5.3: Singularity - postponed release

[jammi]

Hi everyone.

This isn't the notice we wanted to be making, but we're having to push back 5.3's release date by a week, to Friday 22nd of August. We really believed we'd have everything finished in time for tomorrow, but unfortunately there is still a few features that need finalizing and quality assurance that needs completing.

This is to make sure the initial server experience is as stable and polished as it can be (while also ensuring we have Top Men on hand for when something inevitably goes wrong).

The 30th of August is also a very special day for Discovery, being the 20th anniversary of our first public mod release. On that Saturday, we're going to be hosting an anniversary event to celebrate Discovery and it's extremely long history - along with a special guest. An event thread will be posted shortly with the details, but be sure to save the date!

Finally, we've also got a Singularity patch wallpaper produced by @Sombs , which I feel suits the gravity of this announcement. I'm not sorry about the pun, but I would like to apologise for the delay, as I know everyone has been getting hyped for the patch. It's nearly here though, and we're hitting the 22nd one way or another.

On the story side of things, I'll also be posting some more news articles to keep people occupied in the meantime.

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Relevant Links

1. Discovery 5.3 Dev Diary #1 - Announcement of the Singularity Update - Systems content talk
   
2. 5.3 - Singularity: Dev Diary #2, The Story So Far - Story talk for 5.3
   
3. Discovery 5.3 Dev Diary #3 - Announcement Trailer, Systems, Story, and More - More systems and story talk for 5.3
   

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News article library, feedback and content requests.

[Irkalla]

Ohno..

Very unfortunate, eh next week then we get to play around with new toys. Take your time guys

[Promotheus]

Things rarely go as planned, good that you're all taking the time needed to make sure this will be a polished experience.
Looking forward to seeing what you all cooked up in a week.

[TheSauron]

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One MD Admiral

[Kauket]

haste ate the patch

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[Vulkhard Muller]

Yoooo!!!!! That's awesome Igiss is going to be there!!!!!!!!!!! Sad to see they delay but still super hype Take all the time you need no need to rush good work.

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[Laz]

haste ate the patch

Who is to blame for the patch being delayed?

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[Kampanom]

Rage. Fury. Irritation.

-cit.

[Sarwar]

haste ate the patch

Who is to blame for the patch being delayed?

its YOU

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[rwx]

along with a special guest.

I hope he will finally clean up his old post