i don't mean to alarm you but LFS was not made for you only. there's loads of LFS users who are actually enjoying the old S1. surely their opinion matters too?
how long do you think it took Scawen to configure and already configured version of LFS to work on an already running master server? do you think he has to undevelope the damage and tyre wear? do you think he spent weeks/months unlearning all the tyre physics code?
come on dude, lighten up. it's one game/sim amongst loads. you have a choice to play something else while you wait. you don't have to be on the forum constantly saying "we're waiting". it gets old.
I'm fairly sure the numbers are insignificant to those waiting for NEW developments.
It's great that an old version is still supported, but if they want to stimulate the community while we wait, why not just release a bit of content that would please far more.
To be honest... as much as I hate S3 (new patch, VW Scirocco, Rockingham, tire physics etc.) being postponed as much as most of you do, it's fair to say that rFactor 2, for example, isn't doing much better in it's development schedule
That´s a good point. - and it´s also a pitty, because rfactor2 could be a
nice inbetweener until S3 is out.
Some people might think I have some purpose in beeing belligerent, but in
actual fact I am just exrpessing my frustration with a game that has become my particular hobby. (ask my wife :really
So see me sending out all those when some content, testing, SZ28+ arrives.
True, I was really happy when it was re-released since I never even bothered trying to unlock S1. It's fun to go back to the knife-edged physics but it does ruin my S2 driving. lol New sig!
Edit: Hmm... it's not showing up as my signature for some reason even though it shows up in my settings. Just not in the posts. Am I doing something stupid?
1.1-6.1 - Partytime, new year celebration
7.1 - GOd, lemme see what i was doing last
8.1 - Family trip
9.1 - Grandmas anniversery
10.1 - Have to take care of kids, wife AFK
11.1 - Ill work today, DAMN i cant figure out single thing
12.1 - i go review my maths on vectors
13.1 - god damn it i still cant get it
14.1 - smoking ciggarettes, being frustrated
15.1 - still frustrated, unable to work
16.1 - i have to take a week off, damn i cant concentrate a bit
23.1 - lets clean up office
24.-26. - kids weekend
27. - have to take aunt suzzie to Rotterdam, i like driving in my M3!
28. I am getting some ideas about some new codes
29. Trial-error all day long
30.1 Whie on WC and watching clouds true window i figured it out... good work meh, i am so cool!
31.1 Hey i dont work sundays, u do?
NEVER EVER tell sales and market what you are working on, they will try to sell it and take orders before you even know if it works and how much it will cost to manufacture."
LFS quick fix:
1) remove sales from equation. Do not advertise (hype?). Ever.
2) remove market from equation. Use 1 + Ignore userbase. Forever.
Only joking. In fact I admire the way this piece of software is developped, and envy it. I have no guts nor skill to do the same (theoretically speaking, as I would not know where to start a drving sim development)!
My point of view: LFS original userbase is now gone or quiet, with a few healthy exceptions. The current userbase is not so easily impressed, not as patient (used to getting everything at once?), and has a comparison basis (competition).
Communication from the devs was fine for a close knit and small community, but did not evolve with the userbase. The software is and will remain a gem, but sadly it is not sufficient anymore.
I would say LFS' success is also its problem pushing the devs to become what they fled from. Oh irony! Can they resist, retain their integrity and independance - knowing it will attract whiners and affect online numbers?
I'll be around to watch. I hope you will be there as well, so that we can enjoy a few races - LFS is like a race, it's not reaching the finish line I'm interested in but racing.