Thread: Easter event and 1.17

Originally Posted by Naoki_Yoshida

Patch 1.17 contains an upcoming seasonal event slated for April. If we keep all of the other initially planned content, however, we wouldn’t be able to have the patch ready in time to coincide with Eas—errr, said seasonal event in the real world. So we’ve reduced the volume of patch 1.17 down to about 70% of its original size, and pushed the remaining 30% over to 1.17a. This way, all of the content can be released with minimal delay in between, and it will also allow us to get this holiday event released in time (don’t worry, there are no bells in this one).

So to put everything in the patch would mean it wouldn't be ready in time for Easter, so they are removing a portion of the patch to have it ready in time for the holiday
When I first ready this a week ago, I didn't realize Easter was so late...
April 24th this year, thats over 2 weeks...
so is that the timeline for the patch coming out? Like April 21st? 2 weeks from now? Not complaining... just curious...I do love a good patch

With 100% content = the patch is delayed beyond 24th.

With 70% content = the patch will be implemented before the 24th.

Could be on 21st, could be next week.

I'd assume if they had it their way, the patch would be out no later than the 12th or so. They seem to like to start the events well before the actual holiday, and then end them very soon after the actual date of the holiday...

Of course, obviously there were delays, as they mentioned, so who knows. Point is, I'm sure they are rushing to get it all out asap at this point. My hope is that the events start taking on more of an event aspect to them, instead of just ring a bell for a treat events. Would rather be sent on a wild goose chase... At least then you get to hunt down a wild goose. :P

Originally Posted by Tonka

Usually the bulk of a holiday event in MMOs fall before the actual holiday rather than after. Maybe we'll see it around a week before.

I don't really mind the delay... its completely understandable.... just curious.... I was all excited about the patch coming before Easter, thinking Easter would be early to mid April... I'm slow like that sometimes....

I'm really just anxious because I feel like 1.17 (while not the big battle fix) will still be pretty productive and a good patch...

Originally Posted by SirEdeonX

Can't wait for the egg hunt

http://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/sha...aster-eggs.jpg

Kweh... WAAARK....

Would rather be sent on a wild goose chase... At least then you get to hunt down a wild goose. :P


i agree. and also is funny.

choco choco choco-late! ::does the chocobo chocolate dance:: (dang you ffu dang u)