Coordinating ranked play.

[sir_pudding]

So I imagine that I am not the only one who is sitting here watching the Searching for a Match timer; this isn't StarCraft II. Maybe we can informally arrange tournament times where the few of us who are playing can all be on the server together?

[GranitePenguin]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

So I imagine that I am not the only one who is sitting here watching the Searching for a Match timer; this isn't StarCraft II. Maybe we can informally arrange tournament times where the few of us who are playing can all be on the server together?

yeah, that's about the best option. I'm personally taking a bit of a breather and waiting for the next code update. I'd like to see some more bugs squashed and the GEV scenarios. Right now, the gameplay is a bit limited with just the Ogre scenarios. We don't even have "GEV Escort" on the list. :-(

[sir_pudding]

If there isn't going to be offline invites can there at least be an average wait time or some other indication of exactly how futile it is?

[TokyoDan]

Why have ranked play when the game is still not finished: it is buggy and full of actions that don't conform to the rules. Doesn't it make sense to wait till the game is at the point that it will not be changed anymore.

[Ulzgoroth]

Originally Posted by TokyoDan

Why have ranked play when the game is still not finished: it is buggy and full of actions that don't conform to the rules. Doesn't it make sense to wait till the game is at the point that it will not be changed anymore.

Not really - release is/was the point where you want to get your multiplayer community fired up, for computer games in general. It's usually when the highest density of players will be available.

[TokyoDan]

Originally Posted by Ulzgoroth

Not really - release is/was the point where you want to get your multiplayer community fired up, for computer games in general. It's usually when the highest density of players will be available.

I see. Thanks.

[AurochJake]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

So I imagine that I am not the only one who is sitting here watching the Searching for a Match timer; this isn't StarCraft II. Maybe we can informally arrange tournament times where the few of us who are playing can all be on the server together?

This was why we set up the Multiplayer Meeting Post in here and on Steam! :)

Rather than sitting on the 'Searching' timer without knowing if anyone is available online, you can suggest a suitable time for both players to launch and play.

Thanks!