Well how would you like people to react when the service they are paying for becomes unusable/unstable?
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Driveclub PS Plus Edition Delayed by Server Issues
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Well how would you like people to react when the service they are paying for becomes unusable/unstable?
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RandyBobandy
Banned
And that's the sad thing about it.
Basileus777
Member
Embarrassing. It's amateur hour over at Sony.
Withholding PS+ is actually a disservice to you cause you're missing out on some a lot of free games. Think of the online system as a bonus for now until they get the servers sorted out.
TheSlySoul
Member
The Driveclub launch has been one big disaster. Luckily I had zero hype for this game.
I see people constantly insulting those who complain. Could you do something different and actually respond to the complaints?
digoutyoursoul
Member
They had plenty of time to prepare for launch, the servers must be shit
Interfectum
Member
Why are people blaming PSN? This seems like a DriveClub specific issue. So the snarky "bu bu bu what am I paying for" comments just comes off as childish.
FF Seraphim
Member
It does suck since the meat of the game is the social interaction. I really want to set up a Club but I cannot... hopefully Sony will fix this soon.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Hah, possible purchase delayed!
Hype level at critical low too.
Hype level at critical low too.
Canis lupus
Member
Is the console OS being streamed from the servers? It's so goddamn slow! What a clusterfuck. Can't even navigate my game library because because it just freezes after scrolling.
GluedOnBeard
Member
The game constantly tries to connect to the servers. Not really ideal when you are trying to sort things out, they didn't even have to give a free PS Plus trial, why can't people just be grateful they will get to try a generous free trial soon, things don't always go to plan.
But I could actually download and play the game at least.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Ohhh ok, I was just finna tell my bro to buy it but guess not. Ill see.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Fiasco? I would say it's a Slip-up. But a Fiasco? A Nightmare? I wouldn't even upgrade the situation to a Serious Incompetence, much less a Fiasco.
FunnyBunny
Member
It's not a demo and it's not free.
We paid for this and it's delay is very disappointing.
We paid for this and it's delay is very disappointing.
Because they cant argue "but but but its what we pay for" with the Driveclub servers
Zalusithix
Member
Having played the game last night, I can see them being more concerned with the impression a partially functional game would have on prospective purchases (upgrades) than simply being a favor to the people who already purchased it.
As much as people complain about the wait, there's a very high chance they'll download and play it when they get a chance even if that chance is a bit delayed. What's not so certain is whether people would have enough patience to wait for server stability to judge the game if their first impression while the servers are down is "This is shit, half the game is broken!".
As much as people complain about the wait, there's a very high chance they'll download and play it when they get a chance even if that chance is a bit delayed. What's not so certain is whether people would have enough patience to wait for server stability to judge the game if their first impression while the servers are down is "This is shit, half the game is broken!".
You can download and play the game.
Neuromancer
Member
Yikes.
Having played the full version while servers were down, it's not a great experience. Half the menu options are grayed out, you can't make a club so you're not earning XP for it and working towards those new cars, the challenges between players aren't there, and every time you start a race there's red text scrolling across your screen where the wheel is (cockpit view) telling you're not connected. And of course MP is out of the question.
I know people are mad but I agree with the decision to push it back until they can get the server issues resolved.
Having played the full version while servers were down, it's not a great experience. Half the menu options are grayed out, you can't make a club so you're not earning XP for it and working towards those new cars, the challenges between players aren't there, and every time you start a race there's red text scrolling across your screen where the wheel is (cockpit view) telling you're not connected. And of course MP is out of the question.
I know people are mad but I agree with the decision to push it back until they can get the server issues resolved.
Basileus777
Member
You're still paying for Driveclub PS+ version, so this distinction is meaningless.
PSN is actually working fine... it is DC servers that are not working properly... just like that, ehm, competing game that was released week ago
.Big game launch resulting in game server issues is nothing new, happens every time when there is a big launch... I cant remember what was last big game launched that did not have server issues day 1 (multiplayer focus)
mocolostrocolos
Member
Of course it doesn't per se, but, as Sony has proven to have a long history of online issues, while having a mandatory paid suscription to play online one would expect to see improvements.
CronosBlade
Member
Side effect. While DCs servers are an issue, messages being delayed, friends lists slow or not showing, and other assorted MP issues in other games) have the finger pointed at PSN.
I was thinking that very same thing. The reviews have been poor and they need this PS+ version to make a good impression in order to sell more copies. A non-functioning release of this version would likely make things worse.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Pathetic
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
Banned
Each month I look at what the PS+ free games are and each month I haven't found enough reason to subscrube. I want to, but I just need to have a reason to do it. PS+ DC was going to be my reason, but now look at it.
I hope it does work out, though.
You arent though. Sony could have given you toilet simulator 7 for whatever reason. PS+ pays for PSN which arguably is not the best network but its not offline at the moment.
friskykillface
Banned
wink wink i see
like i said in the other thread, lol i can wait Sony.
*looks at calendar, mmmhmmm black friday*
like i said in the other thread, lol i can wait Sony.
*looks at calendar, mmmhmmm black friday*
mocolostrocolos
Member
Maybe because is directly related?
Everyone too.
These games companies haven't figured out how to centralize their networks and servers while offering decentriliazed flexability. Granted, they're only throwing up the walls to kill IPs when they want, and to control them with an iron fist. Allowing us to run servers would kill their models.
Well except, surprisingly, Activision. It they have sacks of cash to burn and apparently spin up enough VMs to handle launches.
Daffy Duck
Member
Do devs just think no one will play there game or something?
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
Banned
PSN is actually working fine... it is DC servers that are not working properly... just like that, ehm, competing game that was released week ago
Big game launch resulting in game server issues is nothing new, happens every time when there is a big launch... I cant remember what was last big game launched that did not have server issues day 1 (multiplayer focus)
Wasn't TItanfall smooth as butter at launch? Or was it TLoU?
Maintenance
Member
Yeah, right...
Revolutionary
Member
The reactions to this scenario absolutely are.
Interfectum
Member
And you know this how? Please explain your expert knowledge of the inner workings of PSN and the online code base for Driveclub.
It's safe to say at this point, they fu*ked up this launch big time. Shame.
Basileus777
Member
Sony has been advertising Driveclub PS+ version since mid 2013 as a subscriber benefit, so they really couldn't. And many people paid for their subscriptions with the knowledge that they would be getting this game as part of it.
……forgetit
Member
Who the fuck waits till the day after to delay something?