Tech Test starting at 6pm, Invites going out now! - Page 19

moosepoop · 2012-07-16, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by sotonian

"more tech test invites may go out tmw or wednesday. Including more eu"

from smedley's twitter

ejaculation!

Roidster · 2012-07-16, 09:35 PM

well they need to start letting us Canadians in,gotta make sure our Shaw internet systems can connect to the servers

TheBladeRoden · 2012-07-16, 10:26 PM

How about more invites tomorrow AND wednesday? Best of both worlds!

Mr Underbeard · 2012-07-16, 10:36 PM

So does this mean we are in the closed beta phase, or are we just in tech testing? I am not really sure on the difference; if someone could help me out here that would be awesome.

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-16, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Underbeard

So does this mean we are in the closed beta phase, or are we just in tech testing? I am not really sure on the difference; if someone could help me out here that would be awesome.

Tech testing is the period inbetween alpha and beta in which they see if their game will melt lower-end GPUs.

It also lets them know if the game is optimized enough for use with rigs that aren't in the office.

If it doesn't melt GPUs and random computers can run it decently, that means it can be sent to the general populace for external "beta" testing.

Edit: This is as I know it to be. I could be horribly wrong. If I am, please correct me.

Mr Underbeard · 2012-07-16, 11:28 PM

Thanks for clearing that up!

MockZero2 · 2012-07-17, 12:02 AM

Thats the just of it. They also said this phase tests how efficiently external users are able to download and install the client, along with testing server load to see if they can in fact support the amount of players they think to get an idea on the limitations.

Hopefully after the tech test we will get system requirements, an idea of how many players on a map, and a stream lined launch pad for that BETA TESTIN!!!!!