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Title: When?
Post by: lecrop on September 11, 2019, 06:43:08 AM
Hello, I'm an impatient GS backer.

Is there any estimated date of release? 

On my receipt says Estimated delivery: December 2018  ???
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Dr D Ezra Sidran on September 30, 2019, 08:50:50 AM
I am sorry for the delay. I recently posted about it here: http://general-staff.com/
I also sent out emails to all Kickstarter backers. Did you get it?
The AI is taking longer than anticipated and I apologize for this. I'm hoping that we can be in beta test for the game soon.
As always, you should feel free to email me directly.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: lecrop on October 02, 2019, 12:32:12 PM
Thanks for the answer, I did not receive any email.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: laborde on July 16, 2020, 11:49:37 PM
Hello. I wonder if the game still fall wide of the mark?
Thanks.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on July 18, 2020, 06:04:58 AM
Sorry, i don't follow your question.
There is still a lot of work to do on the game.
Since I'm writing that and Ezra is doing the AI, I don't follow why he's saying writing the AI is or was.holding the game work up.
The game will eventually need to use his AI but that dependency is some way off.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on July 27, 2020, 09:41:05 AM
As it turns out Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo doesn't feel at all benign whilst you're suffering from it.
I'm now recovering from what was a completely disabling inner ear problem.
The anti-nausea drugs I've been on mean reduce the symptoms at the price of substantial side effects.
One of which is dizziness.
Far better than nausea though.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: woos on July 27, 2020, 08:15:44 PM
I sincerely hope you can restore to full health.keep safe!
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on July 28, 2020, 10:11:32 AM
Thanks.
I'm getting there.
It's just a lot slower than I would have liked and my concentration is still "off".

To help get better the doctor prescribed a set of exercises.
These are called Brandt Daroff.
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Brandt-Daroff-Exercises-ML3094.pdf

That process could well have been designed to torture someone with this complaint.
You're supposed to do 5 repetitions each side morning and afternoon.
When I started doing these I could manage 2 before I had to stop and lie still for an hour recovering.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: woos on July 28, 2020, 08:11:50 PM
I have a member of my church who suffers from the same condition as you, and it has been proven that this exercise regimen is obviously therapeutic, so please stick with it.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: zu Pferd on July 29, 2020, 05:37:10 PM
@ Andy O Neill

Take care Andy your health and welfare come first
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on July 31, 2020, 06:47:28 AM
Thanks for the kind words and thoughts.

Pretty much better and running at 90+% now.

Just in time for a new time sink since my (now previous) employer decided it needed to shed staff.
For a developer, a job search means swotting so one can pass the inevitable technical tests of prospective employers.

Title: Re: When?
Post by: laborde on May 31, 2021, 11:30:44 PM
Any news for the release? Any dates for the beta test Dr Ezra?
Quote from: Dr D Ezra Sidran on September 30, 2019, 08:50:50 AM
I am sorry for the delay. I recently posted about it here: http://general-staff.com/
I also sent out emails to all Kickstarter backers. Did you get it?
The AI is taking longer than anticipated and I apologize for this. I'm hoping that we can be in beta test for the game soon.
As always, you should feel free to email me directly.
Quote from: lecrop on September 11, 2019, 06:43:08 AM
Hello, I'm an impatient GS backer.

Is there any estimated date of release? 

On my receipt says Estimated delivery: December 2018  ???
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on June 01, 2021, 12:36:27 PM
I would think the major limiting factor is my time.
I have a demanding full time employer which means I'm lucky to get the equivalent of one day to work on this project in a given week.
Whilst AI is no doubt tricky stuff, i still have a lot of game to write.

If we had a full time dev team of 7 or 8 then this would have been well done by now.
But we haven't.
And i couldn't give you a ball park month let alone date.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: lecrop on May 18, 2022, 03:33:16 AM
Quote from: lecrop on September 11, 2019, 06:43:08 AM
Hello, I'm an impatient GS backer.

Is there any estimated date of release? 

On my receipt says Estimated delivery: December 2018  ???

Unfortunately I quote myself after more than 2 years.

It's incredible that we don't have more news, I'm starting to think badly.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Adraeth on May 24, 2022, 05:13:10 AM
There are some other updates on the General Staff main web page, they are compiling on Unity and i saw some interesting discussions on new battles. I presume (without direct knowledge) that this engine might be available on the end of this year (at least hope so)
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on May 25, 2022, 12:42:39 PM
What with job and life, I was struggling to find a day a week to work on the game.
It was decided we might do better writing the game in unity.
The plan was Damien would do this with some help from Dan.
With delivery this year.
It's become obvious that timescale isn't achievable.

There's ongoing discussion on how to finish the game this year.
I think you're best reading Ezra's blog and or contacting him.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: ArizonaTank on February 13, 2023, 07:08:52 PM
Hi, any updates?
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Andy ONeill on May 02, 2023, 09:11:13 AM
I can see that Ezra is working on the game, because I see emails for commits.
Don't think he's checking this forum any more though.
You can contact him via his blog:
https://www.general-staff.com/
Title: Re: When?
Post by: Tripoli on May 02, 2023, 10:13:54 AM
The Steam Store page went up this weekend:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128490/General_Staff_Black_Powder/
Title: Re: When?
Post by: ArizonaTank on May 02, 2023, 05:05:51 PM
Quote from: Tripoli on May 02, 2023, 10:13:54 AMThe Steam Store page went up this weekend:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128490/General_Staff_Black_Powder/

Very nice. But it is interesting that the editors have a separate page (the "Designer Bundle"). Looks like they will be sold separately?

Anyway, great to see how it is all getting along.
Title: Re: When?
Post by: JasonPratt on May 03, 2023, 09:35:06 AM
Drat, I'm at work! -- need to remember to wishlist the Steam page when I get home...