Why the Silence?
First, this is not a "Where is Episode 3?" thread.
My question is, what are the possible reasons for TTG's lack of response to the questions and concerns raised on the issue? There are many upset people on these forums, facebook, and other pages who are requesting information. I am happy to wait for the game, and I am sure it will be great. However, it is clear that this lack of communication is a departure from TTG's past practices. I have always appreciated and respected their accessibility and open communication in the past.
Again, I am not complaining, I am genuinely curious about their departure from prior practices, and would like to discuss possible reasons for it.
Are there legal reasons for the lack of communication?
Are there business reasons?
Could they feel that they have said enough, and do not owe the vocal internet posters any more information?
It is apparent that the lack of response to the many questions has resulted in a loss of trust and customers who will not purchase from TTG again. There must be valid reasons for the silence that outweigh the negative consequences.
My question is, what are the possible reasons for TTG's lack of response to the questions and concerns raised on the issue? There are many upset people on these forums, facebook, and other pages who are requesting information. I am happy to wait for the game, and I am sure it will be great. However, it is clear that this lack of communication is a departure from TTG's past practices. I have always appreciated and respected their accessibility and open communication in the past.
Again, I am not complaining, I am genuinely curious about their departure from prior practices, and would like to discuss possible reasons for it.
Are there legal reasons for the lack of communication?
Are there business reasons?
Could they feel that they have said enough, and do not owe the vocal internet posters any more information?
It is apparent that the lack of response to the many questions has resulted in a loss of trust and customers who will not purchase from TTG again. There must be valid reasons for the silence that outweigh the negative consequences.
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Most likely this. And imo they have given enough information, it's only a small vocal minority who keeps complaining and spamming on where episode 3 is and why its not released yet.
That is, by the way, more communication about the episode status we had for any other preceding game, as far as I can remember. This submission stuff wasn't discussed openly in previous games.
Telltale has nothing to communicate at this time. They're waiting just like you do. That's the reason for the silence.
they posted on there blog, link/tab on the top of these forum pages..
read them...
Doesn't seem legit to me
That's not a reason. We're waiting and we're not silent, the 2 are not connected.
Why would anyone do this? Are you telling me the fucking PC Version is ready for months and they spent the last weeks coding the fucking console shit oO
If that is true this is gonna be my last game of TTG. FFS, how can you not release something if it's ready, that's just so dumb it hurts...
Completly disagree with you.
They have a contract with Microsoft that says Xbox has to get it either before or on the same day as the other platforms.
So they have a nice little de-bugged and thoroughly tested walkingdead103.exe sitting on a hard drive in their office and we won't see it for weeks because it needs microsoft's approval to be on their system.
There must be reasons why they choose not to adopt such an easy resolution to most of the complaints. I simply wonder what the reasons are.
nda...
bill gates has threatened their loved ones with 'buyouts'
they actually enjoy the abuse, the raging and the threats of boycotts ( i hope not )
I suspect because they have work to do. I suspect that because they are making an adult game, they assume they are dealing with adults that don't require constant hand holding. Having already communicated that the episode is ready, pending approval, they're carrying on with their work on future episodes, so hopefully they can hear less of this in the future, which I highly doubt because someone always has to bitch.
You do realize every game developer ever does this right? And movie developer... and author... have fun not enjoying anything ever then
EDIT:For clarification, I mean the whole "wait even after its ready to go" deal.
This. There doesn't have to be a message about the status of the game every day. People complained about the silence. They got what they wanted and now want more. I dont think everyone will be happy until there is a daily blog explaining the progress they've made.
What do you mean constant hand holding? giving somebody something they paid for on time or at least communicating why they are constantly wrong about their projected release dates doesn't really amount to "constant hand holding". I'm glad you're happy getting a third of what you paid for but to insult those who are not and accuse them of being children... well that's just ignorant. TT doesn't need your defense, and you sound pathetic.
I'm sure that they would like to alleviate the complaining by communicating if they could. I wonder what is preventing them from doing so.
Some might consider constant whining, fighting, and hostility over a delayed game release pathetic.
The last part of my previous post applies to you. Have a nice day!
chill fiddly chill
you like a horny dog dry humping a leg..
no one is happy about the delays or the silence (your pathetic to suggest it) but some of us use a bit of common sense and restraint in the knowledge that ttg know exactly how we feel (they are gamers too) and will release the game when it is READY.
Okay, I'll bite. By "constant hand holding", he was referring to people who whine, complain and throw hissy fits over a game because they can't do something with their time in the meantime have to be told to calm down and "held" through it. And it isn't ignorant to brand someone who, as I said, have to "have their hand held" as a child, especially if they are elder teens or even young adults who can't be patient enough for a game's episode to be released. It's the opposite with me and loads of other people, the silence and suspense of when the episode would be released makes me hyped up as I think thoughts like "Is THAT going to be changed?", "What will I get to do?", and even "What adventure will we go through today?!". But, this is all me. Oh, and lastly, YOU sound pathetic for calling someone else pathetic who was giving his $.02 and then some, capiche?
Oh, but it is complicated. They didn't exactly "lie", per se. It was a change in procedure. I can see where you're coming from, but it isn't exactly right to blame them 100% for it. For all we know, it could've been a business decision from the higher-ups. And who said we're getting jollies? It isn't our fault that we're more open-minded, understanding, and patient...not to mention mature about it. It isn't as if complaining or demanding immediate release would help in the least.
Looky here!
And there you go, my good sir.
Complaining about the situation is not among Telltale's communicative options.
@all: Cut it with the insults a bit, will you? It's the weekend, it's damn hot in here, and threads are closed far too quickly.
There would still be plenty of complaining then imo, the ppl who complain now will find other shit to complain about
doctor who reference which is also the question.
Thank you. I started this thread to discuss why TTG doesn't respond to the very vocal criticism with simple status updates. Let's not turn this into another complaint thread.
I Have read it and it's Says:
"The team has finished play-testing and tuning, and we’re nearing final submission to our partners for certification on digital platforms. "
Its states nowhere that they have sent it to the parteners for certification only that they are nearing. you all Assume that they have, and you know what they say about assume
Overlooked that one in the Steam - Walking Dead update cuz you have to click again to enter Telltale's blog.
Thanks, Telltale, for at least updating us. ^.^
well considering that's now a week old our assumptions are more accurate as time goes on..
In pre-episode 2 days they used the "about to submit for certification" terminology for about a week and a half, then once it was confirmed submitted it took about 2 weeks.
So until they actually say they've submitted for certification I'm not holding my breath for an august release.
I'm curious, for all those people demanding refunds, does that mean they never intend to play the game or do they intend to re-purchase it once complete? Either way, the wait is the same.
As far as Telltale themselves go, cut them some slack, please. Yes, I paid for the same thing you did, and yes, I was under the assumption that I would be receiving it a bit faster - but, hey, I have other games to entertain myself, and I would much rather a thoroughly tried and tested, polished piece of work than I would a buggy, jumbly mess released haphazardly to placate a bunch of whiny consumers. The employees at Telltale are human beings; they make mistakes, they miscalculate, they screw up. God forbid anybody should hold you lot to similar standards of perfection, because I doubt you'd find out anything pleasant about yourselves.
A bit more on topic, though: I think Telltale has their hands full trying to push this episode out as soon as they can, as well as cooperating with a handful of seedy, stubborn producers who are probably doing their best to slowly destroy this game in favor of marketing and personal profit. They aren't a gigantic team; they're a relatively small group of people trying to create a vision they have. They just don't have time to sit there and give us updates every second of every day and, contrary to what some of you are saying, I can remember being treated much worse by less talented game designers over the years.
Good first post!
this was the exact rhetoric used for the last episode and it was the buggiest game i've ever played. hell, it deleted all of my PS3 saves. sounds like TTG didn't even bother to beta test it.
Its not like that,they finish the game at the same time for every port however they need some sort of validations from sony and microsoft to let them upload their arcarde to their servers.
And im guessing they don't release ports in different days to treat every consumer equally.