In a recent Ask Me Anything session, Dean Hall, the creator of DayZ and the upcoming game Icarus, urged players to embrace the idea of game delays as a necessary part of the development process. Hall emphasized that players have the power to influence platform holders by expressing their understanding and support for delays, which can ultimately lead to better quality games. He pointed out that the pressure to meet deadlines often leads to a culture of ‘crunch’ within development teams, which can compromise the quality of the final product.