Test Krewe

snaek

snaek

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

N/

Quote:
We're sorry, the page you requested could not be found.
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Arkantos

Arkantos

The Greatest

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by snaek View Post
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It's been down for hours, both Martin and Regina have commented on it. They're fixing it.

bsoltan

bsoltan

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2005

UK

[SoF]

Yes, if you'd read the thread you'd know the page has been taken down.

Seems like a good idea to widen the test group to the players, kind of like having a mini-beta for each update.

I may try and apply when the form is back up.

zwei2stein

zwei2stein

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jun 2006

Europe

The German Order [GER]

N/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin Alvito View Post
Doesn't somebody do QA on this stuff before it goes live?
It's up to you now! Bear this responsibility proudly and be vigilant.

Ariena Najea

Ariena Najea

Silence and Motion

Join Date: Jul 2006

Buffalo NY

New Horizon [NH]

*will check back in the morning*

Thank you Martin for repeatedly informing us of the situation =)

cosyfiep

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

hope it gets back up soon, would be nice to try something like that since I have a weeeeeeeeeee bit toooo much time on my hands.

moon_shine_shadow

moon_shine_shadow

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Aug 2009

W/

I'm still wondering why you have to name a character and not your account. It makes me think things like "perhaps they will only allow you to test with the character you named in the field". Therefore I'm glad that I could sent my application until now because I hope someone will tell us about this. Because if the testing is for the complete account I would name my first character which has been played longest, but if only one character will be allowed to test I would sign in with my only 3 year old ranger because I like it better and play it more.

Anon-e-mouse

Anon-e-mouse

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

@ Home

League Of Friends [LOF]

R/Mo

I find it amusing that the number of threads here asking about information from A-net about the possibility of a content update soon, to complete and utter silence from Regina and Martin

Yet they've posted 5+ times in this thread alone, instead of replying in the threads asking the questions.

Anyways I'm awaiting the revamped page (version 3) before I can apply.

Apollo Smile

Apollo Smile

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2008

[LORE]

E/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Anon-e-mouse View Post
I find it amusing that the number of threads here asking about information from A-net about the possibility of a content update soon, to complete and utter silence from Regina and Martin

Yet they've posted 5+ times in this thread alone, instead of replying in the threads asking the questions.

Anyways I'm awaiting the revamped page (version 3) before I can apply.
Probably because this is something they are able to talk about.

Nodakim

Nodakim

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2008

Hrvatska

N/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra View Post
Our Asuran engineers have informed us that they're going to start working some of their special magic on the application form. We're taking it down while they go do that, and we'll have it up for you as soon as we can.

We're very sorry for the inconvenience.

3 Asurans,4 opinions.

Cool Down

Cool Down

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2009

Denmark

E/

It doesnt work on any browser no matter what you try... it has been taken down

Solas

Solas

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Ireland

Currently LF Active HA Guild, Glad 2, Comm.3, R2

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nodakim View Post
3 Asurans,4 opinions.
Just goes to show you, Don't hire Asurans.

Looks interesting.

stretchs

stretchs

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

Untimely Demise [Err了] - SOHK

Thanks for the vigilance on letting us know what is going on with the app, hopefully we all will get our chance to impress or give you guys a good laugh with our applications

pumpkin pie

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

test crew for wot? actually....

Lonesamurai

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by pumpkin pie View Post
test crew for wot? actually....
from the wiki:

So What Are We Doing at the Moment? - 19 June 2009

Here’s a heads-up on some of the things we’re working on:
  • Removing Heroes from GvG and HA. This is something that many players have been asking for for a long time. We still want people to be able to participate in the action even if they can’t field a full team, so we will replace Heroes with a bunch of new Henchmen. We are currently working on the details, so we can’t give you a concrete timeline, but we do know that we want you to be involved. We’re looking for suggestions on the skills you want to see for those Henchmen, so start thinking about those skill bars!
  • Introducing a Guild Wars Live Test Krewe to help test upcoming updates and skill changes. We’re opening up the testing process to players, and if you are selected you will be able to access our test server and directly interact with our developers! We’ll put up an application form on our website once we finalize all the details. Two things in advance: due to legal reasons, you need to be at least 18 if you want to apply, and you need to speak and write English fluently.
That's all for now. I hope you like what we have in store!

FalconDance

FalconDance

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

...deep within the sylvan splendor...

Order of the Migrating Coconuts [ALBA]

Hmmm, all I got was "We're sorry, the page you requested could not be found.".

And since that was part of the GW Support pages, it was kind of a ::snicker::.

theraven000

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by Apok Omen View Post
I am just gonna leave this opinion out in the open: This is not a good idea for the game, especially after seeing where they posted it (a common PvE sub-forum) and the fact they are trying to make it less serious by saying that non-realistic organisms are the cause of the problem (really shows what type of skill-balancing they are looking for...)

If the fate of PvP balance lies in the hands of those that actually get a chuckle from Anet's sense of humor, then everyone will just f'ing leave.

If Anet were smart at all, they would post this shit in QQ forums. At least they would look like they haven't ran out of options, or a sense of seriousness.
Well, given what I've heard about how much they listen to the balance forum contributors, I would guess the amount of feedback they take on balance changes would be limited at best. I think this last balance update pretty much says it all. Its quite a bit easier to buff random skills and make PvE carebears happy, than it is to actually pay attention to the PvP metagame, and make constructive changes in an attempt to balance PvP.

I could rant about GW's general treatment of PvP since Nightfall, but I think we all know where that would go.

Another Felldspar

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2006

Alchemy Incorporated

Mo/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by silavor View Post
Where exactly are we supposed to read above? All they've said is that there's some sort of legal issue with having minors help out, but no actual details regarding what or why.
You have to be 18 to enter into a legally binding contract and they've said there will be a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). If you're under 18 they can't hold you to the NDA. So, no minors.

Fril Estelin

Fril Estelin

So Serious...

Join Date: Jan 2007

London

Nerfs Are [WHAK]

E/

I sense a little hesitation on the web-dev side at Anet .

Looking forward to the form when it's ready.

Btw, I love the way Martin and Regina communicate on that topic, contining the "asuran" metaphor .

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

You guys, I'm going to close this thread. The Test Krewe page is not up and running and this thread is being largely used to troll and one-liners. When the page is up we can have another thread as people apply.