Beta Test

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 10:40 PM

Well, I'm new here, and I just applied for the Closed beta. I have a few Questions, and I must admit, I am kinda nervous.

My first and only Question is, what is the diffrence between the closed Beta and the Open Beta?
And, will I get to play on both the Open beta Server AND Closed one if I get picked as a tester? (if a such thing exists - the servers, that is.)

Anyways, thanks for your time,
-Gubru

Sando138 · 2003-03-05, 10:42 PM

1) Open Beta usually does not have a Non-Disclosure Agreement. there are more people in open beta.
2) Maybe. open beta isn't out yet.

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 10:44 PM

Damn... so, if I get picked for closed Beta, could I still play on te same servers?

Is there some way to switch from closed beta to open beta?

Fire_Monkey · 2003-03-05, 10:44 PM

closed beta is for people with T1/Cable connections, and comps above requirements. Closed beta, will be bug finding, and basic testing. They are in the second week of closed beta, starting the third.

open is stress testing, they will try to fill the servers

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 10:45 PM

Damn. Now that I know this, I wish there was a way to switch.

Could I re apply somehow...?
Or is there another way to switch?
And can I still play ont he same servers as the Open's?

Fire_Monkey · 2003-03-05, 10:47 PM

I don't think you can reapply, if you try to send in another application, they kill both. what are your comp specs, that will be the main reason if they choose you for closed.

and the betas occur at different times, there will not be any simultaneous testing. First closed, then open.

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 10:49 PM

1.53 Ghz Athlon XP 1800+ (So it's around 1.6 Ghz)
Geforce 4 Ti 4200 overclocked (It's as powerful as the 4600)
I have DSL, with a Soundblaster Live! Value card
512 DDR ram

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 10:51 PM

Wait, I just had a brain wave. If I'm not "Fit" for the closed beta, will they switch me over to the Open?

Hamma · 2003-03-05, 10:56 PM

Im sure if you get into closed you will be in it for the long haul.

I doubt they would do everything over again.

HawkEye · 2003-03-05, 11:00 PM

i have 128 RAm that means no beta for me.

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 11:01 PM

So your saying that IF I get into the Closed Beta, I can only play on the Closed beta Servers, and I cannot switch to an Open beta, EVER. Right?

HawkEye · 2003-03-05, 11:06 PM

theres no Beta for me.

Hamma · 2003-03-05, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by Gubru
So your saying that IF I get into the Closed Beta, I can only play on the Closed beta Servers, and I cannot switch to an Open beta, EVER. Right?

Closed beta is simply a phase of beta. Once it goes into open, closed is over.

If you were in closed, i see no reason why you will not be in open.

Fire_Monkey · 2003-03-05, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by Fire_Monkey
and the betas occur at different times, there will not be any simultaneous testing. First closed, then open.

exactly what i said here, maybe a little less clearly

Gubru · 2003-03-05, 11:39 PM

loL! Thanks. No more confusion for me!!

But then why do they have the check box for close beta still up there? Kinda strange. So now that close beta is over, and I signed up for it, will they kill my application or move me to open?