The plan for where we're going - Tester access and Steam tests (Today and onwards)

So. Steam. We're getting closer. And it's now time to test the next version.

Once we hit steam, all testing will revert back to closed testing. As such, most of you will lose access. If you want to retain your tester access, you'll have to test now, that's the condition. To do that, PM either myself, or MOOtant (OVER THE EMPIRESMOD FORUMS, NOT STEAM), your steam account name. That is, go to steam, settings, and then it'll be at the top. Mine for example, is Trickster9012. On top of this, give me a steam community link to your page so I can invite you to the steam testing group. Do not expect a reply to your PM unless there is a problem (although if you have an issue, PM me and I'll help you). That is to say, assume your application is automatically accepted, as most are if they can be added easily.

After that, just head to this thread: http://www.forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=13607 to download the steam test client of Empires. You can do that before getting access, you just won't be able to play it until after you are given access. So do that to save time.

We will be hosting multiple tests each night, using the Empires testing steam group. As such, if you don't have access to that, drop me a PM, but most do. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to PM.

TL;DR Sign up for steam content testing or you will not be a tester after steam release, and we won't be adding more after.

 

Yeah that's a good question. From my experience testing with the Empires community needs one mature person who always admins the server and schedules the tests. Like Scardy did some versions ago.

 

They'll be proper tests. Fucker-arounds will be kicked. And it's not expected of you to attend everyone, but it's far more likely that you can attempt one if you actually have access.

 

Now, when you say tonight, you mean tonight in greenwich?

Also, do you need testing as in a game where you or one of the devs can observe / participate?

Sry, just with the global scale of this, it's hard to tell.

 

Multiple times, across multiple timezones. "We have enough testers online, lets test". Etc.

 

I am in. I will process all the details with the groups and access.

I would like to have clear objectives for each testing session. And i am in the same boat with mcgyver and flashe where we dont want to be fucking around during the testing.

Also, the test session should have the most stable release and balancing with default variables unless CLEARLY specified otherwise. This prevent the testers to get confussed because heavy tanks are accelerating to 360 KPH and think is a bug when its just a server variable that some smart-ass forgot to reset to original value.


Sctructured and clear objectives testing please.

 

Also, when you participate, please post any bugs that u find in this thread, after checking if the bug isn't reported yet, instead of shouting your bugs over Voicechat.

 

Punctuation.

 

Well it's worth a try again I guess

 

Think we'll be testing again tonight?

 

Tomorrow.

 

Uh, did you say "Serious", "Closed", "Testing". Like the old days? When the "Testers" were actually, involved in serious game play, like would be in game on a "real" server in-game public on a game in public; to test for bugs to report and like "fix"? The end result of which would be a new release with bug fixes and updates? No hax....and i read Tricksters post on fucker-arounders...so that one is answered. Then I want in too.

 

Hello.

I used to play empires back when it first came out. I acted and played seriously in a supporting role preparing base defences while assisting the commander. I also worked at the front lines setting up turret killzones and repairing vehicles.

I myself am a mapper, though brushwork is not my forté I am excellent at entity work. I do have a niche for finding bugs.

Texture bugs, clipping bugs, hud bugs, material bugs, model bugs, etc.

I am excellent at finding map bugs particulary (I can also do a full list of bugs, or list the more important first.) I have a habit of annoying my friends by finding bugs. I find bugs mostly through multiplayer or by spending too much time alone on a server and exploring.

I would love to test Empires if you're heading for steam! :D

All hail the Brenodi Empire!

 

Welcome to the new Empires, I hate basebitches.
Anyways, enjoy your stay

 

They just want to get their access by putting themselves across with any background they have with the mod. For all I care, they could come and say they've never even played before and I'd still give them access, but if they want to do that like they have to with most other betas, that's up to them. Doesn't bother me.

 

I'm never repairing your tank or dropping you ammo ever again.

 

didnt i heal you in main last test?

never again...