Request for beta testers

[bovi]

We've had a couple of testers for a while, but it's back to the point where we need a few new testers. We need both general testing and a number of specific tests we need run. So, what would it take to be a beta tester for us?

• First, you'd need some time on your hands. Not loads of it, but that doesn't hurt either, but enough to get a good dose of testing done every couple of days maybe.
• New players to RTW need not put themselves up to this, and new players to EB probably shouldn't either, as we need people who have a basic understanding of the mod at least. Seeing lots of problems where there really aren't problems is a hassle for us to explain after all.
• Another thing that we would prefer is if we sort of know you already, at least a little bit from being around the fora. Our first beta test experience famously failed as one of the testers leaked the build directly to other mods, and we definitely want control over who the testers are and we'd feel better about it if we knew you a little, or you've had a track record posting here or at TWC. There are a lot of new things that are added in the new build, and we need people who are going to keep their mouths shut about the new features for sure. So for us to understand the chances for this, be ready to tell us a little bit about yourself also (not in the first post really, unless you think it helps you a lot given things like a college major in one of these areas the mod deals with or other skills in modding and such, but we'll ask you in follow up PM's if we are interested).
• Finally, being really really interested in the mod certainly helps. The beta testers have also been a big source of new EB members over the last couple of years, but that is not to be expected for sure. In each of our groups a couple of testers were so good at solving problems and finding bugs that we brought them onto the team just for that purpose - and most have since contributed in other areas too

We aren't sure how many folks we need, but I know there is a need right now. Who thinks they have what it takes?

[Ice]

Yeah sure, I'd like to help you guys test. I can usually spare a couple of hours every couple days or so.

Just give me a PM if you need any more information or would like to use me.

[Karo]

Man I would love to help played the mod for more than a year now. If you guys need my help, I'll make more time free during the week.

edit I've beta testyed for chivalry total war and sicilian vespers mod for MTWII so I've got some experince

[KuKulzA]

I think I do. Let me know if you guys wouldn't mind me being one of the beta testers.
of course I'll have to set my Sauromatae AAR aside for a bit, but I have 18 chapters I haven't typed up so I should probably stop laying and do some of the AAR before continuing anyhow... it's just been a great campaign with the goods, bads, and uglies - times when I wanna give up and times when I am happy... (thanks EB team for such a great mod so far)

so yeah, I'm free to beta test

[Bootsiuv]

I could beta-test, now that the busy season is over, I work when I want to. :)

[Warmaster Horus]

I'm free too. I'm starting school again tomorrow but I should be able to put in an hour every day, 3-4 on the week-end.
As for the rest, I've played RTW for a couple of years, all the major mods, but especially EB. I'm active enough here, and I definitely wouldn't leak EB.


There was a thread about this a few months back, and here's what I wrote then. It's much more in-depth.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

I'm willing to beta test the next version of EB.
I haven't done any real beta-testing before (I was supposed to be on the 77BC beta-test team, but I couldn't because of time-managing difficulties then), but I'm ready to do my best, and to play turn after turn of a Romani campaign to find every possible difficulty.

I can get an hour done each day, generally, two or three on wednesday and friday afternoons, and a day (at least) on the week-end, so time isn't necesarily an issue. I'd post if I wasn't able to report for a couple of days (or more).

I've been playing Rome for about a year and a half, and more seriously EB since Christmas. I play campaigns on VH/M, if that has any influence. If I found a problem, something I believed to be a bug of somekind, first I would check it hadn't been showed before. Of course, specific year CTDs would be examined before and I'd send a savegame to the man in charge of beta-testing.

I know I'd keep the secret of the new features, because I wouldn't want to be hated by the whole EB team (which I believe is already considerable) and be generally seen as a guy who can't be trusted in.

If you need anything more, just ask. I'm still a student, and am very interested in the period covered by EB. Also, I believe EB is close to perfection, so I'd do my best to help.

[Horst Nordfink]

I work 12 hour shifts, I've got hours and hours of time were I literally sit doing nothing. I could help!

PM me if you need any info.

[Intrepid Adventurer]

I study (history), so I can plan my time as I see fit. I'd love to help out! Been playing EB for some time, figure I can be of use.

And I can keep my mouth shut. (:

Edit: I should probably add that I have experience! I was a beta-tester for Lord of the Rings Online. Open beta, but still beta. Including reporting and discussing bugs.

[Thaatu]

Me! Me! Me!



Edit: I hope my thoroughly planned speech convinced you.

[mcantu]

I'd like to help. EB has been my obsession for the past 6 months and i'm pretty good with poking around the EDU. I also have BA in History and a pretty good amount of free time...

[Lowenklee]

I'd be glad to help out with beta testing.

I have a few good hours to spare on most days, a nice stable computer, and have been enjoying this mod since it's first public release...it would be my pleasure to help your group along in any way you might need.

[bovi]

A number of new testers have been selected. Unfortunately Lowenklee, Russia Almighty and Agua (by PM) came too late to be considered. All of you, do not hesitate to put yourself forward in a later call for testers .

[bovi]

...came too late to be considered. All of you, do not hesitate to put yourself forward in a later call for testers .

Oh dear, that came out all wrong. What I mean is, all of you are very welcome to answer any later call for testers. I wasn't intending to berate you for being slow!

[Bootsiuv]

Poo poo, maybe next time. :(

[Thaatu]

Poo poo, maybe next time. :(

Look at it this way:

Bootsiuv = Bactrian AAR
Bootsiuv as a beta tester = No Bactrian AAR

[Sassem]

A number of new testers have been selected(PM). All of you, do not hesitate to put yourself forward in a later call for testers .

Ok then... I will PM myself


when it's comes out

[Ice]

when it's comes out

It's already out.

I'm already beta testing 1.0

They released .9 months ago and are hiding it from the general public.

[Sassem]

It's already out.

I'm already beta testing 1.0

They released .9 months ago and are hiding it from the general public.

Well, there isn´t that much to see. Just the really nice....and the awesome...and dont forget the...!


(couldnt resist )

Hey Bovi this is my first BUG report

The so called BETA Testers are not function properly they keep on spamming/teasing on the forums instead of BETA Testing