From: Stuart B. <stu...@gm...> - 2011-06-20 21:29:54
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On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM, Martin Spott wrote: > Comments on the state of the c172 model went unheard for months, > therefore I'd like to hear a really convincing reason why such major > overhaul can't wait until the tree is open for the next development > cycle. Not quite unheard - just incorporated into Gijs' planned update which has been lower down his priority list than passing his exams, and partying on his 18th birthday :) I don't think there's a convincing reason why it can't wait until the next development cycle, but I was unclear as to whether aircraft were considered major features. Given that they should be self contained and shouldn't affect any other part of the sim, one could argue that it's safe to allow aircraft updates until later in the release cycle than features like the recent (excellent BTW) terrasync work. > This is the first time we're aiming at having one release every six > months and not everything will be perfect on the first attempt. Anyhow > I'm still proposing to let us familiarize ourselves with the > implications of having a release plan instead of making exceptions from > the rule right from the beginning. Absolutely. I'm completely happy to go with the Release Manager's judgement on this. There's always going to be another release, and with the current plan it'll be sooner rather than later! -Stuart |