Everything Wrong with that Interview...

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 09:20 AMjacko

It was fine, relax guys.

Was it a marketing pitch for new players? No, it was intended for us, the guys already playing.

Too bad it's SP content, might have been interesting otherwise.

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 01:13 AMCynthia_RE

I can speak to a few of these, but not all.

#2 - they definitely prepped for the interview, but the interviewer was changed by Twitch at the last minute. This resulted in a number of changes to the interview format and what was said during the stream.

#3 - this was beyond our control. The format for these interviews were that we provide Twitch with the content, and their team sets it up and plays it. This includes sound balance - it was out of our control.

#5 - definitely tested beforehand. Same as point number three, the video file was provided to Twitch and their folks were to line up playing it. We only had a live 15 minute slot with them, so when they couldn't get it to play - that was it.

We're not happy that the Ardennes Assault footage didn't play, and very much recognize that today's announcement needs to be built upon.

Thank you for the feedback - we're definitely growing and improving. We do have a very small team but are working hard to get you guys more information.

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 13:08 PMHelpingHans

Thanks for you're reply Cynthia however I am not convinced.

#2 The second guy had a voice didn't he? He could have spoken up during any moment in the interview. Also people can improvise.

#3 So you tell me that video file provided was out of you're control? I don't understand. If you guys had created the video file before hand with the sound and footage correctly balanced then the guys at Twitch wouldn't of had to do anything except play the clip.

#5 Ok if Twitch can't play it then fair enough that's not you're fault but surely they must of tested it before hand to see if it worked?

So as for my points 2 and 4 I guess there isn't an excuse and this is a prime example of why we have such a small community. Relic's number one issue at the this current moment in time is not balance or not enough multiplayer or single player content it's just plain old marketing. Someone really needs to sort this out. Period.

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 01:38 AMCynthia_RE

No worries! It's been a long day here.

We just got a youtube video up with an interview from the Gamescom floor and some Ardennes Assault footage. You guys can watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYU9LAeCv7o&feature=youtu.be

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 14:21 PMZupadupadude

#1 They themselves said they had jetlag, maybe that contributed.


#3 I'm pretty sure you can't really save what volume your speakers were on at the time you created your video, the volume on the stage's speakers might have just been too high.

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 18:11 PMgunther09

Hans,
in the moment the interview was running, some things were definitely out of their control. I agree – the show was horribly boring and poor.
But that twitch guy interviewing was no good choice. So, it seems, were the people backstage, mixing the sound and playing the footage. Once you are on stage – there is little you can do about that.
But you are right, you could still talk about interesting stuff 
And compared to the show before them, I dunno, the guys before relic on the twitch cast were simply far far better. And for them, everything worked. Like pretty much everywhere else on gamescom. That was sad to see.

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 07:07 AMVonIvan

Hate to be harsh but all I want is the best for this game.

Jump back to quoted post14 Aug 2014, 18:35 PMgunther09

I would recommend: just move on :-)
get things rolling for tomorrow.