[dev1357] The Armoire

[Wincy]

Well I would say that it isn't necessarily memory that is holding the Armoire back. Nor is it likely a lack of talented programmers.

We've seen Yoshi talk a lot about the "cost" of implementing features, and this includes all factors, not just money. So if it would take too much TIME to code the system to store Spiritbond, condition and etc., KNOWING FULL WELL that they have a newly developed client-server-database structure coming relatively soon (2.0), then they are not going to invest the "cost" in this feature now.

And anyone who wants to quote this and say "It is just a few lines of code", please first supply your relevant professional credentials. Personally I have dabbled in C++ (Tetris, Breakout), and also done a fair shake of Python/C#/VBA in a business capacity. I'm also quite familiar with SQL and relational databases in many forms. I comprehend HTML and have just an inkling of knowledge towards PHP and web-based design. If you are like me, then you certainly know how these kinds of "simple" projects can spiral out and grow much larger than you ever anticipated. Especially for a high-profile production scenario such as a AAA subscription-based MMO.

Personally I can't even begin to imagine the level of complexity that goes into a beast of a code base such as this, not to mention the layers upon layers of integrity checks and etc. I am willing to bet that many of you who are wanting to comment on SE's programming are like me, intermediate at best, and probably not qualified to speak on the matter if you really think about it.

In the end, I think the Armoire is much like Inn rooms. At least they are letting us play with the groundwork of the system. There will be much more to come with storage and housing, but at least this way we get SOMETHING, instead of waiting for months for a true, completed product...That's just my opinion.