This close already?!

Ark · 02-23-07, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

I expect the game to go Gold the week starting March 5th.

Sounds a bit late-ish - isn't it generally 2 weeks before release? (unless the north american release has been delayed also?)

Usually 2-4 weeks is the standard (3-4 weeks being what i have seen most).

Also, keep in mind, that it is possible for a game to go Gold and the news not be sent out for a little bit of time.

TDK1044 · 02-23-07, 12:14 PM

Yeah, but going gold pre-supposes that Beta Testing is complete. I have it on very good authority that Beta Testing is not yet complete on SH4.

Boris · 02-23-07, 12:28 PM

You're a beta-tester aren't you :hmm:

TDK1044 · 02-23-07, 12:39 PM

Yes, Sir.

Boris · 02-23-07, 12:42 PM

Out of curiosity, how did you get recruited/apply... and do you get paid or is it more just a priveledge?

TDK1044 · 02-23-07, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Boris

Out of curiosity, how did you get recruited/apply... and do you get paid or is it more just a priveledge?

The Devs make the call. It's a priveledge. It's a great mix of hard work and game play. The Devs expect constant and accurate feedback. Ironically, some of the gaming websites give more away due to their brief 'hands on' of the game than the Beta Testers are permitted to do because of the strict non disclosure agreement agreed to by any Beta Tester.

For those speculating about specs though, I will say that I have a mid range system with a P4 3.0 processor, an XFX 256MB GeForce 7600GT video card and 2 GIGs of system RAM, and I run the unoptimized Beta version of the game at the highest graphical settings with no issues at all.

I can't comment on specifics of the game.

Barkhorn1x · 02-23-07, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

For those speculating about specs though, I will say that I have a mid range system with a P4 3.0 processor, an XFX 256MB GeForce 7600GT video card and 2 GIGs of system RAM, and I run the unoptimized Beta version of the game at the highest graphical settings with no issues at all.

I can't comment on specifics of the game.

...and you just made my day as that is what I have too!!!

Barkhorn.

Ducimus · 02-26-07, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

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Originally Posted by Boris

Out of curiosity, how did you get recruited/apply... and do you get paid or is it more just a priveledge?

The Devs make the call. It's a priveledge.

A privleidge that, unfortunatly, i really don't have the proper time to devote to right now. Needless to say, the last email i got from an Ubi address went unanswered. I know i'll regret that, but, i simply dont have the time or dedication right now to give it the attention it deserves. Truth be told, im burnt out. I think im going to take a sub simming until sh4 goes retail - burnout's a bitch.

flintlock · 02-27-07, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

For those speculating about specs though, I will say that....

Appreciate that, TDK. That's a somewhat helpful benchmark.

Again, many thanks.

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02-23-07, 12:14 PM	#2
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Yeah, but going gold pre-supposes that Beta Testing is complete. I have it on very good authority that Beta Testing is not yet complete on SH4.

02-23-07, 12:28 PM	#3
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	You're a beta-tester aren't you :hmm:

02-23-07, 12:39 PM	#4
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Yes, Sir.

02-23-07, 12:42 PM	#5
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Out of curiosity, how did you get recruited/apply... and do you get paid or is it more just a priveledge?