BGS Doesn't Work On Skyrim On Weekends? : V

» Fri May 13, 2011 9:04 pm

Pete just said on twitter "Ok, it is really cold out today. Gonna have to find lots of inside stuff to do today once we are done with a few errands."

Do they at least have a small staff that works weekends?

» Fri May 13, 2011 4:34 pm

Why would they? It's not really mandatory for a game developer to have to be working on a game 7 days a week. They might work on Saturdays or Sundays but it isn't really necessary unless they want people working on the game on weekends to meet their deadline which doesn't seem to be a worry at this point which bodes well for the quality of the game.

» Sat May 14, 2011 1:58 am

Ummm... If a business isn't a front-end non-commercial customer sale/service, odds are it isn't open on weekends.

Retail and such? Sure.

Offices? Not likely. I don't think they'll be going into crunch time until maybe July.

» Fri May 13, 2011 1:19 pm

Sometimes they do, sometimes they get a day off to actually see their family and take care of their personal lives. Sometimes they even get to take their vacations.

I would imagine creativity is best when well rested.

» Fri May 13, 2011 5:42 pm

Do they at least have a small staff that works weekends?

I'd like to know this as well.

» Fri May 13, 2011 7:51 pm

Why should they work weekends, it's game development, not the emergency services or an intensive care unit...

» Sat May 14, 2011 1:28 am

Do they at least have a small staff that works weekends?

Like Gstaff? I don't think he'd appreciate you call him small. Well, it was nice knowing you..

bliviongate:

» Fri May 13, 2011 3:18 pm

[censored] man, do you just want them to work 24/7 or something?

Dudes deserve their rest.

» Fri May 13, 2011 11:45 am

Looking forward to the first post stating "Bethesda does not work 24/7 for 4 years in a row. Game wil svck"

» Fri May 13, 2011 12:11 pm

Well, Actually, at least those who work on the plot, DO work weekends. Because even when their off doing other things their likely coming up with new ideas and how to implement them. Give the guys a break. Creativity comes best when given a resting period, as one loses the ability to form abstract thoughts when focusing on the matter at hand.

I would not be suprised if they started working weekends and all-nighters once they got closer to release to polish the game up though, but that won't come until later.

» Fri May 13, 2011 10:22 pm

Don't really know too many companies which work/are open on weekends.

» Fri May 13, 2011 11:00 pm

Why would they? It's not really mandatory for a game developer to have to be working on a game 7 days a week. They might work on Saturdays or Sundays but it isn't really necessary unless they want people working on the game on weekends to meet their deadline which doesn't seem to be a worry at this point which bodes well for the quality of the game.

This. I like the vibe I am getting from developers so far. Like they really got everything they wanted into the game before even announcing it, and now have time to polish it to perfection.

» Fri May 13, 2011 7:50 pm

Most likely they only work weekends when crunch time is on.

Or they may be like some other companies, assign everybody some work over the week, and say "once you get it done, you're done for the week."

» Sat May 14, 2011 2:56 am

This. I like the vibe I am getting from developers so far. Like they really got everything they wanted into the game before even announcing it, and now have time to polish it to perfection.

Yea in the podcast I like how todd said "everybody is really in their groove with the game". Sounds good to me.

» Fri May 13, 2011 4:40 pm

I would be more glad about this than worried, because it means the game is right on track and a delay isn't likely.

» Fri May 13, 2011 7:47 pm

Why would they be working weekends 10 months from release when there isn't even any pressure built up? Maybe when there is just a few months left of development time and they're behind schedule. They aren't just having people work weekends on a normal schedule.

» Sat May 14, 2011 1:20 am

do you work on weekends? it is a job afterall, and they actually do add some small stuff at home

» Fri May 13, 2011 2:04 pm

Considering how nice the office is, i'd say everyday is like a weekend to them. Heck maybe going back to spouses on an "S" day is more a weekday to them lol.

» Sat May 14, 2011 1:01 am

What? You're telling me they aren't working 24 hours a day 7 days a week?!

What has the world come to, soon we'll hear about people sleeping and eating instead of working as well.

» Fri May 13, 2011 10:17 pm

Pete is just saying that to throw you off. In reality, they've been doing nothing but watching Youtube for the past year.

» Fri May 13, 2011 11:33 am

Pete is just saying that to throw you off. In reality, they've been doing nothing but watching Youtube for the past year.

Well, that and playing Minecraft.

» Fri May 13, 2011 11:35 pm

They're real people with real lives, and don't exist just to pander to "fans"?

Gasp.

» Fri May 13, 2011 2:06 pm

This thread is rather silly, why would they post this sort of thing, everyone has to have some time off, it doesnt effect the quality of the game what so ever. From the news thats been given to us I think we need to cut these guys some slack

» Fri May 13, 2011 1:50 pm

Well, that and playing Minecraft.

Minecraft Skyrim?

Speaking of, I should play some of that. It's been a while...

» Fri May 13, 2011 11:50 am

They're real people with real lives, and don't exist just to pander to "fans"?

Gasp.

Real Pe-op-le? But but but I pay for their product! :cry:

Seriously, let the them rest, it will only do us all good.