| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident related to the bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode causing games to crash has happened again within the same organization, EA Sports. Players were still experiencing the issue even after the first patch was released, indicating that the problem persisted despite attempts to address it [64283].
(b) The software failure incident of the bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode causing games to crash has also affected multiple users beyond the initial report. The forum was inundated with messages from other players experiencing the same issue, showing that it was not an isolated case but a widespread problem affecting multiple users [64283]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident in the article is related to the design phase. Players reported a bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode that causes games to crash when trying to start a match with newly transferred players in their squad. This issue was suspected to be caused by the process of transferring players between teams in Career Mode, indicating a problem introduced during the development phase of the game [64283].
(b) The software failure incident in the article is also related to the operation phase. Users experienced the game crashing when attempting to start a match with newly transferred players, which affected the playability of the game. This issue was a result of the operation or use of the system, as players were directly impacted by the bug during their gameplay [64283]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) The software failure incident related to Fifa 18's Career Mode crashing during matches due to a bug is within_system. Players suspect that the issue arises from the process of transferring players between teams in Career Mode, causing the game to crash when starting a match with newly transferred players in the squad [64283]. The bug is specific to the game's internal functioning and gameplay mechanics, indicating an issue originating from within the system itself. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in the Fifa 18 game was due to a bug in the Career Mode that caused games to crash. Players reported that the bug occurred when trying to start a match with newly transferred players in their squad, leading to an error message and the game quitting back to the console's homescreen or desktop [64283].
(b) Players suspected that the process of transferring players between teams in Career Mode may have been the cause of the issue. One player mentioned that the bug was not related to their console but was a Fifa bug, and they expressed frustration at not being able to use certain players due to the issue. Additionally, a user questioned why such a significant problem in the game mode was not identified during playtesting, suggesting potential oversight in the development process [64283]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
software |
(a) The software failure incident reported in the article is related to a bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode that causes games to crash. Players suspect that the issue may be caused by the process of transferring players between teams in Career Mode [64283].
(b) The software failure incident is specifically attributed to a bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode that causes the game to crash when players try to start a match with newly transferred players in their squad. This bug is not related to hardware but rather to a software issue within the game itself [64283]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
non-malicious |
(a) The software failure incident reported in the article is non-malicious. Users reported a bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode that caused games to crash when trying to start a match with newly transferred players in their squad. This issue was affecting multiple players, and they were seeking a fix from EA Sports [64283]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The software failure incident related to the Fifa 18 Career Mode crashing issue can be attributed to poor decisions made during the development and release process. Despite EA Sports releasing a patch after the game's launch to address issues, players were still experiencing the bug that caused games to crash [64283]. Additionally, users on the support forum expressed frustration over the error-ridden and unplayable state of the game mode, questioning why such critical issues were not identified during playtesting [64283]. These instances highlight how poor decisions in quality assurance and testing processes can lead to software failures. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence, accidental |
(a) The software failure incident in the article can be attributed to development incompetence. Players complained about a bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode that caused games to crash. Despite EA Sports releasing a patch to address the issue, gamers were still facing the problem, indicating a lack of professional competence in resolving the bug [64283].
(b) The software failure incident can also be considered accidental as it was not intentional but rather a result of unintended consequences. The bug causing games to crash in Fifa 18's Career Mode was not something deliberately introduced but was an accidental issue that affected the gameplay experience for users [64283]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident related to the bug in Fifa 18's Career Mode causing games to crash can be categorized as a temporary failure. This is evident from the fact that players were experiencing the issue even after EA Sports released the first patch to address the problem after the game's September launch [64283]. The ongoing complaints and messages from users on the support forum indicate that the failure was not permanent but rather temporary, likely caused by specific circumstances or factors that were not completely resolved by the initial patch. |
| Behaviour |
crash |
(a) crash: The software failure incident reported in the article is related to a crash. Players of Fifa 18's Career Mode were experiencing a bug that caused the game to crash whenever they tried to start a match with newly transferred players in their squad. This crash resulted in an error message and the game quitting back to the PS4 or Xbox One homescreen, or to the desktop for PC users [64283].
(b) omission: There is no specific mention of the software failure incident being related to omission in the provided article.
(c) timing: The software failure incident is not related to timing issues where the system performs its intended functions but at the wrong time.
(d) value: The software failure incident is not related to the system performing its intended functions incorrectly.
(e) byzantine: The software failure incident is not related to the system behaving erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions.
(f) other: The behavior of the software failure incident reported in the article is specifically related to a crash, where the system loses its state and fails to perform its intended functions, leading to the game crashing for players in Fifa 18's Career Mode [64283]. |