So guys, here it is! You’ve asked me all kinds of questions. I loved writing this for you, and I hope you’ll enjoy it! I’ve split it up into 4 categories; Game-related, myself and Star Sonata, Suit-related and other stuff.
Game-related
What is being done to update the wiki?
We’ve been thinking about connecting the wiki to the game data. The only issue is, certain things shouldn’t be on there (Like stuff which isn’t released yet, or stuff nobody has yet). We need to figure that out, and once we know that, we’re able to keep it 100% updated.
Any plans for new advertising campaigns before the Steam release?
Not specifically, as far as I know.
Any ETA on the Steam release?
It should be somewhere in this universe. We hoped for the first few weeks, but the crashes have put a slight delay on the release.
What is the next huge surprise in store for us Sonatians?
…Who knows?
What’s the name of your position? Are you QA or like lead QA or what?
The official position is just QA. However, I do more than just that. I also do some contact with you guys, I do some texturing and general ideas.
Not really specifically related to you, but why has there been no curation in the Suggestions system? Also, what is being done about the “accepted” but not implemented Suggestions?
We are doing our best to try and get them all in. But we’re just a small team, and you guys have so many good ideas that it’s pretty hard to get them all in that fast. We do get them in, but in relation to the amount of good suggestions you guys are giving, it’s barely noticeable.
Why do things like the base log revamp seem to start but never finish (or do they even start)?
They start, but we get swamped with all kinds of things. Just like the suggestions, but more about that later.
Why has there been no more discussion about the list from the Dev side of things on the steam release?
We’re discussing it ourselves. Things like achievements (Whoop whoop, 15000 rat kills anyone?) are something we’d like to have as well. So basically, we have our own list of things to do! Of course we’re using your feedback.
Can you explain why the suggestions on the voting page have been sitting there for several months now?
As said before, it’s a huge list and we’re a small team. We’re doing our best, but for every 3 things we implement there are 10 new suggestions.
Are there any technical / server issues prohibiting the return of the base slots which were taken from our accounts a few years ago?
No, it’s just a code thing. It’s on our to do list. But, as you know by now, it’s a pretty big list.
Personal life and Star Sonata
How long have you been a dev now?
I’ve been a dev since December 2012, so almost 2 years!
How much time do you spend working for/volunteering for SS?
First off, I volunteer for SS. I am doing this to help out the game because I just love it. About the time; it depends. When I did a lot of the support tickets I’d put in 1-2 hour a day, but nowadays it’s a tad less. I’m always prepared to help out the other devs, though. Whenever there’s the need for a new texture, I’m always glad to help out.
How long were you a player before then, if you played?
For about 7-8 years (Client 1 yay! But no seriously. C2 is better). So yes, I’ve played it before I joined the dev team.
Do you think the dev team would be more organised if they all worked in a SS(tm) office and you could poke them with sticks?
We’d probably get drunk all day and poke each other with sticks anyway, regardless of doing work. Actually… That would be more productive than now. At least we’ll be with everybody.
How much of the stuff you do *here* do you find enjoyable? Are there any sekret reasons for what you do?
There’s not much I don’t like. There are some harder parts (like reproducing bugs people have sent in which turn out to not exist, after spending 3 hours of testing on it). There’s no secret reasons. I want to help out our community, I want to gain experience and expand my resume. But mostly I do it because I love helping out and seeing the progress of the game.
What is your favorite content (zone or mission chain ish) in SS?
I liked the mission chain to the Enforcer and Constable. It’s an amazing chain to learn everything and gain some great stuff in the process.
What’s your favorite team, and why is it Traders?
To be honest, my favourite team in the history of Star Sonata is E.P.I.C.
Not really a question about you, but does the dev team have a centralised google doc/calendar/to do list?
It doesn’t matter that it’s not specifically about me, I’m glad to answer. Yes, we have a centralised system. We use Dropbox, Google Drive, Calendar, etc. Our communication is through Google Hangouts for scrums and IRC for main communication.
Who was/is your char?
Diabolus. Didn’t expect that, did you?
Suit-related
3 Piece or 2 Piece? Pin striped or solid?
3 piece, solid. It’s not that I don’t like pin striped, I just prefer solid. Yes, this is me! In Star Sonata colours, of course.
Why not tuxedos?
Tuxedoes are an option. However, they’re not for everyday use. A suit can be worn every day.
Are you frustrated by “Why/what suit?” questions, and if so why not Hawaiian shirts?
I’m not frustrated by it. I’m just surprised nobody’s asked me for the origin of the name. I don’t do Hawaiian shirts, mostly because my country’s just not suited for it. Which is another thing I was surprised about that I didn’t get as a question, where I’m from!
Other stuff
Do you love me?
Of course. In a strictly platonic way. I’m not ready for commitment yet.
What is the circumference of a moose?
About the size of your mom.
And why wont bananas grow on apple tree’s?
Because apples already grow on there. Else they’d be called differently. Appnana? Banapple?
Have you ever gone so far as to do want look more like?
Alright guys, that’s my Q&A! If you have any more questions, feel free to comment on this thread. I’ll try to reply to them whenever I can.
With love (specifically to heylo),
Suit