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BETA TEST: Bast Castle SIEGE

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 monsoontide
03-05-2004, 6:05 PM
#1
Hi All,

I am seeking 6 additional testers to play test my Bast Castle SIEGE map. As I would like to make this map as polished and professional & fun as possible.

(READ THE WHOLE MESSAGE B4 REPLYING!!!)

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~monsoontide/NewFiles/Bast_01.jpg)

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~monsoontide/NewFiles/Bast_02.jpg)

(See this thread http://66.90.64.18/showthread.php?s=&threadid=123214) for more info & screenshots)

Testers will be required to test the map for technical issues and more importantly sort out problems related to playability - Objective completion, chokepoints on map, team balance etc.
I specifically require people who are willing to test as a team - communicate with others in the team and bring all the issues to my attention for fixing / altering / adjustment.
A readme will be posted to successful testers detailing my exact testing needs - as well as issues I am already aware of.
A FAST internet connection would be helpful.

I AM NOT looking for people who are only interested in downloading the map early (Especially since it still contains many minor things that require adjustment/fixing)

Since Andy867 has been kind enough to host the map for download and set up a server, it will be primarily up to him to choose testers.
Priority will go to people who have tested reliably for us before...

However, if anyone else is willing to host the map on a server for testing, (and tha map for download) I think we may be able to open up a second team of 6.

ALL feedback on the map should be posted to this thread.

A list of testers will be posted when all positions have been filled.
The next round of testing will begin next week as I am currently adding some fixes and changes to the current map that Andy867 & I tested last night.

Thankyou for your help. :D
 reapa
03-05-2004, 7:58 PM
#2
Monsoon, there is no questio about it, I would love to actually TEST your map, and this is not a gimmick just to download it early.
I am also very honored to be the first to sign up for beta testing.
THX as always monsoontide.
Reapa
 Pnut_Man
03-06-2004, 1:47 AM
#3
Seemed like a great map when I first saw it.
Just to ensure that the map is 'pnutmaster worthy' (j/k;)), I'd like to give it a thorough run through.
If this turns out the way i'd like it to, it could be the next biggest and most played Siege map out of all.
So with that, I'm up for some beta testing.

email, if you need it:

pnutmaster2003@yahoo.com

OR

tomar_dicol@jediofoldcode.com
 monsoontide
03-06-2004, 2:26 AM
#4
OK... Two in the draw so far... ;)
 ace_rogue1
03-06-2004, 3:33 AM
#5
as ive said before id happily help out this testing a new siege map, jka always needs more
i got plenty of time usually to play online, so id rather do it for a good purpose
oh and andy you'll know me as killee, ive played asteroids against u a couple of times, though results dont matter... :p
 monsoontide
03-06-2004, 5:29 AM
#6
Three...

Need at least 3 more...
 Usurpo
03-06-2004, 5:53 AM
#7
Not sure if you remember me, but I tested several of your vehicles...but yea. I wouldn't bind helping you. I am akaplan@cableone.net
 monsoontide
03-06-2004, 6:33 AM
#8
Four and counting....
 mergatroid
03-06-2004, 6:52 AM
#9
When will this be? 'cause I might not have the time (I'll check and tell you if I can't). But count me in, I love anything that has to do with siege.
 ace_rogue1
03-06-2004, 7:48 AM
#10
i guess that means 1 more until anything else happens, i thought there would have been a mad rush to help here...
 Alegis
03-06-2004, 8:31 AM
#11
I report in, I've always liked to beta test games and maps to be of any useful help. I'm in

alegisgensan@clan-death.com
 monsoontide
03-06-2004, 3:03 PM
#12
Well... thats 6... :)

Anyone else interested?

I'm away for the weekend... Map is compiling latest version, which should be ready by Monday.

Will let you know where to get it when it's ready...

No-one else? :(
 Squee-sithguy
03-06-2004, 3:26 PM
#13
ill go in

squee@blackdeathclan.net

:D
 Pahricida
03-06-2004, 3:49 PM
#14
Well...

... got plenty of time
... got some experience :>
... got a 1.5 Mbit Connection and an average Ping of 25 (about 80 on US Servers)

... count me in if you like

GanjaHuntah@web.de
or
GanjaHuntah@lycos.de for MSN communication.

Greets
Pahricida
 Lightning
03-06-2004, 4:07 PM
#15
I'd love to help if you still need some one.
 [FotF]Maddog
03-06-2004, 9:13 PM
#16
I would be glad to help beta test the MAP. My email address is slelionis@comcast.net and I have a cable conection. If not no big deal and good luck with your map.
 monsoontide
03-07-2004, 3:58 PM
#17
OK... Will let the testers know when the updated download is ready + server details...
 Lightning
03-07-2004, 5:36 PM
#18
Originally posted by monsoontide
OK... Will let the testers know when the updated download is ready + server details...

How?:rolleyes:
 reapa
03-07-2004, 5:39 PM
#19
So is it ready? And who made it in for testing? oh and just to remind you my email is king_dude7@hotmail.com
 Usurpo
03-07-2004, 7:48 PM
#20
I would assume he will let us know via e-mail...but thats just me. Then again, we have to keep in mind we ARE working with Monsoontide...so don't be suprised if a jawa shows up at your front door carying the secret information...
 Domo-Kun
03-07-2004, 7:49 PM
#21
If theres still room....loszain@yahoo.ca
 monsoontide
03-07-2004, 9:42 PM
#22
I think the easiest thing at the moment is to PM whoever is testing. Then you can send me contact details later...

Just registering your interest in this is great!

Slight delay til Tuesday though... I was reworking some parts of the map and had it all compiled but one of the objectives stopped working. Have fixed that, but it will take another 24 hours to compile...

However, have added/fixed a few more things. The smaller pair of Turbo laser turrets no fire at the Jedi team, making the objective of turning them off now more imperative than ever!

Mostly fixed the shader on the Sith Holocron too.

OK... Compiling begins.... NOW! :)
 Mongo05
03-08-2004, 5:09 AM
#23
Hi, my name is Mongo, and i see that you need some beta tester? I own 2 16 person servers and i would be happy to host this map and post it on my downloads page for beta testing...A few individuals in my clan and i have beta tested several maps made by some of our members and let me tell you we are a team! I could definitely host this map on one of my 16 person servers and make a detailed list of bugs and critical errors....If you need my help just email me at Mortalmort@aol.com or AIM me on Mortalmort and my msn is Mortalmort@aol.com

I appreciate your effort towards this wonderful map,
MonGo
 ace_rogue1
03-08-2004, 10:26 AM
#24
"At last we are getting results." - Nute Gunray

Well i cant wait for this to get underway, i just hope im included in the testing. Your very generous to offer your services mongo, im sure he'll want other testers, as more testers mean better quality...usually.
Oh and my email is brad_lusher@hotmail.com if u wanna contact me monsoontide :p
 Mongo05
03-08-2004, 12:44 PM
#25
yeah, and if we got more testers, we could get more accomplished in less time.... So that would be awesome..
 monsoontide
03-08-2004, 7:33 PM
#26
Still Compliling :( (Lighting Stage)
 Mongo05
03-08-2004, 10:22 PM
#27
So do you want me to host my server?
 monsoontide
03-09-2004, 12:49 AM
#28
Yes! That would be great Mongo05.

Can I upload the files directly to you when it's ready???

PM me with details...

Fingers crossed it'll be done when I get home from work.

So hopefully, that will make two servers running it
Andy867' s & Mongo05's

Then two teams of six testers + anyone else the server admins want to add in.
(I'll keep it at two teams of six just so I can keep track of feedback from everyone as well as who has the map + 2 server admins makes 14)
So I think we can fit everyone

Then I guess, we'll need to set up some times for games - it's a little pointless playing by yourself on a team.
I did bot route the map just for testing purposes - though the bots don't go for the objectives. They can surprise you though!!!

Andy867 - can I upload the updated map to the same place???
 reapa
03-09-2004, 1:43 AM
#29
So did everyone make it into testing and when and where can I download to begin testing?
 monsoontide
03-09-2004, 2:21 AM
#30
"He will LEARN patience" - ObiWan Kenobi ;)

Still Compiling :(

Will check when I get home. Then upload tomorrow if all goes well...
 ace_rogue1
03-09-2004, 3:29 AM
#31
wow this is gonna be big :D
anyway try to post game times in times for different time zones
ie i live in australia, so EST for me ;P
 monsoontide
03-09-2004, 3:57 AM
#32
Compiled!!

Just updating the pk3 and making sure it works - then I will upload it tomorrow morning.

Mongo05 - Do you have somewhere I can upload to?
Andy867 - CA I still upload to same place (Overwrite the one alrady there?)
 Mongo05
03-09-2004, 4:27 AM
#33
yes I do! And i would be happy to let you use it just contact me by email.. Mortalmort@aol.com or TDSmongo@hotmail.com
 Mongo05
03-09-2004, 4:33 AM
#34
The page i can upload it to is on my clans site www.clantds.tk) and its the download page link....
 monsoontide
03-09-2004, 6:10 AM
#35
Well, the map tested fine... (Apart from a few minor things I have to work on - mostly messages displaying to the wrong team - that sort of thing)

Mongo05 - I've sent you an e-mail. YOu can reply with the necessary details and I will upload it from work tomorrow.

Andy867 - I haven't heard from you for a bit - but will try the upload tomorrow. (Will try PM'ing you as well)
 Lightning
03-09-2004, 2:58 PM
#36
Originally posted by ace_rogue1
wow this is gonna be big :D
anyway try to post game times in times for different time zones
ie i live in australia, so EST for me ;P

Yes different time zones for every test group would be great but would we only need one server if we do that?
 Andy867
03-09-2004, 5:15 PM
#37
Well, its still OK by me to upload to my site, since it has plenty of space for the file.
 Mongo05
03-09-2004, 5:57 PM
#38
Andy whats your site that you are gonna upload it to?
 Pnut_Man
03-09-2004, 9:05 PM
#39
I'm thinking the upload info will be sent via PM's?
 monsoontide
03-10-2004, 12:32 AM
#40
Sorry guys... another delay - I came down with a nasty stomach virus that's had me in bed all day... Starting to feel better and should be fine to go to work tomorrow where I can upload the files.

Will PM all the testers... Am just trying to write a quick readme so you'll know what sort of things to test for.

Thanks for your continued interest/patience :)

OK - Back to bed again...
 Mongo05
03-10-2004, 1:42 AM
#41
IM a tester right? I think im a good one i can test a lot of things..
 monsoontide
03-10-2004, 1:57 AM
#42
You're a server admin!
The power!... The power!... The absolute power! :lightning:

So yes... testing is a given.

Starting to feel better.. Taking more cold & flu drugs...

Will try and upload via 56k tonight when I go to bed but I can't guarntee anything.
 Lightning
03-10-2004, 12:24 PM
#43
Originally posted by monsoontide

Will try and upload via 56k tonight when I go to bed but I can't guarntee anything.

So you will be done uploading tomnorow morning?

Any ideas on when you want us to test it?
 [ONE]Mushroom
03-10-2004, 7:23 PM
#44
Monsoontide - would you like more help? I can have testing sessions hosted on the ONE clan server, hosted by Jolt in the UK. We all play siege, and will be able to organise team v team testing sessions. We could also get some siege specialist clans we are friendly with to help.

Stuff we've previously done includes modding siege_korriban to include guns here (http://www.pcgamemods.com/4567/), and I am currently programming JMMod (http://www.pikey.me.uk/forums), Jedi Master gamemode for JK:JA. There are also mapping endeavors on the way, and plans for a siege map.

Get well soon :)
 monsoontide
03-10-2004, 8:17 PM
#45
OK... Have notified all the testers via PM. (Appologies to anyone who received it more than once)

Server admins - please post IP address of servers once they're up and running so testers can connect.

You'll need to arrange games with each other - it's very lonely playing with only two people!!! ;)

All feedback, problems, ideas etc to this thread - thanks!

Let me know immediately if you have trouble getting the map to run.

I would suggest playing through the map by yourself at first (use the addbot *botname* command to add enough players to start map - the map is partially bot routed, so the bots won't jump around like idiots).

Also one final note. Please keep the map to yourselves - since it is after all only a BETA and not yet ready for release :)

I look forward to the feedback

Enjoy! :D
 Mongo05
03-10-2004, 11:09 PM
#46
Attention All testers...I am currently hosting a 16 person Beta testing server containing the bast caslte siege map...
IP: 66.98.176.194:29070
You can all download the map from www.clantds.tk) which is used on the server..

Please Post all bugs and errors on this forum just like monsoon said.
 monsoontide
03-11-2004, 4:37 AM
#47
Hi All,

Well, I had no problems connecting to Mongo05's server this evening - though no-one else around :(

I will be around on any server running the Bast Castle map between 9pm and 11pm (Los Angeles time ;) ) every night this week.
 ace_rogue1
03-11-2004, 6:30 AM
#48
well monsoontide i dont know what time that is,ut over this weekend ill be on any server with this map quiet abit, so hope to see some people, but i wont wait forever by myself if it comes to that, though i dont think it will
ok finished d/ling, so lets give this baby a go...
 Lightning
03-11-2004, 12:52 PM
#49
Originally posted by Mongo05
You can all download the map from www.clantds.tk) which is used on the server..

Please Post all bugs and errors on this forum just like monsoon said.

Evil linky:

Also one final note. Please keep the map to yourselves - since it is after all only a BETA and not yet ready for release

I'm downloading now..... done :rolleyes:
 [ONE]Mushroom
03-11-2004, 2:22 PM
#50
ONE clanserver is at 195.149.21.245:28070

We've not decided on a timetable for running it yet, but if there's an admin present, you can always ask them to start the map.
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