Show of Hands: Who didn't use current freespecs?

Well, it isn't like I did not try. And I did not even know about the announcement.

I did /respec on my Ice/Rad on Saturday, did the slots, repositioned Enhancements and was good to go.

"Respec failed" was the cryptic message I got.

Well, I reasoned that I had gone afk for a RL summons, and perhaps the /respec internally timed out. So I did it again, stem to stern, no interruptions.

"Respec failed."

I am still waiting to hear back from customer support, who kicked it upstairs.

I have a plethora of vetspecs, and I usually enjoy running the Terra Volta drama, so it does not really hurt me there; I pretty well have the hang of using Mids and have rarely had a power disappoint me to where I had to discard it. So I will likely never run out of respecs on all but my first few heroes, (who consumed a copious number as I learned about any number of things the hard way. ) Just an irritant to waste the time.

So I tried to use mine, but "respec failed." Will have to see what is up with that. At least the guy was a lvl 18, as opposed to a 50!

And I forsee a quick, "Oh, didn't we tell you? Aw, sorry, our bad, have another round of Freespecs." as the solution.

My minor gripe isn't about the Respecs (well actually, more on that later), it's about the downturn in the quality and quantity of communication. Yes, I realize that making Going Rogue is a big deal that monopolizes your time...also, we're still here playing the rest of the game. Please, don't forget about us.

Back to the respecs, these things used to be valuable--you know, have to beat that Trial to earn them? The one that got dumbed down to be easier (blueside, at least)? I have them coming out my armpits. I want to cash in all these Respecs for 27 merits apiece. Please?

Just...stop giving them out all the time.

Logged in to freespec my Widow just as the servers went down.

Damnit.

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If this really is I15, I will be *very* disappointed with the Producers and Community Service people. Very.

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It really is. The Live and Test clients are identical as of this morning.

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I used a few once I15 had hit test.

You really dont need a 7 day warning, once open testing is in place you know the issue is coming, dont hold off, use them at that time.

What I didn't do was create a new alt I had in mind last night, so that she would have one, but as I was in game a lot this weekend, that is no-ones fault but my own.

I used none.

Gah, I forgot them myself....can't tghink of any of my characters that *needed* a respec, though.

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I actually haven't used my Freespecs in about three Issues. Oh sure, I may use one here or there, but most certainly not because a new Freespec is coming out.

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Missed the announcement, but I tend to use the freespecs as I need them; not because there's a new one on the way. Think I've only used a vetspec once after running out of freespecs.. and this is on. .er . .100+ characters in 4 years.

95 percent of my toons don't need to respec. 40 percent of my toons would be better with different IO slotting, and half of the IOs I'd be removing cost millions and could work better on other toons.

If I could remove IOs without a respec... then I wouldn't need to bug out when I miss a free grant lol.

I haven't needed to respec a character in months.

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And I forsee a quick, "Oh, didn't we tell you? Aw, sorry, our bad, have another round of Freespecs." as the solution.

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I actually gave a suggestion around Issue 13 to prevent this very thing. Too bad Ex Libris wasn't around to share it with the rest of the staff this time.

What I suggested in the aftermath was that they hold back the freespec granting till one week after an Issue release so that players get a chance to play with the changes before getting the respec.

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My minor gripe isn't about the Respecs (well actually, more on that later), it's about the downturn in the quality and quantity of communication. Yes, I realize that making Going Rogue is a big deal that monopolizes your time...also, we're still here playing the rest of the game. Please, don't forget about us.

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There are many things I could say to this, but it would be less than diplomatic towards the NCsoft/Paragon Studios teams.

Triumph: White Succubus: 50 Ill/Emp/PF Snow Globe: 50 Ice/FF/Ice Strobe: 50 PB Shi Otomi: 50 Ninja/Ninjistu/GW Stalker My other characters

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And I forsee a quick, "Oh, didn't we tell you? Aw, sorry, our bad, have another round of Freespecs." as the solution.

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I actually gave a suggestion around Issue 13 to prevent this very thing. Too bad Ex Libris wasn't around to share it with the rest of the staff this time.

What I suggested in the aftermath was that they hold back the freespec granting till one week after an Issue release so that players get a chance to play with the changes before getting the respec.

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My minor gripe isn't about the Respecs (well actually, more on that later), it's about the downturn in the quality and quantity of communication. Yes, I realize that making Going Rogue is a big deal that monopolizes your time...also, we're still here playing the rest of the game. Please, don't forget about us.

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There are many things I could say to this, but it would be less than diplomatic towards the NCsoft/Paragon Studios teams.

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Your suggestion was an excellent one to prevent both kneejerk respecs and avoid a PR mess. Maybe they will consider your suggestion for the next time.

Why do I get the inkling that someone pulled the trigger a day early?

And why after 5 plus years does NCSoft push out a release before a major holiday so if something goes terribly wrong there won't be a quick fix until after the holiday is over?

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And why after 5 plus years does NCSoft push out a release before a major holiday so if something goes terribly wrong there won't be a quick fix until after the holiday is over?

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Inexperienced person in marketing team?

Triumph: White Succubus: 50 Ill/Emp/PF Snow Globe: 50 Ice/FF/Ice Strobe: 50 PB Shi Otomi: 50 Ninja/Ninjistu/GW Stalker My other characters

I used one on my Emp/Psi yesterday, figuring she needed a tweak and I'd get another frespec eventually. I wasn't aware that I15 was coming down *that* soon.