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Newworlds · 08-01-2008, 03:10 AM

This is not uncommon for MUDs in general, high end graphic games, or even operating systems. Think about Windows XP that was released early with 65,000 + known problems and errors. Programming and coding in general is an "over promise under deliver" business and many (self included) fall into the trap of thinking a project will take a shorter period than it ends up. Alot of this comes from unforseen mitigating issues (for NW it is storyline shifts, new enhancement mods, etc.).

Right now NW has been undergoing a major shift for a completely new starting area that will enhance and expand the style of roleplay in the game. At last look the creators think it will be one or two months away (my guess is that it will be more like 3). This is a huge addition and change players have been waiting for for over a year and will be announced here and elsewhere after the current players have a chance to see it.

Why did/does it take so long. Well, in the midst of this there have been over 30 new additions, including a vast shipping area, modifications to ships and sailing, a new town, and countless mods.

In short. It happens. If you do not like the game you are playing now, what makes you think some addition will change that?

08-01-2008, 03:10 AM	#4
Newworlds Legend Join Date: Aug 2007 Name: NewWorlds Home MUD: New Worlds Posts: 1,425	Re: Huge development projects that never finish This is not uncommon for MUDs in general, high end graphic games, or even operating systems. Think about Windows XP that was released early with 65,000 + known problems and errors. Programming and coding in general is an "over promise under deliver" business and many (self included) fall into the trap of thinking a project will take a shorter period than it ends up. Alot of this comes from unforseen mitigating issues (for NW it is storyline shifts, new enhancement mods, etc.). Right now NW has been undergoing a major shift for a completely new starting area that will enhance and expand the style of roleplay in the game. At last look the creators think it will be one or two months away (my guess is that it will be more like 3). This is a huge addition and change players have been waiting for for over a year and will be announced here and elsewhere after the current players have a chance to see it. Why did/does it take so long. Well, in the midst of this there have been over 30 new additions, including a vast shipping area, modifications to ships and sailing, a new town, and countless mods. In short. It happens. If you do not like the game you are playing now, what makes you think some addition will change that?