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Title: Call for public testers - sign up here! (closed)
Post by: Tynan on May 29, 2015, 03:07:32 PM
Here we are again! The time we come and ask: who among you is man/woman enough to be a tester for RimWorld Alpha 11 and possibly future versions beyond?

If you're willing to test and do the work involved in finding and properly writing up bugs, please post below and say so!

You should note, again, that this doesn't just mean 'play Alpha 11 early'. Don't apply if you're not willing to spend some time investigating bugs you find and writing clear reports about them. Testing is rewarding but it's not just playing games.

Please ensure your forum email matches your purchase email.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: lord rabies on May 29, 2015, 03:13:06 PM
I would love to, if you need more information just shoot me an email or pm.
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Post by: Thoon Hulk on May 29, 2015, 04:04:53 PM
I'd love to!  I've been an addict since I found the game, it is exactly the sim I was looking for.  I enjoy it so much, helping out by testing feels like a moral obligation.
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Post by: Gabe1234s on May 29, 2015, 04:26:24 PM
Sign me up!  I'd love to help make this awesome game better!
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Post by: jega on May 29, 2015, 04:52:02 PM
Sign me right up! I spend several solid hours playing Rimworld anyway and would love to help contribute to make it even better!
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Post by: Diarmuhnd on May 29, 2015, 06:17:48 PM
Quote from: Tynan on May 29, 2015, 03:07:32 PM
Here we are again! The time we come and ask: who among you is man/woman enough to be a tester for RimWorld Alpha 11 and possibly future versions beyond?

If you're willing to test and do the work involved in finding and properly writing up bugs, please post below and say so!

You should note, again, that this doesn't just mean 'play Alpha 11 early'. Don't apply if you're not willing to spend some time investigating bugs you find and writing clear reports about them. Testing is rewarding but it's not just playing games.

Please ensure your forum email matches your purchase email.

Thanks in advance!

Yes. I am 'mutant' enough to test possible chaos!!! :)
PS: But I expect you to join me for a beer or coffee on a terrace next time your in mtl if your able and willing. lol.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: laston on May 29, 2015, 07:29:19 PM
Will there be a specific list of things to try or will it be play it and find bugs?
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: Grubfist on May 29, 2015, 07:55:21 PM
I don't have much experience, how would bug reports be written?
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: nmid on May 29, 2015, 09:43:14 PM
Quote from: laston on May 29, 2015, 07:29:19 PM
Will there be a specific list of things to try or will it be play it and find bugs?
Quote from: Grubfist on May 29, 2015, 07:55:21 PM
I don't have much experience, how would bug reports be written?

Would want to know these 2 points as well.
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Post by: Mimic on May 29, 2015, 09:56:53 PM
Sign me up, Id love to help!!!
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Post by: TLHeart on May 29, 2015, 10:27:31 PM
I would enjoy helping out, and writing up the bugs I find.
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Post by: ItchyFlea on May 29, 2015, 11:26:44 PM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.



Quote from: laston on May 29, 2015, 07:29:19 PM
Will there be a specific list of things to try or will it be play it and find bugs?
The Read Me First thread better explains exactly how you go about doing this, but no, there usually isn't a specific list. Although sometimes an odd bug may pop-up that is hard to reproduce, and everyone gets asked to help try and find reproduction steps for that bug.

Quote from: Grubfist on May 29, 2015, 07:55:21 PM
I don't have much experience, how would bug reports be written?
Here's a copy/paste of part of the Read Me First thread on the public tester forum regarding how to write and submit bug reports:

QuoteTry the game out, find bugs, and post them as threads here. Post one bug per thread. Before you post, check that the bug isn't present in a thread or in the Mantis Bugtracker (http://ludeon.com/mantis) first.

Bugs should be posted with reproduction steps. Don't just say something went wrong - isolate it and find the shortest sequence of actions to make it go wrong again. This way, I can reproduce the bug, which is always the first step to fixing it. Obviously there are cases where this isn't necessary ("The grenade icon is wrong"), but for bugs that require actions to create, always post repro steps.

Only post technical bugs. Balance change and feature requests should go on the forum - usually the public forum.

As noted above, please also post savegame files and output logs when appropriate.

Never test with mods active.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: akiceabear on May 29, 2015, 11:39:05 PM
Happy to contribute to this process, if bodies are still needed.
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Post by: krale on May 30, 2015, 12:08:07 AM
Hi, I would not mind play testing.
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Post by: jerome736 on May 30, 2015, 01:34:07 AM
I'd love to help out!
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Post by: MuteWolf on May 30, 2015, 01:36:57 AM
Happy to help if you still need bodies.

Love the game! Need to fill all this time since school ended.
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Post by: Goldenpotatoes on May 30, 2015, 07:07:30 AM
If a test spot is still open I'd like to sign up.
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Post by: DrinkV0dka on May 30, 2015, 10:21:24 AM
Pretty awesome to help fix my favorite game. Sign me up!
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Post by: Dendrophilia on May 30, 2015, 11:59:40 AM
I'd love to help out! I've spent quite a few hours playing this game, and I plan to spend many more, so I'm sure I could help finding a few bugs, even though I'm not very experienced with helping game developers.
Also, I really love RimWorld, and I think it would be really nice if I could help making the game even better!
Sign me up, and I'll do the best i can!
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Post by: oogabooga66 on May 30, 2015, 04:53:59 PM
I'd be happy to test if you are still accepting testers.
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Post by: Mavrl on May 30, 2015, 08:04:01 PM
I would love to help test out this next alpha version.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: ItchyFlea on May 30, 2015, 10:59:11 PM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
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Post by: SimplyJpk on May 31, 2015, 01:09:32 AM
I've got some free time over next couple days, If you need some help. I'm here c:
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Post by: Daman453 on May 31, 2015, 02:04:05 AM
Would love to test, might not be active and found no bugs but hey, more testing more bugs fixxed right? Shoot me a PM if you want.
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Post by: puddlejumper448 on May 31, 2015, 03:31:21 AM
I will gladly help test!
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Post by: Nightwolf on May 31, 2015, 03:42:31 AM
I understand that everybody has been added as a tester, but absolutely nowhere in the forum can I find a "public tester forum", which I figured that meant it would automatically become visible to myself.  Do we need to ask to be a tester for the link?  I know my e-mail is on the list.  I'd like to be able to test the next alpha as well. 
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: Panzer on May 31, 2015, 04:47:12 AM
Quote from: Nightwolf on May 31, 2015, 03:42:31 AM
I understand that everybody has been added as a tester, but absolutely nowhere in the forum can I find a "public tester forum", which I figured that meant it would automatically become visible to myself.  Do we need to ask to be a tester for the link?  I know my e-mail is on the list.  I'd like to be able to test the next alpha as well. 

This is about testing the new alpha release to stomp out the bugs, it will get released to everyone after they are dealt with (in like a week or two, rough estimate).
If you want to sign up for the bug hunt just say the word, could be more work than fun though, mind you.
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Post by: LToSpell on May 31, 2015, 05:53:49 AM
Experienced tester here.  Count me in.  ;D
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Post by: b0rsuk on May 31, 2015, 08:59:41 AM
Do I have to explicitly commit myself to this ? I've used bug trackers and (non-windows) debuggers in the past. I can hunt down bugs. I just can't promise I WILL have free time to dedicate to this. Looking for a job is time-consuming.
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Post by: Extrien on May 31, 2015, 11:29:28 AM
Experienced QA tester lfw

Rim World is a shining example of Good Indie and I'd love to support the effort with my man hours to try to break your new AI :P
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Post by: billycop32 on May 31, 2015, 06:51:45 PM
Count me in! I'd love to help make rim world the best game it can be.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: ItchyFlea on June 01, 2015, 12:48:35 AM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: Tynan on June 01, 2015, 01:51:42 AM
I appreciate all the volunteers!
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Post by: deadlydullahan on June 01, 2015, 08:59:03 AM
Would definitely love to help in anyway I can, if it's bug finding you need I'll do my best. Anything to help give back to the community and lend a helping hand  ;D

Edit: Sorry for the lateness, had a graduation yesterday  :P
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Post by: gusza on June 01, 2015, 10:24:48 AM
Count me in.  I will happily do some bug testing and report.
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Post by: Kirgan on June 01, 2015, 12:01:31 PM
You can count me in too, if more testers are needed.
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Post by: Aregul on June 01, 2015, 02:27:06 PM
If you still need someone, I shall volunteer again.
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Post by: ascdren on June 01, 2015, 03:22:14 PM
I volunteer as tribute *cough cough* Willing to go on a bug hunt if you still need some extra hands.
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Post by: Deluks on June 01, 2015, 09:39:49 PM
If you still need a hand, I would gladly help out  ;D
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Post by: glove on June 01, 2015, 11:07:49 PM
Sign me up I have some time off to help out!
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: ItchyFlea on June 02, 2015, 01:53:13 AM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: revbalthazar on June 02, 2015, 08:34:12 AM
if you still need some tester, i would be glad to help :)
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Post by: Noobshock on June 02, 2015, 08:48:04 AM
I don't exactly have tons of disposable free time right now but I'd love to be part of it if you need more people.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: ItchyFlea on June 02, 2015, 09:17:09 PM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
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Post by: nubcake on June 03, 2015, 05:44:23 AM
just a quick note: all who plays alpha kinda agreed to this , i just think its kinda strange to have a alpha alpha group...
my opinion - just throw out a unstable build that we can try out and a rain of bug reports will come :p
Love the game so far tho =)
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Post by: Trish42 on June 03, 2015, 06:27:25 AM
If you still need some testers, i would be glad to help as well :)
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: ItchyFlea on June 04, 2015, 12:18:50 AM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
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Post by: Kraehe on June 04, 2015, 08:47:35 AM
I would love to help :)
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Post by: Muramas on June 04, 2015, 10:59:27 AM
I am willing to help out.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: ItchyFlea on June 04, 2015, 11:26:30 PM
Everyone whose email address was actually listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: Slam0 on June 09, 2015, 10:53:55 AM
If you still need more testers, I'd love to help.
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Post by: DustBust on June 09, 2015, 12:27:09 PM
I'm game, can fully devote time primarily over the weekend for testing and bug reporting.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: Tynan on June 09, 2015, 01:51:18 PM
Slam and DustBust, I've set you as public testers. Welcome :)
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Post by: falcongrey on June 09, 2015, 09:03:00 PM
Tynan, I'm hoping you are still looking for testers.

And yes, finally grew tired of waiting for Steam Release and hoping for the best. Maybe you'll have some extra Steam Keys on release and you can throw one my way. (Here's to hoping!)
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Post by: FillyFluttershy on June 09, 2015, 10:40:50 PM
If you're still looking for testers..
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Post by: jmnitup on June 10, 2015, 01:45:29 AM
I'd be interested in testing as well... it's been a while since I've done an actual testing beta, would love to help improve things (selfishly so, since I want to iron out all the issues that annoy me so I can have the perfect version of this game!  :)  )
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Post by: blaze7736 on June 10, 2015, 02:53:39 AM
Yer if your still looking for testers i would love to be involved, I have experience with both testing as i have don this for other games and rim world as i have modded here and there, so i know what a bug or error looks like even small ones.
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Post by: ItchyFlea on June 10, 2015, 05:08:39 AM
Everyone whose forum email address was listed as having bought the game has been added as a tester. Please go over to the public tester forum, read the entire "read me first" thread (lots of people skip this and it gets embarrassing), and grab the game.

The call is still open to additional people.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here!
Post by: blaze7736 on June 10, 2015, 07:38:52 AM
Hey Just changed my email to the account i believe i bought this with, sorry about the inconvenience
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Post by: C.B. Klausberger on June 10, 2015, 10:56:39 AM
I am Playing RimWorld since Tynan send me the first pre-Alpha for lets play's about the RW-Kickstarter.

I really would like to to be a Part of the Development, even if its just a a tiny Part as an Tester. :)
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Post by: macrosblackd on June 10, 2015, 11:39:36 AM
I'd like to help with testing.
Title: Re: Call for public testers - sign up here! (closed)
Post by: Tynan on June 10, 2015, 04:06:13 PM
Alpha 11 is out, so you are all testers now!

Thanks to everyone who volunteered.