Guardian Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Just dropped by to say hello and to give you my thanks for starting this project. Its a real inspiration to anyone interested in Game Development and its a wonderful idea.I just have a few questions:1) Is you graphics engine more similiar to AoK (2d), RoN (2d and 3d), or Empires: DMW or AoM (Completely 3d).2) I've heard that beta testing will be scheduled at 2004. Will this be public, or only for a selected few? And how do you sign up to be one of those selected few, if there are any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Thanks for stopping by!1) More like AoM2) Yep December 2004 is the target date, there will be a sign up. Probably won't have that information for another 6-9 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Posted October 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Wow great! BTW I applied to be a scenario designer on your team, if you want a little sample of my work you can check out my scenario Heroes of Avalon rated 4.7 (By cheezy monkey and some other guy) on AoMH.I'm also starting a new proj. soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses S Griffin Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 if i had a scanner i would try to join as a concept artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeZar Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 If i was a talented gamemaker i would try to join!Btw, i really wanna beta test this game, will i, as only a fan, be able to do that, or di you have to be in the dev team to sign up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelBGE Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Beta Tests will most likely be given out to the most valuable community members. That means (but is not limited to) that people with more forum currency would be prefered. There is still a chance for low-on-currency brothers to get a beta, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeZar Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 hm, gives me a good chance?? or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 I don't see why we wouldn't have a public beta. The game's going to be free anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Petrius Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 To stop it from spreading untill the game's finished?If the beta gets all over the net when the game is out, people who want to play multiplayer might encounter people who still use the beta version.But there's probably a simple solution for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acumen Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Furthermore, the more beta testers we have, the more management overhead is required to gather and accurately collate data. So we are going to need to have some kind of applicant control system to ensure that beta testers do a thorough job, provide accurate feedback and thorough QA information.And yes, as Marcus Petrius pointed out, we need to ensure that the beta is not widely distributed, since a highly buggy, unpolished version released into the public domain will cheapen the company's reputation and the image of 0 A.D.Anyway, we needn't concern ourselves with beta testing for at least another year. There's a great deal that needs to be accomplished first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses S Griffin Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 since you are talking about currency in conjunction with the beta test, what is currency(besides a bribe to get into the beta:P) and why does it say "donate" next to the currency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeZar Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Cinda stupid to discuss a beta that will not be released for a looong time.AND if the demo came out to the net, it would have been cool for you guys i think, its a free game, that people can play, why dont gibe they (us) a good taste of what the game is going to be??Well, im sure Wijit has desided allready, so its cinda stupid to discuss this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Like both DA and Stuart said... we will have 2 types of beta testers. 1) Serious Testers - filling out Q and A forms, we actually take their recommendations seriously.2) Hardware Testers - Basically all we are asking is for people to play the game on their machine to see if there is any glitches with the game being played with different combinations of hardware on peoples computers.Soooo... how its determined what type you are will be:Group #1 - You will be invited by the head of beta testing - Phoenix_Dragonslayer. Or if send a request to him and he accepts your request.Group #2 - We will do random signup sheets, and also use things like forum points as 'payment' for your own beta copy.Thats about how it will work. Also this isn't for a long time too. We are talking at least a year from now. So don't worry to much about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Petrius Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Wouldn't it make sense if testers from group A test for both categories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Yeah sorry, they will. Didn't mention that... just thought it would have been implied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeZar Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 I really think you should NOT talking about this. Wijit, you know, you may deside something else when the beta is ready, but guys that have many forum points (whatever that is) will complain and demand to beta test, because you said so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto_Icy_Tripod Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 I don't see why not. A lot of people complain when game companies don't release enough information. It's better for the community to have an idea of what is going on and that gradually adjusting to the circumstances then to have to wait a year until you get to know anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelBGE Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 @Zezar: Look at my signature to get to know what currency is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Avenger Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 With your level of forum involvement, I'd think that a simple nomination system among your team members would facilitate a more accurate selection of good beta testers, since people can give away currency. Besides, more posts // better contributor. But as everyone said, this is a year later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 I'd think that a simple nomination system among your team members would facilitate a more accurate selection of good beta testers, since people can give away currency. Besides, more posts // better contributor. But as everyone said, this is a year later... Yeah that pretty much sums it all up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murchad Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 One thing I love about WFG in general is a love of authenticity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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