Spiral Knights - New Lockdown playtesting starts NOW!

New Lockdown playtesting starts NOW!

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Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:02

Crazyoddbaa

Developer

Welcome back testers!

We are testing some new Lockdown maps on the Preview server and *your* feedback will help us decide which ones to release!

The feedback we would like for this round of testing should focus on map mechanics and layout. We're testing some very experimental ideas here, and we'd like your thoughts on how they play and about how we can improve them!

We are also testing out an improvement to the Lockdown scoring system. We will be trying out a scaling point system where each additional Capture Point controlled by a team is worth fewer points per tick. So for example, on a 3 Capture Point map, if your team controls a single CP, it is worth 5 points per tick, the second CP captured is worth 3, and the third is only worth 1. In this system, if your team controls all 3 points on the map, your team will be gaining 9 points per tick instead of 15.

Please post your feedback here on the Testing Feedback forums!

* Installation, feedback info, rules etc. over here: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/24087
** Please create a new Knight for this playtest in order to have access to all the provided playtesting gear

EDIT (5/21/2012) The Preview server is now closed

Thank you for participating!
-The Spiral Knights team

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:22

Dukeplatypus

Alrighty! /me straps on

Alrighty!
/me straps on Striker vest.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:55

Nick

Developer

It's also worth noting that

It's also worth noting that you'll have a huge selection of gear to choose from when you test these new maps!

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:55

Guarder

YEEEES! this will be my first test server. :>

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:29

Cloudtwonj

Question concerning the server

Hey, i bought the Operation Crimson Hammer and an Elevator Pass (totaling to $11.90) and i'm unable to join the Preview server. Is this because it's strictly energy purchases? Or is it because of some error on my part? I'd really like to know. Thanks.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:46

Edyth

I can't get the test server

I can't get the test server to open. I don't really understand how to use the steam://install/99920 or what to do with that, since I use steam. Though I used the other link and installed some sort of java program that I now can't find anywhere on my computer.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:59

Cloudtwonj

RE:I can't get the test server

Your suppose to copy the steam://install/99920 and paste it in your browser while your logged into your steam application. Once done, it will start downloading "Spiral Knights Preview" onto your steam.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:00

Cloudtwonj

RE: Question concerning the server

Sorry if posting about this again is in violation of some rule(s), but i would really like to know whether or not i'm suppose to be able to play on the server because of my purchases? Once again, sorry if this is against some rule(s).

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:26

Damienfoxy

test server install has

test server install has stalled?

having a report of over two hours install time, and not budging.

this normal?

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:40

The-Ark

@Cloudtwonj

I think it either has to be a $9.95 in a SINGLE PURCHASE, or only energy purchases, I may be wrong, but that seem to be the case.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:46

#10

Damienfoxy

i've got over 40$ in

i've got over 40$ in purchases... don't know why it's taking so long to download the testing part

Access to the Test Server where players can experience upcoming content is a special privilege limited to players with a combined total of purchases of $9.95 or higher in the last 30 days.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:46

#11

Doctorspacebar

SUNSHAAAAAAAAARDS

Here's hoping they have so many floor hazards that people start calling the Vortex "overpowered".

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:56

#12

Cloudtwonj

@Gingermace

It said in the message that anyone with a total purchase (all times within 1 month period) equaling $9.95 would be given access. I'm unhappy to say that it's most likely ONLY energy purchases. Though in my opinion you should get to post on here saying "I purchased $XX.XX worth of stuff between add-ons and energy, could i have authorization?" and it should let you in (assuming that put you in the "allowed" list).

As this^ is strictly my opinion/thoughts, this is not necessarily the case. Just thought i'd throw that out there.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 15:01

#13

Cronus

Game Master

@Cloudtwonj Unfortunately OCH

@Cloudtwonj Unfortunately OCH is handled a bit differently than CE packages, so it wont count towards the purchase requirement of $9.95 in the last 30 days to access the testing server.

If you want us to look into your specific billing history, please contact billing so we can look into it: https://www.spiralknights.com/support/#mail

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 15:05

#14

Damienfoxy

what about elevator passes?

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 17:16

#15

Midnight-Violet

I'm pretty sure it does count

I'm pretty sure it does count towards the $9.95 fee.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 18:05

#16

Delardino

7500ce

I bought the 7500ce package is the mail going to be sent for the test server or what?

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 19:38

#17

Miniburg

Gameplay

The game was pretty smooth and worked out great for now

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 20:20

#18

Drjom

could you developers add

could you developers add another column in the results screen to display each player average ping "latency" in the match??

I hope you do.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 23:06

#19

Firebellie

just a quick hello :).and first aspect i will be checking out :)

hi all :)
got a few people in test-server now...
just waiting for a few more to join PvP...(only 6 at mo)...then..my testing begins :)

i will be looking to begin with (if i get in..before my work starts)... checking to see if there is areas that are a bit too.."bottle-neck"-able ...etc...
yup..things like polaris will coming out to play :)

..and good luck and have fun testers :)

argg...might not make this before work today...but will try ;)

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 23:26

#20

Jennytheturtle

Fire I hope you had fun :) I

Fire I hope you had fun :) I did ^^

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:36

#21

Asmindia

Mac issues

I might be the only one having this problem cause i play on a mac and dont use steam.

But the test version keeps trying to override my normal spiral knight game when i drag it to my application folder.

Is there a fix for this? And if its not a know issue i would like to make it known now. thank you.

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 12:21

#22

The-Rankor

The fix is use Steam like the

The fix is use Steam like the rest of the world. Haha. : p

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 16:07

#23

Jennytheturtle

:( why only one day?

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 16:29

#24

Crazyoddbaa

Developer

Preview server reopened with Lockdown tweaks

Hey everyone, the Preview server is now back open and will remain open through the weekend (5/18-5/20). Please continue to focus testing the new Lockdown maps and provide feedback for us in the appropriate threads here on the Testing Feedback forums. Player signups are key to experiencing all the new maps!

Changelog:
* Gardens
- Added stone blocks to center CP to fill in empty space that favored Strikers. Blocks must now be cleared to open this space up fully.

* Stadium
- Heal pad recovery rate increased
- Made Bombshell objects respawn slightly faster
- Added ground markings to help direction-finding

* Downtown
- Removed oil pots
- Added in Heal pads and a few more fire pots
- Removed some spike traps that created spaces that were not ideal to fight in
- Moved some spikes away from the team bases

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 16:04

#25

Jennytheturtle

I can't play anymore because

I can't play anymore because my month of spending $9.95 has ended :(

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 15:11

#26

Loaferman

Lockdown Testing Levels

The Lockdown Levels that was being tested were fantastic. You did very well and i thank you for allowing me to test your amazing levels.Thanks

Sincerely,
Loaferman

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 03:20

#27

Hpland

Biggest problem is lack of

Biggest problem is lack of people on at later US times which are normal times for Aus and Nz players so we Aus and Nz players cant do much testing.

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 09:42

#28

Spicykingcool

Put Missons Onto the preview server

Can you put on Misson onto the preview server it sucks with out it couse you cant get past t1 which is stupid plx change it

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 10:43

#29

Crazyoddbaa

Developer

Thanks for your participation!

The Preview Server is now closed. We hope you enjoyed having a chance to play the new Lockdown maps over the weekend! If you have any feedback, please post it under the related thread here in the Testing Feedback forum.

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 12:32

#30

Spicykingcool

Aww what why is it closed and

Aww what why is it closed and theres something else for the feedback why isnt there misson on the preview server and open it back up

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