Salvo Beta Test

[dkotomski]

Exchanged some e-mails with Andrew and am very interested in doing testing for Salvo.

Is this the right place to get on the list?

Thanks...

[Psitticine]

If it is, I'd like to sign up too. I missed out on the H&M2 beta, so I'll keep my fingers crossed for this one. The Age of Sail is one of my favorite eras!

Col. Psitticine Hornblower

[ April 03, 2004, 20:10: Message edited by: Psitticine ]

[Tim Brooks]

We will keep you on the list. Should be getting underway in earnest soon.

[Azselendor]

This sounds like a great game. It's been a long time since I've played any good naval games so I'm really looking forward to this one! I hope I can also help beta test.

edit- typos galore from me tonight... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[ April 05, 2004, 04:57: Message edited by: Klvino [ORB] ]

[TheStrontiumDog]

If possible, please add my name to a list of potential beta-testers for Salvo. I have been in email contact with Andrew at Sprue, and I am very much looking forward to the release of this game.

Sail ho,

Byron S.
(aka) The Strontium Dog
email me at ageofsailAThotmail

[Azselendor]

Do they have a website I can visit?

[Andrew Lonon]

Klvino: (And everyone else….)

Greetings – I’m Andrew Lonon – Developer of Salvo.

My goal for Salvo is to make the best game that I can – while at the same time taking a slightly different look at the age of sail. The pace will be faster than many previous games, and the scale will be bigger as well. In order to make the best game I can – I am looking foreword to starting the beta so that I can have a community to help me shakeout the best features, as well as find bugs. -sigh-

I don’t know what the optimal number of testers is but it seems to me that there is probably a point of diminishing returns. I understand that Shrapnel has some “old pros” and I have a few first string choices – so the optimal number of slots may fill fairly quickly. Therefore – I don’t think everyone who has expressed an interest will be included in the process. Unless you actually enjoy the frustration of beta testing - this is a good thing - because it means we will get to the bottom of any problems and get thought the beta ASAP.

Still – it can not hurt to ask – so if you are interested in participating in the beta post a note here to let us know.

~ Andrew
http://www.spruegames.com --- whoops

BTW - Some of my best friends have been false cheesess. Believe me – they are better company than the real thing.
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[ April 10, 2004, 04:23: Message edited by: Andrew Lonon ]

[Strider]

Hmmm...this does look to be very nice and different type of game. I'll throw my name into the hat...thanks.

[Comar]

I already mentioned to Richard that I was interested, but I'll post here also. A very fascinating period of history and of military tactics.

[StarTux]

Me too for the beta, assuming of course its going to work on Linux too http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif . Used to play Age of Sail too, along with the old Pirates! Gold from Microprose.

StarTux

[Andrew Lonon]

StarTux:

If things go well, there will be a Mac Port – but there are no plans for a Linux Version of Salvo, at least not Salvo 1.

Sorry. However – beyond the immediate future - anything is possible.

How the heck did you get Age of Sail to run on Linux?

<g>

Andrew

[Big Brother]

Count me in

[StarTux]

Originally posted by Andrew Lonon:
StarTux:

If things go well, there will be a Mac Port – but there are no plans for a Linux Version of Salvo, at least not Salvo 1.

Sorry. However – beyond the immediate future - anything is possible.

How the heck did you get Age of Sail to run on Linux?

<g>

Andrew <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Ran Age of Sail under windows when I used to use Windows.

Will the Mac port, if things go well, be OS X native?

Thanks,

Matt

[Andrew Lonon]

Matt:

I’m not entirely sure what sort of beast the Mac Version will be. I simply have not looked into it, and Iv been out of the Mac loop for long enough to not be sure what qualifies as “native” in OS X. Grass skirts? I do know that It may require <gasp> something more than a one button mouse. <Could not resist.>

TTFN
Andrew

[StarTux]

Originally posted by Andrew Lonon:
Matt:

I’m not entirely sure what sort of beast the Mac Version will be. I simply have not looked into it, and Iv been out of the Mac loop for long enough to not be sure what qualifies as “native” in OS X. Grass skirts? I do know that It may require <gasp> something more than a one button mouse. <Could not resist.>

TTFN
Andrew <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">You have OS 9, and OS X. OS X is a completely different operating, based on Unix. Some older apps in OS X still have OS 9 type code (classic), also some newer software, which also tries to run in full OS 9 environment has some legacy code in it, but its harder to code from the results I have seen.

Best imho to go fully OS X in that case, Apple are pretty much doing all they can to phase out OS 9...

[Sniper]

If you've got a spot open I'm interested in being involved. Frustration is fun and sleep if for the weak!

[Andrew Lonon]

Sniper-

We have a full house – and some of the folks have not showed up yet. However – there will probably be some drop outs so if you are still interested – I’ll contact you in about two weeks. Its also good to have some take a fresh look – sort of a sanity check.

Andrew

[Azselendor]

I haven't heard anythign back, so I guess you guys filled up before you got to me.

Oh well, hopefully the beta doesn't Last too long.

I'm really looking forward to this game!

[Andrew Lonon]

Klvino…

Your name is on my list for round 1, so you are probably in – but I forgot to let you know. Things got a little crazy there for a bit, I mean, I must have been sending – oh, I don’t know – maybe as many as six emails a day. I was wiped out.

Can you get into the forum at the bottom of the main list? The one called “Salvo Beta Test.” If so – then you are in. My apologies for not letting you know. If not – then did you sign the NDA. Ether way – send me a note at andrew2@spruegames.com and we will dish this out off line.

Thanks-
Andrew

[Azselendor]

I jsut tried and I couldn't get in so I'm sending an email off to you in a few minutes.
I'm really excited to hear I made it!

[Andrew Lonon]

Klvino:

This is totally my fault at this point: – I forgot. There is somewhat of a lull on the testing front right this moment because I have been working on the next update. Which actually works out sort of nice because you will get to come on board and give us a fresh take on the update.

That said – I have just sent your name in to the admin folks to be added to the Salvo Beta UltraExclsiveListOfVictims. When they add your name – I will let you know. But If you do not mind – I may ask you to hold off for a bit till I have the next major update ready.

My apology for being tardy, “but – you see – it works out for the best.”

TTFN –
Andrew

[Azselendor]

Thank you!

*bows down in worship and kisses your feet in thanks*