2013-07-17, 03:14 PM
NexonAM IT: I have a script for fixing Xenon link skill, ready to run during the maintenance.
Nexon manager: How long will that take?
IT: About 5 hours.
Manager: What? Why?
IT: Because our db software sucks and it will have to scan the entire database sequentially. There are millions of records and -
Manager: What millions? I only see 4 pages of complaints on the forum. Just fix those people.
IT: How?
Manager: You can't fix a single character by itself?
IT: I can, but -
Manager: Then do that. We can't have the game down for 8 hours. Cash Shop sales must start. Also, they'll whine they want a free attendance stamp for today. Fix the bugged characters manually.
IT: But there are so many of them!
Manager: I thought you were a computer professional. You don't touch type? Maybe I should hire someone that does...
IT: OK, ok, boss! Sorry!
Nexon manager: How long will that take?
IT: About 5 hours.
Manager: What? Why?
IT: Because our db software sucks and it will have to scan the entire database sequentially. There are millions of records and -
Manager: What millions? I only see 4 pages of complaints on the forum. Just fix those people.
IT: How?
Manager: You can't fix a single character by itself?
IT: I can, but -
Manager: Then do that. We can't have the game down for 8 hours. Cash Shop sales must start. Also, they'll whine they want a free attendance stamp for today. Fix the bugged characters manually.
IT: But there are so many of them!
Manager: I thought you were a computer professional. You don't touch type? Maybe I should hire someone that does...
IT: OK, ok, boss! Sorry!