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America's Army Update

[Mar 17, 2003, 8:59 pm ET] - Share - Viewing Comments

A new version 1.6 of America's Army Operations has been announced as a premium service download on the America's Army Website, where it says: "This Version 1.6 update expands the importance of rules of engagement and teamwork within America's Army due to its introduction of non-combatants in the new 'Radio Tower' non-combatant rescue mission. New functionality such as the addition of projectile penetration and ricochets add increased realism to game scenarios. Version 1.6 also marks the transition of America's Army to the production version of Unreal's version 2110 engine." This paid download is for the full version of the game, and meanwhile, an America's Army patch has appeared on several sites for download, but we have been told the official patch will appear on the official website, and event the developers aren't sure whether this is a beta or not. Here is a quote from Abraxas from IRC: "People, stop asking me about the patch. We only develop the game, we do not distribute. None of the Devs can tell you anything. Obviously, there has been a snafu. The Army is aware of it and is working on the situation." Meanwhile, there is now a mirror of the full version 1.6 download on FileShack (registration required).

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Re: gah

Mar 18, 2003, 07:44

Bronco

What is with game developers and publishers, really? How hard is it to get themselves organised to do a file release?

As a non-industry outsider I can offer up a guess:

The responsibilities associated with doing a 'file release' are neglected because the company views them as an annoyance that does not make them money.

It is no suprise that Valve and the UT2K3 patches were handled well. These are both games by companies that consider delivering extra content to their customers as a good business practice.

The other companies dump those responsibilities on someone that is either incapable of handling the work or so busy with other work (most likely the next project) that they don't have the time to devote to the work.

Trying to go a the pay for patches route may be the result of a meeting between the creators and accountants.
Look to the battles between the designers of automobiles and their accountants. If you look at the designs that Dodge/Chrysler released through the late 60s to the mid 80s you can easily point a finger and say:
"At this point a designer was the head of the company."
or
"The accountants are in charge now."

My guess is same thing here.

If they're trying to make money, well, that's a bit disappointing considering that this was always going to be a free game.

I would say it goes beyond disappointing right to downright dumb. Free means free. Unless you are the government

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Comment [quote="Bronco"Mar 18, 2003, 07:44]q[What is with game developers and publishers, really? How hard is it to get themselves organised to do a file release?]q As a non-industry outsider I can offer up a guess: The responsibilities associated with doing a 'file release' are neglected because the company views them as an annoyance that does not make them money. It is no suprise that Valve and the UT2K3 patches were handled well. These are both games by companies that consider delivering extra content to their customers as a good business practice. The other companies dump those responsibilities on someone that is either incapable of handling the work or so busy with other work (most likely the next project) that they don't have the time to devote to the work. Trying to go a the pay for patches route may be the result of a meeting between the creators and accountants. Look to the battles between the designers of automobiles and their accountants. If you look at the designs that Dodge/Chrysler released through the late 60s to the mid 80s you can easily point a finger and say: "At this point a designer was the head of the company." or "The accountants are in charge now." My guess is same thing here. q[If they're trying to make money, well, that's a bit disappointing considering that this was always going to be a free game.]q I would say it goes beyond disappointing right to downright dumb. Free means free. Unless you are the government %) -TPFKAS2S http://www.braglio.org s{How many toes does a fish have? How many wings on a cow? I wonder, yep. I wonder!}s [/quote]

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