Will there be open test servers?

MercDT · 2012-07-15, 03:13 PM

I'm referring to test servers like the "EVE Online" singularity server. The test server would be obviously be used for testing purposes like future beta patches and content but it can also be used for testing your character configurations(skill point set up, ship loadouts, etc).

I haven't played eve online in a while, but I do remember vaguely that there are certain restrictions to prevent players from using the test server as their primary server.

However, the singularity test server was not be only used for it's named purpose but also for staged filming.

So again, any word on this from the devs? I mean it sounds like they would put this out but I'm curious.

haticK · 2012-07-15, 03:17 PM

I haven't heard anything about this but maybe we will hear something closer to release

NoDachi · 2012-07-15, 03:20 PM

I can't imagine them being open.

Dart · 2012-07-15, 03:36 PM

OT - Merc, what does the DT at the end of your name stand for???

MercDT · 2012-07-15, 06:56 PM

Ah okay, well I hope we do...it's fun for staging videos.

@Dart - DT is my initials for my last name.

MCYRook · 2012-07-16, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by MercDT

@Dart - DT is my initials for my last name.

I'm afraid you can't do that. Delta Triad have copyrighted the letters consecution of "capital D, capital T". We'll need to kindly ask you to change your last name.

Dart · 2012-07-16, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by MCYRook

I'm afraid you can't do that. Delta Triad have copyrighted the letters consecution of "capital D, capital T". We'll need to kindly ask you to change your last name.

I guess it depends who had it first? So here's hoping Merc is <7! Nah, it's nice to know - he thru us for a loop on our boards the other day. We were discussing something on PSU and suddenly someone was like "which one of you is Merc" and we were all confused!

MercDT · 2012-07-16, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Dart

I guess it depends who had it first? So here's hoping Merc is <7! Nah, it's nice to know - he thru us for a loop on our boards the other day. We were discussing something on PSU and suddenly someone was like "which one of you is Merc" and we were all confused!

Ah okay lol. Well I wouldn't really mind changing it anyway tbh, it's just something I throw in when "Merc" is taken or just to avoid that.

SteinB · 2012-07-16, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by MCYRook

I'm afraid you can't do that. Delta Triad have copyrighted the letters consecution of "capital D, capital T". We'll need to kindly ask you to change your last name.

Are you sure on this? I have had converations before on what is and is not copyrightable and was told short strings such as that were not.

I looked up the info on copyright.gov and found this under what is not copyrightable. Of course this is US copyright law and I am not certain on DeltaTriads area of origin.

titles, names, short phrases, and slogans; familiar symbols
or designs; mere variations of typographic ornamentation,
lettering, or coloring; mere listings of ingredients or contents

Sheppe · 2012-07-16, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by SteinB

Are you sure on this? I have had conversations before on what is and is not copyrightable and was told short strings such as that were not.

I looked up the info on copyright.gov and found this under what is not copyrightable. Of course this is US copyright law and I am not certain on Delta Triads area of origin.

Unfortunately your Sarcasm detector is not enabled

Back on topic, I'd like to see a test server that joebloggs and janedoe can join, so the Devs get a wide range of views and there isn't a repeat of lasher 2.5 / big fat robots / phantasm's with guns (or, to use a bf3 example - ridiculous suppression)

Snipefrag · 2012-07-16, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by SteinB

Are you sure on this? I have had converations before on what is and is not copyrightable and was told short strings such as that were not.

I looked up the info on copyright.gov and found this under what is not copyrightable. Of course this is US copyright law and I am not certain on DeltaTriads area of origin.

Troll?

QuantumMechanic · 2012-07-16, 12:38 AM

A lot of MMOs have public test servers. So I wouldn't be surprised if PS2 had one, although PS1 never did.

GuyFawkes · 2012-07-16, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by QuantumMechanic

A lot of MMOs have public test servers. So I wouldn't be surprised if PS2 had one, although PS1 never did.

ps1 did have a public test server, the launch shortcut is still on my pc. Last time I probably used it was when they were introducing the deliverer variants.

QuantumMechanic · 2012-07-16, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by GuyFawkes

ps1 did have a public test server, the launch shortcut is still on my pc. Last time I probably used it was when they were introducing the deliverer variants.

I stand corrected. I missed out on this ;(

**RadarX** · 2012-07-16, 06:03 PM

We will have more information regarding this post launch.