Menders Broken? [Archive] - EQ2 Forum Archive @ EQ2Wire

07-23-2006, 12:19 AM

Not sure if this is true or not but the rumor on test right now is that the reason the menders are not repairing anymore is cause this is the new penalty for death. Is this true? Another rumor was that there is another repair system that is being put in place that the current one was removed until they put it in. Is this true. I have done searches for mender broke and what not and found nothing so far. Why I ask is that when I asked the QA person on test if the rumors are true or what was going on I got no response at all from a /say /tell or in test channel. I guess going to kill an level 55+ epic x2 mob was more important than answering anyone that was asking what was up with the menders. I guess I can't see how hard it would have been to say they are changing but can't give out any info at this time or they are broken and we are aware.... heck anything would have been better than just ignoring the test channel, says or tells.I know we don't have support on test but if something is broke or not working that affects the gameplay that much you would at least think there would have been a MOTD or something warning people.Any information would be greatly appreciated. This is second day I logged in and they are still not working.Thanks <div></div>

EtoilePirate

07-23-2006, 03:46 AM

1.) It's a rumour because after being asked the same question 45 times in an hour, some test regulars become wiseasses. It kind of goes with the territory.2.) QA actually did respond several times to the Test channel tonight saying that they were aware of the problem, that the right people were working on a fix, and that in the meantime we just had to hang tight.There was a patch last night that screwed them up. It's the weekend. Somehow I imagine the bulk of the people in the office don't actually work a 7-day workweek.<div></div>

Piltow

07-23-2006, 03:48 AM

Not according to Moorgard . In his reply on 7/21 to a thread on Gameplay Forum, he stated the following: <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Giralus wrote: There was a Post when they removed shards and alot of Thread's on the issue about the death penelty , we did finaly get a response from a " Coder " not a " Dev " , that they were working on a new death penelty and the "Coder " Stated " Dont expect death to stay the way it is we are working on a New death system but it will take a wyle to Impliment " <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> To be clear, <A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=testfeed&message.id=38077#M38077" target=_blank>in his post</A> last December, Don was talking about the addition of item damage to gear you've recently had equipped. It was something we wanted to have in when shards were removed, but it took a while longer for the code to be complete. As of now, we don't have any plans to change the death penalty again. Rumors to the contrary are unfounded. =========================== Steve Danuser, a.k.a. Moorgard Game Designer, EverQuest II In response to the Menders being broken. THEY ARE. I won't play on test anymore till they are fixed because I won't fight with 40% armor.

Pins

07-23-2006, 03:57 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Piltow wrote: Not according to Moorgard . In his reply on 7/21 to a thread on Gameplay Forum, he stated the following: <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Giralus wrote: There was a Post when they removed shards and alot of Thread's on the issue about the death penelty , we did finaly get a response from a " Coder " not a " Dev " , that they were working on a new death penelty and the "Coder " Stated " Dont expect death to stay the way it is we are working on a New death system but it will take a wyle to Impliment " <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> To be clear, <A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=testfeed&message.id=38077#M38077" target=_blank>in his post</A> last December, Don was talking about the addition of item damage to gear you've recently had equipped. It was something we wanted to have in when shards were removed, but it took a while longer for the code to be complete. As of now, we don't have any plans to change the death penalty again. Rumors to the contrary are unfounded. =========================== Steve Danuser, a.k.a. Moorgard Game Designer, EverQuest II In response to the Menders being broken. THEY ARE. I won't play on test anymore till they are fixed because I won't fight with 40% armor. <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> Why does what % your armor is at matters, unless it's at 0% it performs the same as 10% or 100%. Maybe you should try to die less!

Elorah

07-23-2006, 06:53 AM

I saw tonight on test,a developer was online giving out repair kits. I can not imagine that he would do so if it was working as intended. It is a bug and it has been reported. Some things take time to fix :smileywink:

Piltow

07-23-2006, 07:29 AM

<DIV>Maybe you should try to die less! </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Maybe you should let me play the way I want to and not critique it.:smileytongue:</DIV>

Sunrayn

07-23-2006, 07:41 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> zabu wrote: Another rumor was that there is another repair system that is being put in place that the current one was removed until they put it in. Is this true. <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> I gotta learn not to joke around on the /test channel I guess.... As a side note to the guy who said he wouldnt play with his armor at 40%...You oughta try testing the guild raids with half your crew naked. Loads of laughs. Sunrayn, the Naked Guardian

Pullo

07-24-2006, 08:21 AM

Happily, the Norrathian Menders Local 518 all returned to work this evening after their brief work stoppage. Naked adventurers all over Norrath promptly ran back to their local smithy and re-equipped, much to the joy and happieness of all.

EQ2Playa432

07-24-2006, 09:19 AM

Woot nice. Now I can wipe away! :smileywink:<div></div>

Magic

07-25-2006, 01:11 AM

Yes! I can confirm this morning that the menders are mending again!!! Woot! My armor was down to 10%.