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Phil_Frazier · 07-17-2009, 01:40 AM

So it's no secret that some smaller retailers release the game early. I anticipate this happening very late July for those that are lucky. When this happens, we often see some level of concern that we will ban folks that are playing the game early. This is 100% not true. Enjoy the fact that you got the game early.

I certainly do.

Now that we're gold and done with the game, the team is transitioning to doing the best we can to ensure a smooth launch of Online Franchise. We're doing loads of stress testing simulating thousands of people hitting our servers at the same time. The problem with simulations is that - well - they are simulations. You can't always replicate the real world. That and it's always fun watching our servers go from 0 to 1,000,000 right at midnight on launch day.

Here's my idea. Coordinate a community 'pound the servers' night for all those that get the game early. I'm thinking our first test on 8/10, then maybe a 2nd test on 8/12.

Thoughts? Would you be willing to participate?

Phil

Glorious Arc · 07-17-2009, 01:42 AM

Hopefully the same store that was releasing NCAA early will do the same for Madden. If this is the case, I would more then be willing to help out.

Tyrant8RDFL · 07-17-2009, 01:44 AM

Yes I would be willing.

Marino · 07-17-2009, 01:47 AM

My heart says screw you guys your just trying to get me banned, but my head says that I can't get the game early.

Hooe · 07-17-2009, 01:48 AM

If you tell me where I can get the game early near Charlottesville, VA, then I will gladly test whatever you want me to.

Alas, my current reserve is at Gamestop and there's no way I can get it early from them.

Phil_Frazier · 07-17-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marino13882


	My heart says screw you guys your just trying to get me banned, but my head says that I can't get the game early.

I promise this isn't about banning anyone. Just trying to think of creative ways to help make a smooth launch.

Phil

JeriousNorwood · 07-17-2009, 01:50 AM

IT'S A TRAP GUYS. DON'T DO IT! PHIL IS JUST SEEING WHO HE NEEDS TO BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marino · 07-17-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil_Frazier_EA


	I promise this isn't about banning anyone. Just trying to think of creative ways to help make a smooth launch. Phil

Yeah I know, just pulling your chain. Hopefully everything works.

View Poll Results: Would you be willing to help test our servers?
Count me in!	92	43.19%
Screw you! I know you are just trying to ban me.	12	5.63%
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07-17-2009, 01:40 AM	#1
Phil_Frazier Turn 10 - Microsoft OVR: 26 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 291	Idea - Need the communities help... So it's no secret that some smaller retailers release the game early. I anticipate this happening very late July for those that are lucky. When this happens, we often see some level of concern that we will ban folks that are playing the game early. This is 100% not true. Enjoy the fact that you got the game early. I certainly do. Now that we're gold and done with the game, the team is transitioning to doing the best we can to ensure a smooth launch of Online Franchise. We're doing loads of stress testing simulating thousands of people hitting our servers at the same time. The problem with simulations is that - well - they are simulations. You can't always replicate the real world. That and it's always fun watching our servers go from 0 to 1,000,000 right at midnight on launch day. Here's my idea. Coordinate a community 'pound the servers' night for all those that get the game early. I'm thinking our first test on 8/10, then maybe a 2nd test on 8/12. Thoughts? Would you be willing to participate? Phil __________________ Forza!!! http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/ Last edited by Phil_Frazier; 07-17-2009 at 01:42 AM.

07-17-2009, 01:42 AM	#2
Glorious Arc MVP OVR: 26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Idea - Need the communities help... Hopefully the same store that was releasing NCAA early will do the same for Madden. If this is the case, I would more then be willing to help out.

07-17-2009, 01:44 AM	#3
Tyrant8RDFL MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Queens New York	Re: Idea - Need the communities help... Yes I would be willing.

07-17-2009, 01:47 AM	#4
Marino Moderator OVR: 55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wake County, NC Posts: 18,147 Blog Entries: 10	Re: Idea - Need the communities help... My heart says screw you guys your just trying to get me banned, but my head says that I can't get the game early.

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07-17-2009, 01:48 AM	#5
Hooe Five Becomes Four OVR: 45 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 21,504	Re: Idea - Need the communities help... If you tell me where I can get the game early near Charlottesville, VA, then I will gladly test whatever you want me to. Alas, my current reserve is at Gamestop and there's no way I can get it early from them.

07-17-2009, 01:50 AM	#7
JeriousNorwood Pro OVR: 5 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Idea - Need the communities help... IT'S A TRAP GUYS. DON'T DO IT! PHIL IS JUST SEEING WHO HE NEEDS TO BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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