Thank You Lady. I have read it, theirs just so many post's I get lost sometimes... And guess I ask questions that have already been answered, I'm sorry, I'm still learning, I shall try harder in the future.

The forum's search function is very helpful there; I use it all the time.

I've recently gotten a new userid because I couldn't find my one from wayyyyyy back when I joined the forum for VV2.

Anyway, to comment on a projected release date: I have been a beta (closed beta, private group) tester for several projects in the past. When the QA team or the programmers release any sort of projection, users are bound to take it as GOSPEL and then create angry sentiment that was unnecessary.

With a release as anticipated as VV3, there are people who are going to hold the developers to their word, regardless of whether or not problems arise. When you're programming something as complex as VV3, you're going to encounter errors. There's no way to project how long it will take to fix those errors.

Scenario: The developers project : "First week in December" as their release date. On December 2nd, they discover there's a _bug_ that makes the villagers fly off into the middle of the ocean and not get back to land, just before you beat the game. They are trying to fix it, but by December 6th they're starting to get angry messages "YOU SAID the first week! The first week! There is only one more day in the first week!!!!!" If that _bug_ isn't fixed by the 7th, people will start using the word "Liar" and "cheat" even though they haven't taken any money from anyone.

Ok fine, but how about "in a few weeks" just to placate the public? Same scenario above, but if the _bug_ fixing takes longer than 2.5 weeks, people will start saying "a few! A few is over... LIARS!"

Even "Spring" could get them into trouble if testing takes longer than to the first day of Summer according to the almanac.

They are better off listening to the whining, than the shouts of anger if they cannot meet a projected date or even window.

That's the reality of developing something commercial for a mass audience of rabid fans.

I would suggest you reread your posts before you snap at anyone! You made the following statement:

You all shouldnt talk about bugging Lady on the release date!!!!

And I said; no! not all of us!

And I believe I was quite kind given your tone. So! allow me to be frank! Not all of all are buggging LadyC about the release date of VV3. Not ALL OF US are impatiently waiting for VV3. Some of us have lives to live!
Yes, I was once a newbie. And I used the Search Funtion to find the answers to my questions. It was only after I couldn't find the answers using Search that I posted my questions.
It doesn't matter if you understand Beta testing or no. When the game is ready to be released, the date will be given. And you don't need to be a newbie to understand that.

I'm afraid tempers are wearing thin closer to the release date Can we all just go back to the wonderful friendliness of these forums from before? The anticipation of the game is half the fun!

I don't think I have ever written on a forum but I have kept up with this one as I, like half of the world population, am curious about the release date of VV3. It seems like tempers are flaring at everyone. Maybe we can all sit back and give Lady, Carla, Kitten, etc...................a little space just be grateful when the game comes to fruition. The purpose of these games is to have us some happy, stress-free time. EVERYBODY deserves that!

Be safe and happy all!
AUTIGGER

Welcome Autigger!
And, I must agree!
We all must be patient,
while waiting for THREE!

These are FUN forums,
where we can laugh and play!
No need to get upset,
with a little delay!

Why if it was a secret
they wanted to keep,
They'd never have told us
of The Secret City!

They really are trying
as hard as they can,
to make these fine games,
and keep us as happy fans!

So don't be short tempered,
angry or distraught!
The game will soon get here
and joy will be wrought!

Love that poem, Rockmower. It brought a smile and a giggle from me!!!

Hello AUTigger! Welcome to the forum! Be safe and happy you too!