Ok the last real update was on the 30. juli (2013) with sprites and forge and etc.
So what did we get since that happend? PROMOS LOTS AND LOTS OF PROMOS(and more and more and more promos)
well + a single torto mission (just a comeback of old monsters...) a new birthday mission (just for the birthday time)
and in winter the winterfest mission (only during christmas). oh and ofc the bugfixes (don't realy matter as updates for me)
The gunner update was first announced for end of 2013... well it's over 7 months since then.
I mean you first thought it would come in 2013 and now it's already over a half year later, what are you doing OOO?
sitting arround and think about the next promo? create the next 30 promos? the next 50 you can give us after the last is just over?
maybe 3 promos at the same time to put in? even if nick left, he don't left 7 months ago.
and the gunner update should be bigger than the sprite update with all that stuff cause you already need so much time and the last real update was 1 year ago
1 year and nothing new.
Well how else is OOO suppose to recover from losses? A good majority of the community chewed and spat out the radiant market gimmick so they have no choice but to do promos for some $. Pretty sure that a minimal amount are actually doing programming. Making that small amount do programming in a 8 hour time constraint is harsh enough.
Your turn, Seiran.
erm...
they've got a test server run on the gunner update, and the changes are pretty major. I'm pretty sure they are working on it. and once again, we are pretty sure that the art team isn't the coding team, so they can work on the gunner update while making promos.
WE should stop posting blatant threads about how dead this game is, and start praising the developers for the invention of the greatest thing since canned bread. WE should be thankful that they have not yet pulled the plug on Spiral Knights. WE should keep quiet and hope that some day the lichen colonies just disappear. WE should be grateful.
Also, why does everyone forget the fact that their ten man programming team works tirelessly on new weapons, balanced stats, and for once, the dream of a balanced Polaris.
Also also, we need not forget the Test Server. That's a sign the gunner update isn't canceled.
Triple also, we have the promise of an Arcade Redux, and possibly a Slime Casino.
I rest my case.
The test server means nothing to me. They've been delaying the gunner update for far too long. I'm pretty sure the sprite update didnt take so long, and it changed so much more.
i was on the test server and the only new things are some guns and armors ... wow the promos gave us new weapons and shields ...
and btw they were already done -.- (if that armor and guns is all then it's not realy much and not even worth so much time xD)
Are you one of the people from steam that comment on every promo complaining?
Seems like it.
Y'know, i don't know why people think that complaining about the update coming too slow makes it come any faster.
Complaints work about as well as screaming at a brick wall to get out of the way.
"if that armor and guns is all then it's not really much and not even worth so much time xD"
Wow.
I don't think you even played the test server, or you don't know the mechanics of guns in SK in general, and you just joined for a sneak peak.
And wheres your years of game design experience to know that it shouldn't take that long?
The aimless complaints never stop.
It never ends
I wonder when Three Rings is just going to get fed up with these threads and change the game to a true P2P. . . orrr, they might just start trolling us with very unnecessary updates that secretly will make snipes attack us if we get too close to them :D
You are forgetting about the sputterspark battles, the hidden hideout and the mission "A New Threat".
i was on the test server and the only new things are some guns and armors
and the new gun mechanics that I can't spoil because spoilers aren't allowed but that change radically the usage of all guns. if you didn0t find anything different, you don't use guns too much often.
sneak peak? I play spiral knights over 3 years already and have over 2400 hours in it. i payed over 400€ in the game already and i just tested the new guns on the test server, btw if you realized big changes on the test servers then it is already done right? cause it was on the test server they just should add it to the normal spiral knights server -.-, and you can't tell me they need 7 months for this changes. the sprite update had huge changes in a way shorter time back in the time it was announced(and they don't delayed the sprites 2 times and said after that : we give it to you "when it's done"
if it was already done it would be on, then it clearly shows it's not. it seems that OOO is focusing on balance for once since the guns will go up a lot in power and usability when the gunner update kicks in. and the sprite update added things more than balanced out what was in the game at the time. while sprites themselves needed to be balanced out, radiants, orbs and new difficulties were tweaked after the changes were implemented.
i feel like they're not only working for the gunner update., i think they're working also for a much bigger one., including the new missions after Lord Vanaduke..., they also mentioned they will have a new tier 3 boss., and the new changes in arcade.., i feel like the gunner update is done but they want to combine the gunner update and the new missions and arcades, and new boss into it :D then release them at once ^^ think positive ., complaining will only stress yourself ., :P
just calm down and wait for it :P
"i feel like they're not only working for the gunner update., i think they're working also for a much bigger one., including the new missions after Lord Vanaduke..., they also mentioned they will have a new tier 3 boss., and the new changes in arcade.., i feel like the gunner update is done but they want to combine the gunner update and the new missions and arcades, and new boss into it :D then release them at once ^^ think positive ., complaining will only stress yourself ., :P
just calm down and wait for it :P"
Genius!!!!!!! and guys stop complaining its not like they are making the game where you have to pay 10$ an hour or anything T_T(I'm talking about the peeps who are complaining.)
What's new:
-Nick left OOO, he was the head of SK development.
What we know about what's coming:
-Gunner Update, new guns and armors.
-New Tier 3 Boss.
-Arcade Redux, transforming into a farming place.
The key word here is patience, and I'm sure you've learned about it before. I'm sorry, but the community's attempts to rush them or demand things be done are really starting to rub me wrong. That's not how the players should act to the developers, especially when they're trying their hardest and probably stressed out endlessly from seeing these same threads... back, to back, to back.
The developing team is albeit, a rather small team to begin with, and with Nick leaving on his own accord (IIRC, he had other things to work on and real-world business), they were cut short one key developer, and the original creator.
The gunner update, the Arcade Redux, and the other updates are well in the making. It takes time because they have to test out and make sure everything is ready BEFORE they actually release. Would you rather have a rushed expansion that absolutely breaks the game in every aspect, or have something that's complete, fully-tested, and ready for us to enjoy?
The promotions are needed and going left and right because they need the revenue to keep this great game going. I've been playing it for nearly 2 years now, and it's definitely been an enjoyable experience thus far. I'm happy the Arcade Redux happened and made the Radiant Fire Crystals less rare, as it gives me the urge to delve deeper into danger so I can have my 5* gear reach it's full potential, and get that "Yeah! I did it!" feel whenever I find an ample amount of the crystals.
All good things take their time to come into play. This is a free-to-play game, but probably one of the best ones I've played. Three Rings is trying their best to give us what we desire, but we need to be patient, and let them work. They know how tedious game development is, and that's likely why the gunner update and future expansions are taking a good chunk of time.
So just sit back, do some Arcade runs, and enjoy some nice bloon fights in Haven here and there.
Patience is of virtue, and one that can so easily be taken granted of. I wouldn't see it as fair if I was a paying player, one to show support for the game's growth yet see no actual progress. In the end we abandon this project that OOO has embarked on, and chase after more competent products on the market. What say you in defending the game's degradation, especially with a team that is shrinking below the optimal level.
Dude no. 1 makes topic says "where is update"
Dude no. 2 trolls
Dude no. 3 says "be patient"
Dude no. 4 says "we've been patient enough"
Dude no. 5 grows senseless discussion to even bigger size
Dude no. 6 backs to point one.
"This game hasn't been updated except for these updates of which I'm going to ignore."
Sometimes I wonder if the OPs even read their own posts.
a single torto mission (just a comeback of old monsters...) a new birthday mission (just for the birthday time)
and in winter the winterfest mission (only during christmas)
Forgot apocrea, barrier/boost changes (in the arcade redux), mission changes, among a couple other things (such as new usables like fireworks not in a promo).
Dude, those updates are not changing anything in game. We want a point of playing since we have nothing more to do. Events are ok, but only for two weeks, changes like pickups or small missions are catching attention only for 15 minutes, this isn't really somehing.
I beg to differ, barriers and power-ups have changed the game quite a bit.
and we all forgot about gate changing or something? you know, the moonstone and valestone in our inventory?
1. the thread is not " wheres the update" it is more like "1 year no real update but put in endles promos wich pisses alot persons off, cause there is no break between promos"(and some persons want everything and so much promos is just to much. (espacially when they put in so much new looking shields and weaps...) 2. patient? 7 months over the first announced date is more than enough.(even if nick left, HE LEFT AFTER THE FIRST ANNOUNCED DATE BTW!) and 3. what about my vale and moonstone? i collect theam since i have the 10.000 miner achivment. and i know we can't drop our stones now in gates but that is more a bad point (players can't decide now wich enemys they want in the different dephs of a gate + we can't make money out of the stones[sure you can sell crafted sprite food but only with 3 minerals and it cost a material.
I thought we all knew that the Gunner Update already happened...
Did you know that they pulled the plug on Dr Who: Worlds in Time.
Whhhaaaaaa???
I was so looking to play that game this morning. Its been dead since March. x_x
Had to settle for Bang! Howdy (sucks unless your patient) before learning of a website thats been in Beta since the early days of dial-up called Whirled.com
Three Rings Designs is one weird company.... Have yous guys finished any product?
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Any game recommendations? Cuz lately im been flipping the bird to modern games and been playing on Emulators....froms the 80s. (Atari 5200 is not that bad.)
Don't you just love the SK community? Always wondering where the gunner update is.
maybe we would be quit if they would give us a update on the forum how far they are and what they have done already.
but i just see nothing, the only thing i see are empthy promises. they could easy write 1 thread in the forum what they have done already on the update and what will all come, but i just saw a bit gun things. spiral knights was always my favorite game and still is, but if they tell us they update and do nothing then you can be sure alot of players are pis... yeah mad about it.
Pardon me for asking, wolf fighter, but do you have a job? I mean employment in an actual business. You don't have to tell me what you actually do, btw.
your question is stupid... i live in germany, different time... so you shouldn't wonder about the time of my posts -.-
Your response is stupid, and if that is your attitude towards the game, you can just straight up leave. Your investment in the game does not make you an entitled arrogant wolf like what you are now, and since you want to straight up punch OOO in the face of the facts we all already knew, then you may as well not deserve to remain in this game further. You don't have to throw any more money, you don't have to wait anymore, you can just pick another game off the list of an ever-expanding list of MMORPGs and put all your time and money in it too.
I'm impatient too, but your tone speaks worse than King Midas'. Get out, go to another game's forums, and spew your excretion all over there instead.
Well, today is July 30th too... And it's Wednesday... Is anyone thinking what I'm thinking? :o
Its raging day :3,but apart from jokes The gunner update its on its way and i can tell that an update will be announced very soon `(+o+)`
I approve of this study to be submitted to the Spiral Order University.
@Razori it's hump day?
1. i don't want to punch theam in the face, i like the game but i don't see they do something for the gunner update(the last test server was months ago ...)
2. oh wow look another promotion today after the last ends...
3. you should realy overthink how you speak.
I deserved to play the game (i even think more than you if you are f2p cause i supported alot and spend in this game much more than in a pay game[that get's updates too sometimes)
4. we still have no answer from OOO or see any works going on (would be enough if i would read how far they are already) but they tell us nothing and we see nothing. i just want answers and i done this thread for the endless promos not for the gunner update you all missed the main point and read my text wrong
Actually they did give us an answer BUT WITHOUT THAT MUCH INFO also you can contact the GM and ask for some question and I'm sure they will be glad to answer to your message :)
Also guys this is a peaceful forum so it's best not to use any kind of language or words which can result in offending other players.
( Wolf-Fighter I think Zaffy didn't mean it but it i kind of understand him because its sort of a pain in the spark*:p to hear all this complains in the forums every 1-2 weeks )
The best solution is to wait,I've been playing the game for 3 years and I'm still waiting calmly so give OOO some time to work on the update also after the Update release OOO should really do a dev log explaining one or two things of what happen and what did they work for such a long time ;)
This is why I've boycotted buying anything from their store for the time being. As long as they continue to shovel out promotions that are obvious and shameless cash-cow attempts, I will not pay for their bills or their dinner. When they start focusing on actual content again, like new levels, equipment, the Core, etc, then I will start buying stuff again.
A post that contains a permanent response to this kind of stupidity that radiates from these impatient players, that most forum users who commented on fully agreed to.
Where did that thing go to...
Let's end this pointless thread with a song:
The unenlighted gamers,
You cannot make the judgement call,
Give up your freewill forever,
Your voices won't be heard at all.
Display your paypal,
While never begging for more contents,
And blindly swear your fanbase,
Let your MMO control your mind,
LET YOUR MMO CONTROL YOUR SOUL!
Play in ignorance,
And purchase your luck boxes,
When the cash and money is the real cause,
Thinking ceases and the thruth is lost!
Don't you worry,
UFSC will be exactly what you grind,
We give our players the promos they need,
The RNG shall succeed.
The fires of greed will burn the F2P,
So we will make mist tanks obsolete!
Breaking down the fabrics of reality!
Let UI update control what you see!
Let your MMO control your soul,
Let your MMO control your mind.
LET YOUR MMO CONTROL YOUR SOUL,
LET YOUR MMO CONTROL YOUR MIND!!!
The ones who try to defend OOO for their cash-cowing nonsense are worse.
It's just barely shy of criminal enterprise.
NO! OOO has to gather lots of money in order to make such big game changer updates like dem gunzz, zomg the sprites and the forge was such a money drain for OOO oh the humanity they need youre moniez nao or else spiral knights will die FOOOOOREVER (echoes: EVER - EVEr- Ever- ever..)
so please. don't try to argue with dumb comments like that, you guys have no clue of what they are doing with the game or how much money they can dispose of or how much are they paying the devs or basically you know nothing but what you are told, and we all know OOO has told next to nothing about it so we are all in the darkness.
Besides we are all missing the point here, this isn't about lazy devs, lack of money or whatever arguments people may bring up, this is about: ahem... WHERE THE $@€# IS THAT GUNNER UPDATE
NYEZ, i said it, bring da hate.
It's as if people who pay OOO's money feel they are entitled to new content.
But you know what would also help is if we could actually see OOO's money report on how much they actually allocate their funds from promos to actual development vs recolors.
Because they wouldn't make as much money if Prisma chaps and actually giving people what they want right away.
I if I had the last edible twinkie on earth, you can beat people are going to pay a butt load of money to get it, but I'm just gonna sit here with my stupid old twinkie from 2011 and wait till it gets as stale as possible before I sell it for 1 bujillion crowns... because people want THE LAST TWINKIE.
(LAST TWINKIE AKA GUNNER UPDATE/ARCADE REDUX)
This is business 101, and if you can't handle OOO's making money, then you're playing the wrong video game.
As much as I hate to say it, OOO's needs really fat constituents who pay the bills trying to gamble for recolors.
The truth hurts as much as shard bombs are still a problem.
They have an armada of programmers are coders and it takes them this long to test and balance simple things.
But you guys keep giving them your money for the promotions if it makes the blue go away.
Well, if we don't throw our money at them how is your precious little gunner update gonna get funded and come out?
Y'know. Theres a thing, in your head, you use it to move your fingers and toes, y'know you can also talk in it and think about something you say before you type it for the internet to see?
You should use it.
Anyways, why is everyone so up in arms about new swag.
I like swag.
You should too.
If you don't like swag.
Well boo-hoo.
Also, my favorite little tidbits of general, um, i can;t say that. it would be rude. "smartness"
They have an armada of programmers are coders and it takes them this long to test and balance simple things.
btw if you realized big changes on the test servers then it is already done right?
When they start focusing on actual content again, like new levels, equipment, the Core, etc, then I will start buying stuff again.
The ones who try to defend OOO for their cash-cowing nonsense are worse.
And my favorite ladies and gents..
It's just barely shy of criminal enterprise
Criminal enterprise
This thread is this most of this community in a nutshell. I love it!
thread ended here, GG all and have a good day.
@Wolfy
If you've ever read my other responses - oh wait, you don't because you just decided to pop up on the forums one day thinking hey where's the stuff i deserved because I've paid for it - you would have known that I obviously do not support OOO's current actions, but do not support the players' reactions as well.
Oh I'm sorry I'm a F2P, I didn't realize I have no say when I haven't given a single cent to OOO. Technically you don't have any either, because you've only paid for the privileges of energy (and other promotional stuff), not for the stock of OOO.
My point is, if you think you deserve the content OOO should make, then you should have the tenacity to think that OOO shouldn't deserve your money for not delivering anything. If they start to panic from the lack of money the players are giving, wonder what they'll do? Either they will shut down SK completely, or they'll start to work more productively to rejuvenate the game. I predict the former though.
It's like Call of Duty all over again, people complaining about how uncreative the game sequels are, yet continue to throw money at it.
>Well, if we don't throw our money at them how is your precious little gunner update gonna get funded and come out?
If you keep throwing money at stupid reskins, why would they even bother with the gunner update if the reskins take far less effort and prints more money from knaves like you?
Your statement is retarded because you assume the money being made will be used for the update or anything else in the game instead of going for the devs' pockets so they can make more of those with almost to absolute minimal effort.
If you like the "new" tabards so much then go ahead and buy them (I don't like the neon-ish look on them anyways, the original ones look a lot better), but don't say that you're supporting the gunner update by buying them, because chances are: you're not, and in fact, you could very well be doing the opposite like I said above.
"If you've ever read my other responses - oh wait, you don't because you just decided to pop up on the forums one day thinking hey where's the stuff i deserved because I've paid for it - you would have known that I obviously do not support OOO's current actions, but do not support the players' reactions as well."
i don't pop up for 1 day... i was thinking about making this thread already 2 or 3 months ago... but i first waited.
after so long time it's realy enough.
(i don't like cod, never played it)
AND AGAIN THIS IS NO WHERES THE GUNNER UPDATE THREAD, THIS IS A STOP THE ENDLESS PROMOTIONS THREAD!!!!!
btw the promotions are gamblings (and the game is for 14 years already[was it 14?]) times ago all had 100% (at least the rose boxes) now we have 1 chapeu with 1 % great and the things no one realy want's are the highest to drop -.- (and gambling games are illegal under 18)
don't tell me now the boxes aren't just a luck game.
@Wolf-Fighter
#49 AND AGAIN THIS IS NO WHERES THE GUNNER UPDATE THREAD, THIS IS A STOP THE ENDLESS PROMOTIONS THREAD!!!!!
Please post in the relevant thread. [There are more, try a google search next time - I even added some from 2012 and 2013 in these links.]
#35 I deserved to play the game (i even think more than you if you are f2p cause i supported alot and spend in this game much more than in a pay game[that get's updates too sometimes)
2 things:
1. Giving money to a company doesn't give you the right to break rules or tell the company what to do. It shows that you are an interested investor and gives the company incentive to cater to your wants. For this game specifically (or any F2P game) anyone who doesn't break the rules/ToS deserves to play the game.
2. As others have already pointed out - you had a transaction for items in game (either promotional items such as boxes or energy). Those were the terms of the transaction. How much you "support" directly relates to how much you get. As with point #1, that does not give you any control over what the devs do - you simply bought items in the game.
W-what did just you... What nothing new? H-how could you miss greatest update since game launch!