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Thread: SandBox Server
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Agent001
Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:37 pm
#1
What the heck is that?
The combat balance sandbox is a closed server where the correspondents and the devs will be testing the changes to the combat balance. It will be a very very closed beta. At this time I do not have the timeframe, but my best guess is approximately 1-2 months from now.
What does that have to do with me?
Well, TH wrote: "we are also going to add the correspondents Top 5 picks from each profession to also come on to the sandbox server and take part in the testing."So I get to pick 5 of you to help us test the combat balance changes.
What can I expect?
First, let me dispel any myths. This is not a perk, this is a job. You have to take direction, and spend a lot of time doing boring "grunt work". It's not glamourous. You have to be dedicated and committed. Expect to spend a lot of time repetatively testing certain weapon combinations, in either PvP or PvE, and to spend even more time giving feedback and discussing the changes. Expect it to take up the majority of your allotted gaming time,and to take priority over logging in to your regular server. I am trying to get more specific details about what exactly is expected from testers.
Am I a good candidate?
At this point, I don't have the exact criteria that the devs want, but we should get the ball rolling on who is interested so in case I'm called upon to make a quick decision, I have a list of people who are interested, and who would do a good job. So before you apply, ask yourself the following:
Do I have the time to test this?
This may be harsh, but because this is a small selected group, we need testers who will dependably logon every day. If you can't do that, you need to leave the spot open for someone who can. The sandbox will take priority over your normal gaming, including restocking vendors, playing with friends and what not. You can of course work around real-life priorities. Now, I say that you need the ability to clear your schedule. If your job is 60 hours a week, if you can only sneak online for 2 hours a night in any case, if workload has a tendency to bloom at inconvenient times, this job is not for you.
Do I have the patience to give feedback?
As a correspondent, I can say that you will probably spend twice as long giving feedback and writing up your findings as you are actually online testing. It's not glamourous, expect to feel like a glorified secretary.
Do I have the ability to take direction?
This testing is not a game where you run off and do whatever you want. You're not going to be able to focus on going cool places, getting loot, or making money. The devs want you to test aspect X, you test aspect X. If it's boring, too bad. If you have to do it 50 times, that's life.
Do I have experience testing?
If you already play on TestCenter or have previously been involved in beta testing, then you know what to expect, and what is expected of you. It's not required, but it is helpful.
Do I have combat experience?
Sorry folks, this is the combat balance, not the crafting balance. We're not going to be crafting (well, probably not), we're going to be whacking each other with sticks. If you have no experience with combat, you won't be useful to the devs.
How do I apply?
Please send mea PM with:
1. Your station name if different from your handle (no passwords, please)
2. Why you want to test in the sandbox, and why you feel you would be good at it. Please include the answers to the questions listed above. Thanks
Message Edited by Agent001 on 08-17-2004 05:40 PM
mahir
Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:42 pm
#2
1st... OMG i'm likea PS troll 
Question. PM in game or on forums?b/c your asking for station name and posted it on forums
/edited in 1st
Message Edited by mahir on 08-17-2004 07:44 PM
MagenShae
Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:02 pm
#5
NJ62 wrote:
Your correspondent is a dirty, stinky thief!
Yeah.. but we've found with a lil vicks vapo-rub under your nose.. he's notthat bad 
Agent001
Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:42 pm
#6
NJ62 wrote:
Your correspondent is a dirty, stinky thief!
damn straight
JediMelvis137
Tue Aug 17, 2004 6:05 pm
#7
Yes. But who did YOU steal it from...lol
NJ62 wrote:
Your correspondent is a dirty, stinky thief!
NJ62
Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:28 pm
#8
They ALL stole it from ME! Arrgh! And then they have the nerve to repudiate the Hawtpants.
EsroFelstar
Tue Aug 17, 2004 9:05 pm
#10
sent you a PM. I really hope this works cause I have been waiting for the combat balance since I was a wee newbie.
Agent001 wrote:
What the heck is that?
The combat balance sandbox is a closed server where the correspondents and the devs will be testing the changes to the combat balance. It will be a very very closed beta. At this time I do not have the timeframe, but my best guess is approximately 1-2 months from now.
What does that have to do with me?
Well, TH wrote: "we are also going to add the correspondents Top 5 picks from each profession to also come on to the sandbox server and take part in the testing."So I get to pick 5 of you to help us test the combat balance changes.
What can I expect?
First, let me dispel any myths. This is not a perk, this is a job. You have to take direction, and spend a lot of time doing boring "grunt work". It's not glamourous. You have to be dedicated and committed. Expect to spend a lot of time repetatively testing certain weapon combinations, in either PvP or PvE, and to spend even more time giving feedback and discussing the changes. Expect it to take up the majority of your allotted gaming time,and to take priority over logging in to your regular server. I am trying to get more specific details about what exactly is expected from testers.
Am I a good candidate?
At this point, I don't have the exact criteria that the devs want, but we should get the ball rolling on who is interested so in case I'm called upon to make a quick decision, I have a list of people who are interested, and who would do a good job. So before you apply, ask yourself the following:
Do I have the time to test this?
This may be harsh, but because this is a small selected group, we need testers who will dependably logon every day. If you can't do that, you need to leave the spot open for someone who can. The sandbox will take priority over your normal gaming, including restocking vendors, playing with friends and what not. You can of course work around real-life priorities. Now, I say that you need the ability to clear your schedule. If your job is 60 hours a week, if you can only sneak online for 2 hours a night in any case, if workload has a tendency to bloom at inconvenient times, this job is not for you.
Do I have the patience to give feedback?
As a correspondent, I can say that you will probably spend twice as long giving feedback and writing up your findings as you are actually online testing. It's not glamourous, expect to feel like a glorified secretary.
Do I have the ability to take direction?
This testing is not a game where you run off and do whatever you want. You're not going to be able to focus on going cool places, getting loot, or making money. The devs want you to test aspect X, you test aspect X. If it's boring, too bad. If you have to do it 50 times, that's life.
Do I have experience testing?
If you already play on TestCenter or have previously been involved in beta testing, then you know what to expect, and what is expected of you. It's not required, but it is helpful.
Do I have combat experience?
Sorry folks, this is the combat balance, not the crafting balance. We're not going to be crafting (well, probably not), we're going to be whacking each other with sticks. If you have no experience with combat, you won't be useful to the devs.
How do I apply?
Please send mea PM with:
1. Your station name if different from your handle (no passwords, please)
2. Why you want to test in the sandbox, and why you feel you would be good at it. Please include the answers to the questions listed above. Thanks
Message Edited by Agent001 on 08-17-2004 05:40 PM
Pahdbacca
Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:10 pm
#11
Texxie's TrollSlayersVs Agent's Angels of Mercy!!!!
/sharpens his hypodermic and cracks his knuckles
MasterNerfSlayer
Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:46 pm
#12
Just a note that I'll be looking here for people to drag in also, seeing the medic forum is such a busy place.
taloncard
Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:52 pm
#13
*holding breath for creation of "sandbox"*
*Passing out*
Nuff said
I will see this reposted in 2005 when they get around to it, remember TH said himself this will be after JTL which is supposed to go through 2 months beta testing so if it were to start in september it wouldn't go live till november, then they start work on the combat revamp.
I am not a pessimest just a realist.
*Passing out*
Nuff said
I will see this reposted in 2005 when they get around to it, remember TH said himself this will be after JTL which is supposed to go through 2 months beta testing so if it were to start in september it wouldn't go live till november, then they start work on the combat revamp.
I am not a pessimest just a realist.
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