Originally Posted by DaRat (Post 369455)

Well, I think it's lost in translation somewhat, but B6 said "the patch will be released regardless of the development of the sequel." which could be construed to mean that there might not be a sequal at all... (Which means we'll all be flying 109Es and the Spit Ia until we all lose interest or go back to 1946!)

Originally Posted by Insuber (Post 369464)

The message is positive, there will be a patch + there will be a sequel, independently from each other. Taking into account the modular nature of this simulator, it's also very logical that they work effectively on both fronts.

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi (Post 369456)

No the sequel has been confirmed stop stirring the pot!!

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi (Post 369454)

Sorry to push it but can we expect the patch for Xmas or should we expect the patch next year?

Originally Posted by kendo65 (Post 369461)

Thanks for keeping us informed BlackSix.

Have to say though that I'm more concerned about this unexplained delay (not due to coding issues or finances we have been told) than about some of the other panics that have flared on the forums in the last year.

I understand the incessant pressure from members here for news, but all too often the devs seem to end up shooting themselves in the foot by making some announcement, creating anticipation and excitement and then...squandering that excitement and enthusiasm by not handling whatever delays or difficulties are encountered very well.

The current situation is a good example. The information blackout as to the true situation probably has good reasons behind it, but as public relations it is pretty disastrous.

I realise there is an element of 'damned if they do, damned if they don't' here, but as a fan of this game it is discouraging to see good news and good will too often squandered by poor communication of the (often inevitable) difficulties encountered in developing complex software.

Originally Posted by BlackSix (Post 369470)

I think now that the best solution would be total silence. Rumors - this is much worse than no information.

Originally Posted by BlackSix (Post 369470)

I feel very great pressure on this issue.
When Ilya has announced a new content patch (18 November) it was impossible to predict subsequent events.
I think now that the best solution would be total silence. Rumors - this is much worse than no information.

Originally Posted by BlackSix (Post 369467)

Yes, you understood correctly. But I did not say anything about the modular structure. This question is closed before the announcement.

Originally Posted by robtek (Post 369504)

Quit laying the foundation of rumours! :D