RC4: Calling For Dedicated Testers

[stykzman]

I'm done with RC4 development, but since a lot has been added and changed in this "release candidate", I want to get it tested by a small group of dedicated testers and have any regression bugs (that is, things that used to work in RC3 but don't in RC4) found and fixed *before* it becomes widely available to the general public.

Here's what the requirements are for any of you who wish to volunteer:

1. You need to be able to devote a good chunk of time to test (a couple hours at least)
   
2. You need to be able to read and follow a set of testing instructions (see below)
   
3. You need to be able to be clear and specific in any bugs you report - it will just waste time if I have to go back and forth with you in order to find out what the bug really is
   
4. You need to promise NOT to give a copy of the pre-RC4 to anyone - it will only hurt the reputation of Stykz in the community if an RC4 is made available before the regression bugs have been fixed.
   
5. You need to fit one of the minimum computer spec profiles listed below (or better)

Minimum Computer Spec Profiles:

• XP Profile: Windows XP (any version), with Service Pack 3 and 1.5 GHz+ processor and 1GB+ RAM
  
• Vista Profile: Windows Vista (any version), with Service Pack 1 or 2, a 1.5 GHz processor, and 1GB+ RAM
  
• Win7 Profile: Windows 7 (any version), a 1.5 GHz+ processor, and 1GB+ RAM
  
• Leopard/PPC Profile: OS X 10.5.1 or higher, 1.5GHz+ PowerPC processor, 1GB+ RAM
  
• Leopard/Intel Profile: OS X 10.5.1 or higher, 1.5GHz+ Intel processor, 1GB+ RAM
  
• Show Leopard Profile: OS X 10.6 or higher, 1.5GHz+ Intel processor, 1GB+ RAM

I'd like to optimally get at least 1 volunteer for each profile (although 2 would be better). Volunteers will receive:

• A copy of Stykz RC4
  
• A list of the feature additions, changes, and bug fixes in the RC4 build to refer to during testing
  
• A set of testing instructions that will list out at a minimum what to test, what things to look for, and how to report things back

If you're interested in getting involved as an RC4 tester, PM me with the Profile you want to test for, your computer specs and an idea of about how much time you think you can give to Stykz testing.

Thanks!

[Hoboapple]

Lock this if we're pming you?

[DarkFlame]

Lock this if we're pming you?

two terms for ya:

1. Discussion
2. minimodding

[stykzman]

Lock this if we're pming you?

two terms for ya:

1. Discussion
2. minimodding

Yeah, actually I'm leaving this open for questions/discussion.

UPDATE: I lowered the processor speed... turns out I haven't gotten as many volunteers as I would like and I think it's because the processor specs were too high.

[DarkFlame]

Lock this if we're pming you?

two terms for ya:

1. Discussion
2. minimodding

Yeah, actually I'm leaving this open for questions/discussion.

UPDATE: I lowered the processor speed... turns out I haven't gotten as many volunteers as I would like and I think it's because the processor specs were too high.

Really? I would volunteer if
1. I had enough time
2. my RAM was higher.
I have 1 GB of RAM but i'm running Vista, so that leaves me more like 512 Mb. my processor is fast enough though, i have a 2.3GHz.

[johnysums]

So is RC4 going to be any time soon??

I'm only asking because RC3 added more bugs than it removed (at least for me), and i had to go back to RC2.

[stykzman]

So is RC4 going to be any time soon??

I'm only asking because RC3 added more bugs than it removed (at least for me), and i had to go back to RC2.

Sorry to hear that! But yes, RC4 is going to be released soon - it's being tested right now with a small group of dedicated testers, and I have only gotten a couple of reports so far with the last release I sent them. So I'm hoping to get this out next week (assuming no major issues are encountered).

Would you be interested in testing RC4? If so, PM me and let me know your computer setup and how much time you think you can give to testing over the next 4-5 days.

[Sonicfr]

I would like to test.

[Hoboapple]

You need to pm him with whatever profile you want to test for as well as your computer specs.

[Monk]

I would like to test.

Sorry, but all the spots are filled up. Stykzman does not want to send another copy. Just wait for the actual RC4 to be released. ;D