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Owen-Lars
Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:11 am
#1
WHO IS TESTING: Our TC Names
Please feel free to add these names to your friends list and post yours below. Ill update this as much as i can.
Key: TC NAME (forum name)
- Thortac Balcor (Owen-Lars)
- Dariane Kamutsovy (Dariane)
- Okod Miehaid (OhGod3001)
- Kyru Miehaid (OhGod3001)
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Wufei (DarthMalek) -
WildBil Toomey (WildBil2Me) -
Dekas Olo (Nerfburger) -
Ken' (Almagil) -
Dekiion G'Dulth (AragornSoS) -
Kosh (Fatility) -
Kimi Raikkonen (frightwig) -
Calc (Calc) -
Kago (Kiryoku) -
Frederick Skinner (Fred_Skinner) -
Paks (Vorpaks) -
Zaw-Jinks (Lammergeier) -
Earache Farstarian(Aerec_Krouse) -
Eniha (JokitoRoyo) -
Langa Ron (LangaNor) -
Oosheo Infinity(Dark_0ne) -
Arkonni (LordArkon) -
Phat (PhatCohiba) -
Shubacca (ScoerFusou) -
Tarnak (Tarnak_Archvold) -
ILE (Caliet) -
Kai (KaiRaene) -
Lythender Nirou (Nemo) -
Still (Deadtech) - ive been talking to you for ages and didnt realise it was you dead lol -
Karimicus (Huntseeker) -
Pida (LastEE) -
Rye Ondarocks (Shilo2) -
Ranger Rey (RohmEnari) -
Morch (Eufack) -
RazzerKFG (KFGRazzer) -
Jaxon Stryker (StrykerX) -
D'nara Ci-iki (Bethya) -
Omithi Onicoad (Nastzguehl) -
Sikto Darksky (MercerStorm) -
Mophie (Duragoth) -
Aenedor Tru'shot (Aenedor) -
Oreet Lowca (Oreet) -
Agon Thalia (AgonThalia) -
Oppma (Rancorrider4)
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Introduction
Ok welcome to our testing thread, the idea of this is to focus our enegies and feedback in one or a collection of places so its easier for me and you to understand whats going on, what we have found out and i can relay this information to the reds.
Although ranger is not directly changed in the CU, the ranger template has been significantly changed to the point where many many ranger combinations need testing and the ranger viabiliity as a profession needs adressing. There are many questions, as im sure you have all been thinking about ever since the CU started, the time is now to start answering those questions and getting some top quality data to see where we are at.
3 sections to this thread:
Department Information
Core Issues
Feedback Threads
I will cover various points in each of these sections and will hopefully provide you with a hub of information so you know where to post your concerns and what major issues need adressing.
Department Information:
Ive decided to give each of the alpha testers who got back to me yesturday a department and its their responsibility to help my out by looking out for information, data and feedback realted to their specific department. Im taking a general and overviewing possition aswel as a mouthpiece to the devs by writing reports, gathering feedback and relaying it etc aswel as managing whatever issues you have.
Department heads are NOT required to only test their department, the heads are in place in a forum sense only, you can test whatever you want. The heads just have to keep an eye out for information and data related to their specific department and relay that info to me.
Ok so here are the 6 departments with their respective department heads:
Ranger Boss: ME 
Basically ill cover general issues and concerns, gather your feedback, write reports based on that, some proposals and cover all departments. The heads are in place so that i have a focused channel to get specific information from. I will be reading all the posts but i also want someone on each area so i can get a better overview as possible. Just come to me with any questions, worries and feedback/issues/bugs you have come across, ill be happy to help.
My Right Hand Man: Calc
Calc will help me get a clearer overview of the situation, basically commenting on whatever he wants and throwing me whatever info he sees as important. Thats how its been for a while, thats how it will be in this set up.
Ranger Interaction: WildBil2Me
Any issues with skill clashes or playtyle issues, any changes in play needed? Think fun factor and enjoyment and any problems that templates present.
Hunting Viability: Phenix
Specifically related to how well we can hunt. Aimed towards to the creature aspect, keep me up to date on hunting viability. Work closely with general department. This is a large area and will be need to be tested alot.
Ranger Viability: Vorpaks
Groups, solo, as a skill point investment. How viable is ranger in a general sense and as a profession?. Think group apeal, think solo vs group. Work with hunting department and consider; Is the profession fun?
Trapping: Nemo
This department is aimed towards sourcing issues related to trapping and trapping effectiveness. Work with other departments to discuss points.
Camo/Mask: Fred_Skinner
This department is related to how scouts and rangers avoid combat. Effectiveness, viability and usefullness are all areas that need exploring. Work with other departments as needed.
Skill Progression: WildBil2Me
This department focuses on the continual progress of ranger over the players development. Not only just ranger progression, but the template's progression, how easy is it to level? How does it feel when also leveling up another combat profession or support profession etc.
Duties:
Basically gather information related to your department and relay that info to me either by the email address i sent to you or by pm. You can also make and update a overview section in your department thread if you wish to highlight the main points. Its basically up to you how far you want to go, all i want is information related to each area to give me a better overview.
Testers:
If you have any queries, post them in the department they belong to or in the general thread if you can decide where they go or do not relate to any department and ill be covering that. Any questions you have about testing etc then pm me and ill sort you out.
Core Issues
This section will highlight a few core areas that need adressing. Those of you that havnt thought about testing much will find lots of ideas here where we need help.
Combat:
Combat is a massive part of ranger, most templates are master ranger/combat profession or a varient of that so we need to test how the ranger skills hold up in this type of template.
- Is ranger worth the skill points?
- Does ranger become a deadweight to your template when in combat?
- Can you perform your current ranger role post-cu?
- Is playing a ranger fun?
- What tactics to you utilise post-cu?
- Any problems with combat related ranger skills?
- Any conflicts in skills post CU?
Combat Avoidance:
This section covers aspects relating to traps from scout and mask/camo abilities
- How does camo/mask work post cu?
- How effective is camo/mask against creatures/npcs?
- Is it desired by groups?
- How is obtaining the ingreadients post cu?
- What benefits to combat does camo/mask bring?
- Any bugs/exploits/issues regarding camo?
Trapping:
Hmm do i realy need to explain this section?
- How effective are traps both in scout and in ranger post cu?
- Do they aid you in combat?
- How effective are they against creatures of varying levels?
- Any changes to traps?
- Any bugs/issues/exploits regard traps?
- Does trapping provide a fun and engaging set of abilities post cu?
Hunting:
This set of questions related to the hunting aspects of the ranger template
- How has your hunting been effected?
- Can you hunt post cu?
- How do you compare against dabblers?
- Can you take down the same beasts?
- Are there are paticularaly hard to obtain resources?
- Is it viable to be a professional hunter post cu?
- Are you attractive as a hunting guide to groups?
- How does trapping/tracking play into the hunting role post cu?
- What has been the impact on your harvest yeilds?
Feedback Threads:
Feedback threads are thread specific to a certain department in order to make it easier to seperate feedback which aids in the gaining a better overview. Each department head will hold a thread (or two) and this will help them gather inforation from these areas much better. The idea is to not only take from the feedback threads, but also from dev comments, general comments and live play.
Think of these threads as focus threads.
The threads are: (and will be linked to once they are up and running)
- General Issues
- Ranger Interaction
- Hunting Viability
- Ranger Viability
- Trapping
- Camo/Mask
- Skill Progression
I would like each department head to give a little introduction to each thread basically outlining what defines an issue in that department aswel as some core questions that need answering.
Ok, thats all for now and it covers where to post your feedback or testing data and gives some example questions that need answering. There are many more and dont feel you shouldnt test those just because they are not included here, test away and post either in the general feedback thread of the related department thread.
Remember: Dont hesitate to contact me via pm or post if you have any questions or issues you want to talk about.
Message Edited by Owen-Lars on 04-04-2005 05:41 PM
Dariane_Kamutsovy
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:03 pm
#3
Owen-Lars wrote:
WHO IS TESTING: Our TC Names
Please feel free to add these names to your friends list and post yours below. Ill update this as much as i can.
Key: TC NAME (forum name)
- Thortac Balcor (Owen-Lars)
* Dariane Kamutsovy (Dariane_Kamutsovy)
Will be concentrating on rifleman (since I can compare how it goes pre-cu/cu now, as I've been working onscout for about a week on the earlier TC), so Marksman x--x and Scout xxxx.
I will start on Tatooine (near Mos Espa [or Entha]) where the LoR Lodge was before on previous TC.
Same critters so I'll might compare them too.
If certain area's need more testing, feel free to send me a tell/email or in forum question.
Update: My TC version is up to date... Waiting for TC to come online...
Message Edited by Dariane_Kamutsovy on 03-31-2005 10:18 PM
Owen-Lars
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:11 pm
#4
Good good
Entha or Espa for me too i think, depends where everyone else wants to go. Cant always sort it out in RIN anyways
OhGod3001
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:19 pm
#5
Well hoping I get on I'll be;
Okod Miehaid (OhGod3001) - Probably rifleman/ranger here too (though I'll need to read through Ctrl+S before finalising)
Kyru Miehaid (OhGod3001) - Yes 2 chars, if it's full I'll go with Okod. If not Kyru will be looking at Medic/Doc with maybe some Pikeman.
Okod Miehaid (OhGod3001) - Probably rifleman/ranger here too (though I'll need to read through Ctrl+S before finalising)
Kyru Miehaid (OhGod3001) - Yes 2 chars, if it's full I'll go with Okod. If not Kyru will be looking at Medic/Doc with maybe some Pikeman.
DarthMalek
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:35 pm
#6
Wufei-TC Prime /Apsalus-TC5(DarthMalek)
i'll be testing melee as i'm a pikeman ill try to make to get together with other ranger testers if i can.
Message Edited by DarthMalek on 04-01-2005 05:01 AM
WildBil2Me
Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:42 pm
#7
I'll be testing as WildBil Toomey to keep tracking easy.
I'd have done WildBil2Me but no letters in game names I guess.
NerfBurger
Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:02 pm
#8
Dekas Olo (Nerfburger)
I will be testing the viability of a Ranger/Pistol combination.... among many other things
I would also like to offer my services to the dept. heads, I will help as much as anew dadwith a 5 week old can 
See you all on RIN!
Message Edited by NerfBurger on 03-31-2005 04:04 PM
lammergeier
Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:05 pm
#9
Dariane_Kamutsovy wrote:
Owen-Lars wrote:WHO IS TESTING: Our TC NamesPlease feel free to add these names to your friends list and post yours below. Ill update this as much as i can.Key: TC NAME (forum name)
- Thortac Balcor (Owen-Lars)
* Dariane Kamutsovy (Dariane_Kamutsovy)Will be concentrating on rifleman (since I can compare how it goes pre-cu/cu now, as I've been working on scout for about a week on the earlier TC), so Marksman x--x and Scout xxxx.I will start on Tatooine (near Mos Espa [or Entha]) where the LoR Lodge was before on previous TC.Same critters so I'll might compare them too.If certain area's need more testing, feel free to send me a tell/email or in forum question.Update: My TC version is up to date... Waiting for TC to come online...Message Edited by Dariane_Kamutsovy on 03-31-2005 10:18 PM
join us!
(see rifle forums)
Almagill
Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:02 pm
#12
IGN: ken'
Location: Espa
Profession: Scout! / Rifleman
Created chat channel: SWG.TC5.Chat.RIN
To join type: /chatr join SWG.TC5.Chat.RIN
Location: Espa
Profession: Scout! / Rifleman
Created chat channel: SWG.TC5.Chat.RIN
To join type: /chatr join SWG.TC5.Chat.RIN
KaiRaene
Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:20 pm
#13
I hope they are using the gear at Skywalker Ranch to run TC cause everybody and their grandmother from every server is gonna try and log in there.
Which means, me.. yes, I too will try and get in there as KaiRaene hopefully. I will be adding the RIN network first thing. Any particular spot you guys gonna try and congregate away from laggier areas? Say a remote corner or Rori or Talus?
Edit: Is this a copy to TC? Or are they creating a new TC server? If they are using the old TC copy I am Kaitan there. Either way I will be in RIN.
Which means, me.. yes, I too will try and get in there as KaiRaene hopefully. I will be adding the RIN network first thing. Any particular spot you guys gonna try and congregate away from laggier areas? Say a remote corner or Rori or Talus?
Edit: Is this a copy to TC? Or are they creating a new TC server? If they are using the old TC copy I am Kaitan there. Either way I will be in RIN.
Message Edited by KaiRaene on 03-31-2005 05:22 PM
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