The original IL-2 beta test had very little whining from the testers, in-fact there were very few bugs. Most of the bugs were problems with beta tester systems, not code problems.

The ONLY possible problem with the open beta test is someone giving the code away. Although if I remember correctly some of the code was held back in the original beta test. I'm sure the developer would have some sort of copy protection if they did decided to hold an open beta test. Its just too risky otherwise. There are too many people in the world who could care less, and have little understanding or consideration for the consequences of their actions.

I have read most of this thread and it seems to me that a number of people have the wrong impression concerning this issue. I blame myself because of the title I put on the heading.


***The people pre-purchasing A-10 Warthog will NOT be a part of the official Beta team. They are simply getting access to the latest Beta version(s) as a sort of 'gift', for pre-purchasing.***


Along with the Beta version, buyers will receive access to a closed Beta forum. In this way, IF THEY SO DESIRE, they can participate in the development process. Participation is completely voluntary.

For instance, let's say you pre-purchase the game and start playing the Beta version. If you come across a possible bug, gameplay issue, hardware conflict, etc., you can post the information on the closed Beta forum. There you go....now you are contributing to the game's development. However, as I mentioned earlier, your participation is COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY.

Basically, as a pre-purchaser of the game, you are receiving the latest Beta version(s) as a 'gift'. Nobody is under any obligation to be a Beta tester. However, there is always the option to contribute to the game's development via the Beta forum.

I hope that clears things up a bit. All of this seems to be quite obvious if you investigate the link in my original post.

Aviar

I wonder how high the bids would go on EBAY to get the beta. hahahah

I voted yes. The journey is just as interesting as the destination.

You guys are are aware we are already accompany the development of SoW?
Well you'd have to read Oleg's posts first.

On another note: What do expect to see/hear/learn?

Everyone who was ever involved in development of software can tell you that's is very boring and complex experience - at least for a non-programmer.

A few years ago, we developed our own ERP, I designed the GUI(with paper and pen), and told my bros in law, who programmed it, what features I want.

That was freakin' hell!
He could talk for hours about the code, database and other crap I did know nothing and didn't even want to now about.
Just boring nerd explanations about stuff I didn't understand.

So, unless you're programmer yourself you can't be of much help, other that finding a glitch, like the transparent wing at 3 o'clock IL2, here and there.

Far more interesting for Oleg would be if anyone manages to crash the game - but a bunch of betatesters can't do that, because they already have experience.
What you need are outsiders who try something nobody thought ppl could try that.
This kind of bug always appears after release. ;)

Hehe, yeah I know a few programmers like that. So I never talk with them about computers anymore :)

If bugtesting is more than observation, problem replication and recording and I'd really have to dig into the intestines of the product, it's not for me. I dislike looking up memory adresses, browsing the registry, looking for library dependencies or clashes, locked files or memory leaks and overall filling my brain with stuff I'll never use again.

If you build something that is idiot proof, life will provide a bigger idiot.

No need, he has my e-mail

in a heartbeat. but it so vanishingly unlikely to happen.

He sure would want to have phil on the boat just to fix the clouds.


:grin:

no, just kidding.

wow that's great! keep checking your mail
you would be indispensable for getting the grass, clouds, trees, leaves, uniforms, aircraft, and ground vehicles, spot on :cool: