Have you applied for the Starfury beta yet? [Archive]

Ed Kolis

April 2nd, 2003, 12:05 AM

So, have you? Maybe this will give some indication of any individual's odds of making it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

ZeroAdunn

April 2nd, 2003, 12:46 AM

I wasn't going to at first, but I think I just might. I will probably have the time off to focus on the beta testing now.. maybe I will.

Captain Kwok

April 2nd, 2003, 02:20 AM

I applied as soon as I saw it.

Fyron

April 2nd, 2003, 02:50 AM

Those are some odd options in that poll...

Maxx

April 2nd, 2003, 02:52 AM

What is Starfury? I have not heard anything about it.

oops. I just saw the thread.

[ April 02, 2003, 00:54: Message edited by: Maxx ]

Suicide Junkie

April 2nd, 2003, 02:53 AM

See the following page in a hurry then!
http://malfador.com/starfury/starfury.html

Maxx

April 2nd, 2003, 02:54 AM

LoL...Thanks

narf poit chez BOOM

April 2nd, 2003, 11:24 AM

thinking about joining it, i just have about 5 games i'm trying to play. five different computer games. the squirells are going to bury my head.

disabled

April 2nd, 2003, 03:15 PM

uh-oh, I better buy more ram. I sit at about the as you!

ZeroAdunn

April 2nd, 2003, 07:33 PM

Yah, RAM is a big problem with me too. I don't think I will get in because of it. I have 1.7 GHz, a 64 MB geforce 2, but only 128 megs of ram. Yah, thats right 128 megs of ram. Unfortunately every time I get up on the world, and manage to have a slight monetary surplus, something always comes up to take it away.

DeadZone

April 2nd, 2003, 07:41 PM

lucky me then, I have 640mb of ram wit a 1.47ghz prosessor, oh and a GeForce4 Ti4400 128 ddr, jeez... I never realized how lucky I am

Malfador Machinations

April 2nd, 2003, 09:19 PM

Actually, I will be taking some beta testers that have low end machines. I need to see if the performance is adequate on these systems. But it may be heartening to know that I've been testing it under a 900 MHz, 128MB Ram, GeForce2 system and I can keep up 30 FPS.

So feel free to apply even if you have a low end system. That may be what gets you in!

Aaron

Hiruu

April 2nd, 2003, 09:59 PM

Dude, I need your new game....err maybe not just yet! I'm beta-ing for two of the most anticipated MMORPG games, and I wouldn't be able to do justice to this game.

I'm definitely not going to get much work done this summer with EVE, Planetside, and Starfury...that's just a recipe for disaster to my work sked! I'm currently averaging 4-5 hours a night, and I also picked up that new Starships Unlimited, so that's another time sink...but I'm loving it after a severe dry spell of boring game...E&B (After Lvl 65) and AO...and dumb@$$ MOO3! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Hugh Manatee

April 2nd, 2003, 10:38 PM

What would be involved with beta testing? if I just have to play it a lot I definitely could do that(I'm home taking care of my grandma all day long and can play PC game most of the time as she sleeps a lot, but I still have to be here if she wakes up and needs something) but what other expertise would I need(Like programing knowledge? Debuging?) Do you think They'd let me if this was my first betatesting gig? I would like very much to get into the videogaming industry and would like to have the experience.

[ April 02, 2003, 20:40: Message edited by: Hugh Manatee ]

Hotfoot

April 2nd, 2003, 10:44 PM

Probably been covered before, but I have a query concerning Starfury.

I don't anticipate that the game will have a multiplayer component at release (I expect that the SP alone is going to be worth more than the price of admission), however, I have to ask if there are any plans for multiplayer at all to be in the game? Since it is sort of a "proof of concept" thing for SE5's combat system and such, it would make sense that establishing a working MP system at around the same time.

More than anything, Co-op comes to mind here. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

flipper

April 2nd, 2003, 10:58 PM

Hey, newbie here -_- I signed up, but I saw one of the things the form asks for is a Intel Forum name. Heh, this is the first time I've come here, and I put none under that question.

So heres hoping that having an established account on these forums is not a nesscessity for the beta http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Also hoping that having a lower system spec isn't required....my PC has very high spec and I hope that I still have a chance..

Add that to the fact I live in the United Kingdom....well...my chances are not all too good. Oh well. I can always just wait for the full release http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Suicide Junkie

April 3rd, 2003, 12:20 AM

Well the beta forums will be hosted around here, so you might want to follow up on your email and give your account name http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Fyron

April 3rd, 2003, 01:26 AM

I think about half of the beta testers for SE4 lived outside of the US or Canada, so being in the UK is not really an issue.

David E. Gervais

April 3rd, 2003, 01:45 AM

Beta Testing 101...

1) The first step is running the install program and if any errors occur take note of them and post the problem in the beta forum.

2) Once you pass step one it's time to run the game. Again take notes of any errors, bugs, and glitches. Report any such events to the beta forum.

3) play the game trying as many options as you can. each time you notice errors, etc make a note and post them to the beta forums.

4) The real hard part... If the game is playing very well, and you are not experiencing any errors,.. stop playing and restart a new game, try more options. As a beta tester it's kind of your job to find errors. Be creative in your search, if the game 'wants' you to do one thing, try something else and see how it handles it.

5) whenever you encounter an error, give as much info as possible. Don't just say it crashes! say when and where it crashes and try to reproduce the error. Errors that can be reproduced at will are generally easier to fix. Sometimes you might be required to write down error Messages on a real notepad and then transcribe them after rebooting so that you can post the errors.

6) repeat,.. again,.. a few more times,.. once more,.. keep going,.. until Aaron and your fellow beta testers are having trouble finding errors.

7) enjoy the ride, remember to breath and feel the pride that will be generated throughout the beta test team. (the ultimate goal would be to swat all the bugs and have no need for future patches.)

..Advanced classes for beta testing are reserved for the boys in the trenches!

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

P.S. Aparently Aaron was pulling my leg when he said my system might not be fast enough! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif (thats the problem with e-mail, you can't see if the person has a silly smirk on his/her face whe you read it! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[ April 02, 2003, 23:57: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

mottlee

April 3rd, 2003, 02:14 AM

What sort of system req's, will it run on a 200mhz?

David E. Gervais

April 3rd, 2003, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by mottlee:
What sort of system req's, will it run on a 200mhz?I doubt it very much, but perhaps if you have a killer graphics card with highly accelerated 3D. and a gig of RAM.

I have a 1.46Ghz Athlon XP, a GForce2 MX 400 and Only 256meg RAM. Aaron thinks I might just slide in at the minimum requirements. (RAM being the big worry!) I might be forced to boost my ram to 512meg or more.. aaaah the sacrifices I make for the good of gamming! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Cheers!

P.S. Before this comp I had a 233mhz. I only upgraded the motherboard and CPU. It cost about $425 cdn. A very worthwhile investment. Like getting a new comp for 33% of the cost!

mottlee

April 3rd, 2003, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by David E. Gervais:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mottlee:
What sort of system req's, will it run on a 200mhz?I doubt it very much, but perhaps if you have a killer graphics card with highly accelerated 3D. and a gig of RAM.

I have a 1.46Ghz Athlon XP, a GForce2 MX 400 and Only 256meg RAM. Aaron thinks I might just slide in at the minimum requirements. (RAM being the big worry!) I might be forced to boost my ram to 512meg or more.. aaaah the sacrifices I make for the good of gamming! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Cheers!

P.S. Before this comp I had a 233mhz. I only upgraded the motherboard and CPU. It cost about $425 cdn. A very worthwhile investment. Like getting a new comp for 33% of the cost!<hr /></blockquote>Well I think I'm OUT! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif

geoschmo

April 3rd, 2003, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by mottlee:
Well I think I'm OUT! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif Motlee, I think you didn't read all of David's comments...
P.S. Aparently Aaron was pulling my leg when he said my system might not be fast enough! (thats the problem with e-mail, you can't see if the person has a silly smirk on his/her face whe you read it!

Mephisto

April 4th, 2003, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by mottlee:
...and hope it is not a huge D/LUsually Aaron sents you a CD with the beta.

Suicide Junkie

April 4th, 2003, 03:13 PM

As it is not quite at the beta testing stage yet, you should go to www.malfador.com (http://www.malfador.com) , click on "Starfury" and see the bit about signing up as a beta tester.

Instructions will follow if you're chosen.

mottlee

April 4th, 2003, 05:28 PM

Thanks doing it soon

mottlee

April 4th, 2003, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by mottlee:
Thanks doing it soonhttp://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Done deal! . http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Instar

April 4th, 2003, 08:22 PM

No programming skills are needed at all, but they can come in handy. For example, I've made my own programs, and Ive had the aggravation of trying to find that one niggling bug... so I respect Aaron all the more because I know the pain that is programming.

mottlee

April 5th, 2003, 02:15 AM

Gee am I red in the face..... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/blush.gif
I think I will go give it a shot
and hope it is not a huge D/L http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

OK....Where do I find it? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[ April 04, 2003, 12:17: Message edited by: mottlee ]

mottlee

April 6th, 2003, 02:38 AM

Will you get a YEA! or NAY! in responce to signing up? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

sparhawk

April 6th, 2003, 12:28 PM

Well, with a pentium 4 2.4 Ghz, windows xp and a geforce4 (128mb) maybe I have a change to be in http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
But I'm living in the netherlands http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif , and most of the times that a no go for beta tester http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

But maybe.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

sparhawk

Mephisto

April 6th, 2003, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by sparhawk:
But I'm living in the netherlands http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif , and most of the times that a no go for beta tester http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

But maybe.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Aaron sents his beta CDs all around the world, you know? I even got mine here in Germany. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Ragnarok

April 6th, 2003, 06:35 PM

The count down to the 14th begins. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif 8 days and counting.

Master Belisarius

April 6th, 2003, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by sparhawk:
But I'm living in the netherlandsI was 2 days in Den Haag (La Haya in spanish! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif ), 5 years ago. It's a lovely city!

ZeroAdunn

April 7th, 2003, 08:37 AM

Not only did I apply, but I sacrificed two goats to my dark lord to win his favor and help me get into the Beta......

mottlee

April 7th, 2003, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by ZeroAdunn:
Not only did I apply, but I sacrificed two goats to my dark lord to win his favor and help me get into the Beta......Why did I NOT think of that..... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Baron Munchausen

April 8th, 2003, 03:15 AM

Well, the beta testing forum for SE: Starfury has been created. Now everyone can keep trying to enter every few minutes to see if they've been approved. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Suicide Junkie

April 8th, 2003, 03:41 AM

To save time and hassle, why not set your browser's homepage to that forum? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Instar

April 8th, 2003, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by ZeroAdunn:
Not only did I apply, but I sacrificed two goats to my dark lord to win his favor and help me get into the Beta......Heck, I sacrificed a whole herd... its kinda standard...
lol

mottlee

April 8th, 2003, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by Baron Munchausen:
Well, the beta testing forum for SE: Starfury has been created. Now everyone can keep trying to enter every few minutes to see if they've been approved. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Darn....not yet http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

ZeroAdunn

April 9th, 2003, 12:19 AM

Is all that I hope is you can make new shiphulls along with importing new 3d models....

*drools*

Think about the modding opportunities...

sparhawk

April 9th, 2003, 01:13 AM

oh boy, oh boy.
They have some new screenshots: planets look really good. And also the fact that every weapon point has its own angle of firing.
Looking good http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif can't wait http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

sparhawk

mottlee

April 11th, 2003, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by mottlee:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Baron Munchausen:
Well, the beta testing forum for SE: Starfury has been created. Now everyone can keep trying to enter every few minutes to see if they've been approved. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Darn....not yet http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif <hr /></blockquote>Dang not yet!

sparhawk

April 12th, 2003, 01:23 AM

With a map/ship making programm, so you can make your own ships very easily http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

sparhawk

Hugh Manatee

April 14th, 2003, 08:30 AM

So this is it huh, will we find out today?

Taera

April 14th, 2003, 08:38 AM

yes i did http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif
(register, not get in, thats it)

mottlee

April 14th, 2003, 06:06 PM

Darn.....Not yet .. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

David E. Gervais

April 14th, 2003, 06:57 PM

...Patience Grasshopper... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Ragnarok

April 15th, 2003, 04:09 AM

So, which of you made it?
I didn't. I'm guessing it's because of my video card. It sucks. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Having a laptop does have its down side. Or at least my laptop does. I'll be upgrading to a better desktop to go along with my laptop this summer so it's all good.

*Goes off muttering something bad about his puny 16mb nvidia GeForce2 Go card.*

Ahh well, it was fun to try anyways. Maybe I'll make it in for SEV? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

Captain Kwok

April 15th, 2003, 05:45 AM

Rags: Don't give up on your videocard, I know someone else who has a Nvidia Riva TNT 16Mb who made it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

[ April 15, 2003, 04:47: Message edited by: Captain Kwok ]

TerranC

April 15th, 2003, 05:52 AM

Well, I didn't make it either. As the French say, A la prochaine. A la prochaine.

Taz-in-Space

April 15th, 2003, 06:09 AM

...Sigh. Taz too will have to wait...

Taera

April 15th, 2003, 06:50 AM

waaaaaa, i didnt make it, i didnt make it, i didnt make it!!! (insert a rather salty river here) i'll never learn to beta test now *sniff* *sniff*... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Fyron

April 15th, 2003, 06:54 AM

Guess I shouldn't post in here then...

Taera

April 15th, 2003, 06:57 AM

i wooooonder if Fyron made it.. ... ..........

sparhawk

April 15th, 2003, 07:53 AM

Da#$, I was not close enough to the fire. I'm not in. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

But who's in then???, should be some guys from this forum....

sparhawk

[ April 15, 2003, 06:59: Message edited by: sparhawk ]

tesco samoa

April 15th, 2003, 03:38 PM

me neither. I did not make it.

Dawn Falcon

April 15th, 2003, 04:22 PM

ah well...

Mephisto

April 15th, 2003, 04:33 PM

Did you get a reject message? Because you all seem to know you are not in. Just wondering...

Ed Kolis

April 15th, 2003, 06:30 PM

Well, I don't know if I should be telling you all this, but I guess it won't hurt... I got a message Last night saying that I'm in! Strangely enough, the message was only addressed to 5 people, though... I thought there were going to be 30-50 beta testers? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif

Yeah, go ahead and bug me, I still don't know anything yet - I still don't have access to the beta forum! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif All I know is that I'll have to sign an NDA, and the specific month the game should be released. (I'd tell you but just in case that's a secret, you know?)

Fyron

April 15th, 2003, 06:35 PM

I think MM sent out several emails, cause the one I got was only addressed to 5 people, and you weren't one of them.

disabled

April 15th, 2003, 07:50 PM

I didn't get picked! *cries*

[ May 24, 2003, 16:16: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

David E. Gervais

April 15th, 2003, 08:12 PM

The safest way to ensure that you are not violating a NDA is to Lurk with a grin on your face!

If I had a mirror near by I'd show you my reflection! But It wouldn'n help, I'm always grinning when I come to these forums! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Fyron

April 15th, 2003, 08:25 PM

Well if you have not yet signed a NDA, you can't possibly be violating it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

mottlee

April 15th, 2003, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Mephisto:
Did you get a reject message? Because you all seem to know you are not in. Just wondering...Yup http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Ragnarok

April 15th, 2003, 11:02 PM

I got a reject message that was only addressed to 5 people. I found that odd too.

Oh well, now to go drown my sorrows in a book. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif But really I'm not that upset about it. Lately my life has been hectic so I wouldn't have had as much time as I origionally thought I would've had. So it all works out.

Daynarr

April 16th, 2003, 12:03 AM

I'm in. And I have also received message for only 5 ppl. Aaron probably send those in Groups of five. Why, I dunno.

Wardad

April 16th, 2003, 12:14 AM

I'm out too.

mottlee

April 16th, 2003, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Guess I shouldn't post in here then...I guess you're in? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif I'm not http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Fyron

April 16th, 2003, 01:23 AM

Aaron's favorite number must be 5! Or, maybe it is because this will be MM's 5th game (SE2, 3, 4, DO, now Starfury). http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

tesco samoa

April 16th, 2003, 01:48 AM

Well to those who are the beta testers enjoy yourselves and get all those bugs worked out...

Keep us informed and help make a fantastic game.

Rambie

April 16th, 2003, 01:49 AM

Oh yeah, I got in! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

We'll do our best to get all the bugs worked out so Starfury will be a great game.

Ed Kolis

April 16th, 2003, 02:15 AM

Maybe whoever's hosting malfador.com has some sort of spam filter that prevents Messages from being sent to more than 5 addresses at a time...

Or maybe he didn't want one beta tester blowing the surprise by posting the entire list of testers on the Boards http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif that wouldn't explain why the rejected applicants got Messages in batches of 5...

Hmm, haven't heard from Suicide Junkie, I'd be shocked if he didn't get in, seeing as he knows SE4 inside and out! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Suicide Junkie

April 16th, 2003, 05:48 AM

I was in the same batch as Fyron. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

disabled

April 16th, 2003, 04:11 PM

So how many were picked overall do you think?

[ May 24, 2003, 16:16: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

Fyron

April 16th, 2003, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by Suicide Junkie:
I was in the same batch as Fyron. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif So was Geo, and David Gervais, and... umm... some other guy. I feel honored to be considered in the same level as you guys! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Taera

April 16th, 2003, 07:48 PM

as for the 5 batches, it is most likely that Aaron chose a couple of people he knew and then went by fives - five yes, five no, five yes....

disabled

April 16th, 2003, 08:01 PM

Maybe he wrote five emails on slips of paper, tossed into a hat, shook it up, and drew four or five of the slips.

ZeroAdunn

April 16th, 2003, 11:10 PM

Dang... didn't get in....

At least he was nice about it... "Sorry, but you were not accepted into the starfury beta, however, to get your mind off of this tragedy, we have dispatched agents to kill your family."

Ok, ok, it didn't say that, but it sure would have been a lot funnier it did.....

Now I am off to cry into my soup....

Suicide Junkie

April 17th, 2003, 05:02 PM

Hmm.
There are some Posts already in the beta forum, but I don't have access yet...

mottlee

April 17th, 2003, 05:20 PM

To ALL those chosen to be "Beta Testers" good luck and let us know how it goes http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif and Congrats too

Rollo

April 17th, 2003, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Suicide Junkie:
Hmm.
There are some Posts already in the beta forum, but I don't have access yet...Just making sure...
Did you fill out that NDA?