Update 57 Discussion

Virrago · 01/09/2008 12:24:25

This thread is for discussion of Update 57, which is set to be released on January 10th, 2008.

Gerik · 01/09/2008 12:27:07

Nice.

Yasamuu · 01/09/2008 12:28:06

odj · 01/09/2008 12:28:11

I kind of liked the way the helicopter flew into the Rogers Way monument. SMILEY

Riac · 01/09/2008 12:31:34

Wait. where's the rest of it ? o.o

Sphairo · 01/09/2008 12:40:10

Fen · 01/09/2008 12:42:57

The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.

The only thing worth noting in this patch, it seems. Hopefully, this makes the collector items worth getting. It'd be nice if the skins were changed on them to make them unique, desirable items, though.

cloudwolf · 01/09/2008 12:45:00

Wasnt getting my hopes up since it knew it'd be from dev time near the end of last year but its still... well, dissapointing.

Ah well, the better collector items is always good i spose.

Weskie · 01/09/2008 12:47:35

=(

Well, good thing about the collector items. Better than nothing.

SolidRevolver · 01/09/2008 12:50:58

Going to have to look at all the collectors items now to see if there is anything worth getting >_<

Oh well, a nice little patch, just look at it as 'The less they change, the less that can go wrong' SMILEY

ThHidden01 · 01/09/2008 13:10:34

*Stays at work tommorow*

TH

Croesis · 01/09/2008 13:11:25

With the festivities and holiday time well earned (I'd say) I knew that the patch notes would be a small list. Good to hear that the collector items will be updated to appropriate buffs. Just waiting for the 'epic' IR's to come now!

Havocide · 01/09/2008 13:20:28

Ok then..

Fractor · 01/09/2008 13:30:08

There's still the cinematic and critical missions to look forward to so lets hope they're good.

Prompts from the operator no longer occur at random times during the fourth phase of Machine mission 7.1.4.

This has started to happen in more archive missions.

The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.

Nice, this should encourage people to actually do the collectors.

cloudwolf · 01/09/2008 13:42:29

Next steps for improving current content? Converting all hood collectors and contacts to the systems currently in place in Uriah.

Its sad because Rare has said thats always been the general plan but with limited time thanks to doing other stuff its hard to get round to. Its situations like this where a second dev would do wonders.

CPT_Starschwar · 01/09/2008 14:20:18

A little sparse... I imagine there's some nifty storyline stuff they aren't spoiling for us, or there's a hotfix in the works.

Anyway, here's hoping that Rarebit works his bullet-time magic on standard moves soon!

MotorZ · 01/09/2008 14:25:09

I hope the story is kick-*CENSORED* then.

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if we get some surprises or if a hotfix comes through. Data mining stuff wasn't in the original patch notes back whenever was it?

MatrixRefugee · 01/09/2008 14:25:51

odj wrote:

I kind of liked the way the helicopter flew into the Rogers Way monument.

That was funny the first few times it happened, but then when I was holding an event up there... it got really anNOYing. I tried taking screenshots and it seemed like every time I took one, the dumb helicopter came around and wrecked it.

Porphy · 01/09/2008 14:42:12

Is this a joke? lol @ what we get for the next 6 weeks.

Procurator · 01/09/2008 14:47:29

I'd've been very surprised if the patch notes were longer. It's been about three working weeks since the last update and nothing grand's been hinted at.

Shinryu · 01/09/2008 14:49:44

While it is certainly sparse, I also think it was to be expected with this patch, especially considering the mass amount of work that went into the last one and the lack of actual work time since.

Porphy · 01/09/2008 14:51:15

Here we go...

Anyway, looks like the perfect time to take a break from MxO!

Trinite · 01/09/2008 15:18:37

Here we are starting another year in MXO...

The update notes are indeed on the sparse side; hopefully not an indication of things to come.

It is no secret that SOE allots limited resources to this game. Nevertheless, improvements could be made without that much of an increase of expenditures. For example. most players would like to see the return of a Live Events Team.

I believe this idea has been expressed on these forums before, but I will say it again: Why not hire entry-level personnel, perhaps even have college interns, conduct live events from a script? They would obviously have to be up to speed on the Matrix storyline, be able to ad lib to a certain extent, and conduct themselves in a professional manner, but this would free up Rarebit from having to do events across three servers and increase player satisfaction without an excessive increase in the MXO budget.

Who knows, perhaps more players would even return,thus increasing MXO revenues, if this was done properly.

It also seems to me that an inordinate amount of time is spent on correcting minor bugs in the game, rather then increasing the quality of the content. such as critical missions and special effects at live events, Minor bugs can indeed be annoying, but I would gladly put up with them if the content improved.

MotorZ · 01/09/2008 15:26:36

Trinite wrote:

Here we are starting another year in MXO...

The update notes are indeed on the sparse side; hopefully not an indication of things to come.

It is no secret that SOE allots limited resources to this game. Nevertheless, improvements could be made without that much of an increase of expenditures. For example. most players would like to see the return of a Live Events Team.

I believe this idea has been expressed on these forums before, but I will say it again: Why not hire entry-level personnel, perhaps even have college interns, conduct live events from a script? They would obviously have to be up to speed on the Matrix storyline, be able to ad lib to a certain extent, and conduct themselves in a professional manner, but this would free up Rarebit from having to do events across three servers and increase player satisfaction without an excessive increase in the MXO budget.

Who knows, perhaps more players would even return,thus increasing MXO revenues, if this was done properly.

It also seems to me that an inordinate amount of time is spent on correcting minor bugs in the game, rather then increasing the quality of the content. such as critical missions and special effects at live events, Minor bugs can indeed be annoying, but I would gladly put up with them if the content improved.

I think recently QA has been forced into working on the Vista/Direct X10 stuff.

Anyway, I'll retract some of my harshness just cuz I like the Image Retrieval. wth is it though?

Hanzyl and Gretyl · 01/09/2008 15:37:11

Fen wrote:

The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.
The only thing worth noting in this patch, it seems. Hopefully, this makes the collector items worth getting. It'd be nice if the skins were changed on them to make them unique, desirable items, though.

agreed. Same with the Construct rewards. They all need a third resistance added to them.

Tenshi · 01/09/2008 15:38:44

Sparse?? ALL the neighborhood collector items had their buffs changed to reflect their levels better...that means these now will be worth wearing. I'm sorry I don't really think that's sparse...

Gerik · 01/09/2008 15:47:43

Hanzyl and Gretyl wrote:

Fen wrote:
The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.
The only thing worth noting in this patch, it seems. Hopefully, this makes the collector items worth getting. It'd be nice if the skins were changed on them to make them unique, desirable items, though.
agreed. Same with the Construct rewards. They all need a third resistance added to them.

WTB: Area X Trench Coat

Thrown Resistance (36pts)
Melee Defense Bonus (3%)
Thrown Defense Bonus (3%)
Health Regeneration Bonus (25%)
Melee Damage Resistance (36pts)

lol I can dream.

01/09/2008 15:58:12

The thing that I'm most excited about is that they finally fixed that bug where a player coming from the tutorial couldn't join a mission team until he/she relogged. It was always very frustrating to try to show off the game to someone new who just made their character and have to tell them they couldn't run missions with me, they have to exit and login first.

Hanzyl and Gretyl · 01/09/2008 16:47:41

Gerik wrote:

Hanzyl and Gretyl wrote:
Fen wrote:
The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.
The only thing worth noting in this patch, it seems. Hopefully, this makes the collector items worth getting. It'd be nice if the skins were changed on them to make them unique, desirable items, though.
agreed. Same with the Construct rewards. They all need a third resistance added to them.
WTB: Area X Trench Coat

Thrown Resistance (36pts)
Melee Defense Bonus (3%)
Thrown Defense Bonus (3%)
Health Regeneration Bonus (25%)
Melee Damage Resistance (36pts)

lol I can dream.

Thats not what i meant. I meant:

Yuki Bandana
Ashencourte Shades
Sakura Bandana
Widows Moor Lenses

These items although alright hardly get worn due to the missing 3rd resistance and in allot of cases sub par buffs compared to level 50 items. Other than the IS regen on the last two i believe they aren't really worth wearing. These items should have there resistances scale with level IMO. That would be a good first start but a third resistance on each could help to.

Just as an example... i myself have not worn a construct item since 2006.

Mindsweep · 01/09/2008 17:20:27

"Consumables can now be used from the actions panel."

Haven't you always been able to do that???

RemagDiv · 01/09/2008 17:54:13

Weak patch, IMO. Looking forward to the 9.2 Cinematic, though.

Avalod · 01/09/2008 18:59:11

The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.

=/ either that means a nerf.. or a upgrade to the Victory Rifle =/

SolidRevolver · 01/09/2008 19:06:49

Avalod wrote:

The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.

=/ either that means a nerf.. or a upgrade to the Victory Rifle =/

Nope, guns havent been touched, clothing has been upgraded to CR2 levels

Avalod · 01/09/2008 19:12:21

SolidRevolver wrote:

Avalod wrote:
The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.

=/ either that means a nerf.. or a upgrade to the Victory Rifle =/

Nope, guns havent been touched, clothing has been upgraded to CR2 levels

^_^ made my night

Criingey · 01/09/2008 19:12:58

Yeah its a small patch but then again

Its been the festive season and everyone needs a break. I think with all the work the team puts in they deserver a break.

Croesis · 01/10/2008 02:15:01

Criingey wrote:

Yeah its a small patch but then again
Its been the festive season and everyone needs a break. I think with all the work the team puts in they deserver a break.

QFT

Delicho · 01/10/2008 04:47:38

Hanzyl and Gretyl wrote:

Fen wrote:
The neighborhood collector items have been raised to proper buff levels.
The only thing worth noting in this patch, it seems. Hopefully, this makes the collector items worth getting. It'd be nice if the skins were changed on them to make them unique, desirable items, though.
agreed. Same with the Construct rewards. They all need a third resistance added to them.

TonyJaa · 01/10/2008 04:54:46

Umm,that's it???

Avalod · 01/10/2008 05:32:53

yuenwoping wrote:

Umm,that's it???

Be glad its a small update and has crits ya greedy nub.. -_-
Id take a small update over no update any day

TonyJaa · 01/10/2008 05:46:18

Avalod wrote:

yuenwoping wrote:
Umm,that's it???

Be glad its a small update and has crits ya greedy nub.. -_-
Id take a small update over no update any day

Calm down.You will have a heart attack.
And that was an opinion.MY OPINION

Avalod · 01/10/2008 05:49:31

yuenwoping wrote:

Avalod wrote:
yuenwoping wrote:
Umm,that's it???

Be glad its a small update and has crits ya greedy nub.. -_-
Id take a small update over no update any day
Calm down.You will have a heart attack.
And that was an opinion.MY OPINION

What about my opinion.. DOESN'T EVERYONES GET A SAY. And yet its what the dev's do that goes? >_<
And I am calm.. Really... *tosses out those heavy coated sugar candies*
What it wasn't me honest... It was that pedestrian.. Really

Aquatium. · 01/10/2008 06:00:18

A small patch indeed. Hopefully the cinematic and storyline are good, as well as whatever is in the works for the next patch.

TonyJaa · 01/10/2008 06:04:44

Avalod wrote:

yuenwoping wrote:
Avalod wrote:
yuenwoping wrote:
Umm,that's it???

Be glad its a small update and has crits ya greedy nub.. -_-
Id take a small update over no update any day
Calm down.You will have a heart attack.
And that was an opinion.MY OPINION

What about my opinion.. DOESN'T EVERYONES GET A SAY. And yet its what the dev's do that goes? >_<
And I am calm.. Really... *tosses out those heavy coated sugar candies*
What it wasn't me honest... It was that pedestrian.. Really

Of course you can say what ever you want to...As long as you don't insult me.Anyway enough with the off-topic.

SolidRevolver · 01/10/2008 07:23:21

Is there a list anywhere of all the old Collector clothing buffs?

Since MxO Resource is down *evil eyes Shadow* SMILEY

Just thought it would be cool to see how they have changed.

The Leo · 01/10/2008 08:05:38

SolidRevolver wrote:

Is there a list anywhere of all the old Collector clothing buffs?
Since MxO Resource is down *evil eyes Shadow* " />
Just thought it would be cool to see how they have changed.

I'd like to see a list of the new stuff... 5 mil on syntax to the first one who does it XD

SolidRevolver · 01/10/2008 08:13:18

The Historic Healing shirt looks like it has had the biggest change from all of Downtown, and everything is now tradeable.

Pylat · 01/10/2008 09:15:04

That and Jokah's Beanie which was probably the worst collector item in the whole game.

Roukan · 01/10/2008 09:15:49

Pylat wrote:

That and Jokah's Beanie which was probably the worst collector item in the whole game.

What are the stats now?

cloudwolf · 01/10/2008 09:21:26

Personally im hoping for a hotfix containing that wandering npc fix Rarebit's been fighting for.

ArchDuke · 01/10/2008 12:02:13

SolidRevolver wrote:

The Historic Healing shirt looks like it has had the biggest change from all of Downtown, and everything is now tradeable.

Oh wow, he's right. That's.... weird.

I thought the point of doing the neighborhood collectors was a favor to them to thin out the NPC's. Now we can turn around and give'em away? I mean, I know you could always farm the items and trade them over, but you had to go get it yourself.

Just a little confused why they did it is all.