TimBits... (April 28 2012)

[MadFloyd]

Taking a break because I'm so hungry I can't think straight. Local food place refused our order because they can't handle the volume... (guess they don't usually do so much business on a Saturday).

Timbits would come in handy right about now. I'm resorting to the candy dish located in our meeting room that I try to keep filled (you wouldn't believe how fast these guys can plow through all this stuff, I'm going to keep their dentists very happy). I'm bad though - once I start...

This week has been super intense, but fun. We're at the stage where all the bits and pieces come together and start to gel. The environments are getting lots of deco and lighting attention, driven by our lead artist. I thought the King's Forest with all its mini biomes was impressive, but the Underdark and Demonweb are absolutely spectacular. You guys are in for a treat.

Thanks to all who provided feedback in the Active vs Passive clickies thread. In case you're curious, it wasn't about changing any existing mechanics so much as shaping new mechanics (related to abilities gained from Epic Destinies and new enhancements). Obviously we want to strike the right balance between everyone's preferred playstyles and I wanted to contrast the feedback we got from our Mournlands folk with what your thoughts were.

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week. Also, a dev article about Epic Destinies (which are very powerful enhancements that can be earned from level 20+) is making its way through the official process and will hopefully be released shortly - then I'll be able to start getting your feedback on it. I'm really looking forward to this.

Oh well, back to work so I can get out of here at a reasonable hour...

[THAC0]

I keep a dish of Chex Mix close...cuz I can empty a candy dish too once I start... ;)

Can't wait to see the new stuff...when does Beta start?

[Rinnaldo]

Thanks for the update. Your perspective and info much appreciated.

[Nyvn]

Mad, I'm really looking forward to the news, I'm more interested in new enhancements ac changes than I am new quests/loot.

[Lifespawn]

Taking a break because I'm so hungry I can't think straight. Local food place refused our order because they can't handle the volume... (guess they don't usually do so much business on a Saturday).

Timbits would come in handy right about now. I'm resorting to the candy dish located in our meeting room that I try to keep filled (you wouldn't believe how fast these guys can plow through all this stuff, I'm going to keep their dentists very happy). I'm bad though - once I start...

This week has been super intense, but fun. We're at the stage where all the bits and pieces come together and start to gel. The environments are getting lots of deco and lighting attention, driven by our lead artist. I thought the King's Forest with all its mini biomes was impressive, but the Underdark and Demonweb are absolutely spectacular. You guys are in for a treat.

Thanks to all who provided feedback in the Active vs Passive clickies thread. In case you're curious, it wasn't about changing any existing mechanics so much as shaping new mechanics (related to abilities gained from Epic Destinies and new enhancements). Obviously we want to strike the right balance between everyone's preferred playstyles and I wanted to contrast the feedback we got from our Mournlands folk with what your thoughts were.

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week. Also, a dev article about Epic Destinies (which are very powerful enhancements that can be earned from level 20+) is making its way through the official process and will hopefully be released shortly - then I'll be able to start getting your feedback on it. I'm really looking forward to this.

Oh well, back to work so I can get out of here at a reasonable hour...



let me know when ur working a saturday i'll bring u lunch in exchange for some good info :)

[Failedlegend]

I keep a dish of Chex Mix close...cuz I can empty a candy dish too once I start... ;)

Can't wait to see the new stuff...when does Beta start?

I have a terrible habit of eating peanut butter when I got the munchies....but I'm slowly converting to munchies on bananas and strawberries instead

[LeoLionxxx]

Might you be able to make any planned adjustments to the Dragonmark system along with the new epic enhancments (if you're not too too busy). Could wait until the new enhancment trees, but I'd really like to know so I can plan my paladin

[Silverleafeon]

"Hope is the greatest of the gifts we receive..."

[Dolphious]

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week.

Neat, there's been tons and tons of talk about AC by players over the years, but so little input by devs. I'm excited to see what you've decided to do with it (was there every an actual dev explanation for the reasoning behind the 100+ AB of epic mobs?). If you actually make AC useful I might have to alter my plans to TR my ranger into a druid... maybe I should start leveling a wizard or something :)

[Cauthey]

As to this one-way, "Timbits" method of brief communications about what's going on inside the minds of a dev or three...


I approve! +1! :D

[Bronko]

You had me at Timbits. Again. ;)

Thanks for the updates. Brief is fine at this stage as we know you're busy. Have fun and the next double-double with a 20 pack is on me.

[amnota]

Water+ Hops+Malt+ Yeast.........solves almost every issue you can find......

[die]

Thank's for the Info man keep up the good work.

[Nospheratus]

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week.

Can't wait for this!!! :D

Thanks for the feedback!

[Marcus-Hawkeye]

Timbits would come in handy right about now.

If you don't mind dayolds I could overnight some to ya. :)

[Galeria]

Where do we mail the care packages? Get back to work! We'll provide snacks.

Oh, and more posts like these whenever you can fit them in. They are awesome.

[Osharan_Tregarth]

Taking a break because I'm so hungry I can't think straight. Local food place refused our order because they can't handle the volume... (guess they don't usually do so much business on a Saturday).

Timbits would come in handy right about now. I'm resorting to the candy dish located in our meeting room that I try to keep filled (you wouldn't believe how fast these guys can plow through all this stuff, I'm going to keep their dentists very happy). I'm bad though - once I start...

This week has been super intense, but fun. We're at the stage where all the bits and pieces come together and start to gel. The environments are getting lots of deco and lighting attention, driven by our lead artist. I thought the King's Forest with all its mini biomes was impressive, but the Underdark and Demonweb are absolutely spectacular. You guys are in for a treat.

Thanks to all who provided feedback in the Active vs Passive clickies thread. In case you're curious, it wasn't about changing any existing mechanics so much as shaping new mechanics (related to abilities gained from Epic Destinies and new enhancements). Obviously we want to strike the right balance between everyone's preferred playstyles and I wanted to contrast the feedback we got from our Mournlands folk with what your thoughts were.

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week. Also, a dev article about Epic Destinies (which are very powerful enhancements that can be earned from level 20+) is making its way through the official process and will hopefully be released shortly - then I'll be able to start getting your feedback on it. I'm really looking forward to this.

Oh well, back to work so I can get out of here at a reasonable hour...

Thanks for the update. I can't speak for everyone, but I really appreciate the effort you're putting into communicating with us.

[Monkey-Boy]

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week. .

Just as a head's up, how much popcorn will I need to buy for this? We talking U5 level torches and pitchforks or something smaller like Chernobyl?

[Gkar]

Timbits?

Mad, you Canadian?

If so, I can ship you down a double double and a 20 pack if it will help.

[MadFloyd]

Timbits?

Mad, you Canadian?



Either that or my name is Tim... :)

[Missing_Minds]

Either that or my name is Tim... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbrIo1p-So

The real question is.. do you program with or without the horns? Or do you only use them for meetings and new hire interviews?

[ComicRelief]

Either that or my name is Tim... :)

Can't be - it clearly says "MadFloyd", not "MadTim".
;)

[Krell]

Taking a break because I'm so hungry I can't think straight. Local food place refused our order because they can't handle the volume... (guess they don't usually do so much business on a Saturday).

Timbits would come in handy right about now. I'm resorting to the candy dish located in our meeting room that I try to keep filled (you wouldn't believe how fast these guys can plow through all this stuff, I'm going to keep their dentists very happy). I'm bad though - once I start...

This week has been super intense, but fun. We're at the stage where all the bits and pieces come together and start to gel. The environments are getting lots of deco and lighting attention, driven by our lead artist. I thought the King's Forest with all its mini biomes was impressive, but the Underdark and Demonweb are absolutely spectacular. You guys are in for a treat.

Thanks to all who provided feedback in the Active vs Passive clickies thread. In case you're curious, it wasn't about changing any existing mechanics so much as shaping new mechanics (related to abilities gained from Epic Destinies and new enhancements). Obviously we want to strike the right balance between everyone's preferred playstyles and I wanted to contrast the feedback we got from our Mournlands folk with what your thoughts were.

I'm hoping that I will be able to share some AC news with you this week. Also, a dev article about Epic Destinies (which are very powerful enhancements that can be earned from level 20+) is making its way through the official process and will hopefully be released shortly - then I'll be able to start getting your feedback on it. I'm really looking forward to this.

Oh well, back to work so I can get out of here at a reasonable hour...

These bits of info are always fun to read. I'm glad you are comparing Mournlands feedback to forumites feedback. Also keep in mind there is most likely another level of difference between the forum regulars, and the 95% of players that don't visit the forums.

[themoonbreaker]

Posts like these are great. Thanks for sharing, Tim. Now that we are on a first name basis, how about lunch? I'll even buy.

[Arkat]

Posts like these are great. Thanks for sharing, Tim. Now that we are on a first name basis, how about lunch? I'll even buy.

His real name isn't "Tim." The Tim to which he is referring is Tim Horton. There's a Donut chain in Canada (very similar to Dunkin' Donuts here in America) called "Tim Horton's" and the "bits" (as in "Timbits") are, I gather, some sort of Donut product (sililar to Dunkin' Munchkins?) they sell.

[themoonbreaker]

His real name isn't "Tim." The Tim to which he is referring is Tim Horton. There's a Donut chain in Canada (very similar to Dunkin' Donuts here in America) called "Tim Horton's" and the "bits" (as in "Timbits") are, I gather, some sort of Donut product (sililar to Dunkin' Munchkins?) they sell.

You don't believe in Santa Claus either, I bet.

[Marcus-Hawkeye]

His real name isn't "Tim." The Tim to which he is referring is Tim Horton. There's a Donut chain in Canada (very similar to Dunkin' Donuts here in America) called "Tim Horton's" and the "bits" (as in "Timbits") are, I gather, some sort of Donut product (sililar to Dunkin' Munchkins?) they sell.

Exactly, only Timbits taste better. ;P

[Bronko]

Exactly, only Timbits taste better. ;P

Timbits (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LhAJJl3d5Kc/S2tFwXoVk9I/AAAAAAAAAnw/oBGefODEx_Y/s1600/timbit.jpg.jpeg) are Canadian for "happy time in my tummy."

[Missing_Minds]

Exactly, only Timbits taste better. ;P

I've never tasted Santa so I'll take your word on that. ;)

[der_kluge]

http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1741245771/TimTheEnchanter.jpg

There are some who call me... Tim!

[Glorious]

As a Canadian I must wave the flag - in full knowledge that I am sure to get lambasted for it - however country pride dictates that I state that Tim Hortons as a whole is better than Dunkin Donuts.....

*ducking for cover*

:D

[Missing_Minds]

As a Canadian I must wave the flag - in full knowledge that I am sure to get lambasted for it - however country pride dictates that I state that Tim Hortons as a whole is better than Dunkin Donuts.....
*ducking for cover*
:D

*shrugs* go right on ahead. I find the the local places are better than nationals.