2005AD,
I'm not sure what you mean by "Major Fixes". The sim works and I'm tired of the gloom and doom threads here.
At least you accept that stuttering for the majority of users is a major fix.
Also the career needs work with the 5v2 problems that have plagued the sim since release. No reason to load a career because the same 5v2 scenario pops up with the sniper AI gunners if you do manage to get your enemy 2 seaters to trigger.
The sniper AI constitutes a major fix for a lot of users, it sure does for a very large number of people on this and the official forum.
These are the major fixes I was alluding to. Granted some of these issues may not be major problems to some but the stutters and the sniper AI are certainly very large problems for a majority. Contrary to what you claim the sim does not work in some if not the majority of peoples opinions. I appreciate that the constant negativity will be seen as tiresome by the developers/publishers but at least they are listening.
A roadmap will be posted soon that will explain when some new features will come etc. A new feature is not a "fix".
I look forward to seeing it. I already accept that the large updates to career and MP will take time.
Other than the stutters some people are complaining about, I don't see any show stopping "bugs" when I play with my friends.
Then I suggest you try fighting against the AI to see how the sniper gunners plague your SP experience.
I know people want certain new or different features like.
Replay
Dogfight Server
QMB
Manual for ME
Two-Seaters
RPG Elements in Campaign
Joystick Curves
Options available in Game
3rd Party Object Dev. SDK
etc..
All of this is being worked on. We're barely 120 days out from launch. neoqb has listened to forum posters, the publishers, beta testers and their own survey responses to formulate a plan for continued development. Some of this does not happen over night or in a couple weeks. The team is working very hard to give you what you want. If not already happy with your purchase and investment in ROF, your initial investment will be more than fulfilled in just a few more short months thanks to the hard work of the dev team.
Other sims go straight to vaporware. Others were DOA at launch, only to be saved by the community. Other sims were "ok" at launch and then re-launched and then improved over time to be a classic. Other sims are re-built every couple years and then re-sold for top dollar. ROF has not been abandoned by the developer, they are working hard to improve the already fun flying experience and they have listened closely to the community and are acting upon it.
Enjoy each new patch or feature that comes out, pick up a plane or two if so inclined and watch ROF mature and grow. If you own ROF, we pubs and the devs deeply appreciate your support and continued support.
Bottom line is that the "major fixes" I think 2500AD is referring too, takes time and they are on it.
More soon...
Jason
I think the majority of RoF customers now accept it will take time to reach its potential. I am certain if it survives and flourishes even the most ardent of detractors will come to love it. I see the potential and wait with baited breath to see it evolve and mature.