naughtyco  |  October 20th, 2007 at 2:47 pm

PR spin cloaked as “gamer to gamer” talk is a nice addition but some of us might not buy it. Some of these “chill” responses and posts by the developers of games we play seem too good to be true.
It just seems to me, the more the “cooler” and down to earth developer talk and posts on these blogs, the more likely I am to not believe what they tell me because it’s all just a clever, yet unrealized marketing scheme, like the idea of this blog itself, to make us all feel like someone actually cares about what we want and what we have so say…because if it were true, we’d have PS1 games and more updates on Home.

Kinglink  |  October 20th, 2007 at 2:50 pm

@Solace, What I want is the game to work when i bought it. You know, a month and a half ago. Waiting a month and a half for an update to find out a fix is almost ready, but not yet is a tease and an insult. We paid good money for the game and it’s still broken.

What I’d prefer is Sony delivering what they promise on time, and making sure those who develop for the system do the same. I can forgive lair. I don’t hate factor 5, because they delivered the game. It sucks but at least they followed through with what they said they would do.

Elsa43  |  October 20th, 2007 at 3:08 pm

I’m really happy to see that you are taking a lead in trying to prevent and penalize glitchers and cheaters. I so often hear that people quit playing a game (ie: SOCOM) out of frustration with this issue, and having recently been up against a tank glitcher I can understand how it ruins the game for people. It simply sucks the “fun” out of a game.

Kudos for spending the time (and money) to support your game after it’s released to keep the game fun for your consumer base!

Stevan253  |  October 20th, 2007 at 3:17 pm

some of you are so disrespectfull,
seriously, they could just not fix the game at all, so stop your whining.
yes you paid 60 bucks for a “complete game” but have you ever played an MMO?
those things always seem to be constantly broken and you pay up front “good money” and constantly throw money into the well EVERY MONTH for that same “broken” game. you paid 40 bucks, and 60 if you bought the headset package.

thats not even full game price. its not like they tried to gyp you and shipped it broken on purpouse, it was an unforseen error, they are human you realize.

DELTA_FORCE117  |  October 20th, 2007 at 5:41 pm

I am happy for all the update about to come but i don’t want my rank to get change back to where it supposed to be but how do i find out if my rank is the rank im supposed to be at

orbio234  |  October 20th, 2007 at 6:05 pm

definition of a party pooper…someone is having a heck of a lot of fun and there is someone in the crowd who can only get attention by being one who tries to spoil the fun. good idea this arbiters. also fellow gamers time to start a truth group…people who are enjoying their ps3 and when someone gives false information..for example xbox is this but ps3 is no good…set the facts straight…how much longer will they carry on before they grow tired of being so negative….not talking about the people who have helpful suggestions for making ps3 better

Picasso  |  October 20th, 2007 at 6:15 pm

my profile i stuck at 816games played I’ve played at least 30 games since and nothing has changed except my global rank which keeps getting higher and higher.

My wins aren’t counting I can’t get my Warhawk badges because I keep getting bandit badges. I love the game but if the stats and medal/badge system can’t be fixed scrap them!!!

by the way love the game :)

Legendbyname  |  October 20th, 2007 at 7:53 pm

@ naughtyco

You can spin things however you want them, but don’t bite the hand thats feeds you. Furthermore, all you can complain about is PS1 games and Home? Im sure Incognito has plenty to do with both of those things. Its really easy to make someone look bad by only pointing out the negative aspects.

You should first research the relationship between developers and publishers before you post ungrateful nonsense. Marketing scheme? Marketing schemes involve advertising.

No matter what you find things to complain about. If there were 500 PS1 games on PSN you would be complaining about not enough focus on PS3 games or additional content. If you want Home updates they are everywhere all over the net. Just because someone in the HOME development doesn’t post here doesn’t mean there aren’t updates in numerous articles and interviews.

Do not bite the hand thats feeds you. And get over yourself.

Jeigh  |  October 20th, 2007 at 8:42 pm

@155 KnaveX: Are you serious? I don’t think I could handle that! That’d be freakin’ nerve racking! Hey, Dylan, could you confirm this? Would the arbiters really be able to challenge someone to a one-on-one match?

orbio234  |  October 20th, 2007 at 8:50 pm

#170….no agree/disagree hence an agree to you. sasince my last comments just finished watching blu ray exclusive…primeval….sony sure backs their logo…beyond high definition….my tv goes up to 1080i…and that is incredible picture..wonder how it can be any better at 1080p….bought my ps3 in january at full price…since then the games and blu ray movies…priceless. not a fanboy just a consumer that is attracted towards the best in the market

40cal  |  October 20th, 2007 at 9:24 pm

Thanks. Time to get back into the skys. If I could stop playing Folklore that is :)

jorgiex  |  October 20th, 2007 at 10:27 pm

Wow..! This is the way to address issue by first admitting that there is an issue and letting us know that work is being done to fix them. I never got into Warhawk even though I spent the money on the Retail Disk version. I already traded it in for HALO3 “but” with attitudes like Dylan’s I am gonna just go ahead and download it from the PSN and just in time for all the bugs that made me give up so easily. Hope to see you all on Warhawk. Good luck team on getting things ironed out.

ANUBIS209  |  October 20th, 2007 at 10:52 pm

Great job Dylan!!! I can’t wait to DL this patch is there a way i can sign up to be Judge Dredd too? lol

Lp47  |  October 20th, 2007 at 11:02 pm

Sweet to know my number one PS3 online game is getting patches. Even though my stats didnt get erased, im grateful for the fix. I also can’t wait to see what you incognito’s have up your sleeve, for patch v.1.2 ( new vehicles anyone????) I hope, thnx again.

snowglobe  |  October 21st, 2007 at 10:56 am

what about the freezing issues also? I never had them before but started getting them. frozen 4 times now, the latest just a few minutes ago. fixing stats and all is fine but its useless if you can’t play the game.

derrickgott007  |  October 21st, 2007 at 3:06 pm

HEY DYLAN JOBE, ARE YOU EVER GOING TO DO ANYTHING WITH THE CHEATER AND STAT PADDER TransAMZ28??? He is #2 on WARHAWK leaderboards…and he cheats and stat pads. he does the same thing on NASCAR 08.

It’s about time SONY does something with this guy…Like a PERMANENT IP ban.

TrumpetMan  |  October 21st, 2007 at 5:05 pm

Hey, Dylan. Great to hear you guys are still working hard on Warhawk. I’ve put in quite a bit of time into the game thus far, and I’ve loved it… even on those days when I just can’t do well. Can’t wait for the news concerning 1.2.

I do have one question, though… We’ve seen Eucadia, so it would only be natural to see the Chernovan homeland…. right?

jozza81  |  October 21st, 2007 at 9:30 pm

It’s good to see at least someone is being honest and transparent about their forthcoming updates.

daveatfernie  |  October 22nd, 2007 at 1:18 am

Dude, you make a refreshing change. You’re there cuting through the crap. If 1% of the gaming community and developer forum had as much “go” as you, the world (yes the world) would be better place instead of sounding like the sort of spin you get before a labour election.

LordOfRuin  |  October 22nd, 2007 at 7:34 am

Well ain’t this just splendid? I have to admit the network issues were rather tiresome, and am might pleased that a patch is in the works. I play for the enjoyment of playing, and am not too fussed about the stats and rank thing. Many people here are mentioning a variety of cheaters and the like, so I must report that I personally have seen none of that. I might be just lucky or something, who knows. That tank glitch is begging to be tried though, ha ha!

If it’s not too late for the patch that follows this one, could the following be considered for inclusion please?

1) I want a “Just give me a game!” button that will automatically find the biggest variable server with space for me, and plonk me in it. I really do not like having to search for a free server.

2) When selecting a server, and then waiting and waiting to connect, an option to press the circle to exit should exist, rather than waiting as long as we have to.

3) When in game, an option to add that server to your favourites would be most appreciated.

4) Jeep side passengers should indeed be able to shoot their weapon.

5) Gun boats.

6) New maps, of course.

7) Jeeps and tanks should indeed be customisable.

8) Active mic name in the bottom right, and the option to mute, select or all.

9) Option for mic always on (squads / team / all in range), or always off. This in addition to the PTT.

10) A tail gunners turret on a Warhawk for my passenger would be a sweet addition.

Some useful requests and yeah, some frivolous ones, but well… you know!

Vassago  |  October 22nd, 2007 at 2:47 pm

Need maple leaf, we need maple leaf, we need maple leaf, we need maple leaf, a lot of my friend playing and we are all from Canada so we need a tag :) (lol more cool if you can add Quebec tag :) ) Keep going the great work !!!!!

ElwoodBlues  |  October 22nd, 2007 at 4:43 pm

Dylan your the man! This game is just a blast and IMO the best online war game ever! New layouts is killer. Smaller Zones need some weapons limited. Most fun ever

Stealthur  |  October 22nd, 2007 at 6:07 pm

Hey Dylan, will the public be qualified to be apart of the Arbiters? Because I would love to volunteer for such a group. I play almost daily, and if you need any more help, you can email me (I’m pretty sure you can access it here) or add my PSN tag, Stealthur.

HLines  |  October 22nd, 2007 at 11:57 pm

How about the option to forgive or punish teamkillers? Sure there are some idiots that just shoot their teammates but occassionally accidents do happen. I’ve only been kicked once but it’s not always your fault when people throw themselves into the line of fire during a base assault. How about giving people the choice?

DaCandyMan  |  October 23rd, 2007 at 10:27 am

Dylan, How will proximity land mines be handled as far TK’ing? For example, an attacker on the opposing team approaches the other teams flag that is sorrounded by proximity mines and is being chased in close combat by the protecting team on defense a proximity mine explodes taking defensive teammates with the attacker resulting in a number of TK’s in the end temporary kick or banned. I ask because this happened 2 me after one TK. with this exact scenario. I also can see this happen a lot when some one is in a Warhawk and is flying blind and is unaware of their teammates Airdefense proximity mine.

Go_DeaD  |  October 23rd, 2007 at 4:07 pm

I love Warhawk and all these new updates will be great, but we need a party system and an actual lobby that has an in-game friends list. not one that’s connected to the XMB. and in-game messaging, i mean geez, if i want to message someone, i have to logout of warhawk and then send the message. and where’s the PARTY SYSTEM??? how is my clan supposed to join a ranked game together if we’re all on and there’s 16 of us? it’s impossible. I love warhwk, but it’s so hard to communicate and use actual teamwork. there’s no squad system and if i want to talk to someone with my headset i have to keep holding down the L3 button. that’s not the easiest thing to do when you’re in the middle of a shootout….and on top of that it wears out your analog stick. i know i’m not hte only one that wants this…..

LUGOVES  |  October 24th, 2007 at 1:28 pm

Hey, I went to play Warhawk today, and I got forced into the download of the 1.1 patch (cool) Then I tried to play online with my wife and she did NOT get the patch yet, and we can’t be in a ranked server together. In fact I can’t SEE and blue SCEA ranked server. Will I be like this till everyone get’s the patch??? please advise.
PSN ID Lugoves

plantonater  |  October 24th, 2007 at 5:14 pm

yeahhh

what happened to the the blue SCEA servers?

NBstrat  |  October 24th, 2007 at 6:03 pm

How will the Arbiters make the decision to ‘Call Out’ a player to prove their skills. My youngest son uses my PSN account to play Warhawk as it is much easier to just hand him the controller to play a few rounds. While this probably really sucks for my team, it is much easier than logging out and logging him in for the ten minutes that he will actually want to play.

Morock  |  October 24th, 2007 at 6:30 pm

i hate gamespot

TheNameIsLuke  |  October 26th, 2007 at 6:57 am

Not telling us the names is just gonna create a total hassle. There will be a ton of a-holes out there that will pretend to be an arbiter and mess with people. I guarntee it will happen and they will throw their fake power around and ruin the game for alot of players.

Headhunter  |  October 27th, 2007 at 6:49 pm

I have been experiencing all of the problems mentioned above. I finally got my ps3 three days ago, and I was so excited about warhawk. The very next day I played warhawk the entire day. When I cheked my stats I was stunned. My play time was less than thirty minutes, I only had 4 total points, and my rank was air marshall. I also had my fair share of encounters of games being full when actually not, teamkillers, being kicked out of servers, banned from a server, invisible tanks(at first it appeared to me to be guided missles), invisible planes, and the game freezes up. Then I realized I had no blue scea servers. The total amount of servers I was getting was less than 90. Then I found out that I was one of the few U.S owners who accidently downloaded the leaked 1.1 patch. At the moment every thing is working fine except the viral rank up bug and stats not being updated are the only issues that have me concern. Aside of all the negativity and problems that I have stated, I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!
Can’t wait for the new patch! Also, the idea of the involvement of arbiters is brilliant. I can’t stand cheaters.

Headhunter  |  October 27th, 2007 at 7:00 pm

I agree with TheNameIsLuke about the a-holes of the world abusing their fake power.

Headhunter  |  October 27th, 2007 at 7:28 pm

At the rate that I play I should have well over 1500 total points(3 days of playing). I average between 75-125 points per match. The way I stand is a weak 210 total points and little over an hour of play time. I’m frustrated but in the same time I’m patient. I want that new patch!

Brandon L  |  October 27th, 2007 at 10:37 pm

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BlazeofAce | October 19th, 2007 at 4:00 pm

PLEASE PLEASE allow split screen for ranked games on scea. Put the players on the same squad if you have to for ranked games. Or atleast host unranked games with split screen on scea.

The reason is whenever I want to play split screen with my friends we have trouble finding servers with game type we want. There are so many SCEA games running with open slots and so easy to join but dont allow split screen.

Whenever I want to show how cool the game is to a friend and play split screen with him it takes me about 10 to 15 minutes to find a non scea server with enough people playing and the type of game me want.

Thanks.
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Dylan, hope this will be read by some admin. There are many people in BlazeofAce’s situation including me.

If I and me friends try to play split screen online we encounter problems like and not limited to my own basic high speed which can’t host 32 matches without SUFFICIENT LAG which results in ruining the game experience, and or lag from the host server’s making gaming experience not good, and finally it takes 10 to 20 minutes to find a NON SCEA server with enough people playing the type of game me want.

Suggestion to SCEA Please reconsider in your future patches to add Unranked SCEA servers so that players who bought this game that can’t experience it’s full potential, can without Latency issues; even though by far this game has a great innovative server system already, but it’s just not fair to keep it this way.

We shouldn’t be kept penalized for something cheaters did in ranked matches in the early stages of Warhawk, since these same cheaters who forced your hand to cancel split screen from ranked matches, and in creating Arbiters are continuing to ruin the game by their adapted screen hunting on non SCEA Servers which is not fair is it.

That is why UNRANKED SCEA SERVERS would be a good addition to any NEW PATCH. It in itself might create it’s own SALES hype to SELL you even MORE copies of WARHAWK, because me, and many others like BlazeofAce would probably encourage more people to get this game for purely the simplicity of no lag split screen for people who have bad or limited connection speeds. Also anyone in general that likes playing split screen. Dylan you could even go as far as to make Split – Screen SCEA servers and call them that too or other.

gVR6k  |  October 29th, 2007 at 3:29 pm

does anyone know what happened to all of the blue Sony games? there not there on my warhawk and those are the only games i play. if there not going to be there i might give up on the game and i dont want to do that!

thecodemaker  |  November 1st, 2007 at 6:18 am

No longer OCTOBER. where is it?

Riga  |  November 1st, 2007 at 10:13 am

Dylan dosen’t know anything I don’t see why you all belive anything that comes out of his mouth.It’s November and we have all been lied to again.They should sell rights to warhawk to a good company that actually cares about the consumer someone who will keep promises and respect their word as a Men.Release the damn patch already you low life scum.