Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 4, 2000 Share Posted July 4, 2000 You will find, as I have found that there are always more designers than testers. Testing scenarios requires a special kind of guy. I compare him to the lineman on a football team. He does the dirty work and the quarterback gets the headlines. So testers are a special breed, and essential to a successful scenario. I thank God for every tester on the CM team. Those are the guys who really make it happen! May I make a suggestion to all of you seeking testers? Do some testing for someone else. Trade off. "I'll test yours, you test mine." Get your hands dirty. Testing is a great experience. You learn from it. During my time here at CM leading the Design Test team, I tested scenarios too. I made sure that for every scenario I designed, I tested two. Some of the other designers did the same (Not all, I fear!). But the ones that did ended up doing better on their own scenarios by the learning process. It works better that way. So find someone on this forum who is looking for testers. Write him. Agree to swap scenarios and test for one another. You might get some good results and it will be a most rewarding experience. By seeing how to improve another's scenarios, you'll learn more about improving your own. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ACTOR Posted July 4, 2000 Share Posted July 4, 2000 Wild Bill I will gladly test any and all scenarios you send my way. I guess that makes me a rare breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 4, 2000 Author Share Posted July 4, 2000 Not rare, Actor, but Special, yes! Thank you. Watch your mailbox. On the way. And if you got one, I'll test yours ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcarey Posted July 4, 2000 Share Posted July 4, 2000 I'll test scenarios too, and I have one OP to release for testing soon too! - Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 4, 2000 Share Posted July 4, 2000 I'll gladly test as well. I also have a few scenarios in the works that will need testing shortly. ------------------ "It's a hardball world son. We've got to keep our heads until this peace craze blows over." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 4, 2000 Author Share Posted July 4, 2000 Gentlemen, I thank you. I'll be writing you shortly, after I shoot my firecrackers If I can be of help, I certainly will. Do just what I can. Thanks. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted July 5, 2000 Share Posted July 5, 2000 Although not a frequent talker - I do play my fair share of games - so if you need another tester Wild Bill, send some my way. I on the other hand, may be a bit slower in sending you some testers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 5, 2000 Author Share Posted July 5, 2000 Slow is better than not at all Stefan. I'll keep your name and E-Mail address handy. I hope to send out one to you fellas this weekend. Thank you very much to all of you. It is appreciated... ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patboivin Posted July 6, 2000 Share Posted July 6, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stefan: Although not a frequent talker - I do play my fair share of games - so if you need another tester Wild Bill, send some my way. I on the other hand, may be a bit slower in sending you some testers... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I think not! Stefan keeps bugging me about PBEM files, the most common e-mail I get from him is (capitalization is his): WHERE ARE MY FILES?? Sheesh. Wild Wild Bill, you can throw all you want at him, he spends his whole days on the computer. He is a good player too, we reached a stalemate in VoT and CE in the demo. He got his copy of the game today, so I guess I won't be getting MY PBEM files as often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 6, 2000 Author Share Posted July 6, 2000 Nice recommendation, Pat. I'm getting ready to put him to the test Ready, Stefan? ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seimerst Posted July 6, 2000 Share Posted July 6, 2000 I'd be pleased to test any and all scenarios. E-mail: 72053.726@compuserve.com <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wild Bill Wilder: Nice recommendation, Pat. I'm getting ready to put him to the test Ready, Stefan? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 6, 2000 Author Share Posted July 6, 2000 On the list, Seimerst! Some notes coming tomorrow...WB ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusOHGamer Posted July 6, 2000 Share Posted July 6, 2000 I'm old AND slow, but I'd love to do some testing for ya! I work in the IT world so I do know a little about testing. Thanks. COG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 6, 2000 Author Share Posted July 6, 2000 That is okay, I am older and slower than you, I am sure, so we should work well together. I'll drop you a line. I appreciate the offer... ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted July 6, 2000 Share Posted July 6, 2000 Wild Bill - I am ready Pat is a bit extreme but I do like to shake him up a bit and pester him about PBEMs. Now on CE and VoT, My analysis of the situation is quite different. Stalemate....not! Lets just say, I am taking him apart, unit by unit ------------------ No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freyland Posted July 7, 2000 Share Posted July 7, 2000 WildBill Wouldn't you like to have a doctor "treat" your scenarios? doctorjon@juno.com Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 7, 2000 Author Share Posted July 7, 2000 Hey Doc! No surgery, please I have a strong aversion to blades I'll be writing you in just a moment. Thanks for the offer...WB ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted July 7, 2000 Share Posted July 7, 2000 I'd love to be a tester. Send scenarios my way, folks. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 7, 2000 Author Share Posted July 7, 2000 Okay guys. I have enough now for the testing group. Thank you for your responses. I am more than impressed. Lots of willing hands for hard work. Thank you...WB ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squadleader Posted July 8, 2000 Share Posted July 8, 2000 OH NO I have missed out I would also love to help test. but looks like i am to late squadleader@inet.net.nz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Wilder Posted July 8, 2000 Author Share Posted July 8, 2000 Not at all, SL. If you and Franko are still willing victims, drop me a line at my E-Mail address. I can find punishment for the both of you billw@thegamers.net Let me know. I got one ready for you...You too, Franko!... ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester/Designer Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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