Guest Big Time Software Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Yup, the time is finally here when we say "BETA" instead of "ALPHA". To some companies the difference is marketing lingo only, but to us it is a very real step forward. OK, the first thing on people's minds is probably the tester end of things. All we have to say is that there were FAR too many good, qualified, loyal people to include everyone. Our first list looked like a Who's Who of this BBS, but there were simply way too many names on there, so we had to whittle it down to a productive number of testers and scenario gurus. Thus many people that we wanted to include were cut from the list. Too many testers is a VERY bad thing, making a small team in everybody's best interest. If you have not already been contacted by us, you aren't in the First Wave for sure. We haven't completely sorted out the Second and Third Waves (we need to see how the First does before we do that), so there is still a slim chance that you might be included. No, we aren't going to say who is on either list until we call for them, so don't ask Anyhoo, we continue forward! Steve P.S. Beta testers will initially be gagged, but that will change after the Beta Demo is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Strategic AI. YES !!! ------------------ ___________ Fionn Kelly Manager of Historical Research, The Gamers Net - Gaming for Gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 CM would be one cool game to test, but I didn't even bother applying for a tester slot, as I was already quite busy testing the greatest Star Trek game ever released on the PC (Star Trek: Starfleet Command, for the uninitiated ). Oh well, just bad timing I guess. But I'm sure BTS has a great bunch of WW II nuts to test CM out with. I'm confident the game is in good hands. [This message has been edited by Lee (edited 09-16-99).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Balaban Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 My hope and dreams of a computer game that will set the trend for other manufactures to design in a similar fashion. Battlefront.com will lead the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guachi Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 And there was much rejoicing! Probably even more so if you happen to be a beta tester. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beman Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Were we supposed to apply for a shot as a beta tester, or did BTS just scan through the members of the forum and their friends? If it turns out I missed a shot, I'll be ticked. How long after next Monday will the public beta test be out? Soon? Sooner? DjB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof4 Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Three Cheers for Charles, Steve, and all the Beta Testers. HIP, HIP, HURRAH! HIP, HIP, HURRAH! HIP, HIP, HURRAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolColJ Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 I'd rather not BETA test - it would spoil the game for me I think.....its like knowing what your presents are before you open them CCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risc Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Alright !!! now excuse me I gotta go clean up my Tiger ...Hell come to think of it I might as well change the oil Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTRock Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 SGT. ROCK SHOUTS: EASYS' STILL HERE!,EASYS' STILL HERE! NOW GET YOUR ASSES OVER THAT RIDGE AND GET TESTING! GO!-GO!-GO! (FIRES A ROUND IN THE AIR) Settles Back Slumping in the trench: I love those Sons of Bitches, Give'm hell guys make us proud! ------------------ Sgt. Rock Says " War is Hell, but games are fun " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Hehe, funny stuff there Sarge Beta Testers came from one of three places: Previous BTS testers People involved with certain orgs (like TGN) that are not only going to test, but do things like scenarios and support stuff. People from this BBS, much to their surprise Although many, many people sent in emails asking to be testers, I am not sure if more than one or two got into the 2nd or 3rd Waves. None got into the first. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixman Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 I really did not pray to make this beta team -- honest. I am glad to hear you guys have reached this stage. I will be glad to assist on stages 2 and 3 if you think I can help. If Mikester made the team, please do not ever tell me. It would simply be too much to bear!! Salute, Pixman ------------------ The enchanter may confuse the outcome, but the effort remains sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Oberst Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 Beta? Did I hear Beta? You really said Beta? OH BABY! Beta! Bay-Ta! Baay-Ta! Baaaaay-Taaaa! (lower your voice for the next set) Baaaaaay-Taaahhh! BaaaaaTa! Baaaayyyyyyytaaaaaah! Yowzah! BetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBeta!(you gotta say this part really fast) Sorry for those of you visually impaired. You obviously can't see my little happy dance that is going on at the moment... [This message has been edited by Herr Oberst (edited 09-16-99).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lokesa Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 WOW it's finally happening I guess the beta demo is almost upon us well. Looking forward to meeting all of you on the field of CM (just dont take advantage of me after La maudite) BTW Thomas, I found a great ale made here in San Diego called "ale smith" A bit expensive $9.99 for a large bottle compared to $5.69 for the unibroue beers but it's really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtiger Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 BTS, You guys are awesome! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Meier Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 Steve, So how long do you think the beta test will go? I keep hearing the alpha is extremely strong from a gameplay point of view, thus the beta will be a platform (hardware) test more than anything; therefore I would expect that you are not expecting any 6 month show stoppers to creep up right? I realize there are a ton of variables, but you have been in the business long enough to have a good feeling about the product as a whole, so I won't accept "Uhh, I don't know..." I am just asking for your gut feeling. PS. If it helps, I have a hard time determining how long it takes to do my projects in my industry; so I won't come back later and said "You only said it would take 4 weeks" after it takes 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 Ron, Really hard to say. We are planning on seeing how the first two weeks goes before we make that call. However, the core of the game is practically release quality now. Lots of stuff needs to be added to make it a full product (network stuff, the rest of the models, tweaks, final graphics, etc.) but we don't expect any surprises that would prevent a Fall release. Of course, we won't release it until it is truly ready. Our testers are going to be a part of that decision. If they say NO, it won't go out. But we don't expect that there will be disagreement on such a call. We aren't interested in having a buggy, incomplete game go out the door. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTRock Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 Any Idea of how large the Beta Demo will be to download?? Steve, Fionn? Bigtime? ------------------ Sgt. Rock Says " War is Hell, but games are fun " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Meier Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 Steve, Thanks, that was a fair answer for an unfair question. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 Pixman, For better, or for worse, Pixy old boy, I didn't make it. So not to worry. I've probably made too big a pain in the a** of myself to be considered for such testing. Even though I sent an email to Charles signing up for such duty eons ago (actually very shortly after what was then Computer SL, now CM, was first shown over at the old BTS webpage and this discussion board didn't even exist). Anyway, I'm sure they've picked the folks that they felt could best do the job. Besides, Steve/Charles probably couldn't handle a "diatribe" bug report on every last little thing anyways. Mike D aka Mikester "A fools wisdom knows no bounds other than the infinite space between his ears." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 Not to worry Mike, the list of who we didn't pick is about 10 times longer than the one of people picked. Trust me, it wasn't easy to get that list down to a number we could handle. Heck, I am STILL getting a couple of emails a day from people trying to get onto the testing team Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 Steve, Not to worry, I didn't expect to get in. I'm actually surprised that the list of those that didn't get in isn't 100 times longer than the one of those that did. I'll simply be happy to see the Beta demo come out sometime soon followed by the actual game. Mike D aka Mikester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof4 Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 Will we be able to play the beta demo until the real demo comes out or will it "expire" after a certain date? Either way, it can't be soon enough to satisfy me. fo4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlaster Posted September 19, 1999 Share Posted September 19, 1999 How long now until the beta demo is available to the public? I recall you guys saying end of september (that was last month). Is this still going to happen? Eagerly awaiting... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 19, 1999 Share Posted September 19, 1999 Hi Tom, Yes, it is still our goal. It will be darned close, but we shouldn't miss by a week at worst. We could make the demo any time in theory, but we really want our First Wave of Beta testers to give it a really good shakedown first. We also have to come up with two interesting scenarios for you guys. We are planning on one attack scenario for each side to play. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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