Beta Testers

[Garbo]

I know this is a ways out, but I am *highly* interested in being a beta tester. I have been for many MMORPGs and can offer a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions for improvement when that time comes.

I searched through the forums and did not find a thread for this topic. Perhaps one can be created? Perhaps this one can be used to generate a Beta Tester request base?

[eNDIE]

It will probably be a lottery it usually is post counts or something else havent mattered before so when the time comes just apply upload your dxfile and smile:)

[jayman]

I'm sure when the time comes they'll have some type of beta signup page for people to apply. Really doesn't seem all that necessary to start up a topic like this right now.

[Falin]

was wondering how long it'd be before one of these showed up, 1 week, must be a record.

[Garbo]

was wondering how long it'd be before one of these showed up, 1 week, must be a record.

Can you blame me for my eagerness and excitement? :)

[marshalleck]

was wondering how long it'd be before one of these showed up, 1 week, must be a record.

They were posted on the first day.

[Croesis]

Can you blame me for my eagerness and excitement? :)

No, but can I suggest patience? The Dev's will announce beta when they reach it, I'm sure they'll ask for current and relevant PC spec info at that time. Numerous (not having a go at you) threads asking for beta will not make it happen any quicker or determine who gets selected. We're all anxious and eager to see what it's like, we just have to allow the development process to happen at it's own rate.

[Falin]

They were posted on the first day.

were they? i don't recall seeing anym till now and i;ve been reading everything since the beginning.

[eNDIE]

hmm i think it was a thread about thinking before aplying for beta.

[Falin]

well someone did post a preemptive "beta's not what you think" type thread

[eNDIE]

yea well i think it will be that we all aply and cryptic takes their pick either by lottery or by computer specs...

[IanD967]

i would prefer a mix of oth actually :) Cryptic picks some people while the rest apply for it

[eNDIE]

Lol 1062 posts i guess i know what you are hoping for:)

[jayman]

Lol 1062 posts i guess i know what you are hoping for:)

Wow, now that's a very active poster. Does IanD967 just sit around posting on here all day or what? lol. That's nuts.

[IanD967]

Wow, now that's a very active poster. Does IanD967 just sit around posting on here all day or what? lol. That's nuts.

surprisingly hit the nail on the head :D got nowt else to do :(

[ahrubik]

I know this is a ways out, but I am *highly* interested in being a beta tester. I have been for many MMORPGs and can offer a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions for improvement when that time comes.

I searched through the forums and did not find a thread for this topic. Perhaps one can be created? Perhaps this one can be used to generate a Beta Tester request base?


You are as interested as everyone else is. Hopefully we all can provide some help to make this game is good as it "can" be.

[Trekkie69]

surprisingly hit the nail on the head :D got nowt else to do :(

You could get a job, go to a park, see a movie or even gasp... talk to a GIRL.

At the rate your going you will probably develop severe carpal tunnel and probably get blurry vision from staring at your screen 24/7.. Oh well, to each his own.

Have fun.

[IanD967]

You could get a job, go to a park, see a movie or even gasp... talk to a GIRL.

At the rate your going you will probably develop severe carpal tunnel and probably get blurry vision from staring at your screen 24/7.. Oh well, to each his own.

Have fun.

dont need one
park is opposite my house
went to the cinema yesterday
and my friends who are girls have gone away for the week :p

and im not stupid, i do go away and take breaks from the PC :)

[Falin]

You could get a job, go to a park, see a movie or even gasp... talk to a GIRL.


He's in England, they don't talk to girls there, just yell "****** hell, I Have 20 quids worth of ale" and they come a running :D

J/K, i love my british friends :)

[IanD967]

He's in England, they don't talk to girls there, just yell "****** hell, I Have 20 quids worth of ale" and they come a running :D

J/K, i love my british friends :)

cheeky bugger :D i dont swear heavy words like the afore mentioned and popular F-word and i dont drink alcohol :) (yes surprisingly)

[Adonisaleus]

the best thing to do isn't to ask for a spot. just be patient

[IanD967]

the best thing to do isn't to ask for a spot. just be patient

yeah that is actually good advice :) Cryptic can pick whoever they want to help them whatever way they want :)

[jayman]

dont need one
park is opposite my house
went to the cinema yesterday
and my friends who are girls have gone away for the week :p

and im not stupid, i do go away and take breaks from the PC :)

Could do what I've been doing. All weekend I've either been reading the boards or watching Star Trek TOS or the Star Trek movies. It's been a very Trek weekend for me. :D

[IanD967]

Could do what I've been doing. All weekend I've either been reading the boards or watching Star Trek TOS or the Star Trek movies. It's been a very Trek weekend for me. :D

good idea! :D need to refresh my trek knowledge a bit heh

[lumpking69]

My first born and car to the person who gets me a beta key! lol

(jk on the kid part, dont have one.....yet)

[NCC74656]

I agree I don't think we should ask for beta keys...It's up to cryptic to decide.

[Falin]

I agree I don't think we should ask for beta keys...It's up to cryptic to decide.

I don't want a just a key, i want the entire door, and the house it's attached too! :p

[IanD967]

I don't want a just a key, i want the entire door, and the house it's attached too! :p

house?? i thought it was a mansion :D

[SirRolf]

A better question: How long do you think before there will be a beta. I'm guessing 2 years.

Cheers,

S.R.

[IanD967]

a year from now :)

[Nighthawk0712]

I would love to see a Beta Forum too.

[IanD967]

probably come with the job of a tester in some scret part of the forum :)
i hope we dont have to go through all the malarky we (as in Core testers) did GnH :( had to signup to several other boards which were exactly the same as each other

[EnsignSkylarkThibedeau]

I know this is a ways out, but I am *highly* interested in being a beta tester. I have been for many MMORPGs and can offer a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions for improvement when that time comes.

I searched through the forums and did not find a thread for this topic. Perhaps one can be created? Perhaps this one can be used to generate a Beta Tester request base?

Oh I and not a few of my friends in the Second Life Trek sims would love to be Beta Testers.

Ensign Thibedeau

[eNDIE]

A beta forum is only open for the people in the beta so if yiour not in you will never see it.

[s32ndDamian]

PS3 Beta Test! I haven't tested a game since LOTR online, console beta would be great.

[Mandalorian]

For me, the beta process doesn't start when I get to play the game. It begins by formulating and sharing ideas, learning from the folk here and getting to know the community I guess. As this is a multiplayer game, I figured it would serve me well to join up here and say hello to the other potential players.


Regardless of my desire to play this now, I've waited long after launch for some games, just because I like to make the time commitment when it suits me. I know some people need to be on board day one, and it's often boasted that 'I was an alpha tester' gives some sort of prestige. I'd much rather at this point the community grows and focuses on just hanging out and getting to know one another, rather than trying to ensure they distingish themselves by putting themselves forward at this moment in time.

No need to segregation right yet, and I'm sure given time, the people with the best input will ensure they are welcomed into the testing process. I've seen one or two people who's posts I greatly enjoyed so far, that I'd definitely like to see help shape the game in fashion, from being active contributors at a more involved level.

[jhem99]

Given the high expectancy only serious beta testers should be allowed, ie no first time testers like me.
:o

[Squirrel]

Betas probably not what you think. Its probably not just checking out the currently constructed version of the game. Theres probably alot more to do with it, but, how will we learn if we never do Beta Testing, so i might not know what im getting myself into but im open for learning.

As for Beta itself, there probably will come a time when they need Beta Testers, in no way will they bring Beta Testing forward because someone is over-eager. I hope the signup is a random lottery kind of draw. Otherwise i have no chance of beating the big guns in this community. Hey im really really really excited about this game too and i really really really want it, but i cant put in the time and effort to post on this forum every 5 seconds.

If its random, then everyone has a chance. Its fair.

[LordDave]

Beta testing will most likely be done in house by Cryptic. After that they will probably have a beta stress test to make sure the game and servers can handle the load they'll get so that will be open at which point you will get a key, download the client, log in, find 500 people all in the same area as you doing the same exact missions, which may make them very frustrating to do. You will then log off and leave, having made a bad impression of the game and thus won't buy it when it does come out.

[boydyma]

lol LordDave, well thats a cynical view you got there!

personally, i think they will go through the normal processes, alpha testing in house. then they will do a *experienced* beta test, using people who can prove their previous experience in beta testing, then thay would probably move onto a *load* section, where they get all the nub Betas like me, and some other unnamed people to fill the server up and just hammer the game for a good 6 months or so to find the remaining bugs.. (there are ALWAYS bugs out there). once that has been done they'll have the official release, offer some cookies to teh beta testers and officially forget and screw us for our hard work.. (j/k)


either way we'll probably find out more in 6 or so days...

[TheMasterpiece]

Sounds more like someone wants to play the game early :)

[LordDave]

lol LordDave, well thats a cynical view you got there!

personally, i think they will go through the normal processes, alpha testing in house. then they will do a *experienced* beta test, using people who can prove their previous experience in beta testing, then thay would probably move onto a *load* section, where they get all the nub Betas like me, and some other unnamed people to fill the server up and just hammer the game for a good 6 months or so to find the remaining bugs.. (there are ALWAYS bugs out there). once that has been done they'll have the official release, offer some cookies to teh beta testers and officially forget and screw us for our hard work.. (j/k)


either way we'll probably find out more in 6 or so days...

Cynical.... or clairvoyant? ;)

[connobi]

Kudos for the effort mate, but I think you're a teeny bit early. Try this again in a few years :)

[Arkaniad]

I am a major trekkie and i would love to beta test. i beta test lotsa things.. soooo.........

[Konrad_PL]

I know, it's impossible, but i want to be betatester :D
Well i think, that everybody there want to be betatesters. ;)

[andyc30]

Hey guys im a huge fan of star trek and want to say congrats, also please can i be a beta tester :D

[walkingshark]

I know this is a ways out, but I am *highly* interested in being a beta tester. I have been for many MMORPGs and can offer a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions for improvement when that time comes.

I searched through the forums and did not find a thread for this topic. Perhaps one can be created? Perhaps this one can be used to generate a Beta Tester request base?

Sorry man, you missed signups! I'm playing the Beta right now and it is REALLY FUN!

Hang on, I've got to run over this Orion Slave Girl with my Runabout and get my credits back...

[Kahul_Bane]

Beta, I have done so many going back to before meridian online, back then started mostly with Alpha clients, or on some, even just a chat system and up from there...

Would be nice to be involeved here, but they sound like they are past alpha, and moving along well.

May only be a beta when it is time to star really stressing the systems, questing, etc... Should be interesting.

But beta is not get in early, it is suposed to be play and work, hunt find, and duplicate bugs, flaws, and world issues, mechanics etc...

[Kahul_Bane]

Sorry man, you missed signups! I'm playing the Beta right now and it is REALLY FUN!

Hang on, I've got to run over this Orion Slave Girl with my Runabout and get my credits back...

LOL pownd ..:)

[T-child]

i think most of us would be intrested, id say, let's relax and wait for the opertunity to arrive and the website to crash from everyone clicking refresh. :)

[jammer75k]

I would really love to be a beta tester for this game. I am a huge fan of Star Trek and was really stoked when i heard that cryptic had picked up the license for this game. I just got done watching the webcast and was really impressed by the footage that was shown, it looked awesome!!! can't wait!!!

[J.L.Picard]

I know this is a ways out, but I am *highly* interested in being a beta tester. I have been for many MMORPGs and can offer a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions for improvement when that time comes.

I searched through the forums and did not find a thread for this topic. Perhaps one can be created? Perhaps this one can be used to generate a Beta Tester request base?
no it cant LOL.

sorry mate but you aint the only person who has tested Beta before hell this shouldn't even be taken into consideration for beta since this is what the closed beta will consist of. Lastly the majority of the people in these forums want to be testers why should they take someone who isnt even that active in relation to some people in here.

it should just be a random selection of people from these forums

[TheMasterpiece]

i think most of us would be intrested, id say, let's relax and wait for the opertunity to arrive and the website to crash from everyone clicking refresh. :)


I agree, a few minutes ago i got a database error :D


Looks like the forums are in high demand, all those trekkies at the convention running, not walking, to the business center to sign up :D

[Richman12]

Beta, I have done so many going back to before meridian online, back then started mostly with Alpha clients, or on some, even just a chat system and up from there...

Would be nice to be involeved here, but they sound like they are past alpha, and moving along well.

May only be a beta when it is time to star really stressing the systems, questing, etc... Should be interesting.

But beta is not get in early, it is suposed to be play and work, hunt find, and duplicate bugs, flaws, and world issues, mechanics etc...

Yeah beta's are good to get into espicially for asppiring game testers that want to get into the biz like me. I already got a lot of bug finding experince myself but find it hard sometime to find certian bugs somebody else finds.

So if I do get in beta and you find a bug and I can't bare with me..

[Nalacha]

Hey i hope there is beta testing i am sure there will be i got a Quad core with a video card and ram that is itching to run this game on it lol


Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 640.0 MB
1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Memory: 2814MB RAM
Operating System: Windows XP Professional

LETS DO IT!!!

[neo7]

If they would just anounce it will be a few months we all wouldn't have to discuss it. Please someone tell us something. (who knows what they are talking about)

[hanny]

Actually, I'm thinking someone with crap specs would be a very attractive Beta tester. We all know it'll work on a great rig. The question is how well it will run on a mediocre rig.

[SGear]

I know this is a ways out, but I am *highly* interested in being a beta tester. I have been for many MMORPGs and can offer a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions for improvement when that time comes.

I searched through the forums and did not find a thread for this topic. Perhaps one can be created? Perhaps this one can be used to generate a Beta Tester request base?

I would be highly interested in becoming a BetaTester as well, I have beta tested for two or three
others and can point them to an on-line profile to, will also sign non disclosure declaration also.;)

Yes it maybe early but it will come in its own time, as a saying in another forum
"It will come when it's ready".

q

[naynayz]

They said they will come to us first so I am confident they will keep working with us.

[TheMasterpiece]

Actually, I'm thinking someone with crap specs would be a very attractive Beta tester. We all know it'll work on a great rig. The question is how well it will run on a mediocre rig.



Agree.

I have multiple computers (desktop and laptop) with different specs and OS so itd definately benefit from a wide array of testing.


Fortunately champions online is coming out first as noted in the presentation so if we can play champions we can play star trek online

[Bladedge]

Anyone who asks or begs to be in closed beta or say “ I’am a big trek fan and would like to be in beta” is mainly looking for a free ride.

There is more to beta then free game time you should be only in beta if you want the final product a polish as it can be by looking for bugs, looking for broken game play, playing in the same location weeks on end to find problems that can be game breaking later on.

[wizi]

SIgn up dudessssssss.


:)

[Trekkie]

I think every single member on this site would like to become a beta tester, but unfortunately with the number of people who have already signed up that will probably not be a reality. That being said, I am anxiously awaiting the details of the beta testing program and hope that as many people as possible (including myself) get to participate!

[wizi]

I meant sign me up dudesss!!1

[DeaconX]

I've got 11 MMORPG beta's under my belt. Maybe that'll buy me some cred ;) hehe

[AngryAnt]

Anyone who asks or begs to be in closed beta or say “ I’am a big trek fan and would like to be in beta” is mainly looking for a free ride.

There is more to beta then free game time you should be only in beta if you want the final product a polish as it can be by looking for bugs, looking for broken game play, playing in the same location weeks on end to find problems that can be game breaking later on.

Aye, agreed.

Beta for the most part stinks, servers go up, down up down up down, whenever they feel like it. Bug's like seeing your arm stick through your chest for several days, or plain crashing.

Its nearly a second job. Having said that, they are fun and you do get a tiny peak at the game :). Think it would be a good idea for them to take people from the forums. I remember AoC forums asking them to do that, since some people had been on there for well over three years and still not getting into the beta. A mix of a forum lottery and sign ups would be good, since it would give most of the 'oldies' on the forums (im talking a few years down the line), a thanks for sticking with the game, and lets face it, if you've registered on the forums, you at least are showing a tiny bit of interest in the game.

Kudo's to the guy on the webcast asking for it though.

[SGear]

I liked the answer to Linux was No I wonder if it will work under WINE or something similar.
I run various versions of windows as well as Linux, and if required including vista all 32bit can
be run on 64bit machine but only as 32bit on a 64 bit machine.

We will all just have to wait and wait till someone gets the nod, when its coming near ready.

[maximvs]

Beta for the most part stinks, servers go up, down up down up down, whenever they feel like it. Bug's like seeing your arm stick through your chest for several days, or plain crashing... Its nearly a second job. <snip>

Aint that the truth... You start playing - you get booted :) You get back on - and your missing items :) You log and now your items are back - but all the textures are off and everything is white LOL :D