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"Christmas is tomorrow" is no consolation to the 5 year old in me [:@]

Morvael, are you able to comment on the development tools in use for this project -- language(s) used, IDE, source control, etc?

ORIGINAL: morvael

The patch is ready and it's now in the hands of 2by3 and Matrix. I just got an email from
Joel, where he says they hope to launch it in the next 2 weeks. [:)]

I understand they're busy but was hoping they'd have the patch hopeful "launch" in the two weeks.

Hopefully by the end of three.

I'm starting to be inclined to agree with the peeps about marketing purposes.
It's smart business to get the name out there for future customers and that's okay.

I'd hope thoughts are also with the loyal customers....

With that said I thank not only Morveal, but Joel and the rest of the team once again.[:)]

We got the installer yesterday and we're testing it. There was a problem with German version installer, caused by yours truly forgetting to add separate German scenario descriptions prepared by Denniss.

ORIGINAL: RedBunny

Morvael, are you able to comment on the development tools in use for this project -- language(s) used, IDE, source control, etc?

I think the first two can be discovered by looking at the strings inside the .exe. 4th popular language, 2nd popular source control.

Are you using an Agile methodology ?

Ok, back to the purpose of the thread please.

When can we expect 1.08 to be a member download or available to public? I'm with waiting with excitement to start a campaign game after taking a break from WitE for many years.

thanks


on the side
Did he just ask if morvael was using ' Agile methodology'? Lol, does he even understand how many different 'flavors' of agile methodology exist? There is no silver bullet for the 'best' software development path / strategy. Way too many other factors that have to be considered. In that respect it's, IMO, a silly question and has no place on this thread.

Matrixgames needs to build a new installer to ensure it works properly for the german version. No ETA at the moment but I really hope it happens within the next week.

I'm headed out for a long weekend starting on the 7th. Would be nice to be able to play an updated WITE in the hotel room after familial obligations are met and while the wife shops and stuff.

Just saying.

I too am stuck in a hotel room all week. I'd love to come home from my treatments and play some updated WITE!

[;)]

Hi everyone,

With the final push for WITW and our Q4 release schedule, we're fitting in updates as we can. This will be out to you all as soon as we have a finished, tested and approved installer and an update release slot in our schedule.

This will be releasing well before WITW.

Regards,

- Erik

cheers for the heads up! [:)]

"This will be releasing well before WITW."

Sounds like it will be at least another three weeks (again) before the installer is "tested" and the "slot" scheduled( this is up to the sales department?)is made available for the release of of...the patch.

yeah, good news, cheers [:@]

Last night I completed uninstalled WitE and then re-installed from the very first release (including the expansion packs) to test the new installer: all within 30 mins of being notified that the updated v1.08beta.exe was available. And yes I am heavily involved working on WitW. I'm not even on an unlimited download package so getting the same software for the third time may cost me.

If it wasn't for the vast majority of supportive people who make it worthwhile PS Pita's comments may have made me wonder why I bother. Give us a break !

I think the vast majority of us really appreciate and understand what you are doing for us. This coming update wouldn't happen if it wasn't for the dedication of a few probably unpaid volunteers. The patch won't generate any money for the company so we should understand that you will release it when your schedule permits.

It's far better to release it after everything's been tested because those who complain it's taking too long are the first to complain that it hasn't been tested when things go wrong.

Thanks again for all your efforts. [&o][&o][&o]

ORIGINAL: PS Pita
Sounds like it will be at least another three weeks (again) before the installer is "tested" and the "slot" scheduled( this is up to the sales department?)is made available for the release of of...the patch.

Nope, I said nothing like that. It's clear to me though that it will be much sooner than you expect! [8D]

Patience.
The game was released in two languages and the installer should also work with those two languages.

It's far better to release it after everything's been tested because those who complain it's taking too long are the first to complain that it hasn't been tested when things go wrong.

So True. And this may happen no matter how much work is done, even if it comes out perfect. Such is the business of digital gaming and software.

And WITW being released this year is just as important. But the patch is all done and just needs the installer to work, but why... oh never mind. Whatever whenever.

ORIGINAL: Denniss

Patience.
The game was released in two languages and the installer should also work with those two languages.

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Maybe I should just learn some German before it is released. That way the wait will be more worthwhile.

I admit that I am hanging out for this patch before I start a new game. However, Matrixgames have always given fantastic support for their games and if we had to wait a little longer to get the patch well and good so please do not badger them.