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With Elendilmir I believe they came up just before 11:30AM EST (server time). That's not much to go on, but perhaps it will keep you calm if it takes you almost another 2 hours. Either go early, go after 24-36 hours, or be ready for a long wait during the transfer, if it goes anything like ours. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wynniekins
Yeah nearly the 29th now, :)
I remember transfers being turned on around 11:00 EST Server time, which should be 20:00 CET. Could be a little later as the post above me suggests. It's a manual turn-on, so you'll just have to wait till someone flicks the switch....Quote:
Originally Posted by Wynniekins
Thought you was on same time as me, Ger :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Ger_Beggar
I am, but its closer to the 29th than the start of the 28th, :)
You can transfer now.
Gilrain transfers are now switched on! Remember on this first day transfer times could take upwards of 6 hours and will lock out your account on forums and game during that time.
Thanks for keeping people posted where they are directly asking these questions. It is extremely refreshing to see how proactive you have been on communications - it's a very different tone than in the past. It is noticed and very much appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Good luck Gilrain!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Please, can you give us a estimated time for the (again) free transfers between remaining worlds?Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
To be more exact, when can I move my toons from Brandy to another remaining server?
We will be reopening transfers between remaining worlds after we are on the new hardware. We expect this work to be done towards the end of the Fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mycconos
So, that means no U17 until end of November (if everything goes smoothly btw.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Is it right dear Vyvyanne? (Did I already said that; you're the best Executive Producer of Lotro in 8 years? :P )
U17 is not reliant on the new hardware. We expect to have it release before the hardware work is complete.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levanas
so the end of fall usa is dec 21 2015
are we really going to be shifted to new hardware the week of xmas
or are we heading from snowy before that we need more update info plz this is becoming a bit of a joke now
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Originally Posted by Levanas
Update 17 is different from opening the transfers between servers or adding new hardware. An update to the game doesn't require new hardware (although, new instances probably do require hardware capacity somewhere of course), so these things should be seen as completely different projects. Update 17 may hit in between all of the transfers, or it may hit after the transfers, who knows.... but one does not really depend on the other.
That said, they probably want to get the majority of transfers out of the way before patching the game with a major update. One headache at a time. :D
Ouch, this one is a real-quick reply. Thanks for that. That's why I said you're the best. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Errr....I know, this question is annoying but, can you give us a expected-date for Bullroarer? :D (Yes, annoying, I know).
Vyvyanne, there has been some calls for opening up transfers FROM Brandywine only, as many people want to leave that world. Is that something that is being considered BEFORE opening the transfers between the 5 worlds completely?Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Yes, that's why I asked. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by maartena
New hardware = better performance + extra work for the team.
So, I believe we have to wait till end of the year.
I'm a pessimist, yes. :)
Soon ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Levanas
Different people working on these two projects.Quote:
New hardware = better performance + extra work for the team.
So, I believe we have to wait till end of the year.
Not at this time. The transfer system can only handle so many requests at a time and we need to give priority to those players whose worlds are being closed next year.Quote:
Vyvyanne, there has been some calls for opening up transfers FROM Brandywine only, as many people want to leave that world. Is that something that is being considered BEFORE opening the transfers between the 5 worlds completely?
Ouch! This word is makes my heart bleed. :'(Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Thank you Vyvyanne, as always, for the updates.
Just to recap in 1 post:
1) Update 17 will be launched independently from any transfers or hardware upgrades, Update 17 does not depend on it. Update 17 will be released before the hardware upgrades.
2) Transfers between the 5 remaining worlds is still scheduled for "Late Fall" (Fall ends December 22nd), AFTER the new hardware upgrades.
3) Transfers off of Brandywine will not be opened before then, focus is on the closing worlds first.
4) No date set, other than "soon", on when Update 17 beta testing will start on Bullroarer.
As a side note, Frelorn talked about making new hardware testing, an event with in game rewards for those that help. So, when the new hardware is up for testing, let us all take part in the beta test. And, let us all test Minis Tirith, when it goes to beta, as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by maartena
I'd say that would be worst-case scenario. End of fall could really be any time earlier in the month, or even the end of November.Quote:
Originally Posted by forwarden
By Fall do you mean the meteorological Fall ( Sep 1 - Nov 30 ) or the astronomical Fall ( Sep 23 - Dec 21 )?Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyvyanne
Correct. "End of Fall" does not mean it will be on Dec 15th or something like that, I just noted that Fall officially ends on December 22nd. It could be anywhere before that, and typically "end of fall" is probably much closer to late November than December. Obviously it isn't a date that is edged in stone, so we will just have to wait and see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mar-Evayave