Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution?

netburnr

Let me preface this poll by saying, don't simply pick the early option so you can play sooner. Think about what would be best for the game.

Early Beta - Get the basic game nailed down, but test features and ideas with the beta testers and have them involved in the implementation of most of the game features.

Mid Beta - Game Basics, major features implemented. Ship Balancing, Economy systems and balancing will need to be done with the beta tester's feedback. Test some minor features to see if they are viable or able to be implemented correctly before launch.

Late Beta - Everything is mostly done. Simple ship balancing, bug testing, load testing.

Eraser55

no beta would be best, release now..

seriously, betas screw many games.. how many singleplayer games got bad rep before release?

Lordopic

Early Beta = OMG what have they done we have time to change it back to what it should be ….

Mid Beta = OMG what have they done we don’t have much time to back to what it should be ….

Late Beta = OMG what have they done …Eve anyone?

Sarcasm aside can I have some pie please, Ill take Beta when ND are ready to let us in

Scorch

Jumpgate Classic we did EARLY beta.

We let people in when it was just a tech demo. However, the plan is to let people in once we think what is there is great. I promise we will still have time to take in feedback and make the appropriate changes. We will not launch this game until it is ready. Evolution will be the best space game ever made or I will die trying...

Diver012

Thats it! I cant stand it any more. I cant wait until its released! Someone freeze me until its released!!!

project3wc

lol that'd be nice.

i voted mid beta, that way the devs have time to implement and test new ideas. maybe just let in a small portion of applicants both classic players and those that have never played Jumpgate at all before then later on let the rest in during late Beta.

Tstrike3

I like mid beta... Scorch and folks have put a TON of Intellectual Property into Jumpgate Evolution and I am confident that got a sizzler on their hands....

With that said.... ummm are we there yet?

Tritian

I say that PUBLIC beta should be late.

PRIVATE beta for just the Jumpgate-fanboys (anyone with an active account) should be early-mid. Let *us* in. Not *them* :P

That way you avoid people going 'OMG THIS GAME SUX0RS' because we already know what to expect and don't mind if it's not entirely playable.

Tim

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Originally Posted by Tritian

I say that PUBLIC beta should be late.

PRIVATE beta for just the Jumpgate-fanboys (anyone with an active account) should be early-mid. Let *us* in. Not *them* :P

That way you avoid people going 'OMG THIS GAME SUX0RS' because we already know what to expect and don't mind if it's not entirely playable.

Heh, i suspect most of the suxor criers will be current/ex Jumpgate Classic folks. Just look at any thread in any suggestion forum. Everybody already knows just how everything should work, and damned if anybody will change opinions.

If there is one thing we are good at, it's whining.

Not that I don't think we will be fine beta testers, but no more or less fine than anybody else. The game is made for everybody, so i bet everybody gets a very similar shot at beta testing.

Tritian

I have to disagree. i think we are far better beta testers then the 'average jo' coming off the street, for several reasons.

1) We have been dealing with the Jumpgate universe for many years. Our experience as to what did and didn't work in Jumpgate is very important.
2) We have prior experience beta testing ND products.
3) Our knowledge of proper balance between the ships and gear in the Jumpgate physics engine is vitally important.
4) Many of us are armed and highly fanatical. =)

project3wc

its always a good idea to bring new people in just to get ideas from both sides. you do have some good reasons tho specially that last one.

Golgath

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Evolution will be the best space game ever made or I will die trying...

and thats why i love (in the manly non-gay way) scorch too

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View Poll Results: When should Beta be started for Jumpgate Evolution's development
Early Beta	11	22.92%
Mid Beta	16	33.33%
Late Beta	8	16.67%
Who cares, give me some pie	13	27.08%
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	Eraser55 Member Pilot Name: Eraser55 Faction: Hyperial Joystick: I hate Tigerwoods Join Date: May 2005 Location: HP SUxland.. Posts: 774 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTW/F/M Award(s): 1	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? no beta would be best, release now.. seriously, betas screw many games.. how many singleplayer games got bad rep before release?
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	Lordopic Member Faction: non-aligned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: over the hills and far away Posts: 882 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? Early Beta = OMG what have they done we have time to change it back to what it should be …. Mid Beta = OMG what have they done we don’t have much time to back to what it should be …. Late Beta = OMG what have they done …Eve anyone? Sarcasm aside can I have some pie please, Ill take Beta when ND are ready to let us in


	Scorch Jumpgate Developer Pilot Name: GM_Scorch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 141 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? Jumpgate Classic we did EARLY beta. We let people in when it was just a tech demo. However, the plan is to let people in once we think what is there is great. I promise we will still have time to take in feedback and make the appropriate changes. We will not launch this game until it is ready. Evolution will be the best space game ever made or I will die trying...


	Diver012 Moderator Pilot Name: Diver012 Faction: non-aligned Joystick: Cyborg Evo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ocean Isle Beach Posts: 291 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? Thats it! I cant stand it any more. I cant wait until its released! Someone freeze me until its released!!!


	project3wc Member Pilot Name: Celphir,Project Faction: Octavius Joystick: Saitek X52 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 282 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? lol that'd be nice. i voted mid beta, that way the devs have time to implement and test new ideas. maybe just let in a small portion of applicants both classic players and those that have never played Jumpgate at all before then later on let the rest in during late Beta.


	Tstrike3 General Shlonk Pilot Name: Tstrike3 Faction: non-aligned Joystick: None Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Galveston Posts: 402 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? I like mid beta... Scorch and folks have put a TON of Intellectual Property into Jumpgate Evolution and I am confident that got a sizzler on their hands.... With that said.... ummm are we there yet?


	Tritian Member Pilot Name: Tritian Faction: Pirate Joystick: Mouse Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind you. Posts: 852 Nominated 3 Times in 1 Post TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Beta: What would be best for Jumpgate Evolution? I say that PUBLIC beta should be late. PRIVATE beta for just the Jumpgate-fanboys (anyone with an active account) should be early-mid. Let us in. Not them :P That way you avoid people going 'OMG THIS GAME SUX0RS' because we already know what to expect and don't mind if it's not entirely playable.