Beta 3 Question

[ToneSim]

Has anyone got any idea why the xbox beta is just a day long? What is that supposed to accomplish?

[Paladin]

Has anyone got any idea why the xbox beta is just a day long? What is that supposed to accomplish?

It's going to be a weekend long(3 days) or above.
Edit: nvm a day is all we need for stress test.

[Asheki]

it will accomplish beta testing.

[Radz]

It's going to be a weekend long(3 days) or above.

It's actually roughly a day and a half long.

To the initial question, it's likely a stress test. My guess is that the 360 version is as stable or moreso than the PC version and as such is a low priority in testing.

Yeah, it sucks that we don't get much time to play, but technically playing beta is a privilege and not a right.

[McNubby]

Probably going to be more along the lines of a stress test. Seems like a lot of forum members are xbox users, so the company probably doesn't want to overload the system. (Just a thought/Opinion)

[CorathSS]

It's quite simple really, of all the platforms that will be used, 360 will have the -smallest- player base. You need to order the game it self, then cough up money for Xbox Gold <I haven't actually turned my xbox 360 for a few years, but it still requires money for net access, right?>

That and Microsoft has some way weird views on like, beta testing products on their stuff. I'm not saying 360 players aren't being considered, but to stress test, they likely have smaller servers set up, due to the smaller expected numbers. Thus by cramming every one in on 360 in a shorter period of time, they can resolve issues due to the smaller projected player base.

Thats my theory, because lets face it, 360's pay to play online crap isn't winning favours with people, that, and the game to my knowledge, was developed for PC and ported..which is normal for most games these days, but I have faith Trion did a good port, unlike some games I've played.

Want to see a terrible port from Console to PC? Viking: Battle for Asgard.

[ToneSim]

Thx for the input, guys. except you Asheki. I'll see you in game, beware my headshot. [Edit]

[BunkeredSphinx]

it will accomplish beta testing.

Is this why they call it Beta testing!

[CorathSS]

Well, he is right. Kids these days act like Beta is ..headstart. It isn't, it's meant to be a beta. This isn't an open beta <to my knowledge> meaning it's an actual stress test. I hope it is, because I've seen foul ups where they never bothered to stress test. Open Betas tend to be alot of people whining about bugs and glitches, but not submitting the bugs.

[ZombieTech]

Well, he is right. Kids these days act like Beta is ..headstart. It isn't, it's meant to be a beta. This isn't an open beta <to my knowledge> meaning it's an actual stress test. I hope it is, because I've seen foul ups where they never bothered to stress test. Open Betas tend to be alot of people whining about bugs and glitches, but not submitting the bugs.

You're right, not an open beta. Typically an open-beta will allow users to save/keep their progression. As far as I'm aware, all data from beta will be wiped before official game launch.