valor 2,135 Share Posted August 27, 2015 In all honesty though, I'm glad that pre-alpha is around the corner to hopefully take the focus off how this forum operates and more onto the game. I look forward to the new discussion topics it will finally bring. Let's stay on topic of Pre-alpha and not try diverging into another forum debate? Albert Rock, JamesGoblin, Steven Yannic and 1 other 4 Crowfall Political Forum: Angry Crows | Crowns and Crows Podcast Link to post Share on other sites
Otto 176 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Let's stay on topic of Pre-alpha and not try diverging into another forum debate? Is he really? I thought he was saying it was nice to have some freshwater in the well since it has been dry for so long Albert Rock, JamesGoblin and Steven Yannic 3 "To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers". On 6/9/2015 at 3:44 PM, Tyrant said: Link to post Share on other sites
jtoddcoleman 9,153 ArtCraft Dev Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is it me or is the Crowfall Pre-Alpha announcement almost getting no media coverage and attention? Rather disappointing. We haven't done a press release, yet, only the founder's update. We will, very soon. Todd ACE piikaa, Caenth, Nazdar and 5 others 8 J Todd Coleman ArtCraft Entertainment, Inc. Follow us on Twitter @CrowfallGame | Like us on Facebook [Rules of Conduct] Link to post Share on other sites
Jah 7,852 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hunger Dome sounds like a great way to make this early testing fun. JamesGoblin, Kiro, Steven Yannic and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
jtoddcoleman 9,153 ArtCraft Dev Share Posted August 27, 2015 ESPECIALLY.... wait for it..... WITH FRIENDLY FIRE! I'm glad you asked. The answer is: No, not for this test. When we discussed our list of features, we decided that a matchmaking system for teams wasn't high enough priority at this point; it made more sense to use a simple randomizer and apply those engineering / UI / design cycles elsewhere. As a result, friendly fire is turned off, otherwise some people would decide it would be more fun to collaborate with their guildies and skew our data. We are asking you not to put your personal enjoyment (or ego) ahead of our test results. Now is not the time for testing the fences, because that's not where we put our focus. You'll have a chance to prove your superiority, I promise, but today is not that day. Help us by playing the test the way it is offered, so that day comes as soon as possible. Todd ACE mal, Darkboo, Steven Yannic and 11 others 14 J Todd Coleman ArtCraft Entertainment, Inc. Follow us on Twitter @CrowfallGame | Like us on Facebook [Rules of Conduct] Link to post Share on other sites
arkh 71 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Crowfall testing royale! 48 men enter 3 leave I remember us talking about a battle royale kind of campaign type and how the hunger would be perfect for it That other game was going to divide people up by time zones and limit them because they thought they were going to have so many testers, it never happened because people weren't use to real game testing. I see some of the same descriptions here when they talk about just how early this testing is going to be. I think the 25ish cap, whenever it gets turned on, is a great way to make sure everyone gets to experience the game but the downside is you don't find the people who are able to make the kind of serious commitment if unfortunately people stop showing up in the numbers that you need. There was an update awhile ago about testing and it talked about how there would be more of this internal phase filled with testing that people wouldn't want to be a part of because it's so boring in most people's eyes, well there are people who would help with that Coming back from work after a day of coding automated tests: real game tests are a gripe and no one wants to do it for free. Follow a scenario, find unexpected results, try to find a way to repeat, isolate the exact way to repeat it then open an issue for the devs. Go to next test. We'll just have the fun part in those 1 to 2 hours sessions and that's why they are logging everything so they can replay it to see what is happening. I just hope this logging will be available later on like the demo files from quake or shadowbane recordings which let us get some good video editing. Albert Rock, Steven Yannic, courant101 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Azeron 190 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Let the testing begin! Albert Rock and Steven Yannic 2 Link to post Share on other sites
freeze 3,759 Share Posted August 27, 2015 random teams and no FF... Let's call it the salt dome instead mal, warcrimes, Albert Rock and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites
mal 2,688 Share Posted August 27, 2015 random teams and no FF... Let's call it the salt dome instead Probably gonna get reallllly salty. Albert Rock and Steven Yannic 2 Link to post Share on other sites
piikaa 144 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Come on with the testing already!!!! Please give us something we can sink our teeth into. Steven Yannic, Jah, Agravenn and 3 others 6 Piikaa / Pkaoo Link to post Share on other sites
valor 2,135 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm glad you asked. The answer is: No, not for this test. When we discussed our list of features, we decided that a matchmaking system for teams wasn't high enough priority at this point; it made more sense to use a simple randomizer and apply those engineering / UI / design cycles elsewhere. As a result, friendly fire is turned off, otherwise some people would decide it would be more fun to collaborate with their guildies and skew our data. We are asking you not to put your personal enjoyment (or ego) ahead of our test results. Now is not the time for testing the fences, because that's not where we put our focus. You'll have a chance to prove your superiority, I promise, but today is not that day. Help us by playing the test the way it is offered, so that day comes as soon as possible. Todd ACE There is no "proving", just displaying, but that is neither here nor there. We paid to participate in testing Crowfall and that means we've agreed to help you research what works and doesn't. Of course we'll all as testers want to help you figure out what is best for CF, but we're still competitors at heart, so I'm sure there will be plenty of extra affairs. Albert Rock, piikaa and Steven Yannic 3 Crowfall Political Forum: Angry Crows | Crowns and Crows Podcast Link to post Share on other sites
Joyeuse 270 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hoping these tests go really well. Been patiently waiting to crush people on this game. Steven Yannic and Albert Rock 2 Formerly known as - AmazingTacoBurito Link to post Share on other sites
Waikikamukau 297 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Probably gonna get reallllly salty. Got my snacks ready! courant101, mythx, mal and 5 others 8 http://www.twitch.tv/Waikikamukau Yes, it's Why-Kick-Uh-Moo-Cow / Twitter: @TheMukau Link to post Share on other sites
mythx 1,042 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) H1z1 champ need to wait until alpha 2 - I might invite Aethos Arma pro. player to increase the overall skill level. And someone reversed into my car earlier today. Not my day to be honest - I hope it's soon weekend.. Edited August 27, 2015 by mythx Steven Yannic and Albert Rock 2 Crowfall Game Client: https://www.crowfall.com/en/client/ Link to post Share on other sites
fuey500 52 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Damn looks nice! Can't wait for the beta (since it was too much money for me to get into alpha and support you guys ;. Albert Rock, Steven Yannic and courant101 3 A ninja does not know how to fall. Link to post Share on other sites
warcrimes 502 Share Posted August 27, 2015 random teams and no FF... Let's call it the salt dome instead My go to excuse will always be that I got stuck with poorly made socksty teammates. Thanks, Freeze. You play like you steer your wheelchair through a blow tube. Steven Yannic, freeze and Albert Rock 3 Link to post Share on other sites
mythx 1,042 Share Posted August 27, 2015 You can carry your team Freeze! Steven Yannic and Albert Rock 2 Crowfall Game Client: https://www.crowfall.com/en/client/ Link to post Share on other sites
ZYBAK 3,785 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I really dislike only being able to play a certain amount of matches per test session. I completely understand limiting testing in general (for example only having the servers up for 2 hours). But limiting the amount you can test while the servers are up just reminds me of bandwidth caps and is just annoying. I'd rather have a server que or really any other method than just cutting people off. Steven Yannic and Albert Rock 2 SIGN UP HERE to get FREE Crowfall Beta Access + 5% OFF any Crowfall package! Join the other 100,000 people and subscribe to my YouTube channel Twitch Twitter Link to post Share on other sites
hamopeche 778 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I really dislike only being able to play a certain amount of matches per test session. I completely understand limiting testing in general (for example only having the servers up for 2 hours). But limiting the amount you can test while the servers are up just reminds me of bandwidth caps and is just annoying. I'd rather have a server que or really any other method than just cutting people off. queue entitlement Albert Rock, Steven Yannic and Adall 3 I mean, I'm assuming "fluffer" is just another pjorative term for carebears, whales, etc. Of course, I could be incorrect, but I doubt it. Link to post Share on other sites
ZYBAK 3,785 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Used to abbreviating queue to "que" from years of WoW arena. Made a bit of a mistake there. Guess you wouldn't know about those from all those years of writing absolutely flawless code lmao. Steven Yannic, Albert Rock and NoobByDesign 3 SIGN UP HERE to get FREE Crowfall Beta Access + 5% OFF any Crowfall package! Join the other 100,000 people and subscribe to my YouTube channel Twitch Twitter Link to post Share on other sites
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