dale0404 5 Posted October 18, 2011 Hiya everyone. I am now d/ling the pre-release beta of the game from Sprocket as I type this ~ 46%. Whilst it is downloading obviously I am / was thinking about stuff, you know stuff like why do we have eyebrows and other things... 1 thing did pop into my mind however. Once the full game becomes available will the pre-release beta automatically update or will I need to go back to Sprocket and download the full game? Obviously the Steam version will automatically update I think. Oh and is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted October 18, 2011 You will be downloading the full game once it comes out - there is no update from beta to full, unfortunately. And from what I remember, the full game will be a whopping 20GB. :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-DirTyDeeDs--Ziggy- 0 Posted October 18, 2011 Why do we have eyebrows? Just like an umbrella keeps our bodies dry from the rain, our hairy eyebrows keep our eyes dry from rain or sweat. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dale0404 5 Posted October 18, 2011 You will be downloading the full game once it comes out - there is no update from beta to full, unfortunately. And from what I remember, the full game will be a whopping 20GB. :o 9.7GB took me 2 hours!! So, by that reckoning just over 4 hours, damn!!!:eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lusht 10 Posted October 18, 2011 You will be downloading the full game once it comes out - there is no update from beta to full, unfortunately. And from what I remember, the full game will be a whopping 20GB. :o So, this will come in handy after all: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeMeSiS 11 Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) So, this will come in handy after all:http://www.speedtest.net/result/1542582954.png' alt='1542582954.png'> (And yes, i know it says 'universiteit' (=university), but i type this from my own place, not on campus. :p ) Edited October 18, 2011 by NeMeSiS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Charles 22 Posted October 18, 2011 So, this will come in handy after all: nope The servers will be f****** overloaded and stressed out, as always, when a BIS product gets released. It was painful to watch PMC (820+ MB) taking 10 hrs to download :rolleyes: (Nemesis, i might be playing too much Red Orchestra, but does that say Reichs University??) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeMeSiS 11 Posted October 18, 2011 (Nemesis, i might be playing too much Red Orchestra, but does that say Reichs University??) Well, yes, but you make it sound weird. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted October 19, 2011 Yeah, I hope BIS will be providing sufficient bandwidth on launch, aswell as a pre-load of the data so we can start playing from the word go. If the game is downloading at just ~200kb/s it will take almost 30 hours. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 128 Posted October 19, 2011 or sprocket can let us preload. and we promise we wont try our serials on the game until the release date. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted October 19, 2011 or sprocket can let us preload. and we promise we wont try our serials on the game until the release date. ;) No need to promise. :) A: They can withhold the game executable (which is comparatively small) until the actual moment of release. B: The activation servers can deny service until the moment of release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoog 18 Posted October 19, 2011 Yes, I hope they buy/rent some extra resources for the first few days on launch, with extra mirrors and hopefully even a pre-load a few days before release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquidpinky 11 Posted October 20, 2011 A cheecky little sprocket preload would be nice as my Virgin Broadband internet likes to throttle back and I end up waiting a while before I can play. Virgin Broadband. Unlimited my arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slasher8u 10 Posted October 22, 2011 Maybe they could get a torrent going and see how that works? Took me ages to download the beta, with the atrocious speed I was getting from sproket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maruk 80 Posted October 22, 2011 There are two ways how we plan to improve Sprocket release: * preloading of large data about 48 hours before the release * added bandwith to the distribution servers is arranged * improved redirection to best server for everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dale0404 5 Posted October 22, 2011 There are two ways how we plan to improve Sprocket release:* preloading of large data about 48 hours before the release * added bandwith to the distribution servers is arranged * improved redirection to best server for everyone Brilliant!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted October 22, 2011 There are two ways how we plan to improve Sprocket release:* preloading of large data about 48 hours before the release * added bandwith to the distribution servers is arranged * improved redirection to best server for everyone I've got two words for you: absolutely fucking awesome! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquidpinky 11 Posted October 22, 2011 This is why BIS should be in charge of the world, they actually care about the customer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
royaltyinexile 175 Posted October 22, 2011 I've got two words for you: I see what you did there... Now you have to go to the back of the line for trolling the CEO! :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarlGustaffa 4 Posted October 23, 2011 I've got two words for you: absolutely fucking awesome! :D Hehehe... Thanks for the laugh :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchaxor 0 Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Maybe Maruk will give a select group access to the download a day before release? That would be pretty freaking sweet. - Baah just read Maruk said what they are doing - ignore this. Edited October 23, 2011 by pchaxor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dale0404 5 Posted October 23, 2011 Maybe Maruk will give a select group access to the download a day before release? That would be pretty freaking sweet. This is a good idea and I should be the first person to get access to it a day early. Why? Why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slasher8u 10 Posted October 25, 2011 Are we still getting a preload? If so how close are we to being able to download it? Cheers Ash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted October 25, 2011 Are we still getting a preload? If so how close are we to being able to download it? Cheers Ash 48 hours or less. That much is certain. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slasher8u 10 Posted October 25, 2011 Haha thanks MadDog :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
