Spiral Knights - HOLY COW! Testing Server coming soon!

HOLY COW! Testing Server coming soon!

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Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:25

Madadder

http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/24107
We will soon be opening up a testing server to select players. The testing server will be a place where players can play upcoming content and provide feedback to developers. We will also be creating a new board for discussing content in testing.

Please keep an eye out on the forums for more details shortly. The first wave of testers will be able to experience Lockdown before anyone else. They will even be able to go toe-to-toe with the dev team. This will be happening very soon, so watch the forums!

nick i am your man for the job

two questions: how will you inform the selected players? and will you select players who are active on the forums or is the whole player base involved?

edit: another question will selected player be forced to abide a non-disclosure agreement? as much as i would love to hear about experiences with lockout before it's release i wouldnt want people to get into trouble over it

edit: shoebox asks: "Is the test server going to use our current characters? Or will we be able to get any items we want to test with?"

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 06:34

Keosermer

Sign me up!

i wanna play! Sign: Me up!
IGN: Keosermer

P.S.: Sure hope the dev team doesn't use crowbars. :P

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:30

Naruchico

Sign Me- UP!

IGN-Naruchico LOL

Sign-Me up!

its show-down in the lock-down time!

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:37

Reulogh

I nominate Culture, Corny and

I nominate Culture, Corny, Eeks and Sick if they want to :D

I would love to be part of it too, as far as the staging mechanism of end game content is concerned.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:40

Rommil

i nominate

myself and pawn to represent Guild Active in this amazingly awesome endeavor.

p.s.
i'm also so philanthropic to offer, if you need me to test out amazing new weapons for balance issues...uh..yeah, i can do that. i look forward to new mail from spiral HQ!!!

:) :) :) :) :)

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:42

Keosermer

Thank you NICK! May all

Thank you NICK! May all monsters die instantly when they touch you!

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:51

Dogrock

Very interesting. I'm eagerly

Very interesting. I'm eagerly waiting to see how this will pan out.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:54

Katmint

Sounds very exciting! I've

Sounds very exciting! I've always wanted to see something like this in SK.

This should also means no more reboots an hour after patches because they don't work, as the devs will have help not letting any slimy bugs squirm through to the release. :D

In any case, I'll be eagerly awaiting the info on how the player selection will work.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:58

Crazywave

i will be there 24/7

i will be there 24/7 if selected

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:00

Goldmaker

OhmygoshOhmygoshOhmygoshOhmyg

OhmygoshOhmygoshOhmygoshOhmygoshOhmygoshOhmygosh....
i want to be a tester D:

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:01

#10

Sirusswan

I think that this is a step

I think that this is a step in the right direction for Spiral knights. I hope that I can be a part of it , I feel that I could help improve the game with comprehensive feedback.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:06

#11

Negimasonic

I'd like to give it a shot,

I'd like to give it a shot, but I can't pull off 24/7 lol.

Hmm...I wonder would they do another special item for players like they did for beta, not that it matters as getting early access to Lockdown is an honor enough.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:06

#12

Hldj

http://joeljamescomedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images_uploads_cla...
now hate me D:

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:07

#13

Shadowsgt

lol can't do 24/7 thats for

lol can't do 24/7 thats for sure but would like to test my mettle against the devs lol and i'm def/ with dogrock would love to see how this all plays out.
but in any case
ME ME ME ME!!! :D

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:08

#14

Griffinbane

The way they did it for YPP,

The way they did it for YPP, the testing server was open to anyone who've recently bought dubloons or subscribed. Dubloon buyers got access for a month as soon as they bought dubs. And I mean buy it with cash. There was only one exception, when they needed a large number of people to test things to see if it would work and that was because the test server usually had like 5 people online at a time. Not optimal for testing something that requires a lot of people...heh.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:10

#15

Mysticbeam

Legacy Username

i wanna join!

lol. but seriosly tho, i want to do this, how do u sign up? plus we get to meet the developers :D so cool lol

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:07

#16

Benb

I was MADE for this! How and

I was MADE for this! How and where do we apply (or is it random)? Please nick, post on this thread about how to be chosen!

By the way, if for any reason the I am needed for these test servers my IGN is Benb.

Edit: My "resume":
-Has spent a fair amount of money on energy
-Plays everyday
-Good at writing opinion and suggestions for upcoming content

Please, please, invite me! :D

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:22

#17

Algol-Sixty

In one of OOO's other games,

In one of OOO's other games, puzzle pirates, there is another test server. Access to this test server is limited to only those people who have bought at least $6 of doubloons (equivalent to CE) in the last 30 days. Doubloons bought via puzzle pirates exchange do *NOT* count, you must pay OOO with real money

Other than that restriction, anyone can join the puzzle pirates test server.

I have no clue if OOO will do the same thing for Spiral Knights, but it wouldn't surprise me. There are legal labor issues with OOO selecting testers and giving testers certain duties and/or privileges. If they exert too much control over the testers and what they do, the testers can be legally considered to be employees and subject to minimum wage requirements, subject to taxes, etc. By limiting testers to only those that have paid OOO, they can keep the test server from being flooded with players, without passing legal thresholds of being employees. OOO might easily choose some other criteria, but I suspect that they will not be individually reviewing who can become a tester and who can't.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:37

#18

Rangerwillx

/cry

0__0 and I still have to wait for SK to fix the mac freezing issue. :( Rangerwill is sad.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:40

#19

AlfaOmega1

Legacy Username

I'm in

As much as I am addicted to this game, i'd liked to be picked.

Has bought ce recently? check.
Posts in the forum? check.
Plays alot everyday? check.

Hope to get a mail soon :D

IGN: alfaomega

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 18:44

#20

Pupu

Legacy Username

Yey

I hope I can get in so I can provide my incredibly insightful feedback about the game.

And then the game was filled with ridiculous achievements, difficulty ramped tenfold, an unfinished core, and Boswick statues.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:02

#21

Keosermer

Hope they don't limit testers

Hope they don't limit testers to only lke 10-20 people. And again sign me up!

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:07

#22

Shoebox

I am just going to assume it is the first option.

Is the test server going to use our current characters?

Or will we be able to get any items we want to test with?

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:14

#23

Reulogh

A test server usually allows

A test server usually allows you to create a new character, has experience ( in this case heat ) bonus, sufficient amount of gold ( in this case, ce, which should only stay in that server ) to craft anything and test anything.

At least from what I'd experience in the previous action arcade-style combat mmo.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:14

#24

Xeno-Orange

So...

I want to sign up and help with this testing stuff too :/ If I do get in this Sever for Testing, I'll give it my all! IGN: Orange-Man

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:24

#25

Tom-Awsm

I vote to make the test

I vote to make the test server a regular server located in Europe.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:24

#26

BiggestLoser

Legacy Username

Zelda

"We will soon be opening up a testing server to select players. The testing server will be a place where players can play upcoming content and provide feedback to developers. We will also be creating a new board for discussing content in testing.

soon

shortly

very soon

WATCH THE FORUMS

"by nick
2 hours 3 min ago "

do a drawing and mail players T.T'

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:26

#27

Keosermer

Ahhhh i remember when they

Ahhhh i remember when they just came out with snarby, now they're starting to come out with lockdown and testing servers. Ahhh good days. Wonder how the testing will work? Hope i get chosen. ^_^

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:32

#28

Richy

Like in Puzzle Pirates, the

Like in Puzzle Pirates, the testing server will probably be for paying members.

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:34

#29

Keosermer

^ >_< Eh at least my bday is

^
>_<

Eh at least my bday is coming up nxt week ^_^

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:35

#30

BiggestLoser

Legacy Username

Zelda

"Non-subscribers can access the test server if they have purchased at least 24 doubloons with cash within the previous thirty days."
http://yppedia.puzzlepirates.com/Ice_Ocean

with those circumstances, i might be wasting my time here haha

lets hope its not like in puzzle pirates

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:37

#31

Richy

Yeah funny thing with Puzzle

Yeah funny thing with Puzzle Pirates you can subscribe without ever having to pay.

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 07:59

#32

Flaame

I'm normally a quiet person

I'm normally a quiet person when I'm in a group of friends because I'm cautious about what I say. People, both online and real life friends, normally come to me with their problems since I'm able to provide a detailed explanation of what I suggest they do. Essentially, I'm able to provide detailed information/criticism when necessary and in a serious manner.

I would love to suggest myself but at the risk of sounding self important, I'd like to suggest Katmint and Magnus more specifically. Both are users who I get along with greatly, and I know they (Along with myself) can provide good input as well if given the opportunity.

Did I mention that I type well and am one of the few users running on a Linux machine? :P

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 22:39

#33

dancinjen

Legacy Username

I want! I hope they do maybe

I want!

I hope they do maybe some application or something. Maybe it will be like the ypp test server. We'll see!!

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 22:43

#34

Foxhound3857

Legacy Username

So...we have a Tier 4

So...we have a Tier 4 clockworks coming soon then?

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 02:49

#35

Stone

PICK MEH :D

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 06:09

#36

Keosermer

Sure hope Nick looks at this

Sure hope Nick looks at this thread.

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 06:16

#37

Splinter

This testing server is very

This testing server is very exciting. I hope they pick a solid crop of people for it. I think everyone would love a chance at the new PVP before it happens!

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 06:29

#38

Cherubrock

I would be great for this as

I would be great for this as I have level design experience in both source and unreal. I also won mapping contests in the past for half life 2 deathmatch and have knowledge of good level design and flow. I also am 30 years old and have coordinated with people who have shipped and worked on 2 different AAA titles! I also am very knowledgeable in everything spiral knights.

please keep me posted on how to properly apply for this position
Michael

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 06:54

#39

Keosermer

Hmm will Nick play? That

Hmm will Nick play?
That makes me think of the time he commented about stabbing people in the back lol.

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 07:37

#40

Tipiak

If you need some beta-tester

If you need some beta-tester for Mac 10.6 bugfixing (or, as everybody else, to test new content), I'll be glad to help ;-)

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 07:50

#41

Haendler

Sig me in pls

Pls sig me in

Ing: Thespychecker

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 07:51

#42

Becs

Of course everyone wants in! LOL

Please pick me!

Mac 10.6 Snow Leopard OS, lol.

IGN - Becs

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 08:11

#43

Honey-Nuts

How do you apply!?

Pick me Pick me Pick me, please? lol

IGN - Opod

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 12:21

#44

Heron

Sign me up too, played since

Sign me up too, played since day one and clocked in [60 days 18 hours 25mins]

See screenshot below as proof :D

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/8830/heron123.jpg

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 15:08

#45

Kriptoid

NOOBS

sk only chooses people who has purchased ce in the last few months

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