The Isengard Private Preview Program

Ugh, I remember AoC... still haven't repressed my memories of the brokenness of that game :(

Thanks for the update Kehleyr, and sorry to hear about the snags, hope it's all resolved moresoonerish. :)

I /bugged the fact that the IPPP hadn't gone anywhere yet... ;) :D

Thanks for the update!

Any word on the IPPP? :D

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Originally Posted by KouklaGirl

Any word on the IPPP? :D

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You're gonna wish you didn't ask that. ;)

/DF

You down with IPPP?

Yeah, you know me.

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Originally Posted by auximenes

You down with IPPP?

Yeah, you know me.

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I have noted some questions and speculation in the acquisition threads wondering if the purchase of Turbine is why the Isengard Program is delayed.

Let me put those rumours to rest - the 2 have absolutely zero to do with each other.

This program is suffering issues due to the new hardware and billing system we are putting into place not playing nice.

As usual, when we have news to tell we will tell it, but for the time being the Preview Program remains in limbo until certain systems decide they want to come out and play now. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

This program is suffering issues due to the new hardware and billing system we are putting into place not playing nice.

As usual, when we have news to tell we will tell it, but for the time being the Preview Program remains in limbo until certain systems decide they want to come out and play now. :rolleyes:

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OMG! Have the WB execs been briefed about this snafu? :o

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Originally Posted by Ionie

OMG! Have the WB execs been briefed about this snafu? :o

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There is no 'snafu'. Just the typical hardware/software/resources issues you have with any large networking process.

Much like Turbine execs were beyond the scope of needing to be involved with this process, no reason to bother any of our new Powers That Be with it. :)

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

I have noted some questions and speculation in the acquisition threads wondering if the purchase of Turbine is why the Isengard Program is delayed.

Let me put those rumours to rest - the 2 have absolutely zero to do with each other.

This program is suffering issues due to the new hardware and billing system we are putting into place not playing nice.

As usual, when we have news to tell we will tell it, but for the time being the Preview Program remains in limbo until certain systems decide they want to come out and play now. :rolleyes:

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Sounds like the kid who brought the ball to the game was picked last, so he went home and took the ball with him. :D

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

I have noted some questions and speculation in the acquisition threads wondering if the purchase of Turbine is why the Isengard Program is delayed.

Let me put those rumours to rest - the 2 have absolutely zero to do with each other.

This program is suffering issues due to the new hardware and billing system we are putting into place not playing nice.

As usual, when we have news to tell we will tell it, but for the time being the Preview Program remains in limbo until certain systems decide they want to come out and play now. :rolleyes:

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Thank you for keeping us informed.

I think a lot of the speculation going around was/is more for entertainment than true conjecture.

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

There is no 'snafu'. Just the typical hardware/software/resources issues you have with any large networking process.

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Sounds like someone in the art department wanted to hook their Macintosh up to everything ;p

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

Much like Turbine execs were beyond the scope of needing to be involved with this process, no reason to bother any of our new Powers That Be with it. :)

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All due respect, I would think that whoever the Powers That Be are should be aware that there is currently no functioning test server for this game. Bullroarer isn't sufficient. Good (and swift) luck, regardless.

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

I have noted some questions and speculation in the acquisition threads wondering if the purchase of Turbine is why the Isengard Program is delayed.

Let me put those rumours to rest - the 2 have absolutely zero to do with each other.

This program is suffering issues due to the new hardware and billing system we are putting into place not playing nice.

As usual, when we have news to tell we will tell it, but for the time being the Preview Program remains in limbo until certain systems decide they want to come out and play now. :rolleyes:

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Due to this delay then will you allow applications to start coming in again? If so I know some players that have great intentions of applying and would be great testers.

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Originally Posted by gildhur

All due respect, I would think that whoever the Powers That Be are should be aware that there is currently no functioning test server for this game. Bullroarer isn't sufficient. Good (and swift) luck, regardless.

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The people that need to be aware are aware and are doing their best to solve the problem.

Getting more cooks involved does not guarantee a perfect dish.

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

The people that need to be aware are aware and are doing their best to solve the problem.

Getting more cooks involved does not guarantee a perfect dish.

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Good to hear, and I agree, but sometimes it takes the restaurant manager to get the sous-chefs on the right track. :)

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Originally Posted by Kehleyr

The people that need to be aware are aware and are doing their best to solve the problem.

Getting more cooks involved does not guarantee a perfect dish.

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That is the truth.

It's really rather nerve racking to have the President of the entire division of a company looking at everything you are doing over your shoulder while you attempt to fix a server that shouldn't even be your problem.
If your lucky you can still solve the problem and look *really* good for doing it ;)

Even so that's all beyond the point. Turbine's internal business is not yours.

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Originally Posted by gildhur

Good to hear, and I agree, but sometimes it takes the restaurant manager to get the sous-chefs on the right track. :)

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or a Gordon Ramsay......

:D

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Originally Posted by Darej

or a Gordon Ramsay......

:D

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shut it down ya bloody doughnut!

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Originally Posted by Darej

or a Gordon Ramsay......

:D

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Sod off, you donkey! :mad: :D

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Originally Posted by Dijital

Due to this delay then will you allow applications to start coming in again? If so I know some players that have great intentions of applying and would be great testers.

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And we would love to have them apply and come aboard, but until we get everything worked out and running smoothly we won't be opening up applications again. :(

Thanks for the updates Kehleyr.

Here's to hoping some of us can get in there soon and start making Middle Earth a better place. Being patient sucks, but alas, we must endure. ;)

Thanks for keeping us all informed, Kehleyr! Hopefully things get sorted out soon, and best of luck!

THANKS for updates.

I hope this does not impact on the quality of the next major update because for sure significant new content not being tested by players is a worry.

I guess bullroarer can be opened early if need be.