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Post by Aztec on Sept 13, 2019 23:31:36 GMT -6
The best decisions are always easier to identify in hindsight. When the delay into 2019 was announced in 2018, a fair amount of forum users felt that they should have released the game anyways in 2018, and then patch it as it went along. In retrospect, if you backed anything other than the Switch or canceled platforms, this was probably a good move. There were bugs that kept people from progressing and grabbing dropped bags, but the actual game play itself was superb to begin with. For the Switch version, obviously they should have delayed it and in addition provide the specific reasons as to why. Mainly, graphical glitches and PRIMARILY input delay. No game is ever enjoyable with crippling input delay, EVER. Of course, at the same time apologize profusely. If I had to guess, the decision to release the Switch version early was probably a typical corporate move. The big boss up top was tired of investing money into this game and wanted the ROI immediately, and then refused or couldn't understand why the game wasn't ready yet. Based on market research they also probably knew the Switch version had the potential to sell the most copies, as a result wouldn't be surprised if delaying the Switch version beyond a week was unacceptable. After several failed attempts to reason with the boss, middle management probably made poor deadline choices to save their jobs, which as a result gave us a poor Switch port. I can't recall how many times I've worked in teams that have been forced to intentionally release software that wasn't ready. But they DID cancel ports! Four of them to be exact (Vita, WiiU, Linux and MAC) but added the Switch. And the Switch does run Unreal 4 natively, imagine this game trying to run on a console that couldn’t run Unreal 4 like the WiiU and Vita! It would’ve been 10 times worse that the Switch version’s current predicament.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 13, 2019 14:38:58 GMT -6
Here's one I grabbed earlier. It's a sentiment that has been expressed before in the updates. If you mean going forward, then no thanks. Neither side pays me enough for all that lol Thank you. And of course I didn’t mean going forward. But you teased us about this first so it was only fair you finished telling us this time.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 13, 2019 13:16:17 GMT -6
Discord is, as you say, a chat application and allows for much more frequent and constant communication since you're almost always connected to it/have it around where it's on your home device, phone, etc. Forums aren't the most convenient thing for anyone, especially younger fans who may have never used one before. If having more to the day/minute communication is what you desire (i.e., "yes we're still working on the thing"), that's probably what you should use. The forums are for more longer-form discussion, detail and suggestions where things are also better for the purpose of being archived/searched. As far as passing on his response myself, I'd rather he/505 handle that as it's something I wouldn't want to frame incorrectly. Judging from Question 's response here I think we'll need you to tell us or copy/paste here what they said over on Discord, if you'd be so kind please.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 13, 2019 13:13:51 GMT -6
KS and official dev updates are shared to the forums in an effort to have high-level info available in a standardized fashion. There are times when we are asked questions on Discord and we answer them. Generally the info shared there may clarify some points that are already known, but we won't post critical updates only there. If people want to share things I've said on Discord over here, they are welcome to do so, but it won't be a standard feature for me to cross-post in that way. Same applies in the other direction, I'm not going to copy this paragraph and post it in Discord or to KS. If you follow only one platform, make it the forums. You'll get the most important information on the game's progress and development. I had forgotten that we had promised the patch in the previous update, and it should have been addressed in the recent one. The PS4 patch is delayed, but I don't have an ETA yet (I expect that much was expected by the lack of update or a patch). I just spoke to our internal production team. They just received a development report and will be evaluating the status of that update shortly. Once we have a timeframe, we'll let everyone know. I appreciate the response and the update. It would've been better sooner via official channels or on the KS update but this is better than ignoring it completely. Thank you.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 13, 2019 9:50:04 GMT -6
There was information shared exclusively on the Discord? I don't understand where to turn to in order to get the most up-to-date information any more. I would assume the official forums, but it seems like social media sites like Reddit or Discord gets more info than us here. Is that really fair to the hardcore fans who browse the official forums? I want to have clear and transparent information regularly about the different updates being worked on, and it seems like the developers want to supply this as well, which is great. But I just don't know where to find it. It's all over the internet. I’m there with you and I’m growing tired of it. There’s little communication here and then official social media channels like their Twitter account go radio silent for days with o it the occasional and irrelevant tweet about anything other than the game itself making them useless. And now I’m supposed to be connected 24/7 to this, I don’t know what to call it app, called Discord in the chance that Angel might drop by and leave an update? That would be fine if it wasn’t the only place they share important stuff like this. Discord is a chat app, not social media or the official goddamn forums. It just doesn’t cut it.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 13, 2019 2:24:22 GMT -6
I honestly hope this game is doing great because I want a sequel but it there is ONE takeaway you guys I hope learned from this game is you were clearly in over your head launching with four ports. Please consider not launching Bloodstained 2 on Switch. Devote all your resources to the 3 platforms of more equal power and then, after you’re done, make a port for Switch months down the line instead of pushing back all post launch content and patches for everyone because you’re too busy fixing a broken Switch version. Question, I think it might be worthwhile to reply here what you've shared on Discord. They (505/ArtPlay) know they did it wrong/in the wrong order. Clearly not ideal. I guess if they’re not coming here to explain what you mentioned happened on Discord, could you do me the honors instead so I can be up to date please?
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Post by Aztec on Sept 12, 2019 14:21:07 GMT -6
I honestly hope this game is doing great because I want a sequel but it there is ONE takeaway you guys I hope learned from this game is you were clearly in over your head launching with four ports. Please consider not launching Bloodstained 2 on Switch. Devote all your resources to the 3 platforms of more equal power and then, after you’re done, make a port for Switch months down the line instead of pushing back all post launch content and patches for everyone because you’re too busy fixing a broken Switch version. Question , I think it might be worthwhile to reply here what you've shared on Discord. They (505/ArtPlay) know they did it wrong/in the wrong order. Clearly not ideal. Yes please. And while we're at it I'd like to know if there's been any update to what happened to the promised patch for PS4 that was mentioned in the last update, the one that was supposed to hit in August but never did, and then ignored to acknowledge it in last week's September update. I realize crap happens and delays are an inevitability but please dont make a KS update mentioning patches for Switch and Xbox and then ignore a month-old promised patch for PS4 that we're still waiting for. Thank you.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 7, 2019 2:24:21 GMT -6
I honestly hope this game is doing great because I want a sequel but it there is ONE takeaway you guys I hope learned from this game is you were clearly in over your head launching with four ports. Please consider not launching Bloodstained 2 on Switch. Devote all your resources to the 3 platforms of more equal power and then, after you’re done, make a port for Switch months down the line instead of pushing back all post launch content and patches for everyone because you’re too busy fixing a broken Switch version.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 6, 2019 16:45:46 GMT -6
I realize this but the update I’m asking about was promised on last month’s update! Said update never dropped and then this new update we didn’t get even a mention. I really hope it’s still coming, I’m okay with delays but at least I want to know it’s coming, especially after the Pc and Switch versions got this update weeks ago. Aztec has a point. Per update 96, the PS4 patch should have been delivered a week ago: PS4 News
IGA Back Pack DLC Release has been set for August 2. Update 1.04 is scheduled for release later this month. This update includes:
Balance Update #1: Details Here
Treasure Chest / Broken Save Fix
Localization improvementsThat’s the patch I’m talking about. It was promised for sometime last month and were in the middle of September and we don’t even have the map fixes that PC and Switch got weeks ago.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 6, 2019 15:54:16 GMT -6
Hi Couldn’t help but notice there was not a single mention of the PS4 version. Last I checked the update that hit Switch and PC a month ago hasn’t hit PS4 yet (the one with the balance changes and improvements to the map interface where you can back out of it with Circle). When is it coming? Why would you ignore this in the update... Most of our development efforts are focused on Switch. We don't have any real info to give on PS4 at the moment, so it's not in the update. I realize this but the patch I’m asking about was promised on last month’s KS update! Said patch never dropped and then this new KS update we didn’t get even a mention. I really hope it’s still coming, I’m okay with delays but at least I want to know it’s coming, especially after the Pc and Switch versions got this patch weeks ago.
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Post by Aztec on Sept 6, 2019 13:37:08 GMT -6
Hi
Couldn’t help but notice there was not a single mention of the PS4 version. Last I checked the update that hit Switch and PC a month ago hasn’t hit PS4 yet (the one with the balance changes and improvements to the map interface where you can back out of it with Circle). When is it coming? Why would you ignore this in the update...
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Post by Aztec on Aug 28, 2019 0:21:35 GMT -6
Whatever happened to the 1.04 patch for PS4? In August 1st they promised “later this month” and were like 4 days from the month ending. I’m still laying markers with Circle on the map while that was fixed weeks ago on pc and switch. Is it still coming?
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Post by Aztec on Aug 9, 2019 10:22:33 GMT -6
The hell is an “H2 version”? it’s Asian version, publisher ‘s name is H2 interactive. I find it bizarre how this game is out in Asian countries but NOT in Japan. It’s usually the other way around... especially for Japanese made games.
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Post by Aztec on Aug 8, 2019 11:23:03 GMT -6
The hell is an “H2 version”?
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Post by Aztec on Aug 6, 2019 16:43:00 GMT -6
Once (on Hard mode!) but I fully 100%’d and Platinum’d it with over 4 hours of playtime. I got exactly what I wanted and his my money’s worth. It hasn’t been a flawless launch but the game’s triumphs are so great that they still shine despite the multiple bumps in the road.
My one advice is, if you have an alternative, just stay clear of the Switch version.
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Post by Aztec on Aug 5, 2019 15:27:47 GMT -6
A) it’s completely untrue that just because a game is not multiplayer doesn’t mean it couldn't or shouldn’t get balance tweaks to make the overall experience better to get it closer to the fabled “developer intent”. Everytime you all cry foul about censorship getting in the way of the developer’s vision should feel the exact same way when a developer, through their own will and not because they were forced, changed stuff around to fix things in accordance to their own vision. You demanding the developer not change something is as much a case of censorship as when Nintendo forced Konami to remove the crosses from Super Castlevania IV in order to be able to launch the game in the west.
B) Bloodstained Ritual of the Night isn’t even strictly single player only. There will be multiplayer modes in the future and proper balancing of items, weapons and armor are needed for it to work. And even if it was just a single player game (which it isn’t) it still doesn’t mean it couldn’t get further balance tweaks.
I’m growing tired of this community’s endless whining and crying foul over the smallest of things. There ARE legitimate concerns to complain about (almost everything surrounding the Switch version, for example), but this ain’t it, Chief.
This ain’t it.
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Post by Aztec on Aug 2, 2019 18:24:17 GMT -6
I just checked my Fangamer survery and found that they've added the code(s) for the IGA's Back Pack Can confirm the PS4 Iga Backpack DLC codes are up on Fangamer. Go get them.
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Post by Aztec on Aug 2, 2019 12:03:18 GMT -6
So when will item drops being stuck in the level get fixed? It makes farming super long to do and itemsnbeingnstuck happens all the time. At least let the shards auto open them even if they are stuck in the wall. it’s been like that since day 1, my friend. They open by themselves and give you the contents of you wait a few seconds. The upcoming patch will allegedly stop them from getting stuck in the geometry but right now, stuck or not, it’s impossible to not get the contents anyhow.
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Post by Aztec on Aug 1, 2019 20:33:06 GMT -6
Jesus Christ you guys are so delicate. I never interpreted that paragraph as mocking the community! I concur that it might have not been the best moment to appear playful but the very next sentence says “that’s a very good question” giving credence to the uneasiness.
Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. There is criticism to be made here but this paragraph about the DLC shouldn’t be one.
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Post by Aztec on Jul 31, 2019 15:11:24 GMT -6
The Hall of Termination is easily my favorite. Best looking area by far (those candles throwing Miriam's shadow on the nack wall coupled with the mirrors were *chef kiss* perfect) and with the best music in the game. I'd find any excuse to go back to it and its Save point near Gebel's throne was my go to save point thanks to it being right next to a waypoint. I would agree with you regarding how it looks if it wasn't for the tragedy of that background fog. Prepatch that place was even more gorgeous. What background fog? That placed looked different before the day one patch? Is this true for all versions of the game? I’m so confused.
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