Things in the beta server that would be super freaking nice

[Goobles]

a porter to get out of a place... like an iksar out of Kunark and into Antonica, for example

An exp bonus so we can test out iksar characters and interactions better

Oh, and more zones.

Anything else?

[Zagtor]

A General Discussion/Server Chat forum to house threads like this.
Devs posting "resolved" status changes in bug threads so we have a timestamp of sorts. This would be in addition to changing the title.
In conjunction with previous, a thread dedicated to notifying testers of when patches hit the server so we know when to retest.

[Rhalous]

Removal of the 1018 error on the Beta Server only.

[Ravhin]

Q: Will characters be re-copied as new phases start? (loose any existing progress on beta characters)

Q: Will characters be autoleveled up to test high level content?

Q: Will keyed zones be accessible by translocator or require the key quest be completed?

Q: Is there some idea of how many "phases" and the amount of time between each (2 weeks? 2 months?)

Based purely on the number of zones I would have guessed at 3?

[Scrooge]

I personally think that integrating several zones into the live server (at a time) would be the fastest way to work things out between phases, because of the daily population if nothing else.

[Chanus]

I personally think that integrating several zones into the live server (at a time) would be the fastest way to work things out between phases, because of the daily population if nothing else.

The minute Cabilis goes live, all play on the Beta server stops as people rush to level their new iksar toons on a server that won't be wiped.

[mimixownzall]

Also:

Due to the lack of people on server; also to the lack of being in a high level guild or having friends that play:

Is there a way to get a lvl 50 cleric on a second account so I can (attempt to) box to test areas?

[Trimm]

If you want to see populations rise, I think opening 1 or 2 mid-high level dungeon would help a lot. If Karnors or Chardok were open I know a ton of people would head over to check it out.

[guineapig]

Also:

Due to the lack of people on server; also to the lack of being in a high level guild or having friends that play:

Is there a way to get a lvl 50 cleric on a second account so I can (attempt to) box to test areas?

Just a head up, you can probably ask for a guild invite on the test server. I don't see why anyone would say no to that, and you might even decide you want to stick with that guild and apply on the real server.

In any case there is no real reason to have multiple guilds on test. I would have merged everyone together by now.

[Goobles]

We TOTALLY need a general forum for Kunark BETA... especially for time when we have no server!

[Taluvill]

I think the experience bonus would be nice. a 5x bonus or so? make it so we can level an iksar up and test everything about them and test zones AS we level up compared to our experiences with live.

No one is going to level an iksar with their exp penalty and the current experience for a character we won't be able to keep.

[Goobles]

We need a server. plz?

[Yak]

a porter to get out of a place... like an iksar out of Kunark and into Antonica, for example

An exp bonus so we can test out iksar characters and interactions better

Oh, and more zones.

Anything else?

Shit, why not free plat and epic weapons for everyone and x10 the XP!!! *sarcasm*

[Goobles]

Why the FUCK would you think it would be a good idea to troll on a serious thread?

[Blazed420]

why not? its all for testing purposes.

[Rahnza]

Shit, why not free plat and epic weapons for everyone and x10 the XP!!! *sarcasm*

What's the point of this post?

[toadi]

What's the point of this post?

The same point as this post? ;)

[Uthgaard]

Did you just shock my monkey?

[Goobles]

Did you just shock my monkey?

A GM trolling a post outside of R&F? Nice.

[Goobles]

Also, maps.

[nilbog]

Considerations are being made for how to ease testing.

I thought maps already worked on beta though?

[canardvc]

Considerations are being made for how to ease testing

Do you know how ease is it to test it ? Seriously, allowing boxing was a good step, don't get me wrong, but we actually need an exp gain increase and / or a /level command. In 1 day of played time, I couldn't get to test Warrior Pike #3, go figure.

I love Kunark, I'm testing it, but don't feel like spending 30 days played just to see my char deleted.

How come leveling/testing isn't easier by the way ? Is there any reason besides level 50+ xp curve ?

[canardvc]

I thought maps already worked on beta though?

LOIO map was showing blank as of 05/01/2011. I don't know about any else map because I am actually sticking to newbie areas.

Kurn's Tower waswn't showing anything if it is of any help

[guineapig]

LOIO map was showing blank as of 05/01/2011

I bet you live on the right side of the Atlantic! ;)

[Goobles]

Considerations are being made for how to ease testing.

I thought maps already worked on beta though?


Per my knowledge, maps are not working.

[Hobby]

you guys might have to download the map pack from MapFiend.com or whatever the website is

[Chanus]

mapfiend.net, i believe it is.

[Mardur]

If the map window actually comes up and appears blank, that's your fault and not the devs'. You don't have the maps on your computer.

[Goobles]

I have all the maps, the map window just doesn't open.

[Starklen]

Most of the zones released so far only have very minor issues from what I've seen. While I'd imagine the higher level dungeons are much more intensive to work with, I think if you released at least one or two of the higher level outdoor zones you'd be able to drum up a little more usage of the server. Skyfire, burning woods, or timorous deep come to mind. It'd just be nice to fiddle around with some of the higher level exp spots and ensure loot tables and things of that nature are up to snuff. Even just putting out one zone every few weeks would do wonders imo.

[Goobles]

Have you found any quest bugs or encounter issues?

[Starklen]

Mostly pathing issues or small nitpicky things like a merchant not being the correct level or NPC not using the proper model. I have no desire to start an iksar so I couldn't really speak to the quest stuff.

[Goobles]

Make an Iksar, help test out the shit.. so that we can get the other stuff released to test as well. Logic is simple.