Why did they have to take the servers down?

I understand they took it down yesterday to APPLY A PATCH.  I realize that is necessary.  But if they don't have a patch prepared to fix the server now, why did they have to take it down?  I'd prefer being able to log-in and practice my magery or run around and explore.

There must be a bigger issue that they aren't letting on.  Is it because of exploits in the game that have allowed guilds to start building cities already?  Is there really a "dupe"?  What is really going on??

::insert tinfoil hat gremlin::

Hopefully, they are fixing all the issues with the sync problems and fixing all the exploits and wiping the server....maybe....could be....

Your lucky to even get in the game thats all i say theres like 50% Outside waiting for their preorders still :)

The game is bugged yes i noticed that since i saw my friend exploit mobs for a couple hours and the sync issues its a good thing they are fixing it at least we all just have to be patient only thing we can do atm :)

Well you have the sync issues, the queuing issues, the peeps like me who cant even get past char select screen now cause it just crashes the game and brings you back to TOS.

Is it down until monday because they fear all 30k players with nothing better to do than try to play at once?

Do they hope you will have taken last week off and HAVE to go back to school / work monday?

Servers will be up monday...

3.00 PM GMT

We didn’t manage to completely eliminate the sync issue affecting players in the game earlier today. Our real-time monitor alerted us of this as soon as we brought up the server and players started entering the game. We need to take more time to address this. There is no ETA as of yet. We’ll keep you posted on any developments.

I don't think they have a TEST server, where they can apply the patch and test it, they have to do it on live.  So they make a patch, take the server down, patch it, test the server, if bugs not fixed or more bugs created, keep the server down while trying to fix it on the go, trial and error style...with live server.  I think that's the real reason they keep the servers down so much.

Originally posted by Drvanitus

I don't think they have a TEST server, where they can apply the patch and test it, they have to do it on live.  So they make a patch, take the server down, patch it, test the server, if bugs not fixed or more bugs created, keep the server down while trying to fix it on the go, trial and error style...with live server.  I think that's the real reason they keep the servers down so much.

I think you may be right.

Its not really a bad thing, just not really a smart way to do it.