VdFExarKun Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Absolutely! From both the random and hand selection we will make sure to cover every type of player. Very casual, hardcore PvP, progression Ops, etc. -eric I wonder tho, what is BioWares definition of hardcore PvP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satelerevan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I'm definitely keen to try this out because I would love to share my thoughts about this. To be honest though Eric and team, why does it have to be only a selected few that could check it out? Honestly we have loads of people who are interested about this, give them the opportunity to try out the new Talent Trees, specs etc. Edited October 8, 2014 by Satelerevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VdFExarKun Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I would love to share my thoughts about this. So you want to break the NDA then? Edited October 8, 2014 by VdFExarKun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bare-Giin Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hey Minisep! Let me answer your questions, and explain a bit about how PTS will work for Shadow or Revan. There will be a PTS for Shadow of Revan. However, similar to Rise of the Hutt Cartel, this PTS will be on a closed server.This closed PTS server will be testing all of the expansion! As a note, for Rise we also did a PTS which was open to the public which tested some of the 2.0 features. We will not be doing that this time around. The only testing that will happen for 3.0 will be on our Closed PTS server. One question I know that will be asked is how you get into that testing group. Similar to Rise, we will be hand selecting some groups of players and then we will also be inviting players randomly to fill out the ranks. Thanks! -eric Consider me as a volunteer I've been playing the juggernaut/gurdian class since launch so i know the class very well, mostly from a pvp perspective tho but i guess thats needed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfa Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I wonder tho, what is BioWares definition of hardcore PvP. It's putting in your ball-gag, putting on some Journey and queuing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafy_Bug Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I am sure BW has already selected the people to join this 'closed' beta. Goodluck to everyone and please do not spill the beans. Report the bugs you find but respect the NDA. I don't want to know mechanics or spoilers when it comes to the new Revan tactical flashpoints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnAskham Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) A few days don't even count as a joke, no, there will be a pretty long beta, namely... the whole 3.0. To be followed by 3.0a hotfix, 3.0.1 surprise nerf, 3.0.1a unscheduled maintenance, 3.0.1b mid-week exploit patch, 3.0.1c mission bug patch, 3.0.1d mission chain reset, 3.0.2 putting missing items on vendors and 3.0.2a making them work, but breaking others. Promising 3.1 "as it was meant to be played", then 3.1.1 "as it was really meant to be played", but, to be optimistic, hopefully with 3.1.1f as it was meant to be played. Sadly this is both my concern and what I predict will happen. And I find it interesting that a large portion of this thread which seemed to be focused on testing and ensuring a quality release devolved into a 'oooooh pick me, pick me' thread. I don't care who they pick, nor am I concerned about having the new story areas / mission chain in an open test environment. Keep that as a bit of a surprise (though even with an NDA and such, it is going to get out) that is only up on a closed invite only environment. However given Bioware's history of bug filled releases and the general challenging of catching bugs in large and complex systems, the lack of large scale open testing given all the major additions and changes to stats, classes and core game systems doesn't inspire a large degree of confidence in expecting a smooth release. Edited October 8, 2014 by DawnAskham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafy_Bug Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 A few days don't even count as a joke, no, there will be a pretty long beta, namely... the whole 3.0. To be followed by 3.0a hotfix, 3.0.1 surprise nerf, 3.0.1a unscheduled maintenance, 3.0.1b mid-week exploit patch, 3.0.1c mission bug patch, 3.0.1d mission chain reset, 3.0.2 putting missing items on vendors and 3.0.2a making them work, but breaking others. Promising 3.1 "as it was meant to be played", then 3.1.1 "as it was really meant to be played", but, to be optimistic, hopefully with 3.1.1f as it was meant to be played. You made me giggle randomly in the bus hahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Ferret Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi, i just became a subscriber so my question is simple; Does the Shadow of Revan expansion come free if you are a sub. I am new at this so i dont really know. -Rayrik lvl 37 Commando The Ebon Hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandicus Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi, i just became a subscriber so my question is simple; Does the Shadow of Revan expansion come free if you are a sub. I am new at this so i dont really know. -Rayrik lvl 37 Commando The Ebon Hawk No the Shadow of Revan expansion is a paid-expansion only. However, its likely that it'll become free to subscribers after a year or so(which is what happened to the previous expansion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietrastor Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi, i just became a subscriber so my question is simple; Does the Shadow of Revan expansion come free if you are a sub. I am new at this so i dont really know. -Rayrik lvl 37 Commando The Ebon Hawk Unfortunately no. By subbing u got free access to Hutt expansion, but for SOR everyone will have to pay $20 (or your local equivalent) regardless if sub or not. Although if u pre-order now u will get 12x XP bonus to class stories (only subscribers can get that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyshocksword Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 To be followed by 3.0a hotfix, 3.0.1 surprise nerf, 3.0.1a unscheduled maintenance, 3.0.1b mid-week exploit patch, 3.0.1c mission bug patch, 3.0.1d mission chain reset, 3.0.2 putting missing items on vendors and 3.0.2a making them work. Literally what i wad gonna post but a read the pages before posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyshocksword Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 we will also be inviting players randomly to fill out the ranks. 2 months later......... Pts filled with gold spammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleneagle Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Absolutely! From both the random and hand selection we will make sure to cover every type of player. Very casual, hardcore PvP, progression Ops, etc. -eric What about 'inept' playstyles? I think I may qualify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slithers Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I think they should pick from players who have been subbed from day 1 and were in BETA for other expansions But that's just me Ok, I know I don't deserve it more then others but you can't blame a guy for trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleneagle Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) I wonder tho, what is BioWares definition of hardcore PvP.As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, unless your name is Ernest Albert Bioware, their definition will be as different from yours as mine. Edited October 9, 2014 by Gleneagle add a comma, remove an end preposition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakefiresky Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) I bravely volunteer for the role of "carry". Without terribads on PTS to carry how can ops truly be balanced properly? Who will skilled players spawn farm in PvP? These are important questions that need answering. Seriously though, I hope you pick people from all servers. It seems as though usual PTS population is made up from a few servers who's guilds go there to learn mechanics early. That is thier choice and right to do so, but if in the closed PTS you have the oportunity to distribute knowlege across the galaxy for when 3.0 goes live and maybe revitalize competitive endgame on servers that are otherwise a bit behind. Edited October 10, 2014 by jakefiresky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adovir Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Absolutely! From both the random and hand selection we will make sure to cover every type of player. Very casual, hardcore PvP, progression Ops, etc. -eric How will we know we have been chosen, by E-mail or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrr_hypernova Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 How will we know we have been chosen, by E-mail or something? Biowares specially trained ninja army will kidnap you in your speed and drop you off in a room with no doors and windows where you will be forced to test the expansion or die! MWHA HA HA HA HA HA HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkatar Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 hello, is that french will have access to test? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyranos Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 send me send me... but I am dyslexic and one of my " over " the normal is.... OVER verbal, so I speak to much.... I cant keep it inside me... so...is that a problem with the NDA ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raila Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 The only testing that will happen for 3.0 will be on our Closed PTS server. That's a bit disappointing. There are a bunch of people like me that like to check out the PTS on a regular basis. Even more so in instances like this were there should be a decent player base. I'll admit I wasn't expecting public testing until probably a week or so before 3.0 went live, but none at all is a bit of a let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 What about 'inept' playstyles? I think I may qualify... Nice one. Just for that alone you deserve a invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgencyZero Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Are usual players with subscription and pre-order have chances to test expansion before it will be in early access ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVitrial Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Are usual players with subscription and pre-order have chances to test expansion before it will be in early access ? No. There are the closed testers, early access, and launch. Don't worry, the people in the closed test are being quite thorough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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