Patch update
By Jack Basford
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:35
We're still working hard on the next update for iGP Manager, though unfortunately we are delaying release. There are several reasons for this, some of which are good for the future of iGP.
The good news entails business developments that provide iGP with a platform to branch out in to more forms of motorsport in future. Until contracts are in place I can't be any more specific about the terms or scope of the arrangements but I can tell you that we are all excited about them.
We also had an unanticipated setback in June with a database rollback. Development energy that week was redirected in to ensuring that a seamless service was maintained, rather than developing new features. The rollback was brought about by routine maintenance going awry. Essentially it was a human error, something all companies have to live with and build strong safety nets for. Thankfully the fallout from such events is minimal with a strong backup system. It's containing and minimizing the butterfly effect from such events which consumes time. Based on experience, we're building a better system to manage these situations after they occur in future. Once that is in place, a lot more of that work can be handled automatically, rather than manually.
The combined effect of all of the above has led us to delay the release of this update. The extra time will allow us to thoroughly complete and test the upgrades and new features before deploying them on the public service.
Can't wait for this to come out, I've only just started playing but its been good so far!
+1 @Jonathan Palmer. Love the game guys and no drama with the delay. Better a game that works then a game that gets rushed. 110% support from my end. Keep it up!
Read the header, it says "online f1 manager game". We know iGP is developed by two guys, not two hundred.
I wouldn't even expect if I wrote to EA that they should "build an MMO version of their offline FIFA Manager" that they drop all their plans to release it in 6 months. But you honestly expect bigger upgrades from two guys in 6 months than studios like EA produce in a year for titles like FIFA Manager? Get a grip.
"Sounds very good! You're absolutelly brilliant! This is the best game ever!"
and so on - keep on in setting targets you can not reach and promoting them - that's allways good project management.
Can't wait to try out all that features I don't need. While there is no improvement in offline strategy - which everyone in my former league is waiting for!
But maybe I am awaiting to much after only 3 years of development?
Keep up the good work, very excited about the ''other forms of motorsport''
Im excited, your excited, we'er all excited =-)
Keep up the good work!
Cant Wait!
Good work guys
Looking forward to the end of July :)