11-02-2004, 08:56 AM
MongoJerry,Nov 2 2004, 07:29 AM Wrote:It seems strange to me, too. However, I can think of some reasons to do this. They knew that the game server maintenance, stress beta signups, and client downloads were going to be major events with possible (likely) problems of unknown nature that could delay the process. By waiting to issue the new patch until after all of that has been settled down a bit, they wouldn't have to lock down the patch quite as early. So, the development team can have these extra days to QA the patch before sending it out. Anyway, I think they're mostly focusing on the infrustructure end of things on the stress test, so the old client is fine for that. I would then guess that the open beta would have more focus on testing actual game content, and therefore the development team wouldn't mind having an extra week to flesh out some things. It's all hunches and guesswork, but it seems reasonable.
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I want to stick to the Closed Beta servers as well, considering that I've been a casual gamer, especially now that my wife has gotten into playing. I want to see some of the higher level content, and hopefully get my mount. But if I must start a new character, I guess that I'll have to settle down and do it. Then perhaps do a little power leveling (Bolty and Mongo style), so I can at least get off to a good start....