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December 1, 2015 Status Report for Matrix Games’ MWIF Forum

We expect to make another Hot Patch available this week (the first week of December) and have an official update for World in Flames in mid-December.

In November I beta tested Fascist Tide using NetPlay with one of the beta testers. We got as far as Jul/Aug 1940. In all we had 8 sessions for a total of 30+ hours. Along the way we discovered a few NetPlay bugs, which I fixed. That is partially the reason there were so many versions posted for the beta testers in November - I had to upload new versions for my opponent beta tester so we could continue our ‘game-in-progress’.

If Fascist Tide is good enough for NetPlay beta testing, could we please get this as part of the December update? Been waiting patiently for two years now...

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

December 1, 2015 Status Report for Matrix Games’ MWIF Forum

We expect to make another Hot Patch available this week (the first week of December) and have an official update for World in Flames in mid-December.

In November I beta tested Fascist Tide using NetPlay with one of the beta testers. We got as far as Jul/Aug 1940. In all we had 8 sessions for a total of 30+ hours. Along the way we discovered a few NetPlay bugs, which I fixed. That is partially the reason there were so many versions posted for the beta testers in November - I had to upload new versions for my opponent beta tester so we could continue our ‘game-in-progress’.

If Fascist Tide is good enough for NetPlay beta testing, could we please get this as part of the December update? Been waiting patiently for two years now...

Very good scenario, hope it is released soon. It relieves the pressure of having to play a long and complicated Global War, that is of course for some players.[;)]

Bo

Yes. I'd like to 'second' this request. This would be very, VERY welcome. I've been waiting two years to play this 'scenario'.

Can I 'third' the request? [:)]

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

December 1, 2015 Status Report for Matrix Games’ MWIF Forum

We expect to make another Hot Patch available this week (the first week of December) and have an official update for World in Flames in mid-December.

In November I beta tested Fascist Tide using NetPlay with one of the beta testers. We got as far as Jul/Aug 1940. In all we had 8 sessions for a total of 30+ hours. Along the way we discovered a few NetPlay bugs, which I fixed. That is partially the reason there were so many versions posted for the beta testers in November - I had to upload new versions for my opponent beta tester so we could continue our ‘game-in-progress’.

If Fascist Tide is good enough for NetPlay beta testing, could we please get this as part of the December update? Been waiting patiently for two years now...

Sent you something Bill let me know if it works. Answer by e-mail please.

Bo

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

December 1, 2015 Status Report for Matrix Games’ MWIF Forum

We expect to make another Hot Patch available this week (the first week of December) and have an official update for World in Flames in mid-December.

In November I beta tested Fascist Tide using NetPlay with one of the beta testers. We got as far as Jul/Aug 1940. In all we had 8 sessions for a total of 30+ hours. Along the way we discovered a few NetPlay bugs, which I fixed. That is partially the reason there were so many versions posted for the beta testers in November - I had to upload new versions for my opponent beta tester so we could continue our ‘game-in-progress’.

If Fascist Tide is good enough for NetPlay beta testing, could we please get this as part of the December update? Been waiting patiently for two years now...

There is still missing code for the scenario changes in Production and for the odd rules concerning the Transfer Pool (units in the Pacific). Both of those omissions would seriously annoy players later in the game. For the first half dozen turns they aren't as crucial - and we are really just messing around, accepting any glitches we come across without complaint.

But, yes, one of the main reasons we are testing Fascist Tide is so we can make it available to customers.

ORIGINAL: Shannon V. OKeets

There is still missing code for the scenario changes in Production and for the odd rules concerning the Transfer Pool (units in the Pacific). Both of those omissions would seriously annoy players later in the game. For the first half dozen turns they aren't as crucial - and we are really just messing around, accepting any glitches we come across without complaint.

But, yes, one of the main reasons we are testing Fascist Tide is so we can make it available to customers.

I fully understand that, but for two years now I and others have assumed that the missing code would have been implemented by now. At this point, even being able to set up Fascist Tide from scratch and play through the first half dozen turns would be a plus.

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

ORIGINAL: Shannon V. OKeets

There is still missing code for the scenario changes in Production and for the odd rules concerning the Transfer Pool (units in the Pacific). Both of those omissions would seriously annoy players later in the game. For the first half dozen turns they aren't as crucial - and we are really just messing around, accepting any glitches we come across without complaint.

But, yes, one of the main reasons we are testing Fascist Tide is so we can make it available to customers.

I fully understand that, but for two years now I and others have assumed that the missing code would have been implemented by now. At this point, even being able to set up Fascist Tide from scratch and play through the first half dozen turns would be a plus.

I'm a clam [:(]

Bo

You are not a clam, but a claim. [:D][:'(]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

You are not a clam, but a claim. [:D][:'(]

Claim? this is the first time in years I do not know what El Cid is saying [:D]
Please explain claim [:(] and put my soul to rest[;)]

Bo

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

ORIGINAL: Shannon V. OKeets

There is still missing code for the scenario changes in Production and for the odd rules concerning the Transfer Pool (units in the Pacific). Both of those omissions would seriously annoy players later in the game. For the first half dozen turns they aren't as crucial - and we are really just messing around, accepting any glitches we come across without complaint.

But, yes, one of the main reasons we are testing Fascist Tide is so we can make it available to customers.

I fully understand that, but for two years now I and others have assumed that the missing code would have been implemented by now. At this point, even being able to set up Fascist Tide from scratch and play through the first half dozen turns would be a plus.

I would much rather work on getting Fascist Tide ready for prime time than NetPlay.[:D] However, my priorities are clear.

In the same vein, I am really close to getting Search and Seizure working (instead of just skipping the phase). Before I can do that, I need to make sure all important bugs have been fixed, which requires staying up-to-date with all the posts in Tech Support and posts in the Development forum by the beta testers.

So, I spend a lot of my time, doing record keeping and investigating bug reports. Only after that has been completed (about once a week) can I focus on actually fixing bugs.

On the other hand, if when I first read about a bug, I can reproduce and fix it immediately, then I do so. That saves me from having to record everything: assign a number, document who reported it when & where, instantiate a saved game, etc.

Steve, thanks for your hard work all these years to make this game possible.

ORIGINAL: ncc1701e

Steve, thanks for your hard work all these years to make this game possible.

plus 1

Bo

Yes +1. I'm not complaining, just trying to nudge official release of Fascist Tide sooner rather than later.

+1 here as well. I'm an older player at 61 and am pretty useless in terms of computer stuff, so I'm amazed that something as complex as this game is even possible!

Thanks to all who have worked and continue to work on this - it is my favorite game!

+1 at 62 [:'(]

+1, I think I´m more interested in Fascist Tide than NetPlay or AI (at the moment...)

ORIGINAL: juntoalmar

+1, I think I´m more interested in Fascist Tide than NetPlay or AI (at the moment...)

I have an idea juntoalmar or just a suggestion, if the Bali you mention on your post is the island of Bali I would be glad to visit your home there and down load Fascist Tide for you [;)]

Bo

Here is my task list for completing the two half map scenarios. It might be somewhat out-of-date.

The items in pink still need to be either checked or coded.

ORIGINAL: Ranger5355

+1 at 62 [:'(]

Wow, there's someone here older than me! I was 61 in July!
Anyway, +1 from me as well.
It would have been a shame if work didn't continue on this project and as much as I enjoy it now I can't wait for the next upgrade! [:)]