Server Screw Up Kills MMO
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Okay, I can see character data being lost, if it isn't backed up, but that just forces the MMO to start anew, and everybody has to re-roll as a level 1 character. Hopefully purchased items could be restored since there has to be some evidence of the money transaction somewhere. Such would be embarrassing, but the game isn't dead.
Sure, there is code that runs the servers, which if accidentally deleted would be problematic, but I think most of the code runs the clients, and copies of that code would be commonplace on any number of download sites, or on DVDs if the game comes on that. Worst case scenario they have to rewrite the server code, no small feat, but shouldn't be insurmountable.
So, color me skeptical. Besides, in Japan don't they stab themselves in the stomach if you do something like that? If somebody stabs his or her self, okay I'll believe it. Until then, color me skeptical.
Sure, there is code that runs the servers, which if accidentally deleted would be problematic, but I think most of the code runs the clients, and copies of that code would be commonplace on any number of download sites, or on DVDs if the game comes on that. Worst case scenario they have to rewrite the server code, no small feat, but shouldn't be insurmountable.
So, color me skeptical. Besides, in Japan don't they stab themselves in the stomach if you do something like that? If somebody stabs his or her self, okay I'll believe it. Until then, color me skeptical.
"brings the whole microtransction model into question"?
Seriously?
I know the Escapist likes to have ridiculous and sensational endings in articles for some inexplicable reason, but this isn't a condemnation of microtransactions, it's a condemnation of not backing up your data - just like the article says two paragraphs before that.
Seriously?
I know the Escapist likes to have ridiculous and sensational endings in articles for some inexplicable reason, but this isn't a condemnation of microtransactions, it's a condemnation of not backing up your data - just like the article says two paragraphs before that.
I immediately thought of this.
http://www.cracked.com/article_19519_5-tiny-computer-glitches-that-caused-huge-disasters.html
Yes, that's Cracked, be warned of its addictive nature.
http://www.cracked.com/article_19519_5-tiny-computer-glitches-that-caused-huge-disasters.html
Yes, that's Cracked, be warned of its addictive nature.
how come they dont come up with backuping the game? i even backup all my documents once a week, and i never accidentally delete stuff.
I support microtransactinos for a single reason: free games. i never buy stuff in microtrnasaction stores. guess im the "loss" guy for them. the only games i play money for are singleplayer. and theres way too many free online games to care. i let the rich pay for me, be it micrtransactions, ingame currency trade or whatever. And it works, just look how LOL beat WOW in hours/week played.
After reading through all of the replies, I still have one question that I honestly feel hasn't been adequately answered, but has been asked by a lot of people, including the first replier.
Gxas said:
Someone gonna get fired..
Surely they have a backup? Considering it gets drilled into IT students heads everyday at college/university, surely the "professionals" would know to make back ups?
Surely they have a backup? Considering it gets drilled into IT students heads everyday at college/university, surely the "professionals" would know to make back ups?
Considering this is the first I even heard of this game, I am curious how many people are being let down by this?
Addendum:
Addendum:
I doubt they have to make the effort, as most likely the entire development company is just going to be dissolved.devotedsniper said:
