SEV Betatest... - Page 5

zircher · #41 March 15th, 2005, 12:23 PM

Filling out your beta form is an interesting exercise in psychology. :-)

Based on that little snippet of data and random chance, you really have to be able to sell yourself to MM and present a solid pitch.

I gambled on the rant and included related data about my skills as a professional programmer, software tester, and hobby 3D modeller. I triple checked the form for spelling and grammer errors to show that I was an effective communicator. I even mentioned that I was going on vacation April 1st for a fortnight and that I was enough of a gamer geek that I could spend 40-60 hours beta testing a product. It's just fortunate that my wife is flying to Michigan for a visit at that time. Perhaps the fates are smiling on me?
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David E. Gervais · #42 March 15th, 2005, 12:24 PM

Post counts will have little or no bearing on the choice for beta slots. Everyone has prety much an equal chance of catching Aaron's eye.

FYI: Even the 'old regulars' need to send in an application before they can be considered for a beta slot. Also, wanting to be in the beta is never enough, it is where things begin though.

Things to note,..

How usefull will a beta tester be if he can only spend 5 hours a week testing?

While high end 'Bleeding-edge' super systems are good, the beta needs a large variety of systems. In fact having 10 identical systems will make the choice harder for Aaron. The form asks for System specs, but if you have more than one system, please feel free to list them both (just add the required lines to the form.)

Having a Fan site is a definate 'plus' but I'll remind you that there are many fan sites out there that are still 'online' but have not been updated in months or years.

Previous Beta testing is also considered a 'plus' and this experience is not limited to having beta tested any of MM's other games. (Have you played 10000 PBW games over the years? that might be worth mentionning on your beta application.

'Mod' experience is another 'Plus', having modded SE4 or SF will definately add to your 'beta value'.

Bottom line is Aaron will need a variety of systems, a variety of players Both verteran and novice, and probably most important,.. people with the time to dedicate to the beta process. The more time the testers can apply to the beta the faster development will go.

But all this means nothing if you don't take the time to fill out the beta application form and send it in. So, hop to it people, get your forms in.

Cheers!

Strategia_In_Ultima · #43 March 15th, 2005, 12:26 PM

When will the lottery end? And where/how will the beta testers be notified?

Slick · #44 March 15th, 2005, 12:27 PM

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... I triple checked the form for spelling and grammer errors ...

LOL! Sorry, I couldn't resist.

NullAshton · #45 March 15th, 2005, 12:29 PM

Must be in beta...

Strategia_In_Ultima · #46 March 15th, 2005, 12:52 PM

Must..... have..... beta..... testing..... position..... otherwise..... will..... go..... mad..... and..... with..... combined..... might..... multiple..... universes..... Hiigaran..... fleet..... not..... good..... if..... go..... mad.....

NullAshton · #47 March 15th, 2005, 12:56 PM

If I don't get beta, I'll take my P-Blaster's and vape Malfador.

David E. Gervais · #48 March 15th, 2005, 12:57 PM

Yo! Joint, go to the MM website, all the info is there, Applications will be taken up to the end of march.

You will be notified by e-mail, that's why one of the questions is "What's your e-mail address"

Cheers!

NullAshton · #49 March 15th, 2005, 12:58 PM

YOU WILL GIVE ME BETA!

Instar · #50 March 15th, 2005, 01:06 PM

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zircher said:
Filling out your beta form is an interesting exercise in psychology. :-)

Based on that little snippet of data and random chance, you really have to be able to sell yourself to MM and present a solid pitch.

I gambled on the rant and included related data about my skills as a professional programmer, software tester, and hobby 3D modeller. I triple checked the form for spelling and grammer errors to show that I was an effective communicator. I even mentioned that I was going on vacation April 1st for a fortnight and that I was enough of a gamer geek that I could spend 40-60 hours beta testing a product. It's just fortunate that my wife is flying to Michigan for a visit at that time. Perhaps the fates are smiling on me?
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TAZ

What kind of errors? Spelling errors you say?

Yeah, Aaron is looking for a variety of systems, and people with a variety of experience too.
Hey David, do you think we should have included nongame related testing on the application? Like I said, I'm a professional software developer and I make my own test plans and test my own software, as well as other testing roles.