EQ2 Flames Consolidated Developer Information List - Page 24

Ratface · 03-11-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadberry

I expect a post from a dev tomorrow saying:

More like:

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Originally Posted by Bruce Ferguson

There has been quite a bit of discussion recently about something we were doing to show kindness to some valued members of our raiding community who have been working diligently to world first raid mobs for the last three years.
What we did was take some internal raiding strats from the QA Team, copy them by hand, and grant their wish to continue to world first these encounters.

Had we been aware that being a little extra kind to these folks would cause such an uproar, there is no doubt we would not have taken this step. However, due to the current situation, I find myself apologizing to you for allowing this situation to occur. Obviously, we overstepped the bounds of kindness in attempting to thank these people for their efforts in raiding, and we are working to rectify this situation before the end of the day today.
Thank you,

Bruce Ferguson
Senior Producer, EverQuest II

Deadberry · 03-11-2008, 04:06 AM

Lol, that's kinda what I was going for. It appears you found the old post.

Rokkual · 03-11-2008, 04:20 AM

Wow, this is the craziest drama I've seen since the BoB/dev fiasco in Eve (if anyone knows wtf I'm talking about)

Pinski · 03-11-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokkual

Wow, this is the craziest drama I've seen since the BoB/dev fiasco in Eve (if anyone knows wtf I'm talking about)

That scandal was way larger than this due to the way EVE works.

daray · 03-11-2008, 04:22 AM

Well, this thread certainly delivers - way to lose all credibility NPU. The real question, is how far does this stretch back?

(However, I do somewhat feel sorry for those of you in NPU that weren't in the loop and believed that you were actually achieving something.)

Rokkual · 03-11-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinski

That scandal was way larger than this due to the way EVE works.

True, true, but still, first kill = mythical item

Tyirul · 03-11-2008, 04:24 AM

WWNPUD? Hotmail. - Someone Sig It.

Gaige · 03-11-2008, 04:24 AM

This:

http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/p...06146&#4560419

Makes me LOL @ Domino.

I mean she says:

Quote:

Didi wrote:

Sage: Felishanna, a long time acquaintance also. She's an avid and fanatical roleplayer and she and I have stood up for roleplay and casual players in many a debate. She was also incredibly helpful when RoK released and I was trying to complete my crafting faction quest with Danak on Adeste, helping me find the way safely for the first time.

Tailor: thanks to an alt of Niami Denmother, another wonderful person I've known since we met at a fan faire for the Desert of Flames release. We used to grumble about Beghn together.

First off, yes I realize you are a fanatical roleplaying, casual crafter who has gotten into many debates with players who don't agree with you. I'm so glad SOE hired such a biased person onto the EQ2 team.

Also lol @ "helping you find your way safely the first time" - didn't you make the fucking quest? How much help could you fucking need?

Grumble about Beghn? Apparantly you grumbled your way into his job. How very noble of you. Well since you've admitted to rumbling about the TS dev who was there before you, I'm sure you afford me no ill will for doing the same to you.

pagansaint · 03-11-2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokkual

Wow, this is the craziest drama I've seen since the BoB/dev fiasco in Eve (if anyone knows wtf I'm talking about)

LMAO

Yeah, except I think this is rating a little bit higher on the "WTF WERE YOU THINKING" Scale for a Development team to do.

Just based off of the type of environment this is compared to EVE.

The vast majority of EQ2 players wouldn't survive a week in EVE's community.

But as for actual impact on the game?

The BoB/Dev deal was ridiculously more widespread in effects.

Leorra · 03-11-2008, 04:26 AM

We always knew some guilds were given info that helped them to beat encounters first, but tbh I naively hoped it did not extend to the degree that has been put forth here.

I also beleive that aeralik and other $OE employees abused vulnerable indivuals like Laps, and exploited them for their own personal benefit.

This should be a testimony of the the ethical, and professional state of affairs at Sony Online Entertainment.

P.S.
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