Preview Weekend Update - The Update!

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Folks,

Well, things have been, as usual, busy here at Mythic so I have lots of news to share. So, without further ado and no SNL references, here's the update on my update:

1) Significantly improved NPC pathing - Okay, in all fairness it wouldn't have taken much to improve on what we showed you folks during the PW. However, the NPC pathing is back to where it needs to be and while it still isn't perfect, well, it's a heck of a lot closer than it was just a short time ago. We identified a whole lot of bugs and squashed them.

2) Improved pet commands and responsivness - Well, pretty much same as above. Pets will no longer act as if obeying an order from you was the last thing in this world that they wanted to do.

3) Fixed an issue with textures blurring - Nothing like looking at textures through a blurred lens to make things look really sharp eh? Major improvements in and more OTW.

4) Enhanced Global Cooldown Mechanic - Well, for one the GCD actually shows the correct cooldown time and not the rounded up cooldown time (Hey, what a great idea, let's make it seem slower than it is. WOOT!). The slop timer is working fine right now and we'll continue to look at making the GCD and combat in general more responsive.

5) Continuing to improve Client Stability - As always, lots of fixes going in here. The client is supposed to be more stable (and looks like it so far) but until we get the masses back in...

6) Added new Graphics Settings and seeking more feedback from testers to guide future improvements. You asked for it, you got it. Well, in all fairness we were going to put these in anyway but it never hurts to nudge us a bit at times.

7) Target Nearest Target improved - Yeah! One of my pet peeves addressed.

8) Renown Gear changes and Potency of Potions increased. Tweaking, adding, subtracting, in other words (don't say "nerf", we're still in beta!) balancing.

9) Increased bonus for medal winners in PQs. PQs are supposed to be fun, joyous and not grindy. We'll continue tweaking and changing them wherever we need to do that to make it so #1. (okay, a ST reference)

10) Added more loot bags in Tier 1 PQs - Boy, it's going to be rather crowded when we launch so we just upped the loot for the Tier 1 PQs. We'll do the same to T2 as needed. And when the rush is over, we'll tweak downwards.

So, in terms of some other good stuff, lots and lots and lots of bugs fixed and lots of new stuff added to the ToK. But wait, there's more and we'll address some of it next week as well as more coming info in the next update.

Oh, and there's still no such thing as a miracle patch so don't expect one here. Just a ton of fixes, additions and adjustments. We have another major patch coming as well before launch. We don't believe in miracle patches (miracle whip is a whole other subject) here at Mythic but simply hard work and a talented team.

Much respect to my team that is really doing one heck of a job getting things ready for launch.

Mark

Source: www.warhammeralliance.com/forums/showthread.php

Nice

Good job mystic

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Originally posted by jjclemm
Good job mystic

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MYTHIC :)

Originally posted by butters88

5) Continuing to improve Client Stability - As always, lots of fixes going in here. The client is supposed to be more stable (and looks like it so far) but until we get the masses back in...

this right here is amazing to me.  saying "we think we have it fixed, but we admit it NEEDS TO BE TESTED"  instead of certain devs claiming things work right before they could possibly know.

also two of the BIGGEST issues for me have been adressed.  the +points from PQ contribution being increased and PQ bags for tier 1 being increased.

I have worked my ass off on my archmage to place 1st in PQs, only to roll 11th out of11 or some equally horrible non-loot place.  and tier 1 PQs are way too populated with new alts and everything for THREE loot bags.  hopefully they've upped it to 4-5 (maybe 6 for the first greenskin one, that thing is always busy)

plenty of loot bags in late tier 1 and tier 2+ when people start to spread out, but early on that was needed.  I already have CE preorded, and this wasn't a make-or-break issue for me, but seeing it fixed really makes me feel better.

+400 to a roll out of 1000 was nice, but considering I had soloed some PQs first 2 stages, or the 1st and half of the 2nd stage, I think I should have a slightly larger advantage than that.

I laughed at that "miracle patch" comment.

And this is why i will be playing WAR. 
 

It is nice to know that they are actually trying to make a good game instead of selling a turd wraped up with Hype.

Keep 'em coming, Mark - just need some trolls to balance out the thread now ...

Mythic is spot on with honesty and stepping up to the plate.

there will prolly be 1 more "mirracle patch" before launch...

what? this one isn't one? oh well... compared to funcom patches it sure sounds like one "we added 2 new dance moves and now you cant put gems into armor"

anyone knows if OB will have the max settings for graphics or are they waiting till the 18th?

not 100%, but odds are other than the level 20/tier 2 cap, OB is going to be fully functional, and even if not you won't have to wait till the 18th, just till headstart.

Yeah I read that on WHA this morning. Is it me, or does Mark "sound" kind of embarassed about the way Mythic's patch broke the pathing and AI? He sounded pissed in the post before this one, when he acknowledged pathing was busted.

Can't blame him really. He wanted WAR to make a great impression in PW. I think the game did a good job of it, but the problems put a dent in people's enthusiasm. Not enough to put them off, but it did put a damper on things.

Originally posted by impulsebooks

Yeah I read that on WHA this morning. Is it me, or does Mark "sound" kind of embarassed about the way Mythic's patch broke the pathing and AI? He sounded pissed in the post before this one, when he acknowledged pathing was busted.

Can't blame him really. He wanted WAR to make a great impression in PW. I think the game did a good job of it, but the problems put a dent in people's enthusiasm. Not enough to put them off, but it did put a damper on things.

Well annoyed and embarresd is two feelings i can understand, in that situation. Especial because thesse issues with pathing , mobs and pets, had been working alot better just days before the PW. So yeah its like being cheated of a "moment of glory! ". sure thing to stir up some feelings!

Can't wait for the OB to start now!

what can i say?.. Freaking nice job mythic :-)))))

Good Update, thank you.

Nice job Mystic

Originally posted by Slashed316

And this is why i will be playing WAR. 
 

 

I thought it was because of the game, not a developer.