Tier 3 Content Playtest Schedule (Oct 15 - 16)
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 18:17
Greetings testers!
We now have portions of our upcoming Tier 3 content available on the
test server! These boss stratums are geared towards experienced Tier 3
players and are meant to be a significant ramp up in challenge and
rewards. To participate in this test, please follow these instructions.
Additionally, we ask that you create a new knight if you have one
leftover from our earlier Lockdown playtests so that you will have
access to all the gear you will need to get the most out of the testing
content.
For the purposes of this testing period only, you will find four new
elevators by the fountain in the Haven Town Square that will take you to
a special terminal where you will have tester-only access to infinite
heat and depth-appropriate pickups in order to simulate the level of
gear we expect players to have once this content goes live. Please gear
up accordingly, and then head down the elevator to experience the new
Tier 3 content!
During testing, please take special note of the general difficulty level
of each stratum, how many revives you are using, and the areas that you
feel could be improved. We are specifically looking for feedback about
if the content is challenging enough for players who feel they have
mastered the current Tier 3 experience. Please send us any feedback or
bugs you might have and post them in the Testing Feedback forum.
Please note that these boss stratums are not the complete experience,
but are what we are currently seeking to test at this time.
Also note that depths may look incorrect. Again, you are only seeing a
portion of a bigger picture with this test.
Thank you for your help in making this exciting release as polished and
as fun as possible!
-The Spiral Knights Team
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 19:07
#2
Yes!
I'm fine with the word boss.
StatumS is what made me yes. WOOHOO
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 19:10
#3
Wow
This is fantastic! Looking forward to it, let's run it together Bigfootm :)
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 19:24
#4
To avoid any potential
To avoid any potential confusion, please note that the two boss stratums you will be testing will be much more challenging versions of existing boss stratums. There is more to this content than what you will see over the course of this test.
The big picture will be revealed at a later date. Thank you for testing.
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 19:29
#5
Broken link. I removed the
Broken link. I removed the last number and got:
Testing Feedback forum guide
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/24087
Was I right? :)
Unfortunately, I have no plans to spend $10 on this game, so I won't be able to test this new content (only 18 vanaduke victories so far, so I wouldn't call myself "experienced at tier 3" just yet). Looking forward to new boss and boss levels! Hopefully it won't be too challenging :)
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 20:02
#6
Hopefully its a harder snarby
Hopefully its a harder snarby so i have a reason to make a skolver coat
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 20:08
#7
Aha
Unrelated question:
Crazyoddbaa are you JCollie? Or who?
I'm missing you in the revamped wiki "developer forum nicks" list.
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 20:09
#8
Oh my just what I've been
Oh my just what I've been waiting for, high end content! Whats next...the core?!
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 21:03
#9
Hi Tantarian, I am actually
Hi Tantarian, I am actually another Level Designer who works alongside JCollie. Apparently that page on the wiki is out of date! :-P
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 21:22
#10
Will there be new token
Will there be new token rewards? And in what way are they harder? Just more health/stronger attacks on the enemies, or new, harder levels in the strata?
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 22:16
#11
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Fr, 10/07/2011 - 23:01
#12
Ah!
Oh, that's is news, I'll add you asap as a mysterious figure.
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 00:01
#13
Why?
Why OOO, why do you want to make me go broke with this new content! WHHY?!? :P
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 02:04
#14
not relevant this subject but
not relevant this subject but is it possible to become a admin?
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 03:17
#15
Baww
So it might not be new content we're getting, but rather repeats? :(
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 08:55
#16
So basically what we're
So basically what we're testing is just harder bosses from tiers 1 and 2, but there's more than just that planned to be released? So there's still a chance we can get some new new bosses? Either way I'm excited to test this all out.
I'm still hoping one of these days we'll be testing out being able to change our player colors or the like. Though I doubt you'd use the test server JUST for that.
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 09:06
#17
Yep
I'm cool with harder bosses and variations on the boss strata. Been a long while since they were difficult.
Wish the first session started a bit earlier, I might have to leave before it even begins ._.
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 09:50
#18
Hey bigfootm, Azelyah, you
Hey bigfootm, Azelyah, you guys cannot forgot about me!
Good luck everyone, should be fun.
>>>Glados
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 10:02
#19
HELP!
so i logged in from test client and it made me create a new knight STRAIGHT away, is this meant to happen? will i still have my normal character Ash-Ice?
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 10:03
#20
Amazing! Looking real forward
Amazing! Looking real forward to this!
Thanks...? :P
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 10:11
#21
Purple zombies with shields
Purple zombies with shields and curse breath... eep
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 10:29
#22
I am a steam user and upon
I am a steam user and upon starting the game it is asking for login information and does not let you login with steam account.
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 13:13
#23
I love it!!!
I love what you guys have done with the place, it's actually more of a challenge now :D
EDIT: That goes for both of them :D
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 12:21
#24
hahahah
Theres an Ultimate Firestorm Citadel bug, Depth 25 last bit the gate is already open!
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 13:06
#25
the bosses could be dialed down just a bit
exept for the flaming citadel boss he needs serious make over i died at least 100 times the fire caused a lot of lag giving him more of an advantage and well thats it
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 13:15
#26
yeah
Yeah, new boss has more lag than current existing bosses in the game, constant times where my game locked up or froze for decently long periods of time, long enough for it to be a little problematic
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 13:35
#27
Review (mostly IMF)
1 thing is i love this. Its hard and challenging. I only played a TINY bit of FSC and can tell you that There are too many Curse Slagwalkers, the two trojan skull type guys are nice there but thats all on that. Now the ironclaw munitions factory., ITS ALL EPIC but one thing, fire does not suit IMF and there is too much going on with fire + shock + fire + shock +... ... you get the idea, get rid of ALL fire based things except rockets, oh and the first IMF level, when you are passing the chamber of fire pads when u unlock the two gates, the rockets that fire are ANNOYING. Shock Puppies ARE AWESOME, KEEP THEM. The new map idea is AWESOME. The orbiting shock orbs around the electricity poles are epic too! BUT they affect rocket paths so change it so that they can pass through each other, i like the fire laser line firer but DONT put this with Shock and dont put any fire based thing UNLESS you are going to make a tier 4. Carnage makes a LOT of lag in IMF and it isnt good, i revived a total of 21 times in the two IMF levels but did not go to Roarmulus. The Area in which you control switches to make the rockets break the 3-hit blocks is okay with a extra row BUT the fourth and new spawn point for shock puppy should be removed and replaced with 3 shock puppies that DO NOT respawn after a short period after destroyal. Other than that i love this update but i ask one thing... CAN I HAVE A GRAN FAUST FOR Ash-Ice PWEESE?! thanks. =)
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 13:39
#28
I kinda think that the fight
I kinda think that the fight right before the Twins is a little too tough to solo. I probably revived myself on that more than I revived myself on all the other fights combined.
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 21:31
#29
Revenge of the file lurker
I love what appears to be a little Smiley face on the Twins, as well as whatever odd plague is seeping out of Snarbolax's mouth, and Vanaduke's "sharper" attire. It seems promising altogether, a challenge truly meant for the bravest of Knights.
Sa, 10/08/2011 - 23:07
#30
@Vaati
Oh hey, looks like I'm not the only one that looks through the files every now and then.
(Hopefully file lurking isn't against the ToS)
So, 10/09/2011 - 10:22
#31
can't
It won't let me log on even at the specified times in spite of a recent energy purchase today
So, 10/09/2011 - 09:25
#32
I need help installng it.
I need to know how to install it using steam. The link i have trouble getting to so somebody may you please help.
So, 10/09/2011 - 10:14
#33
Eh, today it's saying that I
Eh, today it's saying that I can't log onto the Preview because it is not currently open to the public. Why is this? I am at 1:14 estern time right now, on sunday, and have paid the money.
So, 10/09/2011 - 10:16
#34
:|
The preview says it is not open to the public. I was on last night. :S
So, 10/09/2011 - 10:21
#35
...
CANT GET IN
its 21 min past opening time and cant get in
So, 10/09/2011 - 10:32
#36
Sory about that! You should
Sorry about that! You should be able to get in now. Due to the dealy we'll also be closing the Test Server 30 minutes later at 1:30 so you all get the promised 3 hours.
So, 10/09/2011 - 12:57
#37
oh hi hi!
When will people
oh hi hi!
When will people like me (no purchases) be able to play?
So, 10/09/2011 - 18:06
#38
It's Awesome
I love the test server. It's hard but it is really awesome.
I would also like to mention that i think itll be better if you keep it open for a week so that everyone has time to try it and find the bugs rather than how you are doing it. It is only a suggestion so you can take if want or not.
So, 10/09/2011 - 18:09
#39
what?
I try to log on, but it says "game is not open to public". can anyone help. (i do have the 10 dollars unless it resets every month)
So, 10/09/2011 - 18:38
#40
i just missed it :(
im aussie
i just missed it :(
im aussie and the notice just got to me today!
Di, 10/11/2011 - 12:30
#41
Please note that the thread
Please note that the thread has been updated with a new schedule (see the second post) for another round of testing. The content we're testing is different than what you saw this weekend, so grab your weapons!
Di, 10/11/2011 - 13:58
#42
New content
Can you give us a hint about what you're showing us today?
Di, 10/11/2011 - 14:12
#43
October 11-12 Test Content & Instructions
For this test we will be showing testers the T3 Wildwoods as well as a revamped T2 Jelly boss fight - both requiring feedback!
The left gate will be the T3 Wildwoods and the right gate will be the T2 boss fight. For this test we're outfitting newly created knights with a selection of T2 gear to use (don't worry, you will still have access to all the T3 gear for use in the Wildwoods). Please use T2 gear (3 star) to test the Jelly boss fight so we will get accurate feedback!
See you on the test server!
Di, 10/11/2011 - 14:15
#44
^.^
Sweet! I love testing new stuff, you guys rock. Can't wait to test!
Di, 10/11/2011 - 14:57
#45
Awsome i wanna GOOOOOO
LETS DO THIS :3... i always wanted a stronger Wildwoods!!!!!
Di, 10/11/2011 - 15:04
#46
cant log in to preview
i hav bought the battle pack and it still wont allow me to login to the preview SK and i only got it a few days ago
Di, 10/11/2011 - 15:47
#47
Let's go!
WOOHOO! I allwas wanted a harder wildwoods, who wants to do a run?
Di, 10/11/2011 - 17:01
#48
Testing time pushed back.
Due to a few rogue snipes who are causing mischief, the time for the test tonight has been pushed back by 30 mins. I'll add 30 mins to the closing time to make up for it.
Mi, 10/12/2011 - 04:21
#49
Awesome!!!!!!! :D so exited
Awesome!!!!!!! :D so exited for that word "boss" >:D Ready for some OwnAge
Mi, 10/12/2011 - 07:35
#50
Teehee
I heard harder wildwoods. :D. This is the reason i go here, to get the latest update news!
The testing server will be open during the following schedule:
Saturday, October 15
10am - 1pm PDT
6pm - 9pm PDT
Sunday, October 16
10am - 1pm PDT
6pm - 9pm PDT