There is no roadmap for completion of feature delivery from this developer..

[Steve10393]

Their update posts read like a MMO that is providing post release support. Where is the roadmap that explains major game mechanics delivery date/ETA and when it will be finished?

"oh we added a court jester and etc" every update some trivial thing like this - when is the completely digital product that requires no up front costs going to actually be finished?

The culture of Early Access is becoming rotten IMO.

[day90]

I've played the game for about 1K hours over the years , I've had a return on my money . Of course I look forward to additions, which there have been several since I've been playing , but I'm not frustrated , nor would declare this game an example of "rotten EA"

[Jermarlie]

The AAA studio grind-fest where employees are overworked and forced to pump out unfinished, mediocre work to meet out-of-touch company deadlines is already rotten IMO.

Personally, I don't mind not having ETAs as long as I know SOME progress is continually being made. That's the entire point of the Monday talks. They're just keeping people informed of a few of the things they're working on and getting feedback as they go. Don't expect every post they make to be a big update.

They have said before that they work on several things at once rather than just focusing on one point on the roadmap at a time. At least, that was my understanding from their response here. They also go off the roadmap sometimes. Water was not on the original roadmap, but was added by player request.

[emperorbing]

Originally posted by Steve10393:

Their update posts read like a MMO that is providing post release support. Where is the roadmap that explains major game mechanics delivery date/ETA and when it will be finished?

There was a road map check list of features planned (and those implemented checked off) on the store page but all the store pages seem to have been updated within the last two weeks and that image for Going Medieval doesn't seem to be on there any more.

It would be nice for it to come back and/or a thread associated with it in the forum so its easy to refer back to.

Dates are a troublesome thing to commit to, especially when designing something. Can you imagine what would happen if a game development company stated a date for something and then later said they needed more time to finish it? I realise the internet is a generally reasonable, rational place, but there would be a slight chance that some people might go off the rails a bit. Not saying its ever happened or anything... just that it might ;)

It would be nice. though, in said thread with the road map to maybe mention the items you are currently working towards/getting closer to. So I partially agree with you there, those playing the game are investors in this game and so have a vested interest in it making progress.

Originally posted by Steve10393:

"oh we added a court jester and etc" every update some trivial thing like this - when is the completely digital product that requires no up front costs going to actually be finished?

I don't know if it is maybe a translation error or just a poorly worded sentence but I am going to assume you meant some other than actually suggesting that there are no upfront costs, time or money, associated with game development.

Originally posted by Steve10393:

The culture of Early Access is becoming rotten IMO.

I would say some abuse the system, but I do not think this game is one of them. They have been steadily picking away at their stated game mechanics (again, I realise the road map is currently missing but it was there three weeks ago because I looked it up to point another towards it in another thread). The devs have also changed/implemented game mechanics based directly on community feedback.

Dates would be magical but as I said, they are very problematic so you won't ever see them for pretty much any game until they are pretty ready to release. Also I assume you've seen some of the results when half-baked things get pushed to release to hit an arbitrary date set months in advance.

But its a lot easier and the devs are a lot more receptive to feedback when you can give them something tangible to work with than just a frustration vent.

[kingrisen]

The updated road map is on their discord, albeit without release dates

[nevryn]

I've had this game since its first appearance (which I think was before it ever got a Steam listing). The Developer(s) have via their Monday talks been very open since the beginning about where they're going, and why things don't always go where they intend (for a variety of reasons). I don't need a hard and fast road map. I brought the game because I like what I saw, and have certainly had my money's worth, even if I haven't played in a while. Now if Eleon were as open and responsive in fixing Galactic Emperyon then that game would be substantially better than it is now and that one does sort of have a road map.

[Vaati]

You'll find the roadmap on the storefront.

[rgarrett]

Originally posted by Steve10393:

Their update posts read like a MMO that is providing post release support. Where is the roadmap that explains major game mechanics delivery date/ETA and when it will be finished?

"oh we added a court jester and etc" every update some trivial thing like this - when is the completely digital product that requires no up front costs going to actually be finished?

The culture of Early Access is becoming rotten IMO.

shutup u needy little girl

[emperorbing]

Originally posted by Vaati:

You'll find the roadmap on the storefront.

Can you describe where? I used to be able to find it on the store page but I don’t see it anymore.

[emperorbing]

Originally posted by Morbious:

above about game <read more> its a drop down
think its after the other game advert

<edited> checked its right under the advert click the read more

Brilliant, thanks. I also realised and I think it was mentioned above, but once you launch the game its on the start page to.

[tyjo]

wheres the roadmap?

ive been checking in on this game over the years and have been watching the roadmap now I cant find it. all I want is the prisoner system to be implemented. anyone know or have an opinion on when full release will be?