23-Nov-09 Thanksgiving 09

[Overdoziz]

On topic. I hope that they will be tagging on a bit more to this event. This would be the first major holiday event that has added nothing whatsoever to the game, I believe.

Lillies in the spring?....

The lillies were better than this. Mostly because they actually call this an event.

[Wugmasterx]

I'm sad that those turkeys didn't count towards combat xp. :-(

[Big_Stingman]

Glad I looked on forums I woulda missed this one! :thumbsup:

[strilmus]

I'm sad that those turkeys didn't count towards combat xp. :-(

Well, considering you could probably kill them barehanded or worse...

[swordwarior]

I'm not sure how Jagex is going to get out of this without it being a failure. Its something they put into the game, meaning they put time and effort into it, yet didn't make an announment out of it. So anyone who doesn't check the forums has a chance at missing out on this. For instance, i would never have known had i not been active on tip.it.

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

I can't see how it is possible that Jagex thought this through at all. I'm more than dissapointed in the fact that they wasted time on an update that wasn't put infront of the player base.

[Draconic]

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

 

*facepalm*

 

I seriosuly doubt that's the reason -.-

[Omali]

I'm not sure how Jagex is going to get out of this without it being a failure. Its something they put into the game, meaning they put time and effort into it, yet didn't make an announment out of it. So anyone who doesn't check the forums has a chance at missing out on this. For instance, i would never have known had i not been active on tip.it.

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

I can't see how it is possible that Jagex thought this through at all. I'm more than dissapointed in the fact that they wasted time on an update that wasn't put infront of the player base.

 

Or perhaps the update is huge, and they wanted to release it in two parts. There is the last minute bug that appears in a lot of games, and it doesn't make Jagex a bad company.

 

Cry some more. So you have to wait a couple more days, big deal.

[swordwarior]

I'm not sure how Jagex is going to get out of this without it being a failure. Its something they put into the game, meaning they put time and effort into it, yet didn't make an announment out of it. So anyone who doesn't check the forums has a chance at missing out on this. For instance, i would never have known had i not been active on tip.it.

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

I can't see how it is possible that Jagex thought this through at all. I'm more than dissapointed in the fact that they wasted time on an update that wasn't put infront of the player base.

 

Or perhaps the update is huge, and they wanted to release it in two parts. There is the last minute bug that appears in a lot of games, and it doesn't make Jagex a bad company.

 

Cry some more. So you have to wait a couple more days, big deal.

 

Yup, you got me....crying over a game. I could care less if they don't update at all this week, or month even. The way they handled this was stupid. To add content to the game without telling people is a complete waste.

I understand bugs come, but the point is if they were planing a Thanksgiving update, maybe having it finished at ready to launch a little early wouldn't be a bad idea.

[Omali]

I'm not sure how Jagex is going to get out of this without it being a failure. Its something they put into the game, meaning they put time and effort into it, yet didn't make an announment out of it. So anyone who doesn't check the forums has a chance at missing out on this. For instance, i would never have known had i not been active on tip.it.

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

I can't see how it is possible that Jagex thought this through at all. I'm more than dissapointed in the fact that they wasted time on an update that wasn't put infront of the player base.

 

Or perhaps the update is huge, and they wanted to release it in two parts. There is the last minute bug that appears in a lot of games, and it doesn't make Jagex a bad company.

 

Cry some more. So you have to wait a couple more days, big deal.

 

Yup, you got me....crying over a game. I could care less if they don't update at all this week, or month even. The way they handled this was stupid. To add content to the game without telling people is a complete waste.

I understand bugs come, but the point is if they were planing a Thanksgiving update, maybe having it finished at ready to launch a little early wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

When Valve released Left 4 Dead 2 this past week, it was delayed a couple hours because of a sudden bug that completely broke multiplayer, yet one that didn't pop up until literally hours before the game's launch despite thousands of hours of playtesting. These bugs do happen.

 

They didn't handle it stupidly, and it may be that it wasn't delayed at all. They turkey thing is a small update meant to hold people over until the real update later this week, will be in the news post but was added for those who find it, and if they had posted it on the front page you would still be crying that they wasted everyone's time by posting a news bulletin on the front page over such a small update.

 

You assume Jagex is stumbling through this unorganized, yet I haven't seen any actual valid points in your posts. Again, stop crying.

 

Get over it and wait until later this week, or QQ. If a Jagex staffer merely coughed, there would be someone there to explain to him why his cough failed.

[nerdboyxxx]

It was alright, but only useful if you didn't get the emote beforehand.

 

Still, looking forward to next weeks update :)

[Omali]

It was alright, but only useful if you didn't get the emote beforehand.

 

Still, looking forward to next weeks update :)

 

This week's update

 

[Tim]

RSOF Page

This Week's Game Content - Thanksgiving!

 

 

Hi all,

 

This week's game content revolves around Thanksgiving. You have the turkey-related exploits of the Lumbridge Castle cooks brother and later this week you will...just have to wait and see!

 

 

 

If super-turkeys aren't your thing, don't fret, next week we shall be releasing something for you questers.

 

Good luck and happy Thanksgiving! :D

 

 

New quest next week O.o

Hopefully it doesnt stuff up my Quest Cape. D:

[Chumley]

There have been a number of comments about how this was released (i.e. not on the front page) and the fact there will be 2 releases this week. My views are:

 

- Monday's update was simply a way for those players who have not unlocked the emote to do so. They kept it turkey related to fit in with the emote that is being unlocked.

- The real thanksgiving release will be on Thursday and will be a small holiday event, but not turkey related. The reason I think it will be small is the fact that they have hinted at a large quest being released next week, to manage peeoples expectations. I would expect they will reference Monday's release in to the 'In Other News' section.

- Fairy Tale part 3 will be released next week as hinted.

 

Just my two penneth.

[Den]

I feel more in sync with my inner turkey. :P

[Kensei]

Lol ... well at least you get xp for the 10 bones you can bury.

[strilmus]

Well, nine, if you consider that he cuts you off after the tenth one dies.

 

I'm just amazed that removing the bones from a turkey is so easy.

[Askthedude]

Well, nine, if you consider that he cuts you off after the tenth one dies.

 

I'm just amazed that removing the bones from a turkey is so easy.

 

You can cut off the text to pick stuff up, then reclick on the brother to leave, I did on my pure to regain the arrows used. Yes I'm that cheap.

[Saru Inc]

Well, nine, if you consider that he cuts you off after the tenth one dies.

 

I'm just amazed that removing the bones from a turkey is so easy.

 

You can cut off the text to pick stuff up, then reclick on the brother to leave, I did on my pure to regain the arrows used. Yes I'm that cheap.

 

 

I just gate seeing the lying on the ground. I always pick them up.

[gspbeetle]

Glad I looked on forums I woulda missed this one! :thumbsup:

 

+1

I dont mind if they make a hidden permanent like the ghosty robes mini quest, but not on the tempory ones...

[Overdoziz]

I'm not sure how Jagex is going to get out of this without it being a failure. Its something they put into the game, meaning they put time and effort into it, yet didn't make an announment out of it. So anyone who doesn't check the forums has a chance at missing out on this. For instance, i would never have known had i not been active on tip.it.

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

I can't see how it is possible that Jagex thought this through at all. I'm more than dissapointed in the fact that they wasted time on an update that wasn't put infront of the player base.

 

Or perhaps the update is huge, and they wanted to release it in two parts. There is the last minute bug that appears in a lot of games, and it doesn't make Jagex a bad company.

 

Cry some more. So you have to wait a couple more days, big deal.

If this update you speak of is so huge, why on earth would they release 10 already used Turkeys and some dialogue first?

That makes no sense.

 

And "cry some more" ? Really? Jesus Christ, he's just pointing out some things he isn't satisfied about. Criticism makes better, saying "cry some more" is just as retarted as saying "If you don't like, don't play" , which also is one of the worst arguments in RuneScape history. JaGeX isn't this perfect company which does everything well, they've made numerous mistakes and will make more in the future. Let's just hope they learn from their mistakes.

[friedtomato7]

I enjoyed doing this event because it was a nice change from grinding runecrafting (slug menace here I come). I also didn't get the emote last year but could have used the combat experience.

 

-Arash of Amlesh

[Dirkmetal]

I'm not sure how Jagex is going to get out of this without it being a failure. Its something they put into the game, meaning they put time and effort into it, yet didn't make an announment out of it. So anyone who doesn't check the forums has a chance at missing out on this. For instance, i would never have known had i not been active on tip.it.

The idea that the secound half of the update got pushed back to later in the week is an even worse failure. That means they released half an update because part wasn't ready. Thanksgiving is a marked date.....it doesn't just sneak up on you.

I can't see how it is possible that Jagex thought this through at all. I'm more than dissapointed in the fact that they wasted time on an update that wasn't put infront of the player base.

 

Or perhaps the update is huge, and they wanted to release it in two parts. There is the last minute bug that appears in a lot of games, and it doesn't make Jagex a bad company.

 

Cry some more. So you have to wait a couple more days, big deal.

If this update you speak of is so huge, why on earth would they release 10 already used Turkeys and some dialogue first?

That makes no sense.

 

And "cry some more" ? Really? Jesus Christ, he's just pointing out some things he isn't satisfied about. Criticism makes better, saying "cry some more" is just as retarted as saying "If you don't like, don't play" , which also is one of the worst arguments in RuneScape history. JaGeX isn't this perfect company which does everything well, they've made numerous mistakes and will make more in the future. Let's just hope they learn from their mistakes.

No, "Cry some More" is what you get when you play to much Team Fortress 2 and/or troll the Steam forums. You get that, "It's Cold in here" and "Air strike mode".

 

OT: I hope it's something cool for F2P; the second half of the update that is.

[meili]

I liked it. I really hate the looooong events! It should be short and fun, like this one. :mrgreen: I didn't get the emote last year so I am happy I got it now. The players I saw also seemed to enjoy it.

[friedtomato7]

I feel that the overworked jagex staff was pressured into putting the turkeys to buy them selfs some time to work out the final bugs out of there event.

Also I wouldn't be so disappointed if this is the only event for thanksgiving because i feel it is only a minor holiday.

[Omali]

If this update you speak of is so huge, why on earth would they release 10 already used Turkeys and some dialogue first?

That makes no sense.

 

And "cry some more" ? Really? Jesus Christ, he's just pointing out some things he isn't satisfied about. Criticism makes better, saying "cry some more" is just as retarted as saying "If you don't like, don't play" , which also is one of the worst arguments in RuneScape history. JaGeX isn't this perfect company which does everything well, they've made numerous mistakes and will make more in the future. Let's just hope they learn from their mistakes.

 

Jagex has done this before, it's called stick a small update with part of the large update, and then introduce the large update with the rest so the servers don't go under too much load from everyone trying to download the update at once.

 

Again, you're assuming that this is due to an unintended event on Jagex's end, when it could be completely intentional. Either way, whining over half of an update coming out on Monday with the rest about three days later qualifies you as an over-privileged crybaby.