Originally Posted by Daeke

Hey guys,

So, I've finally sat down at my desk for the first time since I got here today. I've been spending the entirety of the morning tracking down all of the developers and asking tons of questions to make sure I've got the latest information on what's going on behind-the-scenes.

Right now, we've got the designers tracking the data for the changes that were made in this morning's patch. What will help us the most right now is for you to go and play the game. I understand that you're upset over the changes that were made, but in order for us to figure out what the issue is, we want to gather hard data to support your feedback, and we can only do that with your help.

Your points have been noted. There is clear dissent amongst the ranks about the changes that were made. The feedback has come through loud and clear. So please, hop into the game and play for a while so that we can get the hard evidence for our next step.

Thanks,
Daeke

Originally Posted by KO_Gilligan

That's going above and beyond in my opinion.

I think you're all doing an awesome job in the game making department. I especially wouldn't worry about those who lost God-Mode -- In play testing we've seen the powers in all levels of disarray. Count me as one who actually thought the powers really needed to be fixed.

I specualted things would take more than a couple days to smooth out after launch - keep up the good work, I know your busy, and this is a small bump in the road.

It may be disheartening to see so many complaints, but those who understand aren't really posting.

Thanks, Daeke

Originally Posted by Goryus

It would have helped - a lot - if he had posted that anywhere but in a thread asking for a dev comment on the lack of respecs. Like in any one of the dozens of threads discussing the changes to the powers that occurred.

Showed he was reacting to the overall fervor on the boards, and hadn't actually bothered reading the thread he posted in.

Worse, still no response about the respecs.

Originally Posted by Lyonnais

....your not going to get a free respec by sucking up to the devs

Originally Posted by KO_Gilligan

I like to create and recreate.

I'm like one of those kids with all the play-dough mixed together because I don't worry about saving my creations :p

Originally Posted by pamisley

Sorry for OUR kneejerk reactions?

What about Cryptic's kneejerk reaction in releasing this kind of a patch to begin with!?

I can't understand the support for this patch at all. It reminds me of a political show where you always have to have two sides on EVERY issue, just to foster debate.

This patch was a heavy-handed attempt to address outlier concerns after only FOUR days of live content.

It devastated middle and marginal builds in order to tweak powerbuilds, which people all over the place are saying are still effective.

It undid the "final" XP change that was made last week, making sparse content even sparser (try the City missions now).

It drastically reduced solo-friendly play in a game that was originally marketed and developed to be soloable all the way to level 40. So long for that.

Yet my reaction is kneejerk and hasty.