Friday the 13th: The Game: The Thread

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Diesel Fucker: Aug 14, 2003; I spent my rent money on tentacle porn.

Wanderer posted:

I should pipe the trademark Halloween theme through my headset when I play as Jason just to see if anyone's enough of a horror nerd to complain about it.

You're a sick, sick person.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:10

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# ? May 10, 2024 13:52

Burkion: May 10, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

weekly font posted:

You can survive with anyone if you get lucky enough to find a pocket knife or two and get crafty with windows/cabins. I gave em the old razzle dazzle running out the clock for EIGHT MINUTES yesterday with Nerdy McGoo.

e: well gently caress, came back from a friends house and its Database Error only now. Nothing has changed on my side How is this not sorted out yet?

I was a witness to this event.

It was one of the most glorious moments in the game. Chubs McKenzie is my spirit animal.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:33

Attack on Princess: Dec 15, 2008; _{To yolo rolls! The cause and solution to all problems!}

Quoting the massive status update from the F13 Game facebook

tldr They were overwhelmed. They've brought in more hands. They're working on it. They think progress is still being tracked for those who can play.

quote:

**STATUS UPDATE MAY 27TH**

Hey campers,
Been a rocky few days to say the least. Few of us have slept since Thursday, but I wanted to take a moment to inform all of you as to what�s going on with everything. We�re having global issues, on all platforms (PC/XB1/PS4). Here�s a breakdown of the most common issues so far.

Known issues. Why they are happening. What we�re doing to fix them.

Issue: �I can�t login, it keeps saying something about a Database Error.�

Why: Our database was hit really hard when the game went live. We had upwards of 75K players in a short period of time. Due to this our database was hit hard. We tried spinning up more nodes to help alleviate the stress but ultimately caused some corrupted nodes which is causing people not to be able to login that were affected by those nodes. In addition it has caused major slow downs in our database software which can on and off effect other accounts from logging in.

Fix: We are working around the clock to get this solved. We are a small team but brought in outside resources to help. It's our top priority right now and we need to make sure we can get our servers properly scaled and balanced to handle the current demand. Once we can alleviate some stress on the database this should all start working smoothly. We are working hard to properly load balance our servers and identify issues with accounts that are slowing down the database.

Issue: �I can sign in (sometimes) but I can�t find a match when I select Quick Play�

Why: Due to a high demand of PS4 players there is an issue with Matchmaking when it finds an open session several players try to join that open session at once filling up the room the same time you receive the message this room is still open. You end up not being able to connect to that session and move on but it wastes time taking it a lot longer to find an open session. On Xbox One there also is a high number of players trying to find games and the amount of requests is really adding up which is overloading the Matchmaking service.

Fix: We have tuned Matchmaking on PS4 to create more open sessions to spread out the playerbase. We also have tuned the time it takes to create new sessions. We are currently testing the fix and hope to have a patch out real soon. For Xbox One we have been working with Microsoft who has tuned some settings on their end. This has helped some users but not all. We are still working on tuning our Matchmaking algorithm along throttling requests more in line with LIVE standards and with working with Microsoft on this as well. We hope to have a patch in testing early this week.

Issue: �It�s not saving my Jason kills, XP, clothing customization or achievements.�

Why: This is a result of the mentioned above database issue. Unfortunately all of this information is tied to the database as well.

Fix: Once we can alleviate some stress on the database this should all start working smoothly. We are working hard to properly load balance our servers and identify issues with accounts that are slowing down the database.

Issue: �What happened to my XP? I was level �X� now I�m level 0� or �My XP is stuck and I�m not getting any more.�

Why: This is also a result to the database issue. Match statistic reports still seem to be coming into the database correctly so if you had a level at some point, it should be still progressing.

Fix: Once we can alleviate some stress on the database this should all start working smoothly. You should still be earning XP but it�s just not showing it properly. When the database is less stressed you should see your proper XP level.

Issue: �I see others can play, but I have yet to get past the login screen.�

Why: This is also the result of the database issue. We�ve noticed it can randomly affect specific accounts. So while you can�t play someone in the next room with a different account can play. We have identified what causes it for some accounts and fixed it, but there are a few causes at play here.

Fix: Once we can alleviate some stress on the database this should all start working smoothly. We are working hard to properly load balance our servers and identify issues with accounts that are slowing down the database.

Issue: �My DLC isn�t working. I downloaded it, where is it?�

Why: PC Keys were not working and we had to issue a new set of keys. For PS4 DLC keys we are still waiting for the DLC to be approved and go live.

Fix: If you are a PC user please make sure you have received your new keys. Check your email. If not please contact us. PS4 users we will keep you posted when the DLC is live.

Issue: �I never got my game/DLC code. I�m a backer, what�s up?�

Why: This could be due to multiple reasons. Emails from BackerKit do not contain codes, you must log in to BackerKit to retrieve codes you�ve ordered. You possibly did not complete your BackerKit survey? Or there may be an actual customer service problem, error or glitch.

Fix: The first step is to use your original kickstarter email address to log in to https://friday-the-13th-the-game.backerkit.com/ and retrieve your codes. Keep in mind that if you ordered multiple times that you will have to check each order survey to look for all your codes as they are associated with each order they were placed on.
If you did not fill out your survey/s, you will need to do so and then we can lock it down and process your codes so they show up in your account. Remember, if you had multiple orders then you will need to go through and fill out each survey.

Issue: �I received the wrong platform code via email. Help!�

Why: Sometimes mistakes are made and glitches happen. Some players received codes for the wrong platforms, but this can be rectified after verification of the issue.

Fix: If for some reason you received the wrong code for a platform you didn�t order for, please contact BackerKit by logging on to your account at https://friday-the-13th-the-game.backerkit.com/ and then use the contact form to input your issue. You will then only need to wait for a response. You cannot switch to a different platform. You will receive the code that was selected in your original BackerKit survey. We repeat, you cannot swap platforms just because you changed your mind.

Issue: �I can play, but i�m experiencing glitches/bugs/crashes.�

Why: General gameplay bugs that may have already been fixed but a patch hasn�t been released for that platform yet. In addition as new players play they are helping us find bugs all the time.

Fix: We have an Xbox One patch that addresses a lot of the glitches/bugs/crashes that we are testing now and are shooting to have it out mid next week. We are currently working on another PS4 patch to help with Matchmaking and some gameplay bugs. Our team is constantly working on fixing bugs, optimizations and pushing new patches on all platforms.

Issue: �OK, but why weren�t you guys prepared for this?�

We thought we were. We looked at average concurrent players during the beta; 5K. We then took PC pre-order numbers, as well as backer numbers and tripled it for three platforms (XB1, PS4 and PC). We then added more cushion just to make sure. We were forecasting somewhere around 30K concurrents and that�s what we setup our database to handle. However, when we flipped the switch, making the game live, 75K players showed up in the first 20 minutes. 50K players got in, but at that point our database was melting. We immediately started spinning up new database servers to meet demand. But in the process, the original database started getting damaged nodes due to the influx of players. We were moving just as fast as we could to meet the demand. But it wasn�t fast enough.

Due to the damaged node, bad accounts started being recorded. Bad as in, the data associated with the account was taking too long for the database to read it. So we had two issues hitting at once, within a 30 minute time frame; not a robust enough database to meet demand, and corrupted data (bad accounts). Basically we have accounts that are taking a long time to query and we are investigating why.

If you login on your bad account and the request hits before someone with a good account, it�s timing out both players. Right now, bad accounts are taking upwards of 120 seconds to pull it down. This slows everyone down that is in line after them on that node. And in some cases the database says �this is taking too long� and just throws up the error for everyone standing in line. Good or bad account.

The fix to this is a more robust scaling solution in our database. 90% of player accounts are good. The remaining 10% will take more time due to how corrupted they are. Again, this data is salvageable, just tedious and time consuming to repair.

Attack on Princess fucked around with this message at 21:51 on May 28, 2017

# ? May 28, 2017 21:42

Grey Fox: Jan 5, 2004

I know the Benny Hill theme is a bit played out but I almost hurt myself laughing when a streamer put in on over survivors attempting (and succeeding) in escaping Jason by driving entirely in reverse to the exit

# ? May 28, 2017 21:44

SilverSupernova: Feb 1, 2013

ChickenHeart posted:

Thank you, Chad-Squad (tm) for allowing Chad-prime to escape the nightmare. Best thing was that I didn't realize there were other Chads until the clowncar-cabin encounter.

EDIT: Oh yeah, almost forgot; HOT PRO TIP: If you are carrying important items and are not in a position to use them, you can use the "z" key to drop whatever you have equipped, preferably near where the item will be used or somewhere a counselor can find them You tap "z" to drop small items, hold it to drop large stuff.

Main thing I remember from that match was from the first 5 minutes when I crawled into a house before everyone gathered up and suddenly two chads stood at the end of the hallway I was facing, staying put staring at me like the twins from the Shining.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:45

Wanderer: Nov 5, 2006; our every move is the new tradition

Lasher posted:

You're a sick, sick person.

If I was that sick, I'd have gone with "Are You Ready for Freddy."

# ? May 28, 2017 21:45

Coolguye: Jul 6, 2011; Required by his programming!

Snatch Duster posted:

Who cares about the semantics of doors. The most efficient thing for the counselors to do at start, is not securing the first building you run into. Instead, check everything and grab the parts you need to finish up the escape vehicles. Longer the round progresses, the more likely you and everyone else is to die. Early game Jason is extremely weak and not taking advantage of that is stupid. After you hear the 2nd Ki ki ki ma ma ma, then start securing because at that point Jason now has his 3rd ability which usually is Shift.

counterpoint: if you spawn in an isolated cabin you had better loving secure that poo poo as best you can, because it is going to be the only port in someone's storm during an extended Jason chase. i guaran-goddamn-tee.

if you spawn in one of the 6 cabins around an objective spawn that's another thing. yeah, definitely do a quick ransack there and secure later. double true if it's the phone cabin. finding that fuse early is gigantic.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:46

Tinfoil Papercut: Jul 27, 2016; by Athanatos

GOON TIPS

Tinfoil makes the best human shield, simply grab him by the neck and face the nearest shotgun.
Try to remember all the times Tinfoil was used as a human shield, it makes for great conversation while you wait in "killed spectator" whenever Tinfoil is Jason.

Tinfoil Papercut fucked around with this message at 21:50 on May 28, 2017

# ? May 28, 2017 21:47

Grey Fox: Jan 5, 2004

I saw a guy last night spawn at a cabin that had the fuse, a battery, and the Tommy radio all in the same room.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:48

Coolguye: Jul 6, 2011; Required by his programming!

Grey Fox posted:

I saw a guy last night spawn at a cabin that had the fuse, a battery, and the Tommy radio all in the same room.

interesting. i had been wondering if there was a guard against multiple objectives spawning in the same cabin, but i guess there isn't.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:52

The Anime Liker: Aug 8, 2009; by VideoGames

Played as Jason. Would have killed all 8 but 3 got away in a car because I shifted and juked left and they went right.

drat shame.

The other 5 paid dearly for that insolence.

Couldn't help myself and kept repeating "im gun get dat butt" as I chased them. Hopefully people can hear Jason.

# ? May 28, 2017 21:53

CuddleCryptid: Jan 11, 2013; Things could be going better

A GLISTENING HODOR posted:

Couldn't help myself and kept repeating "im gun get dat butt" as I chased them. Hopefully people can hear Jason.

Yes.

Yes they can.

:getin:

# ? May 28, 2017 21:56

Coolguye: Jul 6, 2011; Required by his programming!

people are laughing their asses off at my WWE announcer Jason

I need to buy the backbreaker so I can double down on it

# ? May 28, 2017 21:59

Attack on Princess: Dec 15, 2008; _{To yolo rolls! The cause and solution to all problems!}

I just realized the reason stalk mutes your microphone is to stop you from luring people close by yelling for help.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:00

Snatch Duster: Feb 20, 2007; by FactsAreUseless

Coolguye posted:

counterpoint: if you spawn in an isolated cabin you had better loving secure that poo poo as best you can, because it is going to be the only port in someone's storm during an extended Jason chase. i guaran-goddamn-tee.

if you spawn in one of the 6 cabins around an objective spawn that's another thing. yeah, definitely do a quick ransack there and secure later. double true if it's the phone cabin. finding that fuse early is gigantic.

Counter counterpoint. Have you laid the beat down on Jason for 9 minutes till the game timer runs out?

# ? May 28, 2017 22:00

Coolguye: Jul 6, 2011; Required by his programming!

Donnerberg posted:

I just realized the reason stalk mutes your microphone is to stop you from luring people close by yelling for help.

it's also a big deal for people on continuous transmit.

e: by the way, there's an environmental kill for a toilet. the status after the kill reads 'swirlied'.

Coolguye fucked around with this message at 22:04 on May 28, 2017

# ? May 28, 2017 22:02

Basebf555: Feb 29, 2008; The greatest sensual pleasure there is is to know the desires of another!; Fun Shoe

Right now the game is fun enough that I don't really care about my XP. As long as they get it ironed out in the next few days I'm fine with it.

I'm actually finding it hard to focus as Jason because I'm consistently laughing too hard to concentrate. So many people freaking out, panicking, and doing dumb poo poo.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:04

OxMan: May 13, 2006; COME SEE
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404notfound posted:

It's still early so it's hard to say, but I wonder what kind of balance changes will get introduced down the line. Some people are saying that the game will gradually tip in the counselors' favor as people unlock more perks to use.

I've have a perk that starts you out with a radio which seems really good. I think there is one that starts you out with a map too but people will nav those by feel soon enough.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:05

Diesel Fucker: Aug 14, 2003; I spent my rent money on tentacle porn.

How do you dive through windows again?

# ? May 28, 2017 22:06

Attack on Princess: Dec 15, 2008; _{To yolo rolls! The cause and solution to all problems!}

Run + Use to dive through windows.

Slam-opening doors seems to be double-tapping the use button. It's weird that it's different from windows.

Attack on Princess fucked around with this message at 22:10 on May 28, 2017

# ? May 28, 2017 22:07

Snatch Duster: Feb 20, 2007; by FactsAreUseless

I buckled and did the family share thing for the game on steam. Playing with pubbies on my main wasn't a problem, everyone was happy and having fun, on my alt steam account it sucks. They all bitching all the time about jason being too good or sneaking is broken or WTF why you leave me!

I tell them to go back to DbD if you can't handle Jason.

*drifts off into distance on boat, alone, that I repaired solo*

# ? May 28, 2017 22:08

Unbalanced: Sep 29, 2005

Snatch Duster posted:

Who cares about the semantics of doors. The most efficient thing for the counselors to do at start, is not securing the first building you run into. Instead, check everything and grab the parts you need to finish up the escape vehicles. Longer the round progresses, the more likely you and everyone else is to die. Early game Jason is extremely weak and not taking advantage of that is stupid. After you hear the 2nd Ki ki ki ma ma ma, then start securing because at that point Jason now has his 3rd ability which usually is Shift.

Nah. It takes seconds to secure doors and this pays off later by not only doubling the time it takes Jason to get in and letting you know what he's doing until it's down, but also lets others know if a cabin has been searched. If the parts were plentiful and easy to find I might agree with you, but as it is unless your entire team is communicating well and you get lucky not much is going to be done before Jason's abilities activate. I've had too many games where I've searched multiple cabins and found jack in terms of parts.

Have you ever activated Stalk and calmly walked through a door that no one bothered to secure? Good times. But hey, who cares about the semantics of an extremely important gameplay mechanic.

Jason starts out weak, but if he's smart he begins by smashing power boxes to raise everyone's fear and prevent it from decreasing in cabins. If there's someone inside the cabin the box is attached to, they instantly give themselves away once the power goes out. Go after a slow counselor if you get lucky and there's one nearby, otherwise smash windows and doors until the teleport cool down expires then move on to the next one, checking the car when deemed necessary. What I'm getting at here is that good Jasons start the match by terrorizing counselors so they're easier to hunt once Shift is unlocked. A well coordinated team of experienced counselors can maybe rush searching and get repairs done quickly, but even then all Jason has to do is morph to the vehicles and shut those efforts down.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:21

Attack on Princess: Dec 15, 2008; _{To yolo rolls! The cause and solution to all problems!}

This game has the most 80s credits song (probably because it is from the 80s), and I love it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D92DFHSChaM

# ? May 28, 2017 22:28

poptart_fairy: Apr 8, 2009; by R. Guyovich

Angry I still can't play, but footage is still enjoyable.

Seriously though, not even passing the title after three days is ridiculous.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:28

Marshal Prolapse: Jun 23, 2012; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Donnerberg posted:

This game has the most 80s credits song (probably because it is from the 80s), and I love it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D92DFHSChaM

Alice Cooper recorded it for Jason Lives. It's called Man Behind the Mask.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:45

CuddleCryptid: Jan 11, 2013; Things could be going better

It's kind of surprising that you only get points the first time you secure a door, grab a weapon, etc in a match. It seems weird to have that point bonus at all when you get ten points for securing the door and five hundred for finishing the match.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:47

Grey Fox: Jan 5, 2004

Just saw my first counselor hurl herself out of a second story window and not survive the fall.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:50

Snatch Duster: Feb 20, 2007; by FactsAreUseless

DreamShipWrecked posted:

It's kind of surprising that you only get points the first time you secure a door, grab a weapon, etc in a match. It seems weird to have that point bonus at all when you get ten points for securing the door and five hundred for finishing the match.

People would not play the game opting to instead repeatedly secure doors.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:51

Defenestrategy: Oct 24, 2010

DreamShipWrecked posted:

It's kind of surprising that you only get points the first time you secure a door, grab a weapon, etc in a match. It seems weird to have that point bonus at all when you get ten points for securing the door and five hundred for finishing the match.

It adds up over time, and it also serves as a UI reminder to dumb people that don't know video games, "Playing the objective is a good thing" "Searching cabins is a good thing" "closing and locking doors is a good thing" etc etc etc

# ? May 28, 2017 22:53

VolticSurge: Jul 23, 2013; Just your friendly neighborhood photobomb raptor.

Finally got into the game,but my progress got reset,which is a shame because I just had my best Jason round yet.Somehow killed everybody in spite of me being the worst Jason ever. In other news, Jim Sterling and his legions of snobby fanboys have started attacking this game.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:55

Unbalanced: Sep 29, 2005

Hot drat Savini Jason looks badass. I can see why backers were so anxious to be able to play as him.

# ? May 28, 2017 22:55

CuddleCryptid: Jan 11, 2013; Things could be going better

Snatch Duster posted:

People would not play the game opting to instead repeatedly secure doors.

Well you could do it so the first interaction with each door would give you points, it's just weird that it's only once per match overall.

# ? May 28, 2017 23:02

Diesel Fucker: Aug 14, 2003; I spent my rent money on tentacle porn.

VolticSurge posted:

Finally got into the game,but my progress got reset,which is a shame because I just had my best Jason round yet.Somehow killed everybody in spite of me being the worst Jason ever. In other news, Jim Sterling and his legions of snobby fanboys have started attacking this game.

Is this guy one of the "troll reviewers" who intentionally just does everything wrong?

# ? May 28, 2017 23:03

Marshal Prolapse: Jun 23, 2012; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Lasher posted:

Is this guy one of the "troll reviewers" who intentionally just does everything wrong?

I think it was someone at Polygon, but not him, and they were legit horrible vs intentionally playing bad.

EDIT: Can't remember the game, but I recall people were making fun of them badly enough that they disabled comments.

Marshal Prolapse fucked around with this message at 23:09 on May 28, 2017

# ? May 28, 2017 23:06

CuddleCryptid: Jan 11, 2013; Things could be going better

MazelTovCocktail posted:

I think was someone at Polygon, but not him, and they were legit horrible vs intentionally playing bad.

Polygon giving the game to someone who has the gaming skill of a five year old playing with their feet? Why I never

# ? May 28, 2017 23:08

VolticSurge: Jul 23, 2013; Just your friendly neighborhood photobomb raptor.

MazelTovCocktail posted:

I think it was someone at Polygon, but not him, and they were legit horrible vs intentionally playing bad.

EDIT: Can't remember the game, but I recall people were making fun of them badly enough that they disabled comments.

I think it was the new Doom.

# ? May 28, 2017 23:11

Diesel Fucker: Aug 14, 2003; I spent my rent money on tentacle porn.

I did think once Jason bashed the car it was done for good. Sure him repeatedly beating on it was dodgy, but everything else he was up to and talking about was dumb as poo poo.

# ? May 28, 2017 23:14

Grey Fox: Jan 5, 2004

Any roleplaying that turns counselors into bumbling murderers while Jason looks on in horror is a-ok.

# ? May 28, 2017 23:28

JoeRules: Jul 11, 2001

I've been doing my best to refrain from bitching, but I'm now on day 3 of being completely unable to play on PS4 due to the database error. I kinda feel like this is some videogame equivalent of The Aristocrats, but the punchline is Kickstarter.

# ? May 28, 2017 23:30

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# ? May 10, 2024 13:52

Diesel Fucker: Aug 14, 2003; I spent my rent money on tentacle porn.

Yeah it's real frustrating. We had to find a weird janky fix to even BUY the game, then had to figure out weird, janky tricks to PLAY the game and even then their servers are there stonewalling us.

Just found out there isn't likely to be a fix for the Xbox until mid next week too. Crazy.

On the bright side it looks like there's been so much love for the game (and franchise) that we're bound to get boatloads of extra content. How could we not?

# ? May 28, 2017 23:37

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