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Alpha? - 3/24/2004 3:19:02 PM   
DerSchwarzeMann

 

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Status: offline 		How do people have witp? They saythey play the "alpha" version. What does that mean? And, is there an early demo of this game out or coming out earlier than the actual game?
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RE: Alpha? - 3/24/2004 3:22:23 PM   
Odin


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Status: offline 		That are the people who belong to the Beta-Test-Team

And no, i´m shure there will be NO demo

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RE: Alpha? - 3/24/2004 4:01:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		BlackMan, as far as I understand the process, 'alpha version' is the early stage of a game, where the 'skeleton' of the game mechanics is built, but the 'flesh', i.e. the graphics, maps, sounds, unit databases etc., is still provisional - this is to test the main features of the game. Beta-testing then has the more or less final 'skeleton' as well as the 'flesh' in place and their working-together is tested, as well as checking and adjusting the game balance (e.g. Wildcats are found being too weak in comparison to Zeros, or B-17s too invulnerable *ducking for cover*), scenarios and looking for 'smaller' errors like spelling mistakes or a missing unit in the database. When everything seems to work, the game goes 'gold' and production will start, and the customers should have the game on their HD within a few weeks. The game testers usually take pleasure in torturing us poor future customers with their posts on AARs, new features, screen shots and the like, well knowing that we will start to drool in happy anticipation. In Germany we call it 'Anfüttern', LOL!

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RE: Alpha? - 3/24/2004 10:07:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Actually when you are in the "Alpha" stage..you are in alpha test. Beta stage puts the testers into the beta test phase. So those few lucky souls that are testing right now are may really be alpha testing it. Beta testing is also broken down into various phases. The early phases are usully limited in scope and the number of testers allowed..the latter stages are open to more players as the game design matures.

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RE: Alpha? - 3/25/2004 3:41:10 AM   
siRkid


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Status: offline 		When we are finished adding new improvements and functions to the game, we will move into Beta. I am sorry to tell you but I have enough testers so I will not be adding anymore when we go into Beta. Of course, Joel can override me on this one.

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