Would you pre-purchase SOW now to be a part of the Beta team?

[tagTaken2]

Originally Posted by Feuerfalke

This is quite common, for modern games. BoP and X-plane did the same, BTW, so this is nothing new and fearsome, even in the flightsim-genre.

And RoF

[Chivas]

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.

[Aviar]

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.

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