The patch people work 12-hours+, but thanks!

#0 - Oct. 14, 2008, 8:38 p.m.

I noticed that today, the people who set up the new patch, are working a 12-hour shift. It probably would not be that bad, but they do it in the middle of the night all the way to the afternoon. I was also just thinking about those times when it goes into extended maintenance and the patch is not up for an extra hour or so. I do not know exactly what they have to do, but since it takes so much time to be finished, it must be a lot of work.

What I am trying to get to is a thanks for putting up with having to work such a long shift and in the middle of the night so the majority of players will be able to play the game during the day.

Zarhym

#7 - Oct. 15, 2008, 12:38 a.m.

Q u o t e:
I can't imagine what is so hard about copying patch files and pushing the restart button.

Well, I have yet to see you accused of having much imagination at all. :)

The amount of work and coordination between multiple departments that takes place on such a big patch day is quite astonishing. I wish you could see it from the inside. We are very grateful for those who appreciate the efforts of the Blizzard folks who work hard behind the scenes to get things running.