Beta call for "Where the rivers meet"
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written Wednesday, April 19 2006 05:40
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Master
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written Wednesday, April 19 2006 05:51
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Thanks Salmon. If he indeed works with Windows, that's even better then. I tested it on my Mac OS 9.2.2 anyway, so... Okay, Ash, you're in. I'll add you in a minute. -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, April 19 2006 17:11
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I'm not getting anywhere with my own scenario. I might as well help someone else get theirs off the ground. Email: tyranicus(at)gmail.com Testing Experience: None, really, but I've got to start somewhere. Things I'll be looking for: Spelling/Grammar problems, Plot holes, Unbalanced combat, General ugliness Gender: I have external reproductive organs. :P OS: Whatever Windows platform you want. My notebook has a multiboot of Windows 98SE/2000 SP4/XP Pro SP2 Testing Center Username: Tyranicus [ Monday, April 24, 2006 20:52: Message edited by: Tyranicus ] -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 | Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Wednesday, April 19 2006 21:34
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Beta testing is one of the most unselfish practices in the world of electronic gaming, as far as I'm concerned. I wouldn't want to experience a potentially wonderful game while it was still buggy and unpolished. I'm something of a perfectionist and a notorious nitpicker of the English language, so copious typos and bugs can (and often do) ruin my enjoyment of a game. So hats off to you, beta testers. I've never been one of you, but I couldn't live without your necessary sacrifice. -------------------- Man may have been made in the image of God, but human society was made in the image of His opposite number, and is always trying to get back home. Posts: 66 | Registered: Thursday, March 30 2006 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 05:51
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quote:Playing a game before everyone else... a sacrifice... erm, yeah, sure. :P -------------------- And when you want to Live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 06:22
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Beta testing well is a lot of work. That's why few beta testers test well. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 07:25
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I've found that quite often I get discouraged when I test something, because the reports I send are never even considered. *cough* UV, Shipwrecked *cough* -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 07:54
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By Ephesos: quote:Hence the sig? :) -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: I will not ignore the messenger that stumbles in exhausted and obviously agitated until my personal grooming or current entertainment is finished. It might actually be important. Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 09:02
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Tyranicus, if you can test in Windows 2000, I'd be very grateful. I added you. EDIT: dintiradan: now that i have an other windows tester, do you still want to test, or do you changed your mind? Given the fatc that you'll only get the scenario until next week, and you said your tests will be done by then, would you still like to test? please? *blink* *blink* EDIT2: Wow, I just saw that I have almost no mac testers. So, if any mac tester still wants to join, he is more than welcome. for all windows testers out there, sorry. The shop has closed. [ Thursday, April 20, 2006 09:08: Message edited by: Mc 'mini' Thralni ] -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Nuke and Pave
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 09:29
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quote:Beta testing could be a game itself: How many ways can you break the program, do things author didn't anticipate, etc. It's a very different experience from playing the game normally, and you'll be unable to play normally after having gone so deeply into mechanics, seen the plot beforehand, etc. However, there are plenty of other games/scenarios to play normally, so that isn't a big problem. [ Thursday, April 20, 2006 09:30: Message edited by: Zeviz ] -------------------- Be careful with a word, as you would with a sword, For it too has the power to kill. However well placed word, unlike a well placed sword, Can also have the power to heal. Posts: 2649 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 11:04
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quote:Well, personally, I'd prefer to wait a number of months after a game is beta tested and released, until version 1.0.2 or 1.1.0 or so, because then I know I'm getting a fairly polished product. Getting to play a game before everyone else is no treat (for me) if most of the wrinkles haven't been ironed out beforehand. -------------------- Man may have been made in the image of God, but human society was made in the image of His opposite number, and is always trying to get back home. Posts: 66 | Registered: Thursday, March 30 2006 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 11:26
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Beta testing is what Bill Gates did in his younger years. Apparently, he could break any program, no matter how many times the producers tried to fix it. Yes, Thralni, I can still beta test. The uncertainty was due to whether or not I would have to do testing this week. Most of my exams are done now. One tomorrow, and one on Tuesday. So, yeah, I can test. Unless, of course, you don't want me to... :) -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: If I ever talk to the hero on the phone, I will not taunt him. Instead I will say this his dogged perseverance has given me new insight on the futility of my evil ways and that if he leaves me alone for a few months of quiet contemplation I will likely return to the path of righteousness. (Heroes are incredibly gullible in this regard.) Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 18:20
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quote:Polished games are more enjoyable. However, I see it this way: If I test someone else's scenario for them and help to make it polished, then I will get plenty of beta-testers for my scenario. (presuming I ever actually finish it :rolleyes: ) Edit: I will be more than happy to test using Windows 2000, Thralni. [ Monday, April 24, 2006 20:55: Message edited by: Tyranicus ] -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 | Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, April 20 2006 18:54
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quote:"I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine?" Makes sense, but it seems like "plenty of beta-testers" would constitute about half of the current Blades of Avernum community, which I estimate to be quite small. Not that I think that reflects badly on the game, mind you -- after all, I still think Space Quest V is one of the best games ever, and I'm pretty much holding down the fort on my lonesome at this point. -------------------- Man may have been made in the image of God, but human society was made in the image of His opposite number, and is always trying to get back home. Posts: 66 | Registered: Thursday, March 30 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, April 22 2006 22:01
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I sent out the Mac version of the scenario. expect the Windows version later today or tomorrow. I sent out the Windows version of the scenario. Those graphics better work, or else... Tyranicus: the email adress you gave me didn't work. can you give me perhaps an other email adress? The rest of you: I hope you enjoy it, and I apologize for any stupid spelling mistakes. I have a feeling I didn't manage to iron them all out. ITS VERY IMPORTANT YOU READ THE README! I also said this in the scenario itself, upon starting, but I thought I'd say it here too. Have fun, and I'll get an email from you, or I will see you on the BoA TC forum. Thanks [ Saturday, April 22, 2006 22:47: Message edited by: Mc 'mini' Thralni ] -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Sunday, April 23 2006 10:54
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Either something's wrong with the attachment, or Yahoo doesn't like me. In the actual e-mail, it says it's a .zip file, and when I'm done downloading it, it says it's a .zip file. But when I'm choosing where to save it, it says it's a .hqx file (presumably a Mac thing). When I tried to open it, I got a lovely Windows error message telling me the file was corrupt or invalid. Does any other Windows user have this problem? If the problem's on my end, I'll PM you with an alternate (non-Yahoo) e-mail. -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: Finally, to keep my subjects permanently locked in a mindless trance, I will provide each of them with free unlimited Internet access. (End of Evil Overlord List #1. On to #2!) Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Sunday, April 23 2006 11:34
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Initial report sent. Posts: 2032 | Registered: Wednesday, January 26 2005 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, April 23 2006 12:58
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Dintiridan: I had the same problem, though I don't know what's causing it. I fixed it by manually changing the file extension after saving. If Windows Explorer doesn't allow you to view file extensions, go into the menu: Tools > Folder Options, and select the View tab. There's a checkbox within the options that says "Hide extensions for known file types". Deselect that, and the only thing you have to do to change the extension is rename the file. -------------------- The Silent Assassin recently complained to me about the fact that I always disagree with him. I don't think that he's right. -------------------- -Lenar Labs What's Your Destiny? Ushmushmeifa: Lenar's power is almighty and ineffable. All hail lord Noric, god of... well, something important, I'm sure. Posts: 735 | Registered: Monday, January 16 2006 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Sunday, April 23 2006 17:33
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When I tried saving the thing, I manually placed the .zip extension in the filename. I'll try what Lenar suggested anyway and see how that works. If not, I'll forward the message to my University e-mail. Stand by... EDIT: Still didn't work. I'll try downloading the file after I change my settings. I'll also forward it to my University account; never had any problems with .zip files on that one. Stand by... EDIT: Arghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! STILL DOESN'T WORK!!! Another thing I noticed: in my University account, it gives the attachment a .zip extension, but describes it as "application/mac-binhex40". I'll put the files on a flash drive and try them on another computer. That's the last thing I can thing of. @$#%&@*! stand by... EDIT: ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Neither computer can open it, regardless of which account I get the attachment from. Thralni, are you sure you used WinZip to make the file? -------------------- (Reads e-mail.) Sweet! Some farmer in America needs me to hold 4.5 million dollars in my account for the next couple weeks! [ Sunday, April 23, 2006 18:27: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Sunday, April 23 2006 18:12
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That's quite odd, Thralni. I know that the email I gave you is good. I use it all the time. Oh well, tyranicus(at)shadowvale.net should work. I presume that you know to replace (at) with @ right? Edit: Nevermind. I got it from Lenar. [ Monday, April 24, 2006 20:57: Message edited by: Tyranicus ] -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 | Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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Dintiridan: What I did was change the file extension after I downloaded it. But for my actual download, I got the same thing that you did. huzzah for boosting my post count. -------------------- The Silent Assassin told me that before we ended up working together, he was referred to as the Killing Assassin. Which is kinda odd, because he also once told me that before he went into deranged subterfuge, he worked in real estate. -------------------- -Lenar Labs What's Your Destiny? Ushmushmeifa: Lenar's power is almighty and ineffable. All hail lord Noric, god of... well, something important, I'm sure. Posts: 735 | Registered: Monday, January 16 2006 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Sunday, April 23 2006 19:15
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I tried both ways, Lenar. Neither worked. When it's sitting on my hard drive, it does have the .zip extension. If some Windows user could e-mail a working copy of the file, I'd be much obliged. It's: dintiradan(at)yahoo.ca -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: I will not order my trusted lieutenant to kill the infant who is destined to overthrow me -- I'll do it myself. Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, April 24 2006 05:48
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That's odd. I didn't use Winzip, but an alternate program, Stuffit expander, which cn also make zip files. I have often seen though, that changing the file extension works to correct the mistake. however, I'll try to zip it on my PC and send it to you again. i hope it will work then. Tyran: yes I tried that. I tried that adress five times, and then i gave up. -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Monday, April 24 2006 08:52
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Thalni, would you believe I still had the same problem? I blame it on the Fluffy Turtles. Anyway, Tyran e-mailed a .rar file, and that worked (granted, I had to download WinRar, but whatever works...). Thanks Tyran! I'll see how much I can play today. Unless the scenario is really long, expect a beta report Tuesday evening. -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: I will design all doomsday machines myself. If I must hire a mad scientist to assist me, I will make sure that he is sufficiently twisted to never regret his evil ways and seek to undo the damage he's caused. Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Monday, April 24 2006 09:37
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Sorry I made a rar instead of a zip, Dintiradan. I guess I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. :rolleyes: I use WinRAR for all my compressing and expanding because it can open and create both rar and zip files. Anyway, Thralni, I played a bit last night and will play more tonight. I'll have a beta report for you by Tuesday evening (EDT) as well. [ Monday, April 24, 2006 20:59: Message edited by: Tyranicus ] -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 | Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00 |