So what's been fixed in NL
MutantBunny:
Just to get it established as a real fact: As a certified Maxiod Stalker (I follow him around and read all his posts everywhere) I know for a fact the Maxiod is online during all hours of the day and night, so he's not spending just his 'work hours' here. THAT"S dedication....and a bit crazy -- but really good for us :)
sanmonroe:
You may want to read about what EA considers "normal work hours"
http://www.livejournal.com/users/ea_spouse/
The 9AM-10PM 6 days a week to prevent a crunch at the end is my favorite. (followed by changing it to 7 days a week when crunch time comes) With no compensation.
MutantBunny:
Corporate BS at it's best.
I agree --that sucks. Which makes MaxiodToms efforts even more remarkable--he has often come online in the wee hours of the morning. His efforts may be an attempt to placate his horrible bosses, it may be that he worries about the financial plight of his family and it may be that he just wants us to be happy and shut the f#&^$& up and stop complainting about every little glitch (last option is my bet.)
I couldn't stand Sims2--the core game. And I screamed really loud about it too. :) It was simply unplayable until Pescado happened along and thank all Gods for him (I love Pescado, very funny smart guy.) Uni fixed that tho. I do feel that I paid for half a game with S2 and got the other half when I bought Uni. However, Uni has been fun for me. And NL is great fun so far.
My biggest complaint with the Sims 1 and 2 is : I hate when they take something away--they can add as much as they want but don't take stuff away, change stuff.
I don't have a lot of the bugs other people have. Sometimes I feel almost cheated cuz I don't! Sometimes I wonder what the hell is wrong with my game that I don't have the bugs! (How sick is that??) And it may be that driving wonderment that makes me follow along behind him.
IMO, Corporations in general, not just in software, need to accept that people are HUMAN. Crporations obviously need to be forced into stopping the greed machine. Whatever it takes. I also think that EA needs to back off and give the Maxiods TIME.
I guess the moral to my tirade is: I know he's online almost every night--sometimes twice a night. And it seems to me that whatver reason is driving him--he oughta get at least some appreciation for it. So here I am trying to give what I can.
I know I really appreciate his efforts (and if I didn't, I'd hollar real loud about that too :).) I know he's answered lots of questions people have had thereby making their game enjoyable again.
We probably need to get back on topic, what's been fixed, or Pescado will be tearing off our lips....
J. M. Pescado:
Quote from: sanmonroe on 2005 September 20, 22:13:12
You may want to read about what EA considers "normal work hours"
http://www.livejournal.com/users/ea_spouse/
The 9AM-10PM 6 days a week to prevent a crunch at the end is my favorite. (followed by changing it to 7 days a week when crunch time comes) With no compensation.
Pssh. Excuses. EA can clearly see their products are not performing up to spec, and so people must work harder. Thus, hours increase. It makes perfect sense to me. Now if they double them again, perhaps we will have far fewer bugs.
Of course, EA doesn't seem to have a good grasp on morale management. Morale thus suffers as a result. What they need is more motivational aids to boost morale. I recommend stationing a bevy of beggars outside the offices. This should provide the proper encouragement and frame of mind. If they can't enter or exit the office without stepping over a few beggars, morale should improve. A fat man with a whip wouldn't hurt, either.
RabidAngel:
LOL!
Here, here, Pescado...
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