Why would you have a PTR and set a release date unless you knew it was ready to be released?
I’m in the legal field. You don’t ask a question unless you know the answer. Similarly, they shouldn’t set a release date unless they know they can release the product!
I get if it’s not ready, but if it’s not ready why tell us it is and then tell us you are going to release it?
With Blizzard’s resources you would think it wouldn’t be hard to plan ahead, make sure the patch is complete, MAKE SURE IT WORKS, and then release it knowing 100% it will go smoothly.
If you can’t promise this then just say “we’re not ready, we’ll release when we are.”
We all get that. We are pretty understanding when you’re upfront and honest with us but this crap is inexcusable.
At this point just scrap it for now. Apologize to the players for messing up, say you need more time, and move your schedule back to get your crap together.
Stop jerking us around like we’re idiots. We’re not.