It seems clear that communications between the developers and the community have collapsed. B6's last posting on the issue was pretty much a statement of intent not to post further until after the patch. There is blame for that on both sides and what is truely sad is that interaction between developers and players was one of the greatest features of the old IL2, 'Patch fridays' were a highlight (For the record I do not need any reminder that 'this isn't the same developers')

If there was a viable beta of the new patch no doubt we would have it so it seems fair to say that there is some significant reason why it hasn't been released. I am not even going to hazard a guess what that reason is. One thing that does occur to me is that from my own experience dealing with big projects is that you can get a case of the nerves when that time comes to 'seal the deal', you question whether you have done enough, whether you missed something etc, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if Luthier isn't going through the same thing with the patch, he knows its a make or break moment for the game and the pressure must be enormous.

there is no patch mate.

I guess his english is way worse than we ever could imagine?

I`d say this is closer to the mark...

hahaha Jed, you just made me almost put some of my lunch over the keyboard here

Look closer, that a Mayan calender

It's just so sad that a large part of the negativity that's haunted the CloD community for months could've easily been avoided by something so simple as better information policy. There are few consumer groups out there that are as supportive as flightsim fans. Sure, we like to moan and b*tch around a lot and expect nothing short of perfection, but in exchange we are a very loyal bunch.

I really would love to know if Luthier is actually aware of how damaging to his and the series' name this communication breakdown actually is. It's been pointed out that both Rise of Flight and DCS:A-10 also needed quite some time after the initial (beta) releases to fully mature. That's true, I bought both sims the moment they were available. And none of them was perfect. Or is, for the matter. But if you compare the developers' communication the difference between 777 studios, Eagle Dynamics and Luthier is nothing short of amazing. The only explanation I have is that CloD's team is extremely understaffed and Luthier basically sits at his PC, coding 24/7, simply having no time for anything else.

Again: I don't need weekly updates. If there's nothing to report, report nothing. But give us something substantial every now and then.

Crikey! Sounds like my brother's ex-wife's standard response to "Can I pick up the kids at 9 a.m.?"

Things really look very bleak now for CoD dont they? It feels like the world is coming to an end.

All we have is sunshine and rainbows here and a Crystal ball thread there

I did not vote for our President Obama but it seems he was right.. "There is no more Fun!"

Quoted For Truth.
Doen't have to be more complicated than that.


@Snapper - hahaha oh my, about the same with my ex-Wife