Robinhoodrs
Sep 3 2009, 03:14 PM
QUOTE
Andrew
Jagex Mod
03-Sep-2009 16:13:07
Robinhoodrs asks:
Most of us by now know about the up coming MMO by you guys codename "Mechscape", but
it seems you guys have gone with the name "Stellar Dawn", can you confrim this? Also any
new on the Beta?
Andrew's Answer:
MechScape is indeed a codename, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to confirm the real name yet, although I believe the name will be announced soon. Work is still ongoing, it's going to a be a while yet. Want to make it better!
They want to make it better? Jesus! Also he can't say about "Stellar Dawn".
Link:
http://forum.runescape.com/forums.ws?13,14,691,59515381Edit:
Seems like Andrew has let us all down and yes he said it.
QUOTE
Andrew
Jagex Mod
03-Sep-2009 16:26:49
No Ore Left asks:
I heard in order to advance in MechScape you have to "search and conquer and explore". Can you elaborate on that?
Answer:
I really can't talk about MechScape here sorry. I'm going to skip MechScape questions from now on. So If you asked one and I ignored it please don't be offended. Just can't talk about it.
PoultryChamp
Sep 3 2009, 03:18 PM
"Soon"
That's kind of like having a baby and not naming her for 2 years and referring to her as Baby. Makes no sense to me. But hey... They're Jagex, they don't have to make sense. And they usually don't.
*facedesk*
EDIT: I made your post prettier and easy to read.
Robinhoodrs
Sep 3 2009, 03:25 PM
Well thankyou
Seems we have got awhile to wait till we get are hands on this game!
SuperStevee
Sep 3 2009, 03:31 PM
Sad face, no more MS questions.
SgtGumbo
Sep 3 2009, 03:32 PM
I never trust jagex with their release hints. Ever.
I pretend it's still going to be like 2 years (or assume) so I don't get disapointed.
Shadowgoomba
Sep 3 2009, 03:33 PM
well, it's not the mechscape Q&A, so it was kinda silly to expect a decent mechscape answer out of him.
Well that settles it then, its gone back to the drawing board for further work, polishing it my a$$.
Settle back for a while methinks, and don't bother holding your breath - 'just can't talk about it' sounds more like he doesn't even want to think about it right now!
Crash Jordan
Sep 3 2009, 03:47 PM
So much for "final polishing"
Mech Gamer
Sep 3 2009, 03:48 PM
This sucks ass.
displayname
Sep 3 2009, 04:07 PM
this sucks ass hole.
Pliigi
Sep 3 2009, 04:09 PM
QUOTE (displayname @ Sep 3 2009, 09:07 AM)
this sucks ass hole.
QUOTE (Mech Gamer @ Sep 3 2009, 08:48 AM)
This sucks ass.
OH NO! They're making it better!
Bladepaul
Sep 3 2009, 05:13 PM
Can't have them improving the game before they ship it, after all. That's just not right, a company actually trying to make the product to the best of their abilities before shoveling it out the door? My god! Blizzard will be outraged!
Drachen
Sep 3 2009, 05:40 PM
Well if he can't talk about it he can't talk about it. Simple as that.
One thing I've learned when anticipating something from Jagex is to just wait.
Penguingod10
Sep 3 2009, 05:50 PM
Q: I also see you're a big fan of Penguins they're a great source of experience infact did you ever think of making a penguin god?
A: Well I think the game could always use more Penguins, but I don't think the content team would let me mess up the in depth back story and history of the god wards they are building up by inserting a penguin god :) Wouldn't really fit with everything else.
I don't exist?!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Pliigi
Sep 3 2009, 06:45 PM
QUOTE (Andrew)
I, of course, read the comments to find the constructive criticism and to get ideas for what can be improved but the overreaction I totally ignore. Ranting mindlessly without even trying the update obviously doesn’t achieve anything, only well-reasoned comments do.
I`m sorry, But Jagex would probably be so much better without Andrew Gower. Just looking at images of him he looks weird...
I tottaly agree that we need to wait, But he`s attitude, Delaying Q & A`s and other stuff is just poor.
Mech Gamer
Sep 3 2009, 07:10 PM
QUOTE (displayname @ Sep 3 2009, 05:07 PM)
this sucks ass hole.
This sucks ass hole hair.
Bladepaul
Sep 3 2009, 07:42 PM
QUOTE (MrThomas @ Sep 3 2009, 07:47 PM)
I`m sorry, But Jagex would probably be so much better with Andrew Gower. Just looking at images of him he looks weird...
I tottaly agree that we need to wait, But he`s attitude, Delaying Q & A`s and other stuff is just poor.
He isn't the one running the Mechscape development. He owns the company and oversees operations, but he works on the engine. If the rest of the mechscape team isn't ready to disclose stuff, then he is not going to go against them just because he is the "owner" because he probably understand why they are taking their position. Why do you have to insult the man? I'm tired of people trolling on Jagex and it's employee's because you aren't getting info. You think we will get something if they see this community is a bunch of trolls?
QUOTE (Bladepaul @ Sep 3 2009, 08:42 PM)
QUOTE (MrThomas @ Sep 3 2009, 07:47 PM)
I`m sorry, But Jagex would probably be so much better without Andrew Gower. Just looking at images of him he looks weird...
I tottaly agree that we need to wait, But he`s attitude, Delaying Q & A`s and other stuff is just poor.
He isn't the one running the Mechscape development. He owns the company and oversees operations, but he works on the engine. If the rest of the mechscape team isn't ready to disclose stuff, then he is not going to go against them just because he is the "owner" because he probably understand why they are taking their position. Why do you have to insult the man? I'm tired of people trolling on Jagex and it's employee's because you aren't getting info. You think we will get something if they see this community is a bunch of trolls?
Well the owners responsible at the end of the day, Its his job to make sure things ARE going smoothly.
I`m not tired of waiting, I`m just annoyed at the Q&A delays e.t.c I would wait till next year without moaning.
HOWEVER, You should at least try and deliver the question sessions on time.
Perhaps I`m wrong to blame it on Andrew, But he`s the face of the company...
MatheusAmr
Sep 3 2009, 08:29 PM
I prefer to wait and having a bug-free game than a bugged rushed game.
EchoNova
Sep 3 2009, 08:52 PM
"It's going to a be a while" What happened to soonish?
At this point I think it's best they just release the beta. They've already said it's practically done and are just coming up with ways to make things a little better. It sounds like they're trying to make it literally perfect, which they really don't need to do since they have the freedom of updating it.
So right now they're just dragging their tail by trying to find any little thing wrong with the game and delaying it as long as possible.
As much as I'd like them to take their time, I doubt anyone could call the game rushed if they went ahead and released it now.
Robinhoodrs
Sep 3 2009, 09:33 PM
QUOTE (EchoNova @ Sep 3 2009, 09:52 PM)
"It's going to a be a while" What happened to soonish?
At this point I think it's best they just release the beta. They've already said it's practically done and are just coming up with ways to make things a little better. It sounds like they're trying to make it literally perfect, which they really don't need to do since they have the freedom of updating it.
So right now they're just dragging their tail by trying to find any little thing wrong with the game and delaying it as long as possible.
As much as I'd like them to take their time, I doubt anyone could call the game rushed if they went ahead and released it now.
Also by them dragging their tails, they are getting free advertisment (cant spell that well) since all these huges Gaming Websites and Mag's are wanting in on "Mechscape", so in one way they can just drag it and get more and more people wanting to play the game and when the day comes to realse... 1m+ people would be playing.
But yeah I really want the Beta to be out in a month or 2, or it will be taking the pee.
Releasesomeinfo
Sep 3 2009, 09:57 PM
lol more soon and a while yet. Meanwhile people are still running those fake MS scizzam sites. Way 2 carez about the player base.
Drachen
Sep 3 2009, 10:11 PM
QUOTE (Releasesomeinfo @ Sep 3 2009, 02:57 PM)
lol more soon and a while yet. Meanwhile people are still running those fake MS scizzam sites. Way 2 carez about the player base.
Agreed here...
Them not having an official website is idiotic at best.
strrox4
Sep 3 2009, 10:16 PM
QUOTE
QUOTE
Andrew
Jagex Mod
03-Sep-2009 16:13:07
Robinhoodrs asks:
Most of us by now know about the up coming MMO by you guys codename "Mechscape", but
it seems you guys have gone with the name "Stellar Dawn", can you confrim this? Also any
new on the Beta?
Andrew's Answer:
MechScape is indeed a codename, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to confirm the real name yet, although I believe the name will be announced soon. Work is still ongoing, it's going to a be a while yet. Want to make it better!
Fuck you i dont whant to wait a while if they soon for a year and no release what the hell is a while yet another decade die jagex...
HangManTheSalty69
Sep 3 2009, 10:32 PM
QUOTE (MatheusAmr @ Sep 3 2009, 12:29 PM)
I prefer to wait and having a bug-free game than a bugged rushed game.
Oh God yes because we know this is jagex's model....hey wait wasn't RuneTek5 released without any beta...
HangManTheSalty69
Sep 3 2009, 10:39 PM
QUOTE (Robinhoodrs @ Sep 3 2009, 01:33 PM)
QUOTE (EchoNova @ Sep 3 2009, 09:52 PM)
"It's going to a be a while" What happened to soonish?
At this point I think it's best they just release the beta. They've already said it's practically done and are just coming up with ways to make things a little better. It sounds like they're trying to make it literally perfect, which they really don't need to do since they have the freedom of updating it.
So right now they're just dragging their tail by trying to find any little thing wrong with the game and delaying it as long as possible.
As much as I'd like them to take their time, I doubt anyone could call the game rushed if they went ahead and released it now.
Also by them dragging their tails, they are getting free advertisment (cant spell that well) since all these huges Gaming Websites and Mag's are wanting in on "Mechscape", so in one way they can just drag it and get more and more people wanting to play the game and when the day comes to realse... 1m+ people would be playing.
But yeah I really want the Beta to be out in a month or 2, or it will be taking the pee.
Nope sry that makes no sence hell they haven't even released "Mechscapes" real name so they can go and get there free "advertising" but when it comes out named as another game no ones gona care because they'd have mechscape welded into there brains as the games name.
Drachen
Sep 3 2009, 11:21 PM
QUOTE (HangManTheSalty69 @ Sep 3 2009, 03:39 PM)
QUOTE (Robinhoodrs @ Sep 3 2009, 01:33 PM)
QUOTE (EchoNova @ Sep 3 2009, 09:52 PM)
"It's going to a be a while" What happened to soonish?
At this point I think it's best they just release the beta. They've already said it's practically done and are just coming up with ways to make things a little better. It sounds like they're trying to make it literally perfect, which they really don't need to do since they have the freedom of updating it.
So right now they're just dragging their tail by trying to find any little thing wrong with the game and delaying it as long as possible.
As much as I'd like them to take their time, I doubt anyone could call the game rushed if they went ahead and released it now.
Also by them dragging their tails, they are getting free advertisment (cant spell that well) since all these huges Gaming Websites and Mag's are wanting in on "Mechscape", so in one way they can just drag it and get more and more people wanting to play the game and when the day comes to realse... 1m+ people would be playing.
But yeah I really want the Beta to be out in a month or 2, or it will be taking the pee.
Nope sry that makes no sence hell they haven't even released "Mechscapes" real name so they can go and get there free "advertising" but when it comes out named as another game no ones gona care because they'd have mechscape welded into there brains as the games name.
Nope, very few people actually know what MechScape is. When the game's release the people that followed it when it was named "MechScape" will be a very tiny percent of the overall population.
Fireworks
Sep 3 2009, 11:29 PM
OMG! By the time they release this game the internet will be outdated! Heck, I might even be DEAD!
Neven
Sep 4 2009, 02:10 AM
Well when you say one thing (Q1 release) and then postpone it even further then by the amount you've already postponed it by, it truly starts to get at players and aggravates them.
MadMech13
Sep 4 2009, 02:20 AM
Very soon to next year, wow something went really wrong. They should get their shit straight before they go telling us.
Dizzy
Sep 4 2009, 02:21 AM
Well it's a good thing I really like RuneScape! It has definitely kept me occupied while waiting for "MechScape".
As long as Jagex releases the CPU update soon (will reduce CPU usage for both SD/HD modes, giving older computers a better chance at the game), I will be just fine.
amersccrdude
Sep 4 2009, 03:48 AM
Has anyone noticed how at first they said "soon" and that they were just doing finishing touches but now
QUOTE
it’s going to a be a while yet.
I'm honestly beginning to think that they really haven't been working on it for years, or that they just decided to scrap their old plans because the game sucked so bad. I'm not hating on Jagex or anything, but honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't come out for a couple more years. I mean think about it, we've only gotten "concept art" and no actual gameplay footage. What if they're still in the drawing stages of development? Or just a little further?
Drachen
Sep 4 2009, 03:52 AM
QUOTE (amersccrdude @ Sep 3 2009, 08:48 PM)
Has anyone noticed how at first they said "soon" and that they were just doing finishing touches but now
QUOTE
it’s going to a be a while yet.
I'm honestly beginning to think that they really haven't been working on it for years, or that they just decided to scrap their old plans because the game sucked so bad. I'm not hating on Jagex or anything, but honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't come out for a couple more years. I mean think about it, we've only gotten "concept art" and no actual gameplay footage. What if they're still in the drawing stages of development? Or just a little further?
No, that's just how Jagex works. They saw people were getting unrealistic impressions from "soon" and people were complaining about soon so they decided to just shutup about it. When an MSW member hears "soon" they lash out at Jagex.
The game will not suck, I believe they're serious about the finishing touches bit and want to take their time to get everything right. I'm not faulting them on it.
No-info - Jagex hardly gives previews of not-released content. Nobody saw the changes to autocasting spells coming, for example. It was a total positive(least to me) surprise.
The one thing I think they've failed on is not having an official website.
Gandaf007
Sep 4 2009, 03:54 AM
I could care less if it's delayed for another TWO years.
I'm a patient person, and I actually don't want it to come out until I get off school for summer break. Of course, sooner would be nice too.
amersccrdude
Sep 4 2009, 03:57 AM
QUOTE (Drachen @ Sep 3 2009, 10:52 PM)
QUOTE (amersccrdude @ Sep 3 2009, 08:48 PM)
Has anyone noticed how at first they said "soon" and that they were just doing finishing touches but now
QUOTE
it�€™s going to a be a while yet.
I'm honestly beginning to think that they really haven't been working on it for years, or that they just decided to scrap their old plans because the game sucked so bad. I'm not hating on Jagex or anything, but honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't come out for a couple more years. I mean think about it, we've only gotten "concept art" and no actual gameplay footage. What if they're still in the drawing stages of development? Or just a little further?
No, that's just how Jagex works. They saw people were getting unrealistic impressions from "soon" and people were complaining about soon so they decided to just shutup about it. When an MSW member hears "soon" they lash out at Jagex.
The game will not suck, I believe they're serious about the finishing touches bit and want to take their time to get everything right. I'm not faulting them on it.
No-info - Jagex hardly gives previews of not-released content. Nobody saw the changes to autocasting spells coming, for example. It was a total positive(least to me) surprise.
The one thing I think they've failed on is not having an official website.
I'm not saying that it is going to suck, just maybe that their original plans weren't as good as they wanted them to be so maybe they had to basically start all over.
Orbie
Sep 4 2009, 05:00 AM
*sigh*
Okay. I give up. If Jagex really wanted us to stop anticipating StellarMechDawnScape, they should've just said that they erased it. Then when it came out, we'd all be like WOOHOO.
Or maybe OMG you jerks.
Whatev. I'm fed up with this. I'm gonna go play WoW till it comes out lol
SleepyMatt
Sep 4 2009, 09:33 AM
I just wanted to point out that "final polishing" and "it'll be a while yet" are not mutually exclusive statements. There is a difference between polishing a candlestick, and polishing the Eiffel Tower.... something with as much depth and size as they suggest Mechscape will have is naturally going to take quite a bit of time to polish up.
Certainly they have changed from "soon", as it seems that people were assuming that means "this week", or "next week" or "the week after". I don't have a problem with that, though I agree with the poster above, not having any sort of splash page is a mistake. Perhaps that will come when they announce the name, which sounded like it was coming soon (ooh the irony
).
Dantheman
Sep 4 2009, 12:49 PM
Hopefully a site and some screenshots of the game will come with the confirmed name, Although i think most of us believe Stellar dawn will be the name, Will be nice for jagex to confirm it finally.
I dont see the need for them to be making it more awesome though, if its supposed to be fully playable and in final polishing phases.
By making it more awesome do they mean add more content to it? Im sure theres enough content already, considering they said it will be the size of runescape on release.
Pliigi Pixel
Sep 4 2009, 12:57 PM
Oh, well, not surprised.
Lord John
Sep 4 2009, 01:11 PM
QUOTE (MatheusAmr @ Sep 4 2009, 06:29 AM)
I prefer to wait and having a bug-free game than a bugged rushed game.
Yeah, just like they took ages on Mobilising Armies and managed to make it bug free in that long time.
QUOTE (Dantheman @ Sep 4 2009, 01:49 PM)
Hopefully a site and some screenshots of the game will come with the confirmed name, Although i think most of us believe Stellar dawn will be the name, Will be nice for jagex to confirm it finally.
I dont see the need for them to be making it more awesome though, if its supposed to be fully playable and in final polishing phases.
By making it more awesome do they mean add more content to it? Im sure theres enough content already, considering they said it will be the size of runescape on release.
I doubt they`ll release the site until the games playable. They`ll confirm the name, And possibly a screenshot, But that seems unlikely.
This ain`t Blizzard, Its not a make it OK, then make expansions to buy. They obviously want the game to be good as soon as its released. As discussed Runescape relies heavely on word of mouth, And if the first people to play it don`t like it, they`ll tell their freinds not to play.
Well thats how I see it :)
killrrhubarb
Sep 6 2009, 10:49 AM
QUOTE
QUOTE (Dantheman @ Sep 4 2009, 01:49 PM) *
Hopefully a site and some screenshots of the game will come with the confirmed name, Although i think most of us believe Stellar dawn will be the name, Will be nice for jagex to confirm it finally.
I dont see the need for them to be making it more awesome though, if its supposed to be fully playable and in final polishing phases.
By making it more awesome do they mean add more content to it? Im sure theres enough content already, considering they said it will be the size of runescape on release.
I doubt they`ll released the site until the games playable. They`ll confirm the name, And possibly a screenshot, But that seems unlikely.
This ain`t Blizzard, Its not a make it OK, then make expansions to buy. They obviously want the game to be good as soon as its released. As discussed Runescape relies heavely on word of mouth, And if the first people to play it don`t like it, they`ll tell their freinds not to play.
Well thats how I see it :)
I agree with this. Jagex isn't one of those companies that wants to release it at a certain time, regardless of whether it is OK or not, but rather a company that wants to be silent about the game, building up hype for those who know about it, and then they release it without warning and it draws in players and overly works.
me9374
Sep 6 2009, 11:49 AM
QUOTE (MrThomas @ Sep 4 2009, 04:47 AM)
Just looking at images of him he looks weird...
Mechscape/Stellardawn is supposed to be a game for mature people (apparently) you don't belong here thomas.
Oh so you belive I`m one of those people that go around in RS saying Money plz? Then start swearing at you.
I`m sorry, This forum is 13+, There are no other requirments.
How can you judge me? Please don`t.
And your 15 yourself, So don`t try it
nerdboyxxx
Sep 7 2009, 07:28 AM
Okay, it's official...it will never be released.
All they do is delay the friggin game. This'll be delayed for another 3 years the way they're going. I'm not waiting past this year for the bluddy game. It's been too long.
ZarkonisR
Sep 7 2009, 10:38 PM
Alright. Stop waiting. When it's released, you'll play it.
Crash Jordan
Sep 8 2009, 01:38 AM
QUOTE (MrThomas @ Sep 6 2009, 09:52 PM)
Oh so you belive I`m one of those people that go around in RS saying Money plz? Then start swearing at you.
I`m sorry, This forum is 13+, There are no other requirments.
How can you judge me? Please don`t.
And your 15 yourself, So don`t try it
He was just saying that you should up the maturity.
snooze_dude
Sep 18 2009, 10:46 AM
QUOTE (Mech Gamer @ Sep 3 2009, 12:10 PM)
QUOTE (displayname @ Sep 3 2009, 05:07 PM)
this sucks ass hole.
This sucks ass hole hair.
This sucks ass hole hair mold.
Aves
Sep 20 2009, 01:05 AM
I'm going to propose a do over of the release date guessing contest, this is beyond ridiculousness.
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