Alpha tester application thread

[TcDohl]

If you want to apply as an alpha tester, post here. Remember the criteria:

* Must not be a part of the current development team.
* Must not have read or have access to the development section of the boards.
* Must be able to give instant response to us about a bug, or any overall game problem that one may have.
* Must have a lot of free time to do lots of playthroughs.
* Must not leak the alpha version.

Not everyone who applies may be chosen, so keep that in mind. In order to help make our selection, I'll have to ask you a few questions. They can be tough or easy depending on how many applicants there are. Specifically I'll be asking about the KS Grid 1+ nonexistent leaked alpha from last year, so if you really want to alpha test, you may want to go through that again and make some alpha testing-type notes and be ready to present them to me.

[Brazen]

Must have a lot of free time to do lots of playthroughs.

How much is a lot? Is 2 hours per day a lot, or 4, or 6?

[Lulz]

Something like a fulltime job kind of job could work (ala 40-50 hours a week total). But that's just me.

[Ice cream]

hmm.. can i apply for this??

[TcDohl]

hmm.. can i apply for this??

Yeah. As long as you fill the criteria.

[Ice cream]

if 5-6 hours of free time is good enough,
i think i pass! haha..

[rhudson7650]

I'm a NEET. I have plenty of time

[Brazen]

I'd like to help too, if you can't get enough people who know what they're doing.

[TcDohl]

Hm, I'm thinking that I'll start sorting you guys out around next Thursday.

Also, Mac and Linux users get bonus points and are more likely to become alpha testers.

[notxmania]

I have absolutely no life and will likely spend all time outside of school doing this. Also, I have a tendency to try everything possible in a game and break it somehow...
Also, I suppose I just like thinking I helped someone and I'll feel less like the selfish bastard I am.

[TcDohl]

Oh, before you apply, make sure you register on the boards. Going on the IRC channel would also be helpful as well so we can get to know you.

[Tokay]

Oh, I'm ALL OVER THIS. And Mac, Mac version, you say? You jsut became my heroes.

I already do this for a living at M$. Of course, I'm going to need to do a quick reformat of the comp... but no big deal.

Give me a copy, and I'll break that thing six ways to sunday. I LIVE FOR THIS.

EDIT - I should probably mention that I have both PowerPC macs and intel, just in case.

[Cloud668]

can i join the testing too?

[breathstealer]

Seems like I've lost my dev forums access (which I guess was bound to happen), so does that make me eligible?

Edit: Using WinXP

[TcDohl]

For all who are applying, remember to say what OS you're running. And as I've said, I'll see how many applicants I have, then I'll talk to you via PM to see how eligible you are and ask you some skill-testing questions. For preparation, play through our Grid 1+ (that nonexistent unleaked alpha a while back), and note all the things you would note as a tester and be ready to show them.