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[Allan Schumacher]

ElitePinecone wrote...

Is this the first time Bioware has used Agile?

I don't remember hearing about it during ME3's development, or DA2 - although admittedly I didn't follow DA2 that closely. 

Just interested in its benefits compared to other methods, or why it seems to be something a lot of teams are raving about all of a sudden.

Agile has been used on each of the projects from what I know.


The counterpoint to agile is more predictive development, which attempts to plan everything out from the get go.  In reality we use a hybrid, because we do have larger scale goals of the project, but the thing about agile is shorter development "sprints" so that you can achieve deliverables to the customer so that the customer can provide feedback.  From there, iteration can occur to make sure the feature is as expected and delivers the appropriate end result.

I'm confused as to how, while sitting in a room watching great
presentations, tweeting a sentence about them is a "waste of time".

Obviously there is more productive stuff you can do while one team leaves the theater and another comes in

Modifié par Allan Schumacher, 24 novembre 2012 - 06:14 .

[Warden661]

BrotherWarth wrote...

There's nothing to analyze. Its literally nonsense. Unless the DA3 team is using some elaborate code and thinks we're all like the autistic kid from Mercury Rising I don't see the point of it. It seems like a waste of you guy's time and it's definitely a waste of ours to try and glean anything from it. We got more info out of a single tweet from a voice actor than the hundreds of tweets from actual developers.

I'm surprised that no one has realised that the world revolves around BrotherWrath. If he doesn't like something, it shouldn't be done.

Of course I'm joking. My point is that just because you don't like the tweets doesn't mean that others don't as well. Just because you find them pointless doesn't mean others do as well. You don't have to read them, and if you do read them, and don't like what you've read, than you can keep it to yourself. There is a fine line between constructive criticism and just plain criticism. You have the right to your opinion but I don't think this was the way in which you had to express it.

Modifié par BoBear, 24 novembre 2012 - 06:29 .

[Fiddzz]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

ElitePinecone wrote...

Is this the first time Bioware has used Agile?

I don't remember hearing about it during ME3's development, or DA2 - although admittedly I didn't follow DA2 that closely. 

Just interested in its benefits compared to other methods, or why it seems to be something a lot of teams are raving about all of a sudden.

Agile has been used on each of the projects from what I know.


The counterpoint to agile is more predictive development, which attempts to plan everything out from the get go.  In reality we use a hybrid, because we do have larger scale goals of the project, but the thing about agile is shorter development "sprints" so that you can achieve deliverables to the customer so that the customer can provide feedback.  From there, iteration can occur to make sure the feature is as expected and delivers the appropriate end result.

I'm confused as to how, while sitting in a room watching great
presentations, tweeting a sentence about them is a "waste of time".

Obviously there is more productive stuff you can do while one team leaves the theater and another comes in

We use agile, but it's a bit modified.

Allan, you know there isn't!  

[CrazyRah]

I really enjoy reading these tweets, it's a quick bit of fun and nothing super serious which is always welcome.

[serenai]

Blair Brown wrote...

BrotherWarth wrote...

David Gaider wrote...

Ha. You would have done poorly in the three year span between DAO's announce and its reveal.

Origins wasn't announced with just a name and nothing to show. But I did follow news on Origins closely from it's announcement to its release so my problem is not waiting. You could say my problem is...

Blair Brown wrote...

The point is to try and say things without saying anything.

And...

Blair Brown wrote...
Some people like to follow them and analyze and it seems fun for them too.

There's nothing to analyze. Its literally nonsense. Unless the DA3 team is using some elaborate code and thinks we're all like the autistic kid from Mercury Rising I don't see the point of it. It seems like a waste of you guy's time and it's definitely a waste of ours to try and glean anything from it. We got more info out of a single tweet from a voice actor than the hundreds of tweets from actual developers.

I'm confused as to how, while sitting in a room watching great presentations, tweeting a sentence about them is a "waste of time".

But thats besides the point.

It's fun for us, and for the people that do like to follow along. 

It's definitely fun for some of us, as well. I know it makes me smile, and I look forward to the day-full of tiny glimpses you allow us. The tweets sent out of sprint review day are excellent (and often hilarious); there are just more of them on that one given day. Thank you for tweeting!

[Spankoman]

Yeah, the tweets are fun and I enjoy them. I don't enjoy them because they contain any deep meaning or content, because they don't. They're a bit of service to the fans who are following the game this early on, knowing that nothing of too much substance CAN be said right now. The tweets are NOT for the fans who can't be satisfied by anything less than full disclosure. More than anything the tweets are just a way for some co-workers to have a good time, I imagine.

Getting upset that these tweets are mostly empty of content is like getting upset that Mystery Science Theater 3000 only shows terrible movies. That's the point. Somebody needs his wubby.

[JimboGee]

BrotherWarth wrote...

The only difference between constructive criticism and criticism is how it's perceived. If someone wants to take me saying that those pointless tweets inform us of literally nothing as anything less than constructive, whoopdie do. If someone thinks looking for deep meaning in 140 characters or less of intentionally uninformative nonsense is worth their time, well their perspective is bound to be pretty skewed.

And Rock'N'Roll  is the devils music kids don't listen to it!!... Crying out loud lighten up you miserable old poop!

Modifié par JimboGee, 24 novembre 2012 - 11:03 .

[LolaLei]

JimboGee wrote...

BrotherWarth wrote...

The only difference between constructive criticism and criticism is how it's perceived. If someone wants to take me saying that those pointless tweets inform us of literally nothing as anything less than constructive, whoopdie do. If someone thinks looking for deep meaning in 140 characters or less of intentionally uninformative nonsense is worth their time, well their perspective is bound to be pretty skewed.

And Rock'N'Roll  is the devils music kids don't listen to it!!... Crying out loud lighten up you miserable old poop!

You tell him! 

[Fredward]

BrotherWarth wrote...

Rock'N'Roll? Old poop? The hell? Did I just get insulted by Mitt Romney?

I lolled.

Even tho you totally are an old poop. XD

[rapscallioness]

good lord, what in the world is going on here?

oh, but oooooo..shiny new tweets. yes, excellent.

snow! working on hair...yessss! Bows! ...monkeys...? mountain sized crotch shots...? uh...

Digital acting outta the ball park! Shiny pants..hmmm...do they have a stun ability? Sky. Constellations? weee.

[rapscallioness]

gosh, try as i might to not be foolishly, ridiculously excited for this game, I am excited.

sigh....have mercy on us. i hope you guys at DA really step to us w/it. bring it home for us...

[BioFan (Official)]

Vertigo_1 wrote...

twitter.com/Al_McNally/status/271414138293587968
"Things you shouldn't hear at the #DA3 daily review "That character totally needs more oil on his ass"

[DaringMoosejaw]

BrotherWarth wrote...

The only difference between constructive criticism and criticism is how it's perceived. If someone wants to take me saying that those pointless tweets inform us of literally nothing as anything less than constructive, whoopdie do. If someone thinks looking for deep meaning in 140 characters or less of intentionally uninformative nonsense is worth their time, well their perspective is bound to be pretty skewed.

People are aware they're being teased and continue to come back for more, so they must not mind it very much at all. If they derive enjoyment out of it, who are you to say that it's pointless? Pointless for you, I guess, since it just frustrates you - to which I'd suggest to stop doing something that frustrates you, unless I guess you enjoy being frustrated. Which doesn't make you better than the folks who enjoy being teased, because I think it's silly engaging in an activity to which you plainly dislike. It's not like you're changing anyone's minds, you're just putting a damper on their parade and riling folks up. Which I'd wager is probably your entire purpose here, because I don't see any other logical reason unless you're some sort of masochist.

[Conduit0]

Foopydoopydoo wrote...

Huh. I liked the mental image of devs sprinting through streets while holding laptops showing powerpoint presentations in suits in ties more tbh.

HA, I'd bet $50 that the only time you'd see a suit and tie in a Bioware studio is when an EA exec pays a visit. If Bioware is anything like other developers what you would find in abundance is; bluejeans, classic rock/metal memorabilia t-shirts, and long hair(mens, not womens).

[serenai]

Mary Kirby @BioMaryKirby
#1reasontobe Because I work with amazing people who all love to make fans cry as much as I do.

<3

Modifié par serenai, 27 novembre 2012 - 08:12 .

[Tiguaje]

@BioMarkDarrah Lunch play through: #DA3 pic.twitter.com/oE05LQcc



Look This Picture:

https://pbs.twimg.co...Azzul.jpg:large

Do You See Any Similarity...???

[Ilidan_DA]

Lunch? Not Launch?

[Tiguaje]

Wiedzmin182009 wrote...

Lunch? Not Launch?

he write it this way! what can you do with the picture...? in the Background, there are relevant information about #DA3
would you please clarify the photo for us?

[Ilidan_DA]

Do not shout. I understand.

"I was wondering! If @BioMarkDarrah is taking blurred photos, @Mike_Laidlaw is playing video games and @davidgaider is doing his tumblr page, so! wth is working on #DA3 #wtf /Ah! Any News about #DA3 ?"

"@Erick_Ordonez @mike_laidlaw these people are".

https://pbs.twimg.co...Aujvu.jpg:large

Modifié par Wiedzmin182009, 29 novembre 2012 - 01:51 .

[MilaBanilla]

Wiedzmin182009 wrote...

Do not shout. I understand.

"I was wondering! If @BioMarkDarrah is taking blurred photos, @Mike_Laidlaw is playing video games and @davidgaider is doing his tumblr page, so! wth is working on #DA3 #wtf /Ah! Any News about #DA3 ?"

"@Erick_Ordonez @mike_laidlaw these people are".

https://pbs.twimg.co...Aujvu.jpg:large

Is that Stroud waay on the  right ? Look at that stache! Amazing 

[Dio Demon]

 Mark Darrah[/b] ‏@[/s]BioMarkDarrah[/b]For no reason, I'm going to walk the floor and tweet some pictures. But all of stuff not if #[/s]DA3



Hahaha they're going to recycle the Chantry




Is that a ruin of a city or an actual inhabitied city (people not monsters)









Recycling forests? But is that Morrigan???!!!



The White Divine? The Empress of Orlais?

Modifié par Crazy Eyed One, 29 novembre 2012 - 02:40 .

[LolaLei]

Pretty!