Where is Fall of the Reich?

[mjk428]

ORIGINAL: Howard7x

People like Executioner (name fits the mentality!) have no idea what hard work and dedication goes into these releases and re-issues. Shame really. I wish i lived in his bubble so i could be as perfect as he obviously is. I think the first thing that needs patching is his brain.

Instead of taking more shots at the guy, maybe people should try to put themselves in his position. This may be the only aspect of the Matrix release that mattered to him. He may have just spent $35 for something he virtually already owns - The final Talonsoft releases run fine on XP. Then an admin makes the common mistake of telling an angry customer how he should feel/behave with his "relax" comment, and he went over the edge.

I'm considering buying this but I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what I'm going to get. Based on the initial info from years ago, I expected all the Campaign Games plus all the add-ons. Now it seems Divided Ground has been dropped. Since I already own Rising Sun Gold & Europe in Flames, plus many of their earlier versions, it seems that there will be nothing new for me except Fall of the Reich. Which means there is no reason to buy as of yet.

Matrix must be pulling their hair out. Hope they get things squared away soon.

[Executioner Five]

Exactly.  Between the fact that FOTR wasn't included--I've paid $35 for what I've already own.  And the fact that I can't even play this on my main computer because of the Vista armor bug...

God, someone dropped the ball here.  Don't know who's responsible, but whoever is should be about to collect unemployment.

[David Heath]

Hi Guys

As Erik as said we fix the mistakes and issue a patch.

David

[JudgeDredd]

Actually, he had already made 3 arrogant posts before he was asked to "relax".

Look...that attitude just isn't acceptable. His initial post was very accusatory and arrogant. He was told an error obviously occurred and that they were working to find out what the problem was. He then jumped on them saying "As soon as humanly possible" is not an answer...like they know what the problem is? They didn't so how can they possibly give an accurate timetable for fixing the issue.

He was, in fact, offered a refund by Mr Rutkins even though a "no refund" policy exists. He also created another thread asking for a refund, like it wasn't enough to ask for it once - to which he received a positive answer. He seemed to be on a self destruct mode by this time.

Even after receiving word of a refund for him, he continued to shout fraud and make pathetic "small claims court" threats.

As it is he's one of the very few people to get a refund from Matrix AND he'll more than likely keep the game, or sell it on.

Doesn't deserve any sympathy from me.  In fact I'm glad he's getting his refund...the boards will be more peaceful.

[Howard7x]

Im sorry mjk but i dont agree. His attitude was way out of line.
 
It matters not anyway. The game will be patched in a week or two and FOTR will be in place. I dont really see the major problem. Bigger things have been missed from intial releases. I will purchase it when the problems have been resolved. The fact is almost every game ive ever purchased be them my favourite games or the worst games ive ever played have had some small glitch or missing content that required an early build patch. Its part of the development cycle now days! (should it be?)
 
I would however, like to see a list in a thread (not pointing to another thread!) that tells us what games we are getting, what improvements have been made to each game and what new content has been added to each game. It all seems a bit up in the air and it would help resolve all these complaints.

[ScotAlex]

He needs to go look up the term "Libel", and that would not be small claims court.
 
Look at his last 50 posts, all he does is complain.

[Howard7x]

ORIGINAL: Executioner Five

God, someone dropped the ball here.  Don't know who's responsible, but whoever is should be about to collect unemployment.

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[mjk428]

Well, thanks to him I found out that if I bought this today I'd get nothing from the purchase of value to me.

Angry customers rarely behave well. That doesn't mean they don't have a justifiable gripe. Other board members taking shots at them only make things worse.

And while libel may not apply this could easily viewed as a "bait & switch". It probably wouldn't be hard to get the crusading Elliot Spitzer to agree.

I don't believe for a second that Matrix did this intentionally but their good intentions don't mean squat. A quick remedy of the problem, which I fully expect, is all that will put this to rest.

[Hertston]

ORIGINAL: Executioner Five

God, someone dropped the ball here.  Don't know who's responsible, but whoever is should be about to collect unemployment.

Don't you think you have blown this out of proportion more than a tad? Sure, it was a mistake. People make them. I make them, and in my professional life I've made worse ones. Everybody in a position to fire me has as well. You live and learn, and in this case the worst harm done to anyone seems to have been done to you - if you don't accept the refund offer for instant satisfaction you might have to wait a week or so for the feature you wanted in a $35 computer game. Not exactly life or death stuff, is it?

[JudgeDredd]

I don't think he was suggesting that Executioner was applying the "libel"...more that Matrix could have a case of libel against him for suggesting that they did this on purpose and fraudulantly took his money.

But you are correct, a quick resolution will abait some people. Although not him I fear. And they have already said they are working as fast as possible to get this sorted.

The fact that a feature was left out the final cut AND a bug they had quashed in Vista has reappeared simply means the wrong version has been uploaded/compiled.

[SurrenderMonkey]

IMO, Matrix has handled this problem appropriately and with significant sensitivity. David and Erik have been forthcoming and humble. I am very satisfied, and patiently wait for the fix. Thanks to all.

[mjk428]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

I don't think he was suggesting that Executioner was applying the "libel"...more that Matrix could have a case of libel against him for suggesting that they did this on purpose and fraudulantly took his money.

But you are correct, a quick resolution will abait some people. Although not him I fear. And they have already said they are working as fast as possible to get this sorted.

The fact that a feature was left out the final cut AND a bug they had quashed in Vista has reappeared simply means the wrong version has been uploaded/compiled.

Thanks for clearing that up. I don't know how I misread it. I guess because I couldn't imagine anyone suggesting that Matrix could have a legal case against him at this point.

Now, if he were to continue this campaign even after Matrix has given him a refund and remedied the error...


And yeah, because of the nature of the error, I would expect that this should be an quick & easy fix.

[Terl]

ORIGINAL: SurrenderMonkey

IMO, Matrix has handled this problem appropriately and with significant sensitivity. David and Erik have been forthcoming and humble. I am very satisfied, and patiently wait for the fix. Thanks to all.

Amen to that! It is refreshing to me to see a company step up, state what happened, and then fix it. Now if other software folks did the same...

One of the many reasons I buy Matrix Games - support after the sale.

[ScotAlex]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

I don't think he was suggesting that Executioner was applying the "libel"...more that Matrix could have a case of libel against him for suggesting that they did this on purpose and fraudulantly took his money.

You are correct, enough of this, I already have about five PBEM games going....

[Howard7x]

ORIGINAL: SurrenderMonkey

IMO, Matrix has handled this problem appropriately and with significant sensitivity. David and Erik have been forthcoming and humble. I am very satisfied, and patiently wait for the fix. Thanks to all.

[8D]

[Hammer732]

I think we should pause for a moment and realize just how important the Campaign Series always has been and currently is! Such controversy on the opening day!!! This truly proves the greatness of the series. I've been playing this game non-stop for over six years. I've suffered through installing and uninstalling and reinstalling game versions to be compatible with Windows 98 through XP and still can play the game with custom scenarios from various sources. I believe Matrix and their team desrve our utmost respect for breathing new life into this classic series with an updated version for new generations of gamers to enjoy. The game has never been totally perfect and this leads to further innovation. As Yamamoto said, "I fear we have awakened a sleeping giant."

Thanks and Best Regards, Hammer 732.

[mattpenfold]

JudgeDredd,

If you are going to criticise someone it does pay to get the facts correct yourself.

Matrix operate a 14 day refund policy as can be found here:
Return and Cancellations
What is your refund policy? 14 days for digital products.
14 days from delivery of physical products.

In the case of sales within Europe that exceeds the minimum legal requiremnt of a 7 day "cooling off" period. It may still fall foul of some consumer protection law that requires that a product be of merchentable quality. The time scale on that varies, but would normally be a matter of months, not days. In particular the clock stops ticking once a problem has been admitted. The courts would not penalise a person for requiring a refund after a month or two if no fix has been provided.


Edit: I live in the UK and so use the EU stop. I just checked the US store where it seems that refunds are not allowed. I am not sure why people in the US are penalised like this.

[Terl]

ORIGINAL: mattpenfold

JudgeDredd,

If you are going to criticise someone it does pay to get the facts correct yourself.

Matrix operate a 14 day refund policy as can be found here:
Return and Cancellations
What is your refund policy? 14 days for digital products.
14 days from delivery of physical products.

In the case of sales within Europe that exceeds the minimum legal requiremnt of a 7 day "cooling off" period. It may still fall foul of some consumer protection law that requires that a product be of merchentable quality. The time scale on that varies, but would normally be a matter of months, not days. In particular the clock stops ticking once a problem has been admitted. The courts would not penalise a person for requiring a refund after a month or two if no fix has been provided.


Edit: I live in the UK and so use the EU stop. I just checked the US store where it seems that refunds are not allowed. I am not sure why people in the US are penalised like this.

The main complainer is in the US though, so no refund. He was offered one anyway. The main issue is the attitude he used. It just set folks off and it all went downhill from there. I own almost 20 games from Matrix )this one will make 20) and find them an amazing company to work with. They stand by their products and fix issues long after other companies kick a product to the curb (look at the support for WitP - still patching). Other folks here are just as pleased with Matrix.

[bink]

Why do purchasers in Europe get the benefit of a refund policy, whilst purchasers in the US do not?

[Adam Parker]

ORIGINAL: Terl

I am not sure why people in the US are penalised like this.

Climate change.