current playerbase are ready to wait and support it all the way to the top.

[blake378]

i voted yes becaue the game is no worse than any other mmo when it comes out it has a great idea behind and and the devs take player wants into account when making new content. the game might be buggy right now but it will get better once money is flowing in.

[neijlu]

I think it is ready just need some "few" feature to be effective:
-more annimals
-cooking
-utility of the comfort jauge
-and the more important ever mentionned: decay of item. If there not game will be rush in few days and very soon everyone will have everythings.

The other thing i worried about is if it become necessary to clean the world for patching...

[orious13]

So far I like it better than I did DF the first month it came out and Mortal the one week I played it close to release. So I think it's ready. I've only been playing for 4 or 5 days though lol. It's definitely worth the pre-order. We'll see if it's worth the monthly in two months (I'd say yes).

Seems like the ones who don't think it's should be out are the ones that want to fight everything. I want to fight too, but I want gear/living stuff first which will take a while solo.

[Joph]

I'm just worried of the chances of a server wipe been needed after prelude for the implementation of patches and features.

A wipe after prelude goes live would to a disaster, I doubt I'd continue playing if that happened.

[Koll]

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I have tons of hope for this game an by no means wanna see it fail but lets not fall in the footsteps of another "post-promiser" that failed.

Do you think its ready?

well well well glad to see more exiled from MO; this should proove interesting to meet old friends and old enemies of course XD

[TheMap]

Ah I prefer to start fresh here and not bring any baggage with me.

[Toughluck]

You brought lots of bad baggage with you.

I have been told by Prophecy's Guild leader Falstaff that you should not be using the Prophecy tag. You left Prophecy in Mortal Online after sending private guild information and the names of all guild members and their alts to the other guilds ingame. You should hook up with the boys you betrayed Prophecy to in this game and use their tag.

[Stalvos]

My concern is that you can't "patch" in a Major Revision to the combat system post launch. Every mmo that has tried to alter it's "DNA" after it has launched has failed miserably. The launch it now and fix it later mentality is not comforting.
What if you can't fix it? What if in "fixing" it you create new exploits or destroy old ways of life already established? How long will the community be willing to play the game while waiting for the egg that may never hatch?

[naughty]

You brought lots of bad baggage with you.

I have been told by Prophecy's Guild leader Falstaff that you should not be using the Prophecy tag. You left Prophecy in Mortal Online after sending private guild information and the names of all guild members and their alts to the other guilds ingame. You should hook up with the boys you betrayed Prophecy to in this game and use their tag.

lulz. gogo themap!

[TheMap]

Meh apparently we wasn't ready for launch. Baggage, I didn't bring any with me as I said. Crypton just wants attention. Ill sport w/e tag I want around here as I was here first. So I guess Prophecy is my tribe now. Maybe i should start recruiting.

[Bone]

LOL Apparently , I mean who would have guessed that people would have downloaded and played the game causing unexpected strain on the server? not just a little either 1000ms 30 second to 1min response time they would be doing them selfs a favor and just shut it down til its ready.

[trenixdecease]

After what has been happening, I say no.

[jumpshot]

Well, they haven't launched it yet because it's not ready.

SO CLEARLY NOT. Man I'm glad forums don't use paper or other RL resources.

[KeithStone]

I think the devs are working hard at making sure it goes as smooth as possible for the next preluanch- I give them kudos no matter what though- they doing such an awesome job with this game.

[harborsofmemory]

If they can pull everything together and get it right by the 15th. Then do it, but if they can't delay for a couple more months. I am fine with a delay at this point it won't change my outlook on the game.